Last weekend, Jack and I cut the formica counter top, used the router to cut the openings. It was perfect. We also built the outside frame for the cabinets allowing me to work on a detailed design that incorporates the 'ledges' above the wheel wells. I ordered a Rev-a-Shelf two drawer unit and will wait unit it arrives to make any final adjustments to the height of the counter top.
Yesterday, we install the hot water heater, the water inlet, and the kitchen faucet, and went on two runs to the hardware store for parts. PEX is a wonderful thing. At the end of the day, I am returning the plastic RV kitchen and getting a brass version of the water inlet unit. Both are leaking. Buy quality around plumbing otherwise you will ultimately spend more time and money in solving problems poor quality creates.
John talked me out of permanently installing the water heater to the front of the house and devised a quick release system for all the water hoses that allows the heater to be not connected and still have water to the kitchen sink.
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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!
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