Camp Critter update 11/6/2013

[LDK]

Today your build was #30 down on the list. Just checking on ya Larry.

Whats up captain Kirk!

I tell you what, all the little things take time. I trimmed out the door jamb, the door, hatch offset, installed both windows. I still need to put the hatch lid overhang trim on. When I'm done with that I'll have to take everything back off and apply the sealant. I'll post some pictures soon.

[campmaster-k]

Right on. I havent been hitting the tear as hard as I should. Its deer season here. I'm not a huge deer hunter but my son is and he makes me go.

[LDK]

Well so much for going camping this weekend. The camp critter is all most done except for alittle more trim work. All the little things are taking alot longer than I thought. I guess because there are so many little things.
Here are a few progress pics. Hopefully tomorrow I'll at least be maybe 95% done.

The door and trim are done. The only thing I need to do now is put a rain diverter above the door and next to the hinge knuckle.

I had to notch out the trim that goes on the bottom of the hatch. I did that so it would fit around the hasp. The hatch is so heavy I figured the hasp with a handle would be good enough.



Gettin DONE is definitely gonna be soon. I hope.

[Loader]

Looks nice Larry! Nice job trimming up the trim for the hasp.

Did you put in gas struts for your hatch? Also what is the black trim on the door?

Camping is getting closer!

[LDK]

Looks nice Larry! Nice job trimming up the trim for the hasp.

Did you put in gas struts for your hatch? Also what is the black trim on the door?

Camping is getting closer!

Hey Earl

The black thing is the seal thats on the t-molding. I'm not sure how I'll do my hatch props. It's heavy (30lbs), would that be too heavy for gas struts?? I was thinking wooden props but I haven't really decided yet.

[CliffinGA]

Great job Larry!! Your almost to that point that you can take a break and just enjoy it.

Cliff (& Sheri)

[LDK]

Here are a few more pics. I am finally done with the hatch trim!! The only thing I need to do now is install the trim on each side at the bottom, the rain diverters around the door and on the hatch hinge, fashion some kinda hatch props or struts, and apply the decals.





On this last pic I got that idea from Johnny (down under tech) on how to trim out the corners.

[LDK]

Great job Larry!! Your almost to that point that you can take a break and just enjoy it.

Cliff (& Sheri)

Thanks Cliff

Tomorrow I'll install the lower side trim and then I might just hook it up and pull it for the first time.

[mike93lx]

Hey Earl

The black thing is the seal thats on the t-molding. I'm not sure how I'll do my hatch props. It's heavy (30lbs), would that be too heavy for gas struts?? I was thinking wooden props but I haven't really decided yet.

Larry, it is definitely not too heavy for gas struts. I've found McMaster-Carr to be a great resource for Gas Strut (or gas spring, as they call them) sizing.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#gas-springs/=e3wly1

They have every style that you can imagine (including some that lock, which could be nice when you are standing under the hatch).

[Billy K]

Nice work, Larry!

Now that you have gotten yours done....I have the full interior left to do...

You should take yours out and camp. Those of us that still working at ours, can dream and hope ours are as nice, as yours.

You earned it; go enjoy it!!

[LDK]

Hey Mike

Thanks for the link. I might go with the gas struts. I just need to think on it alittle longer.

Hey Billy

Thank you for the complement. You'll get yours done soon.

[LDK]

Here is a side pic of the critter with the lower trim and the fender attached. I guess I'm about 95% done now. Just alittle more trim work and installing either hatch props or struts. Still scratching my head on that one.

[CliffinGA]

Hey Larry looks great man , just one question though, why is your electrical plug on the wrong side of the tear? They're usually on the driver side so when you bvack in its on the side the electrical box is usually on.

Cliff (& Sheri)

[LDK]

Hey Larry looks great man , just one question though, why is your electrical plug on the wrong side of the tear? They're usually on the driver side so when you bvack in its on the side the electrical box is usually on.

Cliff (& Sheri)

Hey Cliff

I've never owned a trailer before so I didn't know which side to use. I guess it really depends on which way you approach the power pole. Doesn't matter, I have a 25 foot 12 gage cord I can easily slide under the camper.

[WhitneyK]

Looks great Larry!!!

Can't wait to see it in person.