eatSleepWoof gets a Winnie

[eatSleepWoof]

Wind deflectors for the solar panels are done.

Started with a 6"-wide strip of sheet metal for each, bent it 90 degrees at the 2" mark, placed each piece against each panel and scribed the cut line even with the top of the panel. Cut the pieces, screwed the vertical to the frame of the solar panels, and put 4" eternabond tape over the horizontal. Added a little dicor sealant in a few spots for good measure.

Next up is a drawer for the driver's side of the pass-through storage.

 

[eatSleepWoof]

Boom!

Drawer is made from 3/4" pine plywood, sprayed with Varathane Diamond finish. Exterior dimensions are 44" x 22". Mounted to 500lb-rated slides.

This was a royal pain in the butt to make due to very, very tight clearances and drawer slides that do not come apart. I had to assemble half of the frame inside the pass-through, and at one point I was pretty sure I was not going to climb out of it without someone pulling me out by my legs.

In any case, this should greatly simplify access to a whole bunch of gear that I keep on this side.

I'm also working on a custom garden hose spool that'll fit inside this drawer, and should hold a 150ft roll of garden hose in a very compact form factor. "Should" being the operative word. Will know in a few days!

 

[Kingsize24]

Now I REALLY like that. Will the slots allow you to add dividers in the drawer if wanted?

 

[eatSleepWoof]

Now I REALLY like that. Will the slots allow you to add dividers in the drawer if wanted?

Yes, exactly. They're ever so slightly larger than 1/4", so I'll be using 1/4" plywood as dividers. Exactly the same setup as I'm using inside in a few cubbies I made.

 

[Kingsize24]

Yes, exactly. They're ever so slightly larger than 1/4", so I'll be using 1/4" plywood as dividers. Exactly the same setup as I'm using inside in a few cubbies I made.

That's perfect 👌. Very very useful upgrade right there.

 

[Tex68w]

Love seeing this project continue.