07-16-2023, 10:27 PM
Sternwake beat me to it. But, and not that he needs it, I will enthusiastically second his weight suggestion.
My van is only an E150 non diesel and I have spent a gob of money making it handle correctly with the weight. While underweight (legally speaking) handling well, while subjective, was the issue. Difference between yeah I can drive 10 hours or Hell no 8 hours is too long. Being a professional driver I imagine we are speaking to the choir as you do this daily.
Just good to know when carpenter buddy says: “hey let’s do a live edge countertop and sink that dispenses Perrier water. (You’ll get that joke more after reading my threads).
Past what has already been said. Pick the spot for your fridge. Did I read correctly you want to run 2? If so… why? If you’re only running one pick a spot and think; forever here. Loading from parking lot. Getting from inside. While driving? Does the sun hit it…I didn’t and how I missed it I don’t know but kinda a biggy.
I have 5 SOK metal case self heating units I think 109amp/hr per. So 548 amp/hrs set up to do 80/20 using Victron shit. That is only charge to 80% and never discharge below 20%. So roughly 438 usable 12 volt amp hours. I have never seen 20% and I run a 12 volt roof air conditioner. No solar on the roof for house system. I have folding stuff I put out. Not ideal in hind sight and something I will be fixing next time I get close to Santan Solar Arizona or the tall and sexy Jim In Denver. I also use a solar generator for my 120 side. The thinking is the 120 side is glamping shit and the 12 is the critical.
Nothing wrong with some Chin batteries I am sure you have found Will and watched his videos. Make your decision…keep in mind charge and DISCHARGE caps on the built in BMS. These can toss a wrench in your plans.
Tip for wire. Plan your runs go up one in gauge size, put the bundle in plastic conduit when where possible, and run one more pair +/- just in case. This way when the cabinet shifts after breaking for the 79+ Bingo legends lane change, it doesn’t crush cut a line. Also takes longer for the beavers to chew through. Seriously though when the 2 extra pairs aren’t enough for the 12000 pound winch line you NOW want in the rear you can use the 2 pairs to pull the 4 gauge cable to the rear.
International chapter Nomad welcomes you and happy to see you posting and joining the family.
Cheers
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My van is only an E150 non diesel and I have spent a gob of money making it handle correctly with the weight. While underweight (legally speaking) handling well, while subjective, was the issue. Difference between yeah I can drive 10 hours or Hell no 8 hours is too long. Being a professional driver I imagine we are speaking to the choir as you do this daily.
Just good to know when carpenter buddy says: “hey let’s do a live edge countertop and sink that dispenses Perrier water. (You’ll get that joke more after reading my threads).
Past what has already been said. Pick the spot for your fridge. Did I read correctly you want to run 2? If so… why? If you’re only running one pick a spot and think; forever here. Loading from parking lot. Getting from inside. While driving? Does the sun hit it…I didn’t and how I missed it I don’t know but kinda a biggy.
I have 5 SOK metal case self heating units I think 109amp/hr per. So 548 amp/hrs set up to do 80/20 using Victron shit. That is only charge to 80% and never discharge below 20%. So roughly 438 usable 12 volt amp hours. I have never seen 20% and I run a 12 volt roof air conditioner. No solar on the roof for house system. I have folding stuff I put out. Not ideal in hind sight and something I will be fixing next time I get close to Santan Solar Arizona or the tall and sexy Jim In Denver. I also use a solar generator for my 120 side. The thinking is the 120 side is glamping shit and the 12 is the critical.
Nothing wrong with some Chin batteries I am sure you have found Will and watched his videos. Make your decision…keep in mind charge and DISCHARGE caps on the built in BMS. These can toss a wrench in your plans.
Tip for wire. Plan your runs go up one in gauge size, put the bundle in plastic conduit when where possible, and run one more pair +/- just in case. This way when the cabinet shifts after breaking for the 79+ Bingo legends lane change, it doesn’t crush cut a line. Also takes longer for the beavers to chew through. Seriously though when the 2 extra pairs aren’t enough for the 12000 pound winch line you NOW want in the rear you can use the 2 pairs to pull the 4 gauge cable to the rear.
International chapter Nomad welcomes you and happy to see you posting and joining the family.
Cheers
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