ontheroad716
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Post by ontheroad716 on May 28, 2021 6:30:26 GMT -8
Hi friends, I recently acquired a 1968 Blazon. You can find the introductory thread here. Currently, the only plumbing that exists in the camper is an inlet on the outside of the camper to hook up to water service. It stubs out underneath the front dinette seat. The original owner was going to just run a hose from the pipe to the sink and have fresh water when he was hooked up. I guess the sink would have drained into a bucket? You can see the stubout that exists in the photo below.  I am curious to hear what you all have to say about possibly adding plumbing to the camper. In order of personal priorities, here is what I am thinking: Priority 1: Reasonable size fresh water tank and water pump Priority 2: Water heater Priority 3: Exterior cold/hot water hookups for shower Mind you, this is just a tiny 15' vintage camper. BUT it will be home for my family of 4 for some good long trips, and I always feel more comfortable having more and not needing it versus having less and being SOL. Let me know what you guys would do with this project. Thanks!
- Mick
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Post by vikx on May 28, 2021 11:30:53 GMT -8
Most vintage trailers have the fresh tank in the dinette. I use 18 or 24 ABS tanks but you can have poly tanks custom made if you desire a larger tank. The water pump is handy for sure. Hand pumps are a pain. To connect the pump, the inlet comes into the trailer terminating with a check valve. At that point, the line is teed; one 1/2 going to the pump, the other to the faucet. Note that the pump has a built in check valve but it is always better to have one at the inlet. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53634851@N03/42293852460/in/album-72157683745666552/" title="001 k Hanson Water System (3)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/1846/42293852460_82ed871e83_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="001 k Hanson Water System (3)"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Many people have been going with portable propane water heaters. They do not take up room in the trailer yet can be plumbed into a "hot" faucet at the sink. There are a lot of variations so do some research online. The same goes for an exterior shower. A shower/potty tent may be a good solution. Self contained and no mess inside. I have to say your PO wasn't the handiest soul... |
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turbodaddy
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Post by turbodaddy on May 28, 2021 19:06:37 GMT -8
I agree that hand pumps are a pain. "Gusher" foot operated pumps are much easier to use. (Both hands are available while washing dishes, etc.) The advantage to either is that you use a lot less water than with an electric pump...and there will be no drain on your batteries. Not so important if you plan on staying in a campground with hook-ups, but worth thinking about if you will be boondocking in the wild for days at a time. Many of these kinds of decisions need careful consideration regarding what kind of camping you expect to do. If you do not intend to keep your trailer and will be selling it, it probably makes sense to go with the more cushy options. I like to keep things simple. Camping in a vintage trailer is fun, not like living in an expensive RV. Even the most basic trailer is much more comfortable than tent camping.
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