E-450 Godzilla!

[Samson16]

Only one plumbing vent. I've never seen that before. Not necessarily bad, just different.

I thought that was weird to. Grey and black both vented together? Why not?

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[Davexxxx]

Did you get documentation on the solar panel?

190W isn't a freakishly rare size but most have gone to 200s.

You CAN mix n match but it will effect efficiency of the array.

Depending on the specs, it could be minor (like mine), or bad enough that you don't incorporate it into the future array. There are calculations for that but you have to have the specs. The sooner you secure them, the better.

 

[Davexxxx]

I thought that was weird to. Grey and black both vented together? Why not?

If it was convenient to plumb it that way and it works, one less roof penetration and piece of plastic for the sun to eat. I like it.

 

[Samson16]

You'll love the full fiberglass roof.

Yay! That was on our must have list along with fiberglass composite (Azdel) side panels, E450 chassis over the 350, the cab over sleeping/storage, and when we were shopping used, the 7.3L V8 over the 6.8L V10.

 

[Samson16]

Did you get documentation on the solar panel?

Can’t find any, but I’ll get on the roof once the sun dries it off. Maybe there’s a label.
I found an exterior power connection section. I’m going to protect it from the elements somehow. Perhaps they didn’t have space inside.

 

[Davexxxx]

Can’t find any, but I’ll get on the roof once the sun dries it off. Maybe there’s a label.
I found an exterior power connection section. I’m going to protect it from the elements somehow. Perhaps they didn’t have space inside.

Yeah, I'm not sure what is going on there.

I'd guess main grounds but thats a lot of red cable ...

Edit to add,

If no label is on the outside of the SP, there will be one underneath. Might have to use a mechanic's mirror to take a pic.

When the time comes, I'll get you the formulas.

 

[Samson16]

Here are some underneath views
The upgrades are visible as well as the hydraulic leveling system, the propane plumbing, and the sealants and framing. The driveshaft extension, 6-speed TorqShift transmission etc., are pictured as well.

 

[Samson16]

Yeah, I'm not sure what is going on there.

It’s right outside the battery box in the steps. The BIM is there behind a panel and the solar controller is above under the cabinet.

 

[Davexxxx]

It’s right outside the battery box in the steps. The BIM is there behind a panel and the solar controller is above under the cabinet.

Be careful messing around in there.

Looks like it could be some unprotected hots, near grounds, close enough to get in trouble with.

 

[Samson16]

Be careful messing around in there.

Looks like it could be some unprotected hots, near grounds, close enough to get in trouble with.

There are three hots, and one of them is black. I suspect PV hot cable. They are coated nicely but I’m not happy about them being exposed to road grime and debris. I think I’ll fashion some sort of protective cover or something. The frame is definitely grounded lol.

 

[Samson16]

Here’s my prewired comms

 

[Samson16]

Under the bed is the PD4060, the fresh water tank, two slide motor controllers, and the automatic transfer switch.

 

[Davexxxx]

Nicely labeled service panel. Some are atrocious.

I was hoping for more room under the bed. I knew the service panel was there and the shore power hook up would be near. Nice place for batteries and inverter charger. Whats on the other side?

 

[Samson16]

Nicely labeled service panel. Some are atrocious.

I was hoping for more room under the bed. I knew the service panel was there and the shore power hook up would be near. Nice place for batteries and inverter charger. Whats on the other side?

There is more space available behind the fresh water tank, and I could sacrifice that under bed drawer.
Still finding plywood

 

[Samson16]

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