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[@davehale8513]

You may consider adding a basic air filter to the draw side of those fans. Burningman is so dusty.

[@nomadbrad503]

great advice

[@lady_kas7825]

Just a little tid bit of helpful info... when you're done with the caulk, put a screw down in the tip. As it dries, it will grab the screw and pull out with the screw next time you use it. This saves from pushing dry caulk down into the tube like you did, eventually causing a blockage

[@nomadbrad503]

great advice!

[@chartmann43]

Haha! That’s what I do! I use to be a painter and my mom taught me this! 😂❤

[@DustyyNomad]

Nice work, looks great!

[@nomadbrad503]

Thanks a lot!

[@jedics1]

I recommend 120mm fans because there is much more available from the pc world, some near silent or a pleasant low pitch hum at highest settings, even with heat censors that control fan speed automatically like the F12 TC by Arctic for example and cheap.

[@ItsMeGiga]

I'd actually recommend the Wathai 12038 120mm fan. Pc fans in general don't have enough static pressure to pull enough air to efficiently cool the electrical in that cabinet. I use 2 for my inverter/ battery compartment and control them with a DC 12V 4 Wire PWM PC CPU Fan Temperature Control Speed Controller .

[@nomadbrad503]

great suggestion !

[@nomadbrad503]

great advice! ill check that out

[@ItsMeGiga]

@@nomadbrad503 oh and do some sort of filter in front of the intake. It won't catch all the dust but it'll substantially extend the time between cleanings/fan replacements.

[@jonspoonamore3721]

Nice deal. Does that system have a Temperature Alarm if it gets too hot? Also... Since you are going to the desert, have you thought about an air-positive system to help keep dust out while traveling? I've seen a lot of off-road RV people create an air-system to pull-in filtered air that will create increased air-pressure in the RV. This makes it impossible for dust to enter the RV.

[@nomadbrad503]

thats great advice about the air positive system

[@lovinglife4962]

🙋🏽‍♀️Brad had fun today hanging out 👍🏽💯✌🏽

[@violetatcontentboutique7188]

Great little project there, Brad! Looks great!

[@nomadbrad503]

Thanks!

[@RVingwithG]

Sweet build 😮great idea 💡 with FANS

[@Karl-f8z]

Like the viewing window.

[@nomadbrad503]

thanks! me too

[@tommyamaya4254]

Nice Brad

[@nomadbrad503]

thank you tommy!

[@RVingwithG]

My bike even with pedals cannot be peddled very far. It is 80+ pounds of bike plus probably another 15 to 20 pound battery. My battery is 60 amp hours.

[@adventureswithsuperdave1290]

Very cool😎

[@nomadbrad503]

thank you dave!

[@TheVespap200e]

Excellent job Brad! Looking good! Thanks for the video.

[@nomadbrad503]

thank youi so much!

[@MattAK]

They make some fans like that that have temperature sensors so they don't constantly run. My buddy uses them for his AV cabinets and they work really well at keeping his amps and stuff cool in closed cabinets. Worth looking into if you find that manually turning your fans off and on is a pain. edit: That gray IS300 at the end is sweet, I've owned two IS300's they're such fun little sports cars.

[@nomadbrad503]

yeah I plan on just leaving it running all the time but may look into a temp sensor

[@hectorquintanilla5520]

Brad great video, quick question how do you insure a conversion box truck?

[@BTNomad]

It took me a while to find coverage for mine. I ended up with State Farm. Due to the size of my truck, over 10,000 lbs, it's insured as Commercial for Private use. I bought a cheap renters policy to cover my personal items and all of the electronics, plumbing, etc., I have in here.

[@hectorquintanilla5520]

Thank you

[@nomadbrad503]

its insured as a commercial vehicle through progressive. about $100/ month

[@VanIife]

Hello friends!!! Nomad Brad!!!!! Box truckkkkkkkk

[@nomadbrad503]

absolutely!

[@jaystewart9947]

Nice mod to your electrical cabinet Brad. Like others may have mentioned, I’m wondering if a thermally controlled switch is in order for your fans?

[@nomadbrad503]

thanks jay! i may add one in the future

[@tarahall2675]

Try mirror clips if the plexiglass window falls off.

[@nomadbrad503]

great advice, thanks

[@craigzaller107]

Nice work brad

[@nomadbrad503]

thanks craig! you son's truck has been getting a lot of work done to it this week. its looking amazing with the windows installed

[@MISCIFMAKER]

Fyi, no matter what you do, one dust storm of any length, Playa dust will infultrat every inch of the inside of your box truck , clean Playa until nxt burn.

[@nomadbrad503]

that is what im hearing!

[@MISCIFMAKER]

@@nomadbrad503 it may destroy your all in one pwr supply.

[@nomadbrad503]

@@MISCIFMAKER please don’t bring negativity around my channel. I’m a firm believer that your thoughts create your experiences. I work hard to keep a positive mindset here

[@Niekomojo]

@@MISCIFMAKER how do you think all of the burners survive out there each year? They all have setups like this. Playa dust isn’t as bad as people make it out to be. Couple cans of dust off and or blasts from an air compressor and you’ll be fine. Go be negative somewhere else.

[@samhardy908]

Can you tell me the specs of the solar panels that you are using? Maybe a part number if you got it

[@Adam_Gray]

Nice mod!

[@nomadbrad503]

thanks adam!

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Always room for improvement,Brad I’m thinking about a 3,000 W inverter with two 12.8 v 280 AH life po 4 batteries 24v system with a 12 v step down for a few systems and a dc to dc also associated solar panels with charging systems! How much is this system going to cost me installed,I’m thinking about 7,500. $ is that close or do I need to save more?

[@nomadbrad503]

you're very close on that price!

[@BTNomad]

Maybe this is a moot point, but what is the source of air for that cabinet? It seems that after a while, there won't be air available to circulate. I love watching these videos you make. Everything is so pretty. 🥰

[@nomadbrad503]

The other cabinet also has vents cut into it which allows for proper airflow

[@BTNomad]

Ah, gotcha! I am so impressed with your workmanship.

[@orificium]

Why would you push air into a space rather than pull it out?

[@journeywithnichole]

Cool little window!

[@nomadbrad503]

thanks nichole! did you get your box truck door open?

[@chillnndc]

Brad, what was the functional purpose of the plexiglass? Or is it just a design element?

[@nomadbrad503]

It's just a design element, I like to show off my electrical work

[@CuzmicTarot]

🎉🎉🎉

[@nomadbrad503]

😎

[@andyrodriguez984]

Hey Brad I was recently staying at de Anza cove but police started ticketing people. Where is this?

[@nomadbrad503]

I have been hearing reports that tickets are coming back. might be time for me to move on

[@acciojosh]

This was so cool thank you! Mark's 'bike' is awesome! Are you thinking of replacing the battery on yours?

[@nomadbrad503]

yes! the company is sending me a new one

[@orificium]

MPG can't be great on this vehicle. Any recommendations on what would be good that's also reasonable in cost? Ideally I'd love to have a Ford Transit Aerocell, but, that's at least $50k+ for an empty box.

[@nomadbrad503]

Yeah you can buy a 2010 Honda odyssey for about $7,000. they get 25 mpg on the highway

[@orificium]

@@nomadbrad503 Looking for headroom. high roof. 6'3.

[@orificium]

@@nomadbrad503 Looking for headroom since I'm 6'3 and a boxier platform.

[@orificium]

@@nomadbrad503 What kind of mileage do you get on yours? I'm looking for something with a lot more headspace and room than a Honda Odyssey. a box van. Unsure of what the best option is for mileage.

[@nomadbrad503]

@@orificium why is milage such a concern? How many miles per month do you plan to drive?

[@NomadKingGamer]

Having A Blast Watching Ur Videos. I Hope U Get All Ur Preparations Done For Burning Man. Drink Plenty Of Coconut Water 😊

[@nomadbrad503]

thanks king!

[@RVingwithG]

My bike even with pedals cannot be peddled very far. It is 80+ pounds of bike plus probably another 15 to 20 pound battery. My battery is 60 amp hours.