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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
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Magazine Rack (3)
All the parts are now ready for assembly.
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04/16/13 04:21pm |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
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Magazine Rack (2)
Before continuing with the assembly, the three front pieces that are made out of Tiger Maple, need some ‘popping’, that is, enhancing the visibility of the curl in the wood.
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cargovanconversion
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04/10/13 06:57am |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
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Magazine Rack (1)
Utilizing every available space is a priority; the area to the right of the rear side window is large enough to accommodate a magazine rack and is conveniently close to the bed. This will allow for some late night reading.
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04/04/13 06:37pm |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
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Between the window and the side doors is a narrow strip of wall available to house a small console. It is the future location of the battery monitor and a reading light.
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cargovanconversion
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11/21/12 11:21am |
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RE: An Ambulance conversion
For an example of a shorelinepower connection:
Cargo Van Conversion | 110V POWER INLET
Link on this forum.
This deals with a 15A power inlet, but usually a 20A or 30A is required. Substitute as required.
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cargovanconversion
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11/17/12 06:40pm |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
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Before continuing with the other side of the van interior, it’s time to put the wall and window above the bed, back together again.
Two issues remain: the battery cables and the solar controller cable need to be installed. The other is the decision I have to make, whether to go ahead with batting as insulation or choose a foam product.
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11/13/12 09:52am |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
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Recently a fan was installed to cool the solar components, like controller, battery charger, etc. As it is not necessary to run the fan continuously, a switch can regulate its use.
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10/16/12 11:06am |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
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The last time I worked on the bed, the pull-out, sliding shelf was installed. Now I’ll continue with a door for the toilet compartment. In deliberating the hinge options, I came across a simple wooden hinge design, that looked appropriate for this application.
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cargovanconversion
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10/09/12 09:13am |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
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The van is internally a 12V system fed by solar panels, with some 110V outlets powered by an inverter. Only the battery charger needs access to an exterior power source. For this, a 15A power inlet is installed next to the rear door, on the passenger side of the van.
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cargovanconversion
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09/18/12 12:00pm |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
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The compartment under the bed that will hold the charger, controller, inverter, etc. is a small enclosure and needs some form of cooling. I choose a 5” computer fan with thermal control, that automatically adjusts its speed as the temperature rises. Other considerations were low noise level (<18dB), high airflow volume (up to 42cfm) and low current (<0.2A).
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cargovanconversion
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09/11/12 09:29am |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
Cargo Van Conversion | Battery Monitor Comparison
We’re now at a point in the cargo van conversion where decisions have to be made about battery monitors and solar controllers. The latter is not urgent, as the solar panels won’t be installed before next year, but they have to be incorporated in the overall decision. This phased-in approach will allow battery monitoring, while charging from an outside source. It allows for short trips with added comfort and a chance to test and evaluate the electrical system.
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cargovanconversion
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09/08/12 08:45am |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
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Having batteries, doesn’t automatically mean access to 12V. Thus, two access points are planned in the van. One 12V socket is located at the solar components (controller, charger, inverter, etc.) compartment, under the bed.
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09/04/12 09:10am |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
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Another post on wiring of the van. Two heavier wire gauges will support the appliances to be installed on the driver’s side.
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08/28/12 10:50am |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
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Continuing with the wiring of the van, gives me the opportunity to search for and order some of the materials, needed in the coming weeks. My list currently consists of wire connectors, heat shrink, 12V outlets and power inlet. I still haven’t found decent and affordable 12V LED light fixtures either.
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08/21/12 10:40am |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
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While working on the multi-use cabinet, I started with some of the wiring. Before I can continue building new cabinets, the majority of the electrical wiring has to be installed.
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08/16/12 09:10am |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
Thanks for the detail on your site. Many of the things you are doing will be of use to all of us (I'm in a TC) ... electric/solar upgrades, insulation, cabinetry ... I'm thinking of projects to update our '85 unit.
Thanks for your comment!
As you can see, cargovanconversion.com is a real hands-on report of what a small conversion may entail. At each stage, I try to cover most options and then go with my vision.
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07/25/12 10:28am |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
The introduction to off-grid power (upgrading to off-grid power, power storage and power generation) is concluded with a post about monitoring and maintenance. With all this knowledge we can finally begin with the wiring.
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cargovanconversion
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07/24/12 08:40am |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
After upgrading to off-grid power and power storage, this post elaborates on the available power generating tools for a small RV. The electrical calculations are comprised into a detailed schematic overview, that serves as the basis for the installation.
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07/10/12 03:37pm |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
Holy Moly.
You do some amazing woodwork. Very very nice job. Great use of the space in the back doors too. Now I need you to help me on the two things I have to build haha. I doubt my finished effect even touches the skill you possess.
Thanks
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07/10/12 03:35pm |
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RE: Finished one small step in my van conversion
Now that the different parts of the electrical system have been established, the first thing to do is calculate the number of batteries needed to support the daily energy use. Here a lot of time goes into researching all appliances that will ultimately be installed. Adding up their amperage use, will yield our daily ‘electric bill’.
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07/06/12 09:54am |
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