Overland Hadley
on a journey
Looks like the Wave heaters are rated to work up to 12,000 feet. Not bad.
The TARDIS - A Four Wheel Camper Build
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Looks like the Wave heaters are rated to work up to 12,000 feet. Not bad.
craig333
Expedition Leader
In the winter I switch bags to this http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/rectangle-sleeping-bag-by-guide-gear.aspx?a=245534
I won't use a mummy bag unless I'm backpacking.
For occasional trips in cold country that and the stock heater work very well. You'll probably to buy or make an arctic pak.
My dog is pretty enthusiastic about the heater too:victory:
I won't use a mummy bag unless I'm backpacking.
For occasional trips in cold country that and the stock heater work very well. You'll probably to buy or make an arctic pak.
My dog is pretty enthusiastic about the heater too:victory:
Yeah, I probably should have mentioned that above. I ended up getting the arctic pack ATC sells after being cold; to echo craig333 it is surprisingly effective and certainly a factor in my heater experience.
In the wake of getting the pack it highlighted how many other places in the camper could use insulation; I'm in the process of sealing and insulating the thing.
-Dan
In the wake of getting the pack it highlighted how many other places in the camper could use insulation; I'm in the process of sealing and insulating the thing.
-Dan
SunMan
Adventurer
I think the Wave 3 will get it done, A Wave 6 probably too much, a Wave 8 definintely too much.
While I haven't used my Wave 3 in anything extreme yet it has kept me very warm in the mid to upper 20's. Mine is mounted under the fridge near the rear door so the heat rises directly to the upper bunk.
I have used a wave 3 in a NorthStar Arrow above 10k a number of times. It helps a lot.
My friends use wave 3's in their pop ups and it def helps keep the furnace from cycleing all night long.
FYI: I sold my Northstar and have a wave3 sitting in my garage I am getting ready to list for sale.
My friends use wave 3's in their pop ups and it def helps keep the furnace from cycleing all night long.
FYI: I sold my Northstar and have a wave3 sitting in my garage I am getting ready to list for sale.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
That is good to know. Do you use the low setting at all when it is down to the 20's?
I read a review that said he felt the Wave 3 put out as much heat as his 12,000 btu forced air heater.
I would rather be a little warm and dry than a little cold and wet, so I am still leaning towards a 6. The 6 also has three heat setting instead of the two heat settings the 3 has. But if more people chime in saying the 3 has plenty of heat I might change my mind.
SunMan
Adventurer
I honestly can't recall for certain. But I probably had it on low for the duration of the night after initial heating on high. I spent some cold & windy nights in Northern Baja this winter and never considered putting it on high.
I like the fact that the 6 has multiple settings but I just can't get over thinking the 3 will be plenty for a Finch. The 6 & 8 are for full size trailers and MoHo's. Also the compact size of the 3 will be to your advantage. The 6 & 8 are considerably larger devices.
Hopefully you will get some more input.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
The 3 is half the size, half the weight, uses half as much fuel. (But also half the heat.)
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Stereo System
I will want a small stereo in the camper.
I looked over a bunch of different options, and in the end decided some small speakers to connect the ipod to would work best.
I went with these Sony speakers because I have a pair of similar speakers made by Sony that are about 12 years old, and they still work and sound good.
They will be mounted next to the little shelf located on both walls of the shell model.
Sony speakers from B&H
Edit: See post quoted below.
I will want a small stereo in the camper.
I looked over a bunch of different options, and in the end decided some small speakers to connect the ipod to would work best.
I went with these Sony speakers because I have a pair of similar speakers made by Sony that are about 12 years old, and they still work and sound good.
They will be mounted next to the little shelf located on both walls of the shell model.
Sony speakers from B&H
Edit: See post quoted below.
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Overland Hadley
on a journey
Roof Lifter Gas Springs
I will be ordering the FWC with roof rack tracks, and will be transferring over some of the Thule rack from the topper.
Ideally I will not have much on the rack. But at some point I might need to have a Thule box on top for winter gear. I also want to be able to carry a canoe or a couple of kayaks if needed.
After looking at Northern Explorer's Finch, I decided that some roof lifting springs might be a good idea. Especially when I carry a canoe and other gear up there.
All the following info came from a thread over on WTW, so thanks goes to those guys for figuring out the specific parts.
Suspa part # C16-15952 40lb
Here are the links.
Suspa Gas Springs
Link
Mounting brackets
Link
Thread on WTW about "roof lifting helper shocks thingys"
Link
I will be ordering the FWC with roof rack tracks, and will be transferring over some of the Thule rack from the topper.
Ideally I will not have much on the rack. But at some point I might need to have a Thule box on top for winter gear. I also want to be able to carry a canoe or a couple of kayaks if needed.
After looking at Northern Explorer's Finch, I decided that some roof lifting springs might be a good idea. Especially when I carry a canoe and other gear up there.
All the following info came from a thread over on WTW, so thanks goes to those guys for figuring out the specific parts.
Suspa part # C16-15952 40lb
Here are the links.
Suspa Gas Springs
Link
Mounting brackets
Link
Thread on WTW about "roof lifting helper shocks thingys"
Link
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I like your setup and I go back and forth on whether I want this or a Flip Pac - one quick question though. I would like to do the dual swing outs with either camper style. With your swing out gates do you have to remove them to take the camper off? It looks like you have the swingouts bolted on for the mechanical jacks, so I assume that's how you lift it off. Is there enough room between the jacks and the camper when removing?
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Not sure that I follow. Are you referring to a swing out bumper?
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Good question, it does seem like you would need to remove the swing out to clear the jacks when you mount/dismount the camper.
3 options that I've come up with to overcome this:
1. Have a place to lift the camper without the need for jacks (such as, with an overhead lift system in your garage).
2. Have the swingarms removable in order to remove the camper.
3. Fabricate steel plate extensions to be bolted between the jack brackets and jacks to clear the swingarms.
Ok, 4 options:
4. Make the swingarms so they hinge downward, rather than outward (like your removed tailgate). Then, you have the benefit of a workbench/step/deck off the back door of your camper.
Have I done any of these yet? No. But I am thinking...
-Dan
1. Have a place to lift the camper without the need for jacks (such as, with an overhead lift system in your garage).
2. Have the swingarms removable in order to remove the camper.
3. Fabricate steel plate extensions to be bolted between the jack brackets and jacks to clear the swingarms.
Ok, 4 options:
4. Make the swingarms so they hinge downward, rather than outward (like your removed tailgate). Then, you have the benefit of a workbench/step/deck off the back door of your camper.
Have I done any of these yet? No. But I am thinking...
-Dan