barnyardweeds
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Yes, this is overkill but it serves multiple purposes. This M934-A2 6x6 Expansible Van came into my life as a promotional vehicle for a larger project. This truck is traveling cross country from Ogden Utah to Avon CT on a live streamed tour . The three seater configuration is being expanded (https://www.planbsupply.com/6x6-expandable-box-trucks ) into a crew cab and there are plans for significant electrical upgrades with the idea of creating a four season camper with redundant heat and electrical systems for the purpose of demonstrating backup systems in different on-grid, near off-grid and totally off grid environments. Help is needed is creating a solar system with battery backup that can survive the harsher winter environment. The roof of the rear box is 17' long and 8' wide. There are 4' slide outs on both sides that add considerable room for additional solar panels that could be hinged to fold over onto the main box and then deployed over the slide outs to keep room on the roof as an observation deck and tent platform. Does anyone have experience with "ultra capacitors" that can be deployed perhaps in a daisy chain for another type of short term back up? Lots of possibilities with this vehicle, and I anticipate talking expensively on our upcoming YouTube channel. We are looking to showcase both custom and off the shelf solutions. Share your thoughts.
Peter G
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Peter G
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