Upgrades to my trailer - 8.5x20 Haulmark
EDIT 3/4/18: Photobucket hosting no workie, which totally ruined this thread. I am going to work on a video of the photos, along with narration Here's what I have so far: Time to convert thi...
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This photo shows why it wasn't feasible to mark the light locations based on measuring the ceiling panels when they were not installed. They don't line up with the trailer wall:
I temporarily installed each panel, then used a carpenter's square aligned with the roof framing to make my marks for each light location. This was used to determine the distance from the wall.
Then I used a metal ruler to measure the distance between each light, which is 32".
Then I drew a line and marked the center of the light, and 1" out from the center for the mounting holes.
The ceiling project has been really time consuming. One of the panels had a plethora of lights in it, which was the second panel from the back, so I had to have an assistant hold the panel in place, while I connected the wires.
Last week's project was to finish the ceiling and put away all my tools and wiring supplies, then clean up inside. There was a horrendous mess on the floor, even though I'd already vacuumed the floor when I worked on it about a week and a half ago.
I made a list minute decision last week to attend a Dual Sport motorcycle event, so that was why I focused my efforts on getting the inside cleaned up in a hurry.
Here's a photo with my DR-Z400 ready to go:
I temporarily installed each panel, then used a carpenter's square aligned with the roof framing to make my marks for each light location. This was used to determine the distance from the wall.
Then I used a metal ruler to measure the distance between each light, which is 32".
Then I drew a line and marked the center of the light, and 1" out from the center for the mounting holes.
The ceiling project has been really time consuming. One of the panels had a plethora of lights in it, which was the second panel from the back, so I had to have an assistant hold the panel in place, while I connected the wires.
Last week's project was to finish the ceiling and put away all my tools and wiring supplies, then clean up inside. There was a horrendous mess on the floor, even though I'd already vacuumed the floor when I worked on it about a week and a half ago.
I made a list minute decision last week to attend a Dual Sport motorcycle event, so that was why I focused my efforts on getting the inside cleaned up in a hurry.
Here's a photo with my DR-Z400 ready to go:
