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    Looking for Victron setup info

    trying to set up a Victron 30 amp ( non bluetooth ) charge controller.........Computer challenged " old guy " looking for guide site........thankyou
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    All electrical experts - need to connect Second Battery to ACC

    Where are you ? I'm in the ST. PETE FL. area if you need help with Van Wires :)
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    Promaster upfitters module

    In the passenger B pillar there are 4 guage red and black wires.....i would like to tie in there for a dc to dc converter....anyone have info on what type plug i need for this tie in....or a video....someone has to have done this before Thanks
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    promaster metal screens

    i saw a build thread that had metal bug screens in the top 1/3 of the driver and passenger windows One of my customers would like to have a set anyone know where i can get them???    THANKYOU
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    Ideas for beds

    the matress in a tractor trailer is 30 inches wide ..there are fitted sheets and blankets available in that size ....the smaller size gives you options for fold up side beds ... i built a 30 inch bed that folds in half and takes up only 15 inches so it wouldn't block the windows on the side of...
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    Oversized Solar Controller w/ Smaller Fuse & Wires

    spend a couple of bucks more and put circut breakers..you don;t want to be looking for fusses out in Quartsite.....the circut breakers can be used as shutoffs when working on or adding to your system
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    star bit promaster seat

    Bit size is T-40 .......found size watching you tube video on installation ...thankyou to all  ;)
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    Swivel base for E Series vans. (Passenger side).

    Amazing Auto LLC on E Bay has severalswivel choices
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    star bit promaster seat

    My friend bought a swivel seat for her Pro Master.....she is coming over next Saturday to swap it out...... What size is the star drill bit needed to remove the seat ???? Amazing Auto LLC  ,,,,,,,E Bay,,,,,,$150 plus $50 shipping one note : yoy might have to drill out the screw hole on the...
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    Paint, rust proofing

    check Home Depot for cheep paint in the "wrong color " pile...might get lucky
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    Paint, rust proofing

    Rustoleum rusty metal oil based primer / wait 24 hours/ rostoleum oil based paint....available in quarts if you want to match a color wait another 24 hours and topcoat with Rustoleum spray paint
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    I came up with a great idea for a van heater...a food dehydrator!

    If you check Bobs videos you will see where he explains the advantages of the Wave 3 heater instead of the Buddy because it regulates better
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    Bikes

    Folding electric bike inside the van
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    Winter Camping South Florida?

    If you get stuck for a space ; Get off Aligator alley ( I-75 ) at route 27 , go north 1 1/2 miles on route 27 to a flat paved area along the canal . I used to park there when i was driving tractor trailers into Miami ....
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    finding swivel seat base

    VANCITY VANLIFE just did a video on adding a sewivel ...He covers why not to buy a cheep swivel . I found a used one for $50 that fit my E-150 van...it came out of a Dodge be aware that the swivels are interchangeable , the one i got had holes in it that were marked for chevy ford and dodge...
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