Here some photos of the double flaps. Still getting some mattresses made for the flaps, so haven't tested them yet
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Hi Troepadoer, this is probably a blast from a distant past but my journey is just beginning and I am curious to know what liner (deadening coating) you applied and how effective it was/is?Just a quick update...
Tunisia was hot and dusty as expected, but we had the wonderful opportunity to visit the most Northern point of Africa! Getting our taxi driver to take us all the way was quite an ordeal, but we made it there and back to Tunis in one piece.
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I had the bed of the car Rhino-lined and am very happy with the outcome. Now the ply floor can go in, which will make working in the back much easier, as hobbeling around on the uneven steel floor was not the most comfortable experience.
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Hallo 78ToYeti! Really sorry for replying so late We did apply a stick-down rubber product into the back cavities, and then Rhino-lined the whole floor. I unfortunately do not know the name of the stick-down product anymore, although it did seem to make a difference in noise levels! If you are really keen on the product's name, I can try do find out on Monday, as we are in Cape Town at the moment.Hi Troepadoer, this is probably a blast from a distant past but my journey is just beginning and I am curious to know what liner (deadening coating) you applied and how effective it was/is?
I am hoping to get away with a cheaper Bakker bin lining to resolve the tin can issue, rather than high end acoustic material and its associated cost. Do you have any experience or view on this?
Hallo 78ToYeti! Really sorry for replying so late We did apply a stick-down rubber product into the back cavities, and then Rhino-lined the whole floor. I unfortunately do not know the name of the stick-down product anymore, although it did seem to make a difference in noise levels! If you are really keen on the product's name, I can try do find out on Monday, as we are in Cape Town at the moment.
The rhino lining did not make any difference sound-wise, but we had that sprayed to protect the floor from the 12mm plywood that we put on top of it. We did not want the plywood to scrape off the paint and cause the floor to eventually rust through without us being able to pick that up before it was way too late.
At the moment my car is VERY noisy, because I took all the cabinets out in order to do a complete new install. The wood and carpeting made a very big difference in sound levels.
I hope that helps! Please post some pics of your car?!?!?!?
Hallo 78ToYeti! Really sorry for replying so late We did apply a stick-down rubber product into the back cavities, and then Rhino-lined the whole floor. I unfortunately do not know the name of the stick-down product anymore, although it did seem to make a difference in noise levels! If you are really keen on the product's name, I can try do find out on Monday, as we are in Cape Town at the moment.
The rhino lining did not make any difference sound-wise, but we had that sprayed to protect the floor from the 12mm plywood that we put on top of it. We did not want the plywood to scrape off the paint and cause the floor to eventually rust through without us being able to pick that up before it was way too late.
At the moment my car is VERY noisy, because I took all the cabinets out in order to do a complete new install. The wood and carpeting made a very big difference in sound levels.
I hope that helps! Please post some pics of your car?!?!?!?
Hi 78ToYeti!Hey Troepadoer,
Our (my) car is the 2011 version of yours that we bought a couple of months ago. I have removed the rear seats and drawers and had the Alu-Cab flip top fitted in December... very stressful indeed!! I should've taken heed of your warning, but that's another story that I'm hoping to forget soon.
I don't have a particular deadline for the build which is an absolute bloody luxury!! I have just finished designs for two stainless underbelly water tanks (40lt and 60lt).
The next was going to be the panels out and sound proofing, but as you say the cupboards and carpets kill that noise in any event, so I'm now thinking if its not just wasting hard earned cash? I too want to use marine ply rather than steel/aluminium and want to keep the rear as open and spacious as possible and rather limit any excessive in car fixtures. The plan is to live out of the car and not in the car.
I was really intrigued by your build and am rather inquisitive as to why you ripped it out to start again? What is going to be in your new build?
By the way, did you guys get your Canadian travel plans completed, and how was the car?
78ToYeti, he is a thing of beauty!!!Hi Troepadoer,
I ashamedly don't have any pics of the car since the roof and awning was fitted... I'm still recovering from that event! but here she is when she first arrived.
(Someone told me it's cheaper to buy a wire brush if your left palm is itching, this wire brush had an attachment!!) View attachment 1890862
Yeah... open room and clear views are both so vital in small spaces.
What material do you plan on using this time around?
Here are a few snap shots from Sketchup for the tanks.
Rear Tank:
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RHS Tank (View 1):
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RHS Tank (View 2):
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I have no issues with sharing the detailed .SKP and .DWF files if you need them.
Nice to chat
Chao
78ToYeti, he is a thing of beauty!!!
I will much appreciate it if you can mail me the .skp files to kallah.alet@gmail.com (btw my name is Alet )
I am using this layout as inspiration for the new build:View attachment 1891202
Unfortunately I only have this one pic of the setup and don't know where I first saw it back in 2013.
Did you re-attach the protection wires from the the bullbar to the Alu-cab roof?
Cheers!
Hi Umpqua!Hi everyone-
I followed along on the build. I bought a troopy a year and a half ago and have been working on it since. I will attach a couple of pics and here Builds - Portland Troopy Build is the build thread. Lots of inspiration from you so thanks.
I have a 20gal water tank that's the current project. If you have any tips on hot water that doesn't involve propane I'd be grateful. View attachment 1960338View attachment 1960341
Hi, it's me again.Hi Umpqua!
I'm also following your thread with interest
We have just stripped out the Slowcooker's cabinets and started with a complete rebuild of the interior. It took us a while to figure out exactly what we want where. The plan is not to have to carry propane gasbottles, so we've been looking at the Duoetto MK2 from Aus.
The Slowcooker is having water tanks installed in Cape Town at the moment, so we will have to finalise the shower install soon
Will post pics when I have my car back!
Alu-Innovations (in Cape Town) are putting 4 tanks into the side 'pockets' of the car totalling about 60 litres, and another 60 litres underneath (I think behind the second diesel tank).Hi, it's me again.
What tanks are you fitting and where (both on the car and by whom)?
I am having my Alu-Cab 270 awning fitted on Friday - can't wait.
Cheers,
Peter