The TARDIS - A Four Wheel Camper Build

[Overland Hadley]

Hey Overland, I stole this idea from you! Thanks! I think Im going to add a switch to it just in case I get a light constant drain. Have you thought about that? We'll of course you have, but what are you planning on doing? Thanks!

Yes, I am very concerned about ghost battery drain, as I will only have the trucks single deep cycle battery powering the camper. The last thing I want is to come back from a multi day hike to find a dead battery! So for me one of these was a must,

Battery Switch, Link

[Overland Hadley]

How much light around the camper do I ''need''?

www.rigidindustries.com/

Decided that 2600 lumens should be enough.

Went with a pair of diffused Duallys for the rear flood lights.

First thing I had to do was take the lights apart and cut the nice wiring the lights come with in order to wire them into the factory rear flood light wiring. Glad I took them apart as I am impressed with the construction of these lights, well worth the cost.

Bought the pair on ebay for $175 shipped.

Now I just need some time to work on mounting them.

[dags]

Decided that 2600 lumens should be enough.

Went with a pair of diffused Duallys for the rear flood lights.

First thing I had to do was take the lights apart and cut the nice wiring the lights come with in order to wire them into the factory rear flood light wiring. Glad I took them apart as I am impressed with the construction of these lights, well worth the cost.

Bought the pair on ebay for $175 shipped.

Now I just need some time to work on mounting them.

Got any ideas for lights on the side that would provide similar lighting to the light on the back of the camper?

[Overland Hadley]

Got any ideas for lights on the side that would provide similar lighting to the light on the back of the camper?

Are you referring to the small light by the door? If so, below are the lights that I am using for that application and I also have one on the passenger side wall.

Thanks to westyss for posting information about his outside light.

The Smart Light with Star Monitor

I also installed this outside light, these are great, has a motion detector and came with LED, very bright and works great, recommended! It can be used normally on or set up for motion detection, and will blink red if battery levels go too low.

Light update; this light is a great addition to my camper, I like the fact that its LED, and a nice bright LED, the motion detection is great, we sit at the fire and its nice and dark, when we need to go inside to make another cold beverage, get up and the light turns on to pave the way. It doesnt go off with the dog roaming around. Two thumbs up for this unit.

Best place to buy looks to be on ebay.

[craig333]

Maybe he was thinking of something more like this.

[Overland Hadley]

Maybe he was thinking of something more like this.

I have thought about side lights near the cabover, but I have the GoLight for forward facing side illumination, and I do not think I would use additional lights much. But I might change my mind.

If I do put bright side lights on, I would mount them under the cabover, like on NorthernExplorers Finch.

But, if I do side lights most likely they would be dim LEDs under the cabover.

[SLO_F-250]

Yes, I am very concerned about ghost battery drain, as I will only have the trucks single deep cycle battery powering the camper. The last thing I want is to come back from a multi day hike to find a dead battery! So for me one of these was a must,

Battery Switch, Link

Great thanks! So you will turn the whole system off when you are away for long periods of time? You got my brain juices on full modification mode! No good for the pocket book! Cheap Solar Panel & Isolator is next on the list!

[pods8]

Cheap Solar Panel & Isolator is next on the list!

The cheap smaller solar panels of the fall/spring aren't around anymore. Smallest sized ones at the low $/watt are in the 120-140watt panel range for the moment.

[craig333]

My side lights are primarily used when driving. The porch lights are fine for camping.

[Overland Hadley]

Great thanks! So you will turn the whole system off when you are away for long periods of time? You got my brain juices on full modification mode! No good for the pocket book!

Yes, the idea will be to separate, and shut down, the camper from the truck battery while away from the rig for an extended time. However, knowing how anal I am, and knowing how I switch the battery when away from the boat for even an hour, I will probably turn the switch whenever I am out for more than an hour or two.

Sorry for giving you further reason to drain the money account.