Step one. Bought the van.
Hello Everybody, First post. I camp a lot in tents but after spending three days straight in a tent in the rain at Dolly Sods I swore I'd make a change. Here it is. Bought it Wednesday. Dro...
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Fridge Cabinet - Post #2
Look at the gap between the wooden mock-up and the wheel "hump".
Compare it to this pic. I've lowered the fridge about an inch which allows the wooden mock-up to be moved all the way against the wheel "hump". This gives me the most aisle room.
So I've decided the position of the fridge cabinet. Now work on the height of the objects within the cabinet. Next consideration is the height of the porta-potty. Do several test "sits" in the garage while varying the height of the porta-potty until I find what feels just right. After that effort I should name it "Goldipots".
At this point I've decided on all final measurements. Use the mock-up as a framework to hold the angle iron pieces in place so they can be welded together.
Check fit.
I only want a small gap between the top of the fridge cabinet and the penthouse metal reinforcement that runs along the side of the opening.
Keep working.
Final cabinet frame.
Weight a little over 20 lbs.
Do a test fit with the sofa reassembled and fridge in place.
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Look at the gap between the wooden mock-up and the wheel "hump".
Compare it to this pic. I've lowered the fridge about an inch which allows the wooden mock-up to be moved all the way against the wheel "hump". This gives me the most aisle room.
So I've decided the position of the fridge cabinet. Now work on the height of the objects within the cabinet. Next consideration is the height of the porta-potty. Do several test "sits" in the garage while varying the height of the porta-potty until I find what feels just right. After that effort I should name it "Goldipots".
At this point I've decided on all final measurements. Use the mock-up as a framework to hold the angle iron pieces in place so they can be welded together.
Check fit.
I only want a small gap between the top of the fridge cabinet and the penthouse metal reinforcement that runs along the side of the opening.
Keep working.
Final cabinet frame.
Weight a little over 20 lbs.
Do a test fit with the sofa reassembled and fridge in place.
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