1968 Travel Queen Resto Mod - 8. Fresh Water
This Part 8. Fresh Water, begins at a stage in our game of rebuilding the left sidewall of the camper. It is here on that side where we run into the utility connections, much of which are fresh water ...
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Today: Reroute under-wing fresh water gravity fill and vent hoses.
While getting the camper on the truck the other day, it became evident that the fresh-water gravity-fill and vent hoses - mounted beneath the propane lines on the driver/street side - would likely interfere with the truck rail.
I was also concerned about potential electrolysis occurring between the copper gas lines and the stainless steel worm-gear clamps in place to secure those hoses.
It was a cold day, but before the wind had started blowing too hard, so wind chill was not yet sub-zero, only sub-freezing. Better get the truck under her before the wind advisory period, which was expected to last for several days - again. After kind of a mild winter, we were cold again here at the end of February.
With the truck half in and half out, and the camper hovering above the truck by enough inches to maneuver in that working area, I set to work with bulky gloves and recalled fondly those long, enjoyable winter days in the heated shop.
I thought, 'stop dreaming and get to work'.
I wasn't interested in climbing up inside the camper, not at her high altitude, three plus feet above ground level, and fortunately I had removable fasteners on the nearby propane lines! Three joints opened up, one piece came out, hoses re-routed, propane lines re-installed and tested with soapy water. Check! Then the test-solution froze. I thought, 'well that will thaw and evaporate in a few months'.
I might put in one more plastic tie to level that run in the middle, but theoretically at least, it's probably okay just as it is. But note the two wire ties, actually large, wide heating-duct ties I had a few of, laying around in the way. Pulled in close and ends cut off.
Then the load up of the camper continued, but Fresh Water was done.
And THAT closes out Fresh Water.
While getting the camper on the truck the other day, it became evident that the fresh-water gravity-fill and vent hoses - mounted beneath the propane lines on the driver/street side - would likely interfere with the truck rail.
I was also concerned about potential electrolysis occurring between the copper gas lines and the stainless steel worm-gear clamps in place to secure those hoses.
It was a cold day, but before the wind had started blowing too hard, so wind chill was not yet sub-zero, only sub-freezing. Better get the truck under her before the wind advisory period, which was expected to last for several days - again. After kind of a mild winter, we were cold again here at the end of February.
With the truck half in and half out, and the camper hovering above the truck by enough inches to maneuver in that working area, I set to work with bulky gloves and recalled fondly those long, enjoyable winter days in the heated shop.
I thought, 'stop dreaming and get to work'.
I wasn't interested in climbing up inside the camper, not at her high altitude, three plus feet above ground level, and fortunately I had removable fasteners on the nearby propane lines! Three joints opened up, one piece came out, hoses re-routed, propane lines re-installed and tested with soapy water. Check! Then the test-solution froze. I thought, 'well that will thaw and evaporate in a few months'.
I might put in one more plastic tie to level that run in the middle, but theoretically at least, it's probably okay just as it is. But note the two wire ties, actually large, wide heating-duct ties I had a few of, laying around in the way. Pulled in close and ends cut off.
Then the load up of the camper continued, but Fresh Water was done.
And THAT closes out Fresh Water.