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[DanoT]

Some interior pics with the roof down. A duct from the furnace is aimed at a vent in the grey water tank and drain to the outside area. An on/off valve in the grey water drain line, when closed, prevents water from getting near the outside wall, thus preventing drain line from freezing. There is also a duct from the furnace into the shower stall (not shown as it is covered by shower curtain when the roof is down).

The fourth pic is my shower as there is no shower plumbing to freeze up, I use a Hot Jugz and it takes about 2 gal. of hot water (heated on the stove) to shower. The pic also shows a small yellow plunger and a green squeegie to help get the water into the drain especially when not perfectly level.

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[Ted]

Thanks for the photos and info on the awning.
p.s. - your new camper needs a bath

[AceRyder]

Dano,

Could you post pictures and/or describe yourself getting into/out of the door to the camper?

It looks so short - do you have to crawl to get in? Duck walk? Is it high enough to just stoop through?

Thanks!

[DanoT]

Dano,

Could you post pictures and/or describe yourself getting into/out of the door to the camper?

It looks so short - do you have to crawl to get in? Duck walk? Is it high enough to just stoop through?

Thanks!

Just about all pop up roof campers have a short entry door requiring a "head duck" to enter/exit My door is 50" high and campers with a thinner cab overhang usually have about a 44" entry door.

[mikeyc]

Hey Dano - Do you still own the Phoenix? Any long term thoughts?

[DanoT]

Hey Dano - Do you still own the Phoenix? Any long term thoughts?

Yes, I still own the Phoenix camper and it will be 11 years old in Jan 2021. It has held up reasonably well considering harsh winter use and not the best materials, fit, or finish.

 

As expected I have had to do some resealing but the original factory sealant/adhesive was probably the cheapest available.

 

My biggest complaint would have to be the front anchor points for the roof lifting mechanism (it lifts on the opposite axis to FWC) were both not attached to a wall stud but just affixed to the interior paneling. Both broke loose. I cut a 6"x6" 1/4" plywood plate and screwed it onto the wall panel and then reattached the lifting brackets. One has held but one broke loose. So I then drilled a hole all the way thru the wall and affixed the loose bracket in place with 3" bolts and sealant.

 

The exterior composite outer wall siding has held up really well as has the aluminum skinned roof. It has survived a hail storm with dents but no holes or leaks.

 

Overall the Phoenix camper has proven to be winter capable and it is getting use this Covid ski season as a heated boot change, lunch, and wash room, as ski resort lodge boot change areas are closed.

Edited by DanoT, 23 December 2020 - 01:11 AM.