Re: The Memorial F150 Craptor. A semi foamie camper shell ca
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2022 3:04 pm
Since I am a Walmart+ member, which is WAY cheaper but doesn't have all the benefits of Amazon prime, which I have too, I took advantage of shipping. I expected them to put 3 of these in a truck from their warehouse and kick them out to me. But Walmart has a tendency to use their local stores as warehouses.
If you are looking for a 7 gallon Reliance Aquatainer, don't look at Kemah, TX. I have the inventory they had, plus I am waiting for one to be delivered.
The plastic is different from the old ones. Probably a good thing. I know the new ones are BPA free.
So, for now, once the third tank gets delivered, I will have 21 gallons fresh water + what is the fresh capacity in the toilet something like 3 gallons and I have a 5 gallon black tank on it? Actually 5.3 gallon black...
I typically have hauled my gray water that I do capture in those 5 gallon flexible bladders. I will likely have to look for a gray tank of some kind that is easy to carry.
As mentioned previously. I am planning on doing a basically foamie version of the Four Wheel Campers Project M, however I want to design it to accomodate an AC, that has always been my long term goal, camper with AC for summer beach camping in TX... Or even spring / fall desert camping in New Mexico / Arizona... For that, I will likely use a 25 or 30 gallon fresh tank. Even with 4 AquaTainers that is 28 gallons. That is a lot of water for one person, and actually plenty for 2 that are using their heads... Anway put that tank at the front of the truck bed, and build a folding sofa frame over that so you have seating over the water tank, bed in the overcab... So long winded story shortened a bit. The AquaTainers are only for temporary use for just the camper shell camper. I do have a friend with a SuperDuty and a roof top tent that has WAY more than enough space to carry extra water. My old AquaTainers can be used for "guest water supply" as long as they haul it.
The new Aquatainers do have a nice threaded cap that seems to seal well. I closed both caps tight and gave one of them a bear hug. no leak... So no worries..
Ordered 12 yds of 1.5" nylon webbing strap. The strap for the winch hook like most is just that, a strap with one loop. I don't have enough material to make a handle, and having a strap / handle makes, at least for me, it much easier to drag the winch hook to where I need it without trashing my hands.
2 more loop handle straps are needed here. #1. The strap needed to pull the tailgate up to the closed position from inside the truck bed, and #1. The strap needed to pull the hatch closed from inside the truck bed.
If you are looking for a 7 gallon Reliance Aquatainer, don't look at Kemah, TX. I have the inventory they had, plus I am waiting for one to be delivered.
The plastic is different from the old ones. Probably a good thing. I know the new ones are BPA free.
So, for now, once the third tank gets delivered, I will have 21 gallons fresh water + what is the fresh capacity in the toilet something like 3 gallons and I have a 5 gallon black tank on it? Actually 5.3 gallon black...
I typically have hauled my gray water that I do capture in those 5 gallon flexible bladders. I will likely have to look for a gray tank of some kind that is easy to carry.
As mentioned previously. I am planning on doing a basically foamie version of the Four Wheel Campers Project M, however I want to design it to accomodate an AC, that has always been my long term goal, camper with AC for summer beach camping in TX... Or even spring / fall desert camping in New Mexico / Arizona... For that, I will likely use a 25 or 30 gallon fresh tank. Even with 4 AquaTainers that is 28 gallons. That is a lot of water for one person, and actually plenty for 2 that are using their heads... Anway put that tank at the front of the truck bed, and build a folding sofa frame over that so you have seating over the water tank, bed in the overcab... So long winded story shortened a bit. The AquaTainers are only for temporary use for just the camper shell camper. I do have a friend with a SuperDuty and a roof top tent that has WAY more than enough space to carry extra water. My old AquaTainers can be used for "guest water supply" as long as they haul it.
The new Aquatainers do have a nice threaded cap that seems to seal well. I closed both caps tight and gave one of them a bear hug. no leak... So no worries..
Ordered 12 yds of 1.5" nylon webbing strap. The strap for the winch hook like most is just that, a strap with one loop. I don't have enough material to make a handle, and having a strap / handle makes, at least for me, it much easier to drag the winch hook to where I need it without trashing my hands.
2 more loop handle straps are needed here. #1. The strap needed to pull the tailgate up to the closed position from inside the truck bed, and #1. The strap needed to pull the hatch closed from inside the truck bed.