1964 Trailblazer Chief Camper Build
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- #144
Picked up a tongue box and mounted it. Also picked up a propane tank, which I had intended to mount in the tongue box but its to tall so I'll be mounting it under the counter somewhere instead.
Also got my awning mounted after it sat in the garage for about 9 months.
Also got my awning mounted after it sat in the garage for about 9 months.
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- #145
Also built a rock guard for the front window this weekend. I used some angle aluminum to make a frame and inserted the old decorative shutters from the original camper.
Painted it a nice flat black to match everything else. Added a couple locking hinge arms to keep it open when parked. Really pleased with how it turned out and its super lightweight. Still need to come up with a latching mechanism to make sure it doesn't fly open when driving.
Painted it a nice flat black to match everything else. Added a couple locking hinge arms to keep it open when parked. Really pleased with how it turned out and its super lightweight. Still need to come up with a latching mechanism to make sure it doesn't fly open when driving.
Looking good. I really like the window guard you came up with.
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- #149
Tire carrier is finished, painted, mounted, license plate attached.
Shifted back inside and did some tile in the kitchen area. Also worked on one of the bathroom walls but thats not exciting so I didn't take a picture.
Shifted back inside and did some tile in the kitchen area. Also worked on one of the bathroom walls but thats not exciting so I didn't take a picture.
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- #151
Took the camper out for a little shakedown run. Only went about 30-40 minutes from the house but it was good to get it out, see how it towed, use it and figure out what little things need to happen before a longer trip later this summer, and it got rained on and I didn't see any leaks. It seemed a lot bigger when it was filling my entire garage but seeing it outside and near modern campers made me realize just how small it is. My wife named it blueberry after seeing it in the wild.
You did a great job on that old trailer and it was fun to follow along from the beginning and on to you and your wife actually getting to use it. I'm glad you guys got to finally enjoy it.
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- #155
Thanks, still some interior buildout to finish which I'll post up, definitely in the home stretch though.
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- #156
Spent time getting the gas tank and water heater into the camper this weekend, mocked it up and played with the locations then mounted everything.
Tested the stove and didn't burn the thing down.
Tested the stove and didn't burn the thing down.
I didn't think those propane water heaters could be mounted inside. Do you have to run an exhaust or anything for it?
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- #158
You can mount it inside as long as the 4" port on the top is vented to the outside or you have enough airflow. I will be venting it this week/weekend. If I get in a pinch and don't get that done I could just open the windows and doors and have enough air circulation though. I know the exhaust gets warm/hot but I'm not sure exactly how much so, will probably go with a double walled vent pipe.
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- #159
Made some more progress on the bathroom, all the walls are done, the old sink is in as a shelf, trimmed and stained the exterior face.
My friend who works for a sign/wrap place also reproduced the logos for me and came by to install them.
My friend who works for a sign/wrap place also reproduced the logos for me and came by to install them.
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- #160
Pulled the camper out of winter storage and picked back on on getting all the water system finished. Shower drain is in, plumbing connecting the shower drain, and sink together with the quick connect for a portable take is in. Still have to fill the holes with spray foam, add some additional support, and waterproof to button it all up.
