The TARDIS - A Four Wheel Camper Build
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OH, you've got the 20lb version of the clearview propane tank right? Can you get me a fairly accurate OD of the widest area of the tank? I was considering getting one but I don't have a lot of clearance through my propane hatch, I see they list 12" but it would be useful to know if there are some fractions of a inch larger spots like where the handle rubber overlaps the cradle to keep in mind.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Correct, that is the propane tank I have for the camper. I would be glad to get that measurement for you. It might be the weekend before I get that deep into the camper and can pull the tank out of the locker, as the camper is currently filled with tools and half finished parts.
No major rush. Just looking ahead a bit and trying to line up details and order stuff for the next phase.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
The circumference of the tank at the largest point (main body of the tank) is 38''.
And the 20lb is really a 17lb tank. So it is a nice midsize tank, although I get charged for filling a 20 pounder.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Vinyl Lettering
I decided on a name for my camper. So it was time for the model name (Eagle) to come off.
The vinyl lettering with the new name is ordered. Used DoItYourselfLettering.com and ordered it made with 3M vinyl.
Should look nice.
I decided on a name for my camper. So it was time for the model name (Eagle) to come off.
The vinyl lettering with the new name is ordered. Used DoItYourselfLettering.com and ordered it made with 3M vinyl.
Should look nice.
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Overland Hadley
on a journey
Here is how I mounted the AT holders to the jack brackets. I wanted to leave the factory screws in the brackets alone, and I also want to have access to them to be able to check them periodically. So I drilled holes large enough that I can still get a socket on to tighten them if needed.
Another step done, a couple more to go before these are finished.
Thanks, thats looking like 12 1/8", my hatch is 12 1/4 clearance between the flanges (I could likely trim a little off too) so it looks like it'd just barely fit...
Overland Hadley
on a journey
(close to) Finished the AT jerry can mounts.
Here are some photos from mid way through mounting them up, it started pouring rain at the end so I do not have any photos of the (almost) finished mount. I say almost finished because I might put an aluminum plate on the bottom of the plywood, because I am currently using a washer to fir out the underside of the plywood to even it up with the siding trim strip.
It is super solid, I can hang off it with little/no deflection. Good as it will see a heavy dynamic load when the cans are full.
All hardware is stainless. :ylsmoke:
Passenger side:
Drivers side:
Interior plates:
Here are some photos from mid way through mounting them up, it started pouring rain at the end so I do not have any photos of the (almost) finished mount. I say almost finished because I might put an aluminum plate on the bottom of the plywood, because I am currently using a washer to fir out the underside of the plywood to even it up with the siding trim strip.
It is super solid, I can hang off it with little/no deflection. Good as it will see a heavy dynamic load when the cans are full.
All hardware is stainless. :ylsmoke:
Passenger side:
Drivers side:
Interior plates:
Overland Hadley
on a journey
I have the water filter mounted, and the location for the Whale has been decided.
I took apart the water filer and reassembled it with the water lines coming out of the other side. This will move the foot pump a couple of inches closer to where I want it.
Hope to start running water lines tomorrow.
Also have the mounting plates for the heater in the works.
I took apart the water filer and reassembled it with the water lines coming out of the other side. This will move the foot pump a couple of inches closer to where I want it.
Hope to start running water lines tomorrow.
Also have the mounting plates for the heater in the works.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Sadly this camper will not have solar, it will not even have a camper battery. I figure I will save at least a hundred pounds by keeping these things out of the camper, and personally that is worth it.
So this means no refrigerator and no forced air heater among other things. Someday I will build a full sized camper (Fuso based) and then I will have all the heavy goodies.
I do carry a large Brunton SolarRoll. It weighs a couple pounds and I use it to charge the iPod/laptop/digital camera. So I guess the answer to your question is, a portable Brunton SolarRoll.
deadbeat son
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It's been a while since I checked in on this thread (perhaps since even before you ordered the camper). Great work Nathanael; it's coming along superbly!
Quick question for you. I'm seriously considering purchasing a FWC next year. My wife and I are expecting, and I wonder if there would be room for the three of us in a Finch. I realize it's smaller than your Eagle, but I believe only by 6" in length. I only need it to be big enough for 5 or so years. After that, we can get something bigger if necessary. Thoughts on this?
The other option is selling the Tacoma and buying a full-size truck with a larger FWC. The additional room would be beneficial, but I really love the Taco.
Quick question for you. I'm seriously considering purchasing a FWC next year. My wife and I are expecting, and I wonder if there would be room for the three of us in a Finch. I realize it's smaller than your Eagle, but I believe only by 6" in length. I only need it to be big enough for 5 or so years. After that, we can get something bigger if necessary. Thoughts on this?
The other option is selling the Tacoma and buying a full-size truck with a larger FWC. The additional room would be beneficial, but I really love the Taco.
Any possibility of a second child? My hawk went for nice for a couple, to doing some dancing around 2 adults and 1 infant (and all their STUFF) to knowing it wasn't going to work well for our second kid in the mix so I started building the new one. I can't image a finch being better. Main issue is the galley setup not really working out well.