That huge window is gorgeous! It's coming along great David! Keep up the pace and it'll be done by summer!Staryder61 wrote:Clam, we've never had that problem with our camp stove, it does have wind shields on the sides and the back. Which also helps with the splattering of grease when doing bacon.. could drape an extra towel over the counter.. will have to see how this works out on this one.. I'd rather cook it over an open fire,
The Ravens Next has finally seen a day of sun... Weather was great, time to get her out and clean the shop,
First time back on the axle since we started her in this shop.. Needed to turn her around so I can work on the front bulkhead,
Sitting behind the TV, within one inch being the same height, will change a little with finishing, adding more weight..
Want to go camping,, David
Staryder61 wrote:
"I still haven't found good information on clearance lights for trailers over 80" wide here in Texas.. Raven will be 84" to 85" wide with the fenders. Has anyone found the answer to this problem?? Thanks in advance if you have.."
S. Heisley wrote:Staryder61 wrote:
"I still haven't found good information on clearance lights for trailers over 80" wide here in Texas.. Raven will be 84" to 85" wide with the fenders. Has anyone found the answer to this problem?? Thanks in advance if you have.."
Here is some help. I believe clearance lights are federally regulated because a vehicle can end up on any road, anywhere in the USA....:
https://one.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/standa ... rpstr.html
If you want to double check, you can call or visit your local DMV and they should be able to confirm or tell you if anything else is needed.
Best Wishes!
Staryder61 wrote:Well another tool, bites the dust...
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These things are like doing a jigsaw puzzle
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David
That's going to be a beautiful cabinet! You are jamming! Are you planning to do the same style doors?Staryder61 wrote:Well another tool, bites the dust...
Working on the Ravens bulkhead..
All holes templated and routed out, lost an old friend on this part.. Porter Cable router finally bit the dust.. guess 18 years was just to much for it.. Bought a new one at the Big Blue box store just like it.. so all my extra bases from old one work with the new....
Kreg jigged all parts together with plenty of glue and extra glue blocks..
These things are like doing a jigsaw puzzle
The 1/2" baltic birch is so easy to work with.. cuts, routs, sands great, and is very light weight...
The very center cabinet hole will be for phones, billfold, keys and remain open.. will have AC and DC in this area...
Doors will cover the lower openings and the larger openings, and shelves will be added tomorrow before sealing it all..
Hopefully weather tomorrow will be nice enough to move this outside and get it all sealed...
Thanks for following, have fun with your build, I Do,, David
aggie79 wrote::thumbsup:
Very nice David! Great to see your TD get a little sunshine.
BTW, we have two doors on our TD, but with the side tent attached to one door, and with the porta-potty in the side tent, we really only use one door. When camping, our practice is when one person makes a midnight run so does the other. It works out pretty good.
On the marker/clearance lighting issue, I'm not saying to break the law, but our teardrop is 81" outside of fender to outside of fender, and I've never been stopped. With the much narrower teardrop width and low height profile, it may not be legal but from a practical standpoint it can be seen quite well at night.
Take care,
Tom
working on it wrote:... I've long considered an easy add-on, that stands out at night... a "line of fire" type LED light bar (like added to many pick-ups). There are some that have multi-functions, and a four-way connector for easy hook-up to the trailer wiring. It's on my to-do list.... Decided on a high-mount, then I taped and screwed (using PL adhesive to waterproof the screw holes) the light strip to the hatch. The control box is inside the galley, and the 4-way plug is there too; I used a matching 4-way to mate with it (so I could use an existing hole in the galley floor to connect it under the trailer to my Spectro wiring center), then I ran the wiring inside the hatch seals for a "hidden look". Programming the sequential turn signals took 20 seconds, and done.
S. Heisley wrote:: Here is some help. I believe clearance lights are federally regulated because a vehicle can end up on any road, anywhere in the USA....:
https://one.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/standa ... rpstr.html
If you want to double check, you can call or visit your local DMV and they should be able to confirm or tell you if anything else is needed.
Best Wishes!
...Sharon....
I think I can...I THINK I can...I THINK; I CAN! (I think I did it!)
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