New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby Gulfcoast » Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:21 am

Picked up my trailer yesterday... first thing to do is install the A/C, so I can then insulate it in comfort.
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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby flboy » Sun Jun 27, 2021 8:16 pm

Gulfcoast wrote:Picked up my trailer yesterday... first thing to do is install the A/C, so I can then insulate it in comfort.


Congratulations! Lets see some pics.

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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby Gulfcoast » Mon Jun 28, 2021 4:19 am

Since I have a carport, even with 90 degrees outside I think the trailer will cool down pretty well being out of the sun. I'm real busy with work right now, so I won't get but maybe 4 hours a week to work on the trailer for the next few months.
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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby Gulfcoast » Thu Jul 08, 2021 2:43 pm

I got the longer side well insulated this week, plus the window A/C hatch installed in the side of the trailer. Since my trailer is under a carport it got cold inside in just a couple of hours this morning. So blessed....
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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby flboy » Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:07 pm

Sounds good! Post some pics. I'd like to see it.

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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby Gulfcoast » Fri Jul 09, 2021 1:25 pm

Let's see if I can post some pictures... I reduced them down to 25% and they still are large for some reason.
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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby Gulfcoast » Fri Jul 09, 2021 1:27 pm

Here's the hatch for my little 5000 btu A/C to slide out. I like simple..... slide the unit in and close the hatch when traveling or the A/C is not needed. I will install a small rain diverter over the top of the hatch one day soon.
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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby aggie79 » Fri Jul 09, 2021 3:33 pm

:applause: :thumbsup: :applause:
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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby salty_dog » Fri Jul 09, 2021 5:39 pm

Nice hatch! What size did you go for? Hard to find?


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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby Gulfcoast » Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:59 pm

The 18x18 that I bought on eBay fits my Frigidaire 5000 unit perfectly.
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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby Gulfcoast » Sun Jul 18, 2021 1:23 am

Got my 6x12 fully insulated and now ready to build what I will call a laptop desk in the front V of the trailer. Working one handed as I tripped and fell and cut my hand on a sharp piece of metal as I went down. These stitches will keep me working slow for 8 more days until they come out.
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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby flboy » Sun Jul 18, 2021 7:29 am

Oh no! Sorry to hear you injured your only hand. That must be discouraging. Glad to hear you are all insulated. I can't imagine how challenging it must be to work one handed.I find myself needing 3 hands sometimes! Hang in there!

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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby Gulfcoast » Sun Jul 18, 2021 8:52 am

I have two hands... but one of them is now injured, so I'm using the other one. :lol:
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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby flboy » Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:17 am

Sorry, I read that quickly and somehow thought you just had one hand to start. Lol. Hope the stitches heal fast in any case.

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Re: New 6x12 for Fishing Trips

Postby Gulfcoast » Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:35 pm

My ceiling is insulated well... I thought about using 1/4" plywood to cover the insulation. Anything else you like that is easy to work with?
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