7x16 V-nose

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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby pbmazda32 » Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:59 pm

Looks fantastic. I think I'm gonna steal your E track bed idea. Do you think you could post a close up picture of how you mounted the bed?
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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby wtcreaux » Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:20 pm

The hardest cut was the first one. STRONGLY recommend NOT using a Sawzall....the result was a little more less finished than I would have liked

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Vent hose mounted to the floor
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marine toilet .....waterless.....NO blackwater/ grey water, or fresh water
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E-track on the sides at 22" high. Used 2x4 lumber brackets to hold 1.25" x 1.25" 14 ga tubular steel, cut at 79". There are a total of three 1/2" plywood decks. The top one (38" x 79") has a 5" twin topper on it covered in Marine Vinyl (on sale at Joann's Fabrics, less than $30). The top one will move to the upper Etrack (with 3 steel supports) leaving the lower two (40" x 79") to slide forward (moving the supports also). A queen air mattress will fit on this.
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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby wtcreaux » Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:29 pm

Using Etrack along wall as previously described, use the lumber holders, the metal tubes are 1.25" x 1.25" 14 ga steel

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1' wood blocks lift the square tube

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3 twins


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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby wtcreaux » Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:32 pm

Security bar locked across RV latch

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Stainless steel eye bolt

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bolt fits between security handle and bar

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Lock moved to hole in handle and eye bolt......shouldnt have any surprises.....this also results in the bar being angled just right as a handle for assisting in and out......
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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby wtcreaux » Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:41 pm

Alternative to whole-vent fan is a computer fan, this one is a 120mm fan ($11 at Amazon) and moves ~ 90cfm on high.



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Toggle switch at AutoZone

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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby Rainier70 » Sat Apr 27, 2013 7:21 pm

Looks amazing! Nice work.
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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby wtcreaux » Sat Apr 27, 2013 7:30 pm

Rainier70 wrote:Looks amazing! Nice work.



Thanks.....just taking my time and using ALOT of ideas folks smarter (and more talented) than I :)
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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby wtcreaux » Sun May 05, 2013 9:27 am

100 amp circuit breaker......the red wire is from the solar controller

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Must have done something right :D , ALL green lights.....
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solar cables entering side of trailer with LOTS of silicone caulking
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MaxxAir II vent covers and solar panel (100w) - Ebay
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Mounting solar panel....used lumber strap and rebent it to form the Z-mount (a LOT less money) with plenty of caulking
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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby daveyd007 » Thu May 09, 2013 1:30 pm

You guys are doing a great job. I love the cabinet installation and its color. Did they come pre-finished like that? It's beautiful! :thumbsup:
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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby wtcreaux » Sat May 11, 2013 8:16 am

Davey,

Bought them at Lowe's - Cheyenne - 2 - 24" base cabinets and 2 - 18" wall cabinets.......the counter to is a 6' prefinished formica from Lowe's

Thanks for the compliments......even my wife was surprised how well it's turning out :D
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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby wtcreaux » Mon May 27, 2013 11:02 am

Xantrex 600w Pure Sine Inverter - used for some office equipment (printer/scanner)



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MOST important part (coffee pot) and microwave (750 watt) which plug into the 120v power strip (was able to use microwave, coffee pot, and refrigerator from my daughter's dorm room to see how it'll work).
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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby wtcreaux » Sat Jun 22, 2013 2:05 pm

30" vanity from Lowe's

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2 - 7-gallon water containers from Dick's, prevented from sliding forward by bar
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Quick-Connect garden hose couplings to allow for changing tanks
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Pipe strap securing the vanity top from sliding
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Using a Shurflow pump for water delivery
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Electric switch to prevent pump from inadvertently emptying tank if leak develops
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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby OverTheTopCargoTrailer » Sat Jun 22, 2013 3:02 pm

Anyway to make the pics a little bigger for us old and almost blind folks :o :o :o

Thanks Jerry
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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby cpinetree » Sat Jun 22, 2013 4:17 pm

OverTheTopCargoTrailer wrote:Anyway to make the pics a little bigger for us old and almost blind folks :o :o :o

Thanks Jerry


Try clicking on them, it works for me. :D
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Re: 7x16 V-nose

Postby OverTheTopCargoTrailer » Sat Jun 22, 2013 5:50 pm

Sorry it only makes them marginally bigger .....

works half ars on my 27" monitor ....
but really tinny on my ipad or iphone :cry: :cry:

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