Hello folks, time for an update!
As with last year, I've had a push to get things together and operable for my fall elk hunt. Last year I had installed a temporary gallery, and now have the new, permanent galley installed. Since my last post I completed the counter tops with a laminant surface, and t-molding edging. I tried to choose colors that would blend in with my interior so far, and it seems pretty nice except the flooring, so I'll be redoing that before I cinch everything down one last time. It will be a darker wood grained vinyl flooring.
Anyhow here's a few photos to bring us up to date.
The Isotherm 130 fridge turned out to be fantastic. Kept everything cold on setting 3. Had ground meat in the freezer for one week, and stayed completely frozen. Noise from the compressor was negligible and didn't annoy me at all. Kind of just like home if you're in the kitchen. Plus the heater is much noisier if you want na comparison.
My small fridge vent from the outside wall was very adequate for this time of year, I'll have to see in the summer. Because I have a cross vent above the stove inside, I learned a couple of things I need to address. Dust and flies (insects). I'll be putting an air filter over that vent from the inside wall behind the fridge. I rigged it so I can't take it out pretty easily, so before summer, that will be done.
I reinstalled my electrical items as before, up front in a cabinet, where it's easy to get to. I also installed a new Honeywell digital, heat only, thermometer, which I love compared to the old manual one. Keeps the temperature within 2-3 degrees, and easy to read with a lit display.
Over the summer, I picked up a brand new SMEV flush top, 2 burner stove, and a brand new Atwood Hydroflame 18,000 BTU furnace for excellent prices. Neither had seen any use before. Classifieds have really paid off in this build. I just keep my eyes open for things, and if its an improvement, and the price is right, I jump on it.
However, you never know for sure what your getting, so you have to be careful. Such was the case on the furnace. I hooked up the propane, and the electrical via the thermostat, hit the on switch and the fan started up, but the burner did not. eeeerrrhh! I didn't know this beforehand, but when I pulled the control board off to have a look, there was a flashing light behind I couldn't see until the board was removed. In addition, there was a grid label that specified what was not functioning using flashes and pauses. Turned out it was a problem with the sail switch. I pulled it out, checked continuity, and function, put it back in, and the furnace fired right up. Sweet! Thought maybe because I had had it setting on end, it might have jammed the sail switch a little. Anyhow, my old furnace was 12,000 BTU with a pilot light, this one is DSI (direct spark ignition), and 18,000 BTU. It heats up the rig faster, and cycles less, which was exactly what I was hoping for.
My plans were to have a side dinette, and though not finished it's coming right along. Up front is a cabinet for the water tank, and to the right is the battery compartment. I replaced my single 12 volt deep cycle with 2 6-volt golf cart batteries (Another good deal on classifieds, as I always try to keep the expenses down). They provided more than enough power for my needs on my recent trip, along with the 160 watt solar roof panel to keep them topped off. When folded out, the bed will be 31" x 82", so plenty enough room for an adult. My son tried it out when we we on his elk hunt, and he was pretty comfy.
Edited by PokyBro, 24 October 2017 - 01:04 AM.
