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 | |
| Freeze Protection System | Schematic of components and controls protecting fresh/gray water and battery from freezing. | (Coming mid JAN23) |
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) |
| 2004 Ford Alternator Control Strategy | Ford document on (some) control methodology on single vs dual alternator installation. |
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 a 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 A/C Comparison Text and Table | Descriptive analysis of 6 RV ‘possible’ air conditioners and comparison table |
| Air Conditioner Technical Data | Brochures and specification documents used to compile the above comparison. |
| Air Conditioner Comparison Spreadsheet (Incomplete) | Excel spreadsheet used to compare 12 different types/models of air conditioners that can be used in RV’s. Also calculates ‘comparative data’ and shows comparisons in graphs. Feel free to download and add your own unit comparisons but beware of the links to equations and graphs or you may end up with inaccurate results. |
| 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. Updated 29JAN23 with English controller symbols |
| Maximus’ Specifications | Table of truck and camper equipment and capacities. |
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