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Table hardware:
http://www.garelick.com/product.php?pnumber=75640
http://www.garelick.com/product.php?pnumber=75640
VW Eurovan "Cargo" Camper Conversion!
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ersatzknarf
lost, but making time
Thanks ! ! !
ersatzknarf
lost, but making time
That looks great !
So, the table is part of the platform - good.
Will the hinges be "felt" when the cushions are in place, do you think ?
(asking because that's what "the boss" would want to know
)
Cheers,
Frank
So, the table is part of the platform - good.
Will the hinges be "felt" when the cushions are in place, do you think ?
(asking because that's what "the boss" would want to know
)Cheers,
Frank
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That looks great !
So, the table is part of the platform - good.
Will the hinges be "felt" when the cushions are in place, do you think ?
(asking because that's what "the boss" would want to know
Cheers,
Frank
Good question about the hinges! For some reasons, I bought a set of 3/4 wide hinges... instead of 5/8... The 5/8 will be flush with the top of the bench. Even though I don't think the hinge would be high enough to be felt, but I was certainly concerned about $700 upholstery that could get damaged on them...
Will go down stairs now to exchange those hinges
Next task:
Curtains
ersatzknarf
lost, but making time
Hi Andreas,
Ahhh, so it is those hinges. I see.
Yes, I would think the upholstery would be a concern ! $ ! $ ! $ :Wow1:
Curtains ? Good ! Waiting for the next exciting installment
Cheers,
Frank
Ahhh, so it is those hinges. I see.
Yes, I would think the upholstery would be a concern ! $ ! $ ! $ :Wow1:
Curtains ? Good ! Waiting for the next exciting installment
Cheers,
Frank
Good question about the hinges! For some reasons, I bought a set of 3/4 wide hinges... instead of 5/8... The 5/8 will be flush with the top of the bench. Even though I don't think the hinge would be high enough to be felt, but I was certainly concerned about $700 upholstery that could get damaged on them...
Will go down stairs now to exchange those hinges
Next task:
Curtains
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Upholstery is expensive... especially if made locally and not offshore in China!
Then I also didn't want to go through all that trouble and just put in some cheap foam that would be wrapped in crappy fabric...
At the end it will still be a fairly affordable conversion. Including the sunroof, awning and other little bits I still have to get done, it will be under $2000!
Then I also didn't want to go through all that trouble and just put in some cheap foam that would be wrapped in crappy fabric...
At the end it will still be a fairly affordable conversion. Including the sunroof, awning and other little bits I still have to get done, it will be under $2000!
ersatzknarf
lost, but making time
Agreed ! I hadn't taken into account that cost yet, for our application, but for that kind of expense, I sure would want to take good care of them; prefering quality whenever possible.
To be under $2k in expense to do all you have done is great ! ! !
To be under $2k in expense to do all you have done is great ! ! !
ersatzknarf
lost, but making time
Very nice ! Looks like you are having nice weather, too !
Cheers,
Frank
Cheers,
Frank
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First time out!
Went very well. Although I'm still waiting for the upholstery I was very pleased how compfy it was to sit inside for hours! I also noticed that there was no need to buy those LED lights...The factory interior lights are plenty good enough!
Condensation: No issue! At night it was close to freezing and very damp. But despite that there was no noticeable fogging up of anything. Very pleased with that :elkgrin:
Anyhow, there are also a couple of items I added lately:
GoWesty Wind visors and an aluminum profile to attach the awning.
Cheers,
Andreas
Went very well. Although I'm still waiting for the upholstery I was very pleased how compfy it was to sit inside for hours! I also noticed that there was no need to buy those LED lights...The factory interior lights are plenty good enough!
Condensation: No issue! At night it was close to freezing and very damp. But despite that there was no noticeable fogging up of anything. Very pleased with that :elkgrin:
Anyhow, there are also a couple of items I added lately:
GoWesty Wind visors and an aluminum profile to attach the awning.
Cheers,
Andreas
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ersatzknarf
lost, but making time
Hi Andreas,
Congratulations ! ! !
It looks great and pleased to hear you did not have any condensation issues.
What did you end up doing for ventilation ?
Cheers,
Frank
Congratulations ! ! !
It looks great and pleased to hear you did not have any condensation issues.
What did you end up doing for ventilation ?
Cheers,
Frank
Could bolt a fork mount to a board, make the board the width of the floor so it wouldn't slide around. That is what I have done for the back of my pickup so I wouldn't have to drill through the bed. Comes out when not in use.
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Ventilation:
I left the front windows a couple of inches open. With the visors on the outside there was no risk of rain coming in. In the future, I hope to have a sunroof installed.
Bike storage:
I like the idea with the front wheel mount! Will see if I can find one in town.
Cheers
I left the front windows a couple of inches open. With the visors on the outside there was no risk of rain coming in. In the future, I hope to have a sunroof installed.
Bike storage:
I like the idea with the front wheel mount! Will see if I can find one in town.
Cheers