I did something similar, just added another set of poles to give me head-high clearance by the van.

But definitely like the idea of something less ghetto.

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Cool. Thanks.

Maybe this has been asked, but did you make your awning set up? It looks good.

Something I’ve been wanting to do for my minivan camper, for summertime.

That’s the one, although I’d only need to smaller 9000 model. I see Steveston Marine has it on sale.

Below is a sample of the much lower output of solar in winter. More northerly and cloudier...

Solar panels yield a lot less during winter. As you said fewer hours of daylight and much lower angle of sun, so unless you have panels that tilt at a better angle then you lose even more.

I...

Ghetto solution but it worked for me. Move your thermostat so it’s right by the ceiling. 50 there will net you much cooler down lower.

Mute, what does it say for tire pressure on the vehicle? Isn’t it listed on that RV certification sticker if it’s a factory build?

If a home build then what’s the pressure listed on the driver...

There’s a likelihood that when this stove reaches its end of life so will everyone in the vehicle it’s installed in.

Meanwhile, living in my van somewhere in Canada. Sadly, ski hill parking lots are now off limits.
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Soon.

Geezer Steve posted some reasons why a 12-volt compressor fridge is better than an absorption 12/propane/120 fridge.

But for me it came down to the fact my fridge was 80s vintage, so about...

I have 2 12-volt AGMs in my camper van out of necessity because they are located in the living quarters.

AGMs cost twice as much but can last twice as many cycles.

Also, discharging an AGM...

My rig is an 89 GMC Vandura.

Original owner camperized it using appliances sourced from wrecked RVs. The furnace is late-70s vintage. I expect a 2014 furnace would be somewhat more efficient.
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I have a gas (propane) heater with a heat exchanger that vents the combustion fumes outside. Basically an RV furnace. Works good and Is super safe but the blower fan to circulate the hot air gulps...

Cool. Mine is an 89 GMC with a FI 305. Odometer is 240k and I can just about get 20 mpg imperial highway driving.

The FI means it starts fine in -30s, or did when I was still in Calgary.
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Nice! What year? Carb or FI? That can really make a difference.

Hey, you're in AB or BC aren't you? You should buy my camper van. Probably going to try and sell it for about $2,500.

1989 GMC Vandura 2500 about 240,000 km. Summers and winter tires on separate...

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The 12 Volt Side of Life

That is a great price for a Bigfoot, if the fridge etc still work. But probably will need at least a 3/4 ton to haul it. Any truck camper with a bath/shower starts to get heavy.

Haha. I just searched for alligator and camper and also couldn't find anything about those rigs. But I did decide I would never tent camp near the Everglades in Florida!

How did the Gator look? Is...

Pimped, indeed! :biggrin:

I also salute the choice of hard liquor for your humble abode.

How do you dry out the canvas (or whatever the pop up sides are made of) after winter camping?

I looked at one pop up camper and it had wicked mildew on the fabric, maybe from being stored wet?

Isn't that a furnace grate under the fridge?

In many vehicles where the rear seats fold forwards but will not lie completely flat, it's because of the height of the seat cushion. Remove the seat cushion (usually a few bolts and hooks) and the...

Yeah, just go to a junkyard and pull an RV furnace out of a wrecked rig. They are all vented units, otherwise people would gas themselves with the fumes.

Check that there are no cracks in the heat...