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    Generator fuel tank bypass

    I'm using an aux tank on my Honda 2200 via the fuel cap. I don't like it for various reasons namely that it's unreliable and I'm wondering if anyone has bypassed the fuel tank completely and set it up to run purely on an externalfuel tank.
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    Running the 6kbtu ac with honda generator in eco mode

    So I've mounted my generator to a hitch cargo rack. Last summer i ran the ac just fine, just not in eco mode. If you don't know, eco mode on a generator is where it runs at a lower rpm when you don't need full power. (Quieter) Anyway so the thing is, my ac unit will -run- in eco mode. But the...
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    front suspension

    Hey, i have suspension issues.( Gmc van 95) creaking and squeaking, and uneven tire wear along the outside edge. It's really hard to tell by listening but I'm pretty sure it's the upper control arm bushings on both sides. I'm thinking about just replacing all of the control arm bushings and...
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    starter issue : sparks! help!

    I took a video of the fireworks that go off when i try to crank the engine. My van is a 95 Chevy with a 350tbi. What should i try first? Have you seen this before? If so what part is it? Shotty connections maybe? Ever since it rained heavy, maybe the past week my van has been starting poorly...
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    contemplating new solar setup

    Hello everyone. So I currently have 200W of solar on my van's roof. It's been awesome and no major complaints for my needs, until now. I also have recently acquired a classy honda generator to power an ac unit now that summer is approaching. But there's things that I really don't like about...
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    generator security

    howdy folks. Nice forum upgrade! classy. I just installed a 6kbtu window unit in my van to keep my doggy cool while i'm at work and got a honda generator to power it. for the time being i'm gonna probably get a thick cable and lock and chain it to my axle, and park where i can keep an eye on it...
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    Would you buy these batteries?

    https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/for/d/vmax-slr125-solar-batteries/6471362597.html I was planning on buying  2 new 6v golf cart batteries, duracell from batteries plus for about the same price. I will have 200w of renogy solar plus alternator. I'm wary of buying used batteries unless it's...
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    Solar + alternator questions

    Hey all, hope yall are enjoying the rtr! I just got a 100w solar setup. I already have my house battery hooked into the alternator via a battery isolator relay. It's a starter battery that matches the one under my hood. I'm going to pick up a couple of 6v's to replace it. I want to know...
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    Winter driving in flagstaff

    I'm doing my homework tonight on how to prepare for winter. I am from Texas mind you. I would like some advice on the tire situation. I read that flag gets significant snow beginning around December. That gives me a few months hopefully. I'm thinking that it would be best to get snow tires ...
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    Got a knock today, Flagstaff Wal-Mart

    I don't normally sleep over at wall mart, mainly because booooo walmart! And because there is plenty of good camping around. But i'm looking for work so i'm at a coffee shop every day and wanted to save some gas. So, I've stayed there a few times before, there's always a ton of rvs and they...
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    Transmission slams into second gear

    Thank God for the internet. This problem started today. I was camped out in the woods, it rained at night, this morning and all afternoon. I went into town, i got onto the main road, it wouldn't shift out of first for the longest time and then WHAM! it slammed violently into gear, ses light. I...
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    Living in Arizona : questions

    Hey all :) so i'm in flagstaff az right now and after like a day and a half i knew i wanted to stay here.  So i have some questions for people who know about az living.  First of all, I've been bouncing around between various dispersed camping areas, walnut Canyon and off of elden overlook rd...
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    how do you cook your rice?

    I know you all have to be eating a lot of rice. My thing lately has been quinoa but it's more expensive, So I need to break into my rice stash. There's many ways to cook rice, i want to know what your favorite way is, and if there are any tricks to minimize fuel usage! I have a huge sack of...
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    installing stinger sgp32 200a battery isolator relay

    thought I would make this its own thread. This came today, yea that's the entire instructions! lol. I'm still waiting on the breakers to get here. Let me show you these, they are pretty cool ::) anjoshi inline circuit breaker they look just like inline fuses, fit from 0awg and smaller. i got...
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    Tank (gmc g3500 extended)

    Hello everyone. I got the title today for my van, so now that it's officially mine (woop!) I'm starting a thread for it. :) tomorrow i'm doing ttl, then inspection and registration next. Everything looks decent on it, it's a 1995 van so yea haha I wasn't expecting everything to be perfect. The...
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    hello world :)

    Hi :) my name is Bren and I just bought a van so I am joining the forum. My van is a 1995 GMC rally wagon 3500 extended. It's green :) My friend who went with me to pick it up has already named it, haha - she called it the tank ;) about myself, i'm a trans female, 6'3, computer nerd type...
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