My 550 build The "Ford Escape"
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We had the truck out for 5 days in the Mountains while I was on a High Angle marksmanship course. My daughter brought out the Hickory table and we got that installed. Cushions and seat backs will be done at the Upholsterer in a couple weeks. Everything worked awesome. It was 30C outside so we were very hot and sweaty after 12 hour days shooting on the Mountain and the shower worked awesome for a cool off. Boy we are loving this truck!
Always just my wife and I. I have spent the last 33 years working alone in Northern Alberta and in the Alberta Mountains. Long before the days of cell phones etc and in weather up to -45. I have quite the skill set and good boots. If it's real bad we aren't going there. Also will be carrying 2 dual sport motorcycles on the back (building the carrier is next years project) so we can get into those tough spots. I spent a lot of time working from a 2 wheel drive pickup with no winch. Learned to use a jack all and what not to get out of stuck situations.
I also plan to buy a good set of double chains. (3 bars so it covers both the rear duals)
Got the last couple of things done. Ladder and diesel Pre heater. Will install a stereo inside this fall yet if the weather holds. I have an awning on back order and the motorcycle carrier will be next spring. Heading to the Mountains for 4 days. Chilly nights already, will have the wood stove going tonight for sure.
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Just with firewood for the trip there. Very smokey from Down south so tough to spot sheep. No meat this trip so good excuse to go again! No issues with the spray foam at all. Java did his 450 ski machine with foam too but had his professionally installed. It was quite expensive to have done around here and I'm very happy with the result. It was just at frreezing (1C) overnight so had a small fire in the stove in the morning while we made coffee. Nice and toasty warm before heading out for the day. We spent about 10 hours a day hiking then returned to the truck just before dark.
just like i thought, too much fresh air . . .
i keep waffling between the spray foam and rigid
ive looked at yours and Java's foam process many many times and the time is soon coming for me to decide
hiring it out is about $1200 if i bring it ready to shoot, but then there is no turning back
i keep waffling between the spray foam and rigid
ive looked at yours and Java's foam process many many times and the time is soon coming for me to decide
hiring it out is about $1200 if i bring it ready to shoot, but then there is no turning back
We basically saved up and bought a few pieces at a time, It's definitely not 5 stars, and super fancy, but we are simple people and like it simple and reliable!