Gypsy Caravan

[Steve_Cox]

I just noticed this thread has had almost 14,000 views, I think I was at least half of them

I started making the door this morning. The plan (I've got no plan ) is to build a dutch door with a cross-buck lower door and the upper door will have a 2 pane awning window.

Oh boy! I get to use my pocket hole jig.




I found a new use for duct tape.



The lower door; 2 layers of 5.2mm red oak plywood epoxied back to back with the frame on the outside, cross-buck pieces will go in next.

[Dee Bee]

Hi Steve

Did I miss it, or have you alredy shown pictures of the back room?

Dee Bee

Hello Dee Bee,

Well, you didn't miss anything, I guess I did. Here's a view of under the bed, shows the fresh water tank, gray water tank and power converter I will have more boudoir photos soon

I have admired your fit and finish and want to see what you have done in the back room...

[mikeschn]

The dutch door looks nice so far. You don't plan on towing that in a driving rain do you?

Mike...

[Steve_Cox]

Hi Steve

Did I miss it, or have you alredy shown pictures of the back room?

Dee Bee

Hello Dee Bee,

Well, you didn't miss anything, I guess I did. Here's a view of under the bed, shows the fresh water tank, gray water tank and power converter I will have more boudoir photos soon

I have admired your fit and finish and want to see what you have done in the back room...

As soon as I get finished making the drapes.

[Steve_Cox]

The dutch door looks nice so far. You don't plan on towing that in a driving rain do you?

Mike...

I prefer not to tow my little campers in the rain, but in the event that it does, I hope my efforts make it somewhat moisture resistant. I figure the faster I go the more pressure on the door and gaskets surrounding it. Whatayathink? I think it'll be a leaker for sure. Now you know what the duct tape was for.

[toypusher]

Steve,

I love the hinges!



Kinda hard to open with them on both sides??

[Steve_Cox]

Steve,

I love the hinges!



Kinda hard to open with them on both sides??

Kerry,

Are you referring to the self-sealing continuous hinge and door latching system?

[mikeschn]

The dutch door looks nice so far. You don't plan on towing that in a driving rain do you?

Mike...

I prefer not to tow my little campers in the rain, but in the event that it does, I hope my efforts make it somewhat moisture resistant. I figure the faster I go the more pressure on the door and gaskets surrounding it. Whatayathink? I think it'll be a leaker for sure. Now you know what the duct tape was for.

When you flee hurricanes, are you driving in the rain? Is this a hurricane evac trailer? Just wondered...

Mike...

[GPW]

having some experience fleeing hurricanes, it's best to always leave EARLY, before the rain , and endless traffic congestion...

[Steve_Cox]

The dutch door looks nice so far. You don't plan on towing that in a driving rain do you?

Mike...

I prefer not to tow my little campers in the rain, but in the event that it does, I hope my efforts make it somewhat moisture resistant. I figure the faster I go the more pressure on the door and gaskets surrounding it. Whatayathink? I think it'll be a leaker for sure. Now you know what the duct tape was for.

When you flee hurricanes, are you driving in the rain? Is this a hurricane evac trailer? Just wondered...

Mike...

Never had to flee, hope I don't. Boarded up the house 3 times in 2004 and watched 4 hurricanes pass by.

I fit the door last night. The side opposite the hinge has a clearance of about 0.025 - 0.035 of an inch, will have a foam seal behind that. That might slow water ingress a little.

[Micro469]

The dutch door looks nice so far. You don't plan on towing that in a driving rain do you?

Mike...

I prefer not to tow my little campers in the rain, but in the event that it does, I hope my efforts make it somewhat moisture resistant. I figure the faster I go the more pressure on the door and gaskets surrounding it. Whatayathink? I think it'll be a leaker for sure. Now you know what the duct tape was for.

When you flee hurricanes, are you driving in the rain? Is this a hurricane evac trailer? Just wondered...

Mike...

Never had to flee, hope I don't. Boarded up the house 3 times in 2004 and watched 4 hurricanes pass by.

I fit the door last night. The side opposite the hinge has a clearance of about 0.025 - 0.035 of an inch, will have a foam seal behind that. That might slow water ingress a little.

Now that's what I call Precision work..............

[Steve_Cox]

Now that's what I call Precision work..............

Thanks John, on some things I try to work to close tolerance, and sometimes it works out. Amazing what you can accomplish with dial calipers and a pair of reading glasses

[lisasweetie]

Steve,
Beautiful work. I have just found this thread and I have to say you do impressive work. My ex is a master cabinet builder and I've seen impressive work. Way to go. I can't wait to see the finished product. I'm sure you will make your deadline. I'll be watching.

[Lynn Coleman]

Steve it's looking great. I can't wait to see it this weekend. I'll be looking for the full tour when you get there. See ya soon.

Lynn

[Steve_Cox]

Steve,
Beautiful work. I have just found this thread and I have to say you do impressive work. My ex is a master cabinet builder and I've seen impressive work. Way to go. I can't wait to see the finished product. I'm sure you will make your deadline. I'll be watching.

Thanks Lisa. I can't wait to see it finished too

Here's a couple of pictures from tonight.