rl_sd 494 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 This is still your layout correct? First off... Are you really sure that you want to go direct vent instead of fan force? Don't get me wrong, they are nice for simplicity and electrical usage - but are no comparison in comfort (and before someone chimes in, yes - I have one of each in both my house ). If you went w/ a 20k ducted fan forced midway under your sidebunk you could run your ducts like this... Otherwise if you are completely set on putting in a direct vent, I would suggest moving it to the passenger side "V" and putting your door in the side just behind the "V". Rick and fishingstar 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mnbuckhunter 26 Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 4 hours ago, rl_sd said: This is still your layout correct? First off... Are you really sure that you want to go direct vent instead of fan force? Don't get me wrong, they are nice for simplicity and electrical usage - but are no comparison in comfort (and before someone chimes in, yes - I have one of each in both my house ). If you went w/ a 20k ducted fan forced midway under your sidebunk you could run your ducts like this... Otherwise if you are completely set on putting in a direct vent, I would suggest moving it to the passenger side "V" and putting your door in the side just behind the "V". Yeah I've gone back and forth and have decided I really want to try the direct vent this time. I've been playing with this SketchUp a little bit. Now I'm thinking since my tanks are on the passenger side I'll think about something like this: My biggest concern here is the door opening towards the vent exhaust. ?? Rick 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hawg 315 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) I went to the middle of the house at the point where the V starts with my stud wall and then straight back to the tip of the V. It leaves plenty of room for the bathroom and the tv then got built into the wall and doesn't stick out. This isn't the best picture and tv is not in the casing but you'll get the drift. As far as the gas line goes I have about an inch or so to the floor beneath my door so it just runs along it. The door is open,and it is straight in the real world_bad picture. The direct vent heater works as a great glove and hat warmer/dryer too. Here's a door spring idea that is quiet, no swinging spring. Edited July 11, 2020 by Hawg mnbuckhunter 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mnbuckhunter 26 Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 23 hours ago, Hawg said: Here's a door spring idea that is quiet, no swinging spring. Is that just a rubber bungee cord without the hooks? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike89 630 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 that's what I'm thinking and I like the idea!!! mnbuckhunter 1 Link to post Share on other sites
rl_sd 494 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 7/10/2020 at 4:53 PM, mnbuckhunter said: Yeah I've gone back and forth and have decided I really want to try the direct vent this time. I've been playing with this SketchUp a little bit. Now I'm thinking since my tanks are on the passenger side I'll think about something like this: My biggest concern here is the door opening towards the vent exhaust. ?? I really like this layout! I’m hoping that you are doing spray foam on the walls? Link to post Share on other sites
mnbuckhunter 26 Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 15 hours ago, rl_sd said: I really like this layout! I’m hoping that you are doing spray foam on the walls? Yep! I haven't gotten any quotes but planning on aluminum exterior with spray foam walls, floor ceiling. Mike89 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hawg 315 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Mnbuckhunter, yup, just a light bungee w/o hooks. I had a spring and it drove me nuts. Even when the wind catches it it stops the door softly, just be sure you get the light, not stiff, bungee. Sorry, shows how much I check PM's. mnbuckhunter 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Lip_Ripper Guy 301 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 On 7/28/2020 at 11:16 AM, Hawg said: Mnbuckhunter, yup, just a light bungee w/o hooks. I had a spring and it drove me nuts. Even when the wind catches it it stops the door softly, just be sure you get the light, not stiff, bungee. Sorry, shows how much I check PM's. Genius of an idea that I'll be stealing! Link to post Share on other sites
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