I bought an SV - BIG Build thread
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jaybarts said:
The cab steps on the steel rope, even on idle they make a constant irritating rattle.
You’ve made a good choice on a base vehicle though, they would tend to feel bouncy when empty but with the added weight of your conversion on the back it should enhance the drive.
Oh and don’t forget any time you tilt the cab, completely empty it off loose objects unless you fancy driving with goggles
Cheers for that and lols about the cab tilt/driving with goggles. Sounds like experiencing talking there You’ve made a good choice on a base vehicle though, they would tend to feel bouncy when empty but with the added weight of your conversion on the back it should enhance the drive.
Oh and don’t forget any time you tilt the cab, completely empty it off loose objects unless you fancy driving with goggles
dai1983 said:
Just watched your CAD render and looks very impressive. Do they auction the MoD box units with the built in aircon/heater as they'd just fit on the flatbed using a big forklift. They're just a modified shipping container though!
One trick we were taught is to turn the little side light on before you press the battery isolator switch. We were told that it needs to draw a little current to operate the isolator but at worst it gives you an indication everything is isolated when the light goes out.
Thanks, I cannot take credit for the CAD render. One of the members is a Turkish architect believe it or not, and he did them for me as a favour, which was really nice of him. One trick we were taught is to turn the little side light on before you press the battery isolator switch. We were told that it needs to draw a little current to operate the isolator but at worst it gives you an indication everything is isolated when the light goes out.
The containers are rare and fetching big money now. Not as much as a custom composite, but still big money. The boxes are tough and ready to go. But as you said, basically a shipping container. Also they sit directly on the bed. Saves changing the captive spring set up, because they don't need a torsion free subframe because they are tough. But it means they are higher and you have less flexibility.
Swings and roundabouts of course.
I am aware of the overhead light trick, but thanks. I'd rather be told three times about something than no one mention something that I don't know about and it bites me in the ass
Edited by Projectblue51 on Saturday 27th June 18:28
Projectblue51 said:
Thanks, I cannot take credit for the CAD render. One of the members is a Turkish architect believe it or not, and he did them for me as a favour, which was really nice of him.
The containers are rare and fetching big money now. Not as much as a custom composite, but still big money. The boxes are tough and ready to go. But as you said, basically a shipping container. Also they sit directly on the bed. Saves changing the captive spring set up, because they don't need a torsion free subframe because they are tough. But it means they are higher and you have less flexibility.
Swings and roundabouts of course.
I am aware of the overhead light trick, but thanks. I'd rather be told three times about something than no one mention something that I don't know about and it bites me in the ass
Yeah they are high and I hated having to climb up to open the door to get the ladders out of ours. The containers are rare and fetching big money now. Not as much as a custom composite, but still big money. The boxes are tough and ready to go. But as you said, basically a shipping container. Also they sit directly on the bed. Saves changing the captive spring set up, because they don't need a torsion free subframe because they are tough. But it means they are higher and you have less flexibility.
Swings and roundabouts of course.
I am aware of the overhead light trick, but thanks. I'd rather be told three times about something than no one mention something that I don't know about and it bites me in the ass
Edited by Projectblue51 on Saturday 27th June 18:28
Also the fibreglass front panel needs lifting before you tilt the cab!
Projectblue51 said:
I'm more concerned about the type of toilet I'm going to fit
A marine head, a comprehensive selection of manhole keys plus a spade!Compost toilets seem all the rage amongst the "van life" community, but what few explain is that they use toilets in shops, gyms etc most of the time and that a composting toilet does not work when you have diarrhoea (one of the van-life guys explained this in detail!).
Cassette toilets are a PITA and need to be emptied too frequently.
If you have a macerating marine toilet then you can lift a sewer cover somewhere quiet and dump the black tank there. If you're in the middle of nowhere then you can dig a hole and empty it into that.
(Source: I wanted to build something like this but never quite convinced myself I could see it through).
Milkbuttons said:
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Thanks for the support donkmeister said:
A marine head, a comprehensive selection of manhole keys plus a spade!
Compost toilets seem all the rage amongst the "van life" community, but what few explain is that they use toilets in shops, gyms etc most of the time and that a composting toilet does not work when you have diarrhoea (one of the van-life guys explained this in detail!).
Cassette toilets are a PITA and need to be emptied too frequently.
If you have a macerating marine toilet then you can lift a sewer cover somewhere quiet and dump the black tank there. If you're in the middle of nowhere then you can dig a hole and empty it into that.
(Source: I wanted to build something like this but never quite convinced myself I could see it through).
Thanks for the pointers. Compost toilets seem all the rage amongst the "van life" community, but what few explain is that they use toilets in shops, gyms etc most of the time and that a composting toilet does not work when you have diarrhoea (one of the van-life guys explained this in detail!).
Cassette toilets are a PITA and need to be emptied too frequently.
If you have a macerating marine toilet then you can lift a sewer cover somewhere quiet and dump the black tank there. If you're in the middle of nowhere then you can dig a hole and empty it into that.
(Source: I wanted to build something like this but never quite convinced myself I could see it through).
Having done many miles and days in a motorhome better known as the Dick of a Dog's Summer Palace
I totally understand that towing around a plastic suitcase full of poo is a horrible thing, especially if it's very full and leaking slightly from a poor seal (like the one I rented in NZ South Island was). I was therefore looking at composting bogs. But I wasn't convinced.
'Macerating' sounds like 'pre-chewed' and therefore kind of diarrhoeay anyway. But it's worth checking out - thanks.
What I need is a freeze drier with vacuum sealer. Like in The Martian
I have been accused of talking s
t before, but this time, it is actually true Edited by Projectblue51 on Monday 29th June 22:36
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I opened this thinking it might be about a Caterham SV, or a Lambo SV. I even wondered if it could be an MG SV but no - this has so much more awesome.
I remember a thread on-line somewhere of a guy who converted an ex-Russian truck which was pretty epic.
I would love to do this myself but I think I'd go smaller/longer. Maybe a Pinz towing an off-road caravan. Use the truck for my garage and general stuff, and a relatively narrow caravan like the Bruder but it'd need a bigger budget I suspect. My thoughts are to spend more upfront and less on fuel on-going. Also, to have a smaller vehicle so that, if I find somewhere I want to stay for a while, I can take it into town for shopping etc...
But I do love the big trucks too. Ultimate fun would be to travel in a small convoy with a few different solutions.
I opened this thinking it might be about a Caterham SV, or a Lambo SV. I even wondered if it could be an MG SV but no - this has so much more awesome.
I remember a thread on-line somewhere of a guy who converted an ex-Russian truck which was pretty epic.
I would love to do this myself but I think I'd go smaller/longer. Maybe a Pinz towing an off-road caravan. Use the truck for my garage and general stuff, and a relatively narrow caravan like the Bruder but it'd need a bigger budget I suspect. My thoughts are to spend more upfront and less on fuel on-going. Also, to have a smaller vehicle so that, if I find somewhere I want to stay for a while, I can take it into town for shopping etc...
But I do love the big trucks too. Ultimate fun would be to travel in a small convoy with a few different solutions.
Projectblue51 said:
That said, I expect to run with a domestic style wet room. Unlike a boat, the vehicle will be stable and level when shower/washing so shouldn't need boat type.
It might be stable, but you'll never be level, anywhere, ever. Make sure you've got at least a pair of drains diagonally opposite each other or it'll be a huge pain showering when the plug is uphill of the shower tray. Spent 18 months on the road in a motorhome, and I think our shower was at the right level about three times.agent006 said:
It might be stable, but you'll never be level, anywhere, ever. Make sure you've got at least a pair of drains diagonally opposite each other or it'll be a huge pain showering when the plug is uphill of the shower tray. Spent 18 months on the road in a motorhome, and I think our shower was at the right level about three times.
Yeah, I hear you. Been there done it. Trick is to put a glass of water in the bathroom and have your other half guide you on it with chocks. Or fit levelling suspension arms - But the twin drains is a good idea. Will use that. Watchman said:
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I opened this thinking it might be about a Caterham SV, or a Lambo SV. I even wondered if it could be an MG SV but no - this has so much more awesome.
Thanks for your support and kind words. Much appreciated. I shall let Rosie know she is more awesome than a Lambo SV I opened this thinking it might be about a Caterham SV, or a Lambo SV. I even wondered if it could be an MG SV but no - this has so much more awesome.
(She's got more torques anyway )Edited by Projectblue51 on Monday 6th July 21:27
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