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Re: Truck camper battery
I don't really need a modern converter. I boondock here in Alaska 100% of the time and never plug in. I use solar to keep my batteries topped off and my energy usage is minimal. Cell phones, interior lights-all LEDs, my kindle and laptop and that's it for power needs. Yep Victory402- my mppt charge controller charges my AGMs perfectly. I could upgrade to a progressive dynamic converter, just no need. I was just curious if I unhooked my batteries, if all systems would still function using my 30 amp shore power279Views0likes0CommentsTruck camper battery
So does anybody know if older campers (1981 Coachman 8.5' Victorian) require a battery to operate 12v and 120v systems while plugged into shore power. The reason I ask is because I don't want my old, untested converter touching my batteries which are kept charged by my solar panels. If I ran a switch from my battery to disconnect my positive to the converter, do the old converters still run 12v accessories? My camper is set up for boondocking, as I have a Renogy panel and mppt controller charging my house battery. (No house batteries back then, I have two AGMs next to my water tank). I simply want to be able to plug in while I'm at home and was curious. I don't trust old 80s components, as they are single stage chargers I believe.1.4KViews0likes8CommentsRe: Truck camper inside walls
mkirsch wrote: An ordinary utility sink makes a great drain floor. When I re-did the bathroom in my Palomino, I shaved the legs off the sink and sat it right on the floor, with the drain protruding through to the outside. From there I connect the drain to a catch jug for my gray water. I gained about 6" of headroom so I could stand upright and shower. Yep the 22" x 25" utility tub/sink is my idea for a perfect shower basin. I found one for $49 at home depot. That and a shower rod (PVC or something nicer looking)will be perfect. I don't think people understood why I was gutting the bathroom. I DON'T have a shower currently and want one. I'd rather use a moveable portapotty, curtain off the back end of the camper, and have a shower.332Views0likes0CommentsTruck camper inside walls
anybody know if interior camper walls support the roof, or are load bearing?. My 92 hornet 8' TC has a bathroom which I plan on gutting. I am too tall to stand in front of the toilet and want a shower. I plan on removing the bathroom door and walls, putting a drain floor in, and hanging shower curtains. I simply didn't know if the bathroom wall between the dinette and bathroom was vital. Being 6' tall, 240# isn't a great fit for this bathroom. I boondock/dry camp 95% of the time here in AK and am making this camper more friendly for that purpose. I have a Plan for water, drainage, porta potty already.3.1KViews0likes9CommentsCamper tie downs- 80s chev/gmc
So I have a 84 Chevy 3/4 ton crewcab, and a 8' hornet cabover. I just got the camper and need to install tie downs on the truck. In the mid 80s, Chevy had the gas tanks on the outside of the frame rails. A torklift brand frame mounted type won't work. The fuel tanks totally block the frame or any access at all. Is the bed mounted happijak style the only option? I'm not a fan, they tore up the bed on my f350 a few years ago. I can't use a belly bar due to driveline clearance issues. Anybody have this issue ???4.8KViews0likes8Comments
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