Saturday 21 August 2010
During the week Peter wired the internal lights.
This week we have some more photos. ;-) Taken with our new camera.
Here is the speedo all nice and cleaned up with a new piece of glass.
The rest still need a bit of work.
Here is a panorama picture. It is actually three photos that the camera has stitched together.
The main light switch box. Once the walls are up we will move the switches to their permanent spot.
Like the switches, the lights are just in their temporary position and just held in with double sided sticky tape.
The outside light. It could have been a little brighter, but at just 0.5W it can be left on all night without any bother to the batteries. PS, it was almost full moon when I took this picture.
The inside lights are not super bright, but bright enough to walk around and even to read.
The whole motorhome is lit with all of the inside lights on and the power consumption is just 2.2 watts.
Saturday 14 August 2010
Peter fixed the odometer. Even though the speedo worked, the odometer didn't. As it turns out, it was a broken wire at the rear panel from the sender to the meter that was the problem.
Peter has made the LED lights into pairs as they are 12v LEDs and two in series will make them 24v. Peter has hung some of the pairs and during this week he will wire them to the light switches.
Unfortunately, our photo camera broke, so no new photos till we buy a replacement camera. (soon)
Wednesday 28 July 2010
Its amazing how time flies. Its been a month since the last update. At least Alison is recovering nicely and Peter will have some more time for the project soon.
It is that time of the year... Rego renewal time! Umm, it costs around $1350 for the year and on top of that the motorhome needs an inspection (yearly) by the department of transport (another ~$140). It all adds up.
So between the yearly rego and insurance, and loan repayments, there is no money left for the project this financial year. But there are a couple of things Peter can do, internal LED lights (He already has some. Thanks to his brother.), finish the wood work on the dinnete seats and the ceiling frame.
On a bright note, last Sunday Peter and family took the motorhome for a little drive over the new Redcliffe bridge. I can tell you the view was fantastic. In the motorhome you sit so high that the fishing platform was clearly visible.
Also, the new fuel filters worked well. With the 8v71, its like driving a sports car, at the lights I had no trouble keeping up with the cars infront of me. :-). And the good thing is it needs to be driven like it is stolen. ;-)
Monday 28 June 2010
Russell has send us photos for the Other People's Projects page.
Saturday 26 June 2010
Nothing new to report. Sorry.
Saturday 19 June 2010
This week Alison (Peter's wife) took ill and will take six weeks to recover from her operation. This means Peter will not be able to work on the motorhome for that time.
Saturday 12 June 2010
During the week Peter worked on the dinette seats and today Peter bought some more wood.
Peter continued with the dinette seats.
This is 12mm ply. The seat part can lift up (there will be a hinge at the back). Underneath is a large store space.
The back will be covered, but not all the way to the top. This will create a pocket at the back.