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#1 Squatch

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Posted 04 June 2016 - 02:58 AM

Those that have followed the Moon truck thread know that truck is also known as Black Beans. The companion to my '88 Isuzu Trooper Red Beans. So for now I'll call my 2012 Eagle camper RICE! Once mounted up I'll be driving Black Beans and Rice! What the heck Ya gotta have fun.

 

So a little over  A year ago we bought a slightly used Eagle shell from a dealer in FL. Story and pics here.

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We have used the camper a few times for a couple of extended trips as a tag-a-long on the boat trailer as the truck project continues. Overall it works well as it is but things can always be improved.

 

I figured I would start a thread to show and discuss mods and additions to the camper as we go along. I'll be installing it in the truck and also documenting wiring hook ups ect as we go along.

 

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I've picked up a couple of items from the long term wants list. One of these came in today.

 

I got my Road shower. This will work on Red Beans or the Camper. Now I will have a hot shower when I camp in remote spots. Solar heated. I want to eventually make up an Insulated cover for it. Something to wrap it with at night.

Seems to be well made and I like the design. For the price It's not hardly worth trying to make one up yourself once you've seen it.

Sitting on some packing foam.
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Brass valve, shraeder valve to add some pressure if you want, and a place to lock a cable to.
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Fill cap with 20 lb release valve. Adjustable hose sprayer.
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The bottom. 4 SS carriage bolts slide in this track. 1 on either side of a rack bar. Then 2 curved pieces of metal go under the rack bar on the bolts and add lock washers and SS locnuts.
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I sat it on the roof rack on Red Beans just for a look see. I would probably move a bike rack inboard some and place it there if using it.
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Gives a nice idea of the size compared to a bike rack.
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Once cleaned with a little bleach these are safe for potable water. Hot water for dish washing ect. And you can drink out of it if not too warm. It holds 5 gallons.

I think I'm going to like it. Now I can leave my little Solar Shower bag at home! :D

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Posted 04 June 2016 - 03:10 AM

Interesting - hand't seen that road shower before.  neat idea.  


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Posted 04 June 2016 - 03:37 AM

I think that is a much better idea than an outdoor shower on a camper. Not tied into main system so no winterizing and doesn't have to use main water supply. I am curious if it will actually get hot in cooler weather but good for dishes and dogs and dirty feet anytime :) I like it!


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Posted 04 June 2016 - 04:23 AM

In cold weather no big deal to heat some water on the stove and pour it back in. It has a stick on thermometer I haven't added yet.


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Posted 04 June 2016 - 05:05 AM

The Camp-o-tel in the 1960's had a cylindrical water carrier that was very similar to the container above,.which mounted to the roof top rack that supported the Camp-o-tel rooftop tent.  It  also had a chuckbox/cooking/table station that mounted to the rooftop rack.

 

My family had one and so did both of my Uncle's families.  I recall them working pretty well.  We used it a lot.

 

See:  http://dougsvintaget...rs.com/campotel


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Posted 04 June 2016 - 06:03 PM

Hopefully I'll get to try it soon!

 

In the meantime.

 

The Fridge came in today. So far I like it. Same foot print as my old steel belted Coleman cooler but a little taller. Pretty much the same interior volume. But no ice taking up room.

Eventually the idea is to add solar to the camper to run it self contained indefinitely at the beach ect. No more ice runs!
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After I installed the handles.
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Now I need to get back to work. I'm forgoing camping and fishing ect for a while to get the truck ready to go!


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Posted 04 June 2016 - 09:26 PM

Looks like some great ideas.

The Truckfridge is such a great cooler idea.

We are sure liking ours.

Interesting shower.

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Posted 05 June 2016 - 01:26 AM

Squatch, great stuff

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Posted 05 June 2016 - 04:12 PM

I was in Costa Rica recently an every Toyota Land Cruiser had a homemade water setup like that on a roof rack


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Posted 05 June 2016 - 08:54 PM

Thanks folks.

 

I prefer this shower concept to dealing with an onboard water system. I don't want that hassle.

 

 I'll probably turn it on this evening. It's supposed to sit for 24 hours after shipping before being turned on. Gotta let the coolant settle I guess. I'll use it on 120vac 1st and get it cold loaded with water bottles and such. Then I'll hook it up to a pair of Optima blue tops and see how long it runs on them before dropping to 12.2 volts without charging.

I did a test fit of the fridge in Black Beans. I think I'll be carrying it there. This keeps weight forward and saves space in the camper. We usually cook outdoors anyway. I should be able to reach through the pass through back window from the camper and access it from the truck cab as well.

 

I would have to put it in empty. Kind of a squeeze past the seat back. No back doors on these early trucks. But it fits well and there is room on either side for a reasonable sized day pack ect.

 

The plan is to install it in the truck but wire it to the camper battery. I will call Truckfridge and get an extra 12 volt cable. That way I can cut the end off and use something like an Anderson power pole connector. But still have a spare 12v cable with the lighter plug for other uses.

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Not a bad match with the interior.
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