I have to say I've picked up some tips along the way through his materials testing. I totally agree with his wanting to just do it right when he's gotten that far tearing it out. Being 6'4" I seriously considered raising the roof on my 36' Class A. I ended up not doing so, but did run a ridge line of foam above the roof frame for the exact reason of avoiding the flat roof. I have been adding an additional layer of insulation on the walls and ceiling which has made a noticeable improvement in the climate control.
Personally I have enjoyed the occasional jaunt through daily life, and learning more about the person who is doing the work. We all have life that distracts us from our pet projects; that doesn't keep us from thinking about the next steps.
I really appreciate how far he is taking this project. While it isn't a rebuild thread, it is a renovation with the craftsman making it his own. Obviously this is a labor of love and not something he's looking to flip for a profit. I get that he is building this the way he thinks it should be, learning from the mistakes of the profit-driven factory.
Personally I am very interested to see how it turns out with the mini-split HVAC. I have installed several, and they are MUCH more efficient than any rooftop unit. They're almost silent, and so efficient that you can certainly run it off an inverter with enough capacity. I've considered replacing the rooftop A/Cs on my rig with a ductless mini-split. They're heat-pumps as well so you could do away with the need for a furnace with the added insulation.
