Introducing the “NEW” Alu-Cab Canopy Camper

camodog

camodog

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wackyhacky76CO said:
Could someone who has the Shadow Awn mounted to their canopy camper please take a few pictures of where the mounting brackets attach to the camper and how they sit against the frame/structure of the camper? I would really appreciate it. It could be with the lid popped open or closed, doesn't matter.
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front to back including the wind deflector. If someone could fabricate these in reverse so I can use my RHS awning I would greatly appreciate it.
 

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rvrboy

rvrboy

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msoverland said:
We've recently installed a furnace in the Canopy Camper and already have several nights/days tested in the truck this winter. We've slept in 20F evenings under sleet and snow and are using the truck as a mobile ski chalet on our trips to the slopes.

Here's our feedback:

1) Easy startup, 15+ sec to light the pilot.
2) Cut the gas off first nd let the furnace burn out instead of disconnecting lines or leaving them full of propane.
3) consider installing an RV fan in the camper to circulate, the furnace fan isn't super powerful.
4) the camper stays warmest on cold cold nights with the small be platform lifted, closing this platform will only heat the first floor.
5) may opt to get some sort of gauge to monitor propane levels, still on the first tank and have over 40 hours running it between HI and LO.
6) the Bedrug against the sidewalls of the camper help insulate and it'd be nice to insulate the canopy wings, probably going to craft something at some point.

Want to see our GP Factor install? Watch it here >> GP Factor Furnace Install
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I tested out my Dickinson stove earlier this week when it dropped to -4F overnight. I'd used it before in the upper teens/lower 20's and it was cozy running on low with the fan at about half. At below zero it held a steady temp in the low to mid 30's all night, running on hi with the fan on full. Unfroze my water & I was comfortable wearing a down jacket, pants and booties, Agree a recirculate fan and some insulation would go a long way. I slept cozy keeping the down clothes on to extend the range of my WM 20 degree down bag.

I bought the Dickinson to extend 3 season camping and did this as an extreme temp test (for me). I was surprised it worked as well as it did and virtually zero condensation. I did get some frost build up on the rear camper door cross members.

For reference my ACC is on a long bed access cab Tacoma so my camper has a bit more volume to heat. I also have a full bed rug, the Alu- Cab drop side panel curtains, and some insulated molle panels on the front bulkhead and rear camper door. Looking to add some additional insulation and some reflectix panels for the tent windows.Winter Camp 0F 05 013021.JPGWinter Camp 0F 07 013021.JPGWinter Camp 0F 10 013021.JPGWinter Camp 0F 09 013021.JPGWinter Camp 0F 05 013021.JPGWinter Camp 0F 07 013021.JPGWinter Camp 0F 10 013021.JPG
 
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dustfro

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Can anyone tell me what kind of plug is included for the solar wiring? Looking for tips to install a renogy solar panel.


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Bigmo

Bigmo

Member
dustfro said:
Can anyone tell me what kind of plug is included for the solar wiring? Looking for tips to install a renogy solar panel.


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They put a Anderson plug on the roof (right rear corner). Can't help with any tips waiting on it to warm up here so I can put a renogy panel on as well.
 
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wackyhacky76CO

Active member
Can someone please remind me what carriage bolt sizes are for using the internal/external tracks built into the camper. I was thinking it was M6 inside & M8 outside. Is that right?
 
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kerry

Expedition Leader
rvrboy said:
I tested out my Dickinson stove earlier this week when it dropped to -4F overnight. I'd used it before in the upper teens/lower 20's and it was cozy running on low with the fan at about half. At below zero it held a steady temp in the low to mid 30's all night, running on hi with the fan on full. Unfroze my water & I was comfortable wearing a down jacket, pants and booties, Agree a recirculate fan and some insulation would go a long way. I slept cozy keeping the down clothes on to extend the range of my WM 20 degree down bag.

I bought the Dickinson to extend 3 season camping and did this as an extreme temp test (for me). I was surprised it worked as well as it did and virtually zero condensation. I did get some frost build up on the rear camper door cross members.

For reference my ACC is on a long bed access cab Tacoma so my camper has a bit more volume to heat. I also have a full bed rug, the Alu- Cab drop side panel curtains, and some insulated molle panels on the front bulkhead and rear camper door. Looking to add some additional insulation and some reflectix panels for the tent windows.View attachment 640096View attachment 640097View attachment 640098View attachment 640101View attachment 640096View attachment 640097View attachment 640098
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Good information. Is your Dickinson a P9000 or P12000?
 
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