Recent content by GATORB8

I thought long and hard before going Timbren. Really a torsion axle was appealing, combining the low cost of a solid axle with the independent operation and increased clearance of the Timbrens. In the end, the fact that the timbrens don't have a fixed track width pushed me over the edge. Just...

4,000 mile maiden voyage complete. Pulled awesome. Need to work on ventilation a little.

Haven't posted an update in a while. Registered and getting close. Maiden voyage coming up this weekend, Moab bound for EJS.

tongue boxes, trim, and stainless galley top.

some recent shots.

Luan Skin was bondo'd at seams and staples, then a coat of fiberglass resin, topped off with a sheet of Filon.

Progress update.

Went a little bit overboard with spray foam and I’m paying for it now, what a mess.

Greg over at Unofficial Use Only had a similiar build for Quadratec at Sema this year, the JTE: https://www.drivingline.com/articles/quadratec-jte-a-gladiator-built-to-tread-lightly/?fbclid=IwAR2j25eRki9R3OTBnNRVOC3cs3YbEKzF9-MVscI0n-jx7kWR9TvEqQ8NiJE

Let there be light.

Taking the night off (Mondays are rough), but cornered my wife into spending an hour doing some finish planning and layout. She’s watching Robin Williams RV movie while I grill dinner, I must say it’s hilarious. Her current direction/confirmation is foam backed RV headliner (looks like...

Was thinking getting reading lights with built in USB, then running a full set in the bulkhead with outlets in the cabin cabinets and galley. The 45* cut in rear gives me a chase, so figured I’d to the water and power exterior ports there.

Also. There are two styles of Milliard mattresses. Trifold or the one with the last section split in two. I’m trying to envision how they work. Is one the way to go? only one of them was waterproof. Think it was the trifold.

Has anyone used the LED Maxxshade for in cabin lighting? Sufficient? I see a ton say recessed LEDs are way overpowered. figured I’d do some small LED reading lights as well. @Teardropper other than solar, porch lights and overhead/fan. Anything I’m really missing for in wall wiring rough...

Slowly but surely.