In search of the "perfect" camper frame

[IdaSHO]

Still trying to get around to starting this project.

Last minute, we decided to hit the slopes this weekend. So Sat we headed up, spent the night, skied all sunday, and headed back sunday evening... or tried...

When up there I was having trouble with our cool little Carlson sealed burn furnace. Not putting out much heat, and sooting, BAD. The range worked fine, so I figured the regulator and tank were okay.

notice the soot above the vent... And yes, this is where I park every year. Just 50 yard or so from the main lift



On the way home we got stuck in a major snow storm. We had to pull off for the night, as it was basically blizzard conditions. High winds, and near zero visibility.

This is what we woke up to, after a long COLD night in a camper without a working furnace. Still, with sub freezing temps and my wife, myself, and our 65lb dogfood powered heater, we were able to maintain 45+ degrees in the camper.



When we got home I tore the furnace apart to inspect it.

Before cleaning.... running WAY rich. Obviously not enough O2 in the mix.



And after cleaning. It looked like a spider or something had made its way in to the main mixing chamber and plugged things up.

but this is MUCH better. Heat without the smoke



Now I just need to devise a way to keep the critters out of there!

[henryzimmer]

Oh dear oh dear oh dear.
Your reactions to certain posts indicate that despite the title of the thread, what you’re actually asking is “is there someone out there who will validate my structure choice?”
It certainly won’t be me; your construction choice is based on false assumptions on maintenance and repairability; you have personal reasons too, but I won’t go into the questions on attitude. The method you describe is perfect for restoring an antique gypsy caravan, or a wartime railway carriage, but not for a camper that you’re going to really use.

I just want to say... that I see you as my Father figure from now on!! You can call me Billy!
I will always look upon you with elation! Thanks for taking your time! Because of you, I will have saved 6months to 1,5 years worktime and future hassle, and lots of lifetime,cash!
Thanks again, congrats on fathers day...DAAD!

[kingg5]

Thanks for the post skipperted

Unfortunately under floor heating is not an option. One objective for this camper is simplicity to increase reliability, and limiting the number of systems on-board is my way of doing it.

Thanks for the suggestion though. It is a good one, and one I had actually considered early on. Although, I HAVE considered one of these to run off shore power when parked...




I doubt Ill go that route though. A pad like that under a wood floor just doesnt seem like a good idea
Plus, they are designed to heat soak a ceramic or concrete floor to hold heat.

Do you have any photos of your rig? Id love to see another steel/wood camper!

I work for www.nuheat.com

check out our systems, they can be run at a reduced temp to not cause damage to wood floors. send me a pm if you have any questions!!

many rv manufacturers have used our products in their rvs over the years!!

STeve

[bigun]

I work for www.nuheat.com

check out our systems, they can be run at a reduced temp to not cause damage to wood floors. send me a pm if you have any questions!!

many rv manufacturers have used our products in their rvs over the years!!

STeve

Interesting, I am hoping to redo the floors in my class c this year heated floors would be great in the winter! You can heat the air, but the floors are always cold