Truck & Camper Docs & Drawings
Maximus’ specific documents and drawings some of which are referenced in a related blog post or video.
| TITLE | DESCRIPTION | Related Post / Video |
|---|---|---|
| 24V Alternator Charging System | Wiring Diagram of the 24V 2nd Alternator for our lithium charging system. | How Steve Configured the 2nd Alternator to not overheat when charging our Lithium Battery Bank |
| Hydronic System Concept | Overview of intent, coolant, and electrical circuits of the hydronic heating system | |
Technical / Mod Blog Posts
| TITLE | DESCRIPTION | Related Video |
|---|---|---|
| 2×2 MiMo Antenna Installation | Post (with Video) describing our improved mobile internet solution and test results with the new 2×2 MiMo Panel Antenna. Includes HW parts list and costs. | How We Raised Our Internet Performance “Literally” |
| Antenna Cable Diagram | Diagram documenting the cable and connectors used on 2×2 MiMo Panel Antenna | |
| Alternator Thermal Overload Protection | Add a thermal switch to the alternator case to shut off a DC-DC charger if the alternator exceeds 120C/224F. | (Coming) |
General Info
A growing collection of illustrated, write-ups covering various topics related to the design and build of Maximus, and TruckCamperAdventure.com articles/presentations.
| TITLE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| LiFePO4 Battery Construction (Handout) | Presentation at Truck Camper Adventure Rally 2022 (this is a class outline and not self-explanatory) |
| Alternator Charging (Handout) | Presentation at Truck Camper Adventure Rally 2022 (this is class outline and not self-explanatory). Since the live presentation, we create a 2 part video series covering all the details! Alternator Charging Explained | Part 1 Alternator Charging | Solutions | Part 2 |
| RV Reverse Osmosis System | Adapting a residential RO system for use in an RV |
| 7.3l Dual Alternator Belt Tension Problem & Solution | Design problem and workaround for belt slipping problem of 2nd alternator on a 7.3l Powerstroke |
| RV Air Conditioner Comparison Air Conditioner Technical Data | Comparative analysis of 6 air conditioners that can be used in RVs and supporting data. |
| STC-3008 Thermal Control Operating Instructions | Describes operation and programming of the 12V, STC-3008, dual-channel thermal controller, 8 of which are used in Maximus’ controls. |
| New Coolant Heater Controller Instructions for HCalory Heater | Instructions developed and written by me that describe the controller operation and programming for a 5kw coolant heater sold by HCalory (possibly other brands) and described as the ‘new’ control/remote version. |
| Maximus’ Specifications | Table of truck and camper equipment and capacities. |
Working on Exploring 
