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Post by aloopdloop on Feb 18, 2014 17:28:28 GMT -8
I think you mean "Converter" not "Inverter". A converter changes 110vac into 12vdc and charges the battery(s). An inverter runs off the batteries and turns 12vdc into 110vac and does no charging. This is an inverter. It is a Trace 2012SB. It inverts 12V DC into 110V AC. Works much the same as larger inverters used in solar homes. This has capability of taking charge off of solar array or when connected to 110v AC (either generator or shoreline plug) will charge the batteries and run all the 110V AC. I will have a pack of 2 12V deep cycle batteries to run the 110V AC when not plugged in. I can also go for night 110V AC when not plugged in, as long as the wife does'nt fire up the blow dryer. |
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Post by aloopdloop on Feb 18, 2014 17:36:06 GMT -8
Can you share the dimensions of your bathroom? We have two good sized closets and I wonder if one could be converted to a toilet area. It wouldn't have room for a sink or anything but curious as to the dimensions of yours. TIA. The total area of the shower/toilet is 43x22 1/2. The toilet is actually raised up 9 1/2 inches to allow for the waste tank under it. Taking a "shower" in this space takes a lot of practice. |
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Post by aloopdloop on Feb 18, 2014 17:47:00 GMT -8
I'm curious about the inverter or converter as well. The new inverters actually do a smart charge nowadays. They require a large battery bank to do a decent job and big motor homes run a lot with an inverter. Personally, I doubt our little trailers need a larger inverter unless you are trying to run a lot of 110 items. I'm sure there are more modern inverters than this one. It is a 2000KW inverter. The Trace inverters were state of the art in their day. I was lucky enough to run across one that had few hours on it. The "smart charge" you mentioned is refered to as "stand by" in inverter speak. I do have an old Trace 4000 KW inverter that runs my house I live in. I have been kind to it, being the 20 years that it is. I am modeling the electrical after a solar install that would be used in a home. The only reason I used a 2000KW inverter is to cover the 1800KW a blow dryer uses. Also, I won't have to worry about lights and blenders at night. |
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Post by ladywendolyn on Feb 18, 2014 18:14:59 GMT -8
I have one quick question. On your stainless backsplash, is that the mirror finish or brushed finish you got? Also are the diamonds 3x6?
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 18, 2014 18:52:06 GMT -8
Oh ok. Most people don't have inverters in their trailers so ya caught me off guard there. Didn't mean to attack your level of knowledge.
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Post by vikx on Feb 18, 2014 21:38:23 GMT -8
Thanks for the inverter clarification and info. I don't have a lot of experience with them; just troubleshooting and off to the repair shop when needed...
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Post by aloopdloop on Feb 19, 2014 8:11:08 GMT -8
The inverter is 2000 Watt not 2000KW, wich would probably light up a small city. My bad!
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Post by aloopdloop on Feb 19, 2014 8:16:22 GMT -8
I have one quick question. On your stainless backsplash, is that the mirror finish or brushed finish you got? Also are the diamonds 3x6? The diamonds are 3x6. It's a brushed finish (not too much shine). It is from Stainless Supply. Found them on line. |
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Post by lamacki1 on Feb 22, 2014 19:44:43 GMT -8
Wow..gorgeous rebuild. Your work is outstanding. Love the new birch. This is going to be one amazing trailer when you're finished (actually it's already looking quite amazing).
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Post by pasoshasta on Feb 22, 2014 20:18:32 GMT -8
Love the rebuild! I'm in the middle of a 1966 Shasta 17' Starfly.
I'm curious on the what appears to be aluminum extrusions at the edges and ends of the ceiling? Were these original? If not, where did you get them? Thanks.
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Post by aloopdloop on Feb 23, 2014 16:41:08 GMT -8
Love the rebuild! I'm in the middle of a 1966 Shasta 17' Starfly. I'm curious on the what appears to be aluminum extrusions at the edges and ends of the ceiling? Were these original? If not, where did you get them? Thanks. They are the original design as to holding the ceiling panels up and the edge ones hold the wall and the ceiling pieces. So when you replace a ceiling panel, it slides into a channel that the aluminum pieces provide.  Kind of hard to see in this picture. The piece going side to side has a channel in it and the piece going along the top side has a channel in it. |
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Post by pasoshasta on Feb 24, 2014 12:33:01 GMT -8
On my 1966 StarFly, the wood was dadoed on the sided and wooded channels were used to support the sides. Ends were supported by the dado.
You say original design, did you reuse the aluminium or do you have a source? I'm going to rebuild mine with aluminium, the dadoed ridge boards didn't seem to hold up well, so the aluminium looks to be a much better alternative.
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Post by aloopdloop on Mar 1, 2014 11:52:40 GMT -8
On my 1966 StarFly, the wood was dadoed on the sided and wooded channels were used to support the sides. Ends were supported by the dado. You say original design, did you reuse the aluminium or do you have a source? I'm going to rebuild mine with aluminium, the dadoed ridge boards didn't seem to hold up well, so the aluminium looks to be a much better alternative. Thanks, Yeah, I reused all the original aluminum pieces. In fact, because of my slight modifications, I got two more from Ten. As far as a source, the ones I got from Ten were the only ones I could find. I would really think about altering that much of the structure, depending on your carpentry skills. I know that there are many ways that these babys are constusted. Have you seen any of Mobile Tech's videos? He seems to be the guy that knows a lot about rebuilding these old babies! |
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Post by Hamlet on Mar 1, 2014 18:22:20 GMT -8
Can you share the dimensions of your bathroom? We have two good sized closets and I wonder if one could be converted to a toilet area. It wouldn't have room for a sink or anything but curious as to the dimensions of yours. TIA. The total area of the shower/toilet is 43x22 1/2. The toilet is actually raised up 9 1/2 inches to allow for the waste tank under it. Taking a "shower" in this space takes a lot of practice. In the Compact, the "bathroom" that goes into the large closet is about 22" wide x36" long. It has a "riser" that holds the porta potty, and the areas are about half and half of the length. Taking a shower does take a little practice, but it works great. This is the first time we've seen a bathroom in an Airflyte. Love it. It's really the only thing we thought was missing in this model. |
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Post by aloopdloop on Apr 8, 2014 13:35:09 GMT -8
Well....got some more done. Got the front closed up and starting on the front seats/table.
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