Vario project started

[thebigblue]

I recon you know about outbound:

Doors: http://www.outbound.eu/en/doors.php
Hatches: http://www.outbound.eu/en/hatches.php

 

[jostein]

Yes, indeed Nice stuff.
But two hatches and a door close to the sizes I need (before adding any options or freight) will be close to 5000 EUR. Then I would need to follow up With Outbond Windows and roof Windows for another 4000-5000 EUR..
To stiff for me this time, maybe on the next build

 

[The Artisan]

jostein my thoughts as well...
Kevin

 

[thebigblue]

Yes, it is expensive stuff I agree, and it will be out of my economical reach infinitely, - also It equals a huge amount of diesel too

 

[thebigblue]

Jostein I´ve been through the entire thread but failed to locate info on the size of your flatbed? Thx

 

[jostein]

Measurements are 3,85m x 2,25m.

 

[jostein]

At last, The box is out of the garage and soon on the back of our Vario


Pulling it out on some 8 x 4.


Had to install the roof hatches outside, not enough clearance in the garage door.


Did not have lifting equipment or enough manpower available, but 3 hours of jacking one pallet at the time did the job

 

[jostein]

One of several reasons why this project takes some time, just had to fiddle around making my own gauges/controls...:-S
Wonder why I cannot just go ahead and buy some existing products ane get finished?

 

[Anton2k3]

That looks interesting! Can you give more details on how that works, hardware etc?

 

[docka]

love it, as above details would be great

 

[jostein]

Thanks guys,

-7 inch Linux based touch hmi/plc.
- Homebrew circuit to connect two standard 0-180 ohm level sensors.
- Using RTD temeperature sensors.
Did the graphics and programming myself.

Do you think there could be a market for a similar concept?
If so, what functionality would you like too see?

 

[Anton2k3]

Remote control of lighting circuits would be good...and turning off heating system....tank levels too! I'm going to use victron colorcontolgx for level and electrical system control

 

[jostein]

I think the Victron products are a good choice, I am very satisified after having used them in an off grid solar installation at a cabin.
Good quality and small in size, not to expensive for what you get either.

For my camper box I am installing the Mppt 100/30 solar charger together with their VE direct Bluetooth dongle for monitoring via smartphone APP.
For the panels on the truck roof box, charging the truck batteries, I use a an mppt 75/10 with the same dongle.

By turning of heating system you mean thermostatic control, or just manual on/off?

 

[jostein]

....and now I concider myself owner of a camper vehicle

Got the box in place yesterday.
still a lot left to do inside of course.

 

[Vegard_S]

Gratulerer Jostein! Now you have the coolest camper on the Norwegian west coast! Keep the pics' comming!:wings: