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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby DTCOOPER » Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:18 pm

I've got 2- 13,500 on it. One running through the panel converter, and the other wired to a flanged inlet in the floor (wiring ran through the wall cavity, hidden out of the way), then you can reach under the trailer with an extension cord and plug into that inlet, for the other one.
My thinking is, at Campgrounds, the pedestal usually has a 30 amp receptacle, as well as another 20 amp circuit.. Plug the camper cord into the 30 amp, and the ext cord into the other 20 amp circuit.
About 30 minutes with both ac's running, when it's 90 outside, and you can blow breath vapor in there. 8)
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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby DTCOOPER » Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:40 pm

I got the storage cabinet/pantry framed up last night. I had some LED tapelights that I put inside and a switch for them. This area will be a storage cabinet for bags, towels, etc. As well as a couple of shorter shelves in the top section for canned goods, groceries, etc.
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Despite the camera angle making it appear awkward, the frame is square and true. :lol:
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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby roadinspector » Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:16 pm

:thumbsup:

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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby Mud_Bug » Sat Feb 02, 2013 4:43 am

Damn brotha, that's looking real good. I'll be getting with you in a few weeks to install windows and such in mine. Hopefully it won't take us long to get it done. I ideally got a little more done to mine this past week, no pics tho.
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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby DTCOOPER » Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:43 am

Thanks Sir !
Yes sir, just let me know when you want to do it. We need to get several things done to yours. We are going out of town Thursday the 14th through the 18th. But we'll be around other than that ! :thumbsup:
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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby DTCOOPER » Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:45 am

Got the FRP and tileboard finished in the bathroom.
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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby DTCOOPER » Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:47 am

Got a lot more done in the kitchen area. PLumbing is done ! Water lines hooked up to sink, got laminate installed on counter. Just some assorted pics. :applause:
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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby hankaye » Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:47 am

DTCooper, Howdy;

I have a questionabout your Shower plumbing.
It appears that your Shower controls (knobs),
are between the Shower wall and the front of the trailer.
Have you access to them should there be a leak at some thime in the future?
IMO, I would have placed them on the dividing wall between the Galley and the Shower.
But that is just my opinion .....

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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby DTCOOPER » Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:22 am

Yes sir, there is an 18" "closet" of sorts behind the shower wall with the faucet on it. I can access it through the cabinet (that will be built) to the left of the counter/stove area. The back wall (faucet wall) of the shower, starts at the front edge of the counter top.
I'll also have a hatch door on the outside of the trailer in that area, to access the plumbing. My exterior shower is in that area as well. As is the 8" "hatch" where I store my power cord. I'll get some pics of that area this evening and post them up to further explain. :pictures:
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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby hankaye » Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:44 pm

DTCOOPER, Howdy;

AAAAAhhhh, on of them pesky optical dilusions ....

thanks,

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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby roadinspector » Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:54 pm

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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby DTCOOPER » Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:32 pm

Ask and ye shall receive. Pic of the plumbing closet, as well of tonight's progress

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Got a hatch installed to access plumbing, fresh water tank drain, some wiring, and gas shutoffs
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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby DTCOOPER » Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:34 pm

In the pic of the plumbing closet, you can see the 1/4" plywood floor. There's a 16" void under that level, to store the power cord. An 8" hatch on the side below the exterior shower, is how you access it. :D
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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby Bkcreation34 » Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:22 am

Nice job on your CT I wish I could have inside shower but no space inside a 6x10 for that!!!
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Re: new guy in Texas

Postby hankaye » Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:29 am

Bkcreation34, Howdy;

You might like to check this out;

Bkcreation34 wrote:Nice job on your CT I wish I could have inside shower but no space inside a 6x10 for that!!!


PS. The only limitations we have are those we place upon ourselves ........ someone said that I'm sure...
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