Don & Christi's 6 x 10 Cargo Conversion

[pmowers]

Have you looked in the bath section of the big box? They make a flexible molding for going around tubs and trim. It comes in a roll that is either flat or can be folded.

[d30gaijin]

I drained my A/C unit this morning; the past two days have been the most humid I've seen in Montana.
This morning 98% humidity on my weather station with no rain, so I've been keeping unit on.

I can see I'll install a drain tube to use in trailer so I don't have to manually empty the water.

re: generator- yes, a key factor in choosing which A/C to use was one that would run on my generator.

Good job on ditchin the rooftop at cost!

Kelly,

98% humidity in Montana? OMG! If that hits Boise I am toast. I don't do well in humid climates, been there done that too many times. That's why I chose the high desert as my home. Be that as it may, as I recall for Montana that is extremely unusual, unless maybe you're in extreme eastern Montana, and then that would be only occasionally. Still, this is a year for unusual weather conditions, and no I do not subscribe to the man made global warming thing. The sun is doing some incredible solar storm/flare stuff this year and we are seeing the results.

Don

[d30gaijin]

Have you looked in the bath section of the big box? They make a flexible molding for going around tubs and trim. It comes in a roll that is either flat or can be folded.

Pat,

Thank you so much for that tip. I've only looked in the Home Depot bulk wood storage area, the area where they keep most wood moulding and some composite moulding material, none of which meets my needs. I will check the bath section. If not at Home Depot I will try Lowe's, if not at Lowe's I will try ACE hardware stores in my area.

Can you not help but love this forum and all the help available to us? If so, please consider making a small donation to the forum as I did to keep it going (and Pat, this isn't aimed at you. It is intended for anyone reading my build thread, or participating in this forum. It just seemed like a good point to put in a promo to help keep this forum going).

Don

[d30gaijin]

OK, lack comment on the hammered tin backsplash installation sort of tells me that you, like me, don't really like the look. It doesn't quite match our wood look, although I don't know exactly what look we were going for... None I can think of, just practicality in terms of having a metal backsplash area behind the propane stove inside a tiny CT.

Don

[pjo129]

I like it against the wood cabinets. Maybe if the sidewalls of the trailer were painted it would "pop" more. Just a thought.

I've enjoyed following your build. Lot's of good info.

[norcal2]

"I need some sort of flexible moulding to go around where the tin meets the formica counter top to finish it off."
I have an aluminum backsplash also, i used lightweight aluminum angle for where the counter meets the backsplash with caulk and did the same for where the cabinets meet above, i cut the angles with an angle grinder easy to do and use..and it is a little bendable for the front of my v nose which is a wierd angle..hope this helps..when you stand outside and look into the trailer you see the bottom of my cabinets..i couldnt leave them not finished!

[pmowers]

Now I need to do something about the underside of the overhead galley cabinet i.e., above the galley stove as a fire prevention measure. As it is now, the underside of the overhead galley cabinet is bare plywood. It's not visible unless you duck your head and look under the upper cabinet but it would be nice to have a fire resistant reflective metal up there.

If you know or see any of the seamless gutter or aluminum siding crews around, you might be able to talk them out of a 6 ft. strip of aluminum that they use to make gutters out of. A neighbor was having their gutters replaced, and I asked. The guy reached into the back of the trailer and handed me a roll with about 15 feet of white one side / tan other about 18 inches wide. They cannot use it because it takes more than that to prime the rollers.

The backsplash looks fine, in spite of the way the flash illuminates it. The aluminum trim on the counter and cabinets helps tie it together. It will look even better when you replace the receptacles as you mentioned.

You mentioned that you were going to Sacramento in several weeks, are you taking the trailer with you for a shake-down voyage after all the additional mods that you have completed?

Pat

[d30gaijin]

"I need some sort of flexible moulding to go around where the tin meets the formica counter top to finish it off."
I have an aluminum backsplash also, i used lightweight aluminum angle for where the counter meets the backsplash with caulk and did the same for where the cabinets meet above, i cut the angles with an angle grinder easy to do and use..and it is a little bendable for the front of my v nose which is a wierd angle..hope this helps..when you stand outside and look into the trailer you see the bottom of my cabinets..i couldnt leave them not finished!

Norcal2,

Can you supply any pics of your back splash or direct me to where I can see them? Because of the long curve of our galley I'm not sure I could get aluminum angle to bend to the curve without it buckling.... EDIT... OK checked your build thread and found the pic below of your galley counter and backsplash interface (I hope you don't mind me posting your pic in our build thread) and can just make out the aluminum angle you refer too. Unfortunately, because of the long curve of our NOT a V nose CT, I don't think I can make it work like you did. Bummer.

Don

[d30gaijin]

If you know or see any of the seamless gutter or aluminum siding crews around, you might be able to talk them out of a 6 ft. strip of aluminum that they use to make gutters out of. A neighbor was having their gutters replaced, and I asked. The guy reached into the back of the trailer and handed me a roll with about 15 feet of white one side / tan other about 18 inches wide. They cannot use it because it takes more than that to prime the rollers.

The backsplash looks fine, in spite of the way the flash illuminates it. The aluminum trim on the counter and cabinets helps tie it together. It will look even better when you replace the receptacles as you mentioned.

You mentioned that you were going to Sacramento in several weeks, are you taking the trailer with you for a shake-down voyage after all the additional mods that you have completed?

Pat

Pat,

Hey, thank you for the tip on the seamless gutter folks. I see them time to time installing around the neighborhood. I'll check them out next time I see an installation going on.

We are indeed taking the CT with us when we head out next week for Lake Tahoe, NV. and Napa, CA. We're waiting for our son to get back from his two week trip to CA. this weekend before we head out. He'll be here, well armed (a legal short barreled high capacity 12 gage pump shotgun is a wonderful deterant in the right hands ), to hold the fort down for us while we're away. We'll drive four hours to Winnemucca, NV. and spend the night in the CT parked in the Wal-Mart parking lot, then head on for Tahoe the next morning, another four hours driving time. We used to drive straight through until we got the CT. It's nice to take a bit of extra time to break the trip up, and with the CT, well wherever we pull over becomes our home away from home.

Don

[norcal2]

"I need some sort of flexible moulding to go around where the tin meets the formica counter top to finish it off."
I have an aluminum backsplash also, i used lightweight aluminum angle for where the counter meets the backsplash with caulk and did the same for where the cabinets meet above, i cut the angles with an angle grinder easy to do and use..and it is a little bendable for the front of my v nose which is a wierd angle..hope this helps..when you stand outside and look into the trailer you see the bottom of my cabinets..i couldnt leave them not finished!

Norcal2,

Can you supply any pics of your back splash or direct me to where I can see them? Because of the long curve of our galley I'm not sure I could get aluminum angle to bend to the curve without it buckling.... EDIT... OK checked your build thread and found the pic below of your galley counter and backsplash interface (I hope you don't mind me posting your pic in our build thread) and can just make out the aluminum angle you refer too. Unfortunately, because of the long curve of our NOT a V nose CT, I don't think I can make it work like you did. Bummer.

Don..i notched the front section of the v nose to make the bend in the v nose, filled in the notches with caulk doesnt look to bad..so your slight bend might be easier with a few notches on the under side of the angle.. when you bend with out notches it does buckle! even with heat..if you are in sacramento..Blue Collar Supply on florin perkins road has aluminum cheap..cheaper then wood trim along with steel and aluminum sheet, diamond, etc..its a guys project toy store!

Don

[TJinPgh]

As to our ceiling; I first installed 1" blue foam board then cut Luan paneling to fit. I spaced the Luan paneling so the ends would meet on one of the CT's overhead frame rails. I then held the Luan paneling in place and drilled 1/8" holes through the paneling, through the frame rail, and then used an aluminum pop rivet to attach the Luan panel to the frame rail. I have yet to decide what I will do about the seams, or should I say sealing/covering them but figure I'll come up with something, or steal... errr... adapt more or less. :FNP

Not sure if you've addressed this since this was posted but, I have a couple of thoughts on this depending on what you intend to do with the luan.

If you're planning on painting it then just spackle it. I'm guessing, though, that you weren't doing that.

if you're looking for a way to cover the seams that doesn't stand out too much you might try the iron-on veneer strips Should cover the gap nicely. It can then be stained to match the rest of the luan.

Won't be invisible but should look decent.

[d30gaijin]

Not sure if you've addressed this since this was posted but, I have a couple of thoughts on this depending on what you intend to do with the luan.

If you're planning on painting it then just spackle it. I'm guessing, though, that you weren't doing that.

if you're looking for a way to cover the seams that doesn't stand out too much you might try the iron-on veneer strips Should cover the gap nicely. It can then be stained to match the rest of the luan.

Won't be invisible but should look decent.

TJ,

Thank you so much for the tip on the "Iron-on" veneer strips. I was not familiar with the iron-on veneer. Be that as it may, I have not yet really given thought as to what to do about the luan seams but your suggestion is really really good. I did some on-line searching and found what you refer to. I intended to eventually clear coat the luan, maybe stain it first then clear coat it, rather than paint it, and the iron-on veneer strips will be perfect to address the seams issue and finish it off nicely.

Again, thank you so much for the excellent tip.

Don

[OverTheTopCargoTrailer]

Big Daddy Don

If you had read my thread a LONG....LONG.....LONG......LONG time ago I said that a single hose ac sucked big time.....

But my new 5,000 Btu window ac on the roof works great .....
I will however also use your idea for my single hose a/c unit.... Its an LG
the problem will be that I have 4 intake vents ....so that will make the project a lot more fun ....
but now I have a PLAN to hack that piece of sh** LG that I own

So stay tuned...thanks for the new idea :-))

I can add the LG for when it gets really really HOT !!


http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=44951&start=90


http://overthetopcargotrailer.blogspot.com/

[d30gaijin]

Big Daddy Don

If you had read my thread a LONG....LONG.....LONG......LONG time ago I said that a single hose ac sucked big time.....

But my new 5,000 Btu window ac on the roof works great .....
I will however also use your idea for my single hose a/c unit.... Its an LG
the problem will be that I have 4 intake vents ....so that will make the project a lot more fun ....
but now I have a PLAN to hack that piece of sh** LG that I own

So stay tuned...thanks for the new idea :-))

I can add the LG for when it gets really really HOT !!

OTTCT,

Wow! How did I miss that in your build thread? I've been following your build but somehow bypassed that page. Excellent idea about hacking a window unit. I really like Shadow Catcher's method of hacking but your's is quite simple. Well that's another option I now have if the modified single hose unit doesn't work out as planned. Or, as you suggest, take two units for really hot days, and it gets hot where we go. Thanks for not calling me a "Knot-head" as my 8th grade electric shop teacher always referred to his students, and thanks for the link to your build a/c hack.

On the road tomorrow with the CT and be gone for a while.

Don

[OverTheTopCargoTrailer]

Don

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