Choosing a sweet portable / camping shower setup
Taking a hot (or even warm) shower in the backcountry after a long day of mountain biking or hiking is
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Sprinter Adventure Van: How much battery power do you really need?
When I was first building DAPHNE (our van) I agonized quite a bit over the right amount of batteries have,
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Sprinter Adventure Van: External Engine Oil Heater Installation
With cold winter temperatures back in the pacific northwest, I was reminded to start using my engine oil heater again.
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Van Project: Hands-Free DC Water Pump Paddle Switch
We made a hands-free water pump switch by using a momentary on-off (SPST) push-button and wiring that in parallel with our old on-off switch. On top of the button we built a wooden paddle that allows us to put a leg or a knee onto the paddle in order to achieve hands free activation of the water pump. Easy as that.
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Sprinter Stereo Upgrade (Part 3 of 3): Aftermarket Amp and Subwoofer Install
Instructions for upgrading the stock Sprinter Audio 15 with a new 300W amp, new speakers in the front doors, new rear 6×9 speakers and a powered subwoofer.
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