Recent content by luthj

I appreciate the feedback. As mentioned I have some budget constraints. So while quite nice, the EarthCruiser CORE isn't an option at this point, priced at $140K+ for a chassis. Combined with a box and fit-out, total outlay would be $250k+ It also is likely more capability than I need. Of...

A really quick sketch/model on the 132" WB. 37" tires and a 3" lift. Obviously that is the most recent body style, as that was what I could find in a brief search. 15ft interior box is a bit excessive, but a place to start. 22.5' overall length is a bit more than I want.

Greetings, The wife and I have done a fair bit of overland travel over the years (Aus, NZ, Central America). Started in a tiny VW camper, currently in a 140WB T1N MB sprinter. The sprinter has has served us well for the last 10 years. The buildout and drivetrain are mostly custom at this...

Hello folks. It's been a while (over three years!) since I posted any updates. We have been working to build up funds for our retirement and next long term adventure. Most of the happenings with the van are posted over here. https://sprinter-source.com/forums/index.php?threads/41215/page-63...

It has been a hot minute. I replaced the unit in this thread with one made from a Midea-U inverter mini split. The new unit is much quieter, and a fair bit more efficient. See from post 1034 in the thread below. https://sprinter-source.com/forums/index.php?threads/41215/page-52#post-1531708

I really like ours. The big mod for me was ditching that provided router and power supply and switching to a DC native system.

X2, for most applications an drop in LFP battery is superior. My Lifeline pack was replaced with a larger (capacity) LFP pack almost 3 years ago, and I haven't looked back. If you are killing lead acid batteries quickly, you likely need to address your charging regime. Lead acid does not...

Can you point me to the testing in question? I looked up that particular test, and it appears to involve a rotating bearing assembly which is intermittently sprayed with water. At first glance I am not sure how representative it is of a static electrical application. If I have some time I...

I understand the general advice, and its good. However I contacted the MG chemicals support, and they indicated this product is fine for use in this application. I can also confirm that it does reduce contact resistance for connections like this (have have measured on two packs compared to...

Mg chemicals 847 paste works great, and they said it was fine on aluminum.

If you opt to do this, make sure the BMS doesn't balance below about 3.4Vpc, and that your target delta V is not any smaller than 10mV. Measurement error can drive the BMS to create an imbalance at 3.2-3.3V (flat are of the curve). For those that charge at high rate (greater than 0.2C)...

You can change the lever length ratio (pivot location) to change the overall motion ratio. If you have a compass and a sheet of paper, you can design a linkage by hand pretty easily. Use the compass to circumscribe an arc corresponding to he motion distance for each linear side, then a second...

Active balancers can actually create imbalance on well matched packs. This is especially true if the balancer can't have its minimum delta V adjusted manually. This is because the measurement error is on the order of 2-10mv, and in the mid range between the knees, this error can result in the...

That t1n is in the boulder area. But there are several that look really similar about. The ncv3 accepts a larger tire, but may need a lift. For my van, I can't go much bigger in the front without a fair bit of modification to the wheel well sheet metal. I could possibly do a 32" tire, if I...

Put the van through it's paces. Was a day of hard work. I don't think we will be doing it again, at least by choice. I can definitely confirm the rollover angle is greater than 30 degrees. The only close calls were nearly hitting the driveshaft. I needed the front locker a few times, used the...