Well said. I checked this website multiple times a day to read up and get inspiration. I was worried this project would take a lot longer than expected to get it campable but it seems like we can hit our Target dates! I agree it's a fun build but I'd rather be using it.Staryder61 wrote:Quick update::
Yesterday: Front bulkhead re-installed,, had two pieces of 1/8" ply left over from skinning the inside of the roof. So scabbed them together for the skin.. Seam will be inside behind the shelves of the bulkhead and eventually behind doors.. Glued on skin using PL Premium, ratchet clamps to hold in place, , shot with wide crown staples on low air pressure..
Get the struts over the skin in today and continue with the wiring..
With each post I'm that much closer...
Starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.. sure hope it's not a bullet train...
I agonized for several months whether to start this project.. should I do it? could I do it? what would it cost? I am doing it !!!
For anyone that wonders the same thing..
Work on a plan.. start getting things together and then jump in.. You won't regret it..
You might make some mistakes,, I have... and I have learned from them,, fixed them and moved on..
And use this forum,, the people here are great.. a very big help.. anything you run into, you're not sure of, can be found here.. read and ask questions..
I remind myself,, just how much we will enjoy this when it's done.. get away from the house,, meet new people and have a blast camping...
That's what it's all about.. Building it and then using it.. Have fun, David
I came to your build Journal to asked if there were any updates and there was this post that didn't pop on my subscription feed.Staryder61 wrote:re purposed light in place..
Having a problem with the ceiling,, it bubbled.. glue let go.. I think it was the humidity.. I used PL Premium and a 1/8" notched adhesive spreader when I did it.. will have to fix at a later date....
Ok, BRAGGIN RIGHTS HERE FOR A MINUTE....
The following pictures are of a console my 18 year-old son made for his pick up..
Can you tell he is proud of his CHEVY Silverado? He got the truck on his birthday.. buying it himself from (me) his dear ole Dad.. I am so PROUD of him...
Chevy bow tie is routed in solid surface and backed by same ply he built the console out of. It's his change compartment..
He free handed the bow tie on a router table.. then sanded and filed it to perfection...
The console houses his CB and the switches are for the numerous things he plans on adding to the truck...
Told him I want one next....
The boys got talent....
Staryder61 wrote:...
Worked on trailer wiring a little the last couple days, only to find out there's a major short somewhere.
Hooked up to the Suburban and killed it..
Lost everything on the Suburban, all electrical.. wouldn't even start.. the battery had been drained to 5% in a matter of a few minutes..
Suburban has a factory tow package on it,, trailer connection on the back of it is a 7 pin, bought a 7pin to 4pin adapter.
After disconnecting the battery and charging it, hooked the adapter and tear back up. Same problem, drained the battery again..
Re-checked all the wiring and connections, everything is good..
Little brother gave me another adapter, so will try it today and see what happens.. he thinks there's a dead short in the adapter I was using.. Possible ?? Maybe ?? if the other adapter doesn't work then I will be at a total lost..
Has anyone else had a similar problem?? I am open to suggestions and comments..
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