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[docalex]

not super pleased with my jb weld small hole fix..... going to try this next

 

It is kind of gritty and does stick to the aluminum as well as I would like.

 

 

[docalex]

I used aluminum "T" beams mated to the existing 2x2's and pieces of a snowboards I cut to size

 

 

 

[docalex]

havelock wool insuLATION

 

 

[docalex]

eternobond tape, butyl tape ,

next polyurethane caulk

 

 

Edited by docalex, 22 December 2019 - 04:32 PM.

[docalex]

Secure and seal cabover sections ......

I was unsatisfied with the slide bolt solution because the sections of the camper move so much in relation to each other. There were quite a few holes already drilled. I reinstalled one slide bolt aligned with an existing hole. After I  moved the camper it no longer fit.

 

Here is my solution ..... clamps from China Freight that I butchered with a grinder, a couple of fasteners from amazon,  and rubber pipe insulation from home depot.

 

The clamps are removable when I lower the top.

 

They really seal well.

 

They also allow me to partially open the sides for more airflow ...

 

Still need to find some suitable carpet for the bottom back corners ??? or else?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[docalex]

Ditched the ammonia absorption fridge ... added craigslist 150$ compressor chest fridge ... and fabricated a slide out shelf in the hole ... not pretty... but works well so far ... need to trim it out and make it look nice

 

 

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battery bank  and 40 amp dc to dc charger

 

used medical lithium Ion batteries ... 3 of em... 120 amp hours capacity ... ala WILL PROWSE

 

 

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1st Real Trip .....

Went to Memorial Day FREEDOM protest in sacramento

 

Drove all night and slept in a rest stop outside sacramento... 3 of us me the old man and 2 twenty year old were surprisingly comfortable with our sleeping arrangements

 

After the protest we decided to Cross over the sierra mountains through Sonora Pass, Non of us had ever gone this way before... We Scored Great Dispersed camping ans Awesome Roadside Spring Skiing... THIS IS WHY I GOT THIS CAMPER!!!!  Yipee

 

Camper to do list naturally grew a bit with this first real outing....

 

 

[docalex]

Max Air fan

 

DIY Swamp Cooler......Prototype

Blows cold air but need to dial in water Distribution and Drips

 

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T-track Rail to seal front cabover door ... regardless of top to bottom alignment