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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    I use both iso alchohol and acetone. Nitrile works if the gloves are not soaked in acetone. When doing a big cleanup I switch to Marigolds with nitrile inside.
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    Dreadlocks outfitting of InTech Discover

    I read that peole who escaped a fire say it was already raging by the time the smoke alarm woke them up so I installed 3 dual sensor fire detectors - living area - electrical/battery bay - furnace/storage compartment. The detector in the living area will go off when we cook burgers something...
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    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Few years ago I fabbed a mount for a 20K winch. I copied the bolting sytem/locations used for a quick disconnect snow plow.
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    Try to keep the tacs on the OS edges. Weld tacs on the IS corners are harder to remove (if things have to come apart) and to weld overtop of.
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    Need the solar/power pros to weigh in

    How many amps are the load terminals rated at?
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    Need the solar/power pros to weigh in

    One BTU is needed to raise the temp of 1 pound of water by 1 degree F. I think a WaterPORT is 3.8gal or 31.73 lbs To raise 31.73lbs of water from 60F to 100F would require 1269BTUs or 372 watt hours. That's with no efficency or thermal losses.
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    Scaled, what does that mean?
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    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Warranty Terms & Conditions: For full Terms & Conditions of Sale including Warranty & Returns policy see Terms. Additional Conditions For Sherpa 4x4 Winches: Your Sherpa 4x4 Winch must be serviced every 12 Months by a suitably qualified professional. A copy of service receipts must be...
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    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    They have to be serviced every 12 months to hold warranty.
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    Infrared Firepit Refletor

    Never wanted to put holes lower down for fear the smoke blowing back at a lower point i.e. why the hinge is continuous. Simple to cut a notch in a branch with a machete to lay on the top. Polishing would help some but the soot etches into the aluminum and needs to be scubbed off....scrubbing...
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    Infrared Firepit Refletor

    Too light to drive in. Even if it was 1/4" it wouldn't last long hammering into the roots/rocks. We stand it up and it stays....six days last trip. It will blow over but usually away from the fire. Increasing the arc helps up but rocks and branches have been used if the wind picks up. When the...
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    Infrared Firepit Refletor

    This is a reflector that I've had about 6 years. Each panel is .063"x12"x48" aluminum.The hinges are aluminum with 1/8" all aluminum rivets. It folds to 3/4"x12 1/2"x48". Aluminum reflects 99% of the infrared (heat) waves. It also acts like a chimney drawing the smoke towards the back...
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    Victron Energy: Alternator/Solar Charging - LFP Battery System

    A 2-3" air gap under the top panel woul be best. How about setting the panels next to each other with the long side across the vehicle. One or both portable would be better on the days when the last thing you want is to be parked in the sun. My 14yo daughter can set up our portable panels...
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    UL listing # marked on the wire?
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    Maybe on laser and router?? I thought I was smart and tried that once only to be told that plasma and waterjet needed a min. 1/2"-5/8" between parts.
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    Victron Energy: Alternator/Solar Charging - LFP Battery System

    Drawer slides and tapped alum be OK if it stayed on the highway and air if the temp never drops below 32F. We just came back from a 6 day trip that took us 45min on a FSR to get into when it was 28F with light snow and 2 hrs to get out of when it was 35F and raining. The pot holes had doubled...
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    When I sent parts to be CNC and supplied the materials there was large crops left over so I started to hand nest the parts doing a better job than the $10-$15k software that was used. Rule of thumb I use is biggest to smallest.
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    Downside to using residential solar panels (on top of a RTT)

    When designing a system to NEC an addition 25% is added to the rated panel output for snow, high altitude and reflection.
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    Downside to using residential solar panels (on top of a RTT)

    Better yes but not nessary for just 2 panel that are the same make/model. Two panels on the roof or two panels on the ground or one up or one down any of them could be shaded. The worst performing panel can always be unplugged.
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