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  1. SquirrellCook

    Earth 2 van

    I've gone feral mad for fine stranded wire in screw clamp fittings. Much easier than soldering the ends of the blighters.
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    Bloody Stixall Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

    And people wonder why I'm so anal about some of the things I do. I think wood against treated steel is great, as long and the wood never gets wet. I'm sure something corrosive comes out of it. Wet can be humidity as well as condensation. I've had treated steel cars that have had body repairs...
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    Another Victron Orion thread - sorry

    LOL thanks Steve for admitting it, took me over a week to find it. ;)
  4. SquirrellCook

    Home assemble LiFePo4

    Test firing today, yes they take a charge. Box fabrication soon.
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    Another Victron Orion thread - sorry

    What a load of rubbish I am! Orion set the alarm off this morning. Problem solved, I disabled the charger. Still haven't figured out where the off switch is yet? ;)
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    Starting a new build- Need insulation, for noise and heat.

    https://motorhomebuilder.com/threads/violating-a-princess.66638/post-877411 What many project managers don’t understand is how to shop. It wasn’t that expensive.
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    Another Victron Orion thread - sorry

    I think what wildebus is saying, is that if a d+ signal was used to turn the Orion off. Switching the ignition off would turn the Orion on.
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    Another Victron Orion thread - sorry

    What you described Pete, is exactly what I expect would happen. Maybe it would be better to mention what you would like to happen. Then I expect someone could come up with a configuration to make it happen.
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    Starting a new build- Need insulation, for noise and heat.

    And this was purchased from a Boat building company.
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    VRM updates

    There becomes a point when you are too clever for your own good. Keep it simple. ;)
  11. SquirrellCook

    Starting a new build- Need insulation, for noise and heat.

    I’m sorry I will have to disagree with you about the marine ply. I purchased some from Bristol with all the correct markings. It was no more water and moisture tolerant than shutting ply. It cost me a lot of time and money to refit Murky’s wet room after it failed. Varnishing is an excellent...
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    Victron just arrived

    Now I know why your charger is for sale. I’m keeping mine as they are good chargers.
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    Violating a Princess!

    Running two machines for the last couple of days made me determined to do a little for myself. My heating arrangement is somewhat bespoke, with bidirectional ducting. A problem area was below the rear heaters. Left and right ducting is connected together at the back, with the option to heat the...
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    Victron just arrived

    Have you tried Mercedes for prices, I often find they are cheaper than ebay.
  15. SquirrellCook

    Victron just arrived

    Thanks for pointing that out, I was thinking of doing something similar with the Betty build. Though the multiplus has an auxiliary output for holding another battery up. That should be enough to handle the parasitic drain. I guess as I think Sprinter is doing, using the engine to charge his...
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    Starting a new build- Need insulation, for noise and heat.

    One thing I would mention is not to use ply for the floor. Use Buffalo board or some other phenolic resin board. If you ever have a problem with damp, it will not delaminate. Also 12mm thick should be enough using this stiffer material. Betty is getting it even on the shower walls.
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    Victron just arrived

    I have an Orion in Murky, permanently connected between the habitation batteries and the starter battery. I'm controlling it with voltage levels. So when the sun goes to bed and the MPPT isn't charging the habitation battery voltage drops. Turning of the Orion. In the morning with the sun...
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    Starting a new build- Need insulation, for noise and heat.

    Don't worry about it for later welding, I think it was 70's alfa's had in in the sills. Even welding with oxyacetylene, it just gets out of the way. If combined with some oily deposit it will burn. Though nothing your fire watcher shouldn't be able to deal with. Hence I recommend treating for...
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    Starting a new build- Need insulation, for noise and heat.

    If you want a comfortable van, I think insulation if the key. Avoid any soft absorbent material. The manufacturers may claim it repels water, but that is when it's not covered in road dirt. I'd be tempted to treat any potential rust areas first also. Aerosol spray foams are horrible in my...
  20. SquirrellCook

    DVLA requirements for change to motor caravan

    The trouble is now delivery vans, horse boxes and motorhomes can share the same mouldings! It states that the body type does not dictate the use for the vehicle. I checked mine with the clean air website and it came back with body type coach. If I managed to get the taxation class to PLG with...
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