stang65
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- independence oregon
So this is how it came to be very nice looking trailer
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Project family sleeper
- Thread starter Bronzewyrm
- Start date
Bronzewyrm
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- Location
- Independence,or
thx man
foolforfish
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- Location
- california
Nice trailer. What was the final weight of it?
Bronzewyrm
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Independence,or
fully loaded for nwfest it was at 2300lbs
Bronzewyrm
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Independence,or
After Realizing that this years NWFest will be year #4 for us in the sleeper. I figured it was time to get going on cabinets for the thing...
I had to start with installing the struts for the bed, after cabs are in I wont be able to move the mattress around to mock things up. I wanted both the rear and front of the bed to be hinged so I could use ALL of the space hidden under there.
100lb struts, and some brackets
And closed
Now that that was done I was able to move on to Face frame mock up. I knew what I had to work with and 1/2 ass idea on how I wanted it to go. having done a 10yr of woodworking, custom cabinetry, countertop's, ect... I started measuring and cutting.
My eventual "Pantry cab/ET"
the drawer bank/micro F/F
So the plan was to have a pantry cab for al the foods, 2 big drawers for our clothes below it, A standard 3 drawer bank for the silverware and such, plus space for our converter/inverters, sub, tv, and pots/pans. I bought a sink for Tessa, and needed to pickup some guides/handles/hinges for the rest.
The interior will be Golden Oak, and most of the material seemed to have a decent color mach. Here is my mockup for F/F's
I had to start with installing the struts for the bed, after cabs are in I wont be able to move the mattress around to mock things up. I wanted both the rear and front of the bed to be hinged so I could use ALL of the space hidden under there.
100lb struts, and some brackets
And closed
Now that that was done I was able to move on to Face frame mock up. I knew what I had to work with and 1/2 ass idea on how I wanted it to go. having done a 10yr of woodworking, custom cabinetry, countertop's, ect... I started measuring and cutting.
My eventual "Pantry cab/ET"
the drawer bank/micro F/F
So the plan was to have a pantry cab for al the foods, 2 big drawers for our clothes below it, A standard 3 drawer bank for the silverware and such, plus space for our converter/inverters, sub, tv, and pots/pans. I bought a sink for Tessa, and needed to pickup some guides/handles/hinges for the rest.
The interior will be Golden Oak, and most of the material seemed to have a decent color mach. Here is my mockup for F/F's
Bronzewyrm
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Independence,or
My new Favorite tool!
Here is what t looked like after ff's
From here I needed to get going on all the shelves. I busted out the tape, some glue, and slapped some shiz together. I was moving right along at this point, feeling right back at home in the wood shop. This was the smell of my childhood and first many years as a teen. Yes, I get wood!
Now it was time to work on the drawer guides and boxes.
Boxes installed and ready for faces!
- Location
- NE Texas
Outstanding!
You definitely have a knack for woodwork!
You definitely have a knack for woodwork!
Bronzewyrm
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Independence,or
My space was really tight and I had to do some custom things to the micro to get it installed to specs. in the end. I won! got it in, and got the drawrs faced and handled
Tessa decided to go with a "satin Nickel" finish on all the hardware. I like it!
Side panel on the pantry
Pantry shelves
Bronzewyrm
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Independence,or
NOW.... ARRG, Wireing... I HATE WIRES!!!!
it was minimal but never the less I was not looking forward to this part. I had a stereo/dvd to install, sub, T.V and bracket, inverter, 12v converter, micro, and extra outlets. ill get to the sink and pump at a later date.
Before I got to that, I had picked up a solar kit from a friend of mine. I wanted to verify that it worked as stated. and it did. These are AWESOME! I will have 12v power and 110v. Off of the batteries, a generator, solar panel setup, OR via Shore cord. Im Getting excited now!
NOW Wiring...UGG
I did not want the stereo and sub powered up when the trailer is not in use, so I added this "Remote wire" switch into the F/F so I could kill it all while it sits.
Extra A/V inputs for reviewing trip photos, or plugging in ones PS3:firedevil
Added some speakers to the mix.
The new 4k inverter!
I is normally NOT ideal to put your converter below your sink. (stupid codes) so ill have to build some sort of sealed plum cover for the converter wiring. shouldn't be a problem as I need to build my countertop yet still
wires nice and tucked out of the way.
And then I slapped up the TV, bracket, and finished up the speaker wiring. there is a little bass control knob behind the tv. as I wont be able to get at the sub control after the counter top in in place.
And NOW im ready to camp!
We used it once now like it is. AWESOME! everything now has its place, no more toats (aside from the coolers and tarps) We made cup-o-noodle from bed and passed out to an episode of Boston Legal. Hog Heaven Doesn't really describe the feeling. Right about the time I realize how nice it is to have it like this. I then Realize that I Built it. Very surreal!
I haven't got pic's of it yet, But I got a weight distribution Hitch installed on it and the jeep yesterday, and Built a New Battery Box for my 3 deep cells.
Im So ready for NWFest14!
Bronze.
it was minimal but never the less I was not looking forward to this part. I had a stereo/dvd to install, sub, T.V and bracket, inverter, 12v converter, micro, and extra outlets. ill get to the sink and pump at a later date.
Before I got to that, I had picked up a solar kit from a friend of mine. I wanted to verify that it worked as stated. and it did. These are AWESOME! I will have 12v power and 110v. Off of the batteries, a generator, solar panel setup, OR via Shore cord. Im Getting excited now!
NOW Wiring...UGG
I did not want the stereo and sub powered up when the trailer is not in use, so I added this "Remote wire" switch into the F/F so I could kill it all while it sits.
Extra A/V inputs for reviewing trip photos, or plugging in ones PS3:firedevil
Added some speakers to the mix.
The new 4k inverter!
I is normally NOT ideal to put your converter below your sink. (stupid codes) so ill have to build some sort of sealed plum cover for the converter wiring. shouldn't be a problem as I need to build my countertop yet still
wires nice and tucked out of the way.
And then I slapped up the TV, bracket, and finished up the speaker wiring. there is a little bass control knob behind the tv. as I wont be able to get at the sub control after the counter top in in place.
And NOW im ready to camp!
We used it once now like it is. AWESOME! everything now has its place, no more toats (aside from the coolers and tarps) We made cup-o-noodle from bed and passed out to an episode of Boston Legal. Hog Heaven Doesn't really describe the feeling. Right about the time I realize how nice it is to have it like this. I then Realize that I Built it. Very surreal!
I haven't got pic's of it yet, But I got a weight distribution Hitch installed on it and the jeep yesterday, and Built a New Battery Box for my 3 deep cells.
Im So ready for NWFest14!
Bronze.
bhmike
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- Location
- Chandler, AZ
oh my god how awesome! Great work !
Bronzewyrm
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- Location
- Independence,or
Thanks Fellas! it has not been easy, looking back. But WELL worth it.
Bronze.
josefxj97
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- Location
- Bonney Lake, WA
Nothing but awesomeness here! Good job man
NW99XJ
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- Location
- Gresham, Or.
Having worked a decade in mobile electronics, and several more years in low voltage, i can say you did a pretty damn good job on keeping things tidy.
Good job man!
Good job man!
Bronzewyrm
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- Location
- Independence,or
Thanks josh! Its not something that comes "overnight" is it. im just glad that part is over with.
Bronze.
