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I heard the weather is unseasonably warm there, here's to wishing it was at least seasonably warm in AZ!

Those are light truck tires I think. Best to go with a commercial tire, I got 8 GoForm 185r14c (yes, that's the size) 8 ply from ebay for $480 with free shipping. Last I looked they make a 15" variety as well

Not to hijack this but I think my question pertains. Can a T100 front end (transfer case, trans, front axle) match up, gear ratio wise, with any full floater? I'm not a genius when it comes to gear stuff

One more thing, Don, the furring strips are a great idea, however I have to K.I.S.S. this one as much as possible for a variety of reasons. I will be scabbing onto the the existing 3/4" material with 1x3 (3/4"x2 1/2") that will bring the existing window frames and studs out to 1.5"

Thanks for the compliment! Since this is gonna be our "attic" we can afford to lose a little room and add a little weight in exchange for a major upgrade in stability, cargo capacity and insulative value. As for the vapor barrier, you have good advice as always. I'll probably ditch the barrier and just cut my insultation 1/2" short on all sides and fill up all the gaps with Great Stuff gap filler, that will add even more insulative and structural value.

jj, I've never been to Florida, it sounds just marvelous! I didn't know you had to have such large brass you-know-whats to live there. I bow with respect.....

Hey Don, vapor barrier, to use or not to use? That is the question...

jj, i'll be using liquid nails but also 1" screws, the glue is only to keep it from squeaking

it's not hardboard, much to my surprise it's actually plywood

Search this on Home Depot's website: Utility Panel (Common: 1/8 In. x 4 Ft. x 8 Ft.; Actual: 0.106 in. x 48 in. x 96 in.) $9.97

Got my plywood...you're gonna faint....at Home Depot, Phoenix, AZ, $10 for a 4'x8' sheet, I think it's called Utility Panel. I think it's interior door skin so it definately has an "A" side. Luckily I have about 3 wks till wifey returns so I hoping to be done. Short of the "floor" portion. $42 for a 1/2"x4x8 BCX ply in Quartzsite, $20 per sheet at HD in Phoenix? Sorry small hardware store but I can eat for a week on the difference and I gotta go to Phx anyway to retrieve wifey from the airport so gas doesn't figure in.

THERE WE GOOOO!!!! Still not all the pics worked but some are here. Questions, comments welcome. Bring on the criticism too!

My phone won't let me post any more pics....When I hit a wi-fi I'll send more

Hello from Quartzsite! The wifey decided to fly home for Xmas so I decided to remodel! SSSHHH...it'll be a complete surprise when she gets back in a few weeks! '82 Dolphin, Rear Dinette model Cabover redeaux......pardon my French Done so far: Stripped out old panelling, insulation, rotted/water stained/moldy wood. Surprisingly some of the wood is still very servicable. My hands look like I was feeling up a porcupine. I have no alibi. New 2x4 "floor joists", ceiling joists, 2x2 studs installed with 1" or 3" grade 8 screws and enough liquid nails to glue the Federal Government back together. Siliconed the hell out of the inside of the marker light holes. If it leaks now, I give up. Pulled out 8,535,710 staples and just as many brad nails. I can use needlenose pliers with the best of 'em now! In 7 days..... Still left to do: Scab/reinforce old 3/4" wood with more 1x3 to bring wall thickness out to match 2x4 framing. Using liquid nails and screws. Insulate with 1.5" foil backed, plastic fronted styrofoam cut 1/2" smaller on all sides and Great Stuff foam in those gaps. Me no likey drafty Toy Home. 6 mil black plastic vapor barrier over the insulation. Trying to keep Ebola out.... Panel with 1/8" plywood to SAVE WEIGHT, HAH! Get a load of this guy. LOL!!! Floor with 1/2" BCX plywood. This will be our "attic" per se, and eventually we will build shelves that will hold shallow plastic tubs like drawers for storage. I'll get more pics on here, my phone's being awesome as usual. SSSHHHEEESSSHHH! You guys think she'll like it? Thanks for tuning in!

Any opinions on my setup?