Recent content by Colorado CJ

I tied some string on the canvas cords, then fed them through the holes in the new lift panels before I installed them. Once I installed the lift panels, I riviera the chords to the panels like the original. Yes, that is how mine looked. You have to take a hammer and flatten the back of the...

Thanks! I don't remember what size rivets they were. I bought aluminum rivets from Home Depot the same size as the originals. As for advice, just be sure to take plenty of photos, it really helps to have a photo to go back to if you have any questions. Also, go about it in a thoughtful...

I took out the camper this weekend to see how it works. My Dad, brother in law and nephew came along and we did some disc golfing, camping and exploring. First, we hit a disc golf course in the mountains. It was fun, but the course wasn't as good as some of the other mountain courses I've...

There is only a small amount of aluminum on the front and back you'd need to cut out. You have to narrow the "step" 3" on each side. It is mostly just woodwork, but the aluminum frame on the front and back is also 3" too wide on the "step" part. A couple minutes with a cutoff saw and some...

Time for another update. Not long now until the final update as I am nearing completion! I finished all the wiring and working on the propane lines and made sure everything was in working order (I still have to install the CO/Propane alarm). Then, Friday, my sister, mom and I decided to...

Well, I got the memory foam mattress and CO/Propane alarm ordered. Also, after doing a lot of research, I picked up a 120 qt. Xtreme Marine 6 day cooler for $68.00. I figured for right now, I'll use the cooler and save up for the engle fridge and solar setup (which will cost roughly...

Thanks! I think I'll make a short video showing how fast it is to go from couch to bed and back and post it here.

Time for a little update. I finished up the chalk painting and waxing (no finished photos as it is still a mess). Next on the list was to build the seat cushions. I am using 3/4" ply for the cushion bases because the seating will convert to a third bed. I didn't take photos while I made...

Looks like mine! Except mine didn't come with a bathroom, I think I got the base model.

Thanks everyone! I'm starting in on Chalk Painting the cabinetry. It is kind of time consuming since you need to wax and buff everything after the paint dries. I should be able to get the cabinetry completed and chalk painted by the weeekend. BTW, does anyone know of a good, and CHEAP place...

Thanks! Another update. Today I installed the tiedown points on the four corners of the camper (didn't take any photos of that buy I can). I then installed some 1" high pressure treated boards along the full length of the camper. I did this because I wanted to have a little clearance...

Today's Update I finished up painting the outside today. First I masked off everything but the roof and then cleaned up the bare aluminum. I then sprayed on some self etching aluminum primer and let it dry, then mixed up more 2 part polyurethane paint and sprayed that on. Popped the top...

I was just able to do one thing today to the camper (busy day today). I mixed up some grey epoxy and painted the exterior of the wood floor pack. I should have some time tomorrow to start in on painting the roof.

Time for another update. Today I finished painting the camper sides. First I had to mask everything off that wouldn't be painted. I then mixed up some black Acrolon Polyurethane 2 part paint and using a small touchup gun, sprayed all the trim pieces and stripes. I did two coats...

Time for another update. I haven't done a huge amount to the camper yet, I'm waiting on some more work to come in before spending more money on it. As a small business owner, it is either feast or famine. Anyway, I'm doing what I can do without spending money, that means working on the...