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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-17-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Hello Frank, This was an old gutted trailer...

Hello Frank,
This was an old gutted trailer that allowed me a blank slate in which to build from. It was swayback when I got it due to it sat for many years without any cabinets installed. To bring...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-03-2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Thank You Fred!

Thank You Fred!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-03-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
The last project that I will show today is the...

The last project that I will show today is the mod that I did to my side dinette area. Originally this was the galley side. It was reversed during the rebuild of the Broke Back Casita two years ago....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-03-2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Another project was to fix the door. The wood...

Another project was to fix the door. The wood that was glassed into interior of the door panel had rotted out causing the door to lose its curve and the carpet on the door was stained and mildewed...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-03-2020, 08:58 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
It has been awhile since my last update. Over the...

It has been awhile since my last update. Over the course of two years we have gotten a lot of enjoyment from boondocking in our Casita. But she remains a work in progress.

In January, I started a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-31-2019, 09:16 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Hi Eric, It's good to hear from you again. It...

Hi Eric,
It's good to hear from you again. It is serendipitous that you replied regarding the CPAP because I just did my first test run my Phillips Dreamstation machine on directly from 12vdc...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-26-2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Accoeding to my doc, I am supposed to be getting...

Accoeding to my doc, I am supposed to be getting a cpap machine any day. Hopefully that will help my memory issues. Of course, that will create my next project which will be to install enough solar...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-25-2019, 10:10 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Come to think of it, I used 3/8 bolts too. My...

Come to think of it, I used 3/8 bolts too. My memory was pretty fickle this morning.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-25-2019, 07:04 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
I used 5/8 T&G. I feel a little sag in the floor...

I used 5/8 T&G. I feel a little sag in the floor between the cross members as I walk across it so I wouldn't recommend 1/2". I installed the T&G so that I didn't have to worry about making my joint...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-25-2019, 04:44 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Rethinking my last post. The size of the angle...

Rethinking my last post. The size of the angle iron used is actually 3/16", 3"X3". Each piece was 3" long. Sorry for the misinformation. I was on the road when I made the reply and recalled those...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-25-2019, 01:27 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
David, I welded 3/16" thick, 4X4X4 inch...

David,

I welded 3/16" thick, 4X4X4 inch angle iron taps along the outside side edges of my chassis. The welds are placed on the upper and lower edges but not down the sides because I didn't...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-25-2019, 08:07 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Oh ya, I did do that. I took the spare off...

Oh ya, I did do that. I took the spare off completely. The Jeep uses the same size wheel so I will rely on that its spare if I should have a flat. I also built a 2" receiver that is mounted on the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-24-2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Hello Eric. I was just thinking about you the...

Hello Eric. I was just thinking about you the other day.

It has been a very rainy and cold winter her in NW California so we haven't had the trailer out since the trip pictured above which I think...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-28-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
I am glad you had a great time in Oregon Eric. We...

I am glad you had a great time in Oregon Eric. We actually never made it to Oregon as hoped due finding the broken frame which required the last minute frame-off repair. Enjoy Knoxville.

I think...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-28-2018, 01:48 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Just got home from our first boondocking...

Just got home from our first boondocking adventure after rebuilding the chassis with 3" exta raise in ground clearance. I am very pleased with the results. This is not an adventure that I would...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-13-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
I took the now not broken back Casita out for her...

I took the now not broken back Casita out for her first drive with the rebuilt chassis and 3" lift. She pulls fine. Her stance matches up with the higher profile of my Jeep too. The Jeep has a tiny...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-09-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
I got the body back on the chassis today. It is...

I got the body back on the chassis today. It is just sitting there. No bolts have been installed. I had the body supported on cribbing on each side with a timber spanning between which allowed me to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-08-2018, 05:49 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
That probably a good idea Redbarron but the paint...

That probably a good idea Redbarron but the paint has been applied and I am done with welding for now. I may approach that in the future as I elected to not straighten the raised tongue at the front...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-06-2018, 10:12 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
After a couple of coats of rattle can Rustoleum...

After a couple of coats of rattle can Rustoleum black enamel paint, I finally finished the frame repair today next up is to slide it back under the body and commence to bolting her together....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-23-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Thanks for the advice. I have thought about...

Thanks for the advice. I have thought about spreading out load too. I staggered the ending points of the inner and outer plates so that they don't both let up at the very same place in the tubing...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-22-2018, 08:02 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Well our summer fun got cut short when I noticed...

Well our summer fun got cut short when I noticed the tail end of the Casita was sagging. Further inspection revealed this.

https://i.postimg.cc/SRbMZrrJ/Cracked_Frame_1.jpg...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-27-2018, 12:03 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Eric, I am glad that you are getting out in your...

Eric, I am glad that you are getting out in your trailer too. We will be headed back to the coast after the 4th of July. We have that place in Rockport to camp gratis whenever we want to be there. It...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-23-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
We just returned from a five day shakedown run...

We just returned from a five day shakedown run with the Casita. The trip went pretty well. One key question that I had was how well would our little Subaru Forester pull the trailer. My answer was...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-06-2018, 08:23 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Thanks Eric. I hope to be like you enjoying my...

Thanks Eric. I hope to be like you enjoying my trailer in a week or so. Again, I will apply the 15 ft rule on this paint job. I am happy to report that my fiberglass work is pretty much invisible...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-06-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Thank you! She is getting closer. We will take...

Thank you! She is getting closer. We will take her out on the first trip late next week if all goes as planned. Besides all of the body and paint work, I have been working on inside details while I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-01-2018, 05:20 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
I got back a couple of days ago from a week long...

I got back a couple of days ago from a week long backpacking trip with my wife,daughter, son-in-law and a friend on the Lost Coast. After getting reaclimated to being home, I went back out to the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-19-2018, 10:27 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
We haven't yet sorted exactly what we will store...

We haven't yet sorted exactly what we will store where. We figure things will sort out through use we're not in a hurry to delegate spaces right now. I reckon stuff you get at all of the time would...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-19-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
The under bed drawer is now in. Here she is. ...

The under bed drawer is now in. Here she is.

https://s20.postimg.cc/dh3e7k7il/Drawer_1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/3wjrkoi6h/)

https://s20.postimg.cc/movmo96v1/Drawer_2.jpg...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-16-2018, 09:53 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
No We don't plan to use a microwave. We barely...

No We don't plan to use a microwave. We barely use the one we have in our house. We will likely be boondocking much of the time so I will gear the trailer towards that. That cancels out most shore...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-16-2018, 07:10 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
After being away for a week, I got back to the...

After being away for a week, I got back to the trailer yesterday. I completed the bed platform. I count it as a major success for the week given my absence.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-07-2018, 02:38 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Thanks Eric. The side dinette works if your...

Thanks Eric. The side dinette works if your occupancy rate is two or less.

I failed to mention that the pony walls will be sheathed with 1/8" mahogany plywood because, a) I have half a sheet...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-07-2018, 09:39 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
I am off tomorrow for an unplanned trip to help a...

I am off tomorrow for an unplanned trip to help a relative. It means I won't get back to my Casita project for a week. Time is getting down to the wire as I would like to start using the trailer in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-01-2018, 04:55 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Ya I got the photobucket ransom demand too....

Ya I got the photobucket ransom demand too. That's how I wound up on postimage. Maybe I should look into establishing a photo album here.

Today I sorted through the old wiring and carried my new...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-30-2018, 08:24 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
I don't know if that little 4ft. X 4ft. patch of...

I don't know if that little 4ft. X 4ft. patch of half inch insulation will make that much difference. It mostly boils down to is that I didn't have enough decent carpet to put back on the wall so...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-29-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
The vinyl panel went in today. It brighten things...

The vinyl panel went in today. It brighten things up inside pretty nicely.
https://s20.postimg.cc/xjxngoi7h/Paneled_Wall.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/caa15u1wp/)

There is a horizontal furring...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-27-2018, 03:02 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
I have been making steady progress. Since my last...

I have been making steady progress. Since my last post, I added a junction box for the 12 pin connector harness, finished the 110v system. It is nice not to have to bring in extension cords to run...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-21-2018, 10:14 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
A week ago something happened at my web photo...

A week ago something happened at my web photo hosting site, postimage.org, which caused it to drop all of my pictures in this thread. They said it was something about a third party web company had...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-21-2018, 08:44 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Thanks Guys, As previously mentioned, all work is...

Thanks Guys, As previously mentioned, all work is being done using the 6 ft. rule. Because, I put another coat of Varathane on late yesterday after noon, I am locked out for two days to allow it to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-20-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
I've been working on the kitchen this week. The...

I've been working on the kitchen this week. The rerouting of the gas plumbing is done. The grey water drain pipe is well on the way. The kitchen counter is fully attached into the trailer. Yesterday...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-12-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Thank you Buggee! It has been rainey and...

Thank you Buggee!

It has been rainey and cold here for a few days so the Varethane I added yesterday is drying slow. I think I will stay out of the interior for another day or so in the hope of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-11-2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Again? No! No! Not twice! :loltu For my...

Again? No! No! Not twice! :loltu

For my work, I am going by the 6ft rule on this project. If it looks OK from 6ft away it's good'nuf. My primary tools are skill saw, jig saw, orbital sander and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-11-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
I haven't been able to access my postimage.org...

I haven't been able to access my postimage.org account today. I got a message that they had been dropped by their web hosting company or something like that. They gave an alternate web address that...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-09-2018, 03:33 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Weather in the mid 70's today. It's been pretty...

Weather in the mid 70's today. It's been pretty changable around here the last month.

https://s20.postimg.org/yy8hmq725/Cushioned_Booth.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/qfz1ie0jd/)

Things are...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-06-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
I agree. Whatever shape the top takes the cabinet...

I agree. Whatever shape the top takes the cabinet underneath must follow. That is doable but it will all be dictated by the sink that will be let in the top on that side of the counter. I plan to use...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-06-2018, 04:47 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
It's raining cats and dogs here in Nor Cal as can...

It's raining cats and dogs here in Nor Cal as can be attested by the rain soaked creek in our yard.
https://s20.postimg.org/m7imb8fv1/Rain_Soaked_Creek.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/ksh1miert/)
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-05-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
laid out the seat backs to specifically fit the...

laid out the seat backs to specifically fit the cushions. I think these seats should be pretty comfortable.

As for the kitchen The box that houses the fridge is complete. The laminated pine...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-05-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Thanks to a nice break in the weather, my...

Thanks to a nice break in the weather, my progress continues. I am trying to finish up the new dining booth. There are lot of steps in the process from details in the support for the raised booth...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-03-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
The table top and countertop are made of lumber...

The table top and countertop are made of lumber store bought slabs of 4/4 laminated pine. I glued a 2" strip of pine around the bottom edges before I routed the corners round to give them a broader/...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-02-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Sorry Eric, I missed this question. The short...

Sorry Eric, I missed this question. The short answer is how much us yet to be determined. Probably more than the rotation of a stock dexter axle will allow so it might mean some chassis mods. I would...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-02-2018, 07:55 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 40,086
Posted By Nor Cal Mike
Yes solar is in my plans but probably not this...

Yes solar is in my plans but probably not this year.

Part of my reason for raising the trailer is to free up more clearance to allow bigger tanks on the underside.
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