Concerns About Going Full Time
So in the span of 8 days, i decided i was done struggling to survive and living paycheck to paycheck. I bought a truck, a camper and now finalizing the details on how to proceed. I live and work in NY...
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Seems like you'd be a good candidate for converting a TC heating system from propane to a webasto diesel heater.
Definitely check to see if there's any 120v plug. that be a big help. Remember to get a big enough gauge extension cord for the length of run. I'm a zero expert in solar, but as someone pointed out, lots of cloudy days in winter are gonna screw your charging.
Wave 8 is quite big. Maybe the next size down. And look into what the manufacturers spec for fresh air in/outtake is required for safe operation.
Leave a giant dog dish outside the camper plus a 3/4" rope, tied to the jack leg, with as big a clasp on the end as you can find. ;)
Go with 1" rigid foam board insulation that's foil on one side for the windows and vents and skylights in the ceiling. You want a tight fit. (not on the open ones if you're using a cat heater....)
If you're leaving the camper on the truck and it's going to be parked there most of the time, you could stuff the voids in the truck bed with insulation to help keep the tanks warm. Just don't stuff it too tight as that's not how it works best. If the TC is off the truck most of the time, you could adhere 1-2" foam board around the camper base to keep the heat in.
I think it's going to be a good deal of trial and error to get what works.
Please keep us posted on your adventures! I think it could be a great read and informative for many people. Maybe even Sticky worthy.
Best of luck!!!
Definitely check to see if there's any 120v plug. that be a big help. Remember to get a big enough gauge extension cord for the length of run. I'm a zero expert in solar, but as someone pointed out, lots of cloudy days in winter are gonna screw your charging.
Wave 8 is quite big. Maybe the next size down. And look into what the manufacturers spec for fresh air in/outtake is required for safe operation.
Leave a giant dog dish outside the camper plus a 3/4" rope, tied to the jack leg, with as big a clasp on the end as you can find. ;)
Go with 1" rigid foam board insulation that's foil on one side for the windows and vents and skylights in the ceiling. You want a tight fit. (not on the open ones if you're using a cat heater....)
If you're leaving the camper on the truck and it's going to be parked there most of the time, you could stuff the voids in the truck bed with insulation to help keep the tanks warm. Just don't stuff it too tight as that's not how it works best. If the TC is off the truck most of the time, you could adhere 1-2" foam board around the camper base to keep the heat in.
I think it's going to be a good deal of trial and error to get what works.
Please keep us posted on your adventures! I think it could be a great read and informative for many people. Maybe even Sticky worthy.
Best of luck!!!
