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[fleetus macmullitz]

Greg,

Anything new with your setup?

Have these folks contacted ya?

[GregWeld]

I've been buying and adding and "making it my own" since day one. While Pierre was here yesterday doing some chassis painting on his project -- I was out in "da rig" adding some more PitPal products to the walls. I'm waiting for the white Snap-On tool box I ordered and hopefully it gets here before my next big trip June 11th (L A Roadster Show).

One thing readers will get a good laugh out of ------ I needed to hit the big RV dealer and get an extension cord so I could plug the toter into some "shore power".... I was so happy to find a 25' cord with the big 4 prong female that matched the 50 amp house cord -- and an adaptor to then plug the new extension cord into my 30 amp 3 prong twist lock as used around the "shed" -- I promptly came home - and hooked up this mess of cords and adaptors! Then the smoke started rolling out the bottom of one of the "lockers"..... OOPS and OH Shizzles..... and I unplugged my "mess".

The extension cord was the right version as far as matching the 4 prongs etc --- but the house cord is 220V --- and the wall plug is 220V --- ah -- but that extension cord is 125V !!! Not a match -- oh no -- not a match at all! It's sending voltage up the neutral leg....

This little "snafu" knocked out the Microwave - the TWO on board battery chargers (called Converters) - and the automatic transfer switch.... as well as a GFIC circuit breaker in the trailer... So a couple thousand bucks later -- All the parts arrived and I fixedededed it all up! The Microwave took TWO repair calls -- 1 to figure out what it needed and if it could be repaired -- and 2 to install the circuit board that was toast....

The good news --- I'd bought a couple big 3 prong 125V extension cords -- they're now being put to good use via the fancy box I bought that takes two 125V cords and makes 220V (what we call 220 -- which would be 110 down each leg with a common neutral and ground) and all is good and working just fine!!

I added a Sleep Number Queen bed to the overhead bunk area ---- and it works out just fantastic -- has two zones -- and is LIGHTWEIGHT - but very comfortable.....

I've added slide outs in a couple of the cupboards since they're deep but narrow -- this helps utilize the back of these cupboards...

Today, as a matter of fact, when I get done working out -- the plan is to hit the grocery store and stock the refer with all the little things a guy needs - mustard - ketchup - et al....

Oh yeah --- and I did buy a nice gas BBQ for it which also works out really well. Light but big enough to actually cook some stuff on -- and it sits nicely on the PitPal folding aluminum table I bought.

[HWY Nova]

Will you be giving tours of your rig at the LA Roadster Show?


--Eric

[intocarss]

GW,

I did a search for LA Roadster show and it says June 15 & 16th. Is this the same show? (I've never been and first heard about it here from you)

"Our show is always held on Father's Day Weekend in June of each year at the Fairplex in Pomona, Caliifornia.

In 2013, the 49th Annual Show will be held on Father's Day Weekend June 15th and 16th at the Fairplex in Pomona, Caliifornia".


http://laroadsters.com/

[fleetus macmullitz]

Greg,

Enjoyed hearing what you've done to make it your own.

Except the part when ...uh, things went .

[Sieg]

This little "snafu" knocked out the Microwave - the TWO on board battery chargers (called Converters) - and the automatic transfer switch.... as well as a GFIC circuit breaker in the trailer... So a couple thousand bucks later -- All the parts arrived and I fixedededed it all up! The Microwave took TWO repair calls -- 1 to figure out what it needed and if it could be repaired -- and 2 to install the circuit board that was toast....

Remember that on-board fire system conversation?

[Stuart Adams]

Put wheelchair rails and bathroom access for handicapped. It will come in handy by the time it's done!!!

[waynieZ]

It sounds like you've added some sweet additions to your rig, and unintentionally updated some electrical parts.
A home away from home !

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by HWY Nova

Will you be giving tours of your rig at the LA Roadster Show?


--Eric

Uh....... maybe ---- but probably not -- parking is way away from the show part.... but maybe.... :>)

Originally Posted by intocarss

GW,

I did a search for LA Roadster show and it says June 15 & 16th. Is this the same show? (I've never been and first heard about it here from you)

"Our show is always held on Father's Day Weekend in June of each year at the Fairplex in Pomona, Caliifornia.

In 2013, the 49th Annual Show will be held on Father's Day Weekend June 15th and 16th at the Fairplex in Pomona, Caliifornia".


http://laroadsters.com/

YES --- that is the show..... We'll be there - staying at the Sheraton Fairplex on the grounds there -- on THURSDAY afternoon.... and will split Sunday some time is what we're planning now. It's GWEN'S birthday on the 15th ---- so maybe you and Cheryl could join us for dinner?? Maybe the Hilltop??? What do you think????

Originally Posted by Sieg

Remember that on-board fire system conversation?

YES! Thank god I plugged it in and then stood there for a minute patting myself on the back for such a stellar job..... and then the smoke came pouring out the bottom of the rig..... I was standing by my "connection" so just bent over and unplugged it. Damage done. But no fire.

I'm an idiot..... it wasn't until I started to try to figure out "why'd that happen" that I looked at the extension cord and see it's 125V -- so 220V on two sides --- and a 125V link in the middle.... DOH! What a dumbazz....

Originally Posted by Stuart Adams

Put wheelchair rails and bathroom access for handicapped. It will come in handy by the time it's done!!!

I need one now!! I'm old....

Ever see Charlie walk? --- I'll try to keep everything he needs on one level.

Originally Posted by waynieZ

It sounds like you've added some sweet additions to your rig, and unintentionally updated some electrical parts.
A home away from home !

Working on it.... it's worse than building a car! There's so much stuff you never knew you needed!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[GregWeld]

The Muttstang in the nose.....












Then the Nomad in the mezzanine level... with the little '32 on the bottom. Fits like a glove!














Getting all the strap hangers hung and organized -- I do this by COLOR -- Red for the Roadster - Yellow ones for the Muttstang -- Blue for the Nomad etc.. some up front -- some in back -- gotta make 'em handy and neat (the OCD ADD in me... LOL)













Gotta have a BBQ!!! And the nice (really nice quality) Aluminum folding table is perfect!













Waiting on Snap-On for the toolbox for this corner....but in the meantime got a few items hung....











Gotta have a trash basket!!













And a race jack holder.....













And you have to chock the trailer!!!!



















And the wife has to sleep well --- or you're just in for a lousy trip!!