"Squatchpod" -squaredrop camper build

Wm Hill

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Progress is being made- I've finished the doors and wired the lights. I found a 5-gang switch panel on eBay with a power port, USB port, and voltage meter. I wired the ceiling vent fan with a switch to toggle between exhaust and intake directions (suck or blow).


The power inverter probably won't see much use, but I already had it so I installed it. The toggle switch changed the fan direction.

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These are the lights I used. Plenty bright.

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Galley doors

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Wm Hill

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The roof is on (3/8 CDX) - plenty of screws and liquid nails. The next step is some elastomeric caulking to fill any gaps and imperfections. I was hoping to get some painting done before the weekend, but allergies have rerouted those ideas.

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Wm Hill

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The roof has received 3 coats of elastomeric roof coating (Black Jack Elasto-Kool 700 ). So far, so good. I should be able to get the interior stained and the exterior painted this week, if all goes well.


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Wm Hill

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The exterior is painted & trimmed- olive drab and flat black. The next steps are finishing the interior, plumbing the L.P., mounting the battery box, and wiring the taillights.

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Wm Hill

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Wiring for the taillights-check
interior stained-check
Door latches attached- check
A very productive day :)

D-style door knobs. Shed supply had them available keyed alike.


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Working tail & signal lights- always a challenge.

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The Interior is finished in white mineral oil. Zero fumes.

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Wm Hill

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Today the rig had its first road test- to the scales to get a weigh slip for registering as a homemade trailer. Total dry weight was a lean 880 pounds. The NYS registration was $20.50. It tows like a dream.



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Also added a small "Murphy" table. I'm shooting for a Father's Day maiden camp-out.

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Wm Hill

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Today's progress-
* hooked up propane stove burners.
* added some elastic netting for storage
* constructed a dishpan holder with bungee cord
* AA lights from Harbor Freight

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Small nets to hold phones (USB port in the middle)
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also added some AA lights from Harbor Freight. Easy to use if the 12V system fails or you just need a light quickly.

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Dishpan holder mounted on inside of the galley door. I used bungee cordage, I bought a 50' roll on eBay.

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Wm Hill

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Latest progress-
- tongue work. Battery box, 5# LP tank, and spare tire mounted on tongue. The tongue is still liftable by hand.
- Fender mounts are fabricated and mounted.
- half moon vents installed.

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WildernessSV

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Such great work! Loving the aesthetic of your trailer.
Can I ask a noob question and what/how does the bearing buddy help ? Keeps the grease more contained longer?
 

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