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Post by CorvettCrzy on Feb 8, 2020 13:07:10 GMT -8
I live under 3 hours from a Norcold factory, so when I needed a fridge I started watching craigslist for the area as they allow employees to purchase scratch/dent/returns after being fully tested. They then sell them deeply discounted as there is no warranty. After I picked up the 2way refrigerator today I started thinking about whether a 2 way runs while you are traveling. I tried to google it but what I found was confusing. I figured the trailer would have an inverter or whatever that thing is to turn the DC from the car into usable AC for the frig to run. Am I wrong?
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Post by vikx on Feb 8, 2020 21:11:18 GMT -8
What model is it?
If it's AC/DC, it will run on 12 volts on the road. A little rough on the battery. The 12 volt side normally doesn't have a t'stat, so there's no controlling the temperature. Most of the 2 way fridges I've seen have been gas and/or 110 electric...
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Feb 10, 2020 19:42:03 GMT -8
What model is it? If it's AC/DC, it will run on 12 volts on the road. A little rough on the battery. The 12 volt side normally doesn't have a t'stat, so there's no controlling the temperature. Most of the 2 way fridges I've seen have been gas and/or 110 electric... It is gas/electric. I guess I figured there was some type of converter/invert-er on the camper that converted the DC into AC to keep the refrigerator on during transport. But from your answer I'm guessing I am wrong. Model N7LXF Today, bought an airstream storage door, hoping it's not too curved, it's a little big, hopefully we can make it work for the Corvette.
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Post by vikx on Feb 10, 2020 22:08:21 GMT -8
A search didn't pull up that particular model; must have a number missing or something? Anyway, a 2 way fridge will be 110 and gas. It won't have a 12 volt heating element, which isn't worth the extra money IMO. As said, no T'stat and drains the battery quickly.
To keep it cold while traveling, put a couple of frozen bottles inside. Once melted, a nice fresh drink. You can also run it on propane on the road; many people do. If you are fueling up, fridge can be turned off, then back on again when away from the station.
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Post by nccamper on Feb 11, 2020 4:42:20 GMT -8
On the subject of refrigerators while traveling, is it just me or do the contents of the fridge always get bounced to death while towing? We've tried storing things in the ice box/fridge while towing on several different campers and each time I hit a bump the fruit, veggies and Tupperware get tossed around. Have you ever eaten a tomato after 8 hours of towing?
We now move everything to an ice chest in the truck on long haul days.
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Post by roadtripper on Feb 11, 2020 16:48:28 GMT -8
Today I put new flooring down. Was gonna use vct but decided on sheet vinyl. Very happy with results. And this is the last thing! Any thing else and I have to start over. In my finish carpentry business I talk to floor installers occasionally that have done this for decades. I don’t know how they still walk.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Feb 11, 2020 18:15:19 GMT -8
roadtripper pics or it didn't happen! Started taking the stove apart and it is proving to be easier than I thought, although it has a lot of pop rivets for the chrome trim, being able to replace those make me a little nervous. Ordered samples of marmoleum (saw a blue someone else used recently and liked it), although the Franklin does have tile and I do like VCT as well. Any suggestions on what is easier if I do not remove the cabinets? Got crazy and ordered a sheet of yellow cracked ice, I had tried to find a way to use an old table for my counter tops in the Vette, it originally had the fake cracked ice sticker, and finally gave up and used another color. After which they promptly started making cracked ice again (for less than $400 a sheet). Finally gave in, going to remake my table for the Vet but going to leave the countertop alone for now.
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Post by nccamper on Feb 11, 2020 18:35:01 GMT -8
roadtripper pics or it didn't happen! Started taking the stove apart and it is proving to be easier than I thought, although it has a lot of pop rivets for the chrome trim, being able to replace those make me a little nervous. Ordered samples of marmoleum (saw a blue someone else used recently and liked it), although the Franklin does have tile and I do like VCT as well. Any suggestions on what is easier if I do not remove the cabinets? Got crazy and ordered a sheet of yellow cracked ice, I had tried to find a way to use an old table for my counter tops in the Vette, it originally had the fake cracked ice sticker, and finally gave up and used another color. After which they promptly started making cracked ice again (for less than $400 a sheet). Finally gave in, going to remake my table for the Vet but going to leave the countertop alone for now. On my next camper I'm using marmoleum. The tiles shift a little over time creating small spaces. Nobody notices but I still don't like it.
To be fair, we've taken our 1962 Forester almost 20,000 miles bouncing it over the entire country three times. Things were bound to shift slightly.
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Today I polished windows for the Airflyte. I hope it's warm enough Thursday to install a few more..
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Post by roadtripper on Feb 11, 2020 21:32:30 GMT -8
Probably marmolium is nicer than the vinyl sheet I used ...I don’t know. This stuff seems durable, super easy to take care of. It seems to resist stain so well I couldn’t even mark the cut lines with a sharpie. Cost was a little under 3$ sf including glue. After floor prep it took 10 hours , including going to town to get it, making a pattern, cut and glue down. I have one seam only and it’s at the door to the lav bath area. There are quite a few corners with the cabinets and all but careful work making and following the paper pattern worked well. I’ll try and get a picture soon. Been awhile. May have to start over with flicker.
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Post by nccamper on Feb 12, 2020 7:13:46 GMT -8
Silicone caulk sealed windows! Why do people do this?
I was one inch away from getting the glass free. I spent 20 minutes on it and now I know (in hindsight) that I should have just broken it and pulled it out.
O'well...
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Post by nccamper on Feb 16, 2020 19:00:55 GMT -8
Today I cleaned more window trim and screen frames. Same old story...Jasco stripper to get paint/poly off, mineral spirits to get Jasco off, Acid Wash to prep, followed by polish. A toxic experience.
While I was working I tried the new Jasco Formula (a key Chemical removed for safety reasons) to see if it still stayed in place (no running) if I wanted to make a polished Z stripe on new Hemet skin.
On one side I used the new Jasco and on the other I used Citristrip which is safer. It was a disaster.
The title of this test: HOW TO RUIN YOUR CAMPER IN ONE EASY LESSON!
This is why I'm always experimenting before I commit.
The only way I've ever done a nice Z stripe is to remove all the paint, tape, polish, cover the Z and paint the camper.
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Post by vikx on Feb 16, 2020 21:30:31 GMT -8
Yup, been there on the Z strip...
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Post by shekaye on Feb 18, 2020 12:58:00 GMT -8
It’s ours! We got the title and registration! I’m so happy!
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Post by nccamper on Feb 18, 2020 13:32:20 GMT -8
I cut out and installed two more windows. Eyebrows need polished before going on.
The two major benefits of the Airflyte are the front and kitchen windows. They're huge. I'm not thrilled with the design of the old Hehr rear window. Even with all new gaskets and putty it's a leak waiting to happen.
Bonus...my new Dewalt tools. The 7 piece kit was a bargain but the two 2.5AH batteries that come with it are weak. At $1.70 an hour restoring vintage campers I only have to work 235 hours to pay for the set!
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Post by shekaye on Feb 18, 2020 14:05:33 GMT -8
Wow nccamper, it’s looking beautiful! Way to go. My husband is installing a 2 inch lift on our Gladiator, so.... pretty much means the camper will be on the back burner again. Still, getting the title was a big enough accomplishment for this week for me.
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