Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Ok... so I have been smelling a strong mold smell in my CTC for well over a month now and was thinking I had a leak somewhere, but I could find no evidence of a leak.

Long story short, I left a 2 bananas in my microwave that I put there when packing for my last trip which I had to abort for work.

It was nasty! No pics to share .. just take my word for it.

Smell gone now. The bananas were completely decomposed and dried up hard. Nothing but the peels were left. Amazing!

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Ok.. making some upgrades prior to camping season here and in anticipation of spending a lot of time on the road in the CTC next spring. I have been wanting to build a new dinette top slightly wider than previous since I have room in the aisle. The dinette I have now was cut down from the donor camper and is a bit flimsy and the gray paint is chipping off. I added 4" to the width which is just enough to let me set there with my elbows both on the table. Much more comfortable. The aisle opens up there much more than 4 inches.. so space not really used.

I decided on 3/4 in furniture grade plywood, routed edges and then I did my best to create a faux granite look with a little kit I got on Amazon. Basically a black base coat, three shades (charcoal, tan, white) dabbed on with sea sponges. Letting it all dry now then I will put the second coat of clear epoxy on. Should be dry enough tomorrow to install.









Finish coat drying. Not going to fool the granite folks... but I think it looks nice. Just couldn't find anything in the size I needed... so made it the best I could.





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Wow! that looks great.

Love it!

That's nice! Looks like granite or "granit-yte" to me. I've done a few faux finishes, they look good if you know when to stop. I tend to try to achieve symmetry and balance but nature doesn't work like that. The more random the pattern is the more realistic it appears. The real secret is getting enough clear coat on to give the finish a deep look. I found that at least 3 coats are needed, and knock it down with fine sand paper and clean with alcohol and a tack rag in between coats. You can go too deep and then it just looks like a piece of plastic so again, ya gotta know when to stop. I really like that ogee edge. I use it all the time to soften edges and get a classic look.
Looks good Don.

McDave

Thanks all.


The epoxy dried much quicker than I expected.

Much better.





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flboy, Howdy;

yup, looks like ya got yerself a winna there.

hank

hankaye wrote:flboy, Howdy;

yup, looks like ya got yerself a winna there.

hank

Thanks.... I probably will have to re-upholster the cushions at some point now. It was pointed out to me that they clash with the table top now. Never said I was an interior decorator.

flboy wrote: I probably will have to re-upholster the cushions at some point now. It was pointed out to me that they clash with the table top now. Never said I was an interior decorator.

They do? I guess I'm in the same boat with you. I don't see anything wrong with the cushions. ... ..

McDave

flboy, Howdy;

Then it will be the rugs in the kitchen, then ... crap, just use some
of your dabbin' sponges and do some mods to the upholstery

hank

Don,
Your table looks awesome! The router work really adds a classic look. Nice!

FlyBye wrote:Don,
Your table looks awesome! The router work really adds a classic look. Nice!

Thanks! It is the same edge I routed on all the cabinet doors.

I ordered some .025 diamond plate to panel the chair bases within the next few weeks. I seem to kick the white bases up a bit and scuff them. The diamond plate will look good I think. Going to find out... it is on the way.

Has anyone on the forum noted a purchase list for getting started on the build portion of these trailers? Favorite products used? Where to purchase?
I.e.
windows-plumbing-electrical components-


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BigDave_185 wrote:Has anyone on the forum noted a purchase list for getting started on the build portion of these trailers? Favorite products used? Where to purchase?
I.e.
windows-plumbing-electrical components-


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Here is a list I started with on page 2 of this blog. I added some things for sure and changed a few things later... but this is a start. It doesn't have a lot of the Home Depot building materials and etc. I bought locally, and some of materials and pieces I salvaged from a "donor camper". .


Qty 4 Renogy 2 Piece 100W Monocrystalline Photovoltaic PV Solar Panel Module, 12V Battery Charging ( already received )
Islandoffer 5 Pairs of MC4 Male/ Female Solar Panel Cable Connectors
bayite DC 6.5-100V 0-100A LCD Display Digital Current Voltage Power Energy Meter Multimeter Ammeter Voltmeter with 100A Current Shunt
Absolute USA ANL200-4 4 Pack ANL 200 Amp Gold Plated Fuse
Db Link ANLFH01 0-Gauge ANL Fuse Holder
P3 P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor ( already received )
Marinco 701 Battery Disconnect Switch ( already received )
ParkPower 150BBIW.RV 15 Amp Power Inlet, White
JR Products 11371 White 8 foot Elixir Style Screw Cover
qty 3 DB Link RT4 4-Gauge Ring Terminal (2 Red and 2 Black)
Camco 40431 RV Roof Vent Cover (White)
Ventline (V2111-13) Polar White Horizontal Exterior Wall Vent
Pyramid RPB425 Ground Wire 4-Gauge, 25 Feet, Flexible, OFC Cable Wire, Translucent (Black)
Pyramid RPR425 4 Gauge Power Wire 25 feet OFC (Clear Red)
Thetford 12524 Aqua Magc IV Closet Bolt Package
Dicor (BT-1834-1) 1/8" x 3/4" x 40' Butyl Seal Tape
Dometic 385345892 3" Socket Floor Flange
Dometic 310 Series Standard Height Toilet, White
E2 by Scoshe EWFH Single ANL Fuse Holder
Powermax 110 Volt to 12 Volt DC Power Supply Converter Charger for Rv Pm3-55 (55 Amp)
Custom Roto-Molding 93 RV Tank Grommet
Parallax Power Supply FB9 Fuse Block
Install Bay MANL30 - 30 Amp Mini ANL Fuses (2 Pack)
Camco 40033 Replace All Plumbing Vent Kit (Polar White)
LAVA RVHD-2015 OmniPro RV & Marine HDTV Antenna
PowerMax PMTS-30 30 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch
Tonsiki Motor Car Truck Boat DC Digital Voltmeter Three Hole Panel DC 12V Cigarette Lighter Power Socket Dual USB Port GPS Port
Reliable - Pure Sinewave 1500W Inverter ( already received )
LCD 40A 12V/24V MPPT Solar Panel Regulator Charge Controller &USB Three Timer KJ ( already received )
New Waterproof Four-in-one T-shape Bottom Bracket MC4 Solar Panel PV Connector
3 x RV LED 12v Fixture Ceiling Camper Trailer Marine Double Dome Light
Atwood 91447 ECO Thermostat Front Mount Water Heater RV G6A6E Spark Electrode
Wholesale 5M 3528SMD 60LEDs/m LED Strip Light Non Waterproof Flexible 12VDC Lamp
Stove / Range Grate Rubber Grommets - Set of 4 - Black for Camper Motorhome RV ( already received )
RV Atwood Water Heater Switch # 91859 ( already received )
Atwood Main Burner 6 GA Pilot Service Kit #92615 ( already received )
RV Atwood Hydro Flame Furnace Thermostat, 12V /HYDF 36684/38453 ( already received )
Quick Probe for RV / Camper / Trailer / Motorhome Tank Monitoring System ( already received )
RV KIB 4 Tank Monitor Panel - New KIB # M28VWFW ( already received )
7*14' Rubberized flooring for Garage Area
RV Trailer White Plastic City / Gravity Water Fill Dish Lockable Hatch Cover

Wow!!! Thank you!!!


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