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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-22-2015, 05:11 PM
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Posted By boywonder
The license plate box is cool....:D

The license plate box is cool....:D
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-04-2015, 08:09 AM
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Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

That's a nice set of relays!......I have one of those relays in my van...to power the electric water heater.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-26-2015, 08:17 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

You can never have enough fuse blocks......looking good. If you have any higher amperage 12V stuff be mindful of wire gauge.......If I was doing it again I'd bump a few of my wire sizes up a...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-21-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

I tried to locate the heater controller so it's accessible from the bed.........it's a bit of a stretch, but worth it on a cold morning.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-19-2015, 08:16 PM
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Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

Snow in Cocoa Beach?
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-19-2015, 06:15 PM
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Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

Nice progress, looking good!

...one thing.......lacquer is alcohol soluble, so if you spill alcohol you need to clean up fast......don't ask me how I know this....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-06-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 156
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Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

Nice! looking at depth of that head unit, you are installing a digital media only unit....Make and Model?
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-03-2015, 08:13 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

Nice work! It appears someone is a welder in your family...........That sheet metal and welding looks great!
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-27-2015, 08:06 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

Nice! Sewing your own canvas? Where are you planning on putting the awning outriggers when driving? On the roof rack?
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-16-2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 156
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Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

Wow, that awning.... :a4:

Is the moto hauler a Joe Hauler?


With welding skills like that are you planning on fabbing some trick bumpers?
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-29-2015, 08:17 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

So you've got a plate for the 300?......That's very close to impossible here in CA.......especially for a 2 smoker.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-27-2015, 08:47 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

Cool! Looks like an EXC......excellent!.....these are a handful on the street!

I have a 2001 300EXC......recently sold a 2000 300EXC and I also have a 2000 200EXC and a 2008 250 XCF-W with a big...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-03-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

:a4:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-01-2015, 08:10 AM
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Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

This should be interesting.... :a4:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-26-2015, 07:49 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

Since I had a pile of chassis fans laying around from old work projects, I also used a 24V fan (running at 12V) to further ventilate that space. A 24V fan running at 12V spins slowly and makes very...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-25-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

I just stopped the back wall of the fridge cabinet at the level of the condenser and compressor....so roughly the top 1/3 of the rear cabinet wall is open so that it can vent to the inside of the van.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-21-2015, 09:22 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

^^^^^^what he said.......
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-21-2015, 11:48 AM
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Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

I've raced motocross at Sharps in Cocoa many times back in the late 70's/early 80's back when district 8 was still going. haven't been over there in decades.....




Raw aluminum for a water...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-21-2015, 08:04 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

The inverter that 86Scotty linked to is the same one that we put in the neighbors RV in 2000W size.

These Tripplites are MSW inverter/chargers. Also take a look at Samlex; they are lots of...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-21-2015, 07:08 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

You have ample solar and battery ah, so any inverter up to about 2000W would be fine.

Sounds like the microwave will be your biggest load. I have a 1000W inverter so I'm limited to a 700W micro...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-20-2015, 10:32 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

25 gallons x 8 lbs/gallon=200 lbs and 39 gallons x 8 lbs/gallon=over 300 lbs............just keep in mind the weight of water that you are hauling.

Yes vent the truckfridge as much as possible.
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-08-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

One that doubles as a water heater:

viewtopic.php?f=40&t=14091&hilit=combi (https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=14091&hilit=combi)

You can also do a flat plate water heater...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-03-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

Inverters are typically about 85-90% efficient, so 10-15% of your battery power goes into heating up the inverter. The other issue with a dorm style 110V fridge is that they may be power suckers. ...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-01-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

Gatorbait: Check these fridges out; they are a great value for 12V fridges with real compressors.

https://www.truckfridge.com/store/index.html
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-01-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,942
Posted By boywonder
Re: Dawn Patrol Build

I used a vessel sink to keep the counter top low and allow access to open the window (I have a window van):

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/gallery/images/upload/980a6b2162640a8dd10fe337dfef9518.jpg...
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