Rutdigger
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That's a great idea!
My DIY solution to the UEV 440
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That's a great idea!
Redeth005
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Man this was an awesome update. thank you for sharing. It looks amazing when it's all popped out and set up.
On a side note i wanted to thank you for your feedback a few months ago on the use of pop-rivets! It was so easy to use and after putting some silicone on the joints it is fully waterproof!
Here is a quick shot of what you inspired!
I still have to figure out a way to use skateboard bearings to make a strong pull out drawer like yours. I gotta figure out a way to make it work first. So far i keep drawing blanks on making it work!
Anyway thanks a lot for your input. i really appreciate it and keep posting pix! the trailer is bad ***!
On a side note i wanted to thank you for your feedback a few months ago on the use of pop-rivets! It was so easy to use and after putting some silicone on the joints it is fully waterproof!
Here is a quick shot of what you inspired!
I still have to figure out a way to use skateboard bearings to make a strong pull out drawer like yours. I gotta figure out a way to make it work first. So far i keep drawing blanks on making it work!
Anyway thanks a lot for your input. i really appreciate it and keep posting pix! the trailer is bad ***!
Rutdigger
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No problem! I'm glad it worked out for ya!
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:victory: LOL!
Karoo Klong
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That's awesome Rutdigger!
I really enjoy every post you do.
Keep up the good work.
Me and the wife are setting up to buy a house so my camping project will be way on the back burner. But hopefully not to far away.
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I really enjoy every post you do.
Keep up the good work.
Me and the wife are setting up to buy a house so my camping project will be way on the back burner. But hopefully not to far away.
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Rutdigger
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Dude, that is awesome...Congrats on the new house! You will have plenty of time to build your trailer later. Keep us posted when you start it. :ylsmoke:
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I looked at the Fox Wings also; but for my application I think the Bundutec will be much better. There are some excellent threads on here of awnings and atleast a DIY one or two. I can't for the life of me find the thread of the DIY Foxwing a guy built. If I find it I will post a link to it here..
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A fix for some problems
Ok, if you have been following my thread you know that the last outing revealed some issues. One that I forgot to mention and the other with the hot water heater hose insulation. So I changed out the hot water hoses with some all metal yellow gas line. This provides me with 100% metal in the heater box. I tell ya, it was a pain in the butt to piece together all the fitting needed to make this conversion. Next is to find a good insulation that is heat resistant. Here is a pic of the lines.
The other problem I addressed today was the need for a water filter to have safe water. The water tank I ordered has about a 1/2 space from the bottom of the tank to the bottom of the drain hole. This space will inherently leave some water in the tank and there is no access lid like on the tanks you see at Harbor Freight etc. I intend to treat it with tablets thru the vent hole but I wanted a better solution. So I installed a RV in-line water filter.
I cut an access hole in the space between the wheel well and the kitchen wall and attached the filter there. I can change it out every 6 months by removing the 9 screws holding the mounting plate on. I installed a t-fitting in the hose feeding the utility water and installed a facet tap to fill up our water bottles.
I am hoping to get the rear canvas screen and door done tomorrow and possibly the mattress cover.
Ok, if you have been following my thread you know that the last outing revealed some issues. One that I forgot to mention and the other with the hot water heater hose insulation. So I changed out the hot water hoses with some all metal yellow gas line. This provides me with 100% metal in the heater box. I tell ya, it was a pain in the butt to piece together all the fitting needed to make this conversion. Next is to find a good insulation that is heat resistant. Here is a pic of the lines.
The other problem I addressed today was the need for a water filter to have safe water. The water tank I ordered has about a 1/2 space from the bottom of the tank to the bottom of the drain hole. This space will inherently leave some water in the tank and there is no access lid like on the tanks you see at Harbor Freight etc. I intend to treat it with tablets thru the vent hole but I wanted a better solution. So I installed a RV in-line water filter.
I cut an access hole in the space between the wheel well and the kitchen wall and attached the filter there. I can change it out every 6 months by removing the 9 screws holding the mounting plate on. I installed a t-fitting in the hose feeding the utility water and installed a facet tap to fill up our water bottles.
I am hoping to get the rear canvas screen and door done tomorrow and possibly the mattress cover.
