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    Chevy Express Rear Differential Info

    I will be able to afford a 2007ish chevy and up, which has stabilitrak, if im lucky AWD except after 2015 when they stopped awd on a express cargo van.   Does this mod effect stabilitrak or replace it or something.  ?  Lots of available RWD only vans out there and considering if i cant find a...
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    Chevy Express question

    exactly what i heard too from my friend who is going to help me find one for a good price.  i wont settle for less and i wont need the 6.0L.
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    Anyone use a compact 12V vacuum cleaner?

    this vac was recommeded by cyclecruza with his bug out moto van: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FQPSBL8 his van build
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    Coleman stove-Computer Heat pipe heater

    cool idea. thermocouple needed if flame goes out but how to do that. i would like to see a rig to lower the flame even more with thermocouple attached somehow and somehow lower the drip of propane.
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    maximum solar power possible on chevy express cargo van

    we have some in my town and looks like hotels only, so you would have to pay 80 bucks a night for a recharge, no thanks, unless i misunderstand how plug share works. wasnt too clear how it works and how much it costs when I went to check it out in my city, which i fount lots of EV and only 2...
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    how do I connect 24v fridge to 48v battery?

    toward the end of this video about the Lithionics system geared for deserts! cool!
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    how do I connect 24v fridge to 48v battery?

    Ya I could get the Kodiak, which is 12v all in one system, 20 lbs total battery and all, but capacity is only 1.1kWh. Maxes out at 600w solar, which isnt bad but i was concerned with the panels because it cant be over 30 amps or 600w. I will call Kodiak and see how I can max out the solar on...
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    how do I connect 24v fridge to 48v battery?

    yes gsfish, 2k inverter for stuff like induction cooker or rice cooker or pressure cooker and only will be used in daytime with excess solar days to do some food prep like cooking down 4-8 cups of rice for storage, or cook down 8 chicken breasts or whatnot, that is unless i can camp out of my...
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    how do I connect 24v fridge to 48v battery?

    ahh something like this :  https://www.amazon.com/GOLF-CART-voltage-reducer-converter/dp/B008CM4WZ2/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1514034800&sr=8-14&keywords=48+to+12+volt+converter
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    how do I connect 24v fridge to 48v battery?

    3 x https://www.altestore.com/store/solar-panels/panasonic-hit-high-efficiency-solar-panels-p40891/#PAN330HITMONO 1 https://www.altestore.com/store/deep-cycle-batteries/lithium-batteries/simpliphi-power-smart-tech-lithium-batteries-p40602/#SIMPHI3_4-48V 1...
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    how do I connect 24v fridge to 48v battery?

    Dometic CFX 40w fridge . Input voltage (AC) 120 V Input frequency 50/60 Hz Rated input power (AC) 60 W Rated input power (DC) 60 W Rated input current (AC) 0.72 A Rated input current (DC) 7.0 A Input voltage (DC) 12/24 V Scott that powerstream link part was interesting. >88% efficiency at...
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    how do I connect 24v fridge to 48v battery?

    not sure what part i need because i dont know if i need the step up or step down version.   24v dometic fridge lets say, connecting to my 48v lithium battery.  im looking for a voltage converter or regulator?   I need the best efficiency too.   could someone help me find the part i need to...
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    maximum solar power possible on chevy express cargo van

    These pictures help me visualize better bigger panels on top. I see you have the extended van. I want max solar and efficiency for my system. Im stuck on these Panasonic HIT solar panels. " Pack more power on your roof with Panasonic 96 cell Solar Panels , in the 300 Watt Solar Panel family...
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    maximum solar power possible on chevy express cargo van

    cool!  I wouldnt mind seeing what it looks like (the roof from outside).  Is it ok then to install bigger than 100w panels on my van cause something about withstanding the wind and stuff they wont break compared to the bigger ones...?
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    maximum solar power possible on chevy express cargo van

    I called Nvidia and had them create a report on my needs to have Optimus support for desktop systems.  I still dont like the laptop thing because i cant upgrade it much when I want, or put on all passive cooling system(less fans-less things to fail).   In the end though what probably will...
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    maximum solar power possible on chevy express cargo van

    I agree now that it would be best to get a laptop because Optimus graphics switching technology and all the power savings they have vs for a desktop.  I saw some hacks for Nvidia drivers to get Optimus to work for desktops but I dont like the idea of doing that every driver update.   i can fit...
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    maximum solar power possible on chevy express cargo van

    I havent seen anything more than 400 watts (4 100w panels).  why arent people using 24v 280 watt panels.  I see you can get 2 of them on a chevy express cargo van.  I am still trying to figure out how many batteries i need to use my computer in my van.  I will pay anything for maximum...
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    planning on preparing to be a nomad. hi!

    im so excited about doing this instead of staying here in Topeka Kansas in a basement and terrible weather, and ugly scenery. I want to probably stay like in nevada because of a few main reasons that i want for freedoms because of the state.  I am on SSDI and get 900 a month currently, not...
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