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Started by Back Ache, March 03, 2014, 11:54:03 AM

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Back Ache

March 03, 2014, 11:54:03 AM
I have an old P30 step van and I'm planning to use it as a solar kiln.

I will be able to dry up to 24' lumber. The cargo area is 18' long and I can use the cockpit area for the longer lumber.

Basically I'm going to paint it flat black and use a solar power exhaust fan(no electricity nearby) to pull out the moist air.

Any suggestions?   

Raider Bill

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March 03, 2014, 12:23:10 PM
My Son is drying some peecan in a 1951 International Harvester Metro Van, {bread truck} I think he leaves the doors open for airflow, dunno for sure.

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March 03, 2014, 02:39:06 PM
It only works in a Ford...
Gene - Author of articles in Sawmill & Woodlot and books: Drying Hardwood Lumber; VA Tech Solar Kiln; Sawing Edging & Trimming Hardwood Lumber. And more

red

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March 03, 2014, 02:49:49 PM
I don't think you need the fan if you go faster than 60 MPH

That's the way my 2 60 A/C works
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LeeB

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March 04, 2014, 06:59:44 AM
Now that would finally be a good use for a chevy.  :D
'98 LT40HDD/Lombardini, Case 580L, Cat D4C, JD 3032 tractor, JD 5410 tractor, Husky 346, 372 and 562XP's. Stihl MS180 and MS361, 1998 and 2006 3/4 Ton 5.9 Cummins 4x4's, 1989 Dodge D100 w/ 318, and a 1966 Chevy C60 w/ dump bed.

thecfarm

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March 04, 2014, 08:54:04 AM
Back Ache,welcome to the forum. Must have a sawmill,what kind? Been sawing long?  ;D
Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79
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