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MV Addiction filled. Reis the Beast M1078A0 is born

M1078MAN

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TY Fleebay, Yesterday, I recieved my propane regulator with a longer hose and level indicator because the first one I bought was too short-

Today will spend a few hours working on the shower walls..if anyone knows of a cheaper pistol grip shower head, something that you can start and stop water flow at the nozzle, let me know.

I found one on nozamA. 10 bucks free shipping prime
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More progress..mounted the propane bottle storage box under truck passenger side behind jp8 tank...
You probably know this.... but just in case. make sure to vent that LP box. Low as possible.... LP is heavier than air. Venting LP compartment is vehicle code as well anyway. (so is not allowing any air/gas transfer to living space but you have that covered)
 

M1078MAN

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You probably know this.... but just in case. make sure to vent that LP box. Low as possible.... LP is heavier than air. Venting LP compartment is vehicle code as well anyway. (so is not allowing any air/gas transfer to living space but you have that covered)
Reading minds..already in the work. will repurpose the internal vent fan cover from the the two fans I removed from interior space..no propane in habitat aside the stove top and that's going one day when I have enogh solar and batteries
 
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M1078MAN

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Ty Am A Zon

Recieved my pistol grip shower head..for 10bucks..love it.

One section of frp wall left in shower to install. Run some pipe and should be ready for testing.

Still need to finish the instant on propane hwh interface and heat exchanger water pump/lines

Running out of time probably going to build a wood or steel stairs for temp ingress and have a little work to do to cab interior

I will post in for sale..however. I have an extra interior red dot lmtv heater and ac dash unit..never installed..needs some tlc..from improper storage..wondering if anyone might be interested in it..will snap some pics later
 
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M1078MAN

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Some progress tonight, finished up the bunk,

installed quick turn cabinet lockers on the exterior boxes (electrical panel, hot water heater and propane tank holder.

Installed a 30 amp outlet and shut off isolator box
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M1078MAN

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Some more progress

Started the upper storage cabinet. Using 1/4 20 rivnuts to mount to wall and ceiling. All wood studs are 2×4 ripped and plained down to 1 1\16 by 2 1/2

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Been awhile since she fired up..cold started this morning at 37f..fired right up although I had to pull 1 relay..k52 ctis overspeed. It disabled the masterswitch

Repurposed a ecs box I picked up..the other day..not sure what for but it will be used😁
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Today will be mounting solar panels
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hopefully getting doors and walls on the cabinets

Pics forthcoming

Worked on the sink drain
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Finished up propane tank holder
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M1078MAN

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Most important progress..a place to @#$%
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This will sit on the shower pan. It will be polyurethaned. Should be water resistant. Its screwed, glued and tattoed

There will be drain holes drilled to allow water from shower to pass through
 
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M1078MAN

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Looking for some help..Here is what I have

Trans shifts hard 1st to 2nd then hangs in 2nd I think a bit long to third, no codes yet..Drove it to the gas station to tank up.

Could battery disconnected cause short term relearn for trans.. Or do I have another problem?

I have visually checked the common connector problems-everything looks good. NOTE: When I first got it, I found the TPESS connector at the base of shifter was partially disconnected, that solved all my problems then, but now I have a new problem, I think

Any suggestions are certianly welcomed
 

coachgeo

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Looking for some help..Here is what I have

Trans shifts hard 1st to 2nd then hangs in 2nd I think a bit long to third, no codes yet..Drove it to the gas station to tank up.

Could battery disconnected cause short term relearn for trans.. Or do I have another problem?

I have visually checked the common connector problems-everything looks good. NOTE: When I first got it, I found the TPESS connector at the base of shifter was partially disconnected, that solved all my problems then, but now I have a new problem, I think

Any suggestions are certianly welcomed
yes.... batteries disconnected could cause this. It will need to relearn shift . below is how to enter learning mode
 

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M1078MAN

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I just spent a few hours on the phone with USAA, they wont touch anything over 14k. I ended up with Hagerties, liability with Va minimums, $131/year..In my opinion, good deal :) Now on too the DMV or maybe Vermont:devilish:

Anyone in Va with some pointers:unsure:.. Would like to be prepared.. Probably will hit Rocky Mount 1st
 
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M1078MAN

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In more progress

Plumbed inlet and outlet water lines into habitat using shark bite fittings
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Added retaining strap to propane cabinet..thanks for the great suggestion
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My first cabinet door over sink..isn't pretty..but it works
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A little storage slide too
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M1078MAN

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I just spent a few hours on the phone with USAA, they wont touch anything over 14k. So I ended up with Hagerties, liability with Va minimums, $131/year..In my opinion, good deal :) Now on too the DMV or maybe Vermont:devilish:

Anyone in Va with some pointers:unsure:.. Would like to be prepared.. Probably will hit Rocky Mount 1st
With C19-Va DMV is online appointment only.. And they are way out in Jan..So going to run with Temp "Tags Applied For" and if I have any problems, will have all the paperwork showing the appointment in Jan.

If you happen to live in Va with a LMTV, and wouldnt mind sharing some of the coding from your registration, that way, when I fill out the appplication it matches on file vehicles or if you have any pointers, drop me a PM..Going to get it inspected, probably will register as a RV.
 
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M1078MAN

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Got my glad hand airline from eastern today..thank you for the quick delivery

More progress over stove cabinet with switch panel with volt ind. USB and aux 12v
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NEW ADDITION TO THE FAMILY

LED tail lights
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Fold up shelf and stove storage. Used 3003 aluminum as a heat shield

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