I bought a kit for $390
I paid $50 extra for my bolt pattern 6 x 222 mm. And paid $20 extra for a custom length.
https://www.4xinnovations.com/Swing-Out-Tire-Carrier-Kit_p_112.html
I came up with a design for the electrical and Air Conditioning
1) Use a A/C that can run 22 -60 amp draw
2) The battery bank must support 8-9 hours of after dark A/C draw
3) With the knowledge that the battery bank may draw down completely by 3 am, build a small 2nd system for the 12v...
Planning solar and batteries is hard. And when the weather is raining too much, all that expense is moot.
Yet for me the 12v air conditioner in hot climates drives the technical choices.
Arizona, Utah, Baha sur, camping requires air conditioning
Somehow I believe composite habitats helps with...
Earlier I discussed features in a habitat that may be excessive. Features that drive UP the price, and may not be necessary.
Real hardwood cabinets are beautiful - Do I need them on a camper/habitat ?? I guess not
Shown is a "example" how my habitat is equipped to install nice cabinets...
Subframe
(5 inch c-channel)
This mirrors frame on composite floor
What do others pay for subframes on their rigs?
Somehow a aluminum flatbed at 14 feet, was not the right choice.
Just a list
Composite habitat (Brand New – One year warranty)
5720 mm X 2100mm x 2200mm
3700 mm on frame length
Composite thickness 55mm
Fully steel frame connected to composite floor/ subfloor
Truma stye water heater, space heater
Dometic RTX 2000 air conditioner
600 amp hr battery bank...
Good point.
I've seen some builders use a snap up 10" or 12" table at the end of each dinette seat (seat height). This expands the size, then use a joining board.
More progress
Most expensive high end builders have interior surface wall treatments. This habitat is mostly composite panel interior surfaces. Some may call this a hospital feel.
Bathroom may have come out a bit large. Forcing the hall to be offset center. Bathroom window could have been...
My habitat is ordered with huge rear storage box made from aluminum. Since it is attached to outside rear wall we have a steel frame underneath to support it.
(size 1600mm wide, 880mm high, 460mm deep)
Due to the huge size and made from aluminum sheet, I plan to do some interior retrofit...
How many 20lb propane tanks should I carry on a seven day cold weather trip?
(We have a propane two burner stove and a propane Truma style space heater / water heater)
Planning the rig for propane tank storage.
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