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Ok good to know on engineering basics etc! So that blog isn't me, thats MrE30. However, I think you would benefit from some power and insulation vids I did for popup truck camper, will link. First, from all your posts, I am going to recommend the Tune M1 camper. Largest interior, good...

@Marine359 , you have a lot more reading to do I think, before you try to nail numbers down like you are. When you aren't even aware of how a diesel heater runs a separate combustion loop outside, so there is zero moisture added...nor that there are similar closed loop propane heaters (Truma...

Here. This is his truck camper adventure blog, one of my favorite, I check every day to see if he has an update. His energy use and info is, right now, the #1 most valid data I have found online... and I read everything posted for canopy campers lol...

Electric camper heat probably not doable. But a heating blanket works well.

@moab90245 , everything he said here is good info. And this is the exact 300W inverter I'd use, if I went that size. They also make a similar 500W that is good. And I also cut off car chargers, which can only really flow 120W at 12V, and replace with xt60 connectors. I actually spent an hour...

@moab90245 Once you work through those, then this will make sense: 1. Most inverters have 120v outlet plugs already on them. You don't have to add more all over your jeep. Your ac supply for a small system will be small, so you can't plug in tons at once, you only need those plugs really. 2...

Every question you asked is answered for you by working through Will Prowse's basic videos on mobile solar systems. Here are some basic guides to work through. Rather than retyping 20,000 word answer to just you, and everyone else who asks how to out a 2nd battery system in their car, The...

Here. Read this and watch his video. Tells you the basics. You don't need 400W but good primer. https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/the-classic-400-watt-rvs-vans-buses.html You need to pick what you want to run, that determines your whole build sizing. Do whats called an energy audit. Laptop...

If they were remotely the same price, I would get a Truma propane heater instead of my Vevor diesel heater. I love that diesel but... I already had diesel slosh out of the cr8ppy tank and spill all over in truckbed, my wife wouldn't get inside due to diesel fumes until I wiped it all up...

Tune outdoors now using a Truma propane heater setup too.

I was going to say victron, but looking at their site they don't have such a thing. Most their 12v converters go is 24v.

Diesel heater all in one, install inside bed, run combustion exhaust and intake outside.

Uhmm... Tune M1 order today, install 15Jul24. They have hit target installs 100% so far. That's 3.5 mo assured. I liked the LonePeak, it was my #1 wedge. And a smoking cheap price. But them having my $$ for a year and no camper... I went elsewhere.

Nice! Hey, couple things your post reminded me: 1. Pecron is having a sale right now, e1500LFP is $799 plus another 5 or 10% off using ReeWrayOutdoors code from his latest youtube post. If you're interested. Also their e600 also on sale if you want another. 2. Your post last night on a...

Solar input 800W, 12-75v. I'm sure there is an associated amp limit they didnt put in specs. 1. Dc to dc, get a CONVERTER, run it off alternator, go to 70V, run 2x 8AWG wires back to the power station solar input. 11A about.Place converter near alternator to minimize large cables. 2. Or...

Well it looks good this way for sure. But I had a moonroof on my Honda Prelude, and my CRV, for over 20 years cumulative, and opened them twice. I would have done the full cabover ;)

Good info. On my Tune, I used the duct insulation from US Energy, 5mm closed cell poly foam with mylar foil both sides. What would you think of using that somehow for an awning, for AZ? I have a bunch left over, seems pretty tough if I sewed cordura on edges.

Fitting bedding and chairs in there! A key buying decision for canopy campers, is what fits in there when you close roof? Can you leave your bedding, or still have to take it all down and store somewhere? This is a HUGE DESIGN CRITERIA!! No reason to have to remove all your bedding. Here is...

More stuff: Heating and Insulation I looked at hundreds of threads and builds on insulating a canopy camper, as well as info from professional aircraft designers, van builders, and insulation engineers. Based on Boeing insulation philosophy, I went with "There WILL be condensation and vapor...

So, here are my current tweaks. Haven't started my interior buildout yet. Have posted most of this elsewhere, just copying here to hopefully attract more Tune Owners and builders ;) ------ This is a thread to centralize my tweaks work on 2021 Tacoma OffRoad 6ft bed, with a Tune M1 popup...