Author Topic: OverLanding Camper Build (Read 75111 times)

JR · « **Reply #1400 on:** April 22, 2020, 01:46:41 AM »

Very nice work, but still want to know where the hot water on demand tank vents?

Dave, when I built mine I put a big utility box on the tongue that held most of it.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1401 on:** April 22, 2020, 08:41:01 AM »

Quote from: JR on April 22, 2020, 01:46:41 AM

Very nice work, but still want to know where the hot water on demand tank vents?

Dave, when I built mine I put a big utility box on the tongue that held most of it.

It will go out the back, and I seem to be avoiding that step for some reason...???

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #1402 on:** April 22, 2020, 10:50:04 AM »

Quote from: JR on April 22, 2020, 01:46:41 AM

Very nice work, but still want to know where the hot water on demand tank vents?

Dave, when I built mine I put a big utility box on the tongue that held most of it.

I have the location for all of it I just honestly look at the electrical task as a nightmare. Wiring anything has always been daunting. I can do almost every other portion of a build myself but electronic wiring leaves like a millennial holding a shovel

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #1403 on:** April 22, 2020, 07:30:01 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on April 22, 2020, 10:50:04 AM

Quote from: JR on April 22, 2020, 01:46:41 AM
Very nice work, but still want to know where the hot water on demand tank vents?

Dave, when I built mine I put a big utility box on the tongue that held most of it.
I have the location for all of it I just honestly look at the electrical task as a nightmare. Wiring anything has always been daunting. I can do almost every other portion of a build myself but electronic wiring leaves like a millennial holding a shovel

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Well, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Just buy a unit like the one I have. It will take shore power, hook to the battery, take other inputs like a generator for example, and when shore power is attached it will be converting that to 12VDC and topping up the batteries via its organic smart charger, and provide a buss for standard home AC circuit breakers.
I am but a phone call away. I could walk you through it. Don't hesitate, its easy.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1404 on:** April 22, 2020, 07:32:58 PM »

This is the contraption I created today which plugs into my shore power 30 amp receptacle, albeit in a reverse order from a standard RV (Did that so my cable would be unique and less interesting to thieves). I plugged in to the wall, flipped the breakers and just like that I am full up electrically speaking. I even ran the AC for awhile. I can now use the organic lighting while working on various areas/projects

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1405 on:** April 22, 2020, 07:35:14 PM »

Doing more punch-out items. I sealed all the holes in various locations in the forward bulkheads. The electrical configuration is more or less finalized so it is time to button those things up

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1406 on:** April 22, 2020, 07:37:59 PM »

I made up the short cables to connect to the new second marine deep cycle battery, then made up the rest of the hold down bracket. All of it uses bolts and threaded inserts on the backside to make removal a snap

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1407 on:** April 22, 2020, 07:41:41 PM »

With that done, its time to get after that hot water heater vent. I decided to build a cap of double wall construction on the top to fit over the heater and fit then to the aft wall. I'll make a pathway to the outside world through which the 1500C+++ hot turbine exhaust (When on afterburner) can be used to melt the spare tire.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1408 on:** April 22, 2020, 07:48:58 PM »

I made up a curved roof to move the rising warm air along the roof which has an air gap between it and the actual top piece.

The top panels are folded together to add strength to the flimsy prius fender material.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1409 on:** April 22, 2020, 07:51:04 PM »

A water line was in the way, of course, so I cut it away, and just slid the piece into place. The fit at this point is approximate while I take measurements and see how everything fits with its neighbor.

JR · « **Reply #1410 on:** April 22, 2020, 08:44:11 PM »

Now your cooking,,,,,,,

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1411 on:** April 22, 2020, 09:15:19 PM »

Don just consider that your exit needs an appropriate sized fresh air draw.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #1412 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:46:38 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on April 22, 2020, 09:15:19 PM

Don just consider that your exit needs an appropriate sized fresh air draw.

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Splain that purdy please...

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #1413 on:** April 23, 2020, 09:12:31 AM »

How much of this stuff are you pulling out to get this out the door? Will these things stay put when you turn it over?

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dave945 · « **Reply #1414 on:** April 23, 2020, 10:26:51 AM »

I think he plans to leave everything as is and use the migration from the basement as his shakedown voyage.

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #1415 on:** April 23, 2020, 11:29:19 AM »

Quote from: dave945 on April 23, 2020, 10:26:51 AM

I think he plans to leave everything as is and use the migration from the basement as his shakedown voyage.

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That would do it,

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1416 on:** April 23, 2020, 06:38:14 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on April 23, 2020, 08:46:38 AM

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on April 22, 2020, 09:15:19 PM
Don just consider that your exit needs an appropriate sized fresh air draw.

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Splain that purdy please...

Just have a small opening/vent about 3-4 inches in diameter so you get fresh air into the cabin and that will allow the gasses to exit the vent. Like smaller version of a jet. Gotta have air coming into get air to go out

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #1417 on:** April 23, 2020, 07:59:08 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on April 23, 2020, 09:12:31 AM

How much of this stuff are you pulling out to get this out the door? Will these things stay put when you turn it over?

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Most will stay put. Batteries will come out and some loose odds and ends, but most things like the AC for example are held in there with wooden blocks and are secured in all directions

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1418 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:00:36 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on April 23, 2020, 06:38:14 PM

Quote from: Flyin6 on April 23, 2020, 08:46:38 AM
Quote from: TexasRedNeck on April 22, 2020, 09:15:19 PM
Don just consider that your exit needs an appropriate sized fresh air draw.

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Splain that purdy please...
Just have a small opening/vent about 3-4 inches in diameter so you get fresh air into the cabin and that will allow the gasses to exit the vent. Like smaller version of a jet. Gotta have air coming into get air to go out

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OK, that makes sense. I have the roof vent, and three windows, but was thinking of adding a vent anyway just to keep moisture and condensation to a minimum while sleeping. People make a lot of humidity!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1419 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:01:51 PM »

Quote from: dave945 on April 23, 2020, 10:26:51 AM

I think he plans to leave everything as is and use the migration from the basement as his shakedown voyage.

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Post one demerit

Think of it like a strike and you're up to bat

Three strikes and you're OUT!!!!!!!!!

;-)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1420 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:04:07 PM »

Added a couple of flanges to the hood/vent thing. SHould keep it just where I placed it

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1421 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:06:55 PM »

Next up, let's build the outside fixture of this heater vent

I slash cut a piece of 3" exhaust tube, then split that along its vertical axis. Then a couple pieces of steel panel were wended in between to create the wide oval I was looking for

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1422 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:11:31 PM »

Then it was grinding and finishing followed by painting

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1423 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:13:44 PM »

Next the outlet pathway was created. Note 1. The proximity to the hot end and 2. The heater vents are facing the wrong direction

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1424 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:14:50 PM »

Which I then corrected. Now the vents will direct air aft toward the outlet

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1425 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:16:36 PM »

The outlet was given a generous coating of bedliner material. That pretty much stopped "vent development" for the evening. But come tomorrow, I'll have a proper surface to work around

JR · « **Reply #1426 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:16:46 PM »

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1427 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:19:07 PM »

I did get the next layer of tin in place to form part of the thermal barrier I think this may need to keep fires inside the heater and not on my mattress!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1428 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:21:16 PM »

And this where I left it at COB today.

Tomorrow should see the completion of this heater project.

I want to remotely locate the battery pack that powers the thing, then reroute the water line I had to snip. But that will bring that part of the build to completion.

And BTW, the loop velcro showed up, so canvas stretchin' n hangin' is about to start

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1429 on:** April 23, 2020, 09:53:41 PM »

Don that’s downright ingenious use of exhaust pipe on that vent. Very nicely done.

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JR · « **Reply #1430 on:** April 23, 2020, 10:20:00 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on April 23, 2020, 09:53:41 PM

Don that’s downright ingenious use of exhaust pipe on that vent. Very nicely done.

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I agree, looks good. Was it any harder now vs when everything was open or were you waiting to see what room you had?

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1431 on:** April 24, 2020, 07:10:46 AM »

Anyone notice that strange looking piece of cardboard he’s welding on?

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #1432 on:** April 24, 2020, 08:58:22 AM »

Thanks gents!

That's welding approved cardboard

Came from the same place as some of my earlier welding tables

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1433 on:** April 24, 2020, 08:59:52 AM »

Quote from: JR on April 23, 2020, 10:20:00 PM

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on April 23, 2020, 09:53:41 PM
Don that’s downright ingenious use of exhaust pipe on that vent. Very nicely done.

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I agree, looks good. Was it any harder now vs when everything was open or were you waiting to see what room you had?

I wouldn't say it was hard, but probably would have been easier way back when it was less crowded.

Maybe I'm just used to working in cluttered spaces, at weird angles, where things are hard to reach...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1434 on:** April 25, 2020, 06:43:03 PM »

Added a water tank vent cover to make a better nesting spot for mud daubers

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1435 on:** April 25, 2020, 06:45:24 PM »

Added the tin to the outlet hole. Heat barrier, rain block, whatever you choose to call it, there it is. I secured the tabs on the inside bending them around things, then hammered the 1/4" I had protruding into a lip which I later sealed with RTV

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1436 on:** April 25, 2020, 06:48:24 PM »

I modified the heater to place the battery box on the outside facing the crew area to make change outs easier

Sort of reminds me of the flare dispenser mounted to the side of my hook!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1437 on:** April 25, 2020, 06:49:35 PM »

So why not direct wire to the main system?

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #1438 on:** April 25, 2020, 06:50:28 PM »

Louvres adjusted and additional mounts added to angle the operation toward the outlet and buy me a tad more room to access the bottom should I ever need to

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1439 on:** April 25, 2020, 06:51:28 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on April 25, 2020, 06:49:35 PM

So why not direct wire to the main system?

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Well, it's three volts not 12 is the reason I decided not to do it and I did think about it!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1440 on:** April 25, 2020, 06:53:05 PM »

And after juggling things around I ended up with a pretty good fit and sealed it off with the aluminum duct tape

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1441 on:** April 25, 2020, 06:54:22 PM »

Added a stubby gas line and reconnected the water supply line

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1442 on:** April 25, 2020, 06:56:26 PM »

Then I gave in to adding the direct garden hose tank fill connection. The valve on the inside isolates the tank from the inlet

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1443 on:** April 25, 2020, 06:58:14 PM »

Then that vent cover was secured into place and sealed with silicone. I plan to add some mesh to the inside so I'll have something to clean that easily clogs!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1444 on:** April 25, 2020, 06:59:19 PM »

The right rear corner seems to have become the business end of the box

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1445 on:** April 25, 2020, 07:00:38 PM »

Picked up a new 5.5 amp (or is it peak HP??) shop vac

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1446 on:** April 25, 2020, 07:01:18 PM »

Electrical system is still operating as designed. Batteries indicate 13.5 volts

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1447 on:** April 25, 2020, 08:04:51 PM »

Yeah we can figure the resistors to drop 12v to 3v and connect to the main system

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1448 on:** April 25, 2020, 08:15:45 PM »

Probably a 270ohm resistor but we need to know the current or wattage of the igniter.

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JR · « **Reply #1449 on:** April 25, 2020, 08:47:49 PM »

Think they also have 12v power strips that put out 3v, 5v, 12v so you could have USBs and other things running from your same battery system.

Bet a single 18650 would be perfect there otherwise replacing the heavy D cells.

It is all covered up though, right.