Something New Is Afoot - Building Our New Camper

Another day and more progress. These should be self-explanatory as to what we are doing.




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I enjoyed building out my Grandby almost as much as using it.
Looks good. Have fun building and using.
 
thx for posting, and its kinda fun to try and figure out what goes where. i am sure you have it all dialed in. i think i see an exhaust/air inlet thingamajig...
 
November 2, 2024 update. We’ve made steady progress. The tops of our combination storage bins and seats are completed except for finish trim.




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The oak trim for around our open cubbies in the main cabinet is assembled.




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Our four drawers are partially completed.




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We completed a portion of the cabinet face around two hanging drawers. An old piece of plywood serves as a temporary counter top for layout. First, we constructed a template and fitted the drawers. The final piece was then cut and mounted.




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November 6, 2024. Our doc has kindly given us a much needed refill on our prescription to get away. Our new camper and truck are coming together, but our work continues.

The water tank is buttoned up, partially filled, and all connections pass the leak test.




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The cabinet face is fitted and work continues on the other end surrounding the two upper drawers.




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The red oak drawer faces are glued in place.




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And cut to final dimensions.




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Oak trim pieces are receiving finish coats of polyurethane.




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A few days later. We are working on several small projects related to the camper. The drawers are finished and have all the hardware installed.




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We finished wiring the truck to camper interface. We also did our first oil change on the new Ranger. The easiest access to the engine oil filter is through the left front wheel well with the tire removed. This allowed a photo of the front suspension wrenching – did not take photos at the time – and the install of beefier front springs and shocks.




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I finished up wiring the battery, Renogy dual charge controller, and ran house power over to the fuse blocks for the various circuits. I only powered up the ceiling lights. What a difference it makes having a nicely lit work area.

I also ran the propane lines, tightened connections, charged the system, and checked for leaks. The propane system is ready.

Since we started this project, nearly every day the Lady has asked, “Do we put the counter in today?” I could delay her milestone no longer. It was time.




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With it in place, we final checked the placement of the sink and stove, and cut holes back inside the shop.




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Accurate, well-cut holes; a milestone I’ve been waiting for. The counter went back in the camper. Next up on the project - we will wire all the circuits and install the furnace.




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Julie completed finish sanding of the oak frame for the cabinet front. She moved on and got them stained.




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I took care of boxing in the furnace enclosure, adding cold air in and warm air out ports. I also added switches that can be easily reached from outside the door.




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The right side of the camper is mostly done. We await delivery of three seat cushions.




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We added a solid oak kick plate along the bottom of the seat boxes just inside the door. Julie apologizes for the shadow but I cannot complain. She has been taking most of the build process photos with her phone. Last up on this side is to install the table and table mount.




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We installed the sink and stove.




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We have fire!



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Another day. All the wiring is completed, tested, and working as it should. It is almost time to button up the cabinet and install the face and trim.

I mentioned the furnace enclosure. All the switches are wired and working. The furnace is installed and fired up. It works!



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We are more in need every day to take Doc up on that prescription.

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