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Post by oldfashioned on Aug 14, 2012 8:29:22 GMT -5
I need to find a better shot, but here is the kitchen cabinet framing. The water tank fits on the bottom. The upper right spot is for an engel dc frig. The middle will be drawers and the left will be a big door. All of the cabinets will be baltic birch with walnut drawers. Attachments:
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Post by oldfashioned on Aug 14, 2012 8:32:24 GMT -5
I have finally started the interior/roof skin. Since the aluminum bracing is straight I had to put in a couple wood pieces so we can attach the outside aluminum skin around the curve. Like I did on the walls the plywood goes on and then I cut out the window in place. Attachments:
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Post by offspringin on Aug 14, 2012 9:34:57 GMT -5
We are slowly making progress. The shop is so hot this summer I lose motivation quickly. The fantastic fan is in. The structural framing is aluminum and everything else is wood. your making awesome progress, enjoying watching it transform! im not sure that fan will do to much in the current state though
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Post by oldfashioned on Aug 27, 2012 9:19:08 GMT -5
This weekends progress included adding a few more interior ceiling panels and flooring. Attachments:
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Post by oldfashioned on Aug 27, 2012 9:21:57 GMT -5
We ended up going with low VOC marmoleum flooring. It was pretty easy to install but the low VOC glue takes forever to get tacky. I spent most of the day on saturday watching glue dry. roecircle.blogspot.com/Attachments:
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Post by oldfashioned on Aug 27, 2012 9:24:56 GMT -5
Here is the kitchen with the doors just set in place for effect. Vintage trailer supply's small water tank sits down below, which will get covered with dummy panels. The drawers are full extension and the right opening will be for the low draw drig. We ordered a light blue textured laminate and are going to reuse the old sink since it is in pretty good shape. roecircle.blogspot.com/Attachments:
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Post by oldfashioned on Aug 30, 2012 8:44:08 GMT -5
Over Labor Day weekend I am planning on finishing the interior skin, installing the kitchen cabinets, and working on the closet. Once the interior is basically installed it will be time for electrical. The agreement with my wife was that if she got to go overboard on the framing, hence the aluminum roll cage, I got to go overboard on the electrical. We will be installing a full AC/DC setup with an AGM battery bank and solar panels for boondocking. I have an 1800w inverter/charger which we can probably use to power the rest of the trailer park. Here is the basic setup. Attachments:
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Post by oldfashioned on Oct 8, 2012 9:08:08 GMT -5
It has been a while since I posted anything. Things are progressing slowly as I was out of town a good portion of September. The closet framing is complete. If it seems dark, yes it is. All of the interior skin is installed and in need of painting. Attachments:
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Post by oldfashioned on Oct 8, 2012 9:10:04 GMT -5
A random shot. The shasta now has a friend at the shop. The shop where I am keeping the shasta is transforming a 30ft airstream into a bridal suite for a farm that hosts weddings and receptions. Attachments:
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Post by flyingham on Oct 9, 2012 20:18:46 GMT -5
You'll appreciate that fan. I bought one and love it.
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Post by oldfashioned on Dec 17, 2012 22:40:29 GMT -5
I haven't posted in a while mostly because the progress has been slow going, I'm sounding like a broken record. The closet panels are fitted, sealed, and ready for installation. The two hanging cabinets are finished and ready for sealing. This is the street side cabinet that will hold the stereo receiver. That sloped roof makes the angles tricky. The plan is to have all of the cabinets and built-ins installed this year so I can start wiring after the first. Attachments:
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Post by oldfashioned on Dec 28, 2012 16:00:32 GMT -5
Finally some progress. The closet is in, the cabinet fronts/pulls are getting installed, and the upper cabinets are ready for install. The closet is 1/4 inch walnut plywood. The other cabinets are double-sided walnut veneer birch plywood. The cabinet shop where I'm keeping the trailer got a few sheets for another project and I got to use some. The next step is to build the benches and shelves in the closet. I'm about a day and a half of work away from starting electrical. Attachments:
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Post by Hamlet on Dec 28, 2012 21:47:47 GMT -5
Looking great! Are you going to keep the closet as a closet or turn it into a bathroom?
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Post by oldfashioned on Dec 30, 2012 17:58:46 GMT -5
Thanks Hamlet. No bathroom for us. The closet will house the batteries, inverter, microwave, some shelves, and maybe a small pantry.
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Post by Hamlet on Dec 30, 2012 23:05:10 GMT -5
Nice! It's one of the things we love about the Compact, that one big closet is incredibly versatile, as is the rest of the floorplan. You're doing a beautiful job!
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Post by oldfashioned on Jan 5, 2013 17:32:07 GMT -5
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Post by cowcharge on Jan 6, 2013 10:58:05 GMT -5
Nice work!
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Post by Gone Kayaking on Jan 13, 2013 19:29:41 GMT -5
This is great! I've missed being on the board when you've posted so hadn't seen much/any of this. Different approach, and really nice work.
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Post by oldfashioned on Jan 21, 2013 22:27:05 GMT -5
yeah, since we are basically building it from scratch there isn't anything we have to keep. It will be a brand new 2013/1965 compact.
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Post by MapleRiverShasta on Jan 22, 2013 8:27:34 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing! Looks awesome! I have to reconstruct my dinette & benches, so I am curious to see yours! Post lots of pics please!
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Post by cowcharge on Jan 22, 2013 13:40:35 GMT -5
I was looking at your electrical diagram... Shouldn't the breaker be upstream of the converter?
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Post by oldfashioned on Jan 22, 2013 21:16:59 GMT -5
You are correct, main breaker will be upstream of the inverter charger and the fuse block downstream. I don' t have the main labeled on the diagram.
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Post by oldfashioned on Jan 27, 2013 22:04:59 GMT -5
Carol, here is a shot of the bench construction. Not a whole lot to it. The frame is 1x2s held together with pocket screws and glue. Each bench is designed to have two hinged lids made from 1/2 inch plywood that will sit flush with the top. The 1x2 frames constructed this way are very light and don't move a bit when I sit on them. Attachments:
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Post by oldfashioned on Jan 27, 2013 22:12:52 GMT -5
Didn't get near as much accomplished this weekend as I hoped. Shelving frames are up in the closet. Construction was the same as the benches, 1x2 pocket screwed and glued together. These are pretty sturdy shelves, I can rock the whole trailer with them. The bottom spot is for the batteries. The next spot up is where the inverter/charger and distribution blocks will live. The microwave will go on the third shelf. The fourth and fifth shelves will probably be for pantry items. There is a little room on the left side of the closet to put some shelves to hold little things like cereal boxes and canned goods. I am trying to get all the storage in I can. Attachments:
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Post by MapleRiverShasta on Jan 28, 2013 8:16:32 GMT -5
Looks great! Can't wait til I get to that point. Closet looks awesome too....lots of storage! Thanks for sharing
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Post by oldfashioned on Apr 2, 2013 21:58:50 GMT -5
What's that about slow and steady. Well I have the slow part down. Anyway, upper cabinets are installed. The cabinet above the kitchen will have sliding doors while the curb side upper cabinet will have a top hinged door. Oh so close to electrical. Attachments:
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