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bsrad
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 Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: Where to place an ambient temperature probe? |
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Dave I did a similar project with a temp gauge and with a similar temp probe. Just not a fancy as yours.. It takes 2 little watch batteries that have lasted over 2.5 years.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073RP1476/ref=cm_sw_r_s...&psc=1
I installed the little unit in the top steering column cover that I believe was the switch location for a heated seat. With a little work with the Dremel tool it slid right in there. Was able to slide the probe further over than the head light bucket and zip tied it to the blinker wire.
As far as accuracy in this location, it has been really good and is only effected by migrating heat from the radiator when at a stop light longer then a minute or two.
https://www.buslab.com/product-p/251953515a01c.htm
This is the only picture I could find of it. (Currently too lazy to walk out to the shop) -12 in Jackson Hole early last December.
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cmayna
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 7:37 pm Post subject: Re: Where to place an ambient temperature probe? |
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Dave,
You got me thinking "why didn't I think of that....." and had to go out to the camper just to see where REALLY is the sensor tip located. Why didn't I complain about the headlight contributing too much heat......
OMG! down behind the front bumper, driver's side.
Now I can sleep tonight 
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jimf909 
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| Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 6:33 am Post subject: Re: Where to place an ambient temperature probe? |
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| DanHoug wrote: |
but i MOSTLY like a thermometer to see the temp differences as one is driving... low spots, high passes, going thru towns. "LOOK! It dropped TWO degrees right here!" ayup, it is truly exciting conversation in our travels. |
Hmmm, we have the same conversations. This is also why I like the unit I posted that records highs and lows for three days "It got down to 20 F last night! Aren't we hearty people (and thank goodness for the Propex and blankets)."
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
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jimf909
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| Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 6:42 am Post subject: Re: Where to place an ambient temperature probe? |
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Amazon accepts returns...
A Vanagon vendor offers an attractive indoor/outdoor thermometer that fits and is extending an April Fools day discount to us (the AAA battery in mine seems to last forever)...
https://www.uniwerksdesign.com/product/inside-outside-thermometer/
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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djkeev
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dobryan
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Californio
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| Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:42 am Post subject: Re: Where to place an ambient temperature probe? |
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Wireless sensor and place it behind the front turn signal lens.
No place is perfect but that's the best I've found. |
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jimf909
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| Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: Thermometers and where to place an ambient temperature probe? |
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Dang. I wondered if I shoulda mentioned no light. Sorry for not giving you a heads up on that.
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dhaavers
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| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 8:39 pm Post subject: Re: Thermometers and where to place an ambient temperature probe? |
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^^^ Remote sensor...???
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SteveMc
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| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 9:05 pm Post subject: Re: Thermometers and where to place an ambient temperature probe? |
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| dhaavers wrote: |
^^^ Remote sensor...???
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cmayna
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| Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:11 am Post subject: Re: Thermometers and where to place an ambient temperature probe? |
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The Blue Sea unit requires a hole 1-1/8" diameter. Where would you install it?
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