This sensor is one of the electronics purchases associated with the water-system side of the project. Tank layout and access to wiring were both part of the early planning before closing the interior surfaces.
I bought CQRobot Non-Contact Liquid Level Sensor as part of my camper van equipment.
This sensor is one of the electronics purchases associated with the water-system side of the project. Tank layout and access to wiring were both part of the early planning before closing the interior surfaces.
Where it fits my build
My Day 87 plan put the body openings ahead of the aluminum framing, flooring and wall panels. I specifically included the shower drain and the openings for three water tanks in that order of work.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware to leave mounting points for the extrusion framing, and removed door trim for the later insulation and paneling. SketchUp helped me plan how those separate jobs would fit together.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
My build notes
The useful part of this diary entry is the sequence. I wanted to finish the drilling while the interior metal was bare, so later work would not mean opening finished surfaces again.
The photographs show my preceding floor-preparation session. Sweeping, washing and removing residue created the starting point for the interior work I described next.
I planned the openings and mounting access before enclosing the interior.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
The flat CQRobot probe changes the mounting shape. The EC Buying XKC-Y25-V offers another external sensing format, with the output connection and probe placement as the main comparison points.
CQRobot Flat Liquid Level Probe
This CQRobot sensor uses a flat rectangular probe mounted outside a container. Its shape offers an alternative to a round external sensing head.
