Winter Enclosed Trailer Camping
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Piping and pumps will be drained then blown by mouth, piping will be sloped towards drains or the tanks to minimize water that remains in the lines. Tanks will be bubbled.
J
Heres what it looks like in the day time prior to poly-ing everything (2 coats high gloss "fun" green paint on top & 1 coat of poly on plywood)
Then I applied 1 coat of poly to the entire wall:
Came out awesome. 1.5 gallons of poly so far... Alot of fumes blowing through there.
Got my hands on a unit that displays the amounts of various gases... VOC was pretty high with the Poly:
We'll be using this to sense for leaks prior to departure and we'll be doing some datalogging through the first few trips. Stay tuned...
Then I applied 1 coat of poly to the entire wall:
Came out awesome. 1.5 gallons of poly so far... Alot of fumes blowing through there.
Got my hands on a unit that displays the amounts of various gases... VOC was pretty high with the Poly:
We'll be using this to sense for leaks prior to departure and we'll be doing some datalogging through the first few trips. Stay tuned...
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Helmet rack, dryer and speakers installed
Picked up a cheap shelf at Ikea
front heater tstat, interior 120v lights dimmer, exterior 12v light switch. Both heaters will have a timer, rear will be timer only since it's more for glove/boot drying.
Picked up a cheap shelf at Ikea
front heater tstat, interior 120v lights dimmer, exterior 12v light switch. Both heaters will have a timer, rear will be timer only since it's more for glove/boot drying.
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Finished up the boot and glove drying rack:
Water tanks, pumps and heater mounted:
Water tank will get another strap toward the bottom, i still need to install the vent on top. Vents will go to an overflow tank (thinking of using an liquor bottle) so if the water sloshes out the vent it has a place to go.
Another Ikea Find:
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Work Bench:
Fabrication - wise man once told me "its not what YOU know its WHO you know"
Buddy whipped these out in about an hour:
Work Bench Top - Surgical Grade Stainless for the work bench, aluminum shelves
Creasing the bottom of the shelves for added strength:
Bent seam:
Welded Seam, can you tell the difference???:
Installed:
Left to do:
-Plumb gas to heaters.
I am still trying to figure out where to mount the propane tanks, originally i was thinking under the work bench in a separate sealed and vented compartment but after doing some research I'm not sure it's legal or safe. There isn't sufficient room to mount them on the tongue of the trailer so the only other place I can think is on the front of the V driver side (ramp is on passenger side). The tanks would be mounted up high enough to clear the truck tail gate in a vented steel box. They would require a step stool or ladder to access so I am really trying to think of a better idea.
Only other place i can think of is on the underside with a horizontal tank but that then requires you to take the trailer to get the tanks filled.
-Plumb water tanks/shower
I have the hose just need a bunch of random fittings.
-Paint floor
Picked up an exterior anti-skid paint, we will see how it holds up.
Water tanks, pumps and heater mounted:
Water tank will get another strap toward the bottom, i still need to install the vent on top. Vents will go to an overflow tank (thinking of using an liquor bottle) so if the water sloshes out the vent it has a place to go.
Another Ikea Find:
Folded Down
Folded Up
Work Bench:
Fabrication - wise man once told me "its not what YOU know its WHO you know"
Buddy whipped these out in about an hour:
Work Bench Top - Surgical Grade Stainless for the work bench, aluminum shelves
Creasing the bottom of the shelves for added strength:
Bent seam:
Welded Seam, can you tell the difference???:
Installed:
Left to do:
-Plumb gas to heaters.
I am still trying to figure out where to mount the propane tanks, originally i was thinking under the work bench in a separate sealed and vented compartment but after doing some research I'm not sure it's legal or safe. There isn't sufficient room to mount them on the tongue of the trailer so the only other place I can think is on the front of the V driver side (ramp is on passenger side). The tanks would be mounted up high enough to clear the truck tail gate in a vented steel box. They would require a step stool or ladder to access so I am really trying to think of a better idea.
Only other place i can think of is on the underside with a horizontal tank but that then requires you to take the trailer to get the tanks filled.
-Plumb water tanks/shower
I have the hose just need a bunch of random fittings.
-Paint floor
Picked up an exterior anti-skid paint, we will see how it holds up.
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Awesome dude, cant wait to see the finish!
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Nice! I am going to have to hookup and make some turns to see what kind of clearnance there is.
N
Well, whats the story here?
N
Not too much progress this past weekend, halloween shananigans, Avy Awareness class w/Mike Duffy, and camping in the snow (almost enough snow for a road ride...)
Cabinets installed, needs another coat or two of poly.
Still working on the furnace and shower plumbing, hopefully wrap that up this week, and get the floor painted this weekend.
Cabinets installed, needs another coat or two of poly.
Still working on the furnace and shower plumbing, hopefully wrap that up this week, and get the floor painted this weekend.
N
Starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, just in time for the snow.
Shower vent/fan installed
Shower plumbing done. Fired up the hot water heater last night, works great.
Picked up an Oxygenix shower head, all the rv people rave about them.
Water heater exhaust
Floor painted
Fabbed up some propane tank mounts.
Tanks mounted, battery compartment vent on the left.
Cranked the heat up last night, didnt take long to get up to temp. Definitely need to add some fans to keep the air moving around, big difference between floor and ceiling temperature.
Radio installed, turn the 12v disconnect on and the phone automatically connects through bluetooth.
Leveling jacks installed
Beds
DONE!
Almost....
Shower vent/fan installed
Shower plumbing done. Fired up the hot water heater last night, works great.
Picked up an Oxygenix shower head, all the rv people rave about them.
Water heater exhaust
Floor painted
Fabbed up some propane tank mounts.
Tanks mounted, battery compartment vent on the left.
Cranked the heat up last night, didnt take long to get up to temp. Definitely need to add some fans to keep the air moving around, big difference between floor and ceiling temperature.
Radio installed, turn the 12v disconnect on and the phone automatically connects through bluetooth.
Leveling jacks installed
Beds
DONE!
Almost....
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I've been uploading some pictures & videos onto our Facebook page as well...
Give us a "Like"!
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eace:cost question
Just wondering if any one had purchased a used slide in camper or pop up tent trailer to scanvenge parts out of for a trailer conversion, I have seen several campers and popups that were crappy exteriors but nice interiors for under 1000 bucks. I really considered the campers because of the shower crapper one piece units that would be nice in a trailer. Plus it would already have all the pump gauges tanks and even a fridge and heater. But I figured the heater would probably be to small. I am considering doing a gooseneck
Just wondering if any one had purchased a used slide in camper or pop up tent trailer to scanvenge parts out of for a trailer conversion, I have seen several campers and popups that were crappy exteriors but nice interiors for under 1000 bucks. I really considered the campers because of the shower crapper one piece units that would be nice in a trailer. Plus it would already have all the pump gauges tanks and even a fridge and heater. But I figured the heater would probably be to small. I am considering doing a gooseneck
J
Never heard of anyone doing that... My only concern would be the large shower/bathroom piece. With our shower pan design, it folds up over the water heater and plumbing, leaving alot of room for the sleds.
Any chance to use this yet? How's it working out?
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Door "Knockers" on the inside doors...
Looking good so far. Looking forward to a "use" report.
J
Hey guys! We've been busy using the hell out of it over the holidays! Spent wed-sun of christmas at the idleglenn trailhead in grand lake & wed-sun down at cottonwood pass.
We've been able to host a total of 4-6 people a few nights. Its really been a great experience!
Happy new years!
Fit 2-162", 2-153", & 1-136" for new years weekend! 5 sleds!!
Getting back from a night ride in December when it dumped at rabbit ears...
Christmas eve after i picked up my new cat!!
We've been able to host a total of 4-6 people a few nights. Its really been a great experience!
Happy new years!
Fit 2-162", 2-153", & 1-136" for new years weekend! 5 sleds!!
Getting back from a night ride in December when it dumped at rabbit ears...
Christmas eve after i picked up my new cat!!
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Looking to sell the trailer - $12,000 - Denver area
http://denver.craigslist.org/snw/4938466724.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/snw/4938466724.html
