Vehicle upgrade

Submitted: Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 13:17
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Bula everyone,
I'm thinking of upgrading the Sprinter roof to something like this:



What do you reckon?
Anyone know the insulation R rating of palm fronds?
Just need to figure out how to manage the solar panels.
Maybe on a trailer?
Vinaka
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Allan

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Reply By: Kazza055 - Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 13:47

Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 13:47
I think they are only allowed in Fiji. ;=))
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 14:52

Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 14:52
Anything seems to be allowed in Fiji.
Wheeeee.
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Reply By: MUZBRY- Life member(Vic) - Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 14:04

Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 14:04
Bula terunga
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Reply By: Gbc.. - Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 14:30

Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 14:30
They cruise around Denarau island ferrying tourists between resorts and activities.
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 14:54

Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 14:54
Yep, just stepped 'ashore'.
Tip… wear a gas mask!!
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Follow Up By: Gbc.. - Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 14:55

Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 14:55
Yes, we tend to go further afield.
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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 15:07

Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 15:07
The local Fijian busses are much more interesting.
We volunteered in Fiji for 2 years in 2010-2012 and used them a lot. They had a habit of breaking high pressure diesel injector lines and spraying diesel over the exhaust manifold which immediately caught fire. Having no windows was the only reason most people weren't fried.
Some also played movies for entertainment. Problem was the screens were in full view of the driver and he would usually prefer to watch the movie than the road.
I recall one morning when several of the staff were late getting to work. When questioned, the told us that the bus driver kicked everyone off the bus 1km out of town because he had been told that there was a safety inspector waiting and the bus had no brakes.

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Follow Up By: MUZBRY- Life member(Vic) - Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 16:15

Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 16:15
Day Peter
My kids went to school on those busses and never heard a harsh word about the drivers, I think some of them now drive in Melbourne.
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Reply By: RMD - Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 15:09

Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 15:09
Allan.
Insulation qualities aside. Do you intend to use Sikaflex Panel adhesive for the brackets or simply short TEK screws? Solar panels can also be attached with either option! You could use a Bowen option and have alternate panels of thatch and Solar. Trendy!
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 15:30

Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 15:30
Haven't got down to that detail yet. I thought that maybe it would just sit in place.
There appears to be some quintessence in Fiji that just binds everything together.
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Follow Up By: RMD - Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 at 12:36

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 at 12:36
I found some old rusty Tek screws yesterday and they would Blend nicely with the that Thatch colour, if you need them for the build!
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Reply By: Batt's - Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 22:12

Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 22:12
Business opportunity mobile tiki bar.
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Reply By: Kenell - Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024 at 08:15

Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024 at 08:15
The registration plate denotes the number of safety features on the bus.

Kenell
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Reply By: Member - Ups and Downs - Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024 at 08:36

Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024 at 08:36
Ensure that the wiring from the solar panels is thick enough to carry the load, or it might catch fire.

Paul
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Reply By: Member - Bigfish - Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024 at 19:39

Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024 at 19:39
Good idea. I dont think an engineer could sign off on the mod but I reckon an arborist should be able to inspect and sign off.
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