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Gator70 Wiring was all surface. For the runs to lights, I used white click together track to enclose the wire which worked really well. The double sided tape that it came with seemed of pretty good quality but I backed it up by caulking all of the edges. I had to cheat a piece of hollow trim...

Thanks for the response COT. You are right, the "CAD" for me was invaluable. Many of our initial ideas were actually pretty goofy and with the full size model, these got nixed before I even lifted a tool. The camper is light nodoubt. I thought it was more like 700 lbs but I just don't know...

Further to my last reply to you, just FYI the CPT campers orginated from mobile, truck based ambulances so I am guessing that the robust floor in my unit is just a continuation of that standard. The floor strength and the ability to secure equipment, gurneys, etc to it, would be vital in the...

Thanks for the compliment and good question on the floor cleats. Initially, I used both glue and screws for the floor cleats but that was before I drilled the hole through the floor for the vent in the propane locker. After seeing the profile of the aluminium/foam/aluminium core, I was...

Ah yes, gone but not forgotten, just like Dame Edna and Sir Les Patterson....

Thanks TT. Indeed, it is beautiful, when you get it right...:)

Part 2 - Cabinetry Once I had played with and changed around the cardboard mock up of the inside cabinetry, it was time to get going on it. As I mentioned before, I chose to work with wood just because of familiarity. I certainly under stand the not insignificant weight gain with it...

In sand, we scratch out or dig a slit trench perpendicular to the the run of the tiedown string and then loop the end of tiedown around the middle of a piece of stick . Then just bury it a foot or so down and stomp on it to pack it well. Often you can scratch out the trench with the same...

I am right in the middle of the water and sink waste part of the build so will post in a bit when I am done. JFYI, the plug from a 2" hole saw is the perfect diameter for making a replacement lid for the Reliance cans, allowing you lots of options for a material to experiement with and...

Marine359 I am working on a build right now where I will be using a "Whale" brand marine imersion pump that sits on the bottom of my Reliance jugs, same size as yours. It fits perfectly through the spout. I made a dedicated waterproof insert for the screw cap that will contain the water line...

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Great pics Dean, We were wondering if Wood Bison #48 in your photo is sporting a DNResources ear tag or is some Toronto Maple Leafs fan missing their Jersey, either from a clothes line or their back.....?:)

Well, I thought I had the camper building habit under control but recently I lost my way and sadly, my camper NOPEC and her trusty ride RUBY have to make way in the driveway for yet another “addition”. (interesting the similarity between the words “addition” and “addiction”.....) NB: I am only...

Hi Nyon Sorry I somehow missed your post and questions. The panels are a FRP/EPS foam/FRP sandwich, 1 and 1/2 inches thick. CPT did not have any options on panel type or thickness when I ordered mine at the beginning of their manufacturing cycle. I think they may have gone to 2 inch...

Perfect. Take care and looking forward to stories...

Dean We are having our resupply this summer via a wheel equipped Cessena twin engined "Skymaster" which our friend in Hay River just happens to own. Other than being interested in the lost Franklin expedition, he is also an avid pilot and is flying back to King William Island this summer to do...

Thanks. I think cardboard CAD is a great option for us who are spacially challenged. In my case, a neighour had just received this circus sized monster deck gazebo tent in a huge flatpack and he was delighted to part with the packing cardboard. I ended up with enough large double strength...

Hi Jake's dad Thanks for your interest. The ballpark dimensions of the interior cabover are 31" high, 54" long and 80" wide. As far as cost, I received the "guinea pig" :) price on the build so you would have to contact CPT direct as far as current costs go, as I am out of the loop in that...

Thanks Dean. Speaking of journeys, when are you guys leaving for the Mackenzie River Delta? I am just a little jealous.... But, we did get a chunk of funding from the RCGSociety to help with our expensive air resupply this summer on Great Slave Lake so that compensates, a little!!

This build is a work in progress and it will take me a couple of posts to catchup to where I am now.... Part 1 Last fall, I took delivery of an 8ft slide in camper shell from CPT in Kelowna, BC. CPT and their sister company (Canadian Commercial Vehicles) are well known in western Canada for...