ACELA 6X6 WITH SLRV EXPEDITION BOX NEW BUILD

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SimonBelgium

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poohbearusvi said:
On another note, I'm revisiting the electric motorcycle option. We are looking at adding a diesel generator to charge the electric motorcycle. It can of course also be used to charge batteries and as a backup to our solar panels and the engine generator. I've been looking at the ZERO DSR. Once SLRV look at generator options and I talk to the people at ZERO motorcycles, I'll make a final decision.
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It seems they draw 1500W, which is indeed quite a bit. If you have enough solar panels, you could do most of it during the day, depending on location, but if your motorcycle would be a daily use item, going the generator route is obviously preferable.

Likely, having a dedicated circuit to charge the motorcycle, which you can switch from generator, to alternator, to solar, depending on your use of the rig (driving = alternator / just topping off = solar / need to free up solar+batteries for the rig = generator), may be something to consider. A big 4-way switch (including "off") would be all that's needed.

I wonder if Zero Motorcycles will come with an option to use solar charging (unclear if their built-in charger works directly with 12/24V from a solar charge controller), because some throw-out panels may "fix" the need to have some more wattage.

Amazing rig, can't wait to see more updates!
 
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poohbearusvi

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SimonBelgium said:
It seems they draw 1500W, which is indeed quite a bit. If you have enough solar panels, you could do most of it during the day, depending on location, but if your motorcycle would be a daily use item, going the generator route is obviously preferable.

Likely, having a dedicated circuit to charge the motorcycle, which you can switch from generator, to alternator, to solar, depending on your use of the rig (driving = alternator / just topping off = solar / need to free up solar+batteries for the rig = generator), may be something to consider. A big 4-way switch (including "off") would be all that's needed.

I wonder if Zero Motorcycles will come with an option to use solar charging (unclear if their built-in charger works directly with 12/24V from a solar charge controller), because some throw-out panels may "fix" the need to have some more wattage.

Amazing rig, can't wait to see more updates!
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I haven't been able to get good info from Zero bikes. Will wait until the rig gets here before deciding which route to go.
 
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trailsurfer

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I have a new Zero FX and will be using it with my EarthRoamer LTI. I will be playing with the charging and I will let you know how it goes over the next few weeks.
 
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martinf

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what is the purpose of the gate in the back? It looks like it reads max load 575lbs. Is it a platform to access the cabinets and the spare wheels?
 
poohbearusvi

poohbearusvi

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The gate drops down to form a platform to carry bicycles and/or a motorcycle. The whole rear (tires, boxes and platform) goes up and down to ground level. The 575 lbs is the maximum load I can put on the rear lift.
 
Alloy

Alloy

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poohbearusvi said:
Another week of electrical work and we should be done with that part. Graphics will be done later in the week. Right now it’s scheduled to be loaded on a RORO ship March 30th to the US. Here is a shot of the rear of the rig. If I do say so myself, this is one beautiful rear end!

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Might consider some reflective tape on the sides/back.
 
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