hotrodjim
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Post by hotrodjim on Nov 17, 2022 3:57:05 GMT -8
Hello VTT
Would anyone be able to help me out with some pictures of the original routing of the copper lines used for the Humphrey light used over the dinette that mounted on the cabinet.
our camper did not come with one and I would like to put one in.
I'm trying to research some on-line photos but cant seem to zoom in to see the copper lines.
I understand that the copper gas connection is inside the cabinet for the light , but what I'm looking for is how it is routed along the walls. I'm not seeing this in some of the pictures I look at.
was the original line routed through the ceiling and the walls? I want to avoid this option.
Thanks for your help VTT
Jim
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Post by newin62 on Nov 17, 2022 5:25:49 GMT -8
My Shasta's lamp had a 1/4" copper line that ran up to the ceiling and then down to a "T" connection behind the stove. On the Shasta there is no other route due to the lack of wall space between wrap-around front windows. Other trailers with wall space beside the front windows have more route options. The most important thing is to locate all of the propane connections (including at the lamp) in areas that are accessible so they can be checked for leaks and retightened.
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Post by vikx on Nov 17, 2022 11:47:45 GMT -8
I've had 1/4 lines run up the front and into the front cabinet (not ideal IMO), to the T as Newin describes, and across the ceiling into the cabinet. Even the same model of trailer had different routing. One of my Aladdins had the tubing in the front wall corner and into the cabinet. That particular line leaked like a sieve and was disabled.
An easy way to install a "gas light" in that location would be to turn it into 12 volts with LEDs. If you must have gas and want it on the surface, a pipe chase would protect the line. I've also used wood. Depending on the curve of your trailer, aluminum would be easy to bend. Not sure how aluminum and copper get along...
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hotrodjim
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Post by hotrodjim on Nov 17, 2022 16:40:56 GMT -8
Thanks Guys
I think I may scrap the idea of installing a gas light altogether.
It would have only been used for incase we lost our 12v power and the risk of a fire is inside a small space may not be worth it.
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Post by vikx on Nov 18, 2022 11:16:30 GMT -8
They also put out a lot of heat; some say enough to warm the interior on a chilly day.
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Post by chriss on Nov 20, 2022 7:26:02 GMT -8
Keep it if you can. It's a nice asset, and it does double duty as a light and heater in a smaller camper. Only downside is the mantles won't survive a bumpy road.
I'm not sure how your particular line is run, but my general advice is don't bury any connections, tees, splices, etc inside inaccessible walls.
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Post by hotrodjim on Dec 5, 2022 8:06:24 GMT -8
Thanks Guys!
My camper is a 1956 Terry that is a total rebuild from frame up.
originally the camper did not have any gas lighting installed, so I'm starting fresh with everything other than the skin, stove and the frame.
one of these days ill have to figure out how to post pictures on here.
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Post by Teachndad on Dec 6, 2022 7:03:02 GMT -8
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