Hi All---Here are some photos of my little project which I started in the fall.More to come when I get more batteries for my camera.:)

Oh, man, Ches. I don't know if I'm glad you're posting pictures or not. I mean, I had no idea you had an oven in your trailer... and now I've got to figure out if I am jealous.

:jester

Note on the camera batteries: spring for rechargeables as soon as you can. I find they hold a charge even longer than a set of Duracell Ultra's. (I bought them because I knew how quickly they'd pay for themselves, and hate throwing away so many batteries. But the fact that the charge actually lasts longer is a little fleur de lis to go along with the rest of it.)

:cblob

Hi Mary-------Batteries I see can be a problem. I bought an adapter to plug camera into wall socket which I can pick up tomorrow,As for oven, any unit I ever had all had ovens.Going to Lethbridge Alberta tommorow and will also pick up Battery charger.:)

Ches thats great . was the stove top in that position or did you move it when you installed the oven/ anyway you've done marvelous job and unlike Mary I have it all figured I AM JEALOUS!:sick :feet

Hi Pippa
The oven was already there.The big change I did was the back end where you see the bunks/beds.Any thing else I did was repairs to insolite and painting.Installed radio and put up those little picturies you see.Also put in hardwood floors,took out curtains and put in venitian blinds.Will post more photos latter.:wave

Is that that bunk we were talking about? you know, the 500 one? :)

The whole trailer looks so clean. and you used what to make/cover the cabinets with? an is that carpet on the wallsand ceiling? and did you rip everything out and put it back? and--well I'll think of something, give me a min.

Jana------All the white you see is melimaine paint.The cabinets were panelling(horrible brown)I sanded down, put on primer then painted.
The roof/wall material you see is called insolite.A type of aircraft insulation.It was hanging down in places and I reglued back up and painted it also using same paint.The bed/bunk area is free standing.They both are 3/4 size beds.I got new foam in house waiting to install.:)

You've told me that, and I just couldn't think when I saw those pictures. It looks like carpet. I like...a lot. Your door must be positioned better then mine. I only have about 2 ft to the front of my door. thats 3/4 of a twin, or a bigger bed your talking about?

I like the oven too.....but the rear bumper is cool factor 12! Give us a few more outside shots too- the glass looks well restored.

Jana
3/4 of a normal bed.Reason for that is with me working steady nite shift, I have a hard time sleeping at nite on my days off.This way I can toss and turn or get up and read or whatever without disturbing my better half.

Hi Phil
Will do as soon as I get batteries.I live out of town,no store here.The back bumber was like that when I got RV.Looks like someone carried bikes or maybe motor bikes.It will come in handy this summer.The trees best move when I back in.:)

Here are a few more inside shots.










The hardwood floors are a snap and click in place type of thing.Each peice is about 8 inches widex2ft long.There is underlay foam .took about 2hrs of work to install and a whole pile of hrs measuring.:)

Going to work on painting bathroom next.

Chester, you did a wonderful job. :thumb
I was puzzled about the last photo :conf
Untill I figured out the mirror was playing with me :P

Hi Lex---Yes those mirrows can play tricks on you.Thanks for feedback.:wave

Wow! Nice looking rig, Ches!

I need more details on that "tree proof" rear bumper!

Chester,

The hardwood floor looks great! I also like your venetian blinds. Our Bigfoot has linen curtains but they don't really cover the windows where the edges go on an angle and I keep them closed with clothespins. The blinds look so much better.

Everything else is looking very nice, too.

Thanks very much for putting up the pictures.

Marion

Looked like Ches has a sunken-slide-out. By that I mean the stove is in the next room and 2 steps down. :conf Nice concept eh? :lol


Nice looking unit and great pics Chester - way to go! :cool

Charles-----That bumper was there when I bought it.Its quite strong and If you look close it has 4 tie down rings.The one closest too RV holds Sewer hoseand other one holds awning poles etc.I guess if you do hit a tree the back one will take the damage.:)

Charles

Close up of bumper and attached jacks.There are four jacks.One on each corner,They can lift the whole unit off the ground.Very stable.

Just a general photo of side.

:o

Rick
I don't know.Its all over the place.Theres more of that stuff now.I think I'll package it and send to California.;)

No, Ches! Send it to Colorado!! That's where they really need it! (Northern NM would be GLAD of it, too!)

For REAL.

:wave

Mary
I live in a snow belt and ski area see www.fernie.com
This a poor winter for all.:o

Ches,

You do good work. I am particularly impressed with the floor. It looks so warm and inviting-- all you need is a fireplace and a bearskin rug!

Very impressive Ches............makes me want to start working on something for our Scamp.

Thanks for the pictures. :wave


Noel

Hi All
Today I installed my 2nd of two Thin lights.One more on order for above kitchen sink.I also installed a 12 volt outlet.

Thanks so much for posting these pictures. I still haven't figured out how to do that. I think yours are very inspirational. Did you build your overhead cabinets?

Hi Maggie
No I did not build the overhead cabinet,It was there and I just repaired and painted.

Hi All
I just completed another little mod of building small shelve to hold MicroWave.It is mounted under the top bunk I had built earlier.

good idea, Ches. you found the perfect place. :yep

Jana
Thanks.:wave

great mods!!! The bunk arrangement looks good for a ton of additional storage space.

Hi Phil
Thanks.That top bunk is really strong.Steel frame with 3/4 inch plywood and 2x4 legs.I got a couple other ideas kicking around in my head for that top bunk.:wave

Both Beds now complete with new bedding for up coming season.(If it stops snowing)MW securied for travelling,I hope.

Hey Ches,

That bunkbed mod looks wonderful! I really like the addition of the cubby for the microwave. Very creative use of space!

~ Melanie :thumb

Hi GregnMel
Thanks for feed back.Got a few more ideas to try yet.:wave

You have sent me docs and pictures a few days ago. Happy to meet you here. I have taken home my new 17' 1977 Boler. There are many renovations I want to make to, and what you have done is a great inspiration for my project If I am glad with what I will do, I will post some "before" and "after" pictures of it at end of spring.
A question : Is your furnace under the fridge ? Was it there when bougt the rig ? Mine is under the bunk, in center, but seller told me it doesn't work. Probably I have to replace it.
Once again, Congratulations
Raymond

Hi Raymond
Good to see you here.Yes my furnace is under fridge and it works ok.Have your furnace checked because you may only need a gas valve.Its in original position.
I think I have more fun doing Mods than camping.
Post some before and after shots.
Don't forget to go to Gen Chat and look for pole on different RVs and post your boler.:wave

Ches, you've done a great job...how's Lethbridge these days?

Hi Mike
Thanks for feedback.Lethbridge is a nicy little windy city.My wife and I go there at least once a month.:wave

Why...all that to save the PST? GEEZ! :o

Saved $240.00 In last 3 months.Just to make you happy Rick.:wave

I'm jealous, but I don't miss that drive. Besides-if I save it, Sue spends it. :o

Ches,

I was just reviewing all of your work and it looks really, really nice. You did a great job!

Hi All
One other little mod I did today.



I was given these old containers.My wife and I cleaned them up.I made Names on PC.Bought some steel type shelfe dividers and put it all together.I turned stove on for half an hour to make sure nothing overheats.Works ok.

Hi Chester,
On your last picture posted, I see the top of your range is like a new one. Did you change the range ? the top ? Or simply clean it ? If so, using what? Mine is awefull, I spent a part of this afternoon trying to clean its top, but it is stained. I think it has not been used for a long time. I am unbuilding the range piece by piece from top to buttom of the oven. Very dirty. Besides cleaning, I am concerned by giving it a nice look. I think about painting the top with high temp paint. Has anyone an other suggestion ?
Thanks
P.S. I took some "before" pictures, but they are still in the camera...

Hi Raymond
My range top is the original one. I just used some metal cleaner that you would use for any stove.:)

Thanks, Chester
I'll try to find some

Hi All
I just finished doing another little job in my RV



This photo shows TV and Sat. receiver sitting on stove top on a melimaine board.The TV and Sat receiver are at this time running from a 300 watt inverter.




This photo shows Tv gone and board mounted on side of stove cabinet.

Chester, I was just looking at your re mod on your 17 ft. Very nice.
Is that a screen door you made yourself?? Where we live they (skeets)will try to sneak in and carry you away.
We brought ours home yesterday and started to do the cleaning.
Do you travel with the satellite TV. Neat arrangement.
Wilma