i am planing to build small storage/ low profile to the left and right of the bed into the cab-over for lightweight items
after this mock up we decided that it would be nice to fold up the extension, when not in use, so that underneath would be room for a sitting area/battery storage/maybe freshwater that then could be converted into another bed.
I definitely like to mock up the main features and sit with it for a bit before committing to the build
It always looks easy on the bar napkin
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I am knee deep in $hit and frankly a little tired
thinking about it. What do yall think about
macerator pumps. The plan I am contemplating
would put a macerator right below the toilet.
and then with interesting valving dump either
into a transfer tank, as yet to be determined, or
out through a simple 3/4 inch water hose. The
gray and transfer tank(black) could also be
plumb and valved to the macerator intake allowing
a discharge of a varity of things as needs change and
clean the system.
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My other problem is I can not seem to visualize how to get a 41 inch wide dinette
bed, across the full 8ft width of the camper. 3/4 plywood is HEAVY and any thing less
is bowable. So I need a 41x41 piece of something
to serve as kitchen table and lower bed that
one person can easily move into position. Maybe
making removable leaves. I dont know. Most layouts
I have seen either have a small side table or
the benches come in to the center isle a bit.
I really want to seat on the wings as is and have
a full size second bed. Wadathink?
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This is the reinforced mount for the table top which I put two small, 3/4x3/4 angle iron under it to keep it from bowing.
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This is what a disgusting mess it looked like before it was rebuilt.
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Tis shows the original table top set up as a bed. The back end of the setup has a pull out piece of wood that allows the bed to be as wide as it is.
We have a thin piece of foam that we roll out on top of the cushions or we use an air mattress on top of it to make it very comfortable. The first picture is where the slide out piece of wood is, but it isn't pulled out in the picture.
Ford F-350 4x4 Diesel
1988 Avion Triple Axle Trailer
1969 Avion C-11 Camper
As i am sealing the seams from the inside i am also testing my idea of a heat shield
See Pics over 20 degree difference
Any thoughts?
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67avion wrote:
Looks interesting, but I'm unsure what it actually tests. I wonder about the introduction of wood into the space since there is always the issue of water intrusion. Why not use an inert material that would theoretically insulate the ribs?
Looks interesting, but I'm unsure what it actually tests. I wonder about the introduction of wood into the space since there is always the issue of water intrusion. Why not use an inert material that would theoretically insulate the ribs?
the first measurement is taken on the bare rib and the second a few inches on the Luan
simple reason for the Luan is that i have it
, water seepage has crossed my mind as well by the time this is going in i may have found an alternative , or seal the wood
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You would have to use adhesive between the rib and luan then adhesive to hold the skin to the luan, no rivets.
69cayo wrote:
I went through this with mine, aside from the possible rot issue, every rivet reintroduces a direct path to the outer skin.
You would have to use adhesive between the rib and luan then adhesive to hold the skin to the luan, no rivets.
I went through this with mine, aside from the possible rot issue, every rivet reintroduces a direct path to the outer skin.
You would have to use adhesive between the rib and luan then adhesive to hold the skin to the luan, no rivets.
well, if i would go with the luan route then i would actually use way less rivets since i am riveting only the strips to the ribs and the inner skin to the 1-1/2 inch overhang on each side of ribs
Before i commit to gluing something i got to be 110% sure that it works and is tested thoroughly.
69cayo, what did you land on as a heat barrier?
Does anyone know how it was done in the Spartan or Vagabond Trailers , they have a complete wood interior ,if i am not mistaken
Back to building something......