Nookery Updates -- 25 Oct Update. Working on the galley

[GPW]

Bonnie , I made mine super super simple ... just a hole in the floor big enough to pass the plug through ... A small 2x4 scrap to cover the hole for now (keep any bugs out) ... I eliminated that ($) power connector altogether...
Ps. you can see the first hole next to the galley wall was misplaced and drilling into the cross member under the floor ... second hole was successful ... we’re going to add a couple cup hooks to route the electrical wire better and keep it off the floor ...
Figuring a lot of little changes will happen , once we get a chance to live in it for a while ...

[bonnie]

That's what I was aiming for. The killer is, I have it all now and will need to see if I can make it work.

[GPW]

Be CAREFUL with that Electricity !!! make sure you have the hot , neutral and ground correct ... otherwise ... Gotta’ be “Code" with this , reason I just bought a prewired unit with GFI (easy) ...!!!

[bonnie]

Glen, you are so right. I am lucky that the connector is color coded and actually very easy to wire. I pretty sure I've ruined the GFI extension chord, as I had problems stripping the wires. I was trying for no bugs and no water. Maybe the outlet will come apart and I can have both? Time will tell. I'll post pictures of the final arrangement.

[GPW]

I’ve got to make a Cork for mine (driving or stored) ... and put it on a string so I don’t lose it ...
I really like the little GFI connector for the FS ... really easy , and when the power is disconnected , it shuts off, so when you re-connect everything doesn’t come on at once... Simple is BETTER ... for me !!!

[bonnie]

Cork! I thought of that too. I can actually pick up fairly large sized cork at Hobby Lobby or Michaels. I thought about having two actually, one for when I'm traveling to fully seal the hole and one with a hole in it to fit the width of the cord. it could be split so it could be slipped on the chord. The pressure of the floor hole would keep it together. No bugs!

Worked on the window tonight. I think I have a working closer/opener that will work with the screen. tomorrow, to dark to take them tonight.

I'd get more done, but it seems like I get to sit and think a lot when I'm working on the Nookery. So peaceful to just enjoy my lovely little teardrop.

[GPW]

As an Artist, we don’t shop at HL or M’s any more ... They're just waaay too expensive !!! Lots of places to find better supplies for LESS ... Less controversial too ...

Thinking a plug made of Foam might work too ... we already have that

[bonnie]

After a really pleasant weekend; I tackled the window. It now opens and closes and has a screen.

I adapted a lid stay to use as an opener.



It worked once I added a small block of wood to the frame. The window opens about 4-5 inches. Enough for my needs.



Then I found a tiny knob to use on the end. It also acts as a stop for the lid stay.



The lid stay closes at an arc in front of the screen which should keep eye injuries down. It also has enough drag to keep the window open and closed. So, with luck, no leaks.
When I finally mount the curtains the window stay will be in front of them when closed.



The screen fits snugly in the frame and the pull fits just under the spline. That should limit the bugs. I had to spend a lot of time trimming the screen frame to make room for the stay's movement. All in all it was about 1.5 inches.

While the solution has it's issues, I think it will work well enough. For under $5 for the parts, I think it will do. Looks cute, too.

Added bonus picture. Here's my lovely step stool to get into the Nookery.



I'm beginning to think the sit and swing your legs in should be classified a reverse crunch. Especially after getting in and out of the Nookery all afternoon while working on the window.

[atahoekid]

I like all the details you're adding to the Nookery to make it your own. Well done!

[GPW]

[bonnie]

Thank you for the comments, Mel and Glen. It's good to be encouraged.

[GPW]

You’re just what this camper needed.... someone to give it a little TLC and finally finish it out ... And CAMP in it ...
What , no curtains ?

Ps. the street side window shouldn’t be much trouble eh ?

[bonnie]

You’re just what this camper needed.... someone to give it a little TLC and finally finish it out ... And CAMP in it ...
What , no curtains ?

Ps. the street side window shouldn’t be much trouble eh ?

That street side window is so cute. Everyone points it out.

Now that the window functions and has a screen, I can hang the curtains.

The AC hatch has to be fitted and finished, but if the weather were to hold like last weekend, I could camp without an AC. But this is Illinois and July, so not much hope of that.

[eaglesdare]

Its looking real good Bonnie. Glad you got the foamie.

[bonnie]

Its looking real good Bonnie. Glad you got the foamie.