DD, on the road to LCG

[StPatron]

I installed the roof vent today. Holes were drilled in the corners from the inside and then the router was used on top to connect the dots.



Butyl sealant tape was added around the perimeter and the vent was screwed in place.



Electrical connections were made, test run was successful. The framing was coated with epoxy and the trim ring was cut to fit and added. Some touch-up paint work is needed along with a few more coats of epoxy on the upper cabinet door. (I couldn't resist using the fish knob.)



This fan will work for now until I can replace it with a Fantastic Fan.

The check-off list is getting shorter!

[aggie79]

Gary,

Looks like the fan installation went well! I know that is a pucker moment when cutting through a perfectly good roof. I like how the interior trim finishes out.

LCG looks achievable for the Diner's first appearance!

Take care,
Tom

[Loader]

Looking good Gary! Looking forward to seeing the Diner at LCG.

I agree, intentionally cutting a hole in one's roof is a stressful moment.

[angib]

Seeing what is directly under the vent, I don't think I want to know what this meant:

...test run was successful.

[StPatron]

Tom: Yeah, I think the trade-off for the pucker factor is the ease of installation. Simply cutting a hole and dropping something in place was a welcomed task that day.

Earl: Welcome to my build thread, glad you stopped by. Looking forward to meeting you and Kerry at LCG.

Andrew: Oh no, that process you refer to has already been well designed, engineered and tested!

Let me rephrase... The fan, following installation, was still receiving power which demonstrated the electrical wiring was intact and had not been compromised by errant fastener placement. It also indicated that soldered connections were also intact. The on/off switch was in working order and the fan blades rotated in such a manner as to slowly evacuate the room atmosphere. Further testing indicated, however, that room air exchanges were insufficient and would not adequately clear the air of even a mouse fart.

[aggie79]

Let me rephrase... The fan, following installation, was still receiving power which demonstrated the electrical wiring was intact and had not been compromised by errant fastener placement. It also indicated that soldered connections were also intact. The on/off switch was in working order and the fan blades rotated in such a manner as to slowly evacuate the room atmosphere. Further testing indicated, however, that room air exchanges were insufficient and would not adequately clear the air of even a mouse fart.

I don't know if I've ever heard of that type of quality assurance testing before.

[StPatron]

Painting has begun.

[S. Heisley]

Hmmm...You're intelligent, handy with tools, and have a good sense of humor...I predict that you will build a beautiful camping trailer and not be bothered by, but rather laugh at, the gremlin snafus that throw themselves at you while building it.

[campmaster-k]

The, "Mouse Fart". Is, indeed, an honored and time tested Quality Assurance guideline. It also has been the scapegoat of many a slipped flatulence. Heck the mouse fart is and has been used for many useful applications.

[aggie79]

Hi Gary,

The black paint really complements the wood. Does the painting mean that you're in the final stretch of your build?

Take care,
Tom

[StPatron]

:thinking: Hmmm...You're intelligent, handy with tools, and have a good sense of humor...I predict that you will build a beautiful camping trailer and not be bothered by, but rather laugh at, the gremlin snafus that throw themselves at you while building it.

Yes ... there have been quite a few laughs along the way!

[StPatron]

The black paint really complements the wood. Does the painting mean that you're in the final stretch of your build?

Yes, the end is finally in sight, Tom. I'm struggling with the door now, but the to-do list is short: finish hatch and clearance lights wiring, license plate holder/light, build divider shelf in desk cabinet, a few plumbing odds and ends, hang curtain and shower rods, epoxy coat table edge and a few other touch-up items. Nothing big left other than the hours and hours and hours of prep for the black gloss paint. I agree, I felt the black was a nice complement for the wood but I anticipate it being a major pain applying and maintaining.

[jkidd6339]

Go Go Go !!

[StPatron]

The rush is on to be ready for LCG. All wiring is now complete. A few more coats of black gloss paint yet to go, door trimming and some odds and ends and touch-up work. Here's the latest.

I hung the curtains today. The "kickplate" underneath the dining table was covered in cedar strips with the recurring design. I also replaced a piece of boring white ceiling panel trim with cedar strips and used thin cedar strips for the ceiling-to-wall trim.



Curtain rod holders were made from... you guessed it.. crosscut cedar. I don't like how the curtains hang, I think I need to add some more cafe rings.


The sheet vinyl flooring was covered with new tiles.
At the left is the cedar strip covered wheelwell.


I couldn't decide what to use for the top of the display shelf area between the two cupboards. Finally, the idea of a large stained glass nightlight seemed to be a good fit. I repeated the same design element that I've been using with the cedar strips.





This is a test for light intensity. I'll permanently install the light later.



The door has been a big challenge. In hindsight I probably should have installed the door before covering the sides with cedar. The varying width due to the moisture content and the imperfection of cedar fence pickets were hurdles that I couldn't overcome. When dry-fitting a small test area,it didn't work, didn't match-up. I put the door work on the back burner while working on other areas and finally decided I'd use the design element vertically and angle the strips. Yeah.. it's kinda wild.


Not to leave my tomcat Dewey out of the project, I decided he would need a cedar strip food and water bowl holder. Here's my shop kitty, Corina, modeling the new bowl holders.


Ok.. that's it for the cedar strip work, at least for now. Once the galley is complete I'll snap a pic of the cedar strip work above the cupboards. Hmmm, a cedar strip battery box on the tongue might be a good idea.

[CliffinGA]

Gary beatiful job on the cedar work and truly amazing workmanship you've done on the diner. That is one trailer that you will be giving tours of anywhere you go for now on!!

Cliff