Hey There!

[GuyInSoCal]

Hello out there..

I am Vernon from Anaheim, California... Yes, the House of the Mouse. I am currently in the middle of a Cargo Conversion. I have taken on a duel axle 2025 - 7 x 16 x 7 Pace American for this project.

Yes, this project has cost way more than expected, but if I went back in time with this knowledge, I would still do it.

I am not far from completion, or so I think.. lol I keep adding and upgrading.. below is a list of my gadgets. I am open to questions and comments. I just posted two albums of photos.. so if interested in seeing what I am doing, please take a look.

Custom Solar Array​

• DOKIO 800W Split-Cell Monocrystalline Hard Mount Solar Panels (2 x 400W)
• 2) EPEVER 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controllers (60A total)
• 2) 300AH (600AH Total) Lithium LfePO4 Batteries
• VOLTWORKS 3,000W Pure Sine Inverter (6,000W Peak)
• DROK DC AMP Meter
• Go Power! TS-30 Dual Power Manual Transfer Switch (Solar / Shore) 3,600 Watts
• On Grid Battery Charger

Full Size Bathroom​

• Delta Shower - 32"x32" with Residential Ceramic Tile
• Thetford residential height gravity flush toilet
• RecPro 32 gallon black water holding tank
• Wall mounted MaxxAir Dome Vent
• Dometic Tank Monitoring system for gray and black water holding tanks
• Special Order hand-cut Quartz Countertop
• Handmade Custom Special Order Cabinet
• Openable window

Full Size Kitchen with Dinette​

• Solid Real Wood Cabinets
• Special Order hand-cut Quartz Countertop
• Vissani Microwave Oven with Air Fryer, Convection, Bake and more
• Built-in 2 Burner Glass Top Induction Electric Cooktop
• Vissani 10.1 CF Refrigerator with digital adjustable thermostat, 3 removable glass shelfs and separate freezer
• Ariston Electric 12 Gallon Water Heater
• Duel seat built-in dinette with under seat storage
• Custom Handmade Dinette Cushions
• Fixed in place, lightweight dinette table
• RecPro 32 gallon gray water holding tank (Shared with shower)

Extras​

• 400' of Triplex High Strand Count Marine Grade Wiring
• 14' Motorized RV Awning
• Wallpapered Walls throughout
• Full size hanging closet
• Under bed storage
• VEVOR 8KW Diesel Air Heater
• FOGATTI 13,500 BTU roof mounted AC
• AC Soft Start option added
• Wall mounted AC Thermostat
• Class A Customs 42 Gallon Fresh Water Holding Tank
• SEAFLO 33 Series Water Pump and Accumulator Tank System
• 32-inch Wall Mounted Smart HD TV
• 1" R5 Closed Cell mildew and moisture resistant foam insulation

 

[Brumasterm01]

Hello Vernon. My name is Mark and I too live in the house of mouse.

That's an impressive build you have there. Every detail seems to be very meticulously planned out.

I saw your other post about looking for help on the soft start installation. Smart to look for help. AC capacitors can be dangerous. I only no enough to fear them.

If you are seeing an inrush motor current spike that your inverter can't handle I'd suggest a plug in soft start. But those are crazy expensive! You probably already know that.

I too sometimes see a huge current spike that causes my inverter to shut down momentarily with my little window AC. Only when compressor kicks in after the unit is hot and I'm forcing it to restart. More of nuisance/curiosity rather than a problem.

Hope get the help you are looking for. Good luck on your build.
Please keep posting pictures.

Mark.

 

[GuyInSoCal]

Hi Mark nice to meet you.. and a local too. That's great!

I know all about things being expensive, I am about $30,000 into this thing and I have only been building this since 01 June.. of course there was about 3 weeks where I sat in the middle of the floor with my hands on my head wondering what the heck did I get myself into lol

There is no hard start. There is no pulse or surge. I read that it is recommended to install one when you are using it on your solar array. It will stop any pulses or large power pulls.

I have 800W of solar with 600AH of batteries.. but I have the ac, a roof fan, a wall fan, fridge, hot water tank, Micro/air fryer/convection thingy and enough lights to land a 747. So I need that much power lol

If you would ever like to see it, please let me know. I rent a spot at a boat shop in Orange, off Katella and Main, to build this thing. I am usually here after 5 every night and all day on Sundays.. I'd love to show it off and listen to advice, comments or criticism lol

Vernon

 

[Brumasterm01]

Sounds fun. Definitely count me in.

I work in Cypess and live off Weir Canyon, so it's in on my home every night.

 

[GuyInSoCal]

I will send you a private message

 

[GuyInSoCal]

@Brumasterm01 Thank you for coming out last night to see the trailer. It was great talking with you and sharing ideas.

I look forward to doing it again sometime.

 

[Brumasterm01]

Hello Vernon,

It was good to meet with you too. Thanks for inviting me.

I was quite impressed by your craftmanship and ingenuity. I still can't believe the amount of progress you made in such a short period of time.

Keep posting the pictures progress. Very interested to see how the decals turn out.

Mark