Hey WTW folks! Pretty new to this community. I've got a 1997 Ranger II that i've started the gut that I figure I may as well start a thread on. This should be interesting as it's my first camper "project". Hard not to feel overwhelmed already, but excited to learn a ton along the way.
The camper had the side dinette, and after a summer of using it we found it very non-functional for our purposes. We barely spent any time inside, and the wife, dog, and I were tripping over each other and there was no comfortable place to sit. All of our cooking is spent outside (for the most part, we did make coffee in the AM). We basically set-up camp outside and stay outsite. We just want somewhere comfortable we can hide out in when the BC weather starts acting up.
The plan: benches on both side, with some shelving directly left of the entry door. Space for 12v cooler fridge on opposing side of shelving. Delete propane altogether and remove the propane box. Delete plummed in water. Storage under expanded benches. Update the wiring / solar for alternator charging and shore power. Install diesel heater.
-A few initial questions that i'm unsure about (and I think i'll have a few) is how have people gone about sealing the exterior fridge and propane vent doors? Does anyone know of a post of someone who's done this?
-I haven't got to the barebones of the gut yet so I still need to wrap my head around the wiring, however does anyone know what the extra white wiring is in the exterior of the camper? Also, I know that the 6 pin is for my lights etc, but does one of the pins actually charge my aux battery? All of the wiring is original, so aside from the "truck lights", I believe I should update what I can.
-For interior panelling i'll likely use lauen plywood and rigid foamboard for insulation (courtesy of watching TG Morrissey's videos
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I'll post up some more pictures and mockups ones i've gutted it completely and started making some progress. Cheers and thanks in advance!
The camper had the side dinette, and after a summer of using it we found it very non-functional for our purposes. We barely spent any time inside, and the wife, dog, and I were tripping over each other and there was no comfortable place to sit. All of our cooking is spent outside (for the most part, we did make coffee in the AM). We basically set-up camp outside and stay outsite. We just want somewhere comfortable we can hide out in when the BC weather starts acting up.
The plan: benches on both side, with some shelving directly left of the entry door. Space for 12v cooler fridge on opposing side of shelving. Delete propane altogether and remove the propane box. Delete plummed in water. Storage under expanded benches. Update the wiring / solar for alternator charging and shore power. Install diesel heater.
-A few initial questions that i'm unsure about (and I think i'll have a few) is how have people gone about sealing the exterior fridge and propane vent doors? Does anyone know of a post of someone who's done this?
-I haven't got to the barebones of the gut yet so I still need to wrap my head around the wiring, however does anyone know what the extra white wiring is in the exterior of the camper? Also, I know that the 6 pin is for my lights etc, but does one of the pins actually charge my aux battery? All of the wiring is original, so aside from the "truck lights", I believe I should update what I can.
-For interior panelling i'll likely use lauen plywood and rigid foamboard for insulation (courtesy of watching TG Morrissey's videos
.I'll post up some more pictures and mockups ones i've gutted it completely and started making some progress. Cheers and thanks in advance!
