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Love it! although looks like the rear overhang might be a tad long? (60% of wheelbase max)

Other than OEM does anyone have any suggestions for replacing the leaf springs on my NPS300? I vaguely recall someone using Hino parabolics as a direct fit alternative?

We had a voltage battery reading issue (the Multiplus inverter/chargers were reading 200mv low) when we first got them and Victron sent out 2 new inverters without even requiring the old ones back. I've also had fantastic software support from the guys there with regard to integrating their...

5 year update! I had doubts that a camper stuck together with sticky tape and glue would last this long, but it has! I've had to replace the drawer slides that hold the pantry twice due to the "locking" clips shearing off. I've added a strap that now securely locks the pantry in place when...

I'm using the Victron BMV-702 and its midpoint monitoring as a "BMS" , this allows for low voltage, high voltage, and balance alarms / relay triggers. Periodically I charge higher than normal and plug in a Celllog8 to ensure the cells are really still balanced. Any required balancing is...

Great Lakes, Tasmania. -13c atm, the coldest ive had the truck :)

Perhaps I should have packed chains... ;)

https://www.rapidpower.com.au I used these guys, great alternator, made locally in Brisbane. (Upgraded to a 3.5kw unit for our Isuzu NPS 300) Excellent support when I needed some spare parts.

The Mitsubishi 2kW SRK20ZSXA-W is still -miles- ahead of any 12/24/48v DC unit in efficiency. Its coefficient of performance is 7 and it costs less than $500USD. Add a quality Victron 800VA 240v inverter to run it and you're still under $750USD Nothing else comes close in terms of efficiency...

Can I make a suggestion? Forget about a BMS and just use a Victron BMV to monitor the midpoint of the pack. Periodically (I do it less than once a year now) use a celllog8 to check cell balance and manually balance if required. Manual balancing can be as simple as using a long extension cord...

If you're short on roof space I really like this idea to double the solar capacity from http://www.manins.net.au/motorhome/solar.html

It pains me to admit, but in the spirit of full disclosure the "Residential" AC system mounted to our camper failed! While driving ~110km/hr down the highway I heard a screeching metal spinning on metal sound followed by a rhythmic clunk - kaclunk noise from above my head. When I pulled over I...

I'd planned to install pipe to each wheel from the compressor with a short flexible hose so I could do all 4 tyres relatively quickly, even bought the solenoid and 5v pressure sender to automate it with Arduino... one day I guess..

Exactly, I have fused 2.5mm2 (from memory) cables to each cell which terminate to powerlab8 and celllog8 connectors for easy connection if/when required for voltage checks or balancing. Nothing permanently connected.

Just do it... you won't regret it. They're lighter, stronger (support higher loads, faster charging), and cheaper per Ah delivered. The benefit of being able to charge at ridiculously fast rates has been invaluable, a nice drive or fast idle charging via the alternator and you're set for...

If you can't set a suitable output voltage on your alternator , a simple on/off relay works fine too... If you want to get tricky you can automate it based on SoC, Voltage, or when going up hills if you're massively underpowered like in my case :) Its pretty rare our alternator is turned on ...

If you're going to be building a large electrical system I'd consider reverse cycle AC for heating. The new version of ours https://mhiaa.com.au/products/model...-split-systems-avanti-plus-srk20zsxa-w/print/ is even more efficient with an EER of 6.5 , it'll pump 1kw of heat sipping less than...

Alternator output is only half of the equation... Just because it might be rated at "150A" doesnt mean it'll actually produce that. Engine bay heat will reduce the output. You then need to take off all the other loads in the vehicle, and finally you need to consider the battery's ability to take...

I stuck ours on the front , custom aluminium "Z" bracket spreads the load over the roof/edge. You can also see the gap under the solar panels , its ~120mm from the roof to the glass. White blocks half way along each panel provide additional support for the glass (the panels are ~1.5m long)

House hold systems via inverter are still the most efficient by a factor of 2 or 3. It's the difference between workable and ridiculous. Mitsubishi SRK20ZSXA-W is the new version of ours - COP of 6 , you get 2KW (7000 BTU) of cooling for just 310 Watts of electrical input. (And because its...