DIY LIVING QUARTERS
D. REDDISH
Reg. Aug 2005
Posted 2005-08-17 3:14 PM (#29309)
Subject: DIY LIVING QUARTERS


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I'M IN THE PLANNING STAGES OF PUTTING LIVING QUARTERS IN MY HORSE TRAILER. I HAVE SEVERAL QUESTIONS THAT I NEED HELP ON.

WILL 3" ROLLED BAT INSULATION WORK O.K. FOR MY LIVING QUARTERS?

WHAT GA. WIRE SHOULD I RUN FOR MY 12V SYSTEM? (SOLID OR STRANDED)

I PLAN ON USING OAK PANELING ON THE WALLS, WHAT IS BEST FOR CEILING?

I WILL HAVE A 42 GAL. FRESH WATER TANK IN MY BOOT BOX. DO I NEED TO USE A DRAIN VALVE AT THE WATER TANK FOR FREEZING WEATHER?

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE THE 12VOLT FUSE PANEL AND SWITCHES?

LASTLY, WHERE CAN I PURCHASE A PASS THRU DOOR FROM THE LQ TO THE FIRST STALL?

ANY HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

DAVID

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maccwall
Reg. May 2004
Posted 2005-08-17 3:59 PM (#29311 - in reply to #29309)
Subject: RE: DIY LIVING QUARTERS



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Location: Lone Oak, Tx		WILL 3" ROLLED BAT INSULATION WORK O.K. FOR MY LIVING QUARTERS?
It should be fine but remember if you compress insulation it loses it's R proporties. I would suggest the foam type or bubble wrap type as it's easiest to work with IMO.

WHAT GA. WIRE SHOULD I RUN FOR MY 12V SYSTEM? (SOLID OR STRANDED)
I used 14 gauge stranded thru-out my trailer. If I had to do it again (a 3rd time) I'd use 12 but 14 is the norm from what I understand.

I PLAN ON USING OAK PANELING ON THE WALLS, WHAT IS BEST FOR CEILING?
You can use the paneling. Others have used FRP attached to 1/4" plywood.

I WILL HAVE A 42 GAL. FRESH WATER TANK IN MY BOOT BOX. DO I NEED TO USE A DRAIN VALVE AT THE WATER TANK FOR FREEZING WEATHER?
If I had a tank I would put a drain in it

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE THE 12VOLT FUSE PANEL AND SWITCHES?
You can get your panels from most of your RV supply places or Westmarine has a good selection (ahhh another link to put on my web site ). http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?...
I like this place as well: http://www.go-rv.com/coast/do/catalog/main?dealerId=1170

LASTLY, WHERE CAN I PURCHASE A PASS THRU DOOR FROM THE LQ TO THE FIRST STALL?
There was link to a place for that just recently anybody? only place I can think of is here: http://www.statewidealum.com/ but my experaince with them is nill to say the least.
You can check my web site for some other links.
Hope this helps.

Safe Riding,
Todd


Edited by maccwall 2005-08-17 4:09 PM
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D. REDDISH
Reg. Aug 2005
Posted 2005-08-18 1:58 PM (#29350 - in reply to #29309)
Subject: RE: DIY LIVING QUARTERS


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TODD,

THANKS FOR YOUR FEED-BACK. YOUR WEB SITE IS VERY INFORMATIVE.

 

DAVID

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maccwall
Reg. May 2004
Posted 2005-08-18 3:18 PM (#29353 - in reply to #29350)
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Location: Lone Oak, Tx		You are most welcome David.

Safe Riding,
Todd
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D. REDDISH
Reg. Aug 2005
Posted 2005-08-25 7:43 AM (#29589 - in reply to #29309)
Subject: RE: DIY LIVING QUARTERS


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TODD,

YOU ADVISED USING FRP ATTACHED TO 1/4" PLYWOOD. HOW THICK IS THE FRP AND WHERE CAN I PURCHASE IT.

DAVID

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hosspuller
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2005-08-25 8:05 AM (#29591 - in reply to #29589)
Subject: RE: DIY LIVING QUARTERS


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Originally written by D. REDDISH on 2005-08-25 6:43 AM

TODD,

YOU ADVISED USING FRP ATTACHED TO 1/4" PLYWOOD. HOW THICK IS THE FRP AND WHERE CAN I PURCHASE IT.

DAVID

Lowes Homes stores sells the stuff in 4x8 sheets.  It's about 1/16 th inch thin.  About $30 per sheet.  I think it's used for shower and tub walls.

Home Depot, around here does not stock it.

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