Outfitter camper
I am new to the world of truck camping and this forum. I have been reading many of the different threads. I find the one on the Avion rebuid very enjoyable.My wife and I purchased a Starcraft Pine Mou...
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I've had my Outfitter Apex 8 since 2004. Very happy with it.
Here's what I'd do differently if I was getting one today:
-cassette toilet instead of marine toilet and tank.
-12 volt compressor refrigerator (I installed one in 2007)
-no microwave (never used it)
-no stereo and speakers (don't use it)
-install a Propex HeatSource HS2800 10,000 BTU Forced Air Propane Heater instead of the Suburban 20k BTU heater. Why? The Propex fan draws significantly less current than the Suburban thus increasing battery life.
-I have a rear awning and it never gets used.
Here's the modifications I've done to my Apex 8:
-120W solar panel and MPPT solar controller
-Tundra 12V compressor refrigerator
-Xantrex PROsine 1800W inverter
-additional 12v and AC outlets
-all LED lights with additional lights added
-wiring for another 100AH battery with battery switch
-removed microwave and use the space for a small BBQ grill
-removed dinette table (too flimsy, made my own)
-two jerry can holders
-water heater bypass valves for winterizing
-I plan to install a Cameco Wave 3 propane heater.
-I plan to replace the charge controller with a Progressive Dynamics unit
-and all the features of the latest Outfitter TC.
One thing I ordered, and would get again, with my Apex was the Dometic Seitz windows. I really like them.
Steve-in-29 is the man to ask about Outfitters. Search for his posts.
Hope this helps.
Here's what I'd do differently if I was getting one today:
-cassette toilet instead of marine toilet and tank.
-12 volt compressor refrigerator (I installed one in 2007)
-no microwave (never used it)
-no stereo and speakers (don't use it)
-install a Propex HeatSource HS2800 10,000 BTU Forced Air Propane Heater instead of the Suburban 20k BTU heater. Why? The Propex fan draws significantly less current than the Suburban thus increasing battery life.
-I have a rear awning and it never gets used.
Here's the modifications I've done to my Apex 8:
-120W solar panel and MPPT solar controller
-Tundra 12V compressor refrigerator
-Xantrex PROsine 1800W inverter
-additional 12v and AC outlets
-all LED lights with additional lights added
-wiring for another 100AH battery with battery switch
-removed microwave and use the space for a small BBQ grill
-removed dinette table (too flimsy, made my own)
-two jerry can holders
-water heater bypass valves for winterizing
-I plan to install a Cameco Wave 3 propane heater.
-I plan to replace the charge controller with a Progressive Dynamics unit
-and all the features of the latest Outfitter TC.
One thing I ordered, and would get again, with my Apex was the Dometic Seitz windows. I really like them.
Steve-in-29 is the man to ask about Outfitters. Search for his posts.
Hope this helps.
