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  1. frodo2222

    The $1000 mark

    Mr gringojohn, although I did just finish a van build I live full time in my 5er 30 foot..I was living in Portland Oregon after buying and selling RE for over 20 years I found myself living in one of my buildings that I had sold and paying $650 for a very very small studio and thought I can buy...
  2. frodo2222

    An actual analysis of the cost difference between heating with Propane vs Diesel fuels

    OR you can become a member (for Free) of a club like TDS Open Roads club and pay between 35 cents to a 1.15 less per gallon then regular stations
  3. frodo2222

    Chinese Diesel Heater Controller Different?

    I know there is a way to put thermostat to it but looked complicated to me at least..as far as the additive, I drive a 93 dodge diesel which I put a additive to the tank in back (50 gallons) I fill my diesel heater from that tank and after 2 years of running solid all winter on my 30 footer...
  4. frodo2222

    Chinese Diesel Heater Controller Different?

    Hey thanks..mine are both 22/19 and I can get 1 up to 5 MZ.. and the other to 5.5...The 5.5 seems to be hotter per the heat thermostat gun....haven't tried to go to the sub menu with the 1688 code yet
  5. frodo2222

    Chinese Diesel Heater Controller Different?

    Thanks for the video..although I still have no idea how to change the 4 to 7 like he did...it seems he used the same display to get it to do more or less heat..I saw the co go from 160 to over the limit..what is the proper range number where it should be at more or less? 160 or 100 or?
  6. frodo2222

    Chinese Diesel Heater Controller Different?

    That is something I have never done tuned them and I have 3..is there some kind of write up on HOW to do it? or a link to it? TIA
  7. frodo2222

    Chinese Diesel Heater Controller Different?

    have you taken the plastic top off? It may be as simple as a connector being loose..I bought 2 lithium batteries and they both didn't work.I took the plastic top off and sure enough the wire connectors were loose or totally of..Got 2 free lithium batteries out of the deal :cool:
  8. frodo2222

    best roof fan

    drill the 4 corners from the top down so you know exactly where you are cutting inside..Best to cut from top own
  9. frodo2222

    best roof fan

    Here is what I did total cost including temp controlled thermostat was about $130..way cheaper then the Mazz or Fantastics..Didn't have to take out headliner at all and it looks great once one puts the plastic liner on both sides..the thermostat is great I can set it for what ever temp I want..I...
  10. frodo2222

    best roof fan

    This is what I did on my Dodge Grand Caravan...I looked at the Mazz and Fan tastics but were wway too much money here is the link <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FcheapRVlivingnow%2Fposts%2F5058276887539825&show_text=true&width=500"...
  11. frodo2222

    Chinese Diesel Heater Controller Different?

    Part of the problem is some do not know HOW to run them..my friend left it all on the settings like it came from the factory ie temp 1.9 or whatever it was set at.NEVER changed up or down run it for a year and then got all sooted up...Same would happen to a car engine if you just let it idle...
  12. frodo2222

    Chinese Diesel Heater Controller Different?

    Someone gave me this one and this is what it looked like when I got it inside.AND would not start or run.......he NEVER changed the temp settings on it ..just left it like it came from the factory lol...runs great now...I let it run outside for about a hour till it cleared all the crud inside...
  13. frodo2222

    Chinese Diesel Heater Controller Different?

    the pump causes cavitation which is like and looks like air bubbles but it is not..more then likely it is gummed up inside from running it on low too long and getting too much soot..Which also causes the white smoke!..easy fix I used carb cleaner some scrape it..If you use cleaner make sure and...
  14. frodo2222

    Slept in 2006 Dodge Caravan Minivan WITH Diesel Heater - Nearly Froze

    This is what I did to my 2010 van at the very start...for noise suppression and warmth
  15. frodo2222

    Which would you choose and why? Class c RV or medium travel trailer

    Sort of..if one takes MPG into the equation then class C is very far in rear.. I've had 2 class C and 2 5ers
  16. frodo2222

    Regulating temperature in a parked vehicle using a diesel heater / coolant heater

    I also have thought about this solution..I came up with a vent install with a reversible fan 12 volt and attached to a temperature on/off switch so it can turn on and off by itself based on what I set it for the lower and higher temps setting However the temp thermostat came in not working and...
  17. frodo2222

    Education & Skills needed to work online from your Rig

    GREAT Article and response Wow! Lots of very useful information
  18. frodo2222

    An actual analysis of the cost difference between heating with Propane vs Diesel fuels

    I have a 1993 Dodge D250 with a 50 gallon auxiliary tank which I treat with a lubricity fuel additive..I use a diesel heater which I fill from the truck tank whenever I need it so...I NEVER run out of fuel and after running 2 years straight took out the screen and glow plug and looked like new...
  19. frodo2222

    Just found the forum but being a avid BoB Wells viewer

    yes, Road Trek is a great van much bigger and comfortable..I love the 30 footer but for short trips it's a lot of work to get going lol..the van is I'm thinking much easier
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