Wednesday, October 26, 2016
AC and DC tested! Front and back Beds ready for Cushions.
The camping mat served its purpose when guests arrived. Martha Cunningham is fearlessly sewing the covers for the memory foam mattresses. Guests help attach the storage covers to the bed frames using piano style hinges. They work well!
Jack came over and successfully cut individual pieces of cedar for the front and back fascia. Awesome. After the ends are sealed, I'll attach them for a final photo.
Lastly, John worked confirmed the AC and DC circuits are working. We learned that when you have a subpanel the ground and neutral wires are NOT suppose to be together as you would in a primary fuse box. I'm happy to know we have lights when I get a battery ordered. The DC plan has been evolving. Separating DC and AC eliminates an inverter and converter. I have a Vector battery charger that will charge the battery when plugged shore power is available. You do need to push the start button, so it isn't entirely automatic. All lighting is DC. There are a few more outlets and switches to install and test.
One battery should be sufficient. I am buying an Optima #8052-161 BlueTop Deep Cycle Marine Battery with 75 Amp hours.
Jack came over and successfully cut individual pieces of cedar for the front and back fascia. Awesome. After the ends are sealed, I'll attach them for a final photo.
Lastly, John worked confirmed the AC and DC circuits are working. We learned that when you have a subpanel the ground and neutral wires are NOT suppose to be together as you would in a primary fuse box. I'm happy to know we have lights when I get a battery ordered. The DC plan has been evolving. Separating DC and AC eliminates an inverter and converter. I have a Vector battery charger that will charge the battery when plugged shore power is available. You do need to push the start button, so it isn't entirely automatic. All lighting is DC. There are a few more outlets and switches to install and test.
One battery should be sufficient. I am buying an Optima #8052-161 BlueTop Deep Cycle Marine Battery with 75 Amp hours.
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Windows installed, interior walls mostly up, electrical challenges
Progress!
The Windows were easy to install and it allowed me to get the interior T&G started. It's looking like a cabin. We also finished the storage area beneath the bed with hinged tops. My old friend and guest from Colorado, Matt, helped sand, shellac and attach the hinged tops to the bed frames.
The electrical caused a bit of a challenge for my neighbor John. Every time we plugged into shore power, a circuit breaker was thrown. Apparently there is a common practice to put the two put the neutral and ground in an electrical box together; however, in a sub panel (which is in the gypsy wagon), doing so is not acceptable. After separating them, all is good. We are over a big hurdle. I'm buying the marine battery today.
Lastly, Jack (the numbers guy) came and got all the pieces cut to create a curved facia board (made of cedar) for the front band back of the gypsy wagon. He is math skills are amazing. Sadly, many of the cuts varied between 3 and 5 degrees. The creation of a template on a 4x8 sheet of thermo ply was a so very useful. The job took half the time expected!
The Windows were easy to install and it allowed me to get the interior T&G started. It's looking like a cabin. We also finished the storage area beneath the bed with hinged tops. My old friend and guest from Colorado, Matt, helped sand, shellac and attach the hinged tops to the bed frames.
The electrical caused a bit of a challenge for my neighbor John. Every time we plugged into shore power, a circuit breaker was thrown. Apparently there is a common practice to put the two put the neutral and ground in an electrical box together; however, in a sub panel (which is in the gypsy wagon), doing so is not acceptable. After separating them, all is good. We are over a big hurdle. I'm buying the marine battery today.
Lastly, Jack (the numbers guy) came and got all the pieces cut to create a curved facia board (made of cedar) for the front band back of the gypsy wagon. He is math skills are amazing. Sadly, many of the cuts varied between 3 and 5 degrees. The creation of a template on a 4x8 sheet of thermo ply was a so very useful. The job took half the time expected!
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Interior: Started install T&G Interior Walls. Built Bed Frames and Utility Cabinet.
Need to push the pedal to the metal.
Built the frame for both twin beds using 2x2s.
Finished the frame for the utility closet.
Started insulating and putting up knotty pine T&G planks. They are about 1/4" thick. I am using a semi-gloss polyurethane, two coats before installing. I purchased 140 sq ft.
Built the frame for both twin beds using 2x2s.
Finished the frame for the utility closet.
Started insulating and putting up knotty pine T&G planks. They are about 1/4" thick. I am using a semi-gloss polyurethane, two coats before installing. I purchased 140 sq ft.
New Electrical Requirements
Learned the gypsy wagon should have five running lights along the top. We ran speaker wire from the front tongue. Also decided to have the DC lights powered from the car.
It appears I do not need an inverter since we are keeping the AC and DC separately.
Ordered a 12V battery charger.
Installed a locked plug RV outlet to bring 120V inside.
It appears I do not need an inverter since we are keeping the AC and DC separately.
Ordered a 12V battery charger.
Installed a locked plug RV outlet to bring 120V inside.
Spray Green Foam in Thermo Ply Walls
I used Foam It Green #102. It covered the walls well and did not over spray. I really protected the beautiful ceiling with plastic drop cloths attached with double sided tape. It was easy to apply but the price was expensive. After finishing, I realized the thermal ply is flexible and it may have been better to use open cell foam. I used closed cell so the wall has more rigidity but believe using 1" insulation, cut to fit, would have been just fine. I used the Dremel to trim the excess foam.
Now the walls are insulated, I can install the windows on the long walls and start putting up the interior T&G.
Now the walls are insulated, I can install the windows on the long walls and start putting up the interior T&G.
Completed Roof Prep
After the spruce T&G was nailed to the curved rafters, 1x2s were run lengthwise and 3/4" ply cut into 1 1/2" strips were used as furring strips. The ply was glued and screwed into the rafters. Over the course of two days, we cut 3/4" pink insulation board to fit and used 3/8" ply sheating over the insulation. We thought ply would bend easier than it did and would use 1/4" ply next time. Glue and screws were put every 6-8"s around the edges of the sheeting.
On top of the sheathing, about 45 feet (3x15') of Grace Water and Ice Shield was installed. The pans will need to be added after the carport roof is raised 1.5"
On top of the sheathing, about 45 feet (3x15') of Grace Water and Ice Shield was installed. The pans will need to be added after the carport roof is raised 1.5"
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