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10-21-2021, 04:42 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1956 22' Safari
1962 28' Ambassador
Williston
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 494
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You are flying through this part of the build and doing great work as well. Looks like a really nice layout.
Are those drawers under the beds? That is what I am planning. Also are you using drawer slides? - Mark
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10-22-2021, 03:03 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1972 29' Ambassador
WIGAN
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Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 16
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Looking fantastic!
I love the natural wood look it is nice and light is it oak veneered ply? Great progress you will be camping in it next week at this rate! I am putting twin beds in the back of mine when I get to that bit. The double bed I put in previously swallowed up a lot of space, and it's nice to have am extra place to sit too I think.
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10-24-2021, 09:12 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
Denver
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Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 175
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Originally Posted by steinVT
You are flying through this part of the build and doing great work as well. Looks like a really nice layout.
Are those drawers under the beds? That is what I am planning. Also are you using drawer slides? - Mark
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Thank you!
Yes those are all drawers under the beds. 22" drawer slides, so they come out all the way into the "walk way", but why not get all the storage you can!
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1974 Ambassador (Boondock or Bust) - In Progress
Denver, CO
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10-24-2021, 09:13 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 175
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Originally Posted by Deano uk
I love the natural wood look it is nice and light is it oak veneered ply? Great progress you will be camping in it next week at this rate! I am putting twin beds in the back of mine when I get to that bit. The double bed I put in previously swallowed up a lot of space, and it's nice to have am extra place to sit too I think.
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Don't get too used to the natural wood look! The cabinets and wood work right now is almost all either 3/4 sanded plywood or 3/4 poplar board. Lots of sanding and painting in my future.
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1974 Ambassador (Boondock or Bust) - In Progress
Denver, CO
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10-25-2021, 05:31 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
WIGAN
, England
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 16
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Originally Posted by Aopsahl7
Don't get too used to the natural wood look! The cabinets and wood work right now is almost all either 3/4 sanded plywood or 3/4 poplar board. Lots of sanding and painting in my future.
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I recall you mentioning about your wife calling the shots and you are going to be painting and wallpapering. It will look nice either way because you have done a great job on the foundation part, which is the building and the fitting of everything. Your layout is very similar to what mine will be so its nice to see someone working on a similar trailer. I used 12mm poplar board for my old interior and it was OK but from a big box store ordered online during the lockdown we had in the UK...there were loads of knots and some warped boards too. I ended up scrapping it in the end. Yours looks much higher quality. I did find using a multi tool with sanding pads on a real time saver when preparing to paint
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10-25-2021, 07:04 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1984 27' Airstream 270
West Chester
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 498
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Originally Posted by Aopsahl7
This is the plan! However, I am going to be putting up the synthetic backer board over top because…yes I am going to Tile the side wall and plumbing wall for the shower. Will be using small mosaic like penny tile or similar. Definitely a risk as I am not sure how well it is going to hold up going down a chattery road. But let’s give it a go!
For shower “door” I am just going to use a small curtain.
I am open to suggestions from anyone who has put tile in the shower for a trailer that is not stationary.
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We used a roll on waterproof membrane (red guard) on the bulkhead. To attach the tiles, we substituted using tile mortar/thin set with construction adhesive. Trowel it on just like thin set. It was a similar consistency and held the tiles on the wall until dry. Those tiles will never come off!
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11-06-2021, 11:23 PM
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#267
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3 Rivet Member
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 175
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1974 Ambassador (Boondock or Bust) - In Progress
Denver, CO
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11-07-2021, 05:51 PM
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Rivet Master  
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,319
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Looks nice. There is a ton of cabinetry work in that interior. Sanding and painting is tedious, but rather dramatic as you see it transform to your plans.
Have fun...
David
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11-20-2021, 04:38 PM
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#269
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3 Rivet Member
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 175
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1974 Ambassador (Boondock or Bust) - In Progress
Denver, CO
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11-20-2021, 05:40 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1970 23' Safari
Marion
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 195
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Wow.......fantastic job on the cabinets. The color is great!
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11-20-2021, 07:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,319
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Amazing! Your Ambassador looks great. You have significantly increased the value of the trailer.
Maybe getting close to the finish line now.
David
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KnowledgeBase trailer renovation threads: 69 Globetrotter, 76 Sovereign, 75 Overlander, 66 Trade Wind Such fun !
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11-20-2021, 08:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,226
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You are doing beautiful work. Is that a compressor fridge you have installed (see photo)?
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11-21-2021, 03:23 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
WIGAN
, England
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 16
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Originally Posted by Aopsahl7
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Wow you have done an amazing job! I know before I said I loved the wood, but I actually now love the paint!
Superb finish on those cabinets. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing!
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11-21-2021, 07:58 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 175
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Originally Posted by TouringDan
You are doing beautiful work. Is that a compressor fridge you have installed (see photo)?
Dan Attachment 408183 |
It is a 120 and 12v fridge/freezer from Vitrifrigo. No compressor!
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1974 Ambassador (Boondock or Bust) - In Progress
Denver, CO
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11-21-2021, 08:43 AM
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1994 25' Excella
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 5,576
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aopsahl7
It is a 120 and 12v fridge/freezer from Vitrifrigo. No compressor! |
If it's a 120v/12v Vitrifrigo fridge it does have a compressor. It's either incorporated into the unit itself or mounted remotely, but it has one.
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1994 Excella 25 Follow the build on Gertie!
1999 Suburban LS 2500 w/7.4L V8
1974 GMC 4108a - Custom Coach Land Cruiser (Sold)
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11-21-2021, 12:25 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 175
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Originally Posted by richard5933
If it's a 120v/12v Vitrifrigo fridge it does have a compressor. It's either incorporated into the unit itself or mounted remotely, but it has one.
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Sorry I misread this. Yes it is a compressor fridge. I was thinking propane absorption which it is not.
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1974 Ambassador (Boondock or Bust) - In Progress
Denver, CO
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11-24-2021, 03:19 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 175
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Anyone have any experience with custom mattresses from Tochta?
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1974 Ambassador (Boondock or Bust) - In Progress
Denver, CO
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11-25-2021, 06:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,319
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Sorry, I don't. I just buy 6" quality foam at a pretty firm density and cut to fit. Then lay 2" of memory form on top and sack it up with a mattress cover. Goot enuf for camping. Much better than a sleeping bag on the ground.
David
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KnowledgeBase trailer renovation threads: 69 Globetrotter, 76 Sovereign, 75 Overlander, 66 Trade Wind Such fun !
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11-28-2021, 06:08 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 175
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Originally Posted by dbj216
Sorry, I don't. I just buy 6" quality foam at a pretty firm density and cut to fit. Then lay 2" of memory form on top and sack it up with a mattress cover. Goot enuf for camping. Much better than a sleeping bag on the ground.
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Basically the same thing I believe. Best place to source foam?
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1974 Ambassador (Boondock or Bust) - In Progress
Denver, CO
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11-28-2021, 06:25 PM
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#280
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Sunset Valley
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 744
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aopsahl7
Basically the same thing I believe. Best place to source foam?
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There is an eBay seller that sells some really good foam I used for the bunk beds.
Reasonable cost. A cheap electric carving knife and you’re in business. I’ll dig up the seller and post it here.
Ian
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