Swivels ordered for the seats.
Insulation package ordered (we plan on adding a layer to the panels ordered, that we can do inside where it's warm).
Bed-rug VanTred ordered.
Windows ordered from Motion Windows--thanks again for that recommendation.
Next up to get en route to us is our electrical system.
I've never done anything electrical, not even changed a wall plug; luckily the better-half's brother in law is a licensed electrican
who can plug everthing up after we run all the wires.
So please help if you have time to fill in my shopping list.
There is no big AirCon unit in our build so no generator nor massive inverter needed, however the she-boss will use a blow dryer on occasion
and we'll both be using laptops. So the first decision is to go sine wave (pure) with the inverter.
We'll charge batteries two ways. From the alternator while driving and plugged into 110v AC at parks/campgrounds. So my inverter should also
be a charger correct? And to further the inverter-charger wish list it seems like it needs to be a charge controller as well.
So please recommend a 2000watt inverter-charger than can monitor the charge on the batteries to prevent overcharge AND that brings up
a question. On the yellow top Optimas shouldn't we also be able to keep them from completely discharging? Say have a limit at 30% discharge
then they shut off?? How is this possible.
Battery choice-
We like the Optima D31a. We'll get two of them if you guys think this is a good choice.
We'll be running 2 FantasticFans at night while sleeping (one drawing in, the other pushing out), this should be the longest draw of any electrical
appliance we'll be using. At times charging cell phones and camera batteries and a couple of hours each night powering the laptop.
Happily our refrigeration/freezing will be met with Arctic Coolers.
We will in the future most likely add the Webasto heater (under the passenger seat) that uses gasoline IF MsNomer's build goes well This year
heating won't be an issue because it will be warm by the time we get 50% of our build done
So our electrical system will be basic compared to many.
When you open the sliding door and look straight at the wall behind the driver's seat will be a cabinet. Inside will
be the inverter-charger, the yellow top Optimas, an AC box a DC box.
We plan to have 6 AC outlets-
foot of bed for mattress pad heater
inside left of sliding door
left inside rear door
3 inside cabinet (lower cabinet all electrical connections/inverter/batteries) for microwave/coffee pot/ power strip for camera battery chargers
DC runs.
LCD lights above head of bed
Inside slider door opening
Above pedestal table
Now a question about the 'house' auxiliary batteries. I know they can be used to start the vehicle if that battery is dead but I need to know what to tell the
electrician.
Thanks as always for your experience and thoughts.
Robert
Insulation package ordered (we plan on adding a layer to the panels ordered, that we can do inside where it's warm).
Bed-rug VanTred ordered.
Windows ordered from Motion Windows--thanks again for that recommendation.
Next up to get en route to us is our electrical system.
I've never done anything electrical, not even changed a wall plug; luckily the better-half's brother in law is a licensed electrican
who can plug everthing up after we run all the wires.
So please help if you have time to fill in my shopping list.
There is no big AirCon unit in our build so no generator nor massive inverter needed, however the she-boss will use a blow dryer on occasion
and we'll both be using laptops. So the first decision is to go sine wave (pure) with the inverter.
We'll charge batteries two ways. From the alternator while driving and plugged into 110v AC at parks/campgrounds. So my inverter should also
be a charger correct? And to further the inverter-charger wish list it seems like it needs to be a charge controller as well.
So please recommend a 2000watt inverter-charger than can monitor the charge on the batteries to prevent overcharge AND that brings up
a question. On the yellow top Optimas shouldn't we also be able to keep them from completely discharging? Say have a limit at 30% discharge
then they shut off?? How is this possible.
Battery choice-
We like the Optima D31a. We'll get two of them if you guys think this is a good choice.
We'll be running 2 FantasticFans at night while sleeping (one drawing in, the other pushing out), this should be the longest draw of any electrical
appliance we'll be using. At times charging cell phones and camera batteries and a couple of hours each night powering the laptop.
Happily our refrigeration/freezing will be met with Arctic Coolers.
We will in the future most likely add the Webasto heater (under the passenger seat) that uses gasoline IF MsNomer's build goes well This year
heating won't be an issue because it will be warm by the time we get 50% of our build done
So our electrical system will be basic compared to many.
When you open the sliding door and look straight at the wall behind the driver's seat will be a cabinet. Inside will
be the inverter-charger, the yellow top Optimas, an AC box a DC box.
We plan to have 6 AC outlets-
foot of bed for mattress pad heater
inside left of sliding door
left inside rear door
3 inside cabinet (lower cabinet all electrical connections/inverter/batteries) for microwave/coffee pot/ power strip for camera battery chargers
DC runs.
LCD lights above head of bed
Inside slider door opening
Above pedestal table
Now a question about the 'house' auxiliary batteries. I know they can be used to start the vehicle if that battery is dead but I need to know what to tell the
electrician.
Thanks as always for your experience and thoughts.
Robert