Bypass Drain

The last post documented the original toilet in the old SportCam project. That post also described extra gate valves under the kitchen sink. Those valves allowed the sink drain to bypass the holding tank when desired. Instead of storing dirty water onboard, the drain path could be diverted directly outside so dish water could be collected in a bucket. That gray water could then be used to fill the toilet reservoir, instead of flushing with the limited drinking water. That was the concept.

This post documents that creative plumbing in more detail, including some pix.

Recycling Toilet

The toilet in the old SportCam was novel. And green! It could actually reuse waste water. Seriously?

Furrion Fiasco

It's certainly been an interesting summer. After dealing with house business in MA my attention turned to doubling down on the old SportCam project. Plus a return to one of my favorite stomping grounds, the White Mountain National Forest. Camping an hour from Conway, NH afforded a great selection of stores for materials and supplies to facilitate the project. Including a Camping World, which just happened to be running a big sale on air conditioners.

Since the stock roof AC was scrapped, I heard opportunity knocking.

She's Forty

We interrupt the irregular schedule of updates on the old SportCam project to mark another ceremonious occasion. Since hitting the road in 2011 this Recreation Engineer feels fortunate. I enjoy a remarkable lifestyle in part thanks to my trusty sidestand steed, Half Pint. Despite an overlong hibernation in storage for several years, she's back.

"Let the good times roll."
--The Cars

Yep. Half Pint just rolled 40,000 miles. For a typical car or truck that's nothing these days. Barely broke on. However, for a

Roof Leaks

Progress on the old SportCam project continued with leak fixing. The loft had two vents. A big hatch that flipped open as an escape hatch. And a fan to circulate fresh air.

Both leaked.