Lenny's Modding the new Mini Gin Palace 2

[Randomstop]

No holes for the Heki they fit by the inner and outer frame clamping together.
If you fit the Heki frame & blind on the inside over the Maxxfan like I did it makes a much neater job.

Well, my “heki” is a Remis Remitop Vista, which has a smaller inner frame compared to yours and Maxxfan’s. It would appear awkward unless I trim the Maxxfan’s part or find another inner frame (which would likely be costly). By the way, is Maxxfan’s inner part (garnish ring) bright white, not beige or anything similar? Thanks!

 

[Lenny HB]

I can see the connection to the battery but can’t find where they have picked up the ignition feed and obviously don’t want to short the two together. Will have to have a better search. I have some 80a vehicle relays kicking around though. It will be better weather when I get back to crawl arround under the van.

Probably put one of the piggy back fuseholders in the fuse box by the steering wheel.

 

[Lenny HB]

Anyone one who has been in my van will know my party trick of shutting them in the washroom to see if they can get out. 90% fail and are trapped due to the silly small knob on the inside and a really strong spring on the latch.

Problem solved, it's just about passable, I'm finding this 3D design & printing lark a slow long learning curve.

 

[MichaelT]

Anyone one who has been in my van will know my party trick of shutting them in the washroom to see if they can get out. 90% fail and are trapped due to the silly small knob on the inside and a really strong spring on the latch.

Problem solved, it's just about passable, I'm finding this 3D design & printing lark a slow long learning curve.

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We've got a proper handle, which fell off when we were away.

 

[Just smiffy]

Anyone one who has been in my van will know my party trick of shutting them in the washroom to see if they can get out. 90% fail and are trapped due to the silly small knob on the inside and a really strong spring on the latch.

Problem solved, it's just about passable, I'm finding this 3D design & printing lark a slow long learning curve.

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No small knobs inside when I’m in the shower…

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[WESTY66]

Anyone one who has been in my van will know my party trick of shutting them in the washroom to see if they can get out. 90% fail and are trapped due to the silly small knob on the inside and a really strong spring on the latch.

Problem solved, it's just about passable, I'm finding this 3D design & printing lark a slow long learning curve.

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You sure you got the spare payload??

 

[cyberyacht]

My Compactline bathroom has a 'proper' handle. All shiny chrome too.

 

[Lenny HB]

I might get the electrics finished on the van this year, with a bit of luck.
Finally made my panel for my Raspberry Pi, Fridge Fan Controller & S+ Timer.
A few more cables to get through the van then I can fit it.

 

[Peavy]

I might get the electrics finished on the van this year, with a bit of luck.
Finally made my panel for my Raspberry Pi, Fridge Fan Controller & S+ Timer.
A few more cables to get through the van then I can fit it.

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That's a neat job Lenny HB, love the detail.

 

[MichaelT]

I might get the electrics finished on the van this year, with a bit of luck.
Finally made my panel for my Raspberry Pi, Fridge Fan Controller & S+ Timer.
A few more cables to get through the van then I can fit it.

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Where you going to mount it?

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[Lenny HB]

Where you going to mount it?

In the cupboard where they fit a coffee maker, it will go in the top half so I still have a lot of useable space in there.

 

[MichaelT]

In the cupboard where they fit a coffee maker, it will go in the top half so I still have a lot of useable space in there.

But you'll have to keep opening it to see it

 

[Grummyb]

Lenny just because im a nosey git what did you do wwhen your were working because you seem to turn your hand to lots of things and everything you do is so professionally done and neat

 

[Lenny HB]

Lenny just because im a nosey git what did you do wwhen your were working because you seem to turn your hand to lots of things and everything you do is so professionally done and neat

Electronics mostly.

 

[bobandjanie]

Electronics mostly.

I hope your not like my mate, whatever he buys he has the back off it to see what's in it.
When he fixed our Stirling inverter he said this is not Chinese it's put together well, can't remember his guess might have Malaysia or similar. Bob.

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[Lenny HB]

I hope your not like my mate, whatever he buys he has the back off it to see what's in it.

I thought everyone did that.

 

[Peavy]

Electronics mostly.

I am an industrial automation technician and I am an enthusiast of electricity and electronics in the van. Some people here like you, Lenny HB, autorouter or others are always a great technical resource here

 

[WESTY66]

I thought everyone did that.

Errr nope

 

[corconx]

I’ve always thought - if folk wanted of course - to put what their speciality might be on their avatar panel - i@Jim did it. Then like Lenny HB could put Electrics - others might put Law
, Plumbing etc. then when somebody actually asked a question, they would know that that person was more than likely be talking sense, as opposed to someone like me who knows nothing about electric putting my oar in.

I seem to recall many years ago I think it was on the other MHF where there was some guy who thought he was a legal type person that was giving out wrong information, but if you don’t know the person you don’t know that that information is incorrect


Just my thought, sorry Lenny to interrupt your thread

 

[MichaelT]

I’ve always thought - if folk wanted of course - to put what their speciality might be on their avatar panel - i@Jim did it. Then like Lenny HB could put Electrics - others might put Law
, Plumbing etc. then when somebody actually asked a question, they would know that that person was more than likely be talking sense, as opposed to someone like me who knows nothing about electric putting my oar in.

I seem to recall many years ago I think it was on the other MHF where there was some guy who thought he was a legal type person that was giving out wrong information, but if you don’t know the person you don’t know that that information is incorrect


Just my thought, sorry Lenny to interrupt your thread

Does Barrack Room Lawyer count as there seemsto be a lot on here

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[Roger S]

I’ve always thought - if folk wanted of course - to put what their speciality might be on their avatar panel - i@Jim did it. Then like Lenny HB could put Electrics - others might put Law
, Plumbing etc. then when somebody actually asked a question, they would know that that person was more than likely be talking sense, as opposed to someone like me who knows nothing about electric putting my oar in.

I seem to recall many years ago I think it was on the other MHF where there was some guy who thought he was a legal type person that was giving out wrong information, but if you don’t know the person you don’t know that that information is incorrect


Just my thought, sorry Lenny to interrupt your thread

Mine would be blank !

 

[Grummyb]

Electronics mostly.

I thought it must have something along those lines due to your in depth knowledge byr i think your also a perfectionist which is the polar opposite to my cut 3 times oops i better measure it way of getting through life

 

[Lenny HB]

Finally got around to fitting the Ablemail battery maintainer that I bought over 6 months ago, I can now keep the starter battery topped up if I isolate the Multiplus. Also fitted a switch between +12v and SW2 so I can turn it on regardless of battery voltage, useful in winter when not much solar or if I have turned the solar off in summer.

 

[Lenny HB]

Fitted the rest of the bits in the garage for my Pi install, made a bracket for the shunt display, I don't need to see the display that is why it is in the garage and made connections easier, need it for the programmable relay.
Made a case for the UART hub that is now fitted and wired to all the Victron gear & the dongle for the Multiplus fitted.
Not happy about the mess of cables on top of the electrics cabinet, I'll try & do something with that when everything is up & running.

 

[AdrianChen]

Fitted the rest of the bits in the garage for my Pi install, made a bracket for the shunt display, I don't need to see the display that is why it is in the garage and made connections easier, need it for the programmable relay.
Made a case for the UART hub that is now fitted and wired to all the Victron gear & the dongle for the Multiplus fitted.
Not happy about the mess of cables on top of the electrics cabinet, I'll try & do something with that when everything is up & running.

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All your work looks neat to me! Worst bit on mine is the huge amount of spare loom Carthago left folded on the battery box and trunking! But to be fair it all needs a tidy......

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[Peavy]

Can I ask what are you going to use the shunt's programmable relay for, Lenny?

 

[Lenny HB]

Can I ask what are you going to use the shunt's programmable relay for, Lenny?

To control the S+ on the fridge via the timer I've fitted in my panel. So when I have fully charged batteries and plenty of solar the fridge will run on 12v.

 

[the1andonly]

I thought everyone did that.

of course we do.

 

[the1andonly]

To control the S+ on the fridge via the timer I've fitted in my panel. So when I have fully charged batteries and plenty of solar the fridge will run on 12v.

just about to say why, your solar controller can do that, but you've gone to the dark side from Votronics to Victron.

 

[Lenny HB]

just about to say why, your solar controller can do that, but you've gone to the dark side from Votronics to Victron.

Victron much better with Lithium & Votronic 430 had problems with Lithium.

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