Full-timing in a camper + TT
Instead of asking small bits and pieces which could be taken with wrong contexts, I've decided to post our potential plan. Hopefully you guys can tell me if this will work or not. I'll get the budg...
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Grit dog wrote:
Ok now I'm livin your dream with you!! Lol
Transfer Tank in the TT is another good idea.
Most of you are recommending this now. In general though, wouldn't the truck's engine be consuming more diesel than anything else in this system? I'm just dreaming about not bringing the TT into the gas station at all with extra capacity in the truck which can be shared with the TT's diesel needs. I would have expected more people to like this approach... :)
Also check out JME or rds tanks online. You can get a 51 gal slip tank that is only 9" wide. These outfits will fab what you want too for not a lot extra. Looked into it with JME but ended up finding a stock tank that would work.
Definitely get a long bed. Don't even try to cram all this in a short box truck.
Will definitely look into this. Thanks.
My aversion to this is I would not want to haul AND tow a heavy load at the same time and still try to enjoy the scenery! But if you got a TC its a wind break and the trailer is kind of along for the ride. I've pulled a 6-7klb trailer behind the TC and given the weight and wind resistance of the TC, the trailer was not very significant. With an 8' lighter weight camper, even with a slip tank you could pull without a hitch extension.
Sounds good.
Also after traveling extensively in AK with a diesel/TC, even there you still don't really have to worry about fuel unless you're going off the grid for long periods, weeks.
Especially if you got a bigger replacement tank for the truck.
Diesel generator is a solid idea for home base. Think about the weight though. I hate built in generators as you can always hear and feel them while in the camper and wheeling a big generator around is a chore and dunno where you'd store it unless you got a toyhauler TT.
Yup, I checked the spec for the onan generators, they are heavier than gas models but still manageable. Also, remember I am custom building the TT. Finding a place to mount a generator will not be an issue here and they've done it many times already in the past.
IMO use propane for where it is intended. Having self contained TC that you can keep the fridge in propane while underway is invaluable. 2 - 6V batteries, solar and a little Honda genny is all you need for a TC. Unless you're intent on performing every power sucking activity simultaneously.
Yes, on the camper, I will most likely be using propane. Instead of a gen here, I will go really heavy on solar and batteries (lithium kind) because this will be our work station as well on some days. I want lots of usable power in the truck which can also be shared with the TT when hooked together.
