[OGRipper]

Well, yeah, I read that, but it’s just a Ford Transit van. I mean, pretty much all camping rigs have ‘electric cabins’.
Last I heard, V6 wasn’t ‘electric’.

It’s definitely a misleading headline because the vehicle itself is not electric. But a lot of campers and RV’s - probably most - supplement their 12v power with propane or diesel. Especially those built before the newer lithium batteries became so popular. Better solar, lithium, induction cooktops, and other developments all make an all-electric cabin more doable but it’s a fairly recent thing from what I’ve seen.

My van (built out in 2014) has propane for the cooktop and fridge (when boondocking) and a diesel hydronic hot water/house heater, which is fairly typical for the time. All electric would be pretty sweet but because gremlins, multi-source arguably has some benefits. (Kinda like diversifying risk.) As always, pros and cons however you do it.

 

[maxyedor]

go with the 100 watt panels that way if something hits and damages one panel it can be disconnected and leave you with something functional until you can get it fixed

I believe this is going to be my route, drilling holes and removing the existing bracketry in a fully sealed roof has me a little freaked out, but I guess dicor exists so it'll probably be fine.

 

[jimmydean]

I believe this is going to be my route, drilling holes and removing the existing bracketry in a fully sealed roof has me a little freaked out, but I guess dicor exists so it'll probably be fine.

I used the low profile surface mounts for my panels because I didn't want to drill any holes. I took the spots on the roof down to bare aluminum and used the hardcore 3M tape. 3 years and they are still stuck very solid.

 

[Jozz]

I used the low profile surface mounts for my panels because I didn't want to drill any holes. I took the spots on the roof down to bare aluminum and used the hardcore 3M tape. 3 years and they are still stuck very solid.

Also 3m glued brackets on my Sprinter, directly on paint. Going on 7 years.

 

[jimmydean]

Also 3m glued brackets on my Sprinter, directly on paint. Going on 7 years.

My roof wasn't smooth, so I just marked the spots and hit them with the flapper wheel. Good to hear yours are holding up.

 

[Jozz]

My roof wasn't smooth, so I just marked the spots and hit them with the flapper wheel. Good to hear yours are holding up.

Indeed. Wanted to have minimal perforations if the roof. Some add Dicor around brackets for added security.

 

[eric strt6]

Indeed. Wanted to have minimal perforations if the roof. Some add Dicor around brackets for added security.

I put dicor in the per drilled hole, under the mount and on top and all around the mount

 

[Adventurous]

I put dicor in the per drilled hole, under the mount and on top and all around the mount

Twas Dicor in the hole, warmed butyl tape under the mount, then Dicor on top for me. Never had any issues.

All cables were run through a bulkhead fitting with that same scheme.

 

[stevew]

Modified 1991 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1550L

Bid for the chance to own a Modified 1991 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1550L at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #92,229.

bringatrailer.com

 

[jdcamb]

It turns out Fema Trailers are poorly designed. No amount of reengineering can overcome that. They were designed for habitat in a warm climate. Not a cold one in any way.

 

[gonefirefightin]

Boondock ready

Ended up with 600 watts of solar
400 amp hours of lithium batteries
2000 watt inverter
Charge controller with remote

all the major components were mounted under the bed storage area so I don't have to mess with climate control for the batteries and had two disconnects installed for ease of use down the road.

 

[eric strt6]

^^^^^ Daddy Warbucks lives

 

[rideit]

And I just assumed he lost all of his money in Crypto.

 

[SkaredShtles]

I can't unsee all those messy blobs of congealed jizz on that roof.

 

[Toshi]

3 x 190W != 600W

 

[gonefirefightin]

3 x 190W != 600W

rounded up was simpler for the monkey clan

 

[eric strt6]

I can't unsee all those messy blobs of congealed jizz on that roof.

dicor is 100x stickier than jizz, it's next to impossible to get it off your skin

 

[jimmydean]

Fuck your roof top tent.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Fuck your roof top tent.

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FTS.

 

[StiHacka]

Fuck your roof top tent.

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Is that a mobile county jail?

 

[StiHacka]

New feature for easier loading? Smrt!

 

[6thElement]

New feature for easier loading? Smrt!

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Oof.

 

[Toshi]

New feature for easier loading? Smrt!

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while the improved breakover angle is indeed an improvement that departure angle's going to hurt him on the trails

 

[gonefirefightin]

some space savers for the kitchen to free up cabinet and drawer space.

 

[Westy]

Meth lab in the back, crack house up front

 

[stevew]

 

[eric strt6]

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want

 

[Jozz]

want

It's your birthday after all.

 

[eric strt6]

It's your birthday after all.

you buying? lol

 

[stevew]

 

[6thElement]

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Badass looking, where was it listed? I'd be interested to see more pics.

edit: not built out

1989 VW LT 40 4x4 > For sale > United States

Other Expedition Vans | For sale | "Super rare find. Only selling because, you know, life happens, original plans to build out and travel the Pan-American ... | Buy and sell Expedition campers worldwi...

expeditionmeister.com

 

[Dirtrider]

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I’ve seen that cruising around town going about 10 mph up a hill. Cool looking rig.

 

[Jozz]

I’ve seen that cruising around town going about 10 mph up a hill. Cool looking rig.

I'd be all over that if local. That thing needs a swap.

 

[stevew]

I'd be all over that if local. That thing needs a swap.

there is a guy in nashville who races pikes peak....in a tri turbo diesel thing...

anyway...i believe he has a vw tt thimated to a pdk 7 speed trans in a westy...

Grégoire Blachon on Instagram: "Loaded with engine in the back at 6500LBS. Still pulls like a train! Cruise at 2800rpm at 70mph TDI "

262 likes, 13 comments - boxeer_ on March 23, 2022: "Loaded with engine in the back at 6500LBS. Still pulls like a train! Cruise at 2800rpm at 70mph TDI ".

www.instagram.com

 

[stevew]

bmw powered LT40

 

[stevew]

winter overland....@kidwoo

 

[kidwoo]

sweet jeebus!

1974 Ford C-750 Camelot Cruiser Motorhome w/Poloron Snowmobiles

Bid for the chance to own a 1974 Ford C-750 Camelot Cruiser Motorhome w/Poloron Snowmobiles at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #94,859.

bringatrailer.com

https://jalopnik.com/1974-camelot-cruiser-motorhome-tractor-trailer-for-sale-1849931950

 

[StiHacka]

sweet jeebus!

1974 Ford C-750 Camelot Cruiser Motorhome w/Poloron Snowmobiles

Bid for the chance to own a 1974 Ford C-750 Camelot Cruiser Motorhome w/Poloron Snowmobiles at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #94,859.

bringatrailer.com

https://jalopnik.com/1974-camelot-cruiser-motorhome-tractor-trailer-for-sale-1849931950

Imagine one accidentally break down in the Teton pass parking lot.

 

[kidwoo]

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Imagine one accidentally break down in the Teton pass parking lot.

You think it could actually get up there with that uh....."motor" ?

 

[DaveW]

You think it could actually get up there with that uh....."motor" ?

Eventually it would.... eventually.