Burlydirtyhippy
Observer
300w of solar.
E350 10ft Box Van
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Burlydirtyhippy
Observer
Compass, head unit/Bluetooth/backup camera, level...
CaptainBuilt
Active member
The compass is a nice touch. I guess I should have one being that I'm a captain and everything.....
What controller are you using for the solar panels?
What controller are you using for the solar panels?
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Burlydirtyhippy
Observer
Haha, probably so. This one was a gift I received a handful of years ago, seems like a good home for it. The controller is a Blue Sky 3000i.
Burlydirtyhippy
Observer
Yes, store bought pre fab, nice brackets
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OCDRB94/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 11lb. 2.5 gallon tanks. Adventuretrailers.com offers a similar bracket.
Coachgeo
Explorer
wow.... for that price they better be damn good gold plated ubitanium brackets lolYes, store bought pre fab, nice brackets
Burlydirtyhippy
Observer
For anyone curious of weights. Empty box with a full tank of fuel and me in the seat was 6300lbs. Full build out, full fuel and propane tanks 7400lbs. I will weigh it again after 4x4 conversion and again once loaded for a full wet weight. My goal was to keep it south of 10,000lbs fully loaded including me, wife and the dog. I am thinking overall clearance height is going to be just shy of 11’ with 3 surfboards on the roof. Also the aftermarket cruise works great. 
Fredricksen
Member
Let me ask..
What made you choose the XPS polystyrene boards over something like Rmax Polyiso for insulating the box?
What made you choose the XPS polystyrene boards over something like Rmax Polyiso for insulating the box?
Burlydirtyhippy
Observer
The local store only had polyiso in .5” and 1” thickness. I was after .75”. I ripped 3/4” marine ply for the studs and used 5mm ply for the wall skins. In my mind it was a good compromise between insulation value, strength and space. Having the bed oriented sideways and being 6’1” I did not want to lose the precious extra .5” of width
Fredricksen
Member
aah .. okay. Makes sense.. and the 5mm levels the field. gotcha
Burlydirtyhippy
Observer
Ujoint 6” and 35s. Overall height is just shy of 10’.
Bluedog225
Observer
Looks great. What brand is that ladder? Looks like just the thing.
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Burlydirtyhippy
Observer
Thanks. It is a factory option from Supreme Corp.
