Doubltap's DoubleSnuggleBox

[Doubltap]

Yo Junkboy and Wagondude! Yeah I've been hitting it every chance I get. Got most of the roof on today. Will post pix tomorrow when I get done with the roof!

[Doubltap]

Well, I got all of the corner trim on today; both sides and both ends! I also finished out the starboard side with a porch light: The port side also had a porch light installed. Additionally, I installed the roof vent and and hooked up the electricity to the roof vent fan! Tomorrow [weather permitting] I'm going to start on the storage on the cabin interior, and work toward getting the interior finished.

[Doubltap]

Well, hooked up [It's campable now!] and took for a spin around the block. Stopped in front of the Topeka High Track for a photo shoot:

It's running a bit heavy [1200#]for the Cruiser's "official" weight limit [2205# w/trailer brakes /vs/1000# wo/trailer brakes], but there are lots of PTs around that pull 1400 & 1600 # on the Kansas flats with no problems, and it pulled just fine behind mine. The secrets are 1]no jerk starts, 2]avoid jerk stops, 3]do not lug the engine, 4]watch the tongue weight: keep it around 100-120 lbs, and 5] do not transport sumo wrestlers while pulling the trailer!

[Doubltap]

I installed a few additional things prior to my first camping foray next weekend: A towel ring on the port wall of the galley: , a door restraint for windy days: , installation of polyurethane coated marbleized tile flooring [just like in the galley!], and a large amount of stained and polyurethane coated interior trim. The water line running along the starboard cabin floor was chased with a combination of 1x2 and 1x4 boards: The front stereo mount and overhead storage bins were trimmed out in 1" appliqued trim from Sutherlands [No staining needed here!]: The rest of the cabin received the stained and polyurethane coated treatment carried out on 1x2s: And the ceiling vent opening got a combination of store bought and home spun trim pieces:

I put the camper outside Saturday night during a downpour, and napped inside / ate a sandwich / watched a Netflix movie [Home WiFi to my Nextbook tablet] and experienced ZERO water leaks! Hope the integrity of the seals stays up to par! Oh well, got to run, but will post pix of the first campout next weekend!

[wagondude]

That should do nicely.

[Doubltap]

Thanks Bill! It's been a long haul! Can't wait to take it out though!

[Doubltap]

A few added touches in the last day or two: Curtains on both windows:

A clothing hook on the rear bulkhead:

And another coat of polyurethane for the front stereo mount and storage bins:

Can't wait to try it out soon at a camp out!

[aggie79]

Very nice...and roomy! Congratulations on a fine build.

[Doubltap]

Wow! Thanks Tom and Linda! A complement coming from you guys really makes my day, and the whole effort worthwhile! Though I don't have anything like your skills, I really put my heart into it, and it is really great to hear kind words from master craftsmen [craftspersons?] such as yourselves!

Al Thompson
Topeka, Kansas

[Doubltap]

Well here are some pix of the first camp out with the DSB! All systems worked well, and no leaks from the rain that fell Friday night!