Need advice on my new 8.5x20

[brandon32689]

brandon32689, Howdy;

Is it possible to not use holding tanks and have waste drain straight out?

It's possiable to not use holding tanks, that why some folks use the Barker tanks (google it), you will
get at the least a sever fine for dumping toilet waste on the ground could even get arrested in some places.

hank

Haha I'm not saying dump it on the ground I'm saying staying hooked up to the campsite when you use the restroom/shower

[brandon32689]

I run lights, fan, and TV and charge my insta hot water heater, cell phones on D/C what I run on A/C nothing at this time but may add a air conditioner some day

Did you build your setup,

Anyone have any pics to share

[hankaye]

brandon32689, Howdy;

brandon32689, Howdy;

Is it possible to not use holding tanks and have waste drain straight out?

It's possiable to not use holding tanks, that why some folks use the Barker tanks (google it), you will
get at the least a sever fine for dumping toilet waste on the ground could even get arrested in some places.

hank

Haha I'm not saying dump it on the ground I'm saying staying hooked up to the campsite when you use the restroom/shower

It takes a lot of water to flush all the waste through the hose. Tanks allow you to accumulate the
amount necessary (wateris your friend), then when you pull the 'T'-handle it all drains out using gravity to pull
it to the hole. Living in an RV full-time my routine is to dump Black tank first, then the gray tanks to "clean out"
the hose, Direct drainage is not a recommended method for camping. Besides, should you decide to Boondock,
you'll already have a place to store you waste till you find a dump site.

hank

[bc toys]

viewtopic.php?f=42&t=60615#p1089230 here is my last build still working on it but on hold so I can use it this week

[brandon32689]

Okay guys a little update I've got all the insulation and started pulling panels off. They are a pain in my a$$ the nails they used.

I got a real this plywood to mount in the roof.

My coleman 13,500 ac will be here Thursday.

I got a 30amp inlet plug to mount in the trailer and a number 10 wire to run to the breaker box.

I've decided to keep it simple and run conduct in the outside of panels. I got all the wire for ac/dc and all the conduct and fittings.

I will get some pics up along the way.

[brandon32689]

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Got ac mounted and almost all the insulation installed.

[brandon32689]

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[brandon32689]

Okay so far I've got all the panels back on and a roof up, all insulation behind it and air conditioner installed. I have my new led dc lights installed.

I have 2 led strip lights I plan on putting down each side on the inside as we'll and I mounted 2 led cube lights at the ramp to see at night.

I got my 30 amp plug wires in and bolted to the trailer. I need to mount my breaker box and fun conduct for a few plugs and to the ac.

I still need to decide in a trim from where the walls and ceiling meet. I'm thinking some type of crown moulding.

I've decided to mount my batter on the tongue and will for know keep it separate from the ac. I will just charge up the battery after a weekend of use. Or maybe add a solar panel on the roof. I am looking for some dc light switches next just to break the current from the positive cable.

You guys have any advice or tips for me please share

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[tnriverluver]

brandon32689, Howdy;

Is it possible to not use holding tanks and have waste drain straight out?

It's possiable to not use holding tanks, that why some folks use the Barker tanks (google it), you will
get at the least a sever fine for dumping toilet waste on the ground could even get arrested in some places.

hank

Haha I'm not saying dump it on the ground I'm saying staying hooked up to the campsite when you use the restroom/shower

On my build I plumbed my sink and shower drains simply using old garden hose to a Y fitting under the side of the trailer. Modified an RV sewer connector to be able to connect another piece of garden hose for when I am in an RV campground with sewer or run it into a blue tote if no sewer is available. I have a porta potty for a toilet so only grey water is involved here.

[brandon32689]

Hey guys I have not updated this in a while,

So far I have added all my panels back up after insulation, added insulation to the roof and thin plywood to the roof. Got my ac in and all wired up.

I did not realize how many little things it takes to do things like this. It's still got allot to go but as if now I got it to where I can take it to the dunes for a night and have a cool place to sleep.

Things I still need are a window of some sort I will be putting it in the door and my door is almost 4 foot so lots of room. Also I need a vented battery box so I can vent it out anyone have any ideas on that?

I'm also wanting to add a canopy outside so looking into that.

I will not start on any plumbing till prob this winter while i can't take the rzr out.


We'll guys take a look at the pics and please give me pointers, I have never done a build like this so all good/bad feed back is welcome.

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[chiefb711]

Your build is really looking good! Keep up the good work!

Ryan