make the fridge a slide out rack to sit on, then you will rarely need to open the hatch in the counter to access it.
Unfortunately, it can't slide out far enough to open before it interferes with the forward dinette chair.
Nice looking project! :ylsmoke:
my 2ct:
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3/4" plywood :Wow1: I know us European guys have a different understanding concerning weight - this looks more like "decent" for me
Would be interesting to know the before and after weight, like w/o interior and with your build stuff.
I did weight it before I started so it is getting to be time to weigh it again to get a feel for how much weight is in there. Your points are good, but thick ply makes it much easier to build for me. Also, it weighed 10k lbs. empty and it's 19,500lbs GVWR. I've done the math in my head and even with everything I want in the future I can't see the vehicle weighing more than 15,000lbs.
- regarding fridge:
I would connect the upper counter flipp board with the lid from the fridge. That way you need just to open one. There are similar solutions common in kitchen stores, just compare how they did it.
Hm. I may look into that. Thanks!
Current progress:
Well...I guess this is a major milestone: The fundamental construction is done...sort of...
Here's a panorama from the driver's compartment back. (The table isn't installed at this point.)
You can also see there's no door on the fridge yet, hence the "sort of."
Counters have some unevenness between the sections...oh well, might be able to tweak it later.
Got the table installed today.
Still LOTS to do: Fridge cabinet door; electronic cabinet door; latches for all doors and drawers; spice racks above sink; arm rests on the wall next to the dinette seats; garbage can; composting toilet innards; and, well, lots more little things you wouldn't want to be bothered with.
You'd think it would be a joyous day for me...you'd think. Mostly I just feel a bit exhausted. Despite being a red letter day, I'm mainly aware of being in the middle of a long project that's still got a long way to go. It's been bitterly cold up here; my knuckles are cracking from working in the dry, frigid air. Probably just going to relax and enjoy the cabin; maybe do a bit of packing. But I think I'm going to stay out of the garage for a few days.