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    Battery Help

    The stuff that I find is mostly built for either solar/wind generation systems. I have found this one: CTEK D250S DUAL Universal 12-Volt Battery Charger - Multiple 12-Volt DC Power Sources CTEK Power Inc Battery Chargers CTEKD250S I guess what I like most about that link is the diagram about...
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    Best Starting battery for a gm van.

    I'll check it out...thanks!
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    Battery Help

    Ok...thought we were derailed again..lol. I'll look at it a little closer. I have an idea what it does...but pretty clueless as to how it does it.
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    Battery Help

    You are correct. Would likely never be for an extended period. In my thinking, it would occur on a really hot day where I might deliver a load, crank up the generator and rooftop to give the rooftop some time to cool the van while driving from the reciever to a layover spot. Or if I just wanted...
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    Battery Help

    will do...thanks! Everything I've found is close but not what I see as correct. Edit: That seems to be for transfer from shorepower to generator power?
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    Battery Help

    I agree. I would have to dig all that back up to get an exact quote, but even then, it was vague, very vague. I did understand it to be a small/trickle charge, but that's pretty vague. There is also a problem in the fact that this charge is basicly a backfeed through the starting cable. So...
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    Battery Help

    But...there still seems to be a misunderstanding. No doubt it is due to my ignorance of charging systems. I don't think I need another charger of any kind. Each of those 3 sources are already designed to charge the battery. The only problem that I'm concerned with is connecting all 3 at the same...
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    Best Starting battery for a gm van.

    Cool...thanks :) I'll get one asap.
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    Battery Help

    Looks like it would control the multiple source charging. The thing is...I don't need ANY inverter capability. If I want AC power, I'll start the generator. All I want to do is make the three sources of charge work safely.
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    Battery Help

    Wow...$1,300? Guess I'll just stick with what the generator supplies.
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    Best Starting battery for a gm van.

    I've searched the old threads, but most of the battery questions seem to be for trucks. So... I need to replace the factory installed starting battery on my CargoMax. I've killed it at least a half dozen times now and it's just not got much left in it. Now that I have an auxillary battery, I...
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    Battery Help

    As of right now, this is not an issue, but at some point it will be. My generator is supposed to charge the auxillary battery that I have connected to it with "a small charge intended to replace the power used while starting the generator". Yeah, that's the best description I could find on it...
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    Experienced Trucker new to expediting

    Many of the expedite carriers do have freight in your area. You would just need to be a "partner carrier" with them. Others will have better information on how to go about it, but you already have the authority and insurance in place, I would probably go that route. A lot depends on whether your...
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    Detroit 50 series engine

    No personal experience, but Im told that they're bullet proof just like the 60 Series. Could be one of the best engines ever for a straight truck IMO.
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    Box for straight truck

    It would be fairly quick and easy to recess the etrack. Changing from 5/8 to 1/2 plywood wouldnt gain enough for the trouble. I doubt there is anything behind the 5/8. Recessing the Etrack would get you to 97". Sounds like the best your gonna get. You just need to talk to some trailer shops...
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    Gas tank issue: chevy express 3500, cant refuel.

    If its possible for it to be a vent problem, you may be over filling. I read it somewhere that when you continue to fill the tank after the pump kicks off that you usually force a small amount of gas into the vent. If your like me, I always kept going until it jus wouldnt take any more which...
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    Box for straight truck

    Thats what Im thinking. Somebody built the walls out too thick. He may be able to strip the inside and go back with just etrack flat against the structure. Something doesnt seem right. I believe a reefer body would actually be even narrower on the inside. One thing for sure, that tall body is...
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    August locations and banter

    You should put in for Layover pay :)
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    August locations and banter

    a/c worked :)
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    August locations and banter

    Finally getting the Cmax put back together. I've been up all night working on it..again... and I'll be up most of the day finishing up. I swore that I would be in service today, but I'll have to get some rest some time. Probably will be wed. before I'm actually ready to go. It has been a bit...
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