How I Package a Camper Build on the Humvee.

Tim talks about using the actual items you’re going to build with to aid in packaging. Cad is great, but sometimes things are missed!My Amazon store. amzn.to/4creP7J

[@user-ob4dp7ov2r]

Good to see some of your design philosophy. I like that it's ok to weld, cut, and re-weld if needed.

[@TRCa51]

Thank you for taking the time to comment and let me know! I wish I wouldn't weld everything out before I decide to move something! LOL! All part of the process! Cheers!

[@joell439]

Happy 4th Tim - great progress

[@TRCa51]

Happy fourth to you, Joel! I so appreciate you always taking time to comment! Hopefully you’re getting along holiday weekend? Take care, brother.

[@coachgeo]

am 100% sure you know this and will build accordingly.... but others might not... 1. propane tanks ALWAYS will vent gas. 2. LP is heavier than air. 3. due to #1 & 2, the storage space must be vented to outside away from spark. Also Vent(s) placed at Lowest possible spot(s) 4. Storage area of LP tank must not share ANY air with living space. (a US camper* and home building code ) Also preferred method by Fireman who have to save your ass (per/ Overlander builder who was also a Fire Chief) helps prevents any combustion from exploding/ flaming into living space. This is why tanks are 100% of time Certified Manufactured campers* put LP tanks in an outside only accessible storage situation. Also why on Outback Utes or trailers they simply put them on outside back wall, up high (cant be rear-ended) , clamped onto a rack 5. Storage space for LP must have zero electric components or any other possible sparking such as static spark nearby. * Certification notes- Many campgrounds will NOT allow any self built campers. Their insurance simply wont cover non certified /not built to code campers.. Only allow certified manufacture built rigs. Non certified means it might not have LP tanks installed that meet 1-5 above. making their risks higher. Insurance companies dont like higher risk; particularly one's they cant plan for nor mitigate thru a certification/meets set standards system. (certification standards in US is is via RVIA. There is one small new org. that is trying to step up and certify home built campers once they prove they meet or exceed same standards of NFPA-1192 as used by RVIA. It is called NOAH)

[@TRCa51]

Yes on 1 and 2 and that why I'm building a box air tight vented to the outside at the lowest point.This is my 4th self built and have never even been questioned on a self built camper as I'm sure there is a rule as you stated. If you show up at a park looking clean and professional I have never been questioned. I have seen school busses builds turned away at about a 50% rate. The ones that got in had a roof raise and looked really nice. For the most part I camp on forrest service land or BLM but hard to do at the coast in Ca! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and bring up some very valid points!

[@shadmcdaniel4184]

Do you have that special pex ring crimping tool? I have a nice cargo trailer I want to convert I’ve been procrastinating on building out for some time. Now I want to look up about campgrounds that may deny me.

[@TRCa51]

Yes I do have the tool. I use the same type of clamps on all my motorcycle projects! I have had the self built GMC Canyon Adventure truck that I just sold and have never been turned away from any campground State of Federal park. I do know there is a rule but just give a manufactures name if required. I do see School bus build turned away about at a 50% of the time from what I have seen! My Expedition truck is also self built and never have had a problem. For the most part I camp on BLM or forrest service land. I really do not think it will be a big deal unless it looks junky. Some parks we have been to have a 10 year old rule. 10 years old or newer! Still not a problem in our experience ! Hope this helps and thank you for commenting! Cheers!