YETI Interior Build/Overview

[pratty85]

McZippie,
I like the sound of your setup and it seems really efficient! Esp. since I have a high idle setting on my DP Tuner chip. But I don't want to carry 2 different types of fuel, and I don't have the space for a diesel generator. With the increasing efficiency and durability of solar panels, I am going to take full advantage of the sun. My panels are not going to be permanently fixed like most peoples, I will be able to park in the shade and simple run my extension chord out into the sun to achieve maximum absorption. http://www.zampsolar.com/ This place has a nice portable kit with quick connects with a reasonable price.

Right now I am running dual Diehard Platinum Deep cycle batteries with 933cca. I have been running them for about 10 months now. Very impressed to say the least. I am going to stick with having 2 different charging systems for now. I need to make use of that nice skid-plate space. Now with UJOR's OBA kit, I no longer need to mount my compressor back there.

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Great write up on a great build! The Adrian liner is such a nice piece, a clean, safe solution for sure. :drool:

The difference in him squeezing the 4" DP in there is that it is a 7.3, a little different than trying that with a 6.0, with store bought goodies anyway.

 

[ericvs]

The difference in him squeezing the 4" DP in there is that it is a 7.3, a little different than trying that with a 6.0, with store bought goodies anyway.

I was mostly just hijacking (sorry) to give ujoint a hard time (for fun of course!). That 4" is so burly looking jammed under the doghouse. I like it.

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.

Good to know. I am going to have to make my own anyway, so now I don't feel too bad that this one doesn't work.

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

I was mostly just hijacking (sorry) to give ujoint a hard time (for fun of course!). That 4" is so burly looking jammed under the doghouse. I like it.

No worries, I wasn't bustin' your hump, just trying to pass info. I know tone can be difficult in writing. :bike_rider:

 

[pratty85]

Great write up on a great build! The Adrian liner is such a nice piece, a clean, safe solution for sure. :drool:

Thanks! I Really like it now that everything is installed. Just twiddling my thumbs waiting on the custom sofa bed to get here! I just received my hood louvers today, so Those will get installed. And I have to re-seal the rear pop out windows.

 

[SoCalChaos]

another damn fine build!

 

[ChewieCopilotsYETI]

I want to be in Yeti!!!

 

[pratty85]

Damnit Chewie!!!

 

[pratty85]

Well after getting the sides installed I decided to skip the plywood under the rubber mat. It would have given me a flatter floor, but it would have caused my walls to not sit flush. But given the design I can easily install it later.

 

[pratty85]

Well I finally received the right pieces for the headliner and installed them. So my walls, ceiling, and floor are done.

I also received my ladder from www.toolup.com.
I ordered the carrying case for easy storage. Here it is next to a 35" tire:

Here is it collapsed out of the case:

Here it is extended for roof rack access:

Here it is completely extended to show its reaching capabilities, that is the top of the railing on the second story.

 

[notmiller]

Great idea! Are the top few rungs easily removable? Seems like someone could shave maybe 6" off the collapsed length for a little more storage room savings.

 

[pratty85]

Not sure, I don't mind the added height though. I have plenty of space because most of my storage is in bags. So everything just piles in. Plus I have had several instances where I have needed a ladder on trips(other than for getting to my roof rack.

This was the old method of reaching the rack:

 

[Overland Hadley]

I like the ladder.

 

[pratty85]

Thanks for the compliment!
I understand about the family. I have just me and my girlfriend. I would really like to have an Espar setup, but having enough money is the usual holdup. Where did you get your Espar setup from?

 

[pratty85]

KTMRIDER,
How well does the ac/heater unit work? Do you have any pictures of what it looks like? I would love to have a Heater/AC combo setup but I am not sure which direction to go. My father has an Espar heating system in in Semi and he loves it, but his is just for heating.