Recent content by tbone1004

The nodes have both inputs and outputs. The brake input could be coming from the ECU if it's tied to the J1939 bus or it could be an analog switch for the brakes, turn signals will come from the stalk obviously, and reverse could also come from either the J1939 or an analog switch. On my rig the...

unfortunately the beads on 19.5 tires are very different than 22.5's which do not take airing down nearly as well

is it a V-Mux or another multiplex system? Odds are there isn't anything super critical on the V-Mux but you should check the rear most nodes for things like brake lights if you're going to remove it.

I'd be concerned going lower than 80psi or so on them since there is no safety bead, I know some will go to 40psi if you're careful about sharp steering angles. A lot of it will depend on the actual front axle weight though.

thanks, will start looking wider and see what will still fit without rubbing/reducing turning radius. Definitely going with either a waste management or dump truck style tire, just didn't know if anyone had gone through and found some of the better models or brands out there as these are...

Picture for reference. Spartan Furion chassis. Currently has Michelin 275/70/22.5's on it with highway ribs and she has gotten stuck twice in the backyard. Front axle is sinking, rear axle despite an air locker doesn't have any traction to speak of and the tires are highway ribs so can't even...

one advantage of keeping the exterior lights is if you want to put some time of "alarm" system in place you can either use something like HomeAssistant if you're making it "smart" or just wire in a panic button that turns everything on. Some ambulances will have this as "emergency master" and...

Have you pulled the VMux yet? Bringing this back from the dead. for @ClearlyDigital as well. Seeing that the VMux is standard RS485 communication, I bought an FTDI USB-RS485 adapter from Amazon, must be non-terminated, as well as the Deutsch connectors on Amazon. The USB adapters are all 22awg...

great to know! Part of the problem with this is the space and time to do major projects like gutting air conditioners with my travel schedule for work so budgeting $3k for an installer to put it in is a no-brainer

That part of your build thread is bookmarked!

Looking for that compound motion though. The plan for tank storage under the bed will be higher than what will allow it to fold straight down. The one that he has looks like it raises up as it folds out which is ideal

The worst this will ever see is fire roads so I have no real intention of increasing the tire size but it will see them on a regular basis. The main goals I have in original purchase are a Cummins or Pre-MaxxForce DT466, more than 6k payload capacity, and HVAC that can be plugged into shore...

Awesome! Thanks for the data point. Being an engineer I'm trying to have this whole project laid out while I'm looking for the right vehicle and I know it's all too unique by vehicle so I'm trying to gather as many data points as I have to make sure I'm at least on the right path.

Thanks! Great news on the weight!! Not so much on the loading height, but will figure something out. The Cargoglide is going to add 6" to the floor height for the slideout which is going to be a problem putting the doubles on and I imagine the 34" is with the back end dropped, but will see when...

@Ozrockrat where did you get your murphy hinges? Those are exactly what I'm thinking about for my project...