GLAMP '94 Classic Pusher

[SebasSF]

Here is a question for you fellow Classic owners- why is there an open grill in the front? Water, snow and dust just gets blown in. Have any of you closed this area off?
I have house batteries up front, this is stock, and I understand the weight up front is good for the ride?

[SebasSF]

Second question- I just picked up a 2000w inverter/ charger and I'm trying to figure out the best place to install it. The existing charger is in the passenger footwell, but I don't thing there is space there for the new Magnum unit. I could put it up front, and have access to the DC and an AC run back to somewhere. I could also put it on the back, and I think there is a DC wire run from the voltage isolator to the front house batteries that charges them from the alternator, then I need to figure out the AC, and just tie in the minimal loads I would run off an inverter.

Any ideas appreciated!

[SebasSF]

Wow, that's a big sucker Kota!

[Kota]

Originally Posted by SebasSF

Here is a question for you fellow Classic owners- why is there an open grill in the front? Water, snow and dust just gets blown in. Have any of you closed this area off?
I have house batteries up front, this is stock, and I understand the weight up front is good for the ride?

Mine has an aluminum plate over it. I've been thinking about building an air box with cabin air filter to use ram air for cooling on the road. It would feed the heater/ac box.

[SebasSF]

I think I will make a cover for mine. On out last trip it had snow on the inside, and I want to put my new used Magnum inverter up there as well.

[SebasSF]

New air filter installed. I will take photos of the finished project next time.
I was able to trim a bit off the sides of the filter so I did not need to make a wider hole and modify the cover.

[Vycan]

SebasSF, those are some nice mods you have going on. I too am looking at an inverter in the future. Current plan is to put it up front and add the length to the AC side of the wiring, rather than the DC to prevent voltage drop over distance. Have not figured out how to tackle it yet. I was looking at a full Xantrex system, but so many people offered negative impressions of it I have since looked at a magnum 2800watt inverter charger.

One of my other plans is to install zeus fasteners (quarter turn fasteners used in aviation) for the air filter grill for ease of maintenance. Have you thought of doing that?

Also need to add 600w of solar to the roof.

I need to get on it because I am planning on doing a Newfoundland trip in JUL/AUG of this year.

[SebasSF]

Thanks Vycan. Having the inverter next to the batteries is obvious when you look at the wire size needed to run an inverter off batteries compared to the #10 AC wire needed. I am going to install one solar module on my roof. I am in the solar industry, and I just want it to keep batteries charged when it's parked. When I'm using it, I typically drive for a stretch charging up the batteries, then camp overnight or for a day. If batteries start to get low and I'm not at a campground I can run the generator, so think through your use case before spending a bunch of money on solar. I don't really even have much of an application for the inverter, I must like the quality charger and monitoring panel. I think I will take out the convection microwave unit and install a range hood and a proper oven like the Dickinson Marine unit...

[SebasSF]

Finished the air filter housing project, and close to done on the bed...
Ran out of plywood, so there are two blocks holding it together. I decided to block up the cabinets remove the tops, and run the back shelf all the way around...looks good.

[Kota]

Looks good. I shortened up my cabinets on the sides too. It was just dead space.

[SebasSF]

Moving bed back project is close to finished...

[SebasSF]

Did some major Glamping last weekend out in Stinson Beach! We had out 10 year anniversary party and took the Airstream along...just managed to back it in. It was a great chill and center point for our party.

[Vycan]

Love the look of your flooring! I too plan to adjust the bed like Dave did, but have not gotten to that item on my list yet.

[SebasSF]

Replaced the original muffler with one from Banks and some custom pipe. We'll see how the modifications do next week driving up to Oregon. One small mod helped a lot- I shortened the rod on the turbo bypass actuator...more boost and less smoke. I can hear the turbo spooling sooner and staying on longer.

[Kota]

That's the exhaust brake. The turbo bypass looks like this.

[SebasSF]

Thanks Kota, the photo was showing the exhaust 🙂

[Kota]

Been considering replacing mine. Think it made a significant difference?

[SebasSF]

Hey Kota, after my last road trip up to Oregon, I'm not sure it made a big difference, but it sounds good! I'm looking for the best balance of power, mpg, and low egt...

[SebasSF]

Fellow Spartan owners...I always wonder if perhaps my rear springs are sagging? The rear org my Airstream always looks low to me. Have you had any similar issues?
I do have some airbags to install when I have time...

[Kota]

Driveshaft alignment is probably the most important consideration. Since it so short the angles change pretty radically if the springs sag or you jack it up with helper springs.

My 94 has issues with the airbag leveling valves. In the short distances I've driven it, it will start to shudder if the valves let it sag.

Since it's a single cardan joint shaft it has to run real close to straight to run smooth. CV or double Cardan joints would be nice but it would be a challenge to fit them in that small space.

Picture is the 95.