The TARDIS - A Four Wheel Camper Build
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Overland Hadley
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Just going to have two. The other one is the cutoff, not sure if I am going to have a use for it or not.
Nathanael, you seem like the kind of guy who would keep your propane box nice and small...
But that is tough if you connect a regulator (two-stage especially) directly to the tank. Did you do that, or are you using something like a pigtail between the tank and regulator?
Thanks!
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If you're wondering what I'm asking above... I mean that in this picture below you'd have to have your propane compartment extend towards the back of the camper quite a bit (assuming you keep the propane tank opening/valve pointing towards the rear). You've got to screw in a fitting, have the regulator, and have a little hose coming out of there horizontally, and that'd take up a bunch of space. If you just use a foot or two pigtail, you can mount the regulator somewhere else in your compartment so it doesn't all have to come out in a straight line.
Hope that helps...
But that is tough if you connect a regulator (two-stage especially) directly to the tank. Did you do that, or are you using something like a pigtail between the tank and regulator?
Thanks!
Edited to say:
If you're wondering what I'm asking above... I mean that in this picture below you'd have to have your propane compartment extend towards the back of the camper quite a bit (assuming you keep the propane tank opening/valve pointing towards the rear). You've got to screw in a fitting, have the regulator, and have a little hose coming out of there horizontally, and that'd take up a bunch of space. If you just use a foot or two pigtail, you can mount the regulator somewhere else in your compartment so it doesn't all have to come out in a straight line.
Hope that helps...
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southpier
Expedition Leader
I though that I've been fairly vigilant following this build up, but I guess I missed why the cut outs on the boxes' top & over the propane tank. even though it could be a weight saving concession, wouldn't the solid surface be somewhat useful? and safer going up, down, all around?
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Overland Hadley
on a journey
Yes, I am using a wall mounted regulator.
From the tank there is a line that runs to the wall, where the regulator - solenoid - valves - and tees are mounted. Keeps things nice and compact, more vibration resistant, and makes removing the tank for refill easier.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
The quoted photo is from last year during the beginning of the interior build. The openings in the countertop are for the sink and hob.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Ready to install. 
Overland Hadley
on a journey
No, just the Tundra fire extinguisher. They are lighter and easier to store than a regular extinguisher. I also have a few of them spread about the rig, so there is always one within an arms reach, literally.
I would be interested to know what Halon you are using. They are quite pricy correct? (But so is a fire that is not extinguished properly.)
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Thanks!
The original product is a Pit Possie Aerosol Mount Rack. (pitposse.com/ae4mora)
I also looked at the cutoff and thought about a drink holder, but I am just not a drink holder type of person.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Fire Extinguisher Rack
Was able to mount the fire extinguisher rack/shelf.
Looks like it will work good, but the canisters are ugly as sin. Most likely will wrap them in foil tape, or something to tone them down a little. (The corners and edges of the interior still need trim!)
Also finally mounted the level to help fine tune camp setup. I have found I like a nice level camper for sleeping, given that I can not roll up against the soft sides. That is one thing that I would really like about having a hard sided camper, being able to roll up against the wall while sleeping. Must be something I have gotten used to while sleeping on a rocking boat.
Was able to mount the fire extinguisher rack/shelf.
Looks like it will work good, but the canisters are ugly as sin. Most likely will wrap them in foil tape, or something to tone them down a little. (The corners and edges of the interior still need trim!)
Also finally mounted the level to help fine tune camp setup. I have found I like a nice level camper for sleeping, given that I can not roll up against the soft sides. That is one thing that I would really like about having a hard sided camper, being able to roll up against the wall while sleeping. Must be something I have gotten used to while sleeping on a rocking boat.
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Redline
Likes to Drive and Ride
I'm with you, I really like a level sleeping platform and don't mind taking the time to make it 'right' when I park. Head up and feet a little low is okay, but I like side-to-side level.
Nice work as always N.
J