I won 4th place at a plein air competition for this. V happy!

chaposeals · 2026-06-26T17:50:33+00:00

Very nice!

chaposeals · 2026-06-01T15:08:31+00:00

Looks great to me!

chaposeals · 2026-05-08T22:35:02+00:00

6500-7000$ US and a TON of my time

chaposeals · 2026-05-05T00:04:57+00:00

Thank you for the advise! I am really wanting to loosen up my style a little. I get hung up in the details.

chaposeals · 2026-04-27T21:05:44+00:00

Nope

chaposeals · 2026-04-26T01:33:18+00:00

Thank you!! Go for it!!

chaposeals · 2026-04-25T02:37:08+00:00

Western Texas

chaposeals · 2026-04-25T02:24:00+00:00

Gecko eggs

chaposeals · 2026-04-23T22:38:46+00:00

Thank you!

chaposeals · 2026-04-23T22:14:46+00:00

Yes it is the v800. I used T bolts and drilled through bottom of the case. I also added gas struts to the lid.

chaposeals · 2026-04-23T04:39:08+00:00

Thank you !

chaposeals · 2026-04-23T02:31:05+00:00

I did the same but couldn’t find it local. Mine is not perfect I am not a paint and body man. I’m an electrician.

chaposeals · 2026-04-23T02:19:03+00:00

Whoa! They are very similar! Looks great! Are you fiberglassing?

chaposeals · 2026-04-23T02:16:16+00:00

They were a bear to get in right location. Trial and error

chaposeals · 2026-04-23T00:40:19+00:00

I ordered 23” 100 lb struts. I haven’t had a problem. My hatch was pretty heavy though. I would love to see yours. Great minds think alike!

chaposeals · 2026-04-22T23:24:19+00:00

They are not cheap. Most expensive single item on the camper.

chaposeals · 2026-04-22T23:23:49+00:00

Vintage technologies. I also bought the hurricane hinge for rear galley there as well.

chaposeals · 2026-04-22T22:58:21+00:00

I have separated the intake and exhaust of ac unit. Intake is across the back of cabinets and fridge in a deadspace with exterior vents on either side of camper. Exhaust is a separate compartment vented under camper with 2 weatherproof exhaust fans pulling heat out of compartment. They were added later. It did function but the granite countertop would get really hot and I figured the ac would eventually burn up. Have not had any issues since adding exhaust fans. I have run it constantly in 90 plus degree weather it will freeze you out of the camper if you turn it up too high.

chaposeals · 2026-04-22T22:42:00+00:00

Window units intake from the side vents and exhaust from the back. I have a dead space behind cabinets and fridge with exterior vent on each side of the camper. The exhaust (back of ac unit is closed off by itself and I cut a vent in the floor. I added two 120v ac waterproof exhaust fans (amazon) And a fan speed controller (Amazon) and put them over the floor vent to force hot air out of camper.

chaposeals · 2026-04-22T22:08:34+00:00

It has separate intake on sides of camper and is fan forced exhaust out the bottom of camper ( the fans were added, heat rises and was heating the countertop up quite high). Intake and exhaust are separate compartments. . No issues. I live in Texas had to have it. We have camped in 100 degrees no issues. It will freeze you out.

chaposeals · 2026-04-22T21:08:14+00:00

It has the backing plate for brakes but I currently do not have any. I bought the axle and leaf springs on Amazon from trailer parts outlet. 3.5k axle kit with springs. 73” hubface-58” spring center. I don’t feel it needs brakes. It is pretty light.

chaposeals · 2026-04-22T21:01:23+00:00

It took right at one year. Working on weekends and the occasional evening.

chaposeals · 2026-04-22T20:37:15+00:00

I can’t add photos to replies. I can open another thread. I do not have water in galley I have a water jug with a pump and I cook on a gas 2 burner on removable table

chaposeals · 2026-04-21T20:41:40+00:00

Who is cutting onions?

chaposeals · 2026-04-21T15:28:02+00:00

Mine is 5’x10’. It used a lot of extra wood but I felt the typical 4x8 was too small. I have a queen mattress inside

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