Xcountry41
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Hey all,
Nothing to do while we wait for our July delivery but plan scheme and surf! Did search the ramp / bed but looking for someone to "show off" their latest, greatest version.
Have pretty much settled on what I will do for Power system using 3x100w Renogy solar panels, auxiliary alternator, Victron smart solar Mppt charge controller that will allow me to add another 100w panel, and a Victron multiplus compact 12v/2000w inverter charger. Planning to put together my own LiFePo4 360 ah battery using Calb cells and BMS/ balancer from Electric car parts company. Will also use a Victron battery monitor and Cold charge disconnect kit.
Near as I can figure this will cost approx. $7000 CAD. Planning approx. $20000CAD total budget for my conversion so I need to look for savings as I go along. Will consider things like a Truckfridge 130 instead of an Isotherm refrigerator, Espar D2 instead of D4, IKEA sink vs RV specific etc.
One relatively pricey item can be a 3 panel platform bed. Wondering if anyone has done a really nice job of using a couple of ATV ramps to fabricate platform panels to sit on angle iron rails riv-nutted to the walls. Would like to hear about this kind of project or any other " hey, I can build that myself" ideas. Anyone build their own roof rack, ala Aluminesse, or RB components. Looks doable and certainly is not rocket science. Only thing that could make this project cooler than it already is would be to do a "pro" job on a " value" budget. Any input ,much appreciated!
Nothing to do while we wait for our July delivery but plan scheme and surf! Did search the ramp / bed but looking for someone to "show off" their latest, greatest version.
Have pretty much settled on what I will do for Power system using 3x100w Renogy solar panels, auxiliary alternator, Victron smart solar Mppt charge controller that will allow me to add another 100w panel, and a Victron multiplus compact 12v/2000w inverter charger. Planning to put together my own LiFePo4 360 ah battery using Calb cells and BMS/ balancer from Electric car parts company. Will also use a Victron battery monitor and Cold charge disconnect kit.
Near as I can figure this will cost approx. $7000 CAD. Planning approx. $20000CAD total budget for my conversion so I need to look for savings as I go along. Will consider things like a Truckfridge 130 instead of an Isotherm refrigerator, Espar D2 instead of D4, IKEA sink vs RV specific etc.
One relatively pricey item can be a 3 panel platform bed. Wondering if anyone has done a really nice job of using a couple of ATV ramps to fabricate platform panels to sit on angle iron rails riv-nutted to the walls. Would like to hear about this kind of project or any other " hey, I can build that myself" ideas. Anyone build their own roof rack, ala Aluminesse, or RB components. Looks doable and certainly is not rocket science. Only thing that could make this project cooler than it already is would be to do a "pro" job on a " value" budget. Any input ,much appreciated!
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