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Ya mean something like this...https://www.ebay.com/itm/403825171004?hash=item5e05db1a3c:g:dkgAAOSwzLpi80Wa&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8EsXCGvB3foDvNY6Uw%2BX8QVLHepIIEm9heT5n52vfajjAp4uQWPnsYnnTck6HglTSHNY5RwQj9B3xtZnsR1lM1yvw2FgsQPr3rToSbIpQHCjlSTIglJmsK%2F3XhNE7hTOjw4MnTLAx%2BPuzmH%2FFgccIRuGpE61lOPAYirq%2F5XtiZ8y%2F2nlE8s6tcfBO%2BABki3DcjbPNEJNMT6RkAnFoRw1CWW45cy%2FJxuoqxie2qiFJz2B6koikiTHll2aPuqWh5c1e9lPw2xUDnl0dTI%2Bcy5cxTy5Exw26Xn8Fak5hm0ZfDDhB%2FeoEqHWjhgw5oD5y0dZVQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8qC7euGYg It is only going to add a gallon of hot water but will help reduce propane use If you DIY something don't forget Solar on the roof.

This may prove helpful to some members here with a small generator and a large roof AC. It's just what the title says. PnP soft start for an AC. Useful if you have a small (under 2000w) generator and can't afford a bigger generator, don't have a place for a bigger generator, can't carry a bigger generator. This may allow you to use your little guy. I did see a test of a 5k btu room AC running off a 800w inverter generator https://www.active-controlsllc.com/products

Ribs... Foam backer rods contact glued to the roof and then fiber glassed over make strong light ribs. Comes in sizes from 1/4" to 1". The rod is just the form, the fiberglass shape is the strength. I've also rolled up brown Kraft paper around dowels and broom handles to make the shape for the fiberglass. Depends on your budget at the time.

What are the dimensions of the radiator you need?? Get them and call these guys. Pricey, but they have been doing this for 42 years + Note aluminium radiators are rated differently than copper/brass ones. https://www.griffinrad.com/custom_radiator.php Maybe Linda will have a part number for copper/brass model that will fit for a bit less.

I post a lot of rare campers just for entertainment. but this one is more our style and so is the $$ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-dodge-b200-sportsman-maxiwagon-camper-2/

Check the voltage of the battery and polarity. Tape the + battery wires together, tape the - wires together. Then remove them from the battery, plug in the RV power cord and again check voltage and polarity of the battery wires. Your trying to make sure everything agrees. Let us know results. Some of the older converters have a transfer relay. IF the transfer contacts are dirty that could reduce voltage to your lights. When your measuring the voltage in the above step and it's less than 12v try hitting the converter with a large screwdriver handle, maybe you can jar the contacts to aid troubleshooting

Repairing is always easier, IF you can find both ends of the wire harness AND the monitor actually works.

Pay attention to cooling

Looks cool, like a Hi-Lo

I dunno know, I love my Torsion axles. I have left stuff loose on the floor, driven across Wyoming and it was still where I left it. I do understand your moves based on carry captivity and $$$, but I just saying.

Not time yet, but some information that you will soon. "How to build light weight cabinets". He has many other ideas. Some rambling, but good ideas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h8FdX0l6x8

Ease of maintenance vs speed

Just in case, fyi the 1986 Escaper I owned had a 147" WB. To gain that 10" the reinforcement plates were 18" long

A bit more than an 18' Rader https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2021-toyota-land-cruiser-3/

An air valve on the bottom would be vulnerable to suffer road damage.

NAPA automotive parts...Velvac mirrors

Looks like good stuff. Just make sure about the laminating glue. More stuff Birch cabnet grade plywood. For the same thickness it has more plus. Some times called underlayment for wood floors. I used a single sheet of vinyl flooring on mine along with cove base. I called it my swimming pool floor, easy cleaning and totally waterproof. I had to use rug runners due to cold floors. If you use foam as part of the floor, your floor should be warmer.

The only HPL I know is Formica, so I assume that you are talking about something else. Take a look at Nida-Core

Are we talking air shocks or air bags??

Use slow cure laminating epoxy. You have to seal the wood from moisture. The failure mode is wood fails, but the glue doesn't. Years ago I helped make something like a SIP panel. We used very heavy plastic sheeting, some kids clay and a home vacuum cleaner. Lay out the plastic sheet, it needs to be 2x the size of the thing, take the clay and make a rope out of it. Put the rope all away around 3 sides of the plastic. Fold it over and seal it to the clay. Stick the vacuum cleaner nozzle in a corner and seal with more clay. Even at only 2" of vacuum there would be almost 10,000 pounds of pressure on a 4x8 sheet SIP. Using an air conditioner vacuum pump we crushed the foam untill we figured out how little vacuum your really need Rip a 2x4 and use it for edging.

Just saying something to think about while your still in the design stage. Nobody ever complained that their RV was too light. Just thinking of the weight difference between 80 SQ ft of your FRP and 80 SQ ft of SIP flooring. Especially with a proper steel frame under the floor. Gardner Pacific was famous for design changes based on cost. Here is something else to gaze upon...https://www.rvwest.com/article/vintage_rv/vintage_rv_1981_toyota_sunrader_fifth_wheel_combo

Ya know the original floor was a good design, but the supporting frame was not. With your frame design you should reevaluate an original floor. I mean think of how strong a surf board is.

I THINK that Sunrader was made with Poly resin. Epoxy will bond to Poly, BUT poly will not bond to epoxy. Of course poly bonds to poly. If you going with epoxy, West Systems 105 is some of the best Fun and games info...https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/sunrader-70873.html Check out the side windows that wrap around over the roof

Linda I want you to figure my power bill😁 That's 5 amps at 120v AC. That is sorta kinda 45-55 amps from your 12v battery to power the inverter. I was more thinking about a much smaller generator to carry around.

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