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    From fire truck to MTV

    Got the batteries, a bit over 15 kWh. 300lbs so was considering where to place them to keep passenger/driver level but habitat corners were within a few mm to the ground so doesn't look like it matters much.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Got a few of the storage boxes for the interior (harbor freight) unfortunately one came dented but too much effort to return and wait for another few months so a hammer and paint is the solution. Also mounted the air/water heat exchanger. Rock solid with the unistrut. Got the motor drivers too...
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Problem with series is shade, have lots of deciduous trees around here so if a single panel is shaded, it would kill half my output. (From my very limited research) I plan to look at some technical reports, forums seem to be ripe with opinions instead of facts from the RV community.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    MPPT controller can handle 250V, each panel is 48 VOC per datasheet. I could easily do 3 in series in 2 sets with lots of headroom. I'll probably do 2 in series with 3 sets - to optimize generation with shading. Each panel is just below 10A so I could run the 3 sets into one set of cables and be...
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Haven't done it yet, based on voltage and current ratings I can do either. I'm currently thinking I'll series each set of 2, then parallel those 3 sets
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Mounted solar panels today, 2200w residential. 4 points of attachment, M8 riv-nuts into roof. Sealed with sikaflex 221. Zinc chromate 10.9 fasteners. Didn't even fall off the roof once!
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    From fire truck to MTV

    It's the expansion tank, the only flow into/out of it will be from coolant expansion-no circulation through it. Sure there may be a little of it mixing in the system from turbulence but I doubt it will be significant. The main coolant lines will most likely get some insulation. I think it will...
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Got the main electricals mounted. The batteries (3x 24V LiFePO4 victron, 15.3kWh) will be underneath the inverter/chargers. I think this will be the location for the water heater and fresh water tank. Someone asked a while ago, this is with the cab tilted and it's door closed. It has a...
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    Vertical Solar Panels

    Good point, side panels likely a no-go.
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    Vertical Solar Panels

    You said it's a rough sketch so maybe this is already thought out, but as you have it shown the pivot is axial to the cylinder when in the retracted position. This would put all force from the cylinder into the pivot and the panel wouldn't move.
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    Vertical Solar Panels

    I like the idea. I looked at bifacials with hinges but opted for standard panels due to simplicity. Trying to make the truck as reliable as possible so simplicity and modularity are key factors. To raise the panels with snow load on them would require a very substantial lifting mechanism. I'm...
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    From fire truck to MTV

    2200w solar, inverter is 3000w continuous
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    From fire truck to MTV

    UPS is working overtime... The major electrical components have arrived.
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    Tail lights 2004 1078.

    Probably matches with this:
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    LMTV Abs troubleshooting

    Check the fuses first, they love to pull them. On mine at least, the abs light is default on and the abs computer has to turn it off.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Took a few hours today and fabbed up the stairs mounting. For now straps can hold it in the upper position but I'm going to make something a little slicker.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Figuring out location for the webasto...can fit it nicely in the battery tray, however it's best for it to be higher than the tank to avoid bubbles in the fuel line. Would be nice to have it below the stock overflow tank and to be able to not have a second overflow. I don't have a lot of...
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    What have you done to your FMTV or LMTV today

    Too me, that pretty much proves it's locking on pavement around turns. I have lwb too. I have to 3 point to get out of my driveway.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Kids came home from school and loved the steps, mom was not pleased.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Mainly been working on design of systems so lots of time researching parts. Wallet is quite a bit lighter after diesel heater, victron electrics, heat pump, etc. Parts to start arriving soon. Wife said she needed a sun visor so 3d printed up a holder and found some similar visors (a little...
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