How in the world did you pack all that in? Amazing.
@TIMWHY27 ай бұрын
I know, right! It all fits once everything is packed away for traveling. Not everything pictured in the video belongs to me as we were camping as a large group, just a few chairs.
@tammysonnabend568910 ай бұрын
Very cool can you give some description of how you did it and what it’s Made from the materials. Thank you.
@TIMWHY210 ай бұрын
On page 4 of this thread you'll see pics of the sections of the insulation. Reflectix with quilted material sewn together. Velcro between the sections to hold them together and snaps to keep them in place on the pop top. www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=463901&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=60
@tammysonnabend568910 ай бұрын
Really awesome where would I pick up that water faucet aerator?
@TIMWHY210 ай бұрын
Lowes or Home Depot will have them or any good hardware store.
@vosslifeshower Жыл бұрын
Nice portable camp shower
@uvs5000 Жыл бұрын
I want a setup like this for my van. I'd probable add the folding tray option. Table space always comes in handy instead of having to put stuff on the floor.
@reedp.gagnon7846 Жыл бұрын
Do they still offer church services Sundays?
@TIMWHY2 Жыл бұрын
I think they do in the field. We were there over July 4th weekend but stayed in section.
@reedp.gagnon7846 Жыл бұрын
Are the Bakers still involved ?
@TIMWHY2 Жыл бұрын
not sure what you mean, sorry.
@nemobuscaptain32452 жыл бұрын
You are dealing with some pretty demanding circumstances there, Tim. Some of the things you don't like, the modularity, set it up with no walls, one wall, two or three walls, are some of the things I LIKE about the EZY awning walls. There are times in the heat where you just want a windbreak or sunbreak on one side or even two but still want SOME ventilation in the summer's heat (in places that aren't Maine). In the summer in the south or even midwest, ventilation, not absolute wind and waterproofing, is one of the biggest problems. Im thinking about buying a second EZ awning just to be a sunbreak on the other side of the bus. I know the wind can make it a challenge to put up the awning, but it makes it a challenge to put up anything, tent, awning, even the poptop sometimes. In severe wind, we always kept the poptop down. I remember in my first camping trip in a VW bus (an aircooled vanagon), on the coast (Hatteras), we ended up abandoning the tent camping for the kids one night then moving farther make into the tree line and behind some sand dunes to protect from the wind. High wind is always a challenge. To me, the price point on the Bus Depot EZ Awning and it's amazing versatility, makes it an incredible value. It seems it can fit almost any bus, van, suv, truck or even a car or wagon. It may may not be perfectly suited to torrential downpour type and high areas, but few things are. Kudos to your dedication to camping in that. I would struggle to enjoy it if there werent at least occasional breaks in the rain and some free Vitamin D sunshine.
@TIMWHY22 жыл бұрын
I currently use a Maxi Trac awning from Napa auto parts and have the ARB awning room when we need it. I am a fan of the EZ Awning, as there are three of them in my shed but the ease of the Maxi took over. Only wish they made it in the 10" range, miss that extra space under the awning. www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_MTSA2525
@rhondamilliken3473 жыл бұрын
You got skills to do this by yourself. I’ve been struggling for over an hour and had someone helping me!
@averagerider924 жыл бұрын
Do you have the us or uk propex? If UK, which regulator are you using and howse it working?
@TIMWHY24 жыл бұрын
I am in the US, the heaters are the same I believe. The difference being the regulator here in the US is set at 11WC as appose to the UK's almost 15WC. My Propex has had no problem working at the lower pressure. The regulator is a Marshall two stage.
@averagerider924 жыл бұрын
@@TIMWHY2 thx. Seems like you ordered your propex from vancafe or westy? They are jetted for 11wc for us standards. The issue with me is I ordered mine from UK so its set for 14wc, was wondering what you were running to get an idea if ill have problems running a 11wc regulator on the 14wc propex. Happy morning BTW m, up early :)
@timk4044 жыл бұрын
The results of the test you did are completely predictable. The blower used in the propex is a centrifugal/squirrel cage blower. The more air they move the more power they draw, by adding the additional tube, it increased the drag in the system and reduced the air moving through the system so as a result you saw a small reduction in power draw (remember, that fan is not the only power draw). By reducing the amount of air moving through the heater you also reduced the efficiency of the heater though so in the end reducing the 12v consumption you increased your propane consumption.
@elizabethtrue37114 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Staying here next week and wanted to see the sites beforehand
@johanvangelderen2894 жыл бұрын
It's always helpful if people specify if they are talking about C or F degrees. You have a huge light reflection from your thermometer. Can't tell if it's room temperature 22 degrees C, or a frosty 22 degrees F.
@TIMWHY24 жыл бұрын
Thank you I am aware of it. The temps are in F
@JeepTherapy4 жыл бұрын
After 10 hours you save 1ah? 🤪
@TIMWHY24 жыл бұрын
The draw is how many amps per hour.
@MotoCampAdv5 жыл бұрын
Living the life ...keep on trucking on
@kanuckster15 жыл бұрын
Great stuff
@kanuckster15 жыл бұрын
👍
@caesardgreatest5 жыл бұрын
Can you share your parts list?
@TIMWHY25 жыл бұрын
3/8 plastic tubing, two barb fittings one on both sides of the lid. You can take the lid of the container to home depot and match up the size.The pump is from Gowesty but any 12 volt pump from Walmart should work too, you'd just have to come up with the proper fittings for it. The cable is a 120 volt extension cord with a rocker switch. I cut the ends off of it and wired one end to the pump and the other to a 12 volt cig socket.
@TIMWHY25 жыл бұрын
I have since upgraded the shower head with this unit from amazon. www.amazon.com/8milelake-Portable-pressure-automobile-Showering/dp/B010DK7YKA/ref=asc_df_B010DK7YKA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=193142326002&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15225341506822136372&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002654&hvtargid=aud-801657747996:pla-310447821529&psc=1 Also upgraded the water container to one of these from walmart www.walmart.com/ip/Reliance-Hydroller-Wheeled-Water-Container-8-Gallon/10098756?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1293&adid=22222222227000002660&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=56737310696&wl4=aud-481962823846:pla-63103689294&wl5=9002654&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113137480&wl11=online&wl12=10098756&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjws7TqBRDgARIsAAHLHP4jfmav6w2xKs95bCVWi7VSMF7gIZi_TbzoCigQBQa-xBSYMbM9luoaAnAhEALw_wcB
@caesardgreatest5 жыл бұрын
That's nice. Thanks for sharing!
@TIMWHY25 жыл бұрын
Yes I swing the tire carrier all the way out and the shelter fits snugly up against the back of the hinge and I stake it down
@wilcoxtube5 жыл бұрын
Tim, do you also alternatively swing your swing away outside of the shelter before you hang the shelter itself? I have dual RMW swing always that I am concerned about, relative to using this shelter, and am hoping I can swing them both outside the shelter?
@HackAl725 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this. Thanks. About the buy the wasser-stopper and was looking an instructional video. Was pleasantly surprised to hear one of my favorite Dave songs! Cheers. Al, NJ.
@immrnoidall6 жыл бұрын
you have a 90' turn right at the outlet. that is very restrictive.
@Endless_Skyway_Adventures6 жыл бұрын
Air in a tube behaves like a fluid, length of the tube increases resistance to flow so it makes sense that increasing tube length would use more power. The bends in the tube increase turbulence an resistance. You would expect to see less resistance and more favorable power consumption as Reynolds number decreases (turbulence decrease) can you make the tubes more direct?
@TIMWHY26 жыл бұрын
no
@kurtvon6 жыл бұрын
How long will the propane last while using this?
@TIMWHY26 жыл бұрын
It would depend on how cold it is and running time to get to a desired temp. So in short it would be hard to say.
@TIMWHY26 жыл бұрын
Hard to answer. It depends upon the temp desired and how cold it is. We also carry a Heater Buddy for when we don't need the Propex to be turned on all the time, like at night when cold.
@Frazer7776 жыл бұрын
They use about 140 gm of gas an hour. So a 4kg bottle (9lb) approx 30 hours on a continuous run - but it's unlikely to be running continuously so probably a lot longer.
@MrMeanderthal6 жыл бұрын
I have the bigger model,, Propex 2800.. I have a bigger RV too so they obviously won't use the same amount of propane but... I live full time RV and my heater runs 24/7 and is set to have my interior at 25 degree celsius... in mid winter when temperature is between +5 to 0 celsius on average it takes 5 to 6 days to use a 20 lb tank.. on a very cold part of winter when temperature is 0 to -10 celsius is takes 4 days to use the 20 lb tank.. I have 2 tanks on an 'auto switch regulator' and I check in morning, after work, and before bed to see if one tank has emptied .. that is about every 8 hours and it totally possible to run out 2 minutes after I looked so it is hard to know exactly how many hours it really took.. also I keep it running full time so it runs about 10 minutes then shuts down for a while then starts again.. now it's the +5 to 0 degree part of winter so it runs 10 minutes shuts down for about 40 then starts again.. if you don't run it full time it may take several hours to warm a cold RV up to temp you want.. my first year I did some experiments and found out is uses less to keep temp constant than turning it off when I go to work and on when I get back.. also the temperature setting I use shuts off at 25 degrees and starts at 23 degrees so it's a two degree start/stop thermostat.. I did not check different thermostat setting to see what the 'average' on/off is...
@wilcoxtube6 жыл бұрын
Hi - thanks for the vid. I am contemplating one of these, but I have dual RMW swing aways on my van. I am wondering how much they will interfere. It looks like there would be enough room to keep them inside the shelter, 90 degrees to the rear of the van. But hoping that I may be able to swing them outside and run the shelter inside the two swing-aways as well. Bus Depot was of zero help when I called them. Thoughts?
@TIMWHY26 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqKlpGV7lJ2Xn9E I too have a RMW swing out tire carrier and this video shows how well the BD shelter works with it....Good luck! Tim
@minskmade6 жыл бұрын
THanx for doing this tim.
@bjdavisaries6 жыл бұрын
Going in September. Thx!!
@richardbennington62897 жыл бұрын
Power = volts X amps. In the first part of the test, the voltage us at 12.7 volts. In the second part of the test, the voltage is at 12.4. One would normally expect the current draw by a motor(the fan) to go up as the voltage drops. In this case it drops. So there may be some validity to having a longer input path, but to really know, you should have identical input voltage in both tests. So hook up a stable DC source and try again.
@rambolambo57547 жыл бұрын
What is the propane consumption ?
@TIMWHY27 жыл бұрын
That would depend on how cold it is and what your desired temp would be?
@rambolambo57547 жыл бұрын
i was just wondering how long a 20 pounder would last.
@TIMWHY27 жыл бұрын
www.propexheatsource.com/energy-efficiency/ From Propex with 29 lb of propane as an example, but easy math with the consumption per hour
@slimnikki277 жыл бұрын
that English breakfast looked so good omg and the peppers yum what was added to them ?
@carpenterfamily61987 жыл бұрын
Hmmm - I suppose the ducting could affect back pressure / pneumatic load 'seen' by the fan - which I guess that might affect amps drawn by fan. But I wouldn't have guessed that it would have made much difference.
@westytd7 жыл бұрын
Looks great, but unfortunately, if you sleep up top as we do, I think it will get in the way.
@designsinorbit7 жыл бұрын
What state is this? There are several Bald Mtn campgrounds in the US...
@TIMWHY27 жыл бұрын
Townsend Vermont
@meekfamily27257 жыл бұрын
How big is it when packed away?
@TIMWHY27 жыл бұрын
Two bags the size of a small tent. I keep mine on the floor between the two front seats along with two leveling ramps and two wheel chocks.
I'm looking at getting a zodi. Do you know what the difference between the zip (black top) or the tap (red top) shower?
@TIMWHY27 жыл бұрын
I don't know what the difference between the single propane bottle units are. Maybe that the red comes with a bucket that double as storage and water container. My zodi will fit inside a Lowes 5 gallon bucket with lid. I have been very happy with my unit and have recently done upgrades to the tank and shower head. The battery op pump is crappy and it will need fresh batteries for each and every use.
@Juanito233847 жыл бұрын
Tim Whynot, thanks for the prompt response. I'm thinking it getting the same one you have. It's strange but i I can't find any differences (other than cosmetically) when comparing the red top one. I too used a 5 gallon bucket to store the one borrowed so the increase in price for the red top zodi with case is not worth in to me. Can you post another video or send me links in how you upgraded the pump and head. The pump is a total joke. Thanks again
@TIMWHY27 жыл бұрын
John do you have facebook?
@Juanito233847 жыл бұрын
Tim Whynot, yes.
@TIMWHY27 жыл бұрын
facebook.com/tim.whynot.5 Send me a friend request
@billcompton24548 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We plan on staying here this summer. Your site views are really great.
@loveu22228 жыл бұрын
what are you talking about?
@vantime29117 жыл бұрын
I was kinda wondering the same thing? Ducting and amperage. Seems to be two things that don't fit together. I can understand hot air output in BTU's and the unit's power consumption in amps. Oh well live and learn Guess I am wrong. LOL
@lukesimmons83647 жыл бұрын
hes talking about his miniature furnace, dawg
@just888another888ide8 жыл бұрын
Pretty nice spot... They let you dig clams? No permit needed? Nice.
@TIMWHY29 жыл бұрын
i clamped the hose to the wall under the sink so it won't move
@AlexPatman9 жыл бұрын
How did you get the city cable to not push the clean water tubing and pinch it? I have this set up in my vanagon and it is leaking. They City water cable is rigid and pressing on the thin and malleable clean water piping
@rc_player9 жыл бұрын
lol, that's us in the blue van at 3:00... good memories!
@TIMWHY29 жыл бұрын
Chris I have done quite a few of Campgrounds that I have visited. Enjoy your stay there, it's a really nice place!!
@ChrisAgroGraphicDesigner9 жыл бұрын
Tim thanks for making this video. We are planning a trip to this park and being able to see it first person is great. Do you do this for most parks you visit?
@TIMWHY29 жыл бұрын
My friend climbed the tree, about 20 feet up and used a 20 foot snow rake handle to poke at the quad until he was able to free it. Too high and it flew away!
@heart4Pahoa9 жыл бұрын
Wow, that must have taken a lot of practice to park in trees 😂. I presume you got it down without issue since you posted the recording.