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Re: Sewer Hose Carrier Mounting Method
Ok, I promise this will be the last group of photos I intend to post under this topic, but I wasn't able to get these final after-install shots of inside & under the tub details, due to a rainstorm..
Final inside view, passenger side. The rubber mounting strap is tight up against the tub frame & partly overtop of the back bottom end of it.
Same view on driver's side.
View from underneath of passenger side mounting details, with cut back corner edge of tub and new edging material at right.
Same view of drivers side mount.
View from above of inside the tub behind gas tank, showing clearance for gas line, with a little room to spare.
Our hose used to take up two of the three pieces of 4" pipe, and things were more crowded (I had added two more pipes to the one that came with the [email protected] when we first got it). The connector at left is in the same place as before, hooked onto a carriage bolt & tightened with a wing nut, but I was able to move the other one from a mount that had been in the right corner & now gone, because it always interfered with getting into the battery box.
In the original pipe, I've put a plastic container for gloves left from an empty can of Citrucel orange fiber drink, which is sturdy & has a nice screw cap. I added a knob on top for pulling it out. And there's still some space left. I may add a fishing rod in it's own smaller tube to the passenger end of the new carrier tube. Nice that it has caps at both ends.
Ok, I think I'm done with this now.
Final inside view, passenger side. The rubber mounting strap is tight up against the tub frame & partly overtop of the back bottom end of it.
Same view on driver's side.
View from underneath of passenger side mounting details, with cut back corner edge of tub and new edging material at right.
Same view of drivers side mount.View from above of inside the tub behind gas tank, showing clearance for gas line, with a little room to spare.
Our hose used to take up two of the three pieces of 4" pipe, and things were more crowded (I had added two more pipes to the one that came with the [email protected] when we first got it). The connector at left is in the same place as before, hooked onto a carriage bolt & tightened with a wing nut, but I was able to move the other one from a mount that had been in the right corner & now gone, because it always interfered with getting into the battery box.
In the original pipe, I've put a plastic container for gloves left from an empty can of Citrucel orange fiber drink, which is sturdy & has a nice screw cap. I added a knob on top for pulling it out. And there's still some space left. I may add a fishing rod in it's own smaller tube to the passenger end of the new carrier tube. Nice that it has caps at both ends.
Ok, I think I'm done with this now.
Re: Post up some shots of your [email protected] set-up at the camp site! Part 2
Dry camping within San Rafael Swell near Buckhorn Resv. Not far from the Wedge or Buckhorn Draw.
Re: Successfully eliminated “P” trap under sink
Once again, thank you @Dalehelman, for the inspiration to do another of your mods, and to other contributors like @ChanW and @dougm for your solutions using alternative parts & configurations. I used a combination of all your tips to get it done yesterday.
Here's my before & after shots showing how we went from only 3 inches of space left under the drain to 10 inches.
This shows what was removed. I made sure to dry-fit everything together before cutting the pipes, including making sure the parts could be telescoped together in order to expand them to fit between the pipes' cut ends. I also tried to leave as much pipe remaining as possible, in case future repairs ever become necessary.
View from inside right of cabinet. To clarify where the various parts are used & how they are connected, I have labeled the types of joints made and the location of parts numbered by sources listed below (Amazon & Lowe's)..
(1) HEPVO 1-1/2 TRAP, Amazon: $33
(Note: the included straight adapter piece was not used, just the elbow)
Another view of the entire finished space, including my DIY towel rack. It's made from a bent 3/8" aluminum rod & hanger tabs made of strips cut from a clear plastic coke bottle and a couple of screws. I could have made it a bit shallower, but this is not a full roll either.
Here's my before & after shots showing how we went from only 3 inches of space left under the drain to 10 inches.
This shows what was removed. I made sure to dry-fit everything together before cutting the pipes, including making sure the parts could be telescoped together in order to expand them to fit between the pipes' cut ends. I also tried to leave as much pipe remaining as possible, in case future repairs ever become necessary.
View from inside right of cabinet. To clarify where the various parts are used & how they are connected, I have labeled the types of joints made and the location of parts numbered by sources listed below (Amazon & Lowe's)..
(1) HEPVO 1-1/2 TRAP, Amazon: $33
(Note: the included straight adapter piece was not used, just the elbow)
(2) NIBCO 1-1/2-in dia ABS Trap Adapter Fitting
Item # 75356 Model # CL5801-7, Lowe's: $1.80
(Qty: 2, glued to cut ends of pipe with pvc cement)
(3)Keeney 1-1/2-in Plastic Slip Joint End Outlet Continuous Waste
(3)Keeney 1-1/2-in Plastic Slip Joint End Outlet Continuous Waste
Item # 25032 Model # 125-16WK, Lowe's: $5.98
(includes drain outlet & elbow)
(4) Keeney Mfg. Co. 1-1/2-in Plastic Elbow Coupling
(4) Keeney Mfg. Co. 1-1/2-in Plastic Elbow Coupling
Item # 172271 Model # 104AWK, Lowe's: $4.99
(a second elbow)
(*) = 2.5" pieces of pipe cut from leftover pieces trimmed from the long arms of the elbows. The bottom of the vertical drain was trimmed also. Note that I chose to reverse the direction of the lower elbow so the extra joint would be in the vertical section.
I was able to use the same drain outlet (3) that Dale used, but in the intended orientation without modification, since I had to mount it lower anyway due to the later model [email protected]' drain being located closer to the pipe, as previously noted.(*) = 2.5" pieces of pipe cut from leftover pieces trimmed from the long arms of the elbows. The bottom of the vertical drain was trimmed also. Note that I chose to reverse the direction of the lower elbow so the extra joint would be in the vertical section.
Another view of the entire finished space, including my DIY towel rack. It's made from a bent 3/8" aluminum rod & hanger tabs made of strips cut from a clear plastic coke bottle and a couple of screws. I could have made it a bit shallower, but this is not a full roll either.
Wheel lock storage
While at a rally last weekend someone suggested I share this.
Hi from Tom and Heidi in Colorado
We just picked up our [email protected] 320S Boondock this week. All of this (black water, gray water, etc.) is completely new to us so we have a lot to learn and the forum has been very helpful. Thank you everyone for your contributions.
Re: rkj__'s Ramblings
This past Victoria Day weekend, we spent some time enjoying one of our favourite parks from our travels last summer; Grundy Lake. I wrapped up our last trip report there with a comment about how Erica had said it was one of the best vacations she had ever had. So, we were definitely looking forward to being back. Our only concern was if the mosquitoes and black flies would be hungry. I've camped in this area, at this time of year before, and the bugs were awful. However, this year, spring has come late, and many seasonal occurrences are a little behind. Thus, on arrival at our beautiful waterfront site, we were not greeted by bugs, but instead,by swans!
We have some pretty substantial (for us anyway) adventures planned for this summer and fall, so we are trying to ensure we are physically ready for them. Thus, Erica had a nice list of activities to complete for the weekend. Checking the weather suggested we were going to lose Saturday PM to rain, so we had to make sure we made the most of the clear skies when we had them.
We started with the Beaver Dam trail, which is the one hike we did not do on our last trip to Grundy.
Since last year, we have made ourselves much better prepared for adventures, and the slight misfortunes that could come with them. Erica always has a handy-dandy backpack, full of water, snacks, and first aid supplies. The Thule backpack was originally presented as a Christmas gift to me, but Erica really loved it, so I'm not sure I've worn it yet. That just makes it an even better gift, Erica carrying the bulk of our stuff!
For shorter hikes, I usually hike unladen, or with a small pack to keep my camera handy, along with a few other items.
As forecasted, rain did move in for the afternoon. With little to do, we went for a drive around the park.
After our drive, it was still too early to pack it in, and move into the trailer. So, we put our amateur tarping skills to the test, and set up a good ol' blue tarp, that was stashed in my truck from that time we brought a truckload of Ikea furniture home on a rainy day. Yes, Ikea sells tarps.
We set up our chairs, and watched the rain fill the lake for a while, before calling it a night.
Fortunately, the rest of the trip was precipitation free. On Sunday, we took full advantage of the good weather, and basically did a triathalon of sorts. We started the day with canoeing.
This was Willard the Adventure Poodle's first time in a canoe. We were not sure what to
expect there, since he is already much heavier than our Adventure Mutt Hilton, and thus
much more able to tip us over. Fortunately, we all stayed dry! Erica
had to work with him a lot, getting him to sit, lay down, and keep his
paws and face inside the canoe. She did a great job of countering some
of his worst shifts as well.
They look sedated in the picture above, but they were not always that calm!
For Sunday's on foot segment, we hiked the Gut Lake trail. I took a lot of pictures on this trail last year, so I was sure not to get too carried away this time.
Had to make sure to get lots of snaps of our new for 2018 Adventure Poodle though.
For the cycling segment on the day, Erica had a distance goal of 10km. I wanted to see Pakeshkag Lake along the way, since we did not make it there last year. Erica's fitness has improved a bunch since last year, which helped her cover the distance, and climb all the hills along the way.
After a very active day, we made sure to relax a little, and watch the sun dip in the sky.
For Monday, we debated taking a trip outside of the park, and doing a big spectacular hike at another park. But, we decided against that, as there was still plenty to do at Grundy, and we were not fully charged for a big adventure.
We did more canoeing, and wrapped up our hiking with the Swan Lake trail.
So, after hiking thee trails, canoeing three lakes, and driving or cycling to many corners of the park, we packed up, and headed home.
The end.
Well, not quite.
No no, the truck did not break down. But, the long weekend traffic was looking pretty slow according to Google Maps. Instead of stopping for fast food on the way home, we stopped at Six Mile Lake for a picnic. It really helped break up the drive, and keep our spirits up as we battled traffic on the way home.
We still made it home on time to unpack everything before dark.
'Till next time, happy camping.
Re: Post up some shots of your [email protected] set-up at the camp site! Part 2
Fort Chiswell RV Park, Max Meadows, VA, off of I-81
This was the site of the 2018 Blue Ridge Rally, a gathering of [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and other small trailers
I was in site 9
This was the site of the 2018 Blue Ridge Rally, a gathering of [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and other small trailers
I was in site 9
Re: Post up some shots of your [email protected] set-up at the camp site! Part 2
Salton Sea , February 2018
Re: Washington State East Meets West - Second Annual Gathering - May 17-20, 2018
To all that attended:
First of all, despite the downpour on Thursday, I'm pretty certain this event was a HUGE success! Many thanks to those who rushed in to help those that were the worst effected! You folks are awesome!
I want to thank @Dalehelman for your help with everything you did for me, including our little recon trip to secure the pavilion & save our BBQ & sing-along from the rain. @2Cougs , @Homebodyatheart, Mr. 2Coug & Mr. Homebodyatheart, a special thanks for the assistance at the BBQ, your help was much appreciated (I ALSO know there was a LOT of sampling during the help!), and I couldn't have done it without you two! To EVERYONE that helped out on Saturday when I blew out my shoulder THANK YOU ALL! Thanks to everyone for your generous donations to assist in the costs of the BBQ. It was very much appreciated! The way everyone in this group stepped up to help each other out was incredible to say the least. To say I'm proud to be a part of this group would be an understatement.
To Marceline, and Jill, and a whole lot of others....Thanks for your condolences, support, toasts, & just plain being great friends! You made this trip a joy for me, and although there were some tough moments along they way, your support & friendship helped me through it all. I'm quite sure Liz had a smile on her face, and I know in spirit she was there with us.
I had SOOO much fun reuniting with some old friends, and meeting a lot of new ones. Yanni & Mike, you made this a very special event for us with your music. Thanks a whole lot for contributing!
In closing, I would like to give an extremely BIG thanks to @Homebodyatheart, @2Cougs, and everyone else who helped chip in their time & efforts to make this a GREAT event. I know how much time was spent not only putting this event together, but also doing a LOT of follow-up, organizing, and distributing of not only helpful information, but the "goodie" bags, and guidance for the newer folks to this event. Your efforts did not go un-noticed! Thanks also to nuCamp for the goodies you sent along to help support this event.
Hope to see you all again next year, along with perhaps some new faces along with those that were unable to attend this year. Thanks to ALL for helping to make this a HUGE success!
Eric
First of all, despite the downpour on Thursday, I'm pretty certain this event was a HUGE success! Many thanks to those who rushed in to help those that were the worst effected! You folks are awesome!
I want to thank @Dalehelman for your help with everything you did for me, including our little recon trip to secure the pavilion & save our BBQ & sing-along from the rain. @2Cougs , @Homebodyatheart, Mr. 2Coug & Mr. Homebodyatheart, a special thanks for the assistance at the BBQ, your help was much appreciated (I ALSO know there was a LOT of sampling during the help!), and I couldn't have done it without you two! To EVERYONE that helped out on Saturday when I blew out my shoulder THANK YOU ALL! Thanks to everyone for your generous donations to assist in the costs of the BBQ. It was very much appreciated! The way everyone in this group stepped up to help each other out was incredible to say the least. To say I'm proud to be a part of this group would be an understatement.
To Marceline, and Jill, and a whole lot of others....Thanks for your condolences, support, toasts, & just plain being great friends! You made this trip a joy for me, and although there were some tough moments along they way, your support & friendship helped me through it all. I'm quite sure Liz had a smile on her face, and I know in spirit she was there with us.
I had SOOO much fun reuniting with some old friends, and meeting a lot of new ones. Yanni & Mike, you made this a very special event for us with your music. Thanks a whole lot for contributing!
In closing, I would like to give an extremely BIG thanks to @Homebodyatheart, @2Cougs, and everyone else who helped chip in their time & efforts to make this a GREAT event. I know how much time was spent not only putting this event together, but also doing a LOT of follow-up, organizing, and distributing of not only helpful information, but the "goodie" bags, and guidance for the newer folks to this event. Your efforts did not go un-noticed! Thanks also to nuCamp for the goodies you sent along to help support this event.
Hope to see you all again next year, along with perhaps some new faces along with those that were unable to attend this year. Thanks to ALL for helping to make this a HUGE success!
Eric 