Cotreker

Here is another unit that displays similar outputs found on Letstruck website.  Kevin Rutherford has a truck talk show on XM that is really good on Friday's.  $197; I want a method to view my boost and few other gauges.  If you cannot measure it you can not improve it.

https://letstruck.com/collections/scangaugekr

Doing a little homework on pedestal surge protection devices 30amp.  Most of you are most likely using 50 amp units but the companies most likely offer both.  I am interested in the unit being capable of protecting for overload / underload and correct wiring at the pedestal.  Which brand should I purchase?  And do any of you connect this to your generator when you are boondocking, ie Honda 3000?.

Dennis

Update: Just came across this place that sells lots of Webasto heaters and other brands.  Apucenter.com 

417-736-3000 Webasto out the door for $700 pretty sure they are the good USA branded models yes made in Germany, 1 yr warranty but 2 yr warranty if they do the install.

This winter we could have used one of these while snowmobiling, temps got down to -15 at night.  Snow has been great the bath vanity did freeze up for a few hours.

On 1/17/2020 at 6:12 AM, Brad & Jacolyn said:

Had a lot of fun last year Chad but we will be on the other coast this year.

Brad & Jacolyn

You will be missed and you too Brad.

Looking forward to see you both Ron and Kerstin and the rest of the Semi team members.  Cannot wait to see the truck and new trailer, happy hour at your new rig.

Thanks, I might be OK for a few hundred thousand miles, trying to get my Volvo to turn 300,000 miles.  My darn job is getting in the way.

Dennis

How many miles were on the truck when you had to replace the Turbo?

Dennis

This would help:

APUcenter.com

417-736-3000

Just came across this place for Webasto cab heaters pretty sure best price I have seen to date on sale now for $700.  They have other brands as well and parts.  If you have seen better pricing let me know as I want to purchase one.

I have used 3M 5200 white sealant (dries underwater) and I think is food safe but double check.  It really never dries rock hard which makes it great for cases such as this.  But I bet the sharkbite fix is the best long term solution.  H.D. sells the 3M 5200 can really be a life saver.  Tell us about your fix.

We are planning for this event; Sheri and Dennis probably not the entire week.  Wine tasting, seminars and the range for sure. 

I am researching diesel fired cab heaters to use in my basement of the RV to stop water lines from freezing.  The RV is used in -15 degrees temps so this could be a very useful heater to help keep the rest of the camper warm.  My question has anyone used these if so which brand?  They appear to run on 1 gallon for about 24 hours plus some 12v draw.

• Webasto
• Happybug (China)
• Superfastracing
• Espar Airtronic D2
• Planar
• Others????

On 10/18/2019 at 5:55 PM, Deezl Smoke said:

 I think I saw it in the video on youtube of the west coast rally? For sale now?

Sorry not at this time, just too nice of a truck with such low miles and runs great.  Check back with me later.

Dennis

My build uses treated 2"x4" wood secured with long U bolts about every two feet; built over 15 years ago doing fine.

Hi Steve,

I should be all signed up, packed and ready to hit the road Saturday.  Please confirm I made the list.

Dennis

Will there be rig weighing done at this rally?  If so do we need to register?

Dennis

Glenn I also agree this is a connection issue and or bad cable.  Loosen the cables wire brush and sand off the terminal ends.  Make sure you reinstall with some dielectric grease, it makes better electrical contacts and reduces corrosion. If you want to know if it you key switch causing the issue purchase a push button tester from Harbor Freight $10; turn on key and start truck at truck relay.  Let us know your outcome.

Dennis

So I should install my 48" replacement muffler recently purchased from Volvo for $65.00 and call it good?

I went with Rear View Safety; upgraded to the 9" monitor with two wired camera's.  Pretty high quality equipment, I was even able to upgrade the warranty term to two years.  The camera's even have a speaker build in but I do not use this feature.  You can force the camera on when connecting to the turn signal line.  I am able to back up to my trailer with one and view traffic behind the trailer with the second.

Rick, Brad, Jacolyn and other friends Sheri & myself met at the WCR; we are registered.  Well I am coming for sure still need help selling this to Sheri (help Jacolyn).

Dennis 

Westminster, Co

Thanks all, I will for sure purchase the 2-part clear.

I am going to give this method a try, I have watched a number of Utube sessions on how this is done.  Just need to order a two pack of the gloss clear cans.  Will take some before and after shots.  Cannot look any worse.

Imurphy907 what brand locker are you going with? Any idea on cost yet?

When the snow flys in Denver I load up and hit the mountains with the snowmobile trailer connected to the Volvo.  My truck is tandem so I carry two sets of chains and should really carry one spare set and so should you for $70 at Volvo.  Last year I got more practice than I wanted ontop of Rabbit Ears pass in the parking lot.  Both sets of chains put on and then had to drop the sleds out of the trailer to lighten up the load.  Parking lots do not get plowed right after or during a strom.  So chain up and lock up the tandems and try not to stop until you see a good parking spot.

I am looking into adding Limited Slip Diff but have not done much research on cost nor difficulty.  To date I have really not chained up on the highway only locked up the tandems and the truck will go right up the pass just fine.  Granted I am NOT pulling a 5er behind me so my not be same your you guys.

Install LED lights near your tires for seeing what you are doing with the chains, also carry a few blankets to lay on the snow.  Lastly, make a 12" rod with hook to catch the back side of the chain connector.  Head lamps are also very helpful.  When parking in deep snow I put the front end on 3/4" wood so the front end does not drop down.

Dennis

Denver / Deep Snow Today it hit 100 degrees

Thanks! - Looks like a real good deal; later I can add LED.