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Old 01-25-2021, 08:28 PM   #21
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Chassis: International CE300 6 window shortie
Engine: DT466
Been working but not posting

Exterior: we got the water inlet, exterior shower, roof rack, solar panels, and maxxfan air fan, backup camera, and half of the exterior lights installed
Interior: few cabinets started(entry way, headboard, electrical), bathroom walls framed, bed framed, pull out couch framed, 1/2 of the ceiling boards put up, plumbing roughed in, electrical rough in and ceiling lights installed

Rolling along...
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Old 01-25-2021, 11:21 PM   #22
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Impressive progress. I like the work you did on the dash. Looking forward to seeing more finish details.
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Old 02-04-2021, 04:11 AM   #23
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I just ordered the rest of my solar....eeeeeekkkk

I’m so excited, just ordered my charge controller, inverter, batteries, etc. Hurt the bank account but I knew it was going to be the big one! Went with all victron. Hoping to have it all up and running in the next 2 weeks!

Progress has mostly been carpentry related. 90% done with ceiling install (still need to sand and stain and sand and stain). Designing around to cover wires and tie in to the dash. I have at least one finished looking area that shows no wires (still have to build the cabinet face). This area is above the kitchen area. Framed out the sink cabinet, electrical cabinet, and wired in my fuse block.

Kitchen sink, refrigerator, water heater, and oven will be in next week.
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Old 02-04-2021, 05:33 AM   #24
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You are flying and your work looks great. Nice job!
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Old 02-04-2021, 06:55 AM   #25
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Your doing great work, I was looking for a 6 window but settled on a 9..
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Old 03-15-2021, 08:10 PM   #26
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Spring is coming...5 month update

Lower cabinet shells are in and painted. Still some more ceiling work and upper cabinets and shelves left. Lots of tedious trimming around windows, etc. Waiting on floors until all the finish work is done. Bathroom will be trimmed in cedar. Bed frame needs to be done. Thinking about doing a futon type tilt up bed for more seating/storage.

Electrical mostly done!!!! Just mini split left and maybe an amp/sub to add to our sound system.

Plumbing mostly done, still waiting on my toilet.

Exterior: paint and deck extension left to do. Hope to add some under storage but I have short skirt and I don’t want anything hanging low.
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Old 03-15-2021, 08:14 PM   #27
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Nice work Dbreaux. Lots of hard work done, and the quality shows in spades.
Keep em comin'!
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Old 03-15-2021, 10:44 PM   #28
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Great blue color. My interior is blue, but less bold!
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Old 03-16-2021, 06:02 AM   #29
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Thanks. The finish carpentry is all my husband. I’m proud that I was able to teach myself electrical, solar, and plumbing!
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Old 03-16-2021, 06:04 AM   #30
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Great blue color. My interior is blue, but less bold!
The color is True Navy. It looks a lot more blue with those bright lights. Now I just have to find a three way 12v switch with a dimmer that will fit in a gang box.

The countertops will be wood slabs and I’m going to leave the uppers natural.
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Old 04-12-2021, 07:00 AM   #31
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April update-almost 6 months into the build

Finally can see progress. Bathroom walls done, bedroom walls done, tiny detail around windows done, plumbing (except sink) done, electric done

What’s left on the interior....countertops, sink, poly all the wood, floors, stairwell, cabinet doors and drawers, bathroom door, mini split (just ordered), kitchen wall

What’s left on the exterior....paint, bumper extension, exterior table, storage boxes

6 weeks until we go to RMNP....got to get to work
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Old 04-12-2021, 11:21 AM   #32
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Exceptional job in such a short time! Really liking the shelf brackets and switch/outlet faceplates, really adds some character and uniqueness! Thanks for pushing through this hard time and inspiring the rest of us.
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