The "Get her done" look....screw, glue, gut. Repeat as needed

[GoodMack]

I've had this old beast almost a decade now but it was in dire need of attention. I had modified it to "fit " my short bed duramax - hence the wood covered compartments on either side. One stores a pair of propane tanks, the other the elec cords as well as the exterior shower related fuel and water hook ups, Under a time and materials budget to accommodate a long late summer expedition, I have eschewed any pretense at fine carpentry, upholstery etc

That said- its kinda coming together... [BTW this Forum is an absolute godsend ]

today I finished the vinyl repair panels at each corner. we hope to get to Nova Scotia so I'll be packing another order of 18oz yinyl/polyester and a can of HH 66- the old vinyl is on its last last legs but still held the glue.
I also installed lifting struts- those PC panels are old military surplus and purty hefty, I got 40" because in a moment of irrational exuberance I envisioned a taller top a la Tim .... really ? I can be nut case....

 

[GoodMack]

The interior was also inspired by this site, I had just taken my first dive into marine carpet as I redid my Very Ancient Lund [a "Mr Pike" - it says so on the label] stem to stern so I used it for cupboard tops. Relocated the table bracket and post to fit in the corner and then used the same cutting board I used to "extend" the counter top forward to the wall as a new much smaller table

Put in a sliding upper bunk, a couple of 6v cart batteries, an old 2500w Trace inverter left over as I upgraded my home solar set up , a switch panel for the electrics, a cut off key for the battery , LEDs and an Edgestar 63 qt fridge.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Welcome to the site.
Looks like you have a good project there.
Frank

 

[GoodMack]

again, inspired by discussions about EMT lifter assemblies here on WTW .... Rodents had reeked havoc a couple winters back and rear corners had leaked - the original lifting mechanism was 30% rotten, vinyl was nasty, original foam rubber had been used to create a nest in the kitchen drawer etc etc..... So I bent tubing - made some progress on hinge locations, hung thin nylon over floating floor foam insulation and have something we can live with.....

 

[CougarCouple]

Good job on the “get’er done” project. Can’t imagine how much havoc those little rascals can do. This site is a fantastic source of information.
Welcome and congrats ont progress so you can enjoy your camper.
Russ

 

[JDeanP]

I can dig it. It's good to see your progress.

 

[bajablanca]

Very cool! Did you remove all of the trim to attach the vinyl patches?