Acapulco: Dave and Michelle Doty
21 May 2006: It's been many months since I submitted info on the camper.
When it came time to work on the interior it started really getting cold in the
garage. Dave was able to make the counter top and also build the refrigerator
cabinet. The front of the lower cupboard was also completed back in January.
Then we got a little discouraged so we decided to walk away from the camper for
a while. Well, a little while turned into 3 months of no progress. Spring came
and we got excited to work on it again. The upper cupboards above the counter
and above the dinette are installed. Dave made the table top, we just have to
get more laminate to finish it. The bench seats are complete. I actually
constructed that! I also made a storage space for the water tank. Dave and I
took a few days vacation this past week so that we could drive to Elkhart,
Indiana (RV Surplus and Supply) to purchase the aluminum!! We also found some
other great bargains there like an inexpensive power converter, dc lighting,
striping for the outside, and rubber roofing. They have great prices and a very
friendly staff! The last 3 days we have been working on the camper morning till
night. It's mostly been finish work on the cupboards and Dave has done some
wiring. I cut and installed the outer insulation to prepare for the aluminum
skin. today I learned how to construct a drawer box! I made 3 of them in
preparation for Dave to make the decorative fronts. I also made the frame,
which the drawers will slide on. I was really proud of myself. Women, don't
be afraid to use power tools! They are great! Of course a staple from an air
stapler hurts going into a finger and kick-back from a table saw does also but
it's all a learning experience! We are still hoping to go camping in June
sometime but it will require a lot of evenings and weekends to get it
completed! I'll update more as soon as I can!
Michelle
