The regulator sets the gas pressure coming out of your propane tank to your heater, the 11" water-column is the pressure setting I am assuming you need in order to meet the BTU rating of the heater-or to enable you to get that rating. I would think any camper/RV shop would stock something like this or know where to get one. Although it could be more costly that route. I am sure if you googled around for propane low pressure regulators, something would pop up. One thing you want to do is make sure all your fittings/hoses are correctly sized and of course, leak-free. Others may chime in here on this one.
2001 Toyota Tacoma/ Adventure Vehicle
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The regulator sets the gas pressure coming out of your propane tank to your heater, the 11" water-column is the pressure setting I am assuming you need in order to meet the BTU rating of the heater-or to enable you to get that rating. I would think any camper/RV shop would stock something like this or know where to get one. Although it could be more costly that route. I am sure if you googled around for propane low pressure regulators, something would pop up. One thing you want to do is make sure all your fittings/hoses are correctly sized and of course, leak-free. Others may chime in here on this one.
First off sorry to not keep you all updated.
So I have been on the road for about a month and everything is going great. I am in Breckenridge Colorado Skiing everyday. The journey here went great and it took about 2.5 days. I decided not to ski in Michigan and Minnesota because the conditions were much better in Colorado. I am living on about $30-$50 a week(when I am not traveling), which is awesome. I cook all my food and already have my epic pass. Here are some pictures:
So during the day I roll up that tempurpedic sleeping pad under the little shelf along with my sleeping bag and I have plenty of room to cook and stuff.
Off of my 20 lb propane tank I run my heating stove, my inside burner, and a grill that pulls out of the side(I will take some pictures later).
My electrical system runs off a deep cycle battery that is charged by the 100 watt solar panel. Right now I just have the LED light strips(on a dimmer) and the fan run off of it. I also have an inverter so I can charge everything(cell phone, laptop, ext). In the summer I will probably add a little water pump that will go to a faucet above the sink bowl. The sink(which has a cover in the picture) just runs out the bottom of the truck. I also have a carbon monoxide alarm in there and I rarely use the propane heater (and I never would while sleeping).
If you have any questions I would be happy to answer them. It may take me a little to get back, especially if we get fresh snow.
So I have been on the road for about a month and everything is going great. I am in Breckenridge Colorado Skiing everyday. The journey here went great and it took about 2.5 days. I decided not to ski in Michigan and Minnesota because the conditions were much better in Colorado. I am living on about $30-$50 a week(when I am not traveling), which is awesome. I cook all my food and already have my epic pass. Here are some pictures:
So during the day I roll up that tempurpedic sleeping pad under the little shelf along with my sleeping bag and I have plenty of room to cook and stuff.
Off of my 20 lb propane tank I run my heating stove, my inside burner, and a grill that pulls out of the side(I will take some pictures later).
My electrical system runs off a deep cycle battery that is charged by the 100 watt solar panel. Right now I just have the LED light strips(on a dimmer) and the fan run off of it. I also have an inverter so I can charge everything(cell phone, laptop, ext). In the summer I will probably add a little water pump that will go to a faucet above the sink bowl. The sink(which has a cover in the picture) just runs out the bottom of the truck. I also have a carbon monoxide alarm in there and I rarely use the propane heater (and I never would while sleeping).
If you have any questions I would be happy to answer them. It may take me a little to get back, especially if we get fresh snow.
toyotech
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Great build.
Thanks!
I keep my skis in the tube. I have summer gear/ clothes in the THULE so it is much easier to just slide either pairs of skis out. I also have enough room in there for snowshoes and foldable chairs.
