My next new build is about to start - V3 Explorer - Feedback from the group needed

[ski_bike_camp]

Looks great! Whose front bumper?

I like the Lithium batteries too, just out of my budget at the moment and I had the AGM's

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Buckstop Classic 2 Bumper (Steel)

 

[CoyoteThistle]

Truck looks awesome!

Look forward to details on your battery setup. Is it a packaged setup like Victron or did you build your own system?

I'm just getting my 100Ah DIY lithium system up and testing - I'm always looking for more info and examples...

matt

 

[ski_bike_camp]

Truck looks awesome!

Look forward to details on your battery setup. Is it a packaged setup like Victron or did you build your own system?

I'm just getting my 100Ah DIY lithium system up and testing - I'm always looking for more info and examples...

matt

I worked with Jim Rixen at Rixen Enterprises to put it together. Right now all the cells are held together with big cable ties. I am building a composite box with a heater to hold them all.

 

[ski_bike_camp]

More truck pictures. Looking Bad $#@

 

[java]

Looking really good!! Cant wait to see it together

 

[tommyt]

Guys... Don't run your Lithium Batteries past 20% of charge. Technomadia at http://www.technomadia.com/lithium/ have been extensively testing and reporting on their LiFePo4 batteries in their bus conversion for about 4 years now. There is a wealth of information about lithium batteries on their site and Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHSpJWgeiEw

Regards,
Tom

 

[ski_bike_camp]

Guys... Don't run your Lithium Batteries past 20% of charge. Technomadia at http://www.technomadia.com/lithium/ have been extensively testing and reporting on their LiFePo4 batteries in their bus conversion for about 4 years now. There is a wealth of information about lithium batteries on their site and Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHSpJWgeiEw

Regards,
Tom

Thanks for the link. I watched it. My system has most of what they discuss. I also have much of the same parts as the newer couple's system.

 

[bajarat]

View attachment 385977Thanks to John @ Stazworks! These babies are going to look great. Check out the extra little carbon detail he did to match the rest of the truck theme.

What are the wheels 'rated' at and is it confirmed via destructive testing?

thanks

 

[ski_bike_camp]

What are the wheels 'rated' at and is it confirmed via destructive testing?

thanks

I don't have a specific number. The rough guess in talking to the boys is roughly 5000lbs. I am not sure if Stazworks did any destructive testing. I looked high and low for a wheel (in the size I was interested in) rated anything much above 3000lbs and really had a hard time finding anything. I hope I have it right

 

[ski_bike_camp]

Ceiling stringers


Every yacht (even if it is a land yacht) needs a little cedar. These stringers will support ash slats which will form the ceiling.

 

[ski_bike_camp]

Electrical panel assembled. Next step, wiring ...


Bluesea - 12v & 120v Distribution Panel
Rixen/Espar - Hot water & Hydronic heat
Magnum Energy - Inverter/Charger Remote
Morningstar - ProStar MPPT Solar Charger Controller (new model)

 

[java]

That is some serious electrical! Love those blue sea panels but damn are they proud of them.

 

[Xfactor]

Updates please

 

[ski_bike_camp]

Updates please

X, I wish I had more for you. A bit of a stall on my end. More woodwork but nothing too exciting to take pictures of. I am in a mad scramble to get a bunch done because I get the truck in Breckenridge from DK Diesel April 26th. By May 1st or there abouts, I expect the box will get mated to the 3-point pivot. Big days ahead. Did you see the pics on page 11 of the truck?

 

[Xfactor]

thanks, I've been following along…DJ and crew do great work, I'm sure you will be happy with it all…i know i was.

cheers! look forward to seeing it all together. i may pop down and check out the truck while it is his shop.