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Andy

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  1. Crusty, you are absolutely right, when there is no voltage delta, there is no current. It is fine to have multiple charging sources at the same time, I just play safe.  Because my controllers are different brands (Sterlig and Victron), they can read battery voltage with not the same accuracy so it is possible that can work not fully in harmony. 


  2. Thanks radin2son for your interest in my progress. So far so good, just came back to Michigan from Arizona. There are some changes in my layout: 

    removed are the following - center unit, trailer hitch, Sun-Mar toilet. Stock tires had been replaced with Nitto. Added one extra leaf to rear spring. I am still in a testing mode for my water system. What I am so happy with: outdoor shower, electrical system, Espar 5kW gasoline heater, 12V Vitrifrigo fridge, Engel 12V freezer, boat hatch on the roof, Maxxfan.

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  3. For my B2B charging option, I have Sterling unit for 30A. As I have completely separate house battery system (not using body frame minus), my 2 wires from engine battery have two ON-OFF switches. Always my B2B unit is OFF and two electrical systems are independent till the moment when I want to charge my house battery from car generator. The procedure is to turn off solar panels input (to avoid two charging currents fighting each other), turn on connections to my Sterling then start the engine. I run 2 wires underneath from engine battery to the back of  my van (as per Sterling connection diagram). So far everything works as intended.

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  4. Had it installed when bought my van. Never use it. Took the hitch off because my conversion turn out to be on a heavy side.

    I will be in Kelowna BC Canada area for another 2-3 weeks then heading to Vancouver/Seattle area.  Can be delivered.

    Asking $150 with Factor 55 lightweight 2" hitchlink receiver shackle included (no wiring harness)

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  5. Crusty, by chance do you have any pictures to share? I was considering the layout with a fuel tank in engine compartment but I dropped this idea later. I picked 5kW vs 2kW as it can be run at half speed to make enough BTUs. So less noise and stress on the heater. Dimensions wise is not a big difference. 


  6. Screen has two halves with magnets to close. Test runs after installation shown no issues to get in/out. However only real life usage will tell all pros and cons.  

     

    Local Apparent Friday,

    thanks for your appreciation of my build. Will be happy if it will motivates you for the modifications. 

    That is why I have a modular units system with 80/20 extrusions/components all around to make easier my future's changes. If you will come up with something revolutionary, changing your layout, I will be able to borrow your ideas and to do fast implementation.  


  7. 1.     Classic Accessories PolyPRO3 Deluxe Class B RV Cover (used for one winter, in great shape, there is only one place with 10"-12" seam split – easy fix with sail patch repair tape)…. $25

    2.     HitchMate tirestep adjustable step…. $10

    3.     New Renogy 12V Eclipse Monocrystalline High-Efficiency Solar Panel 100W 2ps… each $50

    4.     Never used Inergy Ascent 100W Folding Solar Panel…. $50

    5.     RAM universal laptop mount w/adjustable base.. $15

    7.     New Hepfner gear case rack 2ps…. each $5

    8.     New Honda generator EU2200i muffler…. $20

    9.     Some leftover materials/parts.. if you take everything shown - $15 or $1-free by piece  

    Location: Rochester, Michigan

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  8. 6gal for solar tank, 10gal for the main one and 3x20L jerry cans

    yes, taking earlier retirement from one of OEM.. this NV conversion will be my last project.. trying to learn how

    to age gracefully  


  9. Sharing to the community my gravity feed/solar heated water system implementation. 

    Functions achieved:

    -Quiet operation
    -Solar heating
    -No pressure in the system while driving

    -Simple shower set up

    -Easy water level monitoring

    -Full control over water flow (foot pump) that minimises water usage

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  10. yes, soon i will start doing full time in this van with a maiden voyage to BC Canada. I made a component list for everything electrical (not sure if something is missing) with some pics as well on the subject. Other lists for different systems will follow.

     

    Renogy Eclipse Solar Panels 4ps total 400W

    Lithium Battle Born deep cycle batteries 3 ps total 300Ah

    Engine battery X2 Power model SLI27FAGMDP

    OzCharge Rescue Mate 12-Volt Super Capacitor Jump Starter – 750 Amp

     

    From Blue Sea Systems:

     

    1733-BSS Mini Digital DA Voltmeter

    Dual USB Chargers

    Temperature Monitor ‎1741

    5025 ST Blade Fuse Block 6 Circuit

    5045 ST Blade Fuse Block Compact 4 Circuit with Cover

    A-Series Toggle Single Pole Circuit Breakers

    Weather Deck Waterproof Panels 4 pos fused

    12V Socket

    6010200 m-Series Battery Switch Dual Circuit

    9003E e-Series Battery Switch, On/Off (to disconnect winch)

    2723 Dual Bus 150A Common 4 x 5/16" Stud and 5 x 10-32 Screw Terminal

    Rocker ON-OFF Switches

    5191 Fuse Block Terminal 30-300 AMP

    Terminal Feed Through Connector

    5117 225A Class T Fuse

     

    From Victron Energy:

     

    SmartSolar MPPT 100/50

    MultiPlus C 12/2000/80-50 120V (UL 458) Inverter Charger

    BMV-712 Battery Monitor with Bluetooth Built-in

    Color Control GX

    Digital Multi Control 200/200A

    Temperature sensor for BMV-702/712

    Orion-Tr IP43 12/12-Volt 18 amp 220-Watt Isolated DC-DC Converter

    Battery Alarm GX

    CCGX Wi-Fi Module Simple (Nano USB)

    VE.Bus Smart Dongle (Bluetooth)

    VE.Direct Cables

    Wall Mounted Enclosure Panels

    RJ45 UTP Cables

     

    Sterling DC Battery to Battery Charger 24V-12V 35A

    Sterling White Remote BBURC

    Bosch 0332019157 Normal Open Mini Relays - 4 Pins, 12 V, 40 A

    All cables are from Battery Cables USA

    All wiring done with Ancor Marine Grade Primary Wire

    Sirocco II Fan, Omni-Directional Gimbal Fan 12V
     

    MaxxAir Maxxfan 00-06200K

    Vitrifrigo VF62 2.2 cu ft fridge

    ENGEL 17 Quart top-Opening 12/24V DC - 110V/120V AC Fridge-Freezer

    Furrion RV Electric Induction Cooktop 1500 Watt model FIH1ZEA-BG

    Dream Lighting 12V 3.5inch LED Luxury Crystal Panel Light

    Lunasea Adjustable Linear LED Light w/Built-In Dimmer – 12”, 12VDC

    MASO 12V Spot Reading Light Interior Lighting Wall Lamp with Switch

    Wago 221-612 LEVER-NUTS 10AWG 2 Conductor Compact Wire Connectors

    Bussmann BP/ATM-2 Fast Acting Mini-Fuses

    Bussmann HHL In-Line ATM Fuse Holder - 32V/20A - #16 Wire Leads

    Brandmotion Rear Camera 9002-7608

    Brandmotion AHDS-7650 Universal 5" Digital Display Monitor

    AIDA 2ft Auto Reset 12/3 Gauge SJTW GFCI Extension Cord, 15 AMP

    NOCO GCP1E 15A AC Port Plug 6ft Extension Cord

    Marinco 15A Marine Grade Locking Extension Cord

    LogicBlue Technology LevelMatePRO+ Wireless Vehicle RV Leveling System

    Diode Dynamics Stage Series 3in SAE/DOT Type FT Fog Light Kit

    Heavy Duty Dual Output Light Bar Wiring Harness Diode Dynamics

    Sensorcon Inspector CO Carbon Monoxide Monitor

    Starlink mobile internet

    BUD Industries AU-1028 Aluminum Utility Cabinet 3" L x 5" W x 4" H (used as entry points for cables where plastic ventilation box is located)

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