Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

[Swedeski]

Something like this might work also. There are alot of options for different awg's.

 

[java]

Thanks guys! I guess the question should have been, "do we think a new/heavier terminal is needed?"

 

[guidolyons]

Yes. That tiny 6mmx1.0 stud seems a bit small to carry ant serious amps.

 

[java]

Yes. That tiny 6mmx1.0 stud seems a bit small to carry ant serious amps.

Thanks! Its the same stud the battery connection and alternator uses... Kinda odd.

 

[guidolyons]

True. Still seems undersized... when it's got a cable the size of your thumb hooked up.

 

[java]

True. Still seems undersized... when it's got a cable the size of your thumb hooked up.

Yeah I thought the same thing it's only a 3/8" conductor! Lol I'll see what I can find.

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[java]

Without a fuse at that source, you have a very long battery terminal extending all the way to the back. Albeit, it's insulated and has some protection, but you know...if it can, it will...

My plan (if I ever get to it) is to use something like this at the battery https://www.bluesea.com/products/5191/MRBF_Terminal_Fuse_Block_-_30_to_300A ,

Speaking of my plan, any of that 2/0 left over? May be interested in offsetting some of your costs so far.

And done. I hope it fits nicely

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[pappawheely]

I like the military style because if you run out of room you can just swap in a longer bolt.

 

[java]

I like the military style because if you run out of room you can just swap in a longer bolt.

Yeah that looks ideal. Now to find one

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[pappawheely]

https://www.amazon.com/Deka-Ordnanc...12&sr=8-24&keywords=military+battery+terminal

https://www.grainger.com/product/25...2757!&ef_id=V@MH7wAAAbio6UOY:20170607204036:s

 

[java]

https://www.amazon.com/Deka-Ordnanc...12&sr=8-24&keywords=military+battery+terminal

https://www.grainger.com/product/25...2757!&ef_id=V@MH7wAAAbio6UOY:20170607204036:s

I didn't mean you had to go find them.... I am perfectly capable of that. Thank you though! They didn't appear to have them across the street from my office with the fuse goodies.

 

[java]

And we are now fused for the main run. Yeah I need a battery terminal...

Picked up a "fitted" sun shade, fits nicely, over my phone holder too. Should help a fair bit, that is a big windshield.

 

[java]

A quick question...

Have you thought about make your toilet stall into a shower stall as well? I doesn't look like it would take a lot of work.

Nope, hadn't thought of it. We are planning outdoor shower only. I just have not had the time to cut another hole for the shower.... The kitchen sprayer fits out the window though

It probably would not be very hard. A tub on the floor and a few coats of epoxy on the walls would probably do it.

 

[java]

After 5+ REALLY windy weeks in Baja I was glad to have had our indoor shower... Even though it was so windy most of the time that our water heater wouldn't stay lit. We made due with heating water on the stove and putting it in to a solar shower. A hydronic system is high on Casa's "to do" list.

Wow yeah I can see it would be nice in that scenario. We designed this for winter use for the most part. It just runs out we are using it a lot, so shower was not really part of the plan. Sink and faucet were designed for hair washing however!

It was one of the things we gave up going to the smaller size, and not wanting all the extra moisture inside.


On that note if anyone can find me a Bullfinch Exterior shower port (the same kinda AT uses on their trailers) in stock and in the Us preferably I will forever owe them a beer!!!

These ones

 

[pappawheely]

Wow yeah I can see it would be nice in that scenario. We designed this for winter use for the most part. It just runs out we are using it a lot, so shower was not really part of the plan. Sink and faucet were designed for hair washing however!

It was one of the things we gave up going to the smaller size, and not wanting all the extra moisture inside.


On that note if anyone can find me a Bullfinch Exterior shower port (the same kinda AT uses on their trailers) in stock and in the Us preferably I will forever owe them a beer!!!

These ones

Oh now you want help. :wings: