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So a rather long break from the forum with some rather large up and downs in the project which I wont go into at this stage (mainly related to budget and timeline). We have (finally) ordered the intermediate frame, toolboxes and GRP box which ill make anther post about as we made some changes to...

I was looking for some advice, what type of clearances do i need between the box and the cab? The current clearance on the design is 132mm from box to back of cab. And approx. 80mm from the brush bars to the roof rack (this can be changed pretty easily) So the question is, as the box sways what...

Little update, our truck arrived on the 12th in the UK and is safely tucked into the AV garage, seems like she got a little dirty on the trip down from Lillehammer!

They say topo graphics are the next mountain scene when it comes to van/truck life :) Very cool truck Aleksey!

I think in most cases you would not have an issue if the truck is legal and follows it's country specific rules concerning rebuilding. I do not think the host country would/could impose its own vehicular rules for guests? I know Norway has rules for over 3500kgs vehicles having "official" snow...

Yes, any lifts or permanently mounted racks etc is part of the calculation and that would include spares or any motorcycle lift. At least in Norway which normally follows EC laws..

You are inverting then converting and there are losses on both ends, which is not easy to calculate as you stated. I find it interesting that Victron are not stating the efficiencies of their combo-inverter chargers (who cares when plugged into shore power right). But, if you look at their...

You have a very organised mess mate, I think your BMS units are very well planned indeed!

So, it can be orientated however you like, the picture shows the input on the left and DC distribution on the right (fused but no fuses installed). The "power in" can also be modified with for fuses as a cheaper version of DC "distributor". Yea, they are big actually, but they will end up...

For those that were curious about a full on lynx input, shunt/ main fuse and DC distribution setup. Clearly see the shunt in the middle with the main positive fuse holder. I'm still waiting on my 2020 profiles and most of the electrical terminals to start to "power brick" build out (or so I'm...

Design is based on interpretation of requirements. Your requirements differ from sitecs and probably most who don't want to or don't have the option (based on other design criteria) to add recessed steps to their box. So don't bash his design that suits his requirements that are perfectly valid...

A little bit of genius there! If you don't mind the conversion inefficiencies :D Good inverters are expensive too thou, and power is power so you need to make sure you alternator can manage, genius thou!

KCT have decent lead times still, but my lord they are expensive ?. Not like outbound are cheap either, we have outfitted a new triple glazed alu framed, anodised wall to ceiling 140m2 cabin for less than the outbound windows, doors, hatches, etc for our truck.. What can you do ?‍♂️

Good luck with getting your Outbound order in April, I mean that, we ordered ours before they had the 6 month lead time (2 months I think it was), eventually got ours on October, 9 months almost..

maintenance nightmare?

Nice work with the winch! I have not covered that area yet, I am still in the middle ground of the arguments for/against fitting them :LOL: We decided on a Separett toilet, they have a model that is designed to have urine extraction which we are will plumb into the our 50L grey tank. Quite...

It was delivered safely to the north sea terminal thankfully. I didnt like the look of that front belt either :LOL:

I feel that, I am looking at 12.5 hours for a full 10kw charge with duel Orion units (800w). But Most people do not have 250A alternators, I am changing mine for a 100A one but anything bigger I would need to up-rate my belts, pulleys etc (I have been told and read on this forum).., My...

Do you know if they have the 3PMSF rating? I was thinking of a set of 20"s in a few years for my Africa plans... Problem is they will be illegal here in Norway on trucks (even in summer) if they dont have the 3PMSF.. Are XZL2 the only real option for 20" rims?

Nice, but lifpo4 will as you kmow pull most of the times 1C charging (or more) if not regulated. Which will fry most people alternators, so I would not recommend giving this advice to anybody that has not matched their alternator output to their battery absorption profile. Even so, using elastic...