RV keg system

[markchark]

I live in my 5th wheel toyhauler fulltime. Since I have a garage and love good beer, it seemed natural to build a keg cooler in the garage. I'm currently using the upright party keg CO2 dispenser purchased from MM and ice. I presently have two issues.
First, as mentioned elsewhere on this forum, the upright mast setup is unsuitable for nursing a half barrel several weeks. I like the simplicity, ease of cleaning and breakdown, but it doesn't pour well. Would a longer beer line solve the foaming problems? 3/16 or 1/4? I welcome any suggestions for a compact system that will keep the beer long term and pour well.
Second, is ice consumption in the heat. Has anyone installed a kegerator kit in a propane refrigerator? I only have 120V in RV parks or running a generator. Since I dry camp so much, propane refrigeration seems the solution.
Ideally, this could be a self-contained unit. Bolt on a propane tank, a CO2 tank and enjoy perfect beer anywhere. I'm surprised MM doesn't sell one.

Thanks, Mark

[cubby_swans]

Originally Posted by markchark

I'm currently using the upright party keg CO2 dispenser purchased from MM and ice. I presently have two issues.
First, as mentioned elsewhere on this forum, the upright mast setup is unsuitable for nursing a half barrel several weeks. I like the simplicity, ease of cleaning and breakdown, but it doesn't pour well.

The upright is good for short term use, because you need to lower co2 pressure to to get a good pour. That low pressure will flatten the beer over time. You would have been better off using the hose party co2 setup.

http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...-Tap-H-LC.html

[markchark]

Yes, I agree that would be better. But is the 4' party hose with plastic faucet suitable for longer term use? Forgetting about the refrigeration for now, what would be the ideal, stripped down direct draw setup? 3/16" hose, 1/4" hose, how long? Is the plastic faucet the only option? Is the party hose w/faucet available seperately?

[oneandonlychaz]

Yes you can buy just the faucet or a pre-made hose and faucet. try http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...s-cid-160.html

[markchark]

Ok, I have a 4' hose/faucet on the way. I'm still learning my way around the website. I'm a little concerned about cleaning the plastic faucet. Do they hold up over the long term? If it pours and stores well, I'm satisfied. I can put the hole deal in a propane refer. Installing a cooled tower on top would be awesome but that would require a 12V fan or something. First things first.
Thanks for the replies. I'll post as I make progress.