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[roadstr6]

You'd have thought they could have at least flushed the piss out of the toilet before they took a pic of it.

 

[stevezero]

You'd have thought they could have at least flushed the piss out of the toilet before they took a pic of it.

Maybe it was the "christening" of the potty? It's only its first time once....after that, its just a hole

 

[jamesurq]

If it's yellow, let it mellow. If it's brown, flush it down....

 

[David70FJ40]

You'd have thought they could have at least flushed the piss out of the toilet before they took a pic of it.

Thought that photo was a bit much also but I do like the comment you made.

@JAMES I could live in that trailer permanently. I wonder what the 1/2 barrel is for over the stove.

 

[jamesurq]

I wondered that too. Water pressure device perhaps? Fill it, and use gravity to push water (versus a pump)

 

[David70FJ40]

Thought the two black containers on the roof were for hot water.

 

[stevezero]

The two up top are hot water tanks. The barrel might just be decoration. Or some way to put fresh water into the sink?

 

[jamesurq]

So I worked on some casework today. Framed out the enclosure for the electrical and water systems. Raised the fridge up a little, started skinning the case. Got 2 of the lighting runs installed, put in new poplar slats and called it a day.

Top board isn't screwed down yet since I'm clearly not done with the plumbing and wiring.

 

[jfz80]

So did ya test the poplar?

 

[jamesurq]

I personally did an Incredible Hulk move on every one before purchase. There were some very scared dudes in orange smocks.

 

[pawwright]

Very cool work. Just a question for me - but not important - did you get to weigh the trailer before you started? I'd like to know the weight after it's all said and done just for giggles....not for performance or anything..... I realize that they have a weight tag on trailers, but they aren't always correct....but looks great.

 

[jamesurq]

Never actually weighed it - but yeah there's a weight listed on the trailer. Total weight limit is 3500. 2000 of which is the load limit.

My guess is it'll be around 2500 fully loaded.

 

[jamesurq]

Got the three 110v outlets done. 1 fridge, 1 AC and 1 outdoor. Fridge outlet will be mounted shorty. Found the right circuit breakers and started wiring the main panel. Also got the fill hose panel installed, water pump, check valve, drain valve. Have to tie in the pressurized system then install the shower panel.

And yes, those silly hoses are excessive. But they cut down on vibration. As does the rubber feet and for extra vibration protection I mounted the pump on a piece of wood with a rubber stopper on the bottom.

 

[jamesurq]

I just got fancy. $18 carpet aisle remanent.

That's the fridge bump...

 

[jamesurq]

Question:

Without a roof rack on this thing, how should I plan on attaching the foxwing awning?

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Drill right through the side and attach with brackets on the inside.

 

[jamesurq]

Drill right through the side and attach with brackets on the inside.

Here's hoping the mounting points for the awning are similar in dimension to the frame rails in the trailer.....Because I doubt the walls alone would hold it (they're 1/4" plywood inside with 3/4" of polystyrene insulation followed by super thin aluminum outside)

 

[stevezero]

You can use alum or steel, or even wood backing plates that span the wall studs for support. Might not be the most attractive on the inside, but unless you remove the siding and frame under the ply, it will be visible.

 

[jamesurq]

The: 'I had 30 mins to spare so I did something' update.

Spacers. And wheels.

Complicated spacers due to the 5 to 6 hub conversion.

I'll have to go back and look, but the final ride height mostly 'unloaded' is 19". Glad I didn't do 33's they would have rubbed the fenders.

 

[jamesurq]

And also put this together.

Which is metal and was cheap and reasonably light weight.

Has a shelf in there but I probably won't use it. Not 100% on placement so I just threw it in there for now