Building Our New Camper

[ski3pin]

We made more progress late this afternoon and evening. I must thank the guys at ATC for one more thing, this camper is square! It is so nice to be able to cut and trim and not have to make adjustments. Thanks!

Again, I will add commentary later, but you should get an idea of what we're up to from the photos. Rest and sleep are taking over as the priorities right now.

 

[highz]

Really coming together beautifully.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Looking good Ski.That flooring you picked out sure looks nice with the ATC wood.
Frank

 

[ski3pin]

Made more progress this evening. The crew is still here sewing on the cold weather pack. We finished up the lids to our storage boxes/dinette seats. Also routed the slots in the bottom of the cabinet for the drawer push button latches.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Looking good! Is that a group 31 battery?

 

[ski3pin]

Looking good! Is that a group 31 battery?

Yes, diehard platinum 100 amp hours

 

[takesiteasy]

Progress is looking good. I see you found another Lagun-style table leg.

A question- looks like it will be hard to get at the turnbuckles. Does your camper live on the truck full-time? I have to take my fridge out to get at the front turnbuckles. Not really a problem but I did put locking nuts on the turnbuckles to ensure they don't loosen up while I'm traveling since it is hard to get at them.

 

[ski3pin]

Progress is looking good. I see you found another Lagun-style table leg.

A question- looks like it will be hard to get at the turnbuckles. Does your camper live on the truck full-time? I have to take my fridge out to get at the front turnbuckles. Not really a problem but I did put locking nuts on the turnbuckles to ensure they don't loosen up while I'm traveling since it is hard to get at them.

Turnbuckles were doable but a bit of a chore on our first camper. ATC happily agreed to moving the forward portholes around five inches back from standard placement. It will be a bit easier. I only have to empty the storage boxes to check them. I've used a wing nut on the turnbuckles as a locker. I have not had any problem with loosening.

 

[ski3pin]

A little more progress to share. We are sure sleeping soundly these days after hours on this project.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

It looks like you're progressing nicely.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I like the placement of the stove and sink.I would liked to have the 3 way mounted forward instead of in the rear,but it all works out.Not going to change it now.
Looks like everything is moving along smoothly.
Frank

 

[ski3pin]

When we were able to move again after an incredible Thanksgiving feast, we finished up the sewing of the cold weather pack.

A special thank you to Mom Spider, a wizard with thread.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Looks warmer already! Also looks like a very professional job!

 

[Lighthawk]

SR had been eyeing used sewing machines lately. ; )

 

[billharr]

Almost 3 days without an update. Camper should almost be done by now

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Almost 3 days without an update. Camper should almost be done by now

You bet, we're getting withdrawal symptoms!

 

[ski3pin]

Almost 3 days without an update. Camper should almost be done by now

You bet, we're getting withdrawal symptoms!

Hope these photos help. Sorry no commentary. It's time for bed.

 

[craig333]

I like your wiring. What I'd do if I had a camper to start from scratch with.

 

[billharr]

Thanks for the update, it is looking good. I am trying to decide where to put my fuse box and breaker. Looking at yours, can you reach the 110 breaker if you need to? I assume you are using a chest type refrigerator?


Bill

 

[ski3pin]

Thanks for the update, it is looking good. I am trying to decide where to put my fuse box and breaker. Looking at yours, can you reach the 110 breaker if you need to? I assume you are using a chest type refrigerator?


Bill

The missing bottom panel will be access for the fuse block and breakers. I can reach in and flip a breaker. Also for consideration is code that 110 AC and 12V wires cannot cross each other and must be a couple of inches apart. DC wires can be run inside walls. AC wires can only go through walls.