Posted 2014-06-29 6:44 PM (#159667) Subject: Installing living quarters
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Location: Plaquemine LA
I just bought a new calico gn and i want to install a roof mount ac and a shower. any suggestions on the type of wood, flooring, insulation, size hot water heater etc.
Posted 2014-06-30 10:47 AM (#159671 - in reply to #159667) Subject: RE: Installing living quarters
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Posts: 175 Location: Florida
You will surely get plenty of opinions here, but this is what I did.Type of wood - I used oak for all cabinet faces as - I like oak - you can stain it in any shade you like, and its very durable. For cabinet doors, you can get them from Menards/Lowes. I made almost all of the cabinet frames except 3 cabinets where standard unfinished cabinets were purchased because they fit the plan we wanted. For flooring the final surface is linoleum since it is easy to keep clean. For insulation, I used 3/4" foil faced panels, again from Menards. This was cut to fit in between the trailer wall and ceiling studs, as well as a layer on the floor, before covering it with OSB flooring. 1x2 and 1x3 firing strips were then run on the walls and ceiling to give room for wiring and plumbing, as well as give a an air gap between the insulation/studs and the paneling. I used a 6 gallon Suburban water heater that was LP and 110v. We only use this trailer for 1 or 2 nights at a time, so it is more than adequate for showering and other hot water needs.I also used a 13,500 btu AC w/ heat coil, and a Fantastic roof vent. The refrig/Freezer is 110/12v.I HIGHLY recommend that you spend considerable time making a scale layout, and then dummy up your layout using cardboard to exact measurements of the cabinets and fixtures you want - and can get. Space - every inch - is at a premium when fitting everything you want into the space available. You can search for any RV related item you will need online, and you will get some much better deals on ebay for appliances that you will get from local RV dealers. Most freight is free and the prices for new items is very good.I'll attach some mockup photos, as well as some in process pics. Ask if you have other specific questions.
Posted 2014-07-17 7:30 AM (#159957 - in reply to #159667) Subject: RE: Installing living quarters
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I don't mean to be jumping threads, but I have question on the same topic. We purchased a trailer that had a living quarters started. Yesterday I decided to pull everything out and start all over. They had installed some snap in wood flooring, but it was very damp and even had ants living in it, so it had to go. The carpet was damp and musky. I have looked under the trailer and all around trying to find a leak but I haven't found anything. The trailer hasn't been pulled in weeks. Could this be condensation? If so, what do I need to do about it.
Installing living quarters
