Without going into too much painful detail, we had a mishap several week-ends ago. While working with sand bag crews on the Mississippi River, the truck and camper fell into the flood waters as a road collapsed. Because of a number of issues dealing with the wrecker truck, we had to release the camper as the truck was reeled up over the bank. The good news is that the truck is as good as new after a thorough rinsing, inspection of brakes, etc. The bad news is that the camper was thoroughly drowned. A lot of people had far worse trouble than we did, so we consider ourselves lucky. The floods are ongoing as I write.
Our planned trip to Montana in June is called off. heh.
However, I have now convinced my dear Jane that its time to really update the TC. After drying for several days we pulled out the interior. Amazingly the Zolatone paint that I had applied last year is good as new after a cleaning.
Without burdening the TC family overmuch, I'd like to ask some advice other than don't park too near a flood :-).
My DW was overjoyed that I had a plan for the bathroom: a composting toilet developed by Nature's Head http://www.natureshead.net/. Our holding tank was practically unusable and there was no real grey water tank on the 67 Avion. Our plan is to rip out the bathroom and install one of these and converting the blackwater to a greywater tank. Any experience with this?
Finally, the roof. I admit that I have not really done the work I should have. Now, I need to remove the various sealants on the roof and repair it. We are also setting up for a solar installation. Any advice as to this?
Here's hoping I have posted the pictures correctly. And many thanks in advance for your advice.
Our planned trip to Montana in June is called off. heh.
However, I have now convinced my dear Jane that its time to really update the TC. After drying for several days we pulled out the interior. Amazingly the Zolatone paint that I had applied last year is good as new after a cleaning.
Without burdening the TC family overmuch, I'd like to ask some advice other than don't park too near a flood :-).
My DW was overjoyed that I had a plan for the bathroom: a composting toilet developed by Nature's Head http://www.natureshead.net/. Our holding tank was practically unusable and there was no real grey water tank on the 67 Avion. Our plan is to rip out the bathroom and install one of these and converting the blackwater to a greywater tank. Any experience with this?
Finally, the roof. I admit that I have not really done the work I should have. Now, I need to remove the various sealants on the roof and repair it. We are also setting up for a solar installation. Any advice as to this?
Here's hoping I have posted the pictures correctly. And many thanks in advance for your advice.
Garry, I hear you about jacking the camper on a windy day, especially the gales you get up there. With the interior gutted, mine was so light the wind really shook it on the stands. I leave it in the bed of the truck as much as possible. Have fun on your outing.
67 Im game for an Avionista meetup but things are too up in the air at the moment for me to commit to any time or place.
Muley Point is both a metaphorical and physical destination to me. In the metaphorical sense, I think I will be there soon. Meaning the camper should be completed to the point of usefulness in a week or two.
Muley Point, UT as part of the 'Grand Circle' has been my physical destination since the beginning. I've been past it dozens of times, camped Monument Valley, climbed Mexican Hat, but never knew it was there till reading about it on this forum. This camper was made for winter boondocking in the desert southwest.
That said, its looking less likely that I will make any westcoast Avionista rally this year. Just too much to put together a cross country trip on the heels of this huge project. Time, money, the usual. It didn't help that I used travel funds to buy a new LP furnace for the camper yesterday. If you're gonna race up the road to Muley Point, you gotta know when to hit the brakes!
Unless something changes, Florida is a more realistic goal for this year.
Rastaman, can you turn up the thermostat a bit? 43 isn't gonna cut it. Sounds like your getting it done, plumbing can be a real pain. BTW I have the original sink/faucet/shower from my C11 but the chrome isn't great. I put propane to the new range, works well enough, easier than my Wisperlite.
Ticki, Im not sure what those doors are all about. There were a few doors under the kitchen counter that were particle also. The others were ply but all veneers seemed to match? If no one wants them, Ill get rid of them. My buddy with the Ultra said he'd take the face frames.
67 Im game for an Avionista meetup but things are too up in the air at the moment for me to commit to any time or place.
Muley Point is both a metaphorical and physical destination to me. In the metaphorical sense, I think I will be there soon. Meaning the camper should be completed to the point of usefulness in a week or two.
Muley Point, UT as part of the 'Grand Circle' has been my physical destination since the beginning. I've been past it dozens of times, camped Monument Valley, climbed Mexican Hat, but never knew it was there till reading about it on this forum. This camper was made for winter boondocking in the desert southwest.
That said, its looking less likely that I will make any westcoast Avionista rally this year. Just too much to put together a cross country trip on the heels of this huge project. Time, money, the usual. It didn't help that I used travel funds to buy a new LP furnace for the camper yesterday. If you're gonna race up the road to Muley Point, you gotta know when to hit the brakes!
Unless something changes, Florida is a more realistic goal for this year.
Rastaman, can you turn up the thermostat a bit? 43 isn't gonna cut it. Sounds like your getting it done, plumbing can be a real pain. BTW I have the original sink/faucet/shower from my C11 but the chrome isn't great. I put propane to the new range, works well enough, easier than my Wisperlite.
Ticki, Im not sure what those doors are all about. There were a few doors under the kitchen counter that were particle also. The others were ply but all veneers seemed to match? If no one wants them, Ill get rid of them. My buddy with the Ultra said he'd take the face frames.
SilverPompadour wrote:
The goods
or maybe not so good
but I think this is the worst of them.
Those sure look different than mine , the hardware looks the same . The ones I have seen are birch veneer plywood with a 3/8" rabbeted edge . I'd like to see your new dinette configuration when you get to it . Coming right along now .
Well Guys and Gals,
I finally got my Excursion out of the shop, so that means I can put the camper on the truck for the first time in over 6 months...
Additionally Saturday we had a break in the weather, This meant the rain and wind finally subsided long enough for a 1000lb load to the dump, and then loaded the truck before the next storm arrived Saturday night. 35-45 mph winds with gusts to 55 mph and more than an inch of rain overnight....
This is one reason, I have to plan ahead when I want to use the TC or when I need to use the Truck. I have no desire to crank up the Avion to the max extension on the Jacks to get it on and off with any wind. As it is, I have done it several times in the rain, and that is not fun either...
We plan on using the TC this weekend for a youth outing for church. We will be going to an old remote youth camp for a service project to fix up two of the remaining cabins, for possible later use this summer, then go use the woods on the mountain behind for a great paintball battle. then back to town.. About an hour out the road system. We don;t know yet if it will be clear/rain or snow or a mix of all three.... ๐
Garry in Kodiak
I finally got my Excursion out of the shop, so that means I can put the camper on the truck for the first time in over 6 months...
Additionally Saturday we had a break in the weather, This meant the rain and wind finally subsided long enough for a 1000lb load to the dump, and then loaded the truck before the next storm arrived Saturday night. 35-45 mph winds with gusts to 55 mph and more than an inch of rain overnight....
This is one reason, I have to plan ahead when I want to use the TC or when I need to use the Truck. I have no desire to crank up the Avion to the max extension on the Jacks to get it on and off with any wind. As it is, I have done it several times in the rain, and that is not fun either...
We plan on using the TC this weekend for a youth outing for church. We will be going to an old remote youth camp for a service project to fix up two of the remaining cabins, for possible later use this summer, then go use the woods on the mountain behind for a great paintball battle. then back to town.. About an hour out the road system. We don;t know yet if it will be clear/rain or snow or a mix of all three.... ๐
Garry in Kodiak
The results of yesterdays polyurethane marathon are in. Yeah, I missed the big game. Hold on to your lunch Rastaman...
That wiring is only temporary. There will also be rigid foam surrounding the water tank.
Not my best woodwork. Not my worst. Im itching to hit the road and if it doesn't happen in the next few weeks, it won't happen this year. Muley Point feels close within reach. Cant stop now.
I posted a video walk through on Youtube that shows more of the bathroom partition and door. Finally found a use for the aluminum thimble patterns I'd been saving.
Interior Woodwork
Im not sure about the new color of the original range hood but the hammered paint hides the pitted rust. Lucky I took the switches out to paint it, look what the cover plate was hiding.
No big deal to rewire, even reused the original switches.
A keeper for sure
Steady with a bucking bar and mean with a poly brush. To top it off, she hasn't left me despite my addiction to these types of projects.
Queen extension.
The tape is butted against the skin under the window. 61" to the inside. 61 11/16" to the outside as the cherry is 11/16" thick. Maybe this is not a true queen because I did not account for the radiused corners. My plan is to radius a 2-3"thick queen size memory foam mattress topper on one side.
Distance from bulkhead skin.
The upright it just wedged in there for now. As of now, I have no real plan for the dinette, it was the lowest priority for me. It will be made of whats left of room and materials. If there are any specific measurements or pics you need, just let me know.
The former fridge access door is also in need of purpose. I would like to use it for some kind of vented furnace but that is not in the budget at the moment. Im too dirty for a Wave3 and wouldnt trust a Mr Buddy to run while I sleep.
Next up, lots of doors.
That wiring is only temporary. There will also be rigid foam surrounding the water tank.
Not my best woodwork. Not my worst. Im itching to hit the road and if it doesn't happen in the next few weeks, it won't happen this year. Muley Point feels close within reach. Cant stop now.
I posted a video walk through on Youtube that shows more of the bathroom partition and door. Finally found a use for the aluminum thimble patterns I'd been saving.
Interior Woodwork
Im not sure about the new color of the original range hood but the hammered paint hides the pitted rust. Lucky I took the switches out to paint it, look what the cover plate was hiding.
No big deal to rewire, even reused the original switches.
A keeper for sure
Steady with a bucking bar and mean with a poly brush. To top it off, she hasn't left me despite my addiction to these types of projects.
Queen extension.
The tape is butted against the skin under the window. 61" to the inside. 61 11/16" to the outside as the cherry is 11/16" thick. Maybe this is not a true queen because I did not account for the radiused corners. My plan is to radius a 2-3"thick queen size memory foam mattress topper on one side.
Distance from bulkhead skin.
The upright it just wedged in there for now. As of now, I have no real plan for the dinette, it was the lowest priority for me. It will be made of whats left of room and materials. If there are any specific measurements or pics you need, just let me know.
The former fridge access door is also in need of purpose. I would like to use it for some kind of vented furnace but that is not in the budget at the moment. Im too dirty for a Wave3 and wouldnt trust a Mr Buddy to run while I sleep.
Next up, lots of doors.
cajunavion wrote:
Howdy!
I thought these campers were made for traveling
not just tinkering!
Im not sure, I'm gonna have to look into that... lol
There is more snow on those bikes than we have had here all winter!
Sunday morning update...
My shower drain setup left me an inch short of getting a Hepvo in there. The shower drain kit is actually for a bath tub and came with a nice stopper so I'm going to hope that works for now. If not Ill just construct a small trap from street elbows or something.
I would like to keep the interior lightweight and am using a mix of solid cherry and 1/4 birch ply. With all the rivets in here, I dont mind letting a few screw heads(all stainless) show if it saves me lots of time. Laziness, honestly.
I dropped the grey tank and gave the underside of the camper 3 coats of Rustoleum Aluminium(seemed fitting and was the cheapest color). While the roller was wet, I decided to try this color on the bustle. The roller gave a nice texture that hides many flaws and the color is good enough for this year.
The rear bustle trim has not been installed yet.
Probably should have thought of this before but I extended the overhang to Queen width. The cherry board has a dado to accept and stiffen the plywood extension.
The original sink and new range in a repurposed stainless table top.
New pegboard assembly. I might even drill a few holes in my new overhang extension to provide additional airflow.
Running the original overhung cabinets through the 'copying machine'.
The original face frames only needed a refinishing but wouldn't match the new interior. Some of the doors are done for but some could possibly be refinished but they are veneered particleboard.
Free to a good home. I would preffer not to have to ship them, especially the frames but realize its probably inevitable.
Howdy!
I thought these campers were made for traveling
not just tinkering!
Im not sure, I'm gonna have to look into that... lol
There is more snow on those bikes than we have had here all winter!
Sunday morning update...
My shower drain setup left me an inch short of getting a Hepvo in there. The shower drain kit is actually for a bath tub and came with a nice stopper so I'm going to hope that works for now. If not Ill just construct a small trap from street elbows or something.
I would like to keep the interior lightweight and am using a mix of solid cherry and 1/4 birch ply. With all the rivets in here, I dont mind letting a few screw heads(all stainless) show if it saves me lots of time. Laziness, honestly.
I dropped the grey tank and gave the underside of the camper 3 coats of Rustoleum Aluminium(seemed fitting and was the cheapest color). While the roller was wet, I decided to try this color on the bustle. The roller gave a nice texture that hides many flaws and the color is good enough for this year.
The rear bustle trim has not been installed yet.
Probably should have thought of this before but I extended the overhang to Queen width. The cherry board has a dado to accept and stiffen the plywood extension.
The original sink and new range in a repurposed stainless table top.
New pegboard assembly. I might even drill a few holes in my new overhang extension to provide additional airflow.
Running the original overhung cabinets through the 'copying machine'.
The original face frames only needed a refinishing but wouldn't match the new interior. Some of the doors are done for but some could possibly be refinished but they are veneered particleboard.
Free to a good home. I would preffer not to have to ship them, especially the frames but realize its probably inevitable.
