8*20 Toy Hauler Build

[flboy]

Here's my latest progress. Really just starting.

 

[bdosborn-SMB]

Scotchlok connectors are the worst, you're smart to redo them.
Bruce

 

[flboy]

My Facebook Marketplace score on a brand new sink and faucet for the build. Literally 60 percent off new price.

Also, welding in cross member for the holding tanks. Have all the sensors, heating pads and etc. Will post video on install in a week or so.

 

[flboy]

Getting the tanks in. 35 Gallons of Gray water and 42 gallons of Black Water. I still need to install the tanks sensors before I put the floor back down.

 

[bdosborn-SMB]

I've had great luck using the Mopeka Pro tank sensors that integrate into the Victron CerboGX. I have one on the fresh water and one on the diesel heater tanks.
Bruce

 

[rose090999]

Looking good! Keeping an eye on your build progress and getting ideas.

 

[flboy]

I've had great luck using the Mopeka Pro tank sensors that integrate into the Victron CerboGX. I have one on the fresh water and one on the diesel heater tanks.
Bruce

I bought these 33-240 ohm sending units from Amazon..From what I read in the Cerbo GX user manual, it should work in that range and I just have to calibrate full. It should work, you think?!

 

[bdosborn-SMB]

I bought these 33-240 ohm sending units from Amazon..From what I read in the Cerbo GX user manual, it should work in that range and I just have to calibrate full. It should work, you think?!View attachment 2412052

It should work since it's a resistive type.
Bruce

 

[flboy]

I got the tanks installed, but have the Blackwater Tank sensor yet to install when it arrives and I need to solder up a wire harness to get the tank heater pad wires and tank sensor wires routed to where they need to be. Next, I'll get the insulation in the front floor area and start buttoning it up.

 

[flboy]

Another Video:

 

[flboy]

Picked up all the Styrofoam Insulation from Lowe's this afternoon..Starting that process tomorrow.

 

[flboy]

I am thinking of not using paneling in my conversion..My thought is to sand the existing plywood smooth, then use a spackle to fill and surface cracks, screw dents, and etc., them put down an orange peal coating and paint similar to how you would finish drywall.

I have not had a good experience with paneling in CTCs over the years and it is expensive these days. Additionally, I think this will look better and be more repairerable if needed.

Thought? Will this work?

 

[bdosborn-SMB]

A lot of the van guys paint their plywood walls instead of using paneling.
Bruce

 

[flboy]

I made 2 videos this week. One is an update on where I am at on the build and the other is about the Victron Power System I build up for the trailer. Check them out.

 

[flboy]

Facebook Marketplace find on the toolbox. I painted it up and will be modifying and partioning it to be a Generator Box also. My Predator 3500 fits in there well.

 

[flboy]

Been Insulating. Got the fron floor back down over the holding tanks and getting the 1" Styrofoam in the walls and furring strips and 2 inch Styrofoam in the ceiling.

 

[rose090999]

Nice work! Build looks like it coming along nicely...

 

[flboy]

Putting windows in today. Had to cut a stud and weld in the window frame.

 

[flboy]

Episode 7 on the insulation. I'll have a video ready on the window installation in a few days.

 

[flboy]

I was cutting more holes in the CTC today..Added a city water hookup and the tank gravity fill inlet. The AC came in today, So I am going to install it tomorrow. Then the awning..At that point, I will be focused on interior. Will have cabinets in a week hopefully.

I am careful to always back fixtures with plywood so there is something of substance to screw into
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