Keith Starr
Inmate #2558516
Tekonsha P3. It's the only controller I've ever used but I have nothing bad to say about it. It's proportional and adjusting the max output on the fly is easy so I usually lower it a bit for steep slippery descents.
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Hopefully this will give you an idea how the water system is set up. The large diameter hose is the fill line, the lower lines with the "t" in it are the vent tubes, and the single line snaking up to the water pump is the line that runs to the water heater. I only get water through the heater. You don't need to hook the water heater up to propane if you just want cold water.
Keith Starr
Inmate #2558516
No pics but I can post some tonight if you'd like. Zero maintenance for me. I empty them after each trip of course, also leave the fill/drain valves open when I'm not using the trailer so the tanks can dry out. The water heater is permanently plumbed to the tanks. You do have to connect a propane line to the water heater when you want hot water but it can pump water without the propane hooked up as well. The water heater has two switches, one to turn on the pump and one to turn on the propane ignition, so again you have the option of pumping hot water or cold water. When either switch is ON the unit only pumps water and/or ignites when you actually pull the trigger on the spray head. SoCal will tell you the tanks are not for potable water. I only use it for cooking/dishes/showering. I bring other water exclusively for drinking.
Semi-Hex
Enfant Terrible
"SoCal will tell you the tanks are not for potable water." Really? With all of the materials they have for potable water, they choose one that isn't for drinking? That's the only reason I wanted the water tanks.
edit to add: I just called and the tanks are for potable water. Hopefully one of their reps will post an update shortly.
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gabepari
Explorer
Wow, haven't been on this forum in over a year! Too busy building trailers
Anyways, yes the tanks and the water system are definitely "potable". The confusion may come from discussing my personal methods and camping habits. I, personally, do not use the on-board water for drinking. Main reason is that I am horrible with remembering to empty my tanks when I park my trailer between trips. I don't like the taste of tap water that has been sitting for a month or two. I use my on-board water for cooking, cleaning and washing dirt off my feet/face (not usually in that order, LOL).
Hope this clears up any confusion. Back to building trailers!
Gabe
I've read through the thread and have gotten some great ideas, thank you, and figured I better post up. My wife and I will soon be proud owners of a Wanderlust Overland Teardrop. Michael has been awesome at answering questions, working through ideas and helping come up with a great build on our budget.
We went with the Sierra+ with a torsion axle, off road frame, double sealed doors and several options that will suit our needs, but leaving out the on board water and propex heater. We'll be pulling it behind our 4runner Trail and will see a lot of on road kilometers and mostly light off road on uneven ground, wide trails and logging roads. It will mostly serve as base camp for our whitewater kayaking adventures in Alberta and the Pacific Northwest with plans to venture out farther.
I've gotten a lot of ideas from this thread and hope to contribute and share more. Looking forward to being a teardrop owner and more posts and pictures to come in spring!
In the meantime, back to searching for some Canadian Rockies powder.
B
We went with the Sierra+ with a torsion axle, off road frame, double sealed doors and several options that will suit our needs, but leaving out the on board water and propex heater. We'll be pulling it behind our 4runner Trail and will see a lot of on road kilometers and mostly light off road on uneven ground, wide trails and logging roads. It will mostly serve as base camp for our whitewater kayaking adventures in Alberta and the Pacific Northwest with plans to venture out farther.
I've gotten a lot of ideas from this thread and hope to contribute and share more. Looking forward to being a teardrop owner and more posts and pictures to come in spring!
In the meantime, back to searching for some Canadian Rockies powder.
B
Semi-Hex
Enfant Terrible
Welcome to this forum!
When are you getting yours? It's also cool that you going to be using this up in Canada.
The biggest issue with our kayaking is getting back to our rig. Lately, we've been using some guide outfits to give us a ride back (doesn't always work though).
When are you getting yours? It's also cool that you going to be using this up in Canada.
The biggest issue with our kayaking is getting back to our rig. Lately, we've been using some guide outfits to give us a ride back (doesn't always work though).
Ah, those pics are great thank you.
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The combo sounds quite nice. Does the propane line just run from tank on the side under the galley then up to the metal box? Thanks again.
Keith Starr
Inmate #2558516
Yep. The hose that comes with the heater isn't nearly long enough though. I ended up just getting a long hose custom made with a standard propane connection on it so I can reach any propane device anywhere around camp.
Semi-Hex
Enfant Terrible
We'll be there looking at a similar trailer being built in mid January, so we can go over a bunch of stuff, including all the extras not listed. It will be a lot of fun. I'm already making stuff for the trailer too, solar, shower, picnic table and other things.
We have inflatable kayaks (Sea Eagles) and went 45 miles down the Salmon river only to find that the tour co. was canceled that day. Fortunately, my woman knows how to get a ride from a passer by and went to get the truck. We won't be doing that again.
Keith Starr
Inmate #2558516
Wow, haven't been on this forum in over a year! Too busy building trailers
Anyways, yes the tanks and the water system are definitely "potable". The confusion may come from discussing my personal methods and camping habits. I, personally, do not use the on-board water for drinking. Main reason is that I am horrible with remembering to empty my tanks when I park my trailer between trips. I don't like the taste of tap water that has been sitting for a month or two. I use my on-board water for cooking, cleaning and washing dirt off my feet/face (not usually in that order, LOL).
Hope this clears up any confusion. Back to building trailers!
Gabe
Good to know! When I bought my trailer from CCT Jon mentioned the water tank isn't for potable water.