OverTheTopCargoTrailer 7 x 16

[OverTheTopCargoTrailer]

Now you guys know i'm using a Propane home instant 180,000 Btu water heater
but below I have found a link to a RV instant water heater 50,000 Btu
about the same coset- but easier install


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_HArP1yXf8

[bdosborn]

Nice idea for the tankless water heater but it's pretty spendy at almost 3 times what I spent for ours.

Linky

Bruce

[roadinspector]

That might be do-able if a person was full time traveling. He said it saved 50% on propane bill. $527 will buy more propane than I'll use in 10 years. Sure is nice tho.

[Shadow Catcher]

The 6 gal DSI water heater in Compass Rose was supposed to be gas electric! did not happen even though I paid for it. so I ended up adding a "Hot Rod" electric element that screws into the drain hole. When you are in a camp ground with electric and paying for the electric why burn propane.



All of the tankless water heaters that I have seen are not well designed as far as transferring heat from gas to water with much/most heat wasted.

[OverTheTopCargoTrailer]

Hey Shadow Catcher

I can tell you my $700 Jacuzzi at 180,000 Btu

Kicks butt @ works great !!
Worth every penny IMHO
and Of course it's over the top

It's windy outside & my trailer is a rockin right now

[OverTheTopCargoTrailer]

Good news , the car mate trailer rep said that OTTCT 2.0 is done,

I will try to ask if he is in a good mood to send a few pics
I still have till the 29th when I have official PU planned

16 days to go

[bdosborn]

Patience grasshopper.

Bruce

[OverTheTopCargoTrailer]

OTTCT is born today


March 14th 2013
Weight around 2400 lbs

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Check out the first picture - at my blog below !! Thanks Bruce

More to come soon

http://overthetopcargotrailer.blogspot.com/

[bdosborn]

[rinn69]

Sooooo shiny...

Keep us updated and with oodles of !!!!!!

Can't wait to see it !!!

[OverTheTopCargoTrailer]

Here are interior pic's - all wood with the plywood on the exterior
siding is screwless

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[roadinspector]

Can't wait to see the new build!

Earnest

[revorunner]

Congrats OTTCT ! Very Nice ! Now let the games begin. Remember more insulation the better.

[OverTheTopCargoTrailer]

When I'm done with the insulation OTTCT 2.0 will be the best 80 quart beer cooler money can buy

[MXD]

I just picked up my Car Mate 7x16 this past Friday. I looked real close at all of the big name brands and I was very impressed with the Car Mate. Also, the local dealer/repair shop is 3 miles from my house.

I might ask you to take a few detailed pics of the interior with the studs exposed for future reference in case I ever need to tear into mine.

Mine is a 7x16 with 6" additional height, 2 roof vents, RV door (which I love) and I also upgraded the interior walls to 1/2 inch.