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LOTS of pics Mar 11, 2015 6:26:10 GMT -8

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Post by risgett on Mar 11, 2015 6:26:10 GMT -8

Since I was away for a couple of years and all the pics on the other forum were lost, here are a bunch of pics to catch everyone up on my rebuild. They start with the way it was when we bought it, all the way through till about a month ago. I haven't uploaded the pics from the last month, but I will soon.
Please keep in mind that I'm not a carpenter, nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn last night.

The whole rear wall and part of the floor was rotted.

All new framing, wiring, insulation and floor repaired.

Ceiling panel was rotten due to the vent leaking. This was a real PITA to replace without taking the cabinets out.

When I started tearing into the front corner, it wound up being rotted across the whole front and all the way around to the door.

All new framing, wiring and insulation.

New walls up. Note:I haven't cut any of the windows out yet since I still have to seal and paint the outside. I will cut them all out at that time.

Installed a new subfloor.

Rebuilt dinette benches...

I was able to salvage the metal trim and re-use it.

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LOTS of pics Mar 11, 2015 6:39:35 GMT -8

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Post by risgett on Mar 11, 2015 6:39:35 GMT -8

For the air conditioner, my uncle owns a HVAC business and also teaches HVAC at the college. We threw around some ideas and wound up with this.
We made a drip pan with a primary drain, and a secondary drain in case the primary one ever clogged. For the fresh air, we made duct work and ran it thru the floor with wire grating to keep critters and such out. For the hot air, we ducted it out a vent that we installed in the rear cargo door. This setup gives us 100% efficiency. I used a 12,500btu, 110volt A/C with built in thermostat, UV light and remote. I then built the goucho bed back around it. Parked in the direct sun on a 98 degree day and high humidity it has no trouble keeping the camper cool.

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LOTS of pics Mar 11, 2015 7:01:42 GMT -8

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Post by risgett on Mar 11, 2015 7:01:42 GMT -8

I unhooked the pressurized air hookup for the water tank and then put a self priming pump in-line right after the tank. This is a pic from when I had it temporarily hooked up for testing. I have since ran all new wire, neatly, with quick connects in case I ever have to replace it(It's hard to get to).

I built a new shelf to go over the dinette.

Then came wood putty, sanding, priming and painting.

Then I put laminate hardwoods down.

I have since put down quarter-round molding, did some touch-up sanding and painting, trimmed out around the a/c, hung the new cabinet doors(I'm not crazy about the way they came out, so I might build some more), installed some more new light fixtures, and some other odds and ends. I will try to get pictures from the last month posted sometime soon.

Also, I removed the original 15amp service and installed a normal travel trailer 30amp service. I ran all new wire and a new breaker box with multiple circuits. I added some more outlets around the camper as there were only a couple originally. I also installed two new 12 volt lights. That about covers everything so far, although I'm sure I'm forgetting some stuff. I'm glad to be back on this project and hope to have it finished by the end of April. Wish me luck!

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LOTS of pics Mar 11, 2015 8:22:31 GMT -8

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Post by bigbill on Mar 11, 2015 8:22:31 GMT -8

I like your A/C set up you have completely isolated the air required to operate the unit from the camper that you wish to cool. Many people draw the condenser intake air from inside the trailer causing a vacuum that pulls outside hot air into the trailer increasing the load. Your system is exactly what I have been preaching for a long time, it looks very professional well done.

vikx Administrator Posts: 12,724 Likes: 3,613 Currently Offline	LOTS of pics Mar 11, 2015 11:01:05 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vikx on Mar 11, 2015 11:01:05 GMT -8 This is great! I admire the A/C install as well. Thank you for posting the photo story, trailer is looking great.
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nccamper Administrator Posts: 7,745 Likes: 2,872 1962 Forester- 1956 Shasta Currently Offline	LOTS of pics Mar 11, 2015 17:12:48 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nccamper on Mar 11, 2015 17:12:48 GMT -8 A 12,500btu A/C unit? If you leave it on overnight in July your food will get freezer burn! Thanks for the photos.

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