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Re: Finished one small step in my van conversion
cargovanconversion #572750 July 06th 2012 11:59 am
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Power storage

Now that the different parts of the electrical system have been established, the first thing to do is calculate the number of batteries needed to support the daily energy use. Here a lot of time goes into researching all appliances that will ultimately be installed. Adding up their amperage use, will yield our daily ‘electric bill’.

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Last edited by cargovanconversion; July 06th 2012 12:00 pm.

My website describes the conversion of my Dodge B-250 van into a small RV. I deal with a lot of woodworking, but hope to be quite specific on solar as well.

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Re: Finished one small step in my van conversion
cargovanconversion #572965 July 07th 2012 8:32 pm
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When you build it yourself it is custom...smile


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Re: Finished one small step in my van conversion
cargovanconversion #573477 July 10th 2012 5:43 pm
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After upgrading to off-grid power and power storage, this post elaborates on the available power generating tools for a small RV. The electrical calculations are comprised into a detailed schematic overview, that serves as the basis for the installation.

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My website describes the conversion of my Dodge B-250 van into a small RV. I deal with a lot of woodworking, but hope to be quite specific on solar as well.

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Re: Finished one small step in my van conversion
cargovanconversion #574077 July 14th 2012 10:49 pm
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Looks interesting keep us updated.

Re: Finished one small step in my van conversion
al55 #575657 July 24th 2012 10:43 am
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The introduction to off-grid power (upgrading to off-grid power, power storage and power generation) is concluded with a post about monitoring and maintenance. With all this knowledge we can finally begin with the wiring.

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My website describes the conversion of my Dodge B-250 van into a small RV. I deal with a lot of woodworking, but hope to be quite specific on solar as well.

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Re: Finished one small step in my van conversion
cargovanconversion #575676 July 24th 2012 12:05 pm
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very cool


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Re: Finished one small step in my van conversion
cargovanconversion #576296 July 27th 2012 8:20 pm
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sweet work.

Re: Finished one small step in my van conversion
markdh #579288 August 16th 2012 11:16 am
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While working on the multi-use cabinet, I started with some of the wiring. Before I can continue building new cabinets, the majority of the electrical wiring has to be installed.

Follow my progress on cargovanconversion.com

Last edited by cargovanconversion; August 16th 2012 11:17 am.

My website describes the conversion of my Dodge B-250 van into a small RV. I deal with a lot of woodworking, but hope to be quite specific on solar as well.

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Re: Finished one small step in my van conversion
cargovanconversion #579295 August 16th 2012 12:18 pm
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looking good


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At Shenandoah Acres Family Campground

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Member of Riding High Truckers from 1982 to 1996
2nd Member of The Toopa Sinner Tribe
Member of Free Bird Vanners 1996 to Present
Member of Cape Atlantic Truckers South Jersey
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