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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-20-2021, 10:27 AM
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Posted By LastBlackE350
SMEV gas requirements

EU sink tag pic showing gas specs.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-20-2021, 10:02 AM
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Posted By LastBlackE350
It's a SMEV / Dometic 8821 I bought from an Ebay...

It's a SMEV / Dometic 8821 I bought from an Ebay seller in the UK Dec 2018. Was $230GBP including shipping. My unit included the faucet with single handle mixing lever and drain kit. Comes with...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-19-2021, 12:37 PM
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Posted By LastBlackE350
Extra insulation pays off

During the build tried to retain as much ceiling height as possible but also wanted it well insulated. I initially installed half inch R3.2 Polyiso but decided I had room for another layer with vapor...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-05-2021, 02:26 PM
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Posted By LastBlackE350
Nice P-car pairing Todd. My wife and I are...

Nice P-car pairing Todd. My wife and I are shrinking our tiny collection, down to 4 pcars after selling her summer commuting 03' Boxster S last year. Vans, race cars, drag cars, collector cars, I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-05-2021, 11:58 AM
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Posted By LastBlackE350
I'll be racing at Ridge Motorsports Park in...

I'll be racing at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton with IRDC August 27 - 29 and staying at the track. This is our only RMP event this year, such a fun track. We got bumped last year for a reschedule...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-05-2021, 11:15 AM
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Posted By LastBlackE350
Thanks Oly11, your build seems to moving along...

Thanks Oly11, your build seems to moving along nicely. I thought about retaining some of the upper headliner and vents like you but the bed platform won't let it work. I did harvest all of ceiling...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-05-2021, 11:09 AM
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Posted By LastBlackE350
LOL, that's the reflection of my wives cream puff...

LOL, that's the reflection of my wives cream puff 1987 Carrera. We're south end dwellers midway between Seattle and Tacoma.

Lyall
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-05-2021, 11:04 AM
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Posted By LastBlackE350
Headroom is 6' because of floor and hightop...

Headroom is 6' because of floor and hightop insulation. Was 6'3" metal floor to top when delivered.

Thanks Vanimal, other builds on this forum inspired me so I decided to share my efforts to nudge...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-04-2021, 10:08 AM
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Posted By LastBlackE350
Thanks Todd. It's a passenger van. I...

Thanks Todd.

It's a passenger van. I plan to add a vent to the side pod where both heat and air are directed. Need to fabricate an adapter for the odd shaped output ports of heat and air into...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-03-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 146
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Posted By LastBlackE350
Build update

Slow but steady progress... Aluminess gear is mostly installed. Still waiting for a couple parts to ship. Also finished the bed cushion covers. 98% complete and we're loving it. March will be 2 years...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-22-2020, 01:50 PM
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Posted By LastBlackE350
Found these on a post here that linked to a YT...

Found these on a post here that linked to a YT build video.

CPC (Colder) HFCD16812 Valved Bulkhead Panel Mount Hose Barb, PP, 3/8" Flow Size, 1/2" ID ...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-22-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 46,168
Posted By LastBlackE350
Thanks mothgils. Side box pics are in post...

Thanks mothgils.

Side box pics are in post #103 (link below). My goal was retain a 48" width for garage space. 1x2's Kregg screwed and glued with 1/4" sides and 1/2" tops.

These pods are...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-22-2020, 12:43 PM
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Views: 46,168
Posted By LastBlackE350
Thanks KDB :b5: Pondering design / execution...

Thanks KDB :b5:
Pondering design / execution and waiting for parts was probably 1/3rd of my build time. I could probably knock this out in half the time now.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-22-2020, 11:28 AM
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Views: 46,168
Posted By LastBlackE350
Rare Earth Magnets?

More progress...

Got some upholstery fabric that I'm told is good match (I'm color blind AF..) and brushed up on my sewing sKiLz for trimming out the interior.

Gave a lot of thought...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-22-2020, 11:16 AM
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Posted By LastBlackE350
LOL, thanks SteelHeadJones This Dilbert...

LOL, thanks SteelHeadJones

This Dilbert episode is true for me and probably many on this site.

"The Knack"

https://youtu.be/g8vHhgh6oM0?t=17

An engineering degree might have served me...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-22-2020, 10:34 AM
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Posted By LastBlackE350
Thanks Bitburger!

Thanks Bitburger!
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-01-2020, 11:20 AM
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Views: 46,168
Posted By LastBlackE350
24" interior build one year later...

12 months since the high top install. Interior build was more time consuming than a house... Mostly free-style with no real plans, just using interior ideas found all over the interweb.

...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-22-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 46,168
Posted By LastBlackE350
@NYYank, Thanks, slow but steady progress,...

@NYYank, Thanks, slow but steady progress, appreciate the offer.

@ShadeTreeVanMan, Builtin Bluetooth on many Victron products is pretty slick, connects quickly too. Been following your nice...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-19-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 46,168
Posted By LastBlackE350
Thanks guys, pictures and dimensions are very...

Thanks guys, pictures and dimensions are very helpful to me. Hopefully this helps others find their way.

Deciding on the kitchen galley height is a sticky one... 32" minimum vs. standard house...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-17-2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 46,168
Posted By LastBlackE350
And finally, Moran State Park and Mt Constitution...

And finally, Moran State Park and Mt Constitution views
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-17-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 46,168
Posted By LastBlackE350
Solar production after being in the shade for...

Solar production after being in the shade for three days. Only used 25 amp hours from my self imposed 80AH limit set on my Ali battery monitor.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-17-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 146
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Posted By LastBlackE350
12v / 120v install.

12v / 120v install.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-17-2019, 10:35 AM
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Views: 46,168
Posted By LastBlackE350
Ceiling with fan and six LEDs on a dimmer, bed...

Ceiling with fan and six LEDs on a dimmer, bed platform / garage and flooring.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-17-2019, 10:30 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 46,168
Posted By LastBlackE350
Build update: Decided to add to this thread...

Build update: Decided to add to this thread instead of starting a new one.

Had Line-X spray the high top, was going to DIY but cleanup and durability...

Floor and ceiling are insulated...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-12-2019, 07:51 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 46,168
Posted By LastBlackE350
Nice NavyNuke. 20" was my first choice mostly to...

Nice NavyNuke. 20" was my first choice mostly to keep it under 9' tall.
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