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The panels do a good job at insulating. This keeps the compressor run time to a minimum. Since the unit and thermostat are over the dinette/bed, I may try hanging a curtain to isolate the sleeping area further. The fan runs constantly, but its the compressor that is the largest draw. Where do...

Using Kalori roof top 12v AC and 250 ah lithium drop in by Stark. Stark is out of business but they look to be the same as battle born. See post #213

Just did a quick week at the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota. Probably one of my favorite places so far. On the way we stopped over in St Louis at the in laws. Hot, humid and a perfect time to see how long the 12v AC would run before depleting the lithium's. At 10PM I set the...

For cabinetry, bathroom walls and dinette base, this is glued with Sikaflex 252 and also riveted. The wood face is held on with sikaflex 521 and screws. Some of this can be seen in post #37. The TV mount has sika flex 252 and screws going directly into the bathroom wall panel. It has held up...

Bought this lithium jump starter from Costco($50) Small enough to fit in the glove box, has USB for charging other devices and a flashlight. Also used it on the power jacks to load the camper.

Thought I'd try something different for seeing around the camper at night. My son bought and installed these led strips for me. Have to admit, I like them better than I thought I would.

Finally got around to adjusting the flatbed. When initially installed it was off 1/2" to the right. May not seem like much, but 1/2" translates into a crooked camper. Also had it lowered 1.5" while it was off. Installed another set of coil boosters in the rear. They really make a difference...

Yes, there are no seams. Oddly enough, I too am contemplating another build with a pop top.

Cost for materials is around 5K.

Took a day trip to Mount Mitchell N.C. to further test the coil boosters. I can definitely notice a difference in ride stability. Went ahead and ordered two more for a total of two for each rear coil. https://www.ncparks.gov/mount-mitchell-state-park

I've been noticing mpg dropping off and wasn't sure what to think. Turns out it was the alignment. I always thought the vehicle would drift to the left or right if it was out. I did have some slight outside tire wear, but with regular rotation it was difficult to recognize. Turns out the tow...

Very impressed with how well the vent on the C-head works. http://c-head.com/ For those interested, it works better than a residential vent simply because it's drawing from the source. It does double "dooty", keeps smell out when in use and not in use. After owning a cassette and black tank...

Mixed a little business with camping. Visited a client at Myrtle Beach and was able to find a site next to the ocean. Love hearing the waves at night. View from our door...….

Seems that a dedicated vent for the compost toilet works best, at least in my configuration. Originally I vented this through the propane compartment. However, the propex heater was able to draw some of this air and well...……… Thought the compartment was air tight but found a small gap in the...

Thanks, we are definitely enjoying it! Didn't seem like hard work at the time, until I start thinking about another build:) The 12v Kalori combined with the lithium batteries has worked out well. I too considered the residential mini-splits, but as soon as you add an inverter all efficiency...

Just returned from a short trip to Missouri and Illinois. Did a Wal mart overnight for the first time. Temps got down to around 40 but no heat was required. Seems our body heat helped maintain a temp of around 63 inside, perhaps some refrigerator heat too. Prior to this trip I was concerned...

I have owned two types of cassette toilets. One with the traditional outside cartridge and the other portable Thetford curve. Recently finished a DIY build and decided to purchase the compost C-head. http://c-head.com/ While not the Natures head, I definitely prefer the compost over the...

Thanks, hope something was useful. Enjoy your build!

Not really sure what to tell you as I have no experience with that method. Try doing a test sample to see if it meets your objective.

Please forgive me, I'm not sure what you are asking. Are you referring to the outer ring as the extrusions or frame that holds the panels in place/shape? If so, then yes FRP extrusions are another method for joining the panels instead of the aluminum L channels that I used. If you choose a...