DAKA Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 If we "live long enough" (It's a "guy" thing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 28 minutes ago, DAKA said: If we "live long enough" (It's a "guy" thing) The stupid Dems do everything needed to balloon and burst the bubble. We will see a crash in the next 3 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railfancwb Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 7 hours ago, crockett said: Its actually pretty messy by this point. There is not much room to make things look nice. Not having access to a proper shop takes also a toll. When lot prices come back down, I'll buy some land. At least 5 acres. Large, AC'd shop and new house to come. Say hello to welding station, CNC machines, woodworking corner, etc. Please remember to add new threads for these new tasks. When 30 year fixed mortgage rates return to the “normal” 6% to 7% range from their present 3% range land prices will probably drop like a rock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Final to-do list - install solar and / or shore power charger - finish flooring - design and fabricate composting toilet - design and install bed frame with slide-out - build 2 drawers for under the bed - install vinyl sheet and molding - cut matrass and sew covers - install roof or window fan - design and install custom roof rack - install solar panel Maintenance - replace coolant temp sensor - replace upper intake and gaskets - replace coils - check cat - check linkage - paint hood, tail gate, front bumper and lower section of front doors 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Just placed the order for the solar and the offshore chargers. Both come with Bluetooth and apps. Also increased insurance coverage by 5 grand for added modifications. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 Finally found a roof rack system that spans more than just the widths of the sliding doors. My van didn't come with a rack, and almost all aftermarket system need to be clamped on when the doors are open, which limits the distance between the bars. The solar panel I will be installing covers basically the entire roof, so I need a rack where I can mount the cross bars far apart For the longest time I thought I'd have to fabricate my own, which would have forced me to buy that expensive welder right away, but tonight I found a solution. Those tracks come in different lengths, with another version going all the way to the windshield. The entire kit will be over 500 bucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAKA Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 10 hours ago, crockett said: Finally found a roof rack system that spans more than just the widths of the sliding doors. My van didn't come with a rack, and almost all aftermarket system need to be clamped on when the doors are open, which limits the distance between the bars. The solar panel I will be installing covers basically the entire roof, so I need a rack where I can mount the cross bars far apart For the longest time I thought I'd have to fabricate my own, which would have forced me to buy that expensive welder right away, but tonight I found a solution. Those tracks come in different lengths, with another version going all the way to the windshield. The entire kit will be over 500 bucks. Your "project" is like a BOAT (Break Out Another Thousand) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Added solar charger and shore power charger: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampfox762 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Really magnificent Sir!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAKA Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Does this mean that you can "find" an outlet anywhere and just "plug in"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 56 minutes ago, DAKA said: Does this mean that you can "find" an outlet anywhere and just "plug in"? Yes, I now have 3 charging options for the main battery: through the alternator when the engine is running, any 120 v hookup from my garage / RV park / whatever, and the solar panel on the roof. 30 amps, 30 amps, and 50 amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 120 volt hookup is under the car, protected from rain, unlike on all RV's where they mount the inlet right into a side, open to any weather conditions. Sealed with FlexSeal paste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Got my solar panel... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunboat1 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Sheer genius. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 All 3 chargers are running. They all come with Bluetooth and APPS for the phone. Also changed my mind on the roof rack. Not going to spend 500 bucks on a kit. Just ordered aluminum Strut Channels and Channel Nuts. Will make my own rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAKA Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 WHERE do you find all this neat stuff ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 Replacing old with new tech... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/1/2021 at 6:26 AM, DAKA said: WHERE do you find all this neat stuff ??? Mc Master Carr for everything hardware: https://www.mcmaster.com/ Digikey and Mouser for everything electronics: https://www.digikey.com/ https://www.mouser.com/ Fittings at Andersons: https://andersonfittings.com/ Dodge / Mopar OEM parts for the best price at Mopar Parts Giant: https://www.moparpartsgiant.com/ All solar / battery / charger / inverter stuff from Victron comes from different eBay sellers (**** Amazon): https://www.ebay.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 These Rivnuts are awesome... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 Rack is done... will install solar panel next week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 I love the minibar in my minivan... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21 shooter Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Dasani and Pure Leaf are really good. Mini bar is cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmohme Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 10 hours ago, crockett said: These Rivnuts are awesome... Yes they are. I used the hell out of them when I was working for a living. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 58 minutes ago, jmohme said: Yes they are. I used the hell out of them when I was working for a living. I discovered them just recently when watching camper build videos on YouTube. I could have done many projects much better in the past... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 Getting ready for longer trips. New intake manifold, new coils, new gaskets, new injector capacitors, new coolant temp sensor. And this is how you clean injectors... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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