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Do they sell any devices? - Ron Thompson - 10-10-2007 02:17
Thanks, Don. I will check that website out. Sounds interesting.
Ron Thompson
1995 WLWB 42'
Don Bradner
VMSpc is software that monitors diesel engines, along with the hardware
interface between the engine computer and a laptop. It is a silverleaf product,
http://www.silverleafelectronics.com
The engine computer outputs fuel flow and also mileage (from the transmission
computer), so one of the gauges in the many that VMSpc has is a tank monitor.
You reset it at each fill, and it shows three things - miles to empty, gallons
remaining, and MPG - the latter can be for the tank, or short-term. Since other
VMSpc gauges cover short-term mileage I run it for the tankful.
Except when there's a lot of generator usage I find that what the monitor tells
me (subtracting gallons-to-empty from capacity) is very close to what will
happen when I fill up.
Don Bradner
90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
Posting by satellite from the 8000 ft level at Raton Pass on the Colorado/NM
border
On 10/9/2007 at 9:29 AM Ron Thompson wrote:
>Don,
>
>Dumb question but can you explain what a VMSpc with a tank monitor is?
>And where can I get one.
>
>Ron Thompson
>95 WLWB 42'
>
>
>Don Bradner
> Running VMSpc with a tank monitor I know within just a few gallons
>what I will be taking when I fill. The problem is that I only have one
>fill, and it is on the opposite side from the metering pump on 99% of all
>fuel islands. Using the satellite pump you can't see how many gallons you
>have pumped. I don't really like to leave the nozzle unattended, but that
>has not yet been a concern. I watch the meter side until I'm about 20
>gallons shy of expected full, then hurry around and set the nozzle on a
>lower setting. Have never experienced splashback that way.
>
> Don Bradner
> 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> Posting by satellite from Falcon, Colorado (East of Colorado Springs)
> Heading out today for Raton Pass
Ron Thompson -Waller, Tx.
1995 WLWB 42'Blue Bird
(cockyfox@...)
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Do they sell any devices? - g_man1146 - 10-10-2007 02:27
Fuel collars are cheap and re-useable if storred in a zip lock bag.
Any marina should have them.
Rich D. '99LXi43' CT
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, randymerri@... wrote:
>
> Hey Macy,
>
> Do the engineers at Complete Coach Works have any solutions to the
fuel
> splash back problem nearly every Wanderlodge owner encounters? I
know we'd all
> appreciate a solution and you'd probably get a standing ovation at
RIV if you
> come up with something simple. I know it is frustrating to have 18
wheelers
> waiting for me to fill a 300 gallon tank when I can only run the
nozzle at slow
> to medium speed.
>
> Any input would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Randy Merrill
> 1993 40' WLWB
> Ocala, Fl
>
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