Thread: The Next in Line Project

Here is the fridge, gutted inside, all the shelves, door organizers, dividers, etc were removed along with the screws securing the Cooling Unit to the Cabinet before laying it down on the doors. I will get started removing the bad Cooling Unit in the morning.



So the wood under the Refrigerator has some layers that delaminated with some rot too. Each side wall had the slightest, wispy, amount if insulation, just enough to make a mess installed. There is supposed to be a insulation like a blanket, just wait till I'm done. All the loose wood lamination must be removed then I will build up the lost material with a Epoxy Lamination bringing it back to level. Also in the process the whole area will be waterproofed so this will not be a problem in the future.



On top of the poor construction of this area 2 - 12DC splices are in the elecrtical supply going to the Furnace. The Furnace is like new on the inside so no attention is needed to it. I can't live with this wiring, something will be done.



Here I have all the loose stuff, the would-be sealer, and other debris removed. It has to be sanded, a tooth applied before it can start the repair.

Rojo = "the machine"

It will be better than new when you’re finished I’m sure.

Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie

It will be better than new when you’re finished I’m sure.

When the manufacturer builds one there are 100 inline behind it to complete, it's a pattern. When I build, repair, customize, one it's a instance. Yes, when I'm done with this project it will be better than new. I can take whatever time is needed to do it right. The Amish Cooling Unit for the refrigerator works better than the original. Also I'm adding temperature sensors, cooling fans, new heat exhaust port, insulation, etc.

We were looking at campers last year but decided against one opting for cabins or hotels at the places we go instead. I still would love to have one at a lake somewhere and still may one day.

Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie

We were looking at campers last year but decided against one opting for cabins or hotels at the places we go instead. I still would love to have one at a lake somewhere and still may one day.

Bud we are 14 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. I had a class A but being married to a Quilter she needed room for sewing. Also having a vehicle to drive when you get where you're going is great. The Class A had upkeep too being a complete vehicle. With Hurricane Katrina we were 40 days without power and although I have made substantial improvements, preparations, modifications, in some instances as everyone has seen posted in the cooking section even dual ranges in the kitchen. We can lite the propane range with a match. Propane on demand hot water heater keeps us from 40 days of cold showers. I keep this camper a 3 hour drive north of the Gulf, inside a insulated storage building so it does not get damages from a storm. If we need emergency housing this will be just fine. Keeping it on Ross Barnett is a wonderful bonus, I like that kind of bonus.

That’s why I’m looking for (near a lake)

Realizing the wood can not be replaced without making a real mess and that the Refrigerator sits on two rails I decided to structurally stabilize the wood where over 50% of it is lost. A aluminum angle is being used to prevent the epoxy from migrating to the interior wall since it is not attached now.



After putting the piece of angle in place with the epoxy butter I hand tore some fiberglass chop tape to build up and stabilize the damaged area.



So this alone would support the refrigerator but is about 1/8in low so the rail would ride on the front molding, not good at all. I cut a piece of 1/8in 5052 marine aluminum sheet and press it down in the wet lamination till perfectly level and to the perfect height.



With the Skid Plate in place I put a oil heater in the space to speed the epoxy along curing.