Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

[Java230]

Four really heavy batteries.


Harness mounts make great battery mounts too


Started wiring.

[mooseknuckles]

Originally Posted by Java230

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.

I replied to this the other day and I received a message that an admin would have to approve the posting. It must have been the link to the product. So let me type this up again...

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.

[Java230]

Thanks I'll look into those!

[Java230]

Got to let my inner OCD out last night

[mooseknuckles]

so clean!

added to appease the overlord - "The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 10 characters."

[Java230]

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"....



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.


Poop tank and parts are in.


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.

[Java230]

Heater intake screen built. Should keep any road splash out, and keep critters out....

[bushpilot]

coming along very nicely (and quickly)...keep up the good work (and pictures)!

[Java230]

Originally Posted by bushpilot

coming along very nicely (and quickly)...keep up the good work (and pictures)!

Thank you! We are without a usable truck so I am trying to finish it as fast as possible! Or get it usable anyway. Getting closer every day ( I try for an hour a day at least)!!

[Java230]

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.


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.


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???

[Java230]

Late night last night... Didn't take many pics.

Finished up the floor


Kitchen cabinet in (well mostly in...)




About 30 hours till departure....ouy

[Java230]

Got home before dark. outside shot! Will need some air in the bags...



Switches actually running the lights! 12v meter and two usb ports there as well


rats nest.....


Pooper placement confirmed

[Java230]

Black walnut scraps for sink infill cutting board


update since I was in a giant rush yesterday.

pooper in

[Java230]

Prototype ski storage



Temp counter in


Bed done, after the first night, im really happy with the Amazon memory foam mattress. so cushy

[Java230]

Temp cooking


Stairs work well



What its all about!!!

[mooseknuckles]

Originally Posted by Java230

What its all about!!![/B]

Yes!!! Looking good! Big storms with cool temps stacking up this week too.

[Java230]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

Yes!!! Looking good! Big storms with cool temps stacking up this week too.

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.


Pretty decent storage access. I may put a divider in to keep things from migrating towards the back...

[Java230]

Fridge is in! And its pretty :drool:



Black tank fittings are the biggest pain in the ass you can imagine.



That was it for last night.

[Bob86ZZ4]

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?

[Java230]

Originally Posted by Bob86ZZ4

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?

Nope, just going to use a 5 gallon jug under the sink.