Wrapped up the ceiling
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Cleaned the garage last night. I now have about about 6'x15' of usable space. Soon to be cabinet shop.... Also found out the cabover is still leaking.... Ugh. We got more than an inch of rain yesterday, once it drys out a bit Ill have to caulk it from the outside.
Knocked out the bed frame. Its dimensions kinda drive everything. https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2179/3...0f825e73_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3913/3...5c3af0ed_b.jpg I love these splices. Crimp on, self adhesive shrink wrapped. Good stuff. https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3688/3...7912c822_b.jpg Got the LED exterior light done. https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/587/32...5b87c996_b.jpg |
Fan trims and interior pucks in.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/565/32...8187734c_b.jpg I had to hook them up to see if it was going to be enough light. I was worried it wouldn't be as they are quite small. Its a good amount of light! https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2130/3...a4512473_b.jpg Started framing up the rear storage/wall. Its 1" .072 steel, this give me a 1" area I can insulate, and gives me some structure to support the bath wall from. https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3773/3...08928803_b.jpg In place. This will be the exterior storage. https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2895/3...c30661aa_b.jpg |
Bathroom wall and bed frame just about done. Cutting stupid angles with a skill saw sucks.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2394/3...a1d96867_b.jpg 18" clear under the bed frame for storage. The plan is to have it lift up for access from inside. https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/606/32...0b73a302_b.jpg |
Got a fair bit done yesterday.
Cabinet will separate the bed/dinette area. The bottom will have a pull out drawer for trash and recycle. The middle will be a pantry drawer, and the top will be a shelf open to the dinette side. It also created the back and base of the bench seat. https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3742/3...376fdf7a_b.jpg Bench sitting in place. Heater or water tank will go here. Like heater so its closer to the center of the truck, but that means small water tank..... Thoughts on heater not close to center? It would go right at the front wall, under the other bench. https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2429/3...431e2ef2_b.jpg All together https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3676/3...775def32_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2926/3...920dc55b_b.jpg |
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What dehumidifier do you run? We just have had heat only. In trying to keep 120V loads to a minimum though, small generator and inverter. |
Good call on the moving blanket, we have been exploring options but we store so much in the front seats at this point, whatever we had in place would get destroyed/torn down.
To keep loads down I would try out some Eva-Dry 500's. We have 5 of them placed throughout the bathroom, cabinets, galley etc. They require no power to operate and you can recharge them when back at home. In addition, we run (2) Eva-Dry EDV-4000 (1 in the garage, 1 in the house portion). You could always run a 15 amp extension cord out from the house and keep it running when parked at home. We leave ours on when at home, just to help dry everything out. https://www.eva-dry.com Appreciate the ExPo style build thread you have going over here, thanks for sharing. |
any consideration for access to the under bed storage from INSIDE the RV?
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Yes! That's why I did the steel frame. It will be on gas struts and hinged at the back door. Ski boot etc storage will be under there. Also the batteries and inverter.
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just looked like there might be a good access point (behind the board) from the INSIDE living quarters. |
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Spent an hour or so trying to figure out why my reverse lights dont work... Fuse is good, swapping relays made no difference. Im getting ~half a volt at the light connections.
So possibly a break in the wire somewhere, which I think is unlikely, all the rest of the wiring has been impeccable, and the tail lights still work, or the reverse switch at the trans is toast. Other half of the dinette sitting in place https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3876/3...657a10dc_b.jpg Im thinking heater and water pump will go here, just have to check that I can sneak the intake and exhaust out, its right above the gas tank. I will have to build a riser for the heater to sit on as well, not quite enough room with gas filler box there. https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2940/3...0a787b1e_b.jpg Stove came too, ebay special with dents... But its got a nice flip down glass top for when its not in use. https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3763/3...e0fe0dd9_b.jpg Pulled the tail light panels. Lots of room there. Need to figure out how to put them on a quick release. Ill take ideas there!! Passenger side will get poop tank, drivers will get gas tank for the heater. https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2098/3...3bc9c5c2_b.jpg |
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certainly you can put it anywhere you want - but you'll likely need more hose to reach the standard dump tanks. |
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Yes I know its generally drivers side. I just cant get the plumbing over there with my layout. The dump is actually going to come out the back.... So it will be even more weird... I dont plan to be at hook ups often, but a long hose is likely in order. The spot I dump at 99% of the time I can back up to, its a private park with lots of room at the dump station. Other places all bets are off. Worse come to worse a macerater ejector can be used pretty easily to get it over to the drivers side in a small hose. |
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I've never used a macerator, all I ever hear is people complain about them getting "gunk-ed" up w/ hair etc. |
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Yeah I never have used one either.... Its black only so no hair, but I hope to not need one |
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For the tail light plates. How about welding bolts to those flanges there on each side. Then drill holes in your plates. Slip the plates onto the studs (bolts you welded in) and spin some nuts down.
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Cut hole for heater intake and exhaust https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3876/3...02f0c81f_b.jpg Bolt down heater and run exhaust. https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3841/3...9b3388cf_b.jpg Put the slats on the bed. One skinny one since math is hard. https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2925/3...6159179a_b.jpg |
Four really heavy batteries.
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We have (5) Eva-Dry 500 Mini dehumidifiers that require no power when in the field and you can plug in to recharge them when at home. In addition we have (2) Eva-Dry EDV-4000. When parked (site/resort lot/trailhead) we use one in the garage area and one in the house section. These have an automatic mode and run as needed. We leave them plugged in and on full time when the rig is parked (not in use) at home. Moisture is the enemy so we try to do everything to keep it to a minimum. |
Thanks I'll look into those!
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so clean!
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Final wall panel went in. Was planning two pieces.... Did it in one instead so my hole was off a bit. Trim will cover it. Second dinette bench is in. I am thinking I may pull it back out and shrink it another 1/2"....
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3714/3...322f103f_b.jpg The UPS guy must love me.... And I have a very forgiving wife for letting me pile parts in the house. Thats the tank for the heater, 3 gallons, will be mounted outside. https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/589/32...d5b8b370_b.jpg Poop tank and parts are in. https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3892/3...083b1949_b.jpg Tried this floor, not doing it for me... It was the only "grey ish" one that was in stock at HD. Will see what else I can find. https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3718/3...352b0f46_b.jpg |
Heater intake screen built. Should keep any road splash out, and keep critters out....
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coming along very nicely (and quickly)...keep up the good work (and pictures)!
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I getting tired!
Underlayment going down. Green and red is the same stuff, I just had a piece of the green left and it fit just right there. https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2872/3...04b80a3e_b.jpg Here is where I quit last night. Found some flooring we liked finally. Its a vinyl plank with a "foam" core. Claims to be water proof. https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3843/3...f8eb984c_b.jpg Question on Inveter sizing. My inverter is rated at 1250 watts, it says it can go 200% for short periods of time (but no real spec) My coffee maker draws 1260 watts. (Im not sure if its 1260 all the time or not, need to plug it into the kill a watt to find out, im guessing not) Think this will work or do I need to shop for a larger one??? |
Late night last night... Didn't take many pics.
Finished up the floor https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3805/3...0db460c5_b.jpg Kitchen cabinet in (well mostly in...) https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2875/3...94ac0a56_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2817/3...766e6274_b.jpg About 30 hours till departure....ouy |
Got home before dark. outside shot! Will need some air in the bags...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2920/3...d0a81ede_b.jpg Switches actually running the lights! 12v meter and two usb ports there as well https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2827/3...b8551eea_b.jpg rats nest..... https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3875/3...16fabf74_b.jpg Pooper placement confirmed https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3691/3...9eb35028_b.jpg |
Black walnut scraps for sink infill cutting board
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3824/3...547b10dc_b.jpg update since I was in a giant rush yesterday. pooper in https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3721/3...480c4239_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3837/3...fdefc782_b.jpg |
Prototype ski storage
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Temp cooking
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Yeah its looking really good.... May get out again this weekend. We will see. A little more progress last night. Gas strut installed on the bed. Only ended up needing one. Seems to work just fine. https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/618/32...24aedfe4_b.jpg Pretty decent storage access. I may put a divider in to keep things from migrating towards the back... https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3951/3...ab35c16c_b.jpg |
Fridge is in! And its pretty :drool:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/670/33...3063d574_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3710/3...da270622_b.jpg Black tank fittings are the biggest pain in the ass you can imagine. https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2931/3...fc1c516d_b.jpg That was it for last night. |
Are you putting in a grey water tank too? I thought the picture awhile ago showing the black tank had just a straight outlet from it to the valve?
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