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Is Craig or Milo?
CampTeq 80 Series popup camper (1 Viewer)
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murf
Lifer
It is Milo...YJeff and his wife happened to run across and meet them in thier travels while in Canada where they were invited to stay at thier home.
Jeff are now returning the favor while they travel through.
CruiserKarma
Jeff are now returning the favor while they travel through.
CruiserKarma
Is that a JDM color ?
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Could be it has been painted and not the original color.
re_guderian
SILVER Star
Looks like a Papa a la Huancaina reversal I had in Peru a long time ago....
murf
Lifer
its been painted. can see where it was silver once upon a time
I ran into his rig at REI Tempe a few days ago too... Murf beat me to posting photos...
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Had a chance to weigh my CampTeq equipped 80 today. Loaded and ready to go anywhere, 6004 lbs.
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Latest addition... 100 watt solar film/panel
Full write up once testing and wiring of controls are finalized.
Full write up once testing and wiring of controls are finalized.
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Nothing has changed. The new panel is more durable then a frame constructed panel. I ran a framed mounted panel for several years with zero issues.
I see no need to camp in the sun. I set up at the end of the day or dark and Im gone by 7AM
(CampTeq advantage) but I do try to park facing east for the night. With the CampTeq open the panel starts making power the minute the sun comes over the mountains when it is needed most.I would not recommend my present set up for a portable set-up. The systems I set-up for Rudster, ManuelSV, and others would be must better suited for your needs.I want to make a portable solar panel for my outings. Can you provide details on the panel and the controller? Where did you get your panel and controller? Thanks for the information on the tape. I def need tape that holds up in the heat
Not at this time.
FWIW Im the only solo set up and non-roof cut set up. All other CampTeqs are used for two people ,have the roofs cut, and find it comfortable to travel the world.
lcgeek
Glad to meet you!
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Latest CampTeq addition
Custom front swaybar disconnects (new version)
Without swaybar disconnects I could lift a front wheel 26" before another wheel lifted
With front swaybar disconnected I get an increase of 4.5" or 30 1/2" inches = ~15% increase
Surprising results for just disconnecting the swaybar
To disconnect and connect the front sway can be done 1 -2 minutes.
The mod also adds a higher degree of safety by keeping the wheels planted in more extreme condition with additional traction.
Pictures are with the swaybar disconnected
Custom front swaybar disconnects (new version)
Without swaybar disconnects I could lift a front wheel 26" before another wheel lifted
With front swaybar disconnected I get an increase of 4.5" or 30 1/2" inches = ~15% increase
Surprising results for just disconnecting the swaybar
To disconnect and connect the front sway can be done 1 -2 minutes.
The mod also adds a higher degree of safety by keeping the wheels planted in more extreme condition with additional traction.
Pictures are with the swaybar disconnected
Thecriscokid
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Not bad flex for a "camper" Phil...
Here is what I've been up to
AZ was cold..
Here is what I've been up to
AZ was cold..
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Latest - Installed new solar controller, Morningstar PS-30M. The new controller gives me a read out of current battery voltage and the amount of power the solar panel is producing. I can also measure the load that is plugged into a newly installed 12volt outlet for power usage.
I also added a new comfort pillow from an excellent Swiss designed expedition company called EXPED. I needed at least a 4" tall pillow and the inflatable Exped comfort pillow was an excellent choice. The CampTeq only has limited space available inside. The pillow deflates to under 2" very easy and inflates with one strong breath. I added a custom pillow case to match.
I also added a new comfort pillow from an excellent Swiss designed expedition company called EXPED. I needed at least a 4" tall pillow and the inflatable Exped comfort pillow was an excellent choice. The CampTeq only has limited space available inside. The pillow deflates to under 2" very easy and inflates with one strong breath. I added a custom pillow case to match.
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I recently removed everything out of my 80.
As pictured with CampTeq installed, full tank of fuel, and with no people.
Weight - #5560
Weight when loaded is TBA
As pictured with CampTeq installed, full tank of fuel, and with no people.
Weight - #5560
Weight when loaded is TBA
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My Solar set up:
Solar Panel - Grape Solar 100w thin (.12") 20"x40" Panel attached to top with 3M .045 double sided tape
Charge Controller - Mornigstar ProStar 30m Displays Battery voltage, Solar output, Load amps
12V outlet for Convenience and wired to controller to read power consumed from outlet.
Battery - Optima Blue top separated from starting battery when vehicle is off. Battery located at rear of vehicle and will charge from vehicle when running.
Normal Load - Waeco CF-50 fridge, Net book power supply and GPS dongle
Recent test results
Vehicle off and batteries separate Saturday @ ~6:30 PM
Beginning battery voltage 12.6v
Vehicle pointing Northeast panel at ~30°
Weather, Light rain, low overnight temp 45°
Fridge temp I keep it at 32° during the day and bump it to 38° at nite
7:15 AM Battery voltage 12.4v
7:20 AM Sun pops over the mountain voltage 12.5v Solar amps 2.9
8:00 AM Time to leave battery voltage 13.6v Solar amps 3.6
Overview
The Panels thin profile has been a big plus with the type of travel I do and has proved to be very durable. Over the last several months I have stood on the panel and been in contact wirth many branches and tree limbs with no signs of any damage.
Solar Panel - Grape Solar 100w thin (.12") 20"x40" Panel attached to top with 3M .045 double sided tape
Charge Controller - Mornigstar ProStar 30m Displays Battery voltage, Solar output, Load amps
12V outlet for Convenience and wired to controller to read power consumed from outlet.
Battery - Optima Blue top separated from starting battery when vehicle is off. Battery located at rear of vehicle and will charge from vehicle when running.
Normal Load - Waeco CF-50 fridge, Net book power supply and GPS dongle
Recent test results
Vehicle off and batteries separate Saturday @ ~6:30 PM
Beginning battery voltage 12.6v
Vehicle pointing Northeast panel at ~30°
Weather, Light rain, low overnight temp 45°
Fridge temp I keep it at 32° during the day and bump it to 38° at nite
7:15 AM Battery voltage 12.4v
7:20 AM Sun pops over the mountain voltage 12.5v Solar amps 2.9
8:00 AM Time to leave battery voltage 13.6v Solar amps 3.6
Overview
The Panels thin profile has been a big plus with the type of travel I do and has proved to be very durable. Over the last several months I have stood on the panel and been in contact wirth many branches and tree limbs with no signs of any damage.
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My 1 year CampTeq anniversary!
How CampTeq has changed my life
In the last year -
Lost 40lbs of body weight
Spent 50+ nights in my CampTeq
Many more travel miles over previous years
Gained 100+ hours of time in setting up/down camp
It not uncommon for me to drive until I drop (the CampTeq way) set up camp in 1 minute and gone in the AM just after sunrise in 2 minutes.
Additions -
Heated the mattress Sleeping at 15° has never been so sweet
100 watts of solar on top
LED Interiour light
Additional snaps so I can roll the screen out of the way when not needed
Yesterday I was talking with Eric the owner builder of CampTeq and he asked what I would change.
The only thing I would and will change is a rain awning over my rear window (one off option). With Arizona summer monsoon storms I need ventilation and without an awning I cannot open my rear window in the rain.
Picture - Installation day
How CampTeq has changed my life
In the last year -
Lost 40lbs of body weight
Spent 50+ nights in my CampTeq
Many more travel miles over previous years
Gained 100+ hours of time in setting up/down camp
It not uncommon for me to drive until I drop (the CampTeq way) set up camp in 1 minute and gone in the AM just after sunrise in 2 minutes.
Additions -
Heated the mattress Sleeping at 15° has never been so sweet
100 watts of solar on top
LED Interiour light
Additional snaps so I can roll the screen out of the way when not needed
Yesterday I was talking with Eric the owner builder of CampTeq and he asked what I would change.
The only thing I would and will change is a rain awning over my rear window (one off option). With Arizona summer monsoon storms I need ventilation and without an awning I cannot open my rear window in the rain.
Picture - Installation day
Saddletramp
GOLD Star
Looking good Phil. I may need to check in to the Campteq diet plan, I could still stand to lose another 40 pounds. Camping out for 50 nights is a ton of evaluation time and with all that you would only change one thing, speaks volumes about the quality and usability. Keep posting more pictures of your adventures.
