my Terrano camper conversion - Page 5

96terrano · 25-02-2013, 00:50

Have just found a cheap £10 240 v inverter, should do the job ok

Anyway, back on the camper topic, I'm going to continue installing insulation tomorrow

zippy656 · 25-02-2013, 07:21

Cheap inverters are rubish

Best are pure sign wave

96terrano · 25-02-2013, 10:41

Yes, I've resided ill save up for a propper 300W one

Lazy-Ferret · 25-02-2013, 12:36

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Originally Posted by 96terrano

Yes, I've resided ill save up for a propper 300W one

Remember Inverters draw a fair bit of current when the are plugged in, even when they are not actually running anything.. So make sure you fit a switch so you can turn off the 12v side.

Another thing is, most (Cheap?) inverters from my experience, will not run up if you have something already plugged into the mains side when you apply the 12 volt, so you need access to be able it switch off the mains side as well.

96terrano · 25-02-2013, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

Remember Inverters draw a fair bit of current when the are plugged in, even when they are not actually running anything.. So make sure you fit a switch so you can turn off the 12v side.

Another thing is, most (Cheap?) inverters from my experience, will not run up if you have something already plugged into the mains side when you apply the 12 volt, so you need access to be able it switch off the mains side as well.

Cheers, I just recived £30 for fixing a Renault master for a neighbor, I know what that's going on

I can get a good 300W inverter now,

Thanks for the info, I'll have a switch in it as I'm making a switch panel, also, its probably going to be mounted under the front passenger or driver seat

96terrano · 25-02-2013, 17:36

Teenagers, we are destructive little shits.

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Lazy-Ferret · 25-02-2013, 18:37

While you have the dash out, you couldn't see if you can find where that bolt I dropped went?

96terrano · 25-02-2013, 18:44

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Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

While you have the dash out, you couldn't see if you can find where that bolt I dropped went?

im changing the heater matrix and also putting in more wires

96terrano · 25-02-2013, 19:15

more pics up

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=2aacfe0bd6

rustic · 25-02-2013, 20:29

I wonder what bits you'll have left over when you have finished?

96terrano · 25-02-2013, 20:30

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Originally Posted by rustic

I wonder what bits you'll have left over when you have finished?

Noo, don't say that

rustic · 25-02-2013, 20:49

Nice to see a proper ratchet crimp tool being used.

Tip:

when passing wires over sharp edges, put some edging over the metal edge, I was particularly looking around your rear light cluster, but applies to all areas.

zippy656 · 25-02-2013, 20:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

Nice to see a proper ratchet crimp tool being used.

Ive on of them

stinka · 25-02-2013, 21:08

Meh, I solder everything

spiderpig37 · 25-02-2013, 21:31

Will be watching to see what ideas i can nick ive just bought a 2000merc vito looking to put some windows and seats in back so will be paneling out maybe some leds in roof lining kids want me to turn it into a scooby do van

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25-02-2013, 20:49	#72
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Nice to see a proper ratchet crimp tool being used. Tip: when passing wires over sharp edges, put some edging over the metal edge, I was particularly looking around your rear light cluster, but applies to all areas. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

25-02-2013, 00:50	#61
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	Have just found a cheap £10 240 v inverter, should do the job ok Anyway, back on the camper topic, I'm going to continue installing insulation tomorrow

25-02-2013, 07:21	#62
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Cheap inverters are rubish Best are pure sign wave

25-02-2013, 10:41	#63
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	Yes, I've resided ill save up for a propper 300W one

25-02-2013, 17:36	#66
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	Teenagers, we are destructive little shits. 69223_595874513773306_780901882_n.jpg

25-02-2013, 18:37	#67
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	While you have the dash out, you couldn't see if you can find where that bolt I dropped went?

25-02-2013, 19:15	#69
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	more pics up https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=2aacfe0bd6

25-02-2013, 21:08	#74
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Meh, I solder everything

25-02-2013, 21:31	#75
spiderpig37 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: doncaster south yorkshire Vehicle: nissan terrano t2+ Posts: 729	Will be watching to see what ideas i can nick ive just bought a 2000merc vito looking to put some windows and seats in back so will be paneling out maybe some leds in roof lining kids want me to turn it into a scooby do van