YETI Interior Build/Overview

[pratty85]

I got a decent amount of work done this afternoon. The cabin is fully insulated now, minus the doghouse. I didn't feel like tackling that dirty job tonight.

Hmm...something is missing?

Dynamat extreme installed

Insulation installed

New recliner is installed

I had to re-route the airbag sensor wire so it would reach and allow the seat to swivel

Tomorrow will bring more work, and more pictures!

 

[pratty85]

I thought I would post some pics of the down pipe clearance. If anyone was curious if a 4" down-pipe will fit, the answer is barely.

 

[bknudtsen]

Nice! Did the swivel base raise the seat height at all?

 

[pratty85]

Not enough to notice! I really like it, It will be great on those rainy days that me and my girlfriend are stuck inside. The sofa bed will be in between the wheel wells.

 

[pratty85]

I made a lot of progress today. I finished the insulation and started to put up the Adrain steel poly liner and found I needed longer screws. So that will wait til tomorrow. I also laid down the Adrian steel rubber mat.

 

[pratty85]

I was very pleased with the insulation kit from quiet ride solutions. The material was very easy to work with and they made sure I had more than enough material and glue. So far I am not impressed with the Poly-liner kit. It doesn't cover all of the interior.....just the majority. Although their 3/16 rubber mat was nice.

 

[bknudtsen]

Looks like you're skipping the plywood floor for now? Also, do you have a pic of the other side of the insulation you are using? Curious of what type of material it is.

 

[pratty85]

I decided to wait on the plywood floor till I knew for sure how much space I had. But I am headed to the store in a few minutes to get screws and possibly plywood. I will shoot a pic of the insulation backing today for ya.

 

[pratty85]

Ok almost done, just waiting on the head liner....they gave me one for a standard van, not the extended body.....so that is getting shipped to me.

This is the material that covers 95% of the interior:

This kit made a HUGE difference! I can actually talk to the passenger in a soft voice, and it keeps it nice and cool so the ac compressor isn't working overtime.

 

[McZippie]

I am going for a very simple, functional interior as well.

Like! Enjoy reading your build.

As you well know, you have the A#1 platform with 7.3L

What a difference my experience has been between having both a 7.3 and 6.0 Diesels.
2001 7.3 170,000 miles no engine work, except a new alternator.
2009 6.0 38,000 miles $10,000 of estimated warranty work.
Both engines 100% stock.

FWIW If looking for "simple and functional" kitchen ideas.
Here a few crummy cell phone pics of ours.
The office store milk-crates have lids that are cut out of Starboard.
When camping the crates can be taken outside and also used as end tables for camp chairs.
The food preparation area on top of the microwave is also Starboard.
Microwave is set up to run off of generator, shore-power or batteries via inverter.
Engle fridge is money well spent.
Base and shelves are from http://www.eaglegrp.com/
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[pratty85]

I am planning on having my entire accessory 12v electrical system run through that vented box in the back corner, fuse block, battery monitor, solar panel plug ins etc. The batteries will be located in the UJOR skid plate. My second alternator will feed those batteries while I am driving down the road and when I am parked the solar panels will keep my charge. I will be using an Engel fridge freezer combo led lighting, and a 2000 watt inverter.

The reason I chose that corner to put everything is because it covers up where the factory jack was located. The Adrian steel kit doesn't have an option where it covers it up.

 

[pratty85]

McZippie I like the food storage in the milk crates, I am currently using one in between the driver and passenger seat for a "catch all"

 

[ericvs]

uhh, I think I am addicted to 4x4 vans. Between this one, Chris's rigs on fb and bknudtsen van (+ all the other 4x4 van running around) I can't get over how awesome these are! dang! I am going to give Chris a hard time right here and say that you should maybe offer an outsourcing program for UJOR to install those 4" downpipes. haha! just messing around. Since you have everything pulled apart, have you thought about these overhead storage dealies? I tried to get one on my truck, but it has a overhead console. Looking at your pics, I see that one would probably fit in there real nice. (no affiliation, I just think they are the bees knees)
http://shop.autoanything.com/driving-accessories/60A4596A0A0.aspx?w4n=1.
Anyway, looking forward to following this thread. Subscribed.

 

[McZippie]

I am planning on having my entire accessory 12v electrical system run through that vented box in the back corner, fuse block, battery monitor, solar panel plug ins etc. The batteries will be located in the UJOR skid plate. My second alternator will feed those batteries while I am driving down the road and when I am parked the solar panels will keep my charge. I will be using an Engel fridge freezer combo led lighting, and a 2000 watt inverter.

The reason I chose that corner to put everything is because it covers up where the factory jack was located. The Adrian steel kit doesn't have an option where it covers it up.

FWIW again:

Interest plan, to have one alternator for charging the starting batteries and one alternator for charging house batteries.
I came up with a different plan to take advantage of our dual alternators.

You didn't mention having along a small generator, but you may want to consider one; to get more available battery power for the house.
I don't separate my house and starting batteries. Having one larger battery bank has the advantage of more available power for the house.
With the diesel there are two battery boxes on the passenger side rails and should be room for a third one.
We have 3 AGM batteries on the frame rails in Ford OEM battery boxes for 225 Amp hours.

AGMs with low resistance, allows for very rapid charging. With two alternators you already have the perfect set up for rapid charging.
I can recharge our 3 batteries in like 20 minutes with our dual alternators. Have seen them take a whopping 219 amps on the amp monitor while recharging with engine at fast idle. With both alternator charging one battery bank it's important that all the batteries are the same type.

Of course, not separating the starting and house batteries runs the risk of discharging to low for engine starting.
If that would happen, pull out the small genie and in a few minutes at 40 amps there is enough juice to restart the engine.
Adding solar panels also reduces the engine starting risk.

While parked I monitor the batteries with very visible, separate Blue Sea amp and volt guages.

 

[pratty85]

uhh, I think I am addicted to 4x4 vans. Between this one, Chris's rigs on fb and bknudtsen van (+ all the other 4x4 van running around) I can't get over how awesome these are! dang! I am going to give Chris a hard time right here and say that you should maybe offer an outsourcing program for UJOR to install those 4" downpipes. haha! just messing around. Since you have everything pulled apart, have you thought about these overhead storage dealies? I tried to get one on my truck, but it has a overhead console. Looking at your pics, I see that one would probably fit in there real nice. (no affiliation, I just think they are the bees knees)
http://shop.autoanything.com/driving-accessories/60A4596A0A0.aspx?w4n=1.
Anyway, looking forward to following this thread. Subscribed.[/QUOTE

Glad you are enjoying the 4x4 van world. Its a good addiction! I ordered one of those overhead storage things, and they are nothing like the picture. no storage space and build really cheap. I returned it. I have been wanting and overhead storage area esp for my CB radio setup, but it looks like I will have to make one.