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    In his experience the hammer head is better

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    Been a while since an update. Things have been progressing slowly as funds have dried up due to needing a mechanical fuel pump for my truck.

    I installed the water inlet, half the insulation, and the shore power plug. I also purchased a 20 gallon fresh water tank, propane cooktop/stove, and and electrical distribution box. I was initially going to buy a distribution box/inverter/battery charger. However this isn't emp proof so I went with a 12v and 110 fuse panel.

    The plugs are all 110, the lights are all led and are 12v. There will also be a triple 12v plug. I wanted separate systems because post SHTF we can pull a inverter from a faraday cage and we will be forced to be liberal with our solar/batteries. The solar panels will have a dedicated charger for the batteries and will be a 200 watt system.

    The water inlet is both a gravity fill and a pressurized system. Post SHTF I can fill by hand but if our electric pump is running at the Bol I can hook right into it. Toilet will be a small 5gallon porta potty enclosed. The only water use will be the sink so I plan to get a foot pump for the sink. Showers will be of the outdoor type and probably not too warm . However I'm toying with the idea of a black roof mounted gravity hot water setup...which will only work in the summer.

    I'll upload pics later.
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    I do a little tinkering myself,and thinking about your summer-only shower, I think something like this could extend your season...
    http://www.campingshowerworld.com/th...hard-case.html
    You might want to consider using a 12Volt pump in place of the 6V it comes with,since you are already considering solar.
    Hot showers and flush toilets ( or Portable toilets ) seem to go a LONG way towards making "happy" campers

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    Do you have a robot?
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    How is the trailer working out?

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    plenty of extra room "down his pants"
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    Err, if we dont get some picture updates here soon, theres gonna be hell to pay!
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    stark assed naked and butt to nut with no issues
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    Yea. . . its kind of like going to a rub & tug massage parlor and only getting the rub.
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