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Postby cdub » Tue Jul 12, 2016 12:04 am

Thought i should post up my project of my 8.5 x 16 conversion.
Being an Electrician means a lot of lighting.
Hopefully the pics work and i will add the others.
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Re: New to Forum New Project

Postby m.colley » Tue Jul 12, 2016 7:05 am

welcome to the forum and to the madness. Good luck on your build.
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Re: New to Forum New Project

Postby cdub » Wed Jul 13, 2016 9:43 pm

Flooring went in easy, Vinyl planks very quick but have definitely learned that when they say let the floor float they mean it. In the sun the floor expands and lifts then goes back down when it cools.
The cabinets were a bit nerve racking as i have always bought boxes in the past for the house but i didnt want mdf board cabinets that would expand from the damp BC weather.
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Re: New to Forum New Project

Postby Iconfabul8 » Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:21 am

Looking good! What are you using to cover the walls with? I like it.
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Re: New to Forum New Project

Postby lrrowe » Thu Jul 14, 2016 6:41 am

The photos show upside down for me.
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Re: New to Forum New Project

Postby Spotman » Thu Jul 14, 2016 9:05 am

lrrowe wrote:The photos show upside down for me.


:R 8) Bob turn your tablet over....hehe.. :D

Enjoy the weekend at the campgroung, nice place, sorry I can't make it. :cry:




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Re: New to Forum New Project

Postby aggie79 » Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:15 pm

Look forward to seeing more of your project.

lrrowe wrote:The photos show upside down for me.


On my phone, using Tapatalk, they are upside down. On my computer they are right side up. :?
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Re: New to Forum New Project

Postby Spotman » Thu Jul 14, 2016 4:33 pm

On my phone, using Tapatalk, right side up?

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Re: New to Forum New Project

Postby cdub » Thu Jul 14, 2016 9:07 pm

The photos show right side up when i view.
The wall panels are rv wall panels. I liked the appearance of these but they are an MDF product and we had a water issue with the windows and ended up replacing the rear panels with a luan panel style.
Cabinets are not my skill set so i was concerned about making them and having the inside look mickey mouse. They went together OK but had a couple of difficulties, mainly as the walls and ceiling are nor a flat and square surface to measure from.
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Re: New to Forum New Project

Postby cdub » Sun Jul 17, 2016 11:00 am

Cabinets are looking better than i though, only a few issues with fit from not being perfectly square and flat. The stove is a donor from a demo camper that we sanded og the rusted chrome and painted black. The sink is an Ikea 1 1/2 with cold water only. I have the pump from the donor and added a small pressure tank to steady the water flow. I still have to plumb the water lines and install the water tank under ther trailer. I have a 30 gal tank to go between the axles. i also have a 20 gal grey tank that was the fresh tank from the donor that is fitted under the sink counter.
installing the counter top although a challenge to cut and fit the plywood turned out well once i routered the laminate. The face is a 1/2 by 2 maple. All the cabinets and doors are maple.
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Re: New to Forum New Project

Postby flboy » Sun Jul 17, 2016 2:44 pm

Really nice! I like what you have done. Are you installing a toilet and shower also? I couldn't tell from the photos.
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Re: New to Forum New Project

Postby cdub » Sun Jul 17, 2016 2:49 pm

No toilet or shower. We have always bush camped and used pit ot just bush. As for shower i may put in a hot water on demand in the future.
The fridge is in now as well as the furnace but i have to get the propane lines properly installed as i discover working with soft copper is harder than using regular copper pipe and soldered connections.
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Re: New to Forum New Project

Postby steve cowan » Sun Jul 17, 2016 4:12 pm

That's some nice looking work there.I like it. :thumbsup:
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Re: New to Forum New Project

Postby cdub » Sun Jul 17, 2016 4:29 pm

I will have a few more pics once the varathane finish cures for the fridge doors. I ended up having to buy a new 6 cu ft as i had a miscommunication with store regarding a used fridge. I swore they said it was 6 cu but it was 8 so the cabinet wouldnt fit as the vents had already been cut.
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Re: New to Forum New Project

Postby m.colley » Sun Jul 17, 2016 6:00 pm

Looking good.Your project is coming along good. Keep up the good work.

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