Well thank you sabconsulting for saying so. I feel good knowing the reports are enjoyed.
It's true the build has become more than even I expected in the beginning. It's a new experience, but one I'm having a great deal of fun with. And that alone has caused me to put appropriate level of continued effort into all parts with little regard for time line. Initially it was thought "I had the whole winter". Now it is more thought, "it'll be done when it's done".
Yesterday I got five more doors hung. This row of doors above the galley will be one of the most intimate locations in the camper for DW, she spends a lot of effort and time in food preparation. So these will be her doors. The grain of which will be close to her view as we get out and use the camper. I put the door with the most interest right in the middle, knowing how she likes that sort of thing and all.
The circular hole in between Door #2 and Door #3 is for an original 110V AC light fixture. It stuck out into the camper too far for our tastes and it was kind of ugly. It had aspects that made me believe it was an original fixture, and other aspects that make you wonder if it hadn't been replaced some time over the years. Either way, it jutted too far out. I haven't decided what goes there yet, but perhaps some sort of "control panel". I see a need somewhere for at least the water pump switch and the water heater control switch, and I'd rather place them where convenience of use dictates over convenience of installation.
At the far left you can see the hint of a single gang box cut-out. That was an original 110V AC outlet. I think it may get covered with a vintage era cast-iron match stick holder. We'll carry butane BBQ lighters, but wooden stick matches will always be close at hand. I'll run an outlet access under the cabinet, pointed down toward the back of the galley counter for kitchen gadgets.
Here on the other side above the dinette are the two largest cabinet doors. The originals had pieces broken out of the plastic framing. These plastic frames (from the parts camper) were in better condition, and already drilled for the doors, so I used the whole unit before finishing. So they fit the hinge holes on the cabinet slightly different and I had to make new mounting holes for hanging these.
Here you see the small hole in between the doors where the propane gas lamp will mount. While we may end up limiting use of that lamp, it will be safe and functional - if for no other reason than the vintage nostalgia it offers. Likewise, the hole at the far left is for another original 110V AC light fixture. The fixture for that side is also a wall mount style. And while it sticks out from the wall like on the other side, it sticks out less. It's somewhat protected by other cabinets, and it's not right in the path. Additionally, it has a base that somewhat matches in style the propane light base.
All that gray plastic stripping can be covered now too with the cream colored trim. I know, I should be working on the structure, like the cab-over bunk for example, or exterior framing, so I can get the metal off Lil' Willy and we can start using him now that the season has changed. But I'm still in the mood for interior work, so I'll just go where my interest is.
