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2012 Keystone Outback 312bh
2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500 4X4 Quadrasteer
2010 VW Routan
2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD
kevden wrote:
Awesome! I wish I had the time for a project like this. Will you have freshwater or wastewater tanks?
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Awesome! I wish I had the time for a project like this. Will you have freshwater or wastewater tanks?
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Current plans are for a 35 gallon freshwater tank, 35 gallon gray water tank (both as far back as possible in the camper), and a Thetford cassette toilet that has a built in removeable holding tank.
We will carry extra water either in a fixed tank behind the rear axle or possibly just use 7 gallon square jugs ($19 at Cabelas) stored under the flatbed behind the rear axle. When we go to extreme cold environments we will rely on the insulated, heated 35 gallon freshwater tank in the camper.
Probably will carry an extra 6 gallon cassette for the Thetford eventually...
Here is a link to the toilet we have in mind:
http://www.thetford.com/Home/Products/Pe........ets/C402CCassette/tabid/113/Default.aspx
2000 F350 Lariat LE V10 CC LB 4WD DRW
2005 Eagle Cap 850 Camper
1993 Robalo 2440 twin '07 Merc Optimax 150's
1978 Glasply 28' with twin 310hp V8's
Jfet wrote:
> There are some drastic things I could do, like cut off the steel headache rack from the flatbed to gain another 100 to 200 pounds for the front axle, but I am holding out on that.>
With the weight being low in your Truck Camper, you technically will not need the full height of the Headache rack. Cutting it down to a height of a couple of feet, would still allow the barricade to serve it’s purpose.> There are some drastic things I could do, like cut off the steel headache rack from the flatbed to gain another 100 to 200 pounds for the front axle, but I am holding out on that.>
I still wonder why you don’t consider installing a larger DOT Propane tank and supplement the #30 tanks, essentially making them serve as “backup” tanks. For me, I only need to refill my propane tank 2 times a year, or a 3rd time, depending how often I spend in cold weather areas.
I see you made a decision and have moved forward with your plans. Very impressive as we often here some talk often about doing something like you are doing, but then never hear from them again.
Remember, this should be fun too.
b
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Has great builds, most of which are way to much money for my tastes but maybe good for some ideas?
2003 Majestic 23P... Northwest travel machine
2013 Arctic Fox 25W... Wife "doll house" for longer snowbird trips
2001 "The Mighty Dodge"... tow vehicle for "doll house"
Very nice MiG weld. I really should put some CO2 on my MiG welder, I've been lazily using flux-cored weld wire - good for outdoor work in windy conditions, but don't get very neat welds (doesn't help I tend to be welding old / dirty steel). If I want to do a decent job I reach for the TiG welder, but that is slower of course, and goes through my cylinder of argon I try to save for aluminum welding.
Weight is often a concern when building your own camper. In your case I don't see that being a problem given the nature of the truck you will be carrying this on.
Good luck,
Steve.
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