We have a 95 dodge 2500 mark 111 hightop and we really enjoy it, it's mostly renovated

Great video. So much helpful information. Thanks for posting.

Great vid, and nice rig! My wife and I are in the process of completely rebuilding the inside of our 1997 Roadtrek 190 Popular (Dodge B3500). It's been an ordeal, to say the least. But to be quite honest, we think these old "Dajiban" are awesome! Great to see you enjoying yours. Anyway, I thought you mentioned somewhere in the vid about needing to "recertify" the propane tank. I'm about 99.998% certain that is NOT needed, as these propane tanks are "ASME" tanks, not "DOT" tanks. It's my understanding that ASME tanks (that are permanently fixed to the frame of the vehicle) NEVER need recertification. DOT tanks, like what you would see sitting on the tongues of travel trailers or the BBQ-style tanks, they do need recertified every so often. I've heard of some cases where less-than-knowledgeable folks who happen to fill propane tanks (such as U-Haul) have refused to fill ASME tanks because they don't see a recert tag. Well, they don't have one because they don't need one. If you run into this, I'd suggest going to a propane supplier who services homes or commercial customers. They know the deal.

Thank you, Fred, for this video. It comes my way at the perfect time. I bought a 94 Dodge Roadtrek last year, and I still have her gutted for rust repairs. You have a clear way of describing things. I'll be sure to follow you.

i evicted the power hogging furnace for a china diesel heater, furnace was loud also. really like the new heater.

Your doing a great thing looking after our guys in the army

@Fred_Amyett

8 ай бұрын

I love the Army Nurse Corps, proud to be an Army Nurse!

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@Fred_Amyett

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brotha!!! I’m trying to improve editing definitely a learning curve! We need to hang!!! Army could be putting me in San Antonio!

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Hi Fred, My name is Chris. I wanted to reach out and say thank you for the informative videos you post on KZread. I also have a 1997 Dodge Roadtrek that my girlfriend and I are currently touring the U.S. in. I have a question, if you don't mind? Were you able to replace the rear shocks on your van?

@Fred_Amyett

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for following along Chris!! Really appreciate the support, and glad that these videos are helpful to people! I have not yet although I hope to soon. I park my van on a busy street without a garage or any other place to park it. So I try and get work done in parking lots, or at night. But shock are next on my list! The rears definitely look much easier to do than the fronts.

Yeahhhh boiiiiiii

@Fred_Amyett

Жыл бұрын

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How long can you run your A/C with the house battery ?

Good update video. I was trying to find out where the coach battery was located but I see in your video. Thanks. Whats the best way to run power in the house as in battery preference? I've read blogs and seen videos about using lithium batteries but I read also that they are kinda sorta expensive. I just want to run certain things like maybe the microwave and possibly a TV either attached to an DVD player or video game setup. Because I'm the only one who's going to be in the van. I would like to able to use the battery power until I get solar panels for the time being.

@Fred_Amyett

Жыл бұрын

So far I chose the most affordable option which is a traditional lead acid deep cycle. I hope to upgrade one day but it’s definitely suited my needs so far. I think a single lead acid battery could do what you are asking of it for a day or two between long drives. If you got a 100w solar panel I could see that being able to sustain those needs with a battery depending on the wattage on the tv and dvd player but those are generally lower consumption than say a compressor refrigerator or anything high wattage use like a/c or electric cookware.

Great info! How do you wire the inverter to the electrical system? Is it just plugged into inverer or run through fuse box? I'm installing inverter this week and that would be awesome!

@Fred_Amyett

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Due to the size of my inverter, it came with thick gauge wires that I routed directly to the House battery (battery underneath the storage compartment). I then found a thick gauge short extension cord and sliced the ends and wired it directly into the main fuse box on the van (removed a few screws and exposed all the wires) the off shore plug is routed to the same place I believe and I simply placed those wires in the same spot.

@hollybarber446

Жыл бұрын

@@Fred_Amyett very cool, thanks!

Bahp bahp bahp, skrrrt

@Fred_Amyett

8 ай бұрын

Yes sir

That Dometic Propane fridge is junk. Your are better off just replacing it with any 12 volt compressor fridge (pricey). I changed out my Dometic with a Novakool that fit in the exact same spot but it was way too expensive. I think Dometic also makes a 12 volt compressor fridge that fits the exact same size that's about $599. I use the same lucas on my 5.9 van but don't drive it much anymore.

@Fred_Amyett

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been contemplating what to do for refrigeration on the van… I agree the pilot light randomly going out or having to keep the van level and food spoiling definitely gets old. Considering a compressor fridge once I get solar figured out.

Don't add the 4th seat, storage is more important.

@Fred_Amyett

8 ай бұрын

Might convert bed to safely seat passengers. Will require engineering!

Mpg?

@Fred_Amyett

Жыл бұрын

13 city 16 highway is about what I get

@thayalansuntharalingam

Жыл бұрын

@@Fred_Amyett not bad for a motor home

@Fred_Amyett

Жыл бұрын

@@thayalansuntharalingam One of the big pros on these vans!