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One of the requirements I want to stay with is that everything on or in the truck runs on diesel or the RV batteries.
I have the main camper heat taken care of with a Webasto Airtop bunk heater. We actually have one now in our retired AT&T truck camper conversion. It is an awesome little unit about the size of a shoe box and we are very happy with it. They are on the expensive side but in our case it was definitely worth the cost.
https://www.webasto.com/us/markets-...uck/heating-systems/products/air-top-2000-st/
and something like the cook stove made by Wallas which is a stove and space heater combo. It would be a great unit as it could be used as a backup heater or as additional heat if needed on a very cold day during a winter trip.
http://www.wallas.fi/index.php?id=81
My only problem is the fridge. I've only been able to find one manufacturer of "KEROSINE" powered fridge/freezer units. (Not exactly sure if they will handle diesel) And they are not designed for camper use. Although, they are very simple and rugged and I'm under the impression that they are somewhat popular with the Amish community because of this. But these units have been discontinued by the manufacturer, Servel/Dometic. Does anyone by chance know of another manufacturer of kerosene/diesel fridge freezers? I've been searching but haven't found anything.
We could use a small diesel generator to run the fridge but I was hoping to stay away from the added complexity and cost
I'm sure there are a few of you guys that are probably thinking, "why not go to an RV site and ask this?" To be totally honest, I have done that on other subjects and, those folks.........Bless their little hearts. They truely scare me with some of their ideas. Trust me, the information here is better, with a lot more effort in the thought process. It's pretty darn scary at some of those homebuilt RV sites. Be afraid, be VERY afraid!
I've actually seen a video of someone using a bumper pull hitch, on a fifth wheel RV that was towed backwards. Freaking....... unbelievably........ DANGEROUS! And most of the site's members figured it was OK and that he "just needs to move some weight around". Really? The entire back end of the SUV was topped out on the suspension and I doubt there was enough weight to move so it would ride right. Crazy people they are!
Thanks in advance fellas, for helping me kick around a few ideas!
Bill
I have the main camper heat taken care of with a Webasto Airtop bunk heater. We actually have one now in our retired AT&T truck camper conversion. It is an awesome little unit about the size of a shoe box and we are very happy with it. They are on the expensive side but in our case it was definitely worth the cost.
https://www.webasto.com/us/markets-...uck/heating-systems/products/air-top-2000-st/
and something like the cook stove made by Wallas which is a stove and space heater combo. It would be a great unit as it could be used as a backup heater or as additional heat if needed on a very cold day during a winter trip.
Seems a bit on the expensive side but, (YIKES, they are more than a "bit" expensive) we will only have to buy it once.
http://www.wallas.fi/index.php?id=81
My only problem is the fridge. I've only been able to find one manufacturer of "KEROSINE" powered fridge/freezer units. (Not exactly sure if they will handle diesel) And they are not designed for camper use. Although, they are very simple and rugged and I'm under the impression that they are somewhat popular with the Amish community because of this. But these units have been discontinued by the manufacturer, Servel/Dometic. Does anyone by chance know of another manufacturer of kerosene/diesel fridge freezers? I've been searching but haven't found anything.
We could use a small diesel generator to run the fridge but I was hoping to stay away from the added complexity and cost
. Also, once we find some rural property, we will have a large generator on a trailer for power. More than enough to set up a "shore line". So why drag a generator along in the truck if we don't have to?
Solar panels to run fridge? But again, that is more complexity and expense. And on top of that, I know Jack poo-poo about solar!
So, any ideas or experience with the fridge/freezer options would be greatly appreciated. I definitely have a little time to figure it out but, that sort of stuff needs to be decided before I start welding the frame for the camper conversion.
Ha, boy oh boy I have a LOT of stuff to get settled with this project. It will definitely put my skills to the test!Solar panels to run fridge? But again, that is more complexity and expense. And on top of that, I know Jack poo-poo about solar!
So, any ideas or experience with the fridge/freezer options would be greatly appreciated. I definitely have a little time to figure it out but, that sort of stuff needs to be decided before I start welding the frame for the camper conversion.
I'm sure there are a few of you guys that are probably thinking, "why not go to an RV site and ask this?" To be totally honest, I have done that on other subjects and, those folks.........Bless their little hearts. They truely scare me with some of their ideas. Trust me, the information here is better, with a lot more effort in the thought process. It's pretty darn scary at some of those homebuilt RV sites. Be afraid, be VERY afraid!
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Thanks in advance fellas, for helping me kick around a few ideas!
Bill
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