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by rmel
Thu Oct 20, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Door weatherstripping replacment
Replies: 28
Views: 16960
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Re: Door weatherstripping replacment

Yes, glue both sides of the rubber that contacts the door surfaces and apply glue to the metal surfaces as well, wait for this to get tacky then show that puppy in. Have a blunt wide plastic putty knife and use it to push it home on both sides. Do this door section by section starting in one corner,...
by rmel
Thu Oct 20, 2016 12:15 am
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Door weatherstripping replacment
Replies: 28
Views: 16960
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Re: Door weatherstripping replacment

Dono if this PIX helps. Basically you want the rubber leaning toward the chassis so that when the door closes the rubber is pushed outward creating a seal. So get the lower corner into the outer part of the door frame with the tip leaning toward the truck open frame. Hopefully the PIX makes more sen...
by rmel
Wed Oct 19, 2016 10:50 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Toy guns that fit into holders?
Replies: 14
Views: 7080
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Re: Toy guns that fit into holders?

For about 2X that amount you can get a real Swiss rifle -- K31 Carbine.
Out of the box they are almost match accuracy. A tad long for the rifle
mounts though, but should fit.
by rmel
Sun Oct 16, 2016 8:49 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Tips on removing heater?
Replies: 6
Views: 3575
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Re: Tips on removing heater?

Throwing the baby out with the bath water :wink: Well, given the space in a W inside and out e.g. the roof, you have to have the opportunity for 10+ gallons of fresh water inside, and another 10+ gallons roof top -- warmed. Why give up the heater for what would be a pretty small volume? I presume yo...
by rmel
Mon Oct 10, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
Topic: electric steering assist
Replies: 17
Views: 9724
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Re: electric steering assist

The original topic on this subject "Electric steering for 710/712s"
covers the converter and current.

My choice would be the Victron Energy 24V->12V 70A. More than
necessary but it is compact and affordable and from a very high
quality company.
by rmel
Wed Oct 05, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: On towing
Replies: 1
Views: 1622
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Re: On towing

I did that at full scale once :wink: very high pucker factor.
Keep your tongue weight proper.
by rmel
Wed Oct 05, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Using simple battery switch to charge house circuit?
Replies: 8
Views: 4748
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Re: Using simple battery switch to charge house circuit?

Well, wait till you see the bill for the REDARC charger :wink: Although the exchange rate is in your favor. The good thing about AU products is they typically are extremely well designed. Oh! I have an ARB fridge, hardly ever goes on. In fact I first thought it was busted then it went on after nearl...
by rmel
Tue Oct 04, 2016 9:06 pm
Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
Topic: 710M rebuild
Replies: 66
Views: 38476
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Re: 710M rebuild

What! No winch? Are the trails that easy in Maple leaf land :lol:

Man that's one Awesome looking Pinz -- you got the Power Steering built in too right?
by rmel
Tue Oct 04, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Using simple battery switch to charge house circuit?
Replies: 8
Views: 4748
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Re: Using simple battery switch to charge house circuit?

My recommendation would be to list out all the appliances you want to power on the House side of the "W". My hunch is that you will find that your choices for 24V will be limited, but 12V will be more extensive and cheaper. The yachting community figured that out and typically run with a 2...
by rmel
Tue Oct 04, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Engaging the 4WD
Replies: 18
Views: 12339
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Re: Engaging the 4WD

Ditto here Paul, pretty much my method as well. At the trail head I enable Lo and 4WD as the default. Then engage rear lockers as required. Front lockers only when absolutely necessary e.g. deep sand, or up grade with loose gravel a low traction situation -- I will do that on the fly. As Paul pointe...
by rmel
Thu Sep 29, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: clutch life left?
Replies: 6
Views: 4355
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Re: clutch life left?

Interesting! That worn and still no slip. Hmmm, good to know.
by rmel
Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:38 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Grab bar diameter
Replies: 1
Views: 1923
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Re: Grab bar diameter

Metric, but the OD is very very close to 3/4".
by rmel
Wed Sep 28, 2016 4:03 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: clutch life left?
Replies: 6
Views: 4355
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Re: clutch life left?

If it doesn't slip and engages normally -- with a little "Grab", why worry about it?

It's not going to wear down in thickness per se, but more build up a glaze or burnished
surface and loose it's grip, slip and stink :wink:
by rmel
Mon Sep 26, 2016 3:38 pm
Forum: Off-Road Events and Trail reports
Topic: Calico Mogfest 2016
Replies: 3
Views: 5003
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Calico Mogfest 2016

Yikes, SW Mogfest is just around the corner Oct 7-9. I made reservations at KOA and pack'n up Mozo this weekend, pulling my Sankey-III this time with a Tepui tent. Looks like http://www.MOGFEST.COM is down :? FB page is up if your interested in details. https://www.facebook.com/events/26533824714967...
by rmel
Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:21 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Is a Battery Equalizer recommended dual batt 24v system?
Replies: 16
Views: 8295
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Re: Is a Battery Equalizer recommended dual batt 24v system?

Off topic somewhat but... If your looking for a moderately powered winch e.g. ~6,000 lbs it's going to be 12V. So you got the lower battery as your source unless you have aux 12V batteries (which I do). Ramsey's makes a nice one at 5,000 lbs -- which with a snatch block you can "get otta there&...