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Post by 78466noM on Oct 9, 2016 20:47:00 GMT 10
The wind it is so strong (up to 106KPH going by BOM) that made the Franklin shake and one of the windows opened a bit!! No water go in because is on the protected side. I have to do something with the louver in the door, it let humid and cold air coming inside. I am going to put sail track above the louvers in my door on the inside and on the louvers for the fridge on the outside I have a 12volt compressor fridge so I don't need the louvers to release any gas leakage and to let in oxygen to to replace the co2 . I will be using canvas that was easy to pack up when not needed . |
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Post by tasmillard on Oct 12, 2016 15:38:31 GMT 10
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Post by Rattles on Oct 12, 2016 16:51:46 GMT 10
Tas- Not trying to teach you to suck eggs however would it be better to have the inside vent facing up so if any water enters from outside vent it will not enter but go back out the outside vent.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2016 17:01:16 GMT 10
Tas- Not trying to teach you to suck eggs however would it be better to have the inside vent facing up so if any water enters from outside vent it will not enter but go back out the outside vent. Just a thought Rattles I think Rattles that the vents are fitted like this from the factory so when fumes elevate can go trough the vent. An important issue when the portapotty is used inside after the pea sup  |
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Post by tasmillard on Oct 12, 2016 17:01:21 GMT 10
Thanks Rattles... I put it the way it was before. Notice there are more rivets holding the top row compared to the bottom row? The holes match up like that on the door, so perhaps like that from factory?
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Post by Mustang on Oct 12, 2016 18:20:53 GMT 10
Nice touch with the counter sunk washers.
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Post by atefooterz on Oct 12, 2016 22:38:15 GMT 10
My observation of full time cara living is that the first one meter inside the caravan should be all marine grade and be drip dry!Regardless of annexes, shelters etc the reality of wet shoes, clothes and brolleys means that just like an old school English house with the wet entry, life is simple and enjoyable with at most a handy rag/ paper towel to wipe down the area. I would have gone for a more open internal door vent to speed up exit of any gas fumes & help air flow into the cabin, rather than into a restricted flow door pocket. Maybe a slide across opening adjustable version for those worried about cold weather use? Any 24/7 air venting is good in my books to stop condensation & smells from damp etc.
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Post by 78466noM on Oct 13, 2016 7:56:39 GMT 10
Coming along nicely and looking very good just hope your list isn't doing what mine is and growing though it's rate of growth has slowed slightly. I hope to get the boxes on for the 240 volt inlet and outlets in on Sunday will post how I do it.  Bruce |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 9:03:27 GMT 10
My observation of full time cara living is that the first one meter inside the caravan should be all marine grade and be drip dry!Regardless of annexes, shelters etc the reality of wet shoes, clothes and brolleys means that just like an old school English house with the wet entry, life is simple and enjoyable with at most a handy rag/ paper towel to wipe down the area. I would have gone for a more open internal door vent to speed up exit of any gas fumes & help air flow into the cabin, rather than into a restricted flow door pocket. Maybe a slide across opening adjustable version for those worried about cold weather use? Any 24/7 air venting is good in my books to stop condensation & smells from damp etc. My Franklin Arrow has a huge louver in the door and I have to block it because it allow a lot of cold humid air come trough it. ventilation cannot cope. The door face the south west and the bad weather come form that side  I use the electric heater once every 2 weeks to keep humidity under control. The mattress are seating vertically on both beds and there are no materials (fabrics) on the cupboards that can be affected by humid conditions. |
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Post by tasmillard on Oct 13, 2016 9:30:31 GMT 10
Coming along nicely and looking very good just hope your list isn't doing what mine is and growing though it's rate of growth has slowed slightly. I hope to get the boxes on for the 240 volt inlet and outlets in on Sunday will post how I do it. Bruce Unfortunately we know all to well that as soon as you look more into things the more that you need to do. Of course the door work was more a cosmetic thing, didnt need to do anything really and the weather wasnt good enough for more sealing work, so did that instead. Hope you get that milestone done over weekend! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 11:34:56 GMT 10
Unfortunately we know all to well that as soon as you look more into things the more that you need to do. Of course the door work was more a cosmetic thing, didnt need to do anything really and the weather wasnt good enough for more sealing work, so did that instead. Some "Bling " huh look out it could be addictive it starts out small then it is trims, windows ,J mould etc etc   next thing you know you will be washing the Disco  |
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Post by tasmillard on Oct 13, 2016 17:20:15 GMT 10
Well, even the king of bling approves  |
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Post by atefooterz on Oct 14, 2016 21:07:07 GMT 10
My observation of full time cara living is that the first one meter inside the caravan should be all marine grade and be drip dry!Regardless of annexes, shelters etc the reality of wet shoes, clothes and brolleys means that just like an old school English house with the wet entry, life is simple and enjoyable with at most a handy rag/ paper towel to wipe down the area. I would have gone for a more open internal door vent to speed up exit of any gas fumes & help air flow into the cabin, rather than into a restricted flow door pocket. Maybe a slide across opening adjustable version for those worried about cold weather use? Any 24/7 air venting is good in my books to stop condensation & smells from damp etc. My Franklin Arrow has a huge louver in the door and I have to block it because it allow a lot of cold humid air come trough it. ventilation cannot cope. The door face the south west and the bad weather come form that side I use the electric heater once every 2 weeks to keep humidity under control. The mattress are seating vertically on both beds and there are no materials (fabrics) on the cupboards that can be affected by humid conditions. I am sure my Arrow has the same door set up. At one point i was thinking of fiting some rails either side of the louvers & fitting a plate cut out with the same hole pattern, to slide down & block or lift up to open. I ended up just bogging the flyscreen holes so did not open the frame, when it would have made sence to renew screen & modify vents. Being set up for NSW/ QLD is very different to Tassie with temps expected. Even over 4 days straight of continuous rain & max 7c day & 0-3c overnight i just ran my normal fan on low & that was enough to keep dry, proof was getting some washing dry inside! Beanie and layers, even in the car i am allergic to heaters and air cons. Too many years working outside & sailing methinks. Human bodies are awesome... unless they get spoilt with heaters and cold air, con so the metabalism never gets used to kick in. #modernlife |
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Post by Rattles on Oct 14, 2016 22:32:19 GMT 10
I think you will find the vents in the door are there mainly due to gas regulations, They are there to allow LP Gas which is heaver than air to seep out if there is a gas leek in the van.
But again I may be wrong again.
I agree in cold weather there can be quite a cold blast at cold times of the year.
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Post by tasmillard on Oct 31, 2016 10:21:03 GMT 10
I decided to remove the remaining rear wall upper ply to give me the opportunity to add insulation and of course replace with new. I did both sides in the day, which meant removing the other side top cupboard to get to the ply, all in all good to get this done.
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Post by 78466noM on Oct 31, 2016 22:50:49 GMT 10
Looking good if you are looking for a way to join top of wall to ceiling I am going to use aluminum angle should help hold it tight most will be covered with cupboards but if I can seal it up fairly well right around I hope to stop insects and mice from taking up residence. enjoying the story of your van
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2016 5:33:54 GMT 10
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Post by tasmillard on Nov 1, 2016 5:40:42 GMT 10
I will be riveting the top of the ply to the frame, so this should stop the ply flexing to a degree. Next up will be insulation installation 😉
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Post by tasmillard on Nov 4, 2016 18:39:20 GMT 10
Well what a day! Gitano and I got stuck into finishing the back, so the remaining j-rails and while we where at it we removed the bottom cladding to replace the rotted timber. About 1.5hours after we finished it poured with rain. We get a lot done but we sure make it tight with time frames.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2016 18:44:03 GMT 10
Was a good working day with 24 degrees temperature to make the time more pleasant.
I think that she will be water tight at the back now.
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Post by 78466noM on Nov 5, 2016 10:54:12 GMT 10
As always exceptional work. I have the racing the weather to finish things quite often but have have been lucky most times I beat it but have been a drowned rat numerous times. your chassis is in excellent condition it survived rotted wet wood mine wasn't so lucky as being the cheap model no galvanized chassis all fixed now as good as new. looks like a previous owner had a medium to large dog with the ring on the back or is that used for something else. have fun with the work you are doing that van will last you a lifetime .   |
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Post by Mustang on Nov 5, 2016 14:14:09 GMT 10
Great work again Tasmillard, your videos belong in the "Classic Museum", with your permission I would like to copy them across for future reference.
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Post by tasmillard on Nov 6, 2016 20:39:06 GMT 10
Thanks for your kind words. Yes in many respects the old gal is still in pretty good nick, just cosmetics really. I am looking forward to getting over the hump, I think today we did that with getting the insulation almost done (vid coming on that too).
Mustang, no issues at all but I am no expert in van renos and so the way i go about things may not be considered the best approach, but just my approach. I am happy to receive constructive feedback to as I am always up for learning new things 😉
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 19:50:59 GMT 10
It has the bling factor on it Was a nice job to do, I enjoyed the experience. |
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