Recent content by Peter_n_Margaret

I used an A/C compressor for a number of years. Most need to have a lubrication method which can result in oil in the compressed air. Great air capacity. There is a commercially available version in Oz which has the necessary mods. https://www.endlessair.com.au/ Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

When I finished building our vehiclel, I had no money left, but wanted a decent capacity compressor. I had solar, batteries and a 1300W inverter installed. I bought Chinese 240V AC workshop compressor complete with accumulator tank and all the trimmings for under AUD$100. Used that for 3 years...

And after construction, simply glue a steel or aluminium or fibreglass plate to the skin to spread the load. Material, size and attachment varied according to the load. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

Avoid choosing a unit that has more heating capacity than you need otherwise it will cycle on and off too much. Check the minimum heat output. Some turn down lower than others before switching off and then re-starting. Open a window. We have a Webasto. I don't use the thermostat, just on-off...

I run Michelin 305/70R19.5 XDE2 on our 4WD motorhome. It is intended as a semi trailer drive tyre. They provide a wide range of load and speed data for this tyre. It is rated at 3075kg per tyre at 112psi for highway speeds but they also quote overload speed limited information. It has a single...

I have a seperate diesel tank for the heater too because that lets me add 10% kerosene to reduce gelling in cold conditions. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

No, but I have pics of most things if there is a specific question. My vehicle(s) are diesel. They have no glow plugs and can be very difficult to start if cold. Heating them with the Webasto takes a while (45+ minutes), but is always effective. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

I have had a Webasto hydronic style diesel heater in our motorhome for 9 years. It has been totally problem free. Best thing since sliced bread. It is connected to the engine cooling system which provides exceptional benefits. Drive 20 minutes and the HWS is hot, and you can heat the living area...

I have gas struts on our pop-top. They are 700Nm (157Lbs Force), whch is more than they need to be. They are also longer than they need to be. The actual mechanical advantage can be adjusted by adjusting the angle. There are multiple attachment points at the bottom end of each gas strut to allow...

Linear actuators are an alternative to gas struts for some jobs. All sorts of lengths, powers and speeds available. Put the switch wherever you want or even make them remote controlled. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

For the odd occasions that we might need more than 2 seats, I had seat belts fitted to the 2 seats in the camper section and appropriately approved. A much better use of space. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

I typically run 10% kerosene in our Webasto, primarily to reduce the chances of gelling during cold mornings. When choosing a diesel heater, look closely at the MINIMUM heat output it can modulate down to. It is a mistake to buy one that has too much capacity for the requirement. Cheers, Peter...

The ability to deliver amps is a function of the BMS rather that the LiFePO4 chemistry. I am using a 4.5kg, 30Ah, 880A CCA LiFePO4 cranking battery for our 4L diesel, similar to these. https://superstart.com.au/product-category/CAR-BATTERIES/?ssb-cat=ssb-lithium-starting You should be able to...

I am building another fibreglass sandwich box at the moment. The bed-over is tapered towards the front (to be more tree friendly) and long enough for a N-S bed which we much prefer. Like the one in the avatar but a tad longer. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

If you do it 'right', once you go to LiFePO4, you will never go back and you will probably never buy another battery either. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome