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Re: Poor man's build-in generator for long box AF865/811(?)
PR Connection wrote: Ok.I guess here is the real question. After modifying the compartment so the genset will fit in there why not just pull it out start it and plug it in. As you said in your post “its just for back up in case the solar dont work out”. I look at your pictures and all I ask myself is why? You still need to go out and start it, you still need to pull it out to fuel it, you still need to pull it out to service it, you still need to get out open the door and run an additional fan in front of the door. What is the gain here? The benefits of a built in genset are. Uses same fuel as the coach (propane for a camper). No need to carry additional gas You start it remotely inside It’s tied to a transfer switch so you can back feed the outside shore power connection Your installation has none of these benefits. Yes there are some big negatives to an onboard genset that campers use but none of those are safety negatives. They are approved,vented,and exhausted to prevent any potentials for loss of life. Just some food for thought. I like it inside where it is safe and unexposed to the elements. I mean, is that so difficult to understand? There is this lizard brain feel to have things inside. The factory install one...got a vent on the door. that is not very hard to DIY. you made it sound like they contact NASA for enginnering advice to maximize pilot survival. It just a dumb generator. It snuff itself out when there is no air. 85% of cause of death relating to generator is carbon monoxide poisoning. It is at the safest place possible. And I can make it better. I make it vent downward to a chute. Just because people charge you 1000% markup for something doesn't mean they know exactly what they are doing.641Views0likes0CommentsRe: Poor man's build-in generator for long box AF865/811(?)
Rather amusing to see you two would see fire or fume to be an issue. This room originally is suppose to be the generator room. However Northwood offer a long box version of these 2 campers to increase stability by sacrificing generator space. It just so happen that this particular generator is small enough to fit into the stunted room. Hope this clear things up.642Views0likes0CommentsPoor man's build-in generator for long box AF865/811(?)
It turns out there is a generator(A generic chinese brand. Comes in many name in the states, earthquake, sportsman and homegear) that can fit in the long box of Arctic fox 865/811(?). Pictures I cut the bottom flap with a reciprocating saw into multiple pieces and just introduce metal fatigue with pliers by wiggling the extruded pieces, took out the generator covers, and cut the handles on the generators (probably not needed, but I was desperate to get it in). Then I cram it in panel side first upward and just turned it to face the start pull outside. and there it is! nicely tucked inside the safety of my camper. 700W wont run the microwave/AC but my LiFePO4 battery/inverter can. It is just there for backup in case solar doesn't pan out. I cannot believe it worked out so well at the end. It does need extra fan to assist combustion. But the generator does come with 12v and 5v. I will rig some 3dprinted part + brushless DC Fan and embed them into the door later.2.2KViews0likes14CommentsRe: Artic Fox 865 wet wt 4200 or Nothern lite 8-11
I think you and your dealer is somewhat confused. Diesel reduce payload , a lot. It is heavy as hell. If you wanted SRW your option is gas only since it barely meets the capacity requirement of a modern full suite hardside TC. And diesel's extra 20% power is useless when moving something as light as 4k lb weight. You are not towing 20k lb 5th wheel or something. My Gas F350 DRW/AF865 setup can reach 55mph on interstate with 6th gear. Plenty of reserve power if I switch to lower gear. 5th gear can go to 80mph. and 4th and below just launch my truck forward, although at the cost of extreme mpg reduction.405Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2019 Ford F450 options for camper use
2019 F350 here. agree with most other user's opinion BLIPS is junk. tow mirrow is more than enough Tow camera is nice but you need to extract rear camera out and reattach it. I didt get the 5th whe prep package and my 12v and tire pressure moniotor is working properly427Views0likes0Comments
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