New Build...first attempt.

[jeff0520]

It's looking great. You'll be camping in no time

[Rick Chiddy]

Howdy all,

Well, we've had our first

So, the wife kicked me out of the garage...I guess I'm on hold until Spring.

But that's OK, it'll give me a chance to save up some

I will still work on ideas for the galley and nifty attachments though. The mind never stops.

I'll be checking in from time to time.

[PKCSPT]

Congratulations

[Rick Chiddy]

Well, Thanks Karen.

A little confused though.

[Rick Chiddy]

Ok,

Weather is still an issue. Cold. Kinda lost me drive for a while. Puttering here and there on nicer days, but few and far betwixt.

[Ned B]

hey Rick,
how goes the build?

[Rick Chiddy]

Hey Howdy All,

Finally back at it, though it's tough getting motivated with the weather we have had lately. I mean, SNOW ??... on Memorial Day Weekend ??!! And 4 days later... it's 80 and humid. Can't win. Anyway, progress is being made...slow but sure.

Updates to continue.

[Rick Chiddy]

Alrighty then,

Not completely finished, but, I think it's camp able! Trying to figure out how to secure my hatch ...going down the road, it wants to lift open. Just might resort to a garage door handle.

I would also like to design a tongue box but, that might have to wait. Thinking of something that slopes to the front as well as both sides. That's a lot of geometry, not to mention angled cuts. I think the aerodynamic benefits might be worth it though.

Waiting for a decent day to take some pics , the weather is not co-operating.

Till next time,

[aggie79]

Rick,

You know we're waiting on the pics! Once you've camped, you'll realize the build journey was worth all of the effort and you'll have a sense of pride like nothing else.

Take care,
Tom

[Rick Chiddy]

TA-DAAAA...

Ok everybody, here she is !! Like I said earlier... not entirely done but, I'm gonna call it good enough to sleep in.

Let's see if I remember how to post pics.

Well... now I don't know if it's me, or the computer. I HAVE pics...just can't seem to get them on here. New puter...don't know if I like this Windows 8. I'll keep trying.

[Rick Chiddy]

Ok, it's official. I do not like Windows 8. I have pics but, I can't post them because they are too big. I had a program on the old puter that would resize them but, I don't remember where I got it. gggrrr...

Yeah...just ggrrr.

[KCStudly]

Try using Paint

Scroll down and select "How to resize pictures"

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/how-use-paint

[Rick Chiddy]

Ok KC ... I'll give that a shot.



Well, look at that... THANK YOU SIR !!







That's all I have for now. I added a tongue box today. What a pain in the arse, but, A necessary evil.

I tested her out Friday night, in the front yard. Slept pretty good except for the pillow the wife gave me. I'll have to get a different one.

I will make a couple of changes, but, I think I'm good to go for now. I am thinking about some Wiley Windows... need more research. I also have plans for a self contained canopy.

Ok, I'm beat... till next time,

[Rick Chiddy]

Finishing up nicely. Finally got my tongue box done, varnished the galley, fixed my sticky door and made some wheel chocks . Now I need some supports for a privacy curtain.

Our Renaissance Faire starts on July 6TH... I think I'm ready. Hopefully, I can get a site in the shade, so I won't have to worry about a tarp or anything yet.

If anyone knows of a good set of instructions for Wiley Windows, please let me know. All I can find on here is kinda vague, and one good pic. I understand the concept... just want to make sure I don't mess it up....too many times.

Till we meet again,

Happy Trails

[harleykamper]

That's coming right along. Keep it up and you're be roasting marshmallows in no time.