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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby MrBo » Tue Mar 27, 2018 4:41 pm

flboy wrote:Actually the chair is called a Zero Gravity Chair. I have seen better prices for these. This is just an example.

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Thanks. They look comfortable. Want to see one in person for space wise. Thanks for the link.
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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby MrBo » Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:51 pm

vBlog Cool Pallet Window Covering Lights 6x14 Cargo Trailer Camper Budget Conversion

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Here is a link to the lights. I bought three, now I am going to order one more. Best remote and sensor too. One remote works them all. So if you buy more than one you have back-up remotes with the tabs still on the batteries. :)

Still need to add strips of pallet wood for facing on side shelves. and figure out some simple doors.

Looking for ideas on hooking up the propane tanks to the stove and also may want to do a quick connect with shut off valve for the heater buddy, to use when needed. The other option would be just mount it some way so it is always hooked up. Two hoses on a splitter?


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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby flboy » Sat Apr 07, 2018 9:50 am

Very nice "Cabin on Wheels"! Enjoyed the video. Thanks.
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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby MrBo » Sat Apr 07, 2018 12:26 pm

flboy wrote:Very nice "Cabin on Wheels"! Enjoyed the video. Thanks.


Thanks Don! Much appreciated!
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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby hankaye » Sat Apr 07, 2018 6:09 pm

MrBo, Howdy;

Yo, BO! Always wanted to do that since you first signed on.

Re your propane query, Wally World carries some of the splitters and hoses for that delimia.
Here's a link look further down to the others also bought items;
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-8-Pr ... e/13848690

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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby MrBo » Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:37 am

hankaye wrote:MrBo, Howdy;

Yo, BO! Always wanted to do that since you first signed on.

Re your propane query, Wally World carries some of the splitters and hoses for that delimia.
Here's a link look further down to the others also bought items;
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-8-Pr ... e/13848690

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:lol: Thanks Hank ! Much appreciated! That hose is perfect in length, two of those from a splitter. Should I put a regulator? High elevation? found this on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074MHMXR8/?coliid=I13OFHTN2SIPHM&colid=18WZCVGYV1N98&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Not long enough. could use those wally hoses with...

The heater buddy needs to be on a quick disconnect or shut off valve unless I mount it and leave it hooked up. Not sure I want to do that. I have three weeks to get that done.

Got the sink finally done yesterday with switch and better tubing. Was having a problem with the tube curling up in the tank. So I put a pvc pipe insert and drilled a bunch of holes, it keeps the hose strait to the bottom now.

Thanks again for the link! :thumbsup:

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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby hankaye » Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:04 am

MrBo, Howdy;

MrBo wrote:
hankaye wrote:MrBo, Howdy;

Yo, BO! Always wanted to do that since you first signed on.

Re your propane query, Wally World carries some of the splitters and hoses for that delimia.
Here's a link look further down to the others also bought items;
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-8-Pr ... e/13848690

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:lol: Thanks Hank ! Much appreciated! That hose is perfect in length, two of those from a splitter. Should I put a regulator? High elevation? found this on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074MHMXR8/?coliid=I13OFHTN2SIPHM&colid=18WZCVGYV1N98&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Not long enough. could use those wally hoses with...

The heater buddy needs to be on a quick disconnect or shut off valve unless I mount it and leave it hooked up. Not sure I want to do that. I have three weeks to get that done.

Got the sink finally done yesterday with switch and better tubing. Was having a problem with the tube curling up in the tank. So I put a pvc pipe insert and drilled a bunch of holes, it keeps the hose strait to the bottom now.

Thanks again for the link! :thumbsup:

As the beat goes on....


I would install a regulator due to the fact that you have a cook top installed that is,
apparently, unregulated. That in turn will create a problem with the Mr. Buddy, as it
has it's own regulator which you will need to find an approved work around (Google
is your friend here). If you had a self regulated stove (Coleman type, no affiliation),
then you would be able to use the above linked items as is...
Regarding altitude, I live at or near 4600' have lived at 6500' no problems that amount
to a pile of beans. Now if you go up to Winter Park, then you might have some ...

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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby MrBo » Mon Apr 09, 2018 11:06 am

hankaye wrote:
The heater buddy needs to be on a quick disconnect or shut off valve unless I mount it and leave it hooked up. Not sure I want to do that. I have three weeks to get that done.

Got the sink finally done yesterday with switch and better tubing. Was having a problem with the tube curling up in the tank. So I put a pvc pipe insert and drilled a bunch of holes, it keeps the hose strait to the bottom now.

Thanks again for the link! :thumbsup:

As the beat goes on....


I would install a regulator due to the fact that you have a cook top installed that is,
apparently, unregulated. That in turn will create a problem with the Mr. Buddy, as it
has it's own regulator which you will need to find an approved work around (Google
is your friend here). If you had a self regulated stove (Coleman type, no affiliation),
then you would be able to use the above linked items as is...
Regarding altitude, I live at or near 4600' have lived at 6500' no problems that amount
to a pile of beans. Now if you go up to Winter Park, then you might have some ...

hank



Now I am really stumped. So regulator on the stove ( suburban) but not for the heater buddy?

Good to know. I fired up the heater buddy on a screw in that I had and was surprised how fast things heated up. Also mounting it where I want will not work. Did not like how hot the ceiling and cabinet got. So I found the perfect place on the floor wall cabinet where it can be mounted, can hide the hose but also pull it out to a safer place if desired. Plus I already have a 10' heater buddy hose from the pop-up.

So maybe a splitter with one side to the 10' heater buddy hose, and then another hose with a regulator for the stove. That might work.

The regulator spit would not work then nor did the ends match up another problem I seem to be having.

As far as elevation, I hang a lot around 9,500 feet over the mountain from winter park above Rollinsville. The maiden voyage right now is set for May 16th-17 at Colorado Jackons Lake State park. Nice place for early season. Then high country, memorial depending on weather.

Thanks again for your help. :thumbsup: :applause:
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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby Dano-Mich » Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:55 pm

Do you have a Big Buddy or regular Buddy? The Big Buddy has a quick connect plug that allows you to use it on a low pressure system. This is what I did on my build.
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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby MrBo » Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:46 am

Dano-Mich wrote:Do you have a Big Buddy or regular Buddy? The Big Buddy has a quick connect plug that allows you to use it on a low pressure system. This is what I did on mine build.


Hey Dano, Regular. Will check it out. Hooked it up to a small tank and was surprised how well it did in the trailer. Just need to keep it low, did not like how hot the ceiling got when I put it on a counter. Need to find the right connector for the 3 burner stove too.

Finishing up front and back cabinets and then on to hooking up the propane. Hoping the hose I have now to heater buddy will work, no regulator just a strait hose with male fitting. The stove is the big problem now, finding hose with right female fitting.

If anyone has a resource on a surburan 3 burner stove hook up hose to tank splitter fitting please send it my way. .

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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby Dano-Mich » Tue Apr 10, 2018 3:15 pm

If running your Buddy Heater straight from a 20/30# tank you should pick up a Buddy Heater filter. This filters out any residue from the hose used and keeps your heater orifices from clogging.
$13 at Amazon right now but you can sometimes pick them up locally or online for $10.
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-Portable-Heaters-F273699/dp/B000HE8P2O?ref=ast_p_ep
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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby Padilen » Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:20 am

Dano-Mich wrote:If running your Buddy Heater straight from a 20/30# tank you should pick up a Buddy Heater filter. This filters out any residue from the hose used and keeps your heater orifices from clogging.
$13 at Amazon right now but you can sometimes pick them up locally or online for $10.
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-Portable-Heaters-F273699/dp/B000HE8P2O?ref=ast_p_ep
There is two kinds of hoses for the buddy heaters. One you need the filter the other is made of a different rubber that needs no filter. But it's cheaper to buy the hose that needs a filter and the filter. I mention this because if you shop in a brick& mortar. They may sell the filter, yet the hose they carry is the hose that doesn't require the filter.

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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby MrBo » Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:19 am

Padilen wrote:
Dano-Mich wrote:If running your Buddy Heater straight from a 20/30# tank you should pick up a Buddy Heater filter. This filters out any residue from the hose used and keeps your heater orifices from clogging.
$13 at Amazon right now but you can sometimes pick them up locally or online for $10.
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-Portable-Heaters-F273699/dp/B000HE8P2O?ref=ast_p_ep
There is two kinds of hoses for the buddy heaters. One you need the filter the other is made of a different rubber that needs no filter. But it's cheaper to buy the hose that needs a filter and the filter. I mention this because if you shop in a brick& mortar. They may sell the filter, yet the hose they carry is the hose that doesn't require the filter.

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Not sure which one I have. Bought it a while ago.

My problem now is finding a hose the will fit this 3 burner stove to the tank.

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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby Padilen » Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:37 pm

You can get a copper line and adapter, then go with hose. They even make quick connects. I think I gave my 3 burner that had a hose and quick connect to the guy that refrubs old travel trailers. I look and see if I have it and will post a pic if I do.

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Re: 6x14 Cargo Conversion Build Log - Rolling Thunder

Postby MrBo » Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:06 pm

Padilen wrote:You can get a copper line and adapter, then go with hose. They even make quick connects. I think I gave my 3 burner that had a hose and quick connect to the guy that refrubs old travel trailers. I look and see if I have it and will post a pic if I do.

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Thanks! Picture would be a big help.
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