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Last Updated: 1/21/23

Cab

  • Sound deadening w/ Kilmat
  • Thermal insulation
  • Convert extended cab to storage
  • Reduce width of bulkhead/pass-through
  • Add sliding security door
  • Replace center dash panel with room for radio and switch panels
  • Install speakers in doors, replace headliner speakers
  • Security film on side cab windows
  • Dash cam
  • Redo headliner and panel fabric

Head

  • Incineration toilet
  • Outdoor shower in locker E
  • P hose

Electrical

  • 1200 watts of solar (3 x 400W panels)
  • 3000 watt inverter/charger
  • MPPT solar charge controller
  • 24V 350Ah house battery system
  • DC-to-DC charge system from alternator
  • Battery management system
  • Convert module and cab lights to LED
  • Rewire to move existing 110V and 12V outlets and add new where required

Heating/Cooling

  • MaxxAir fan in existing roof hole
  • Espar Airtronic diesel heater

Kitchen

  • Kitchen counter
  • 8020 cabinet
  • Sink
  • Faucet
  • Drinking water faucet
  • Induction cooktop
  • Air fryer
  • Fridge/freezer

Module

  • Sound deadening w/ Kilmat
  • Mineral wool insulation to replace foam sound insulation
  • Front vent
  • Seal off rear door windows
  • Security and privacy film on side entrance window

Seating

  • Squad bench converted into pull-out bed/couch

Tech

  • Cell booster
  • Cellular modem/Wi-Fi

Waste

  • Greywater tank
  • P tank

Water

  • 40 gallons fresh water storage
  • 2.5 gallon AC water heater modified as 24V DC solar dump
  • Air compressor w/ regulator for water pressure
  • Water filtration
  • Rain water collection system

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