Thank you, thought it maybe around 6100mm. Understand about the detailed info. Enjoy your build process.
ACELA 6X6 WITH SLRV EXPEDITION BOX NEW BUILD
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poohbearusvi
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Just got this drawing from SLRV showing the Acela chassis with the box. It shows the integration of their hydraulic front winch (20,000 lbs) and bumper as well as the bush guard around the the cab and storage box on top. They managed to get 158 gallons for fuel in. I asked for space for a small diesel generator. They tell me I won’t need it with the 5kw engine run charger they are installing. However, they have left the space there if I really want to add one later. So I’ve got extra storage on the rail in the meantime. Also got a shot of the finished cabinets being laid out on the shop floor. I’m told the panels are done and windows on order from KCT in Germany. Bit by bit we get closer.
wfv56
Active member
Congrats. Those guys are on it!
Hiya
Unless you are very decided on when you will be where I think it's a bit odd for someone to tell you a genny will not be needed. Far enough from the equator in the wrong season and solar won't do much so are they suggesting you sit for an hour or two with the engine running to recharge?
Also, are solar panel sizes fixed already? If not, just consider you could shunt rooflights and or other roof furniture to better accommodate "more"
Also, will there be any allowance for various international mains hook up?
Lovely truck!
Unless you are very decided on when you will be where I think it's a bit odd for someone to tell you a genny will not be needed. Far enough from the equator in the wrong season and solar won't do much so are they suggesting you sit for an hour or two with the engine running to recharge?
Also, are solar panel sizes fixed already? If not, just consider you could shunt rooflights and or other roof furniture to better accommodate "more"
Also, will there be any allowance for various international mains hook up?
Lovely truck!
foxhunter
Adventurer
My Cummins diesel generator won’t start if it is much below freezing and above a few thousand feet. So I am thinking the 5 kw charger is a good ideaHiya
Unless you are very decided on when you will be where I think it's a bit odd for someone to tell you a genny will not be needed. Far enough from the equator in the wrong season and solar won't do much so are they suggesting you sit for an hour or two with the engine running to recharge?
Also, are solar panel sizes fixed already? If not, just consider you could shunt rooflights and or other roof furniture to better accommodate "more"
Also, will there be any allowance for various international mains hook up?
Lovely truck!
poohbearusvi
Well-known member
Hi. After living in the Caribbean for 30 years, we have a strong aversion to the cold which means we will tend to stay where it's sunny! But I understand clouds and rain. We have 1780 watts of fixed solar panels and 1080 amps of lithium batteries. If running the engine is problematic, we at least have the option of installing the genny as the space will be there as well as being pre-wired. Our unit will have both 240v and 120v charging plugs. Again, I'd rather wait to see if we really need it.Hiya
Unless you are very decided on when you will be where I think it's a bit odd for someone to tell you a genny will not be needed. Far enough from the equator in the wrong season and solar won't do much so are they suggesting you sit for an hour or two with the engine running to recharge?
Also, are solar panel sizes fixed already? If not, just consider you could shunt rooflights and or other roof furniture to better accommodate "more"
Also, will there be any allowance for various international mains hook up?
Lovely truck!
poohbearusvi
Well-known member
That's good to know. As you said, it's only to run AC for any length of time. I think our big windows will let plenty of air in. We have three 1200x600, one each of 1600x600, 600x600, 440x600 and 440x600.
gregmchugh
Observer
Interesting, our Onan 6000 QD has started fine 0 deg F and at 5000 ft...
And I imagine you weren't at those extremities at the wrong end of the season!
Joe917
Explorer
Normally not, but we are living in the truck at the moment in Ottawa and have been since late February(definitely the wrong season). The solar has kept up apart from about 5 total hours of generator run time. the roof needs to be kept snow free. The truck has been stationary for the majority of the winter so we had no benefit from engine charging apart from occasional short engine runs to keep starter batteries charged and engine lubed.And I imagine you weren't at those extremities at the wrong end of the season!
My experience of solar producing pretty much nothing is a Scottish winter at around 57 degrees N, and Iceland in September at 65 degrees north. Ottawa has about the same latitude as Milan which I would consider tropical! Snow, cold and joking aside, the sun still has a lot of power there.
We have a 2KW petrol genny if needed.
We have a 2KW petrol genny if needed.