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    Minivan conversion

    Good start
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    High Top

    Looks great, I like the black and red!!
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    Trailer brake controller install help

    a four pin plug will not be for use with trailer brakes at all. 4 pin will work just the lights..running , brake, turn signals etc.. but not for use with a trailer that has electric brakes
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    Used 2004 Chevy Astro- rip off?

    I am always hesitant when I see " no check engine light" I bought my suburban like that too, previous owner said no check engine light...well he was right..... it was not on when he showed it to me for the test drive, 2 days later AFTER purchase said engine light came on. So bewary.. Also new...
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    Prius questions

    Have stayed a couple nights in the prius while going from coast to coast one year. ran into freezing fog and rain pulled into a truck stop and stayed nice and warm and no problems, have also done it in warm weather well hot AZ summer once and car stayed nice and cool. no issues. I loved it...
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    Big Blue version 4.0 build

    Sweeeeeeeet !!!!
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    Choosing a vehicle

    I have a prius v the larger wagon type, and if I did not convert the suburban, the prius v would be a great vehicle as it does get 46 + mpg and very roomy
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    Front end vibration Dodge Grand caravan

    when was last time for tune up and oil change? more info would help too, such as rough idle , trying to die out etc...
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    Is it okay to unhook my battery?

    Yes as stated above, install a battery disconnect switch and replace the bulbs with LED's
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    Tired of driving for ice.

    With my own experience with a 12 volt compressor fridge for a few months now...I have 200 watts of solar, and two-100 ah agm batteries and using an edgestar 43 quart fridge. I have had no problems, I did install a battery isolator and that really helps keep the house batteries fully charged on...
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    Putt

    Awesome work man
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    My Road Tripper

    Nice job !
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    Yeti cooler experiments

    Trader Joes stores sell frozen bottles of water, you just have to ask, last time I bought some they were 28 cents each
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    Solar panels doing their job

    BobBski, what controller are you using ?
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    Social Security COLA rant :(

    It can survive, If They remove the cap that is set on FICA...I believe it is a 125,000 cap..so if you make more than that you only pay fica up to the 125k So the wealthy still keep getting a kickback per say. Remove the cap SS will and can survive ere is some more info...
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    Beginner's Solar Installation Workshop

    Thanks, I found this on Amazon, which I guess is the new version you were speaking of. https://www.amazon.com/EPsolar-2215BN-Controller-Regulator-MT-50/dp/B015PCM38E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512915221&sr=8-1&keywords=2215BN It comes with the MT50 , so I think I will order this and then able to...
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    Beginner's Solar Installation Workshop

    Jimindenver, would this controller the EPEVER 20A MPPT be a good unit that can adjust voltages to the AGM UB121000 batteries? I have 2 of those and just installed a Isolator.  I have the Renogy wanderer controiller and Two 100 watt panels, but after reading this I am looking into this...
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    Buyers Remorse might be starting...

    When I was a kid and street racing was in, we all bought traction bars...might check into those things... this link is just for an example, not the ones needed for the van u have... https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sdk-tm-1069-p?seid=srese2&cm_mmc=pla-msn-_-shopping-_-srese2-_-scott-drake
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    Yea or nay, good batteries to start a growing system?

    Yes, that UB121000 is a great battery...AGM no spills. no need to worry about adding water etc... The first one I ordered last month for 164.99 then I found this one for 145.99 So I had to grab another. So now my bank is 200 AH and going strong. I see they raised the price again to 164.99...
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    Starting on Teddy ! Plz Help!

    Yes leave a couple for tie down points as frater secessus said. You will need them, I cut off mine , and wished I had saved 1 more. I also salvaged the seat belts and used them for strapping.
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