crockett Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 Another night, no mosquitos. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 Added one more cabinet for more storage of random stuff, easy to grab and go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Added a larger TV (21") to the headrest. Fabricated the VESA mount myself. Bought a 10k TIG welder setup for it lol Ugly welds, a lot to learn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyjohnson Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 the little plant makes it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 Oh yeah... ROKU player streams everything, from my own NAS at home to everything online over my 5G Hotspot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 With the TV, ROKU, fridge, inverter, light, 3 cabin fans and USB charging on, I can run on the Lithium battery for 72 hours straight without needing any charge from solar, generator or shore power. Obviously the solar panel alone is enough to recharge everything needed, at day time, plus anything I'll use for cooking. This new battery and solar technology is awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAKA Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 AWE,,SOME YOU De' Man Is it FINISHED? (Dumb question....there are always "As builts....and things that got "improved" from the original "plan") 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 On 11/11/2021 at 8:04 AM, DAKA said: AWE,,SOME YOU De' Man Is it FINISHED? (Dumb question....there are always "As builts....and things that got "improved" from the original "plan") Only 3 jobs left: - Sewing the boxed cushion covers for the 2 piece mattress / sofa. - Sewing a shower curtain that will attach to the open tailgate with magnets sewed into the material, for my outdoor shower. - Installing a 2 way alarm system. I don't think that I will add anymore items or features. I like that the interior is still roomy and uncluttered. Theoretically, one could live in this thing full time now, away from any permanent hookups or RV parks. Fresh water lasts for 4 days, same with the capacity of the fridge. You can refill both in countless places. Toilet can be dumped "anywhere". Laundromat once a week and all is set. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAKA Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 8 hours ago, crockett said: Only 3 jobs left: - Sewing the boxed cushion covers for the 2 piece mattress / sofa. - Sewing a shower curtain that will attach to the open tailgate with magnets sewed into the material, for my outdoor shower. - Installing a 2 way alarm system. I don't think that I will add anymore items or features. I like that the interior is still roomy and uncluttered. Theoretically, one could live in this thing full time now, away from any permanent hookups or RV parks. Fresh water lasts for 4 days, same with the capacity of the fridge. You can refill both in countless places. Toilet can be dumped "anywhere". Laundromat once a week and all is set. For a shower curtain I hope you will have one with naked ladies on it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 58 minutes ago, DAKA said: For a shower curtain I hope you will have one with naked ladies on it Nope. Transparent. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 When it was so hot at night I had a hard time falling asleep due to sweating around my neck. I tried some 12 volt fans at the end of the bed, but they didn't do much around my head and neck. Those fans are to big to be placed over my head. So I just installed a pretty potent, flat computer fan right above my pillow, with a rod attached to the seat belt stud with a connecting nut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 Just bought and installed a digital over the air TV antenna with amplifier at Wal Mart. Put it into a window between the glass and the reflective sun shade. Staying over night here on the parking lot with a bunch of other RVs and camper vans. Most Wal Marts allow RVs and camper to stay over night, brings them some extra business. Just getting used to sleeping in my camper. Watching COPS now, matches the ambience lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 Getting ready for a trip and saw this democrat, aka hitchhiker, sitting under the solar panel. Wonder if he can hold on at highway speeds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAKA Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 aawwwww HOW CUTE....A MASCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 15 minutes ago, DAKA said: aawwwww HOW CUTE....A MASCOT Only mascot I'd ever consider is a baby gator! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 Out and about.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 Watching movies with a proper sunset in the background, right on the beach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAKA Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 PERFECTO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 Just for reference, here what I spent: 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan $3,000 Taxes and registration $700 Repair parts $400 Maintenance parts $300 Electronics $3,500 Camper conversion $2,800 Total $10,700 Not included are labor and about $14,000 that I spend on new tools and equipment. Obviously went overboard, and will use most of those tools mainly for other projects to come. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAKA Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 10 hours ago, crockett said: Just for reference, here what I spent: 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan $3,000 Taxes and registration $700 Repair parts $400 Maintenance parts $300 Electronics $3,500 Camper conversion $2,800 Total $10,700 Not included are labor and about $14,000 that I spend on new tools and equipment. Obviously went overboard, and will use most of those tools mainly for other projects to come. SUBTRACT from that the FUN you had building your SPECIAL BEACH VAN (priceless) (A $10,000 welder for a TV bracket REALLY ??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 Cooking and hanging out... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railfancwb Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Would be nice and useful if Mr Crockett’s pictures reappeared - even for a short time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmohme Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 While on this subject, what happened to Crocket? I haven't seen anything from him in some time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAKA Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Yeah, since I got banned from the other site, curious to see how he finished the "build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy tom Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 7 hours ago, jmohme said: While on this subject, what happened to Crocket? I haven't seen anything from him in some time. I sure hope he's alright. tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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