Re: [APML] Comments on vans for dark-sky trips

["bert katzung" <katzung1@home.com>]

George:
I love the cut-off roof idea! (LOL) How about a roll-off roof: put some
outriggers to support it and it should work just like a fixed observatory!
That propane/electric fridge sounds interesting; hadn't heard of a
convertible like that. I'll look for that.

Speaking of electric: has anyone tried that electric toilet (Incinolet,
www.incinolet.com)? Expensive.... Does it work as well as they claim?

The racks on the side are definitely something I'll be measuring for. First
a couple of trips to get some idea of what I need; then some construction.
Thanks for the ideas...
Bert

Bert Katzung
katzung1@home.com
www.astronomy-images.com


----- Original Message -----
From: "George Anderson" <georgea@CAM.ORG>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Monday, 03 September, 2001 8:03 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] Comments on vans for dark-sky trips


> Make sure you cut the roof off and make it RO/RO with four hydraulic
> outriggers for stabilization. :^)
>
> Design and install racks on one side for the transit cases for your
> equipment, use cargo netting instead of doors on the racks. If budget
> allows look for a 12V/propane fridge. That way you won't flatten you
> battery. You run the fridge on 12V during transit and then switch to
> propane when parked.
>
> George Anderson
> Montreal Canada
>
> Clear skies and good health
>



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