The Big Lorry to Camper Conversion

[Gromett]

Also. What do you mean "balanced flue"..... It's my lack of knowledge in these areas that scares me ?

A balanced flue takes in the combustion air from outside the vehicle and exhaust outside the vehicle.
An unbalanced flue (if that is the term) takes it combustion gas from inside the vehicle burns it and send the exhaust outside.

This may not sound an important difference. But if your flue gets partially clogged combustion gases can end up inside the vehicle. If there is a back fire which does happen in LPG appliances then it can shoot flames and combustion gases inside the vehicle.

 

[gus-lopez]

What do you mean "balanced flue"..... It's

It means that it draws its air for combustion from the outside as well as venting the exhaust. Think of a double walled tube. .air is drawn in to the combustion chamber through the outer pipe say & exhausted through the inner pipe

 

[MANGOFORTH]

Ooohhhhh. Balanced flue = Room sealed? I posted the wrong one

Forcali,Bosch Boilers - Forcali 12 L Room Sealed LPG Water Heater With Flue - The Caravan Shop

caravan accessories uk,caravan accessoryshop shurflo pumps

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Got a new phone and lost all my bookmarks which is so annoying as its 6months of googling bits out the window.

 

[Gromett]

Ooohhhhh. Balanced flue = Room sealed? I posted the wrong one

Forcali,Bosch Boilers - Forcali 12 L Room Sealed LPG Water Heater With Flue - The Caravan Shop

caravan accessories uk,caravan accessoryshop shurflo pumps

www.thecaravanshop.co.uk

Got a new phone and lost all my bookmarks which is so annoying as its 6months of googling bits out the window.

Mains powered as well but yes balanced flue you can see in the picture it is.

 

[MANGOFORTH]

When I was looking into this I remember reading about the importance of room sealed. I never heard it mentioned as a balanced flue.

Im with you ?.


Also I've got a massive multiplus to play with, I have no fear of mains power muhahah ?

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[TheBig1]

That's the one. Did he ever get it from the converters I wonder?

not that I can tell sadly

 

[Gromett]

When I was looking into this I remember reading about the importance of room sealed. I never heard it mentioned as a balanced flue.

Im with you ?.


Also I've got a massive multiplus to play with, I have no fear of mains power muhahah ?

Yup, until the middle of winter when you have no reliable solar for days/weeks at a time

 

[MANGOFORTH]

Yup, until the middle of winter when you have no reliable solar for days/weeks at a time

Alright Mr years of knowledge and experience.....?

Im getting that remote genny!!

 

[Gromett]

Im getting that remote genny!!

 

[jongood]

A 1947 Flxible Clipper http://47clipper.blogspot.com/

Wow! I can't decide whether this is a story about madness or tenacity.

I think its great that people do these things but he's let this take over his life yet he's never driven it or anything like it, has he even seen it?

The spice company is going and seems to back up the rest of it so I guess one of us could enquire? I'm scared that if I do I don't want to end up owning it

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[MANGOFORTH]

Why does that laughter seem so ominous..., ??

 

[MANGOFORTH]

Brought a few more goodies. Going to install this lot and the tanks at the weekend..... It's her birthday Saturday, what a treat she's in for.

Does anyone know why the accumulator tank is a danger to my testicles?

 

[Phill D]

whats the presurised end got in it.... some sort nasty of GAS!!!

 

[Driventemple]

whats the presurised end got in it.... some sort nasty of GAS!!!

It's air! You just pressurise it with tyre pump

 

[Phill D]

It's air! You just pressurise it with tyre pump

i did know that i should have put one of these... as it was a failed attempt by me at being funny..

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[Driventemple]

i did know that i should have put one of these... as it was a failed attempt by me at being funny..

I'm the one who should apologise - been doing some serious work all afternoon and just took the comment at face value - Doh!

 

[Phill D]

Driventemple no issues we are both in need of some sustenance..

 

[Wissel]

Just caught up with this thread.

I looked at the room sealed instant water heaters mentioned and spoke to the manufacturers. All told me they are not suitable for a vehicle that moves.

Of course up to you what you fit, just pointing out what I was told. I fitted the iMass - be good to be able to use it in a few weeks

 

[jockaneezer]

The cancer risk will be because they are for sale in California, everything is a risk in their eyes.

 

[MANGOFORTH]

Bit of an update, we've made the raised floor structure. Each cubby hole has its own purpose.

We've also brought some cheap lino to go underneath it. It will not be visible but does the job we need it to. The two 125litre water tanks that will be linked together, slot in at the front.

But I spoke to the company and had them made specially to fit in..... They are completely wrong. They have a channel at the bottom and the outlets are in the wrong place ? They were supposed to be aligned... But as you can see, very much on the wonk. Not happy

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[bigguspeckus]

Love the windows, you’re certainly cracking on! Our SIL bought a VW Transporter van earlier in the year and made a very good job of converting it. We have already had a couple of trips away with them, together with his parents. Good fun.
Interested to know what materials you will be using for the walls.
Bet you can’t wait till it’s finished - how long do you think it is likely to take?

BeJASUS, SIX of ya Inna VDubya Transporter,,, COSY! ?

 

[tacr2man]

Floor joists a bit heavy duty ? Can you not make good use of a say 100MM hole saw ? just thinking add lightness

 

[Mhambi]

I was looking at this product but its too small for my needs, If anyone is interested in it for £500 drop me a pm. They are £1600.
Central heating Compact 3020 HE

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[Mhambi]

Hi Mangoforth, Have you looked at the Truma range? Im looking at the Truma Aquaflo but don't seem to be able to source one in the UK.

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[tacr2man]

Hi Mangoforth, Have you looked at the Truma range? Im looking at the Truma Aquaflo but don't seem to be able to source one in the UK.

Truma AquaGo comfort - Truma

Experience instant, constant, endless hot water in your motorhome or travel trailer with the Truma AquaGo comfort instant water heater.

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You could probably source one thru RV repair shops in UK , as they are importing US components all the time , you might need a sit down when you get price . . Have you looked at Imass .

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[Mhambi]

You could probably source one thru RV repair shops in UK , as they are importing US components all the time , you might need a sit down when you get price . . Have you looked at Imass .

Ive looked at the Imass and will probably end up buying one if I cant get the Aquago, I like the Truma product as its got a good support base and its a tried and tested product. Ive never heard of Imass, Although it is German so should be pretty reliable.

 

[MANGOFORTH]

Floor joists a bit heavy duty ? Can you not make good use of a say 100MM hole saw ? just thinking add lightness

I need heavy duty. I'm 21 stone and this will be walked on all the time. Im getting it weighed next week so l make adjustments of needed.

 

[Mhambi]

Ive looked at the Imass and will probably end up buying one if I cant get the Aquago, I like the Truma product as its got a good support base and its a tried and tested product. Ive never heard of Imass, Although it is German so should be pretty reliable.

Answer from Truma, Looks like ill have to go Imass.
They are only available in the US as they amount of gas pressure they use is many times more than we are allowed to use here in the UK.

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[tacr2man]

Ive looked at the Imass and will probably end up buying one if I cant get the Aquago, I like the Truma product as its got a good support base and its a tried and tested product. Ive never heard of Imass, Although it is German so should be pretty reliable.

Your the one driving a Unimog

 

[bigguspeckus]

Just found this thread. What a great plan. I am amazed. Wish I had your talents. I am so looking forward to seeing the finished product.

It is so horrible having to rely on other people to do jobs for you as you just don't know what they have done to your pride and joy. I stupidly left my van with a local company to put solar and inverters in. They also store my vehicle. I feel let down.
Look at this picture for example. This is how my rooftop looks like after solar panels fitted. I don't know if there are holes drilled under this mess. Or whether the mess is just to hold down the cables.
The boss is back today and I just don't know how to approach him, or even what to say to him. Headlight broke whilst there as well.
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If I had skills I wouldn't trust my pride and joy to these cowboys.

I'll tell you what to say to the boss Lesleyjean: tell Im that mess on your roof is totally unacceptable and you're not paying good money for crap work!
Hopefully you haven't parted with any money?

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