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Pocket Doors

May 11, 2020

Yes, the blog has been pretty quite. However; I have been able to find the time to sneak a few small projects in. Remember a LONG time ago (here) when I mentioned separating the bedroom/bathroom from the living area in Missy? Well, Missy finally has not one but TWO pocket doors!! As noted above, the… [Read More]

Missy Energy Budget

January 30, 2020

Missy Electrical Energy Budget solar lithium

As you know from previous posts, I just love the details!!  Especially electrical details!! One thing that people occasionally point out is that I have never posted an energy budget for Missy. It’s true… sadly. What’s an energy budget?  Read this. The one I did for my Newmar Dutch Star is here. The problem has… [Read More]

Stairs and Entryway are DONE!

August 23, 2019

Missy stair staircase upholstery vinyl flooring

Missy’s entryway and stairs are DONE! Well… wait…  “Done” might be a bit strong.  How about “Done, for now…” or “substantially complete” – for now – instead?? 🙂 The entryway project begins here and continues here. We left off with some finish work remaining on the stairs. Staircase That finish work was primarily the “nose”… [Read More]

More Work on the Stairs

August 13, 2019

Missy staircase stairs vinyl laminate flooring

After cleaning up the old covering and left over adhesive from Missy’s fiberglass staircase (here), it was time to get busy covering them up. Selecting the flooring Attempt number one was with an inexpensive wood laminate called Tavern Oak. I spent some time cutting and fitting the panels for one stair step. Sadly, I just… [Read More]

Cleaning up the stairs

August 9, 2019

Missy stairs staircase flooring adhesive

Missy’s entryway has been fairly “industrial” since her conversion started. Meaning… black and ‘warning yellow’ rubber-like flooring on the stairs, exposed mechanical bits, and generally pretty ugly. I decided to spend some time improving this area – purely out of vanity.  I know… but this is the first thing a person see’s when they come… [Read More]

Ceiling and A/C Ducting

July 23, 2019

Missy MCI 102-EL3 air conditioning ceiling duct vent

Lots of thought and effort (thought is effort, isn’t it???) has been going into Missy’s ceiling lately. I continue to be impressed with RV/motorhome designers!! The number of things that they are responsible for is impressive. Including the design, making it all work with very limited space, and getting the build order correct so everything… [Read More]

Far East Trip… Complete

September 21, 2018

Missy New Mexico Elephant Butte Truth or Consequences Far East Trip MCI 102 Jeep Wrangler

We made it back to New Mexico!! After spending some time in and around Colorado Springs, it was time to be home. Missy made the jaunt south without complaint – she even seemed to know where we were headed. That was really nice as, after setting the cruise control, I was able to make a… [Read More]

Far East Trip… Colorado

September 14, 2018

Missy Falcon Colorado Springs Pikes Peak

The far east trip is going swimmingly! Missy and I made the drive from eastern Missouri to a friend’s place near Imperial, NE late last week. Missy ran just fine and I hung out for a couple of days visiting. Of course, I completely forgot to take photos… again. We then traveled to Falcon, CO… [Read More]

Missy’s (semi) Annual Checkup

September 12, 2018

Missy Detroit Diesel 60 Engine Motor Checkup Service

Missy was due for her annual checkup about seven months ago. The far east trip trip that we were on took me very near the bus shop that did her last checkup so I decided to use them again. Once again, I was reminded that I am a horrible communicator. Emailing the shop started more… [Read More]

A Tiny Little Bump

September 10, 2018

LED switch dimmer dimmable dot touch

I’ve installed three of these touch panel dimming light switches in Missy. They support both 12VDC and 24VDC powered lights which is helpful as my permanent lights (mentioned here) are 24VDC but the temporary lights in the bedroom are 12VDC. They are touch switches. I like everything about them… Except… There is no tactile information… [Read More]

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