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rv:build:cardboard [2021/06/07 21:36]
frater_secessus [power in the "van"] |
rv:build:cardboard [2022/05/25 11:36]
frater_secessus [defining the space] |
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| ===== defining the space ===== | ===== defining the space ===== |
| {{ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91GBchGYUfL._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg?75}}The first step is to mock up the van's cargo area((your new home!)) on the floor using [[https://amzn.to/2FJobhE|painter's tape]] or other non-permanent method. The tape will prevent cheating and wishful thinking about what will actually fit in the space -- the tape edge is the steel walls of your van. | {{ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91GBchGYUfL._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg?75}}The first step is to mock up the van's cargo area((your new home!)) on the floor using [[https://amzn.to/2FJobhE|painter's tape]] or other non-permanent method. The tape will prevent cheating and wishful thinking about what will actually fit in the space -- the tape edge is the steel walls of your van. Mark the cab pass-through, side door[s], and rear doors as applicable and only enter the space through them; no cheating! |
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| **Full size cargo vans** usually have living spaces ~10ft for regular wheel base(("RWB")) and ~12ft for long wheel base(("LWB")). Extended body vans can be even longer. The cargo area is typically ~6ft wide. | **Full size cargo vans** usually have living spaces ~10ft for regular wheel base(("RWB")) and ~12ft for long wheel base(("LWB")). Extended body vans can be even longer. The cargo area is typically ~6ft wide. |
| * put a Home Depot bucket in there -- it will either model the toilet or [[toilet:bucket|be the toilet]] later on :-) | * put a Home Depot bucket in there -- it will either model the toilet or [[toilet:bucket|be the toilet]] later on :-) |
| * stack your actual rubbermaid bins (food, clothes, cooking gear, hygiene, etc)) or other storage in place. Label them. Start putting your stuff in there. | * stack your actual rubbermaid bins (food, clothes, cooking gear, hygiene, etc)) or other storage in place. Label them. Start putting your stuff in there. |
| * use cardboard boxes((of the appropriate shape and size)) to represent any medium or large objects you don't have yet: [[food:refrigeration|fridge]], [[electrical:12v:deep_cycle_battery|battery bank]], [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|charge controllers]], [[water:start|water jugs]], etc. Use a marker and write "fresh water jug" or other apprpri | * use cardboard boxes((of the appropriate shape and size)) to represent any medium or large objects you don't have yet: [[food:refrigeration|fridge]], [[electrical:12v:deep_cycle_battery|battery bank]], [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|charge controllers]], [[water:start|water jugs]], etc. Use a marker and write "fresh water jug" or other apprpriate label. Things like fridges and cabinets have doors that open and need clearance. |
| * sawhorses can hold up galley surfaces, bed decks, or other horizontal spaces. Later during the build you can use the horses for their actual carpentry purposes. | * sawhorses can hold up galley surfaces, bed decks, or other horizontal spaces. Later during the build you can use the horses for their actual carpentry purposes. |
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| [[https://amzn.to/3ptHIbX|{{ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FOAk4UA5L._AC_UL320_.jpg?75}}]] | [[https://amzn.to/3ptHIbX|{{ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FOAk4UA5L._AC_UL320_.jpg?75}}]] |
| If you are going to run 120vac ([[electrical:inverter|inverter]]) loads, get a power strip and plug it into [[https://amzn.to/3ptHIbX|a kill-a-watt meter]]. Note what every device draws, and how much power you consume every 24hrs. Add 10% for inverter losses. | If you are going to run 120vac ([[electrical:inverter|inverter]]) loads, get a power strip and plug it into [[https://amzn.to/3ptHIbX|a kill-a-watt meter]]. Note what every device draws, and how much power you consume every 24hrs. Add 10%-20% for inverter losses, depending on which inverter you buy. |
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| For 12v loads, get your bank set up and charge it only in the daytime. At night it gets drawn down just like in a real van when the sun goes down and the solar stops working. | For 12v loads, get your bank set up and charge it only in the daytime. At night it gets drawn down just like in a real van when the sun goes down and the solar stops working. |
