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Forum: Building Your Own 02-24-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 65
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Posted By Weldman
Solar PV system buttoned up and all mounted:D

Solar PV system buttoned up and all mounted:D
Forum: Building Your Own 02-24-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Busted a leaf spring while traveling. Found out...

Busted a leaf spring while traveling. Found out the front axle has 10,014 lbs on it and it’s a 9k axle so I decided to upgrade front axle. Don’t know the axle rating only that it has more springs and...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-11-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
On the road again...:cool: Got 1200 watts of...

On the road again...:cool: Got 1200 watts of solar on the back on racks that can be taken off and placed up to 50 ft from the rig.
Forum: Building Your Own 12-15-2019, 12:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Before I button up the solar system below... ...

Before I button up the solar system below...
440AH @ 24v with 1.2kw worth of solar coming in with inverter/charger @ 6kw and inverter at 1kw to run small things backed up by 10kw stand-by generator
Forum: Building Your Own 12-08-2019, 11:00 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Yep it's back on the semi resting on the back....

Yep it's back on the semi resting on the back. Can't wait to hit the road again, been in this state one too many months racking up receipts enough to make a book so I can get my taxes back at end of...
Forum: Building Your Own 12-07-2019, 12:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Captain logs Stardate 201912.7 Got camper off...

Captain logs Stardate 201912.7 Got camper off went and got my CDL finished up now hold a Class A. Before putting camper back on I laid a roll of EPDM down on the deck to waterproof below, found some...
Forum: Building Your Own 10-26-2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Nope cause camper jacks stick off to the side of...

Nope cause camper jacks stick off to the side of the truck bed on regular setups. This truck bed is wider than the camper, though I could build some to extend outwards, problem is portability. So as...
Forum: Building Your Own 10-24-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Nope cause I have to rip everything out again due...

Nope cause I have to rip everything out again due to needing to get my CDL driving part done so I stopped as I’m using my truck for the CDL. Which means camper has to come off too somehow over the...
Forum: Building Your Own 09-30-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Thanks, when done the 2 panel racks of 12 panels...

Thanks, when done the 2 panel racks of 12 panels will go over the two fuel tanks you see in the back. When fully fueled I can access my home from anywhere in the country without stopping. Now where...
Forum: Building Your Own 09-29-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Here is the other panels that need to move to the...

Here is the other panels that need to move to the rack, my old setup on the back of the truck.
Forum: Building Your Own 09-29-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Have ripped the solar system out now getting...

Have ripped the solar system out now getting ready to go to 24v. Built some solar racks to hold 6 panels a piece of two of them so 12 solar panels and looking for more room to put at least 6 more....
Forum: Building Your Own 08-04-2019, 12:52 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Made it to point B, managed to hit a deer the...

Made it to point B, managed to hit a deer the last few hours of driving right outside of Cle Elum. Doing about 60 mph on impact, slung it across the road I stopped and someone else did, but hauled...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-30-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
I’m not not worried on its looks, I get so many...

I’m not not worried on its looks, I get so many heads turning intrigued on what it is I damn near cause accidents. Bought 4 new 6 volt batteries now running 430ah in series/parallel connection I...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-29-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Going down the road looking like 21st century...

Going down the road looking like 21st century Beverly Hillbillies :D
Forum: Building Your Own 07-29-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
That’s what I did and helps a lot. Also while...

That’s what I did and helps a lot.
Also while going down the road the axle splitter motor plug came loose due to previous owner just unplugged it and left it that way instead of fixing it. Fun...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-24-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Thanks! Using a iPad myself navigating, makes...

Thanks!
Using a iPad myself navigating, makes life easier than a stand alone GPS.
Forum: Building Your Own 07-24-2019, 01:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Around 8 mpg with DT466 on 4:89 gears.

Around 8 mpg with DT466 on 4:89 gears.
Forum: Building Your Own 07-22-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Actually this is my “2nd” time to “just run with...

Actually this is my “2nd” time to “just run with it” all the progress besides loading it up on the truck was after I “ran with it”. What is your towing rig? The cab on this one is rotting out and the...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-22-2019, 12:28 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Thanks, this is a temp fix till later on when I...

Thanks, this is a temp fix till later on when I replace all the gauges and put in a different pod to hold them all that I will have to fabricate.
Not going to be much building or of anything really...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-20-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
As for the speedometer problem I bought one with...

As for the speedometer problem I bought one with GPS antennae to tell me how fast I am going and will eventually rip out all the gauges and customize a gauge pod for it though in time crunch so I got...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-20-2019, 11:33 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Time for commercial break from our regular...

Time for commercial break from our regular scheduled program. Besides just building my own truck conversion it also includes converting the truck too so...
When I tossed the transmission on this...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-16-2019, 10:30 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
That’s how the cabinets above the kitchen was...

That’s how the cabinets above the kitchen was done. I also notice playing with piece of AC 1/4” plywood it contours them too with little strength.
If I can get 1 x 2’s to bend to them with some...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-15-2019, 05:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Trying to keep metal out of here though natural...

Trying to keep metal out of here though natural fiber as felt would be nice. Going with redwood lumber for the countertops unless other reasons I shouldn’t if not then it’s a butcher block...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-13-2019, 01:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
Actually it was fiberglass that followed the...

Actually it was fiberglass that followed the contours and I’m trying to stay away from plastic, I want something that will absorb sound and is forgiving to vibrations on the road. Noticed with...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-13-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,403
Posted By Weldman
I’m cringing looking at them and don’t want to...

I’m cringing looking at them and don’t want to think about them curves yet though will overcome them in the end. That is a idea, look at the Airstreams and go from there on creativity. Right now...
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