Build 2.0 started!

[pchast]

Looks good. Glad you got things dried in before the storms

[RJ Howell]

Built out the final Pantry cab out of XPS. Working on anything over waist high being light! I ripped some of my waste FG panels and glued them in fo draw slide backing/mounting. Like what I see so far! I will fabric and paint (maybe) the outside of the cabinet and use some peel-n-stick veneer on the doors and draw fronts. Figure to back that up with some contact adhesive (water based).

Did a mockup of the wall cabinet, which will go to the ceiling, to figure out supports. Right off the back I see extending at least the bottom to the rear wall and using that open portion as a campsite shelf. Okay maybe a small rim of sorts or netting. Just liked the look as I set the mockup in place. I'll do pic or two tomorrow as it get's a little more done.

I think I worked out my wall cabinet span issue and I'll get into that as I build and test. To say at least one aluminum angle and some FG panels will be used. Working out the draw slide mounting with the FG panel has me thinking!

[RJ Howell]

Time for some pic's!
Finally got back to finishing the hatches.



I did this differently this time with the seal being inside vs. on the surface. Using aluminum angle to be the frame/stop and gasket seal with Sikafles as the mounting and joints seal. Did a cove rout on the upper lip of the door to aid moving water over the face and ended up mounting some Z bar over the top to work as rain diverter.



Works well!

Added turnbuckles this time at midship as a bracket wasn't working out and I like the different point of contact it makes. Now I have front/rear on bolted mounts Mounts welded on) and the mid turnbuckles. This makes removal easier than the F150 build!

[RJ Howell]

Interior has changed a bit as well!



Windows still have not arrived... arg

[RJ Howell]

Just finished the update for the build https://bywaysnohighways.com/?page_id=1283

Have a peek if so interested.

[RJ Howell]

For those that like video.. Excuse the mess

[rjgimp]

Fantastic!

[RJ Howell]

Just got word! My windows are here on Tuesday!!!

Also my 180° awning is here on Friday!!!

[featherliteCT1]

My fingers are crossed for your timely delivery

[RJ Howell]

With windows coming Tuesday I feel the 4th quarter press coming on!

>I need more veneer, but not here till mid August.. Oh well, some cabinets fronts are FG panel only. I can live with that

>Ordered the balance of my electrical needs, which are actually fairly small. I'm missing my two USB/12v charge panels and coming by Monday. Some additional wiring for who knows what.. But ready

>Plumbing I found I don't have on hand what I need and will get tomorrow at that Box Store I so despise.. My local Ace doesn't have what I need.. Water pickup worked, and drain work fantastic! Now the right tubing to fit it all..

>Counters fitted and ready. I mean both sides! Lift top over frig ready for install and the lift table built, I need to design/make the leg. I'll get into that at some point..

>Balance of wall panels need to be cut. I'm templating and fitting, so once the windows are here most of the work is done. Or so I hope...

>Ceiling.. This is an ongoing battle.. I don't like blocking out all the light, yet don't want all that light or heat transference.. I think I have a solution and may sound deaden a bit. Ongoing process on the ceiling.. Another point I'll get to.

Hard week and a half coming, but I'm up for it! What's life without a Challenge or two?
Plan on traveling, having a beverage or three and relaxing on a run soon!

[RJ Howell]

First of 5 windows installed! Arrived today and worked through everything... I'm ready for tommorow and installing the balance! Took one heck of a gamble to save $1200 and it worked! Researched and bought from a Alibaba supplier. I'll past info if you want.

[bdosborn]

Have a good trip!
Bruce

[RJ Howell]

Oh ya I'm stoked! Finishing the interior oner the next couple days. Getting real close now!!

[RJ Howell]

Just saw the latest report of iceberg sights! 8 more!! I've never and hoped for seeing on this upcoming trip. I've routed this trip for several reasons. Current ETD is Wednesday the 26th. No I will not be 100%, but are we ever? As I am saying to Wifey...

Icebergs, Puffins and the furthest north! Knock two off the list, furthest north I hope to beat in the future.

Okay, I need to get back to work here..

[tony.latham]

You're going to have to edit the title of this thread.

Great work. And when you get a chance, the window link would be greatly appreciated.

Tony