Vario project started

jostein

Adventurer
Yes, indeed Nice stuff.
But two hatches and a door close to the sizes I need (before adding any options or freight) will be close to 5000 EUR. Then I would need to follow up With Outbond Windows and roof Windows for another 4000-5000 EUR..
To stiff for me this time, maybe on the next build:)
 

thebigblue

Adventurer
Yes, it is expensive stuff I agree, and it will be out of my economical reach infinitely, - also It equals a huge amount of diesel too :)
 

jostein

Adventurer
At last, The box is out of the garage and soon on the back of our Vario:)

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Pulling it out on some 8 x 4.

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Had to install the roof hatches outside, not enough clearance in the garage door.

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Did not have lifting equipment or enough manpower available, but 3 hours of jacking one pallet at the time did the job:)
 
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jostein

Adventurer
One of several reasons why this project takes some time, just had to fiddle around making my own gauges/controls...:-S
Wonder why I cannot just go ahead and buy some existing products ane get finished?:)

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jostein

Adventurer
Thanks guys,

-7 inch Linux based touch hmi/plc.
- Homebrew circuit to connect two standard 0-180 ohm level sensors.
- Using RTD temeperature sensors.
Did the graphics and programming myself.

Do you think there could be a market for a similar concept?
If so, what functionality would you like too see?
 

Anton2k3

Adventurer
Remote control of lighting circuits would be good...and turning off heating system....tank levels too! I'm going to use victron colorcontolgx for level and electrical system control
 

jostein

Adventurer
I think the Victron products are a good choice, I am very satisified after having used them in an off grid solar installation at a cabin.
Good quality and small in size, not to expensive for what you get either.

For my camper box I am installing the Mppt 100/30 solar charger together with their VE direct Bluetooth dongle for monitoring via smartphone APP.
For the panels on the truck roof box, charging the truck batteries, I use a an mppt 75/10 with the same dongle.

By turning of heating system you mean thermostatic control, or just manual on/off?
 

jostein

Adventurer
....and now I concider myself owner of a camper vehicle:)
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Got the box in place yesterday.
still a lot left to do inside of course.
 

Vegard_S

Adventurer
Gratulerer Jostein! Now you have the coolest camper on the Norwegian west coast! Keep the pics' comming!:wings:
 

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