That is, from the Power Box as you know it to a “Catbag” for the Catrike Expedition. The bags are made by Arklel, a Canadian Company. I came upon this idea Monday night and began work, completing it last night. It is functional and works. The battery will be mounted elsewhere.
I asked my readers to identify the container for the circuit board. I received two guesses. Mr. Roger Zoul of BROL ID the Catbag.
Interesting use of the Expedition “Catbags” made by Arkel for Catrikes!
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The purpose of the drill is to reduce the total weight of Fargo. This is a step in that direction. I’ll get the bag weight later. I will not compare it to the box because of very different setup. I’m interested in the Total Fargo weight when the mods and tweaks are finished. –jim
Roger says [on BROL]:
To which, I reply:
Jim
Question for you Jim,
Will the charging AAs stay in position as Fargo experiences the vicissitudes of roads travelled? Or will a hard knock or two bounce them to the bottom of the bag?
Your power box streamline solution is certainly unique. I’ve recently started using the Catrike/Arkel bags. They have so much carrying capacity I all too easily toss in an extraordinary amount of tools & supplies. My Cat ends up weighing far more than I’d planned! Grin
Greg
We will have to see Greg. They [AAs] stayed in place in the Power Box, although the charger was on its bottom versus side. if it is a problem, I have a bungee solution. Even with the solar apparatus in place, I have space. I too will have to be careful with weight. It is easy to haul more than is wise. –jim
As to weight:
Empty bag: .59 lbs
Bag with solar controller, etc. 2.99 lbs
Weight of Controller: 2.40 lbs
That is much less than the Power Box w/o the battery, iHome Speaker, inverter and related components [meters, connection blocks, etc.
Jim
I also let Arkel know I’m using their bag in a unique way:
Today, 07/15, I received this reply: