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#151 PokyBro

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Posted 22 December 2017 - 09:02 PM

Porter,

I used the super struts tie downs on my setup as well, and I’m very satisfied knowing they aren’t going anywhere.

What are you using for the camper attachment points? You can make them out of angle iron with two or three bolts going through a plate inside and through the floor pack to the outside angle iron. Check out my post if you want some pics.

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#152 Portercassidy

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Posted 03 January 2018 - 12:11 AM

Porter,

I used the super struts tie downs on my setup as well, and I’m very satisfied knowing they aren’t going anywhere.

What are you using for the camper attachment points? You can make them out of angle iron with two or three bolts going through a plate inside and through the floor pack to the outside angle iron. Check out my post if you want some pics.

Poky

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I currently went with a 4 1/2” bolts through the floor pack, although I will eventually do a more bombproof 2 plated system to lose the nut on the inside of the camper.
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#153 Portercassidy

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Posted 03 January 2018 - 12:13 AM

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#154 Portercassidy

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Posted 03 January 2018 - 12:14 AM

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Camping with the family.
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#155 Portercassidy

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Posted 03 January 2018 - 12:16 AM

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The room at the rear area when beds are deployed.
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#156 Portercassidy

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Posted 03 January 2018 - 03:31 PM

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Wish I would have installed a deadbolt lock, while I had the door torn apart. I worry that my door will Houdini itself open while I am driving down the road. I do have a deadbolt laying around from when I remodeled my house.

Maybe I install the deadbolt into the door knob area I have now, and install a RV door latch instead?

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#157 Portercassidy

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Posted 04 January 2018 - 07:30 PM

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This pic shows my access to my rear turn buckles. And the Battery and Power Converter/Extension cord access.
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#158 Portercassidy

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Posted 04 January 2018 - 07:32 PM

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My On/Off process takes me about 30 mins by myself. If I have a little help, it helps with my stress factor.
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#159 Portercassidy

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Posted 04 January 2018 - 07:38 PM

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Made a access panel with a key turn lock out of some left over Diamond plating I had. Porch light installed. Power converter face, cigarette adaptor, 2 USB ports, and a display to show my battery lvl. Thermostat, and master switch.

I am going to add an extra furnace duct out the face of this as well, to help disperse the heat to more places than my legs while I sleep.

You can also see my circular access ports for my front tie down area.

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#160 shellback

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Posted 05 January 2018 - 12:51 PM

You sure got a lot done in a short amount of time! Looking Great!


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