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Forum: Coach In The Making 06-01-2017, 07:51 AM
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Posted By superbird03
Thank you. So far so good with the frame. I owe...

Thank you. So far so good with the frame. I owe the forum an update and will do so shortly. The frame was butt welded on a 45 where it was butted together and then has a diamond shape piece of...
Forum: Coach In The Making 06-02-2016, 07:14 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
slideout complete for now

Wanted to get a couple of pictures of my living room slide in here. It has been a labor of love but should be functional. I want to purchase a different couch as I want one that I can build into...
Forum: Coach In The Making 06-02-2016, 07:09 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
crawl way through cut in

Eventually I want to cut the entire back wall out of the truck sleeper but I am not ready to put the motorized upper bunk in yet so I needed to keep the flip down one for a little longer. With that...
Forum: Coach In The Making 06-02-2016, 07:02 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
roof is now complete

I decided to replace the corners of the box now before the new roof went on. I was pleasantly surprised that the Morgan Company sells these and even in kit form, plastic corners, rivets and adhesive...
Forum: Coach In The Making 05-16-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Yes thanks. Hadn't thought about the vacuum toe...

Yes thanks. Hadn't thought about the vacuum toe kick but the wheels are turning!
Forum: Coach In The Making 05-16-2016, 08:53 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Cabinet fronts installed, getting closer. Leave...

Cabinet fronts installed, getting closer. Leave for Florida in 30 days.... lots to do yet!
Forum: Coach In The Making 05-16-2016, 08:49 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
bubbled rubber....

bubbled rubber....
Forum: Coach In The Making 05-16-2016, 08:48 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
some more updates

some progress on a new EPDM room. I screwed down 1/2" OSB over the original transparent roof and then glued down the EPDM. Installed my MaxFan's , full power and 10 speed, reversable with remote,...
Forum: Coach In The Making 03-07-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Feels like I haven't made much progress this...

Feels like I haven't made much progress this winter but slow and steady I guess! Here are some pictures of painting the slide out and interior work. Working on staining all the cabinet doors for...
Forum: Coach In The Making 12-08-2015, 09:59 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Also is operational!

I still have some tweaking and lots of finish work to do but was very anxious to get the unit working. Was very proud to see it work last night:)
Forum: Coach In The Making 12-08-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Slide out #2 is in!!

Well I had my son's 6th birthday party over the weekend and knowing I would have lots of helpers around, I made sure to utilize them towards the end of the party by having them help lift this slide...
Forum: Coach In The Making 11-18-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Thanks for the info on your fuel tank. That...

Thanks for the info on your fuel tank. That eases my mind a bit:)
Forum: Coach In The Making 11-17-2015, 07:00 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Thanks for the info Don. I don't have anything...

Thanks for the info Don. I don't have anything specific in mind for needing pass through storage other than my friends class A has the sliding trays on his and it seems like he can cram lots of...
Forum: Coach In The Making 11-16-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Hey guys... thanks for the questions. The truck...

Hey guys... thanks for the questions. The truck had dual 135 gallon tanks. I average 6.5 mpg or so pulling the trailer so I should have no issues going atleast 600 miles on a tank of fuel. I am...
Forum: Coach In The Making 11-16-2015, 07:23 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Also removed the driver side fuel tank to make...

Also removed the driver side fuel tank to make room for my diesel generator and put it in the shop as far as I could for winter.
Forum: Coach In The Making 11-16-2015, 07:21 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Living Room Slide out

Was able to get the slide out wall cut out. I am sure the structure I made for it is way over kill but what else is new. I used 1.5" x 3" .180" wall boxed steel all the way around the opening and...
Forum: Coach In The Making 09-08-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
The shower and stairs.

The shower and stairs.
Forum: Coach In The Making 09-08-2015, 07:08 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Here are a few interior shots. As said earlier,...

Here are a few interior shots. As said earlier, still a long ways to go!
Forum: Coach In The Making 09-05-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Slideout quote from Norco and Accu Slide

Well we were finally able to use the camper rather than work on it! It is far from done but all the mechanicals work and didn't have any problems. Went on a fishing trip up north of Spooner...
Forum: Coach In The Making 05-20-2015, 06:49 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Thanks, the slide was $1800....well kind of. ...

Thanks, the slide was $1800....well kind of. $1800 bought me the wrecked camper that had the slide out in it. I also used the furnace, toilet water heater, fridge and sink. I had planned on using...
Forum: Coach In The Making 05-19-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
I tried uploading the video of the slide moving...

I tried uploading the video of the slide moving but couldn't figure it out! If I can figure it out I will post it.
Forum: Coach In The Making 05-19-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
The slide out install took longer than expected...

The slide out install took longer than expected (what else is new!) but was able to install the slide out over the weekend. Need to finish the paneling and trim work on the inside as well as...
Forum: Coach In The Making 04-17-2015, 07:56 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Thanks, I plan to install one up on the driver...

Thanks, I plan to install one up on the driver side in the living area, hopefully around a 12 foot long one. That will be some of next winters project though! Trying to finish a few things up so I...
Forum: Coach In The Making 04-16-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
Slideout removal and installation

So I am removing the slide out from the wrecked camper I have. I found out it is made by Norco and if anyone is looking to do an install on one, I believe this is going to be the most cost effective...
Forum: Coach In The Making 04-16-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 53,710
Posted By superbird03
New Awning and working on the slide out

I was able to install my Mirage awning. What a beast, 21 feet long and 220lbs. Doesn't sound like a lot of weight but it is when your 12 feet off the ground and on a ladder. Used the jib crane and...
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