Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Got the battery installed - locked in at the base and securely strapped down.
Also got the inverter installed - made a back-board, secured it in (off the wing) with a few brackets.
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Angled some small brackets, added fasteners and drilled/bolted into the side panel in readiness for the facia panel (I still need to make & install).
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.... and it's another day tomorrow !...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
12th Apr 2023 8:12 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14414
Nice job. D4 HSE EU6 (Known as Jeeves)
New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!) Sold
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
12th Apr 2023 9:45 pm
Lightwater
Member Since: 21 Oct 2018
Location: Sydney NB
Posts: 97
A minor suggestion, I would use a piece of angle to run under the particle board as there is very little strength screwing into the edge.
Option: Put a 175amp Anderson plug nearby so you can jumpstart yourself or others.
I have another 175amp plug near my axillary batteries so can put an Anderson plugged lead between the two (using old welding cable). Also have adaptor ends for other cars.
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13th Apr 2023 12:05 am
tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4287
Lookin' good, Ron. Nice workA happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
13th Apr 2023 8:51 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14136
ronp wrote:
Got the battery installed - locked in at the base and securely strapped down.
Also got the inverter installed - made a back-board, secured it in (off the wing) with a few brackets.
Click image to enlarge
Angled some small brackets, added fasteners and drilled/bolted into the side panel in readiness for the facia panel (I still need to make & install).
Click image to enlarge
.... and it's another day tomorrow !
Massive respect and credit to u mate , doing an awesome job and looking forward to see that rear panel done
Can Imagine you’ve spent endless hours trying to work everything out to ensure said parts fit into the correct areas , indeed think that can sometimes take longer than the actual project itself
Like many others following with great interest and really is appreciated u sharing them with us
Thank u
13th Apr 2023 9:41 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14136
Lightwater wrote:
A minor suggestion, I would use a piece of angle to run under the particle board as there is very little strength screwing into the edge.
Option: Put a 175amp Anderson plug nearby so you can jumpstart yourself or others.
I have another 175amp plug near my axillary batteries so can put an Anderson plugged lead between the two (using old welding cable). Also have adaptor ends for other cars.
What a great idea
Am always amazed with the huge range of mods that many members have done
13th Apr 2023 9:46 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15264
Thanks chaps.
Nothing done today, been out walking, but as D4 has been parked up for a couple of weeks it was ideal I got it out running.
My drive was 1.5hrs there & same back through minor twisty, potholed roads……… but it did give me the opportunity to check out how the installation performs on road.
Happy to say, everything secure, no movement or rattles, so “all good to go” and no need for any other amendments / additions….. so far.
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
13th Apr 2023 6:42 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15264
Not had much time over the last few days.
So offered up the side panel just to make sure that nothing fouled it ….and thankfully all is good.
Then made a cardboard template for the facia.
From that, then cut out the actual plywood facia.
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Then offered up the cardboard template to decide where the sockets etc should go.
Reckon I’m happy with the positioning, but will leave it overnight in case I have other thoughts.
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.... and it's another day tomorrow !...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
14th Apr 2023 7:07 pm
Lightwater
Member Since: 21 Oct 2018
Location: Sydney NB
Posts: 97
ronp wrote:
will leave it overnight in case I have other thoughts.
Good to get off project to come up with better solutions. My fridge bracket I got off it for weeks a few times & came up with far better & more refined solution.
I replaced the cigarette 12v socket with 50 amp Anderson plug in the boot.
Two issues, first, the plug came out on corrugated roads (which also broke the roof rack, another problem solved). Second, the electrical contacts at the back of the plug had very poor contact.
I put an Anderson plug on the fridge (also rewired the fridge from 16awg to 12awg to recover 0.17 volts), also a 7 amp panel circuit breaker (the red thing).
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14th Apr 2023 9:38 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15264
Decided to keep the plan for installing the bits, made sense the largest unit is in the biggest area tapering down to the smallest in the narrowest area.
So over the weekend I cut out the openings on the facia panel.
Glued down some black carpeting then installed the sockets etc.
For the solar panel, this is 30mm deep, a surface mount and has 4 heavy gauge wires entering at the base.
Didn't want the protrusion or those visible wires, so decided to 'french' it in.
The face of the unit curves from the top to the bottom, so got the top flush, with then just a minor protrusion to the bottom...... means all the big wires are then out of the way behind the facia board.
Fitted the facia panel to the large trim panel just to make sure it all lines up ok with the brackets ..... and it does.
Made up the wiring looms for the USB's and also for the power sockets and fitted them.
Also, work is in progress on making up the main loom for the YT battery/inverter/relay etc.
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..... and it's another day tomorrow !...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
16th Apr 2023 5:12 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14136
Done a cracking job there mate
Hope u don’t mind me asking and this doesn’t come across as being rude in any way but will u have to cut any ventilation vents in there for the controls / battery or doesn’t it require them plse , many thks
Once again hope u didn’t mind me asking
17th Apr 2023 5:07 am
tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4287
Nice job, Ron Can't wait to see what you do on the other side A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
17th Apr 2023 9:08 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15264
@ Garry - not really using a lot of power in my set up.
USBs are wired and fused separately to the power sockets, but both using 16awg cable.
Main unit is a 60wh fridge, then it’s just recharging the e-bike, lights, power packs, shavers etc… so no big power draw.
The inverter (has its own cooling fans) but will only be switched on whilst in occasional use eg 600w kettle & 500w heater…… in inclement weather only.
Obviously with any installation, I’ll be monitoring closely for any negative effects.
I’ve also got the side panel hatch I can remove to check …. and if required instal some vents.
@ Tanters - the other side?????
Was actually thinking in installing a Bosch washing machine and matching tumble dryer.
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
17th Apr 2023 8:00 pm
DiscoKick
Member Since: 19 Jun 2021
Location: London
Posts: 80
Amazing work - looking forward to reading more of this.
Love the attention to detail on things.
17th Apr 2023 8:07 pm
tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4287
ronp wrote:
@ Tanters - the other side?????
Was actually thinking in installing a Bosch washing machine and matching tumble dryer.
Wha, no dishwasher? Disappointed A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
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