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Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-13-2018, 12:15 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,490
Posted By GeorgeRa
The fishing line is to reduce the clearance of...

The fishing line is to reduce the clearance of the sliding panel in the 80/20 guide slot. 0.016” line threaded 1/8” off the edge worked best. HDPE is 0.245” thick and the channel is trapezoidal from...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-02-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,490
Posted By GeorgeRa
These are 2 key companies providing HDPE to the...

These are 2 key companies providing HDPE to the marine industry. HDPE is replacing teak due to its UV resistance and zero maintenance requirements. I found Seaboard surface a little more resistant to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-01-2018, 03:46 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,490
Posted By GeorgeRa
Food for thought. Here are some of the pictures...

Food for thought. Here are some of the pictures from my build, practically all work was done on CAD, allowing for factory machining of 80/20, tight fit of cabinets, fundamentally trying to minimize...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-01-2018, 03:35 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,490
Posted By GeorgeRa
There was a lot of discussion regarding this...

There was a lot of discussion regarding this issue, this is what I wrote back then:
“I have no doubts that there are multiple factors which could cause sheet metal deformation:

- Difference of...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-01-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,490
Posted By GeorgeRa
More pictures regarding foam and sheet metal...

More pictures regarding foam and sheet metal interaction. Very tricky to do it without metal distortion, foam needs to be layered, and besides esthetic you are left with VOC. ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-27-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,490
Posted By GeorgeRa
It took solid 3-4 month to convert my van spread...

It took solid 3-4 month to convert my van spread over a couple of years to get to a campable state. I am putting final touches on the second table attached to the galley by Lagun, last key item. A...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-27-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,490
Posted By GeorgeRa
You are correct about the general tone, forums...

You are correct about the general tone, forums are places for folks with common interests to share their views, sometimes strong, sometime agree, sometime agree to disagree. My threshold point is...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-27-2018, 02:19 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,490
Posted By GeorgeRa
I would stay away from any product which would...

I would stay away from any product which would emit VOC like tar. 2” of foam would be very good but difficult in a van which has limited flat places, a lot of inner steel structures. Using foam in...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-26-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,490
Posted By GeorgeRa
Having a single water vapor barrier for...

Having a single water vapor barrier for insulation is an accepted standard for insulation, van has one already, it is the steel chassis. Personally, I wouldn’t place Tyvek from inside because it will...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-26-2018, 05:23 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,490
Posted By GeorgeRa
…. snarky …… petty jealousy…………. Oh Dave, here we...

…. snarky …… petty jealousy…………. Oh Dave, here we go again.

Your defensiveness for ARV seems extremely high, are you a part of their business? If I would be their marketing manager, I would say,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-26-2018, 02:35 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,490
Posted By GeorgeRa
I insulated our DIY van back in 2013 with...

I insulated our DIY van back in 2013 with Thinsulate. Great product for both sound blocking and heat insulation. In 2013 I knew another fellow using Thinsulate for the B-van conversion but I based my...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-20-2018, 03:10 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,490
Posted By GeorgeRa
No combustion, just chemical reaction of propane...

No combustion, just chemical reaction of propane gas with oxygen –
C3H8 + 5O2 (6 moles = 6 x 22.4l) = 3CO2 + 4H2O (7 moles = 7 x 22.4l) = 17% the higher volume plus higher temperature due to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-19-2018, 05:30 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,490
Posted By GeorgeRa
I still hope that Free Piston technology will...

I still hope that Free Piston technology will deliver a small, efficient generator for RV needs. Here is a small power plant based on free piston technology but using interesting full expansion cycle...
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