Lady Bug Winter Warrior - finally campable!

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Postby starleen2 » Sun Jun 21, 2009 7:55 am

High Desert - Yes, it will have the black spots and the other graphics as well – I’m still waiting for the paint to dry fully (Bake out in the sun) I got the media for the graphics here:
http://www.papilio.com/inkjet%20waterproof%20adhesive%20film%20media.html

RAYVILLIAN – haven’t weighed it yet. Hope to do that this week. I don’t know about the best, but I was trying to meet some of the design specifications set by mike and his OWW – with some changes.

Mikes version:
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I wanted it to be light weight and fully insulated – so there aren’t a lot of cabinets, just shelves and storage spaces. Will post the weight when It’s official, but I suspect it’s about 1000 lbs or less
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Postby Ivar the Red » Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:58 am

Looks very slick Scott!!!
Good job, as allways.
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Postby jjohnston » Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:16 pm

Very nice. And a quick build too.
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Postby drewbtaylor » Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:58 pm

So much good stuff here. Already moving my brain onto Builds #2 & #3. Very thorough, a quality design and excellent execution. You should be very proud!!! 8)
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Postby Miriam C. » Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:00 pm

:applause: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Another beauty! This one is definitely my favorite of the 3. Good job!
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Postby Catoosa Grani » Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:40 am

:applause: :applause: :applause:

Scott I really do like your "Lady Bug". It is going to have all eyes on it where ever you go. I am sure anxious to see it in person. Guess that will be at Madjacks birthday party.

See you there.
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Postby starleen2 » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:48 pm

Finally, the top hinge is now sealed and functions just fine. Stopped in at the county office and registered the camper. Did a test tow down the road up to 70 mph and pulls just fine. Even stopped by the scales and got the whole thing officially weighed – 950 lbs! Now to go camping :thumbsup:
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Postby High Desert » Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:21 pm

starleen2 wrote:Finally, the top hinge is now sealed and functions just fine. Stopped in at the county office and registered the camper. Did a test tow down the road up to 70 mph and pulls just fine. Even stopped by the scales and got the whole thing officially weighed – 950 lbs! Now to go camping :thumbsup:

950#?? Spectacular Scott! :applause:

time to go enjoy that new creation. Go have fun standing up ;) :thumbsup:
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Postby RAYVILLIAN » Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:02 am

I'm sorry Scott I see I still have the record for the heaviest WW. No you did good 950 is a good weight for a trailer that large.

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Postby mikeschn » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:50 pm

Gary,

I guess that means you have to build another one...

If you start now, you could be done by Labor Day.

BTW, I just put in for vacation that week... next step is to find that campground and make a reservation. I'll let you know where I'm at.

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Postby starleen2 » Sat Jun 27, 2009 2:29 pm

Finally got the inside of the door finished!
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Ever wondered what we did with the clear plastic with the lady bugs on it? Now ya’ know
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Plenty of storage underneath
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Mattress in place and ready to go (yep, its a regular queen size)
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Shelf for TV and other items. Mrs starleen found a stuffed Lady bug to complete the ensemble!
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Another place to store stuff ( and yes, there are lady bugs on the Air conditioner hatch behind the fan)
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Postby Miriam C. » Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:27 pm

Image Ya just need to make a quilt now.... 8)
http://home.howstuffworks.com/fly-away- ... -block.htm

http://www.quiltedfrog.com/LADYBUG%20TABLE%20TOPPER.pdf

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Just thought I would give you some extra work to keep you busy now that you are done....... 8)
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Postby S. Heisley » Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:42 pm

I missed the lady bug update! Just saw it now. They look good. Great Job! The pink material for pillow cases is just enough to accent nicely the green lady bug curtains and the lady bug floor. Well done! :thumbsup:
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Postby wlivesey » Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:36 pm

starleen2 wrote:Mattress in place and ready to go (yep, its a regular queen size)


I sure do like the queen mattress. We're going with an rv queen in ours. We aren't very tall so the 5 inches we are loosing in length shouldn't be a problem.

Your build is looking great! I'm looking forward to seeing the Lady Bug with spots. :thumbsup:
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Postby wlivesey » Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:50 pm

Someone told me you've got spots on "the bug". 8)

Let's see some pictures!
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