The Official Unofficial Super Pacific X1 Camper Thread

Fair enough, but I still don’t care for the hyperlink to another company on this thread….. to each their own agreed. 12k is steep, I missed that hike. 10k is steep as well. Had I not got in when I did i probably would have stuck around for my GFC …. Which I would probably be picking up mid July.

 

What fasteners did you order, if you don’t mind my asking?

 

Night 30

 

Dang it I’m behind lol.
Need to start sleeping in my driveway

 

Haven't kept track of the number of nights but I've been doing pretty well. Finally got the GTFO light kit installed. No bugs and a nice campfire ambiance when set on orange.



Seemed like a good weekend to pull out the hammock

 

I plan early, im not supposed to be able to pick mine up till December, im guessing later. But, ill be driving from Akron ohio to Portland for this. Im going to take 2 days to get there. Once installed, im going to take maybe 2 weeks to come home, northern route. Camping and adventuring along the way. What im thinking about it heat. I have a propane buddy heater, but would like to avoid the moisture. There needs to be a decent all inclusive diesel heater. Doesnt exist, but that would be nice. What are the current owners doing for heat?

 

Feel free to bring a second one back for my Dad and drop it off at the intersection of 271 & 71

I'd recommend an electric blanket and a large Goal Zero/Jackery or something you can recharge while driving.

As for an all-inclusive Diesel (kerosene will work):

RANSOTO 12V 5KW Remote Control Diesel Air Heater Parking Heater Silencer with LCD Thermostat Monitor Compatible with Cars, RVs, Vans, Bus,Trailer and Trucks etc.

https://www.amazon.com/RANSOTO-Control-Silencer-Thermostat-Compatible/dp/B08TM54DFS/

 

Electric blanket is a good idea. Doesn't help the dog though sleeping down below. I'm expecting cold ass weather.

 

I took a heated blanket on a trip where it dropped below 0 and the plug froze and the blanket wouldn’t power on. Have a back up plan for sure if you go that route.

 

Chinese Diesel Heater for sure. The Lavaner Pro 2KW gets lots of very good reviews. Most important part is setting it up correctly. There are a lot of YouTube videos on how to set these up correctly. John Mck has great videos on CDHs. No moisture and very little CO.

 

How is everyone thinking of venting the diesel heater?

 

People usually will route through one of the cubby holes on the rear of the bed near the tailgate.
Few will drill out a hole through the bed to route exhaust there.

 

FYI - for all y'all with an Exped (SP owners)... Since you have to deflate to close your camper, you may find this useful:
https://www.expedusa.com/products/widget

 

I picked up one of these basically the same thing slightly cheaper.

FLEXTAILGEAR MAX Pump 2020 Portable Air Pump with 3600mAH Battery USB Rechargeable Air Pump-Quick Inflate Deflate for Air Mattress, Pool Toys, Floats, Swimming Ring, Air Bed, Vacuum Storage Bags

$19 FLEXTAILGEAR MAX Pump 2020 Portable Air Pump with 3600mAH Battery USB Rechargeable Air Pump-Quick Inflate Deflate for Sleeping Pads, Air Mattress, Pool Toys, Floats, Swimming Ring, Air Bed (Orange)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088NMQJSN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WK605MAW1HTYDAVBM3VA?_encoding=UTF8

 

I’ve been using this. Been great so far

Electric Air Pump, Dr.meter...

$30 Dr.meter Air Mattress Pump: Rechargeable 6000mAh Portable Battery Air Pump, Quick-Fill Electric Air Inflator Deflator for Outdoor Camping Inflatable Bed Pool Boat Float Raft Swimming Rings Vacuum Bag

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083ZT8R4C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

Second this one. It holds a charge longer and moves air better than the smaller pumps.

Candidly, I rarely use it to deflate, as I've found just folding the exped in half or thirds and kneeling on/pushing the air out works just fine and takes about as much time.

 

I'm looking to build a portable heating unit that can sit inside or out, and will use one of the cubbies for exhaust if I keep it inside. I'm still in the design phase...

 

Don't bother "designing" your own from scratch. Many have done this already...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7aBA8YxYlQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vquMtNRaG3A

The big issue you need to figure out is how to power it with enough battery capacity for the pump & heating element (glow plug?) cycling on and off.

 

Thanks Jason!! I probably should have been clearer, design phase in my camper build out. But need the camper first.... LOL First World Problem I have here... I appreciate you sending these. More fun stuff to look at. Be well.

 

You can also see how @socalexpeditions installed one into his Vagabond Drifter on a 3rd gen long bed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xih9mFynig