THE LIGHTEST COMBINATION SPYDER HAULER CAMPER ON THE PLANET

[Mama Phoenix]

Wow!

I have a Chevy Suburban 1/2 ton! Oh, wait... That isn't what I was going to write about. Ahem-- MIKE! Will this project be finished by the time I'm there in the Spring? Hmmmmmmmm?
ray:ray:ray:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

IN THE SPRING

I have a Chevy Suburban 1/2 ton! Oh, wait... That isn't what I was going to write about. Ahem-- MIKE! Will this project be finished by the time I'm there in the Spring? Hmmmmmmmm?
ray:ray:ray:

Anita, it had better be ...................or me & dee are going to look realllllllllllllllllllllly strange dragging a bunch of PARTS down the highway to SPYDERFEST 2013 :yikes: :gaah: :yikes: :gaah: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :agree:.........Mike

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

VORTEC V-8

Correction on Chevy 1/2 ton It is a Vortec 5300 V-8...D& M hyea: :thumbup:

Then it sounds like it's similar to Bob's they are all GM products.......:shemademe_smilie:.....Mike

 

[Mama Phoenix]

LOL!

Anita, it had better be ...................or me & dee are going to look realllllllllllllllllllllly strange dragging a bunch of PARTS down the highway to SPYDERFEST 2013 :yikes: :gaah: :yikes: :gaah: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :agree:.........Mike

Hahahaha! :roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

Then it sounds like it's similar to Bob's they are all GM products.......:shemademe_smilie:.....Mike

Is hers the gas engine, or is it the E-85 one?
Mine has the E85 powerplant...
The two engines were the same cost upgrade, but you got some other cool things with the E85 engine to complete the package:
Stainless steel fuel tank
Stainless steel fuel lines
Upgraded computer that could figure out how much corn was in the tank and make the adjustments...

I figured that just for rust protection; alone it was worthwhile... :thumbup:

 

[Dragonrider]

I like my Eco-Ford better than my old diesel Ram for trailer pulling. It came with the anti-sway package, which makes pulling in windy conditions a non-issue.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

UPDATE----THANKS , RANDY

Thanks Randy, I checked out Home Depot site and found a combo frig/freezer that only weighs 71 lbs. and considering the size 4 1/2 cu.ft. I was impressed........you ROCK.....Spyderfest here we come :yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:...Mike

 

[arntufun]

Thanks Randy, I checked out Home Depot site and found a combo frig/freezer that only weighs 71 lbs. and considering the size 4 1/2 cu.ft. I was impressed........you ROCK.....Spyderfest here we come :yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:...Mike

No problem Mike, anything you need for your homeade trailer I should be able to help or point you in the right direction. Make sure you keep track of your amps for these appliances your installing and remember to factor a coffee pot into the total. Camping without morning coffee sucks !!!!!!!

I have mine wired with a RV 30 amp plug but I have adapters for 220 volt/50 amps and also household 120volt plug. I'm able to run everything without a problem this way (coffe pot, TV, fridge, fan (or electric heater), overhead lights, HW heater and still have enough to charge my electronics. The only time I see the lights dim slightly is when my heater kicks on. I have my HW tank, fridge, lights and wall outlets all on seperate breakers so I have the option of killing seperate things if my amp draw becomes to much.


I put a 12 gallon HW tank in mine because I didn't want to run out of HW doing dishes and I drilled a hole in the floor and ran a washer hose out the bottom of the trailer from the built in boiler drain to empty it before leaving the campground to reduce trailer weight. I just drain it on the ground.


You should try to bid on this HW tank on ebay. I know its only 6 gallons, but space will be limited so your probably better off with this type. These are about 130.00 at home depot so if you can get it cheaper on ebay, go for it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kenmore-6-g...rts_Accessories&hash=item337e4f6913&vxp=mtrYo:thumbup: You will be able to intall it under your sink. Even though I installed my water pipes with Copper, I recommend you install them with pex tubing and always have a pitch down to drain the system. Put boiler drains at the lowest point on the incoming line under the trailer because you will need to drain the system during winter months. Very Very important not to have water laying in your pipes !!!!!


You will need to know a little bit about everything (engineering, design, carpentry, plumbing and electric) to pull off a homeade trailer build, but I have faith in you. :thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

JUST SAVED ANOTHER 35 LBS. YEA....!!!!!

While looking at numerous types of Hot Water heaters for the kitchen sink ( no showering ). I found an instant-on point of use hot water heater that is about 1/2 the size of a 2 slice toaster, doesn't have to drained, and ...wait for it ............. wait for it.......................................only weighs ........................4 lbs.......that's right 4 lbs.....so that saves about 35 lbs...............this thing is getting so " light " it might be able to " FLY "..:yikes: :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:.....Mike

 

[MikeinGA]

First rule : Weight = less speed ,( drag racing days haha),.. But also less GAS mileage.....and We plan to tow with a Chevy 1/2 ton w/a V-6 and that will have a Spyder in the BED also.......So LIGHTER IS BETTER :agree: :2excited: ray: :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: M & D :thumbup:hyea:

I always $$$$$ = speed :thumbup:

Mike

 

[arntufun]

While looking at numerous types of Hot Water heaters for the kitchen sink ( no showering ). I found an instant-on point of use hot water heater that is about 1/2 the size of a 2 slice toaster, doesn't have to drained, and ...wait for it ............. wait for it.......................................only weighs ........................4 lbs.......that's right 4 lbs.....so that saves about 35 lbs...............this thing is getting so " light " it might be able to " FLY "..:yikes: :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:.....Mike

If your talking about something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tankless-Ho...-On-Demand-Hot-Water-FREE-FEDEX-/150946795898 I think your making a huge mistake.

Small tankless HW heaters use a ton of amps to heat the water very very quickly. This particular unit alone uses 40 amps, so you will be screwed at a campground. I hope you took that consideration, and like I said before........ you want all your power for the whole trailer to be below 30 amps for best results. I just don't want you kicking yourself in the rear if you didn't know. :thumbup:

IMO, You would be better off going with a storage tank system like the link I gave on you on page 2 because it uses alot less amps to heat the water. I think mine only draws 12 amps, and that a huge difference from the tankless systems.

 

[NancysToy]

While looking at numerous types of Hot Water heaters for the kitchen sink ( no showering ). I found an instant-on point of use hot water heater that is about 1/2 the size of a 2 slice toaster, doesn't have to drained, and ...wait for it ............. wait for it.......................................only weighs ........................4 lbs.......that's right 4 lbs.....so that saves about 35 lbs...............this thing is getting so " light " it might be able to " FLY "..:yikes: :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:.....Mike

Electric or propane? How many amps?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

MONEY

I always $$$$$ = speed :thumbup:

Mike

Mike, I won't ....:yikes:...:2excited:....:agree:....:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: Mike :thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

A CHOICE ???????

Electric or propane? How many amps?

Good question Scotty, I didn't think Propane !!!!....Now that is in the mix :gaah:.....Glad Spyderfest is 4 + months away..And Randy and Scotty....the unit I looked at had a 27 AMP draw and yes Randy I remember you told me about 30 amps at the campgrounds........So 27 would be cutting it close.....But it only potentially draws 27 amps when it is being USED....if I shut the circuit breakers to everything else while I fill the two sinks with HOT WATER that's all I will need it for,.....10 minutes at a time. Randy I looked at the one on E-bay and that might work also because it would appear to be adjustable.....( it has 4 heat settings )........They don't give enough info in the ad ...so I will have to contact the Manufacturer directly.....and I will also look into PROPANE even tho it is a bit heavier and you do need to vent it etc....THANKS GUYS for helping out on this in a sensible way instead of steering me to a $150,000 dollar whatchamacallit.......:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:....I might spend that kind of MONEY on something BUT not that :cus::roflblack:

 

[NancysToy]

We heat our hot water on the camp stove...much simpler.

 

[Bob Denman]

But where's the fun in all of that? :dontknow:
This kind of problem solving exercise is pretty darn neat! I've learned way more than I'd ever be able to use... :thumbup:

 

[Deanna777]

luLightest Spyder Hauler Camper on the Planet

Good question Scotty, I didn't think Propane !!!!....Now that is in the mix :gaah:.....Glad Spyderfest is 4 + months away..And Randy and Scotty....the unit I looked at had a 27 AMP draw and yes Randy I remember you told me about 30 amps at the campgrounds........So 27 would be cutting it close.....But it only potentially draws 27 amps when it is being USED....if I shut the circuit breakers to everything else while I fill the two sinks with HOT WATER that's all I will need it for,.....10 minutes at a time. Randy I looked at the one on E-bay and that might work also because it would appear to be adjustable.....( it has 4 heat settings )........They don't give enough info in the ad ...so I will have to contact the Manufacturer directly.....and I will also look into PROPANE even tho it is a bit heavier and you do need to vent it etc....THANKS GUYS for helping out on this in a sensible way instead of steering me to a $150,000 dollar whatchamacallit.......:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:....I might spend that kind of MONEY on something BUT not that :cus::roflblack:

This is BlueKnights911 girlfriend Deanna777 This will be the lightest Spyder Hauler Camper in the Univerist...... Deanna777 hyea:hyea:hyea::2excited::2excited::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

 

[Bob Denman]

Hi Deanna,
Buy Mike a welder; Please??? :shocked: :roflblack:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Welder X-Mas

Hi Deanna,
Buy Mike a welder; Please??? :shocked: :roflblack:

HI Bob, I will buy a welder, plasma cutter, 20 ton press, hydraulic pipe/ tube bender," and a partridridge in a pear tree."...:yikes: :yikes: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: Max told me to do this.... Deanna777hyea: hyea: hyea: hyea:

 

[Bob Denman]

Now THAT sounds like a Chritmas song...