New Vamo V5 - Best of All Worlds ?

[White Rabbit]

Thanking everyone for keeping this thread going and posting your opinions.

Stated previously that my Vamo V5 is still awaiting Xmas (surprise). I did inspect it carefully upon delivery, and tested a short vape which was fine. I was disappointed that the removable top did nothing to allow us to get into the PCB or 510 thread area in order to do repairs, but perhaps future versions will have a "true" removable top in order to replace worn out parts. I have been using an Air Controller for months on my Stainless Steel V2 in order to protect the threads and even that is starting to "wobble". I am a "tank changer" and switch tanks many times throughout the day with various juice flavors, so the threads get a real workout. Since I replaced my O ring over 6 months ago, I have not had a problem.

I think we all need to keep in mind that this is a $30 to $50 device which provides a lot of vaping value for the money. My V2 is almost a year old and has been used all day every day (I am retired and chain vape).

Best Wishes, Happy vaping

The Wabbit

 

[Trayce]

Thanking everyone for keeping this thread going and posting your opinions.

Stated previously that my Vamo V5 is still awaiting Xmas (surprise). I did inspect it carefully upon delivery, and tested a short vape which was fine. I was disappointed that the removable top did nothing to allow us to get into the PCB or 510 thread area in order to do repairs, but perhaps future versions will have a "true" removable top in order to replace worn out parts.

That would be a great improvement.

I have been using an Air Controller for months on my Stainless Steel V2 in order to protect the threads and even that is starting to "wobble". I am a "tank changer" and switch tanks many times throughout the day with various juice flavors, so the threads get a real workout. Since I replaced my O ring over 6 months ago, I have not had a problem.

I think we all need to keep in mind that this is a $30 to $50 device which provides a lot of vaping value for the money. My V2 is almost a year old and has been used all day every day (I am retired and chain vape). [...]

Putting some thread lubricant on the Vamo when new, then applying it every so often as needed, might go a long way to avoid wearing the threads. I also always hold the Vamo straight up when putting anything on it (even the AFC) as I can screw things on without applying any pressure... just let it 'be pulled down' on to the threads as I gently turn it. Sometimes people tend to hold batts/mods at a horizontal angle when screwing things on, which makes it harder to tell if you are screwing it on easily (correctly) or hitting resistance (cross-threading).

 

[White Rabbit]

Just today I ordered a new top for my aging V2 from here:

Vamo Body Parts

$6.99 delivered and if you order $10.00 worth of items, shipping is free. When I found this, I thought WOW $6.99 delivered to save my old friend, it was worth it.

I have seen the circuit boards somewhere, but they were so expensive that you might as well order a new vamo.

The Old Wabbit

 

[Trayce]

Just today I ordered a new top for my aging V2 from here:

Vamo Body Parts

$6.99 delivered and if you order $10.00 worth of items, shipping is free. When I found this, I thought WOW $6.99 delivered to save my old friend, it was worth it.

I have seen the circuit boards somewhere, but they were so expensive that you might as well order a new vamo.

The Old Wabbit

That's the one thing about the V2 that was better than the models that came after - the ability to take the top off and replace it - or get to the circuit board and buttons, etc. They should have left that feature intact in the V3 (and up) in addition to all the other improvements they made. That site's a great find.

 

[JimSmith94]

That's the one thing about the V2 that was better than the models that came after - the ability to take the top off and replace it - or get to the circuit board and buttons, etc. They should have left that feature intact in the V3 (and up) in addition to all the other improvements they made. That site's a great find.

I thought the V2 top was a press fit and could only be taken apart with force, and the V3 and up have the (intentionally) removable top.

 

[Trayce]

I thought the V2 top was a press fit and could only be taken apart with force, and the V3 and up have the (intentionally) removable top.

The V3 has a removable collar, but the top is not removable. Or at least I haven't seen anyone disassemble it yet. I'm sure someone will eventually and put it on YouTube. But it certainly wasn't made to service from the looks of it so far.

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

The V3 has a removable collar, but the top is not removable. Or at least I haven't seen anyone disassemble it yet. I'm sure someone will eventually and put it on YouTube. But it certainly wasn't made to service from the looks of it so far.

Yeah..I too was mistaken..there are differences from the V4 and V5, V4 is a V2 body with V3 internals, V5 is a hybrid, of part V2 smooth cylinder body with the removable beauty ring of the V3 and V3 internals

There is a picture floating around on the forum...

Interesting, and I got schooled, learn something new everyday

 

[White Rabbit]

China is helping to make this a disposable society. Zainy.net has almost every model of the Vamo on Sale for under $30.00. Having just ordered the top for $6.99 delivered, I could have purchased the whole device, with the new PCB for $26.70. The PCB alone is selling for $25.00.

If anyone is looking for a bargain on a Vamo check this out vamo v4 kits and body - Zainy - Electronic Cigarettes and their other offerings as well.

I have no idea about the integrity of this vendor, or shipping costs, but the initial prices are Zainy!

The Wabbit

 

[darkjedi]

I just got this 510 to eGo Adapter with Well and it seems to work well with my protank 2, iclear 16 and my vivi novas, just got it so will give it a little while with the iclear to see how it goes but should work and help protect the threading on my v3.

 

[wv2win]

Just today I ordered a new top for my aging V2 from here:

Vamo Body Parts

$6.99 delivered and if you order $10.00 worth of items, shipping is free. When I found this, I thought WOW $6.99 delivered to save my old friend, it was worth it.

I have seen the circuit boards somewhere, but they were so expensive that you might as well order a new vamo.

The Old Wabbit

So how do you get the top off of the V2??

 

[Trayce]

China is helping to make this a disposable society. Zainy.net has almost every model of the Vamo on Sale for under $30.00. Having just ordered the top for $6.99 delivered, I could have purchased the whole device, with the new PCB for $26.70. The PCB alone is selling for $25.00.

If anyone is looking for a bargain on a Vamo check this out vamo v4 kits and body - Zainy - Electronic Cigarettes and their other offerings as well.

I have no idea about the integrity of this vendor, or shipping costs, but the initial prices are Zainy!

The Wabbit

Zainy is not cheaper than FastTech for Vamos after you add shipping costs of $6.40. Also Zainy may charge tax in some states, and it is a Chinese company (like FastTech), so doubt you will get gear any faster.

 

[Susaz]

Saw those the other day on Alibaba, the real question i had as i looked through the pictures on that particular Vamo V5 page was this thing:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/apv-discussion/469751-genuinely-confused-re-vamo-vw-mech-mod-conversion-kit.html

Weirdest thing ever.

I want a telescopic Vamo, with a cheap replacement head. Period. Ah, in colors! I love the new ones on FT! $25.14 Vamo V2 Variable Voltage Mod / E-Cigarette Battery Compartment - fuchsia / VV / VW / aluminium alloy at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[Trayce]

I want a telescopic Vamo, with a cheap replacement head. Period. Ah, in colors! I love the new ones on FT! $25.14 Vamo V2 Variable Voltage Mod / E-Cigarette Battery Compartment - fuchsia / VV / VW / aluminium alloy at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I wish they made a V3 with a replaceable top. Am hoping that's next!

 

[xtwosm0kesx]

Saw those the other day on Alibaba, the real question i had as i looked through the pictures on that particular Vamo V5 page was this thing:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/apv-discussion/469751-genuinely-confused-re-vamo-vw-mech-mod-conversion-kit.html

Weirdest thing ever.

I could make the most ghetto fabulous mod ever if i had one of these chopped vamos, my chi you clone, grey panny 18650, and ithaka clone.

The old panny 18650's make the chi auto-fire, essentially turning it into a live battery for the chopped vamo.

 

[rabernet]

Darn you enablers!!! Just got a S.I.D. a few days ago and then stumbled on this thread. How could I pass up such a good deal? I really wanted Black Chrome, but it wasn't available, so got SS. And darn Paypall for the Bill Me Later feature! Enablers - the lot of you!

 

[donesmokin]

So how do you get the top off of the V2??

Vamo first impression and disassembly how to - YouTube

 

[donesmokin]

Just today I ordered a new top for my aging V2 from here:

Vamo Body Parts

$6.99 delivered and if you order $10.00 worth of items, shipping is free. When I found this, I thought WOW $6.99 delivered to save my old friend, it was worth it.

I have seen the circuit boards somewhere, but they were so expensive that you might as well order a new vamo.

The Old Wabbit

Nice find Rabbit! THX!

 

[Nikkita6]

How did I miss the V5 with diamonds around the top?? Just ordered the V2 SS because I don't like the swirls on the V3 ... but I love diamonds and no swirls (tears falling). This is what I get for not logging onto ECF for so long ...

 

[wv2win]

The Vamo V5 is the best overall option:

http://www.fairy-gift.com/vamo-v5-p-62.html

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

Vamo first impression and disassembly how to - YouTube

V2, is there one for the V3 or higher?