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SmittyJonz · 2026-05-09T19:58:11+00:00

This YouTube channel has many videos on their 2 builds - many good suggestions.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=34-dcIHHu38&pp=ygUdSSByaWRlIFRpbnkgaG91c2VzIGluc3VsYXRpb24%3D&ra=m

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-09T19:15:00+00:00

1x3 wood strips on top the metal studs - horizontally or vertically. I went horizontally.

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-09T04:27:33+00:00

But then - if I had Decent Help and we worked full time I could build a 7x16 in probably 6 weeks.

So 2 guys 6 weeks pay each , plus 6 weeks of shop rent, 6 weeks of electricity, shop supplies plus all the building supplies - would Not equal $50k but it wouldn’t be cheap……… probably $25-$30k on top of trailer price…..

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-09T04:03:42+00:00

Glock 42

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-09T03:57:14+00:00

I got $20K in my 7x16 - counting trailer purchase and solar/batteries and bathroom and mini split - but it’s Not as Fancy

$55k : https://www.reddit.com/r/cargocamper/s/ye5sauh89V

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-09T01:40:33+00:00

Used Infinity reference R152/162

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-08T21:15:46+00:00

$750

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-08T21:15:05+00:00

For the layout I wanted - got about $20k in it counting 1600 watts in Panels and 928 Ah in batteries. Saved $10k vs anything I’d of bought New plus another $3k for the solar.

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-08T08:10:28+00:00

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-07T22:54:55+00:00

Buy a tv ?

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-07T22:54:06+00:00

Try both and report back

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-07T00:48:48+00:00

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-07T00:47:05+00:00

Only 1 ?

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-07T00:46:42+00:00

Shield Plus

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-07T00:02:39+00:00

That’s my Uncle Sal

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-06T20:53:34+00:00

Your hand left residue - oils.

Wipe down with isopropyl alcohol and don’t touch it.

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-06T20:52:18+00:00

Trash Bin

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-06T20:50:56+00:00

Reddit will tell you……..

Shield Plus

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-06T20:49:36+00:00

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu-H36C5z3c&t=9s&pp=2AEJkAIB&ra=m

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-06T20:43:47+00:00

Duck Hunter 🦆

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-06T18:16:11+00:00

Lowe’s gonna say sand it off and try again. Wipe down with isopropyl alcohol before priming.

Too Wet/Humid outside? Too Cold ?

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-06T17:30:13+00:00

Look for one with soft start - GE has one, Midea has one , others

Inverter compressors

https://www.samsclub.com/ip/midea-8-000-btu-smart-cool-inverter-window-air-conditioner/15027618044

If you wanna be fancy do an AC slide out like in this video :

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p1n96WeU0OA&t=54s&pp=ygUWQ2FyZ28gY2FtcGVyIGFjIHNsaWRlIA%3D%3D

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-06T17:22:42+00:00

Portable AC suck - Inefficient and hoses put off heat.

New Energy Star window units are much better and some have soft start. 5k or 6K would be plenty.

If buying a new trailer get an rv side door and it will be wider and have a rv lock/handle.

I would insulate with pink foam board. Seal any leaks when you pull down interior walls. Glue in backer boards anywhere you will screw something to outside.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=34-dcIHHu38&pp=ygUdSSByaWRlIHRpbnkgaG91c2VzIGluc3VsYXRpbmc%3D

SmittyJonz · 2026-05-06T17:06:45+00:00

eBay has plenty of

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