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Just doing a little cross referencing about the alternator "generator" and it's specification. Rated voltage at 28V. Starts charging at 1180 RPM with a 1:3.268 pulley which means that even at idle (~500 RPM) the alternator pulley is doing somewhere over 1500 RPM which is high enough to start...

Hey Bob - thanks for chiming in! Actually the truck is a '86 U1300L. The house batteries are only connected to the starting batteries by a solenoid (out of view in the upper right of the photo) energized by the ignition switch. While the engine is running, the alternator (with Balmar smart...

Got it! That's pretty simple to do if I can recruit a helper. Maybe even my wife! :sombrero: No 12V loads on the middle tap of the two batteries. They are just connected in series to each other with the house batteries attached as parallel circuit on the (+) terminal in the bottom right corner...

My truck has a 24V starter - how will this affect the test if only using 1 battery? This method is more simple than testing with both batteries with one meter. Then again - just buying a load tester is also pretty easy to do...

Good idea - I like the flexibility that this affords.

Sorry - I should have mentioned in the first post that the two batteries are exactly the same model and were purchased by the PO at the same time. Thanks for the advice. I figured that further independent charging & testing might be the next step so thanks for confirming that. Would you...

My Unimog is an ex-miltary truck and runs as 24V system. Currently I have 2X 12V Group 24M hybrid deep cell marine batteries wired in series for the starting duties. Since my truck is also a camper - I also have a dual battery setup that connects the starting batteries with the house batteries...

Assuming the U1600 and U1750 models are stock, I would imagine the U1750 would be the better choice IMHO. Longer wheelbase (3250 mm vs 2650 mm) and with the stock turbo engine @ ~170 bhp provides a nice amount of power for this type of application. While the 1750 is a bit heavier, it does have a...

Beautiful! Even with mobile phone pictures. Really looking good now. Do you have the Brand / Model of the shower valve / plumbing / head assembly? Just curious as I do like the the one you have there. Ohh - and BTW, where is your solar charge controller being installed? Not sure I caught that...

Depending on the alloys of aluminum & steel - galvanic corrosion between these two materials actually will not be too much of a concern. For galvanic corrosion (just like LukeH mentioned) you must create a galvanic potential between materials. One material acting as a cathode (where corroded...

I personally second the opinion that for a camper the LWB is nearly a must depending on your needs. I can also mention that a turbo is also very nice to have at higher elevations if you have the choice between your three Mogs. Also having the higher hp in combination with the fast axles is a...

Taking a look - seems like a nice choice. Pattern that mimics a softer fabric look but with the durability of linoleum. Can't wait until it gets installed and you can share some photos.

Did you mention previously what flooring material you are planning? I have been watching your thread with great interest. The interior is coming along quite nicely and I can appreciate the clean look of the interior surfaces thus far. Nice work!

Another option for snorkel mods as shown here on this U140L camper with an extended rack on top of the cab. Just food for thought.

Yeah - HUGE congrats Iain. Great to see it come alive again.

David (SpudBoy) incorporated a "recycling" shower arrangement in his MAN truck camper as well. Similar to Maninga - not grey water filtration but a simple way to save water when showering. A few details in David's blog here...

Did you use the same carpeting inside the glove box that you used on the rear wall of the cab (and possibly other places)?

Part II of the Morocco trip in case anyone missed it: