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Post by 62ham on Aug 11, 2017 10:42:17 GMT -8
has anyone ever used a hand pump to put pressure into the water tank to create flow that way? I have an idea to install a hand pump to pressurize my water system to create flow.
I was thinking I could even add an outdoor shower.
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Post by 1960 Layton on Aug 14, 2017 12:37:57 GMT -8
Why don't you put a simple 12 V pump in line and run it off a 12v battery? I did that to mine and only runs when you turn the water on
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Post by 62ham on Aug 14, 2017 14:16:51 GMT -8
I've thought about it (and probably will do that). but I like the idea of total off grid and not having to rely on power.
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Post by bigbill on Aug 14, 2017 15:11:31 GMT -8
We used a hand pump back in the dark ages (50 years ago) you will discover that it takes a lot of pumping to pressurize the tank and it doesn't last long for the pressure to drop to unusable, then you get to pump it up again. I can't imagine trying to take a shower with a hand pump supplying the pressure. That is why they came up with the 12 volt on demand pumps, a 12 volt battery will run one for a long time.
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Post by 62ham on Aug 14, 2017 15:28:16 GMT -8
maybe I should just take my extra 12v batteries I have and run them in series and make a nice little switch board and do a pump. thanks for the info.
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 16, 2017 15:13:07 GMT -8
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Post by 62ham on Aug 17, 2017 7:34:44 GMT -8
its my goal to be setup with solar, I would like enough to run a small a/c unit as well. I just don't have tons of money to throw at my camper. I'm a man with a million toys and they all cost $$$$. I would also really like to get a hitch for my old 59 AMC American and try to tow my camper with that. it sure would look cool.
So when I think of ideas I try to keep it on the low cost side for the time being since I still have so much to do just to get my camper camp ready. |
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 17, 2017 13:07:45 GMT -8
its my goal to be setup with solar, I would like enough to run a small a/c unit as well. I just don't have tons of money to throw at my camper. I'm a man with a million toys and they all cost $$$$. I would also really like to get a hitch for my old 59 AMC American and try to tow my camper with that. it sure would look cool.
So when I think of ideas I try to keep it on the low cost side for the time being since I still have so much to do just to get my camper camp ready. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I highly doubt you will be able to run AC off your solar panels. Even if you had a big enough bank of batteries to power the AC unit, along with a big enough inverter to run it, you won't be able to carry around enough solar panels to keep up. AC just takes to much power. |
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Post by 62ham on Aug 17, 2017 14:32:48 GMT -8
I have a Honda generator as well. but ill be dammed if I'm going to bake like a cooked ham in my canned ham in this Nevada heat lol
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 17, 2017 15:23:00 GMT -8
I have a Honda generator as well. but ill be dammed if I'm going to bake like a cooked ham in my canned ham in this Nevada heat lol LOL I live in Nevada too. But where I live it didn't get over 103 this year and that only happened a couple of times. In So Cal last summer we had lots and lots of weeks and months well over 110. Many times it was 114 to 117 and I just don't do low altitudes in that kind of heat when I camp. The generator is what you will need to power the AC unit. Your solar power should be reserved for pump and lights. Perhaps a little fan. What part of Nevada are you in? I'm in Yerington. |
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Post by 62ham on Aug 17, 2017 15:43:04 GMT -8
I'm in Reno. I use to go out to Yerington every other week for work. I know the city well. along with wellington and smith.
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 17, 2017 16:49:33 GMT -8
I'm in Reno. I use to go out to Yerington every other week for work. I know the city well. along with wellington and smith. That makes 3 vintage trailer enthusiasts in Reno that I know of now and one here in Yerington. Two of the Reno people I know are students in my weekly live on line class for trailer restoral. So I'm sure we'll be meeting up some time. I went to that vintage trailer rally in San Rafael Regional Park last week. It wasn't really worth the trip. Maybe they'll get it right after a couple more years. |
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Post by 62ham on Aug 18, 2017 7:10:32 GMT -8
yea I heard a about that rally, my folks took a look at it. they did say there was a lot of nice campers. I was busy working on mine and taking out my 59 AMC/Rambler American for Hot August Nights. I hope they have the camper rally next year mine will be presentable by then.  . its cool to know there are other folks in my area restoring these old campers. its been a really fun project for me. |
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