This outdoor water heater appears among my water-system purchases. My early interior plan put the shower drain and tank openings ahead of enclosing the floor and walls, making plumbing layout part of the build from the beginning.
I bought CAMPLUX AY132 Outdoor Water Heater as part of my camper van equipment.
This outdoor water heater appears among my water-system purchases. My early interior plan put the shower drain and tank openings ahead of enclosing the floor and walls, making plumbing layout part of the build from the beginning.
Where it fits my build
My Day 87 plan put the body openings ahead of the aluminum framing, flooring and wall panels. I specifically included the shower drain and the openings for three water tanks in that order of work.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware to leave mounting points for the extrusion framing, and removed door trim for the later insulation and paneling. SketchUp helped me plan how those separate jobs would fit together.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
My build notes
The useful part of this diary entry is the sequence. I wanted to finish the drilling while the interior metal was bare, so later work would not mean opening finished surfaces again.
The photographs show my preceding floor-preparation session. Sweeping, washing and removing residue created the starting point for the interior work I described next.
I planned the openings and mounting access before enclosing the interior.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
The Eccotemp L5 and GASLAND BE158S are other portable outdoor propane water-heater formats. Handle placement, connection layout and the space needed to carry the unit are useful physical differences.
Eccotemp L5 Outdoor Water Heater
The Eccotemp L5 is a portable propane water heater intended for outdoor use. Its compact body combines the burner assembly, controls and water connections.
The GASLAND BE158S is a portable outdoor propane water heater. Its front controls and carrying handle provide a different physical layout from the CAMPLUX unit.
