Serenity

[Queen]

Woot!! Glad it's almost ready.

Are you aimin' to misbehave?

 

[GypsyDogs]

Are you aimin' to misbehave?

You bet your pretty floral bonnet!

 

[masterplumber]

Looks good, my first week long trip in my cargo trailer we slept on cots. Definitely go to RTR, no matter what stage your build is in.

 

[GypsyDogs]

Got her home yesterday!  Woooo
They opted to install a 3rd rack in the middle (at no cost to me) to solve the problem.
Even gave me a little bit of a discount for my time/trouble.  

Took a bunch of measurements yesterday, and did a thorough get-to-know.  Turns out the roof vent is a Reversible Fan-fan.  woohoo!
And the ceiling beams are 1.5" not 1"  - so I can get more insulation up there, where it really matters, without sacrificing standing height.  also woohoo!

And with where the door was placed, I have more room in the nose than I had originally planned for.  So I am redesigning the kitchen area.

Guess you all should prepare for another build...  grab some coffee/beer and a folding chair...  and get ready to point and laugh.    

and of course- the obligatory pic with the kids..

 

[GypsyDogs]

got my insulation board.. Haven't had time to work on it.. with stupid job and life obligations.

Did order a 'real' wire crimper with changeable dies for different wire size and applications. Love that it is locking/ratchetting! that will save my hands - whew

Also picked up a few other odds and ends.. 12v power plugs, outlets, a deadbolt lock for the man-door, stuff like that.

Should be able to start on it some this weekend. - Looking forward to getting going on this.

 

[jimindenver]

Having that extra rack up there may come in real handy down the road. I hope we both get our building done in time for the RTR.

 

[GypsyDogs]

Got some work done on the interior.  Not as much as I would have liked.
Here is a Before pic of the nose.. (with help, of course..)



Really wanted to put the roof vent cover on..  rain..  
Which leads me to the story..  

This is the face I made (hubby captured the moment)


When I saw


Now, I am not expert, but I am pretty sure that is not how you weather-caulk a roof vent...

On a brighter side- scored free lino for the floor.  Looks like weathered reclaimed lumber- I love it!

 

[GotSmart]

Got some work done on the interior.  Not as much as I would have liked.
Here is a Before pic of the nose.. (with help, of course..)



Really wanted to put the roof vent cover on..  rain..  
Which leads me to the story..  

This is the face I made (hubby captured the moment)


When I saw


Now, I am not expert, but I am pretty sure that is not how you weather-caulk a roof vent...

On a brighter side- scored free lino for the floor.  Looks like weathered reclaimed lumber- I love it!

It looks like the owners 4 year old kid was practing for playing with clay.  That is one to complain about.  Roof repair goop installed from a bucket is not the proper sealant for a roof vent.  The right stuff would have been installed from a tube.

 

[GypsyDogs]

"You had One Job..."

 

[ZoNiE]

Urine Soaked Demons, eh? I prefer to call these folks Fei fei de pi yan.

 

[dragonflyinthesky]

Looks good, you must get to the rtr. I have a new old camper, I'm pretty sure it will be Western firefly themed. I may start the paint job at the rtr.

 

[GypsyDogs]

sigh
Going to take out what little wiring I did do, and redo it a better way. Learning curve and all.

Dealer offered to swap out vents.. Wow- more delays? No, thanks. I will just avoid making any recommendations for the manufacturer.

I really want to start making progress on this build.. Not sure if I can make RTR this year, but I am still trying...

 

[FinallyFree]

Wow...looks great. One small word of advice from experience. I noticed you have a single axle so keep a running count of the weight your adding. You can exceed the trailer's (and tow vehicle's) capacity before you know if. Can't wait to see how your build prrogresses. Good luck!

 

[GypsyDogs]

Yeah- and spring axle- so watching balance too..

 

[GypsyDogs]

Wiring redone.. and I am going to put in a couple more lines.

Also I now have a ninja-sharp putty knife. LOL
For cutting polyiso. Is it normal to measure, cut, and then have to hammer it in? lol

Progress pics later today..

 

[GotSmart]

Use a piece of wood between the hammer and poliso.   it makes it easier.

 

[GypsyDogs]

nah- I would much rather bash/dent/break my insulation.. lol

I used a piece of wood or my putty knife (large blade) depending on the situation.

 

[GotSmart]

Once I learned to cut on an angle, I just whacked it with a board, and used metal tape to hold it together.

 

[Queen]

How's it coming?? We're re-watching Firefly and your build popped into my head, so I thought I'd check in.

 

[GypsyDogs]

Ceiling is done
Short video of Just How Snug.. lol

discovered they had Zero wiring protection where little tiny running-light wires went across rough cut metal.. sigh.
such craftsmanship.. lolol

My solution-

Almost looks like I know what I'm doing..    

And, for the record.. I did Not put those wire-gators in. That is factory. And I am contemplating re-doing it with proper twist/knot/solder splices... More time, but better lifespan.

Walls (aside from having to un-ply them first..) should go a little faster.. because I don't think there is any wiring to manage.