I thought this would only take a couple of months to do, that it would be a straightforward procedure. But I definitely know now I am no cabinet maker and it's likely to take much longer than I thought. I must say though I am thoroughly enjoying every minute of this project.
Hope you enjoy the photos and let me know what you think or sing out if you have any questions.
Cheers Frank
dave06 said
07:02 PM Nov 21, 2008
HAH!!! if we are interested, mate, looks pretty good to me, the solar panels look to be pretty easy to get off, is that going to be a problem.
the build is coming along swimmingly and looks to be well thought out, as I say take it easy, keep a good sense of humour and a box of bandaids, she's coming along well
Valderi said
07:16 PM Nov 21, 2008
dave06 wrote:
HAH!!! if we are interested, mate, looks pretty good to me, the solar panels look to be pretty easy to get off, is that going to be a problem.
Hi Dave
I put a lot of thought into the solar panels being nicked and I discussed the possibilities with the fabricator who made the rack. He will be applying some special 'gunk' over the nuts and thread and he assured me the only way they will come off is by hammer and chisel. But we both agreed if people want to really pinch them they will find a way.
I figure you'd need two, maybe three people to get them out plus ladders and tools etc, so I'm hoping I would spot someone trying before they managed to pull it off.
Cheers Frank
dave06 said
09:01 PM Nov 21, 2008
sounds pretty good to me, he'd have to be pretty keen!! he did a pretty good job on the rack too by the way
Xtrail51 said
12:05 PM Nov 23, 2008
Looking good. Enjoy. Barb.
Valderi said
10:59 AM Nov 24, 2008
Xtrail51 wrote:
Looking good. Enjoy. Barb.
Hi Barb. Thanks for the complement, I will be glad when it's finished (if there's such a thing) so I can get out and about. Cheers Frank.
dave06 said
11:13 AM Nov 24, 2008
"finished" HAH!!! we are still "tweaking" ours 10 years later, still trying to get that "little bit extra" or "maybe if I did this"
Valderi said
12:29 PM Nov 24, 2008
dave06 wrote:
"finished" HAH!!! we are still "tweaking" ours 10 years later, still trying to get that "little bit extra" or "maybe if I did this"
Your spot on Dave never finished, I will be taking my tools with me while on the road, also first aid box with plenty of plasters LOL. Cheers Frank.
dave06 said
12:40 PM Nov 24, 2008
I love the little laugh at the end Frank, a big box of self sense of humour is the one that is most opened we found!!!
Basil Faulty said
04:07 PM Nov 24, 2008
Looks most professional Frank.... Have you made provision for your Cherries either frozen or dried? Um I'd be concerned that some cretin does not throw something onto your pannels and break them, is there polycarbonate sheet over them? and can you give us a detailed itinerary so that I can try my solar angle grinder out on the legs of your solar panels? Lookin good Frank....
dave06 said
05:02 PM Nov 24, 2008
solar panels have come forward in leaps and bounds as far as technology and strength is concerned, advertised on ebay a little while back was aset of secondhand panels which had been through the hailstone storm that sydney endured a few years back
apparently they copped stones as big as golf balls and some a little larger, given the terminal velocity of a stone that size smashing in to a solar panel that was supposedly flat to the ground and not breaking it, then I think these should be fine unless you get another idiot like that feller in adelaide just a little while ago who was throwing stones from an overpass in to car windows that were the size of house bricks
solar angle grinder, hmmm!!! what if you wanted to use it at night??? lol!!
Valderi said
11:44 PM Nov 24, 2008
Basil Faulty wrote:
Looks most professional Frank.... Have you made provision for your Cherries either frozen or dried? Um I'd be concerned that some cretin does not throw something onto your pannels and break them, is there polycarbonate sheet over them? and can you give us a detailed itinerary so that I can try my solar angle grinder out on the legs of your solar panels? Lookin good Frank....
Hi Basil. Thanks for the complements.
Yes the cherries are in season now, got some today thank for that tip.
Dave mentioned solar panels have come a long way in technology they will be ok, unless they get a direct strick from a bolt lightning then my power needs are no more LOL.
The solar angle grinder hmmm I'll tell you what Basil, I will keep the lights on in van so you can spot me, can't wait to see how long the extension cords going to be.
Well as promised I have put up pictures of my van conversion from humble Toyota Hiace Commuter to full-time Mobile Home.
If interested in seeing the photos, please click link below.
http://www.fwillustrations.com/index.php?p=1_13
I thought this would only take a couple of months to do, that it would be a straightforward procedure. But I definitely know now I am no cabinet maker and it's likely to take much longer than I thought. I must say though I am thoroughly enjoying every minute of this project.
Hope you enjoy the photos and let me know what you think or sing out if you have any questions.
Cheers
Frank
I put a lot of thought into the solar panels being nicked and I discussed the possibilities with the fabricator who made the rack. He will be applying some special 'gunk' over the nuts and thread and he assured me the only way they will come off is by hammer and chisel. But we both agreed if people want to really pinch them they will find a way.
I figure you'd need two, maybe three people to get them out plus ladders and tools etc, so I'm hoping I would spot someone trying before they managed to pull it off.
Cheers
Frank
Thanks for the complement, I will be glad when it's finished (if there's such a thing) so I can get out and about.
Cheers Frank.
Cheers Frank.
Lookin good Frank....
Thanks for the complements.
Yes the cherries are in season now, got some today thank for that tip.
Dave mentioned solar panels have come a long way in technology they will be ok, unless they get a direct strick from a bolt lightning then my power needs are no more LOL.
The solar angle grinder hmmm I'll tell you what Basil, I will keep the lights on in van so you can spot me, can't wait to see how long the extension cords going to be.
Thanks people.
Cheers Frank.