okay, so it looks like 10 pics per thread post is the limit.
i also took out the headliner and tried to fix it. it was detached about 50% of the area. for a long time. when i tried to glue it again, i think i waited too long and it got all stretched out.
i thinking, if it doesn't hold... i will go ahead and tear it off and get some fancy cloth... something fun? something darker then light grey so you can't see many stains.
here is a final picture of the panel installed and hooked up. i had a little mishap where i dropped the panel and ripped out 2 grounds. but all is well now and all the cables are good. i really like how it turned out. that 1/4" baltic birch is super strong. i might add a few more screws to hold it down secure. i will have to see how i feel later.
so now that electrical is kinda done, i need to finish up the insulation in the driver cab area where i pulled in the solar wires. then pull the bed parts back into the van tonight. i am hoping to get a nice test on tuesday. we are going to go for a afternoon/overnight test at a local campground. make sure there are no major changes i need to do before progressing to other things.
over night test items:
lights - 32.5w
mini rice cooker/ steamer - 200w
charger x2 - 25w
maxxfan - 65w
over night testing issues:
sleeping areas for whole family?
humidity and ventilation problems?
water leaks anywhere?
next few steps:
put 1 wall panel up and attach monitor panels
attach inverter for testing?
front cab ceiling insulation
attach bank 2 to system
i also took out the headliner and tried to fix it. it was detached about 50% of the area. for a long time. when i tried to glue it again, i think i waited too long and it got all stretched out.
i thinking, if it doesn't hold... i will go ahead and tear it off and get some fancy cloth... something fun? something darker then light grey so you can't see many stains.
here is a final picture of the panel installed and hooked up. i had a little mishap where i dropped the panel and ripped out 2 grounds. but all is well now and all the cables are good. i really like how it turned out. that 1/4" baltic birch is super strong. i might add a few more screws to hold it down secure. i will have to see how i feel later.
so now that electrical is kinda done, i need to finish up the insulation in the driver cab area where i pulled in the solar wires. then pull the bed parts back into the van tonight. i am hoping to get a nice test on tuesday. we are going to go for a afternoon/overnight test at a local campground. make sure there are no major changes i need to do before progressing to other things.
over night test items:
lights - 32.5w
mini rice cooker/ steamer - 200w
charger x2 - 25w
maxxfan - 65w
over night testing issues:
sleeping areas for whole family?
humidity and ventilation problems?
water leaks anywhere?
next few steps:
put 1 wall panel up and attach monitor panels
attach inverter for testing?
front cab ceiling insulation
attach bank 2 to system
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