Scott B.'s Little Guy Offroad Teardrop Build

[Scott B.]

Here's the side panel after being trimmed.



Today, I glued up an extension for the center divider and added standoffs to the side panel, to position it correctly to allow the drawer slides clear the tailgate lip. (The center divider looks funny because I used some scrap pieces - all will be fine once I cut it to fit.)



Here you can see the side panel with the standoffs sitting in the correct place. After varnishing, I will screw this panel to the side of the teardrop.

 

[Scott B.]

The center divider is complete, minus a pocket screw hole or two to attach to the floor.





Now to start the drawers!

 

[Scott B.]

I put 3 coats of varnish on the end panel and center divider, and got them mounted. In addition to biscuits, I also used 2 pocket screws (to the floor) to hold the center divider straight.





The kitchen area really looks different with the dividers in place. I am really anxious to get all the drawers installed!

Next, I built the drawer (actually, sliding tray) that will mount the stove. The sides are held together using a lock joint, and the top is rabbited sitting in a rabbit along the tops of the side pieces. (Sorry, no before picture.)





I ordered full extension drawer slides - now to get it mounted.

 

[TwoTrack]

Looks great. Anymore details on the water pump?

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[Scott B.]

Looks great. Anymore details on the water pump?

Yes - I still need to mount it to the water can.

The pump is made by Fynspray, and it is model WS-67. It is a marine grade pump made in New Zealand. They aren't cheap (I found this one for 1/2 price!) but very well made and easy to operate. It should last a lifetime.

 

[Scott B.]

Today, I fine tuned the fit of the drawer slide and installed the slides! We now have a working stove pullout!

Installing a slide:



The working pullout:





The lazy susan bearing that will allow the stove to pivot out:



I set the stove on the bearing, and it looks like it will work how we want it to. I will fit it tomorrow.

In the meantime, I glued a second piece of 1/2" plywood to the under side of the pullout. I am going to inlet the bearing into the plywood, to allow the stove to sit almost flush on the pullout, so I wanted to reinforce the supporting surface. Seeing as this TD will go off-road, I am trying to make things as resistant to vibration problems as possible.

 

[Hun]

Hey Scott, good work. I have a great idea... Remind me... :wings:

 

[4x4x4doors]

Hey Scott, good work. I have a great idea... Remind me... :wings:

Coming from some folks, that would be very scary. :smileeek:

I agree, it's looking good, Scott.

 

[Scott B.]

Coming from some folks, that would be very scary. :smileeek:

I agree, it's looking good, Scott.

Isn't that the truth!

 

[Scott B.]

I pulled the router out this morning and recessed a spot for the lazy susan bearing.



Since it will not be seen, I decided to just cut it by hand and not use any jigs - hence the ragged edges!

I put 2 coats of varnish on the drawer. Tomorrow, I will sand it and put a 3rd coat on.

Then, mount the stove!

 

[Hilldweller]

Very nice progress, sir.
Can't wait to see it all.

 

[AndrewDM]

I like the lazy susan idea. What are you planning to lock it in position?

-Andy

 

[Scott B.]

I plan to use a barrel bolt.

West Marine carries these:


They are chrome plated brass. Not too expensive, and nice looking.

I will also use those to keep the drawers from opening while on the road.

 

[Hilldweller]

I plan to use a barrel bolt.

West Marine carries these:
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They are chrome plated brass. Not too expensive, and nice looking.

I will also use those to keep the drawers from opening while on the road.

Did you see the locking latches I have? They were supposed to be bounce-proof yacht latches. But they bounced open...
I have them securing the fridge slide and the stove. I secure them with bungee-balz now.

Scott at Little Guy sourced them ----- they work pretty good until the road gets rough.

 

[Hilldweller]

Like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Barrel..._sbs_hi_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=19WZE0VJAWW853KMHQK7

I think your barrel bolt will jostle loose.