UhhhhhPaulT said:Let’s see if Vic remembers. That will be the test.
Paul
UhhhhhPaulT said:Let’s see if Vic remembers. That will be the test.
Paul
Thanks. Someone convince me why I should build another cabinet in the rear corner and/or one for over the window!fish more said:Great job Vic, looks like alot of storage to get rid of clutter. Nice use of the space !!
Hi Vic,Vic Harder said:The cabinets have really nice LED lights that are turned on with a switch in the 6-gang Blue Sea Below-Deck panel right at the entrance. The overhead lights were replaced with these 40" long LED bars that are similar to the new FWC lights. Mine are wave activated and touchless dim as well. Super bright when needed, subtle when wanted.
Just a note about the lack of a window in the camper. I use a nice rear view camera/dash cam mirror anyway, so losing the window was of no concern for driving safety.PokyBro said:Wow Vic, what a super nice job you’ve done on your Puma build. The amount of storage you created using the front wall is incredible, and provides a great size bed as well. Your electrical is so well thought out and designed, very impressive, and I’m sure will be trouble free. All in all, it’s an excellent use of space, nicely done cabinetry, and electrical, and looks awesome as well.
Hope you have years of enjoyment and memories. I know building can be fun in its own right, but using the camper is what it’s all about!
Thanks for sharing all the photos along with commentary.
Poky
Always nice when a post here on WtW inspires someone or saves some time. I know I read every single thread on this forum a few years ago before I posted anything. Learned so much from all the folks here!chingchangchop said:Hi Vic,
I'm planning on upgrading my fluorescent fixtures when I came upon this thread. I'm a big fan of the lights you installed and was hoping to get a couple questions regarding how they function.
1) Are the lights simply hardwired into the camper since they are 12V (negating the use of the power adapter)?
2) I cant tell from your photos but did you pry back the wooden strips to hide the wires connecting the 3 lights in your case?
3) Is the motion sensing light turned on by the soft-fabric wall when lowering/raising the roof?
I plan on getting two 20 inch bars so that I can separately turn them on and off.
Thanks
I understand the need to through bolt the hinges to the wall. I know the hinges can support over 400 lbs each but does the seat give any when you sit on it or does it stay relatively rigid? Thanks!Vic Harder said:I am 195, so about the same weight. In the first build of this camper I had just screwed the hinges into the plywood cladding I put up over the rough wood frame of the camper. That plywood bent considerably when sitting on it. Hence the through bolts going to the outside of the camper... using T-Nuts as anchors. That means the anchors do not flex and there is no stress on the 1/2" maple plywood at all.
That said, the hinges themselves can bend. I've taken to zip tying the two outer parts of the hinge so they can't separate and bend more. Does that make sense? I can take a pic later.
Happyjax said:There is so much good information here and I have gleaned much of it. Vic has been a go to guy several times. Thanks for all you share with us Vic!
rigid, except for the hinges flexing as I said above. Here is a pic of what they are supposed to look like (this is my wife's seat...)Ronin said:I understand the need to through bolt the hinges to the wall. I know the hinges can support over 400 lbs each but does the seat give any when you sit on it or does it stay relatively rigid? Thanks!
I did, and I still can’t do that kind of work.Wango said:This build and photos really make me wish i took shop class in school.
Great work!
I see what you mean - that would be concerning. Maybe an extra leg centered opposite the 2 hinges to take the pressure off the hinge. You could use another folding hinge attached to a piece of 1x1 stock. Good luck!Vic Harder said:rigid, except for the hinges flexing as I said above. Here is a pic of what they are supposed to look like (this is my wife's seat...)
This is my seat
Not sure why they are flexing, given that they are supposed to support 500 pounds. Input/ideas welcome.
heheheh. My wife made her famous ChocChipOatmeal cookies yesterday. First time in months. CoronaAid comfort food. I had 6 of them. Sigh...BlueSky said:Wooo-boy Vic. You better not have that extra slice of apple pie
I think the 500lb load spec is valid only if the load is placed at mid point between the wall and the end of the arms (that are bent). Your load is probably at least at the end of the arms. If your seat extends out past the end of the arms, you have a lever, and that increases the force on the arms greatly if you sit on the edge of the seat.
Wango said:This build and photos really make me wish i took shop class in school.
Great work!
I feel the same way about fly fishing, sewing, hunting, hiking (like the 3pins do!), playing an instrument, parenting, cooking and many other things.Wandering Sagebrush said:I did, and I still can’t do that kind of work.
Now that is a good idea. I have a few spare hinges.Ronin said:I see what you mean - that would be concerning. Maybe an extra leg centered opposite the 2 hinges to take the pressure off the hinge. You could use another folding hinge attached to a piece of 1x1 stock. Good luck!