Ideally the tanks should be different colours so that they don't get mixed up but I got the pair for less than the usual cost of one so I'll just buy a big permanent marker with the money I've saved.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
More work done on the kitchen unit
The folding tap has been fitted and the shelf that supports the water tanks (1x fresh, 1x waste) has been installed. There are substantial batons under the shelf as the tanks will weigh in at 25kg each when full.
Ideally the tanks should be different colours so that they don't get mixed up but I got the pair for less than the usual cost of one so I'll just buy a big permanent marker with the money I've saved.
Ideally the tanks should be different colours so that they don't get mixed up but I got the pair for less than the usual cost of one so I'll just buy a big permanent marker with the money I've saved.
Loo locker in action
The portaloo locker is now finished. The double folding action is shown in the pics and video.
The locker will provide an additional seat plus it will support one end of the bed when extended.
The locker will provide an additional seat plus it will support one end of the bed when extended.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Do the cushions fit?
I'm pleased to say the cushions DO fit (well done Jax!)
You can also see the single-seat locker that will be home to the portaloo (yes it will have sides on it when finished). This will also do double duty as the support for the one end of the bed.
Jax confirmed that the seat is comfortable.
Now that we have proved the concept Jax can press on and make the covers. For me the ToDo list includes finishing the loo locker, installing the sink and putting the shelf in for the water tanks. Once this is done we will have a workable camper.
You can also see the single-seat locker that will be home to the portaloo (yes it will have sides on it when finished). This will also do double duty as the support for the one end of the bed.
Jax confirmed that the seat is comfortable.
Now that we have proved the concept Jax can press on and make the covers. For me the ToDo list includes finishing the loo locker, installing the sink and putting the shelf in for the water tanks. Once this is done we will have a workable camper.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
What? Two updates in one day?!?!?
The work on the kitchen units was from two weekends ago, last weekend we made a start on the soft furnishings.
The mattress is going to be cut into 3 to form the seat and a double thickness for the backrest.
The secret to cutting the foam is to start with a very, very sharp knife and then to run the blade along a good straight edge.
Jax sewed some extra panels to the existing cover to close over the cut edges. You can see the first one in the pic. Getting the cover back on the foam was a bit of a tussle even with two of us pushing foam and tugging cover but once on it proved to be a good snug fit. A rather groovy outer cover follow.
The mattress is going to be cut into 3 to form the seat and a double thickness for the backrest.
The secret to cutting the foam is to start with a very, very sharp knife and then to run the blade along a good straight edge.
Jax sewed some extra panels to the existing cover to close over the cut edges. You can see the first one in the pic. Getting the cover back on the foam was a bit of a tussle even with two of us pushing foam and tugging cover but once on it proved to be a good snug fit. A rather groovy outer cover follow.
Oh!.... now I see
So it may have seemed that nothing has been happening for a while but now you can see that I've actually been busy making the kitchen units.
This first unit will be home to the Double hob and grill (on top), and the fridge (yet to be purchased). This is located on the offside of the van to keep the cables from the leisure batteries as short as possible to minimise volt drop (a major concern when you only have 12 volts to start with).
On the right of the picture you can see the frame that will become the other unit.
Very nice work, thought I says so myself.
The second unit with sink dropped in. This will be home to two 25 litre water tanks, one for fresh and one for waste. I have a tap with a microswitch which will operate a submersible pump dropped in to the fresh water tank. According to my mate, Mr Newton, this new fangled gravity stuff will take care of returning the waste water. Both tanks have integral wheels and a fold out handle for moving around when full. It's a good job they're not tartan or they'd look like granny's shopping trolley.
Mrs K demonstrating the position she'll be adopting on our upcoming trips.
Mr K demonstrating the position he will be adopting.
(Note: This above is of course a fantasy resulting from to much sun falling on the baldy head of Mr K. In reality the positions will, of course, be reversed)
This first unit will be home to the Double hob and grill (on top), and the fridge (yet to be purchased). This is located on the offside of the van to keep the cables from the leisure batteries as short as possible to minimise volt drop (a major concern when you only have 12 volts to start with).
On the right of the picture you can see the frame that will become the other unit.
Very nice work, thought I says so myself.
The second unit with sink dropped in. This will be home to two 25 litre water tanks, one for fresh and one for waste. I have a tap with a microswitch which will operate a submersible pump dropped in to the fresh water tank. According to my mate, Mr Newton, this new fangled gravity stuff will take care of returning the waste water. Both tanks have integral wheels and a fold out handle for moving around when full. It's a good job they're not tartan or they'd look like granny's shopping trolley.
Mrs K demonstrating the position she'll be adopting on our upcoming trips.
Mr K demonstrating the position he will be adopting.
(Note: This above is of course a fantasy resulting from to much sun falling on the baldy head of Mr K. In reality the positions will, of course, be reversed)
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