CHUCKY'S TREE HOUSE !

[Third From Texas]

Have you done any more on your interior ? Lol we may be going into defcon 4 come next week !

No, but I'm doing some work on the cab latch finally next week. Got a neighbor who said he'd come watch in case the cab falls on my head (true story). Don't know why that has me so spooked.

My next steps need to be:
cab latch
insulate and panel back wall of cab
install a/c (just the little 24v backwall unit)
install the 24v fan systems that vents hot air from the cab when parked

Then back to locating/isolating a small leak in the hab.
If I can find the leak and address it, I can paint the ceiling and get back on track.

I'm years behind schedule due to my back injury. And every time I pick something up (like a pencil) I flinch that I'm going to pop it back out again. It's that weak at the disc. I just can't afford another 6 months laid up again.

 

[chucky]

No, but I'm doing some work on the cab latch finally next week. Got a neighbor who said he'd come watch in case the cab falls on my head (true story). Don't know why that has me so spooked.

My next steps need to be:
cab latch
insulate and panel back wall of cab
install a/c (just the little 24v backwall unit)
install the 24v fan systems that vents hot air from the cab when parked

Then back to locating/isolating a small leak in the hab.
If I can find the leak and address it, I can paint the ceiling and get back on track.

I'm years behind schedule due to my back injury. And every time I pick something up (like a pencil) I flinch that I'm going to pop it back out again. It's that weak at the disc. I just can't afford another 6 months laid up again.

I feel your pain back wise and dont sweat the latch just jack the cab all the way over throw a 4x4 brace/post just for overkill and u will be fine and the big nut on that was pretty tight to break free but you wont have any pressure in it ! I now get spooked thinking if i hadnt got trapped face down where i did and had made it another foot and a half those (post #141) 24 ga steel spoilers i screwed to the back of the cab would have sliced me in half against the box with that down stroke it would have been the end ! I ve got some door edge gasket like on car doors to put on the edge of that metal next time the cab goes up for sure and i wonder if one of those moving van blankets the good ones would help kill that engine mound heat a little ?

 

[chucky]

No, but I'm doing some work on the cab latch finally next week. Got a neighbor who said he'd come watch in case the cab falls on my head (true story). Don't know why that has me so spooked.

My next steps need to be:
cab latch
insulate and panel back wall of cab
install a/c (just the little 24v backwall unit)
install the 24v fan systems that vents hot air from the cab when parked

Then back to locating/isolating a small leak in the hab.
If I can find the leak and address it, I can paint the ceiling and get back on track.

I'm years behind schedule due to my back injury. And every time I pick something up (like a pencil) I flinch that I'm going to pop it back out again. It's that weak at the disc. I just can't afford another 6 months laid up again.

Well did you get the o ring kit installed on the cab latch ?

 

[Third From Texas]

Well did you get the o ring kit installed on the cab latch ?

Not yet. Re-ruptured this lower back/disc issue. Not interested in surgery and it takes months to heal up after it blows out.

My buddy told me he'd help me out when he returns from his surf trip to Mex later this month.

I've been eyeballing it, and I honestly think I can do the repair if I lower the spare and crawl between the shelter and cab.
There appears to be enough room in there to manipulate the tools and get the part out for rebuild.
It would let me skip the pumping of oil all over the driveway if so.
And I'm not even certain that the cab will build enough pressure to reach center point.
Bold words for a old guy who can barely stand and walk right now, though...

But it's a bit of a blocker right now as I haven't been able to raise the cab up in almost a year.
It needs to happen asap.

I have all the stuff for the next service ready to change.
I have all the stuff to make the rear wall (so I can install the A/C and heat vent systems).
I have all the stuff for the overhead console.
Then back to paint the box interior so I can re-install all the hab.

It sounds simple when you say it all real fast.
Honestly, if I could stay healthy for three months it would be finished.


On a sad note, my two college-age lesbian tenants are moving out.
A bit depressing.
They were interesting roommates.
Every guy my age should be living that dream.

;p

 

[chucky]

Not yet. Re-ruptured this lower back/disc issue. Not interested in surgery and it takes months to heal up after it blows out.

My buddy told me he'd help me out when he returns from his surf trip to Mex later this month.

I've been eyeballing it, and I honestly think I can do the repair if I lower the spare and crawl between the shelter and cab.
There appears to be enough room in there to manipulate the tools and get the part out for rebuild.
It would let me skip the pumping of oil all over the driveway if so.
And I'm not even certain that the cab will build enough pressure to reach center point.
Bold words for a old guy who can barely stand and walk right now, though...

But it's a bit of a blocker right now as I haven't been able to raise the cab up in almost a year.
It needs to happen asap.

I have all the stuff for the next service ready to change.
I have all the stuff to make the rear wall (so I can install the A/C and heat vent systems).
I have all the stuff for the overhead console.
Then back to paint the box interior so I can re-install all the hab.

It sounds simple when you say it all real fast.
Honestly, if I could stay healthy for three months it would be finished.


On a sad note, my two college-age lesbian tenants are moving out.
A bit depressing.
They were interesting roommates.
Every guy my age should be living that dream.

;p

Starting with the most important topic first ! The girls cant you drop the rent a little to keep them / make every friday naked twister night free drinks and and nuru gel for them and any of their cute girl friends / free suntan lotion application on all sunny days / keep it fun and they will stay !

And as far as the truck goes it will all happen when its supposed to ! My back isnt what it used to be so sitting in like kitchen table chairs make it awful to get up from after being in it for an hour or so and the truck ive been tinkering lightly i seperated all the 6tl and put the noco on repair and desulfated each of them for 3 or 4 days each they seem to be much happier but my house 6d agms have about run their gauntlet i think they are old as hell but worked for all this time and im in no rush to spend 800 bucks each to replace them my bus buddy gave me a good 8d and i can get more from him but they weigh 164 pounds each and i have to get them in the habitat then set them over and under the bed and my back isnt playing that tune at this time i have to get a willing soul to set a couple of them in there for me ! And dont mention serviceing the main engine ive got all the oil filters drain pans but i just cant get motivated to get under there i havnt been driving it but to exercise it for 30 min around town every month or so and i changed the fuel filters 30 min before i parked the cab on my head so other than keeping fresh fuel and howels in the tank nothing much has moved me to start a new project ! See if the girls would like to come stay with uncle chucky in nashville till they just couldnt take any more EXPLORATION in the art of CHUCKYSUTRA ! tell them it will change their lives lol !

 

[chucky]

No, but I'm doing some work on the cab latch finally next week. Got a neighbor who said he'd come watch in case the cab falls on my head (true story). Don't know why that has me so spooked.

My next steps need to be:
cab latch
insulate and panel back wall of cab
install a/c (just the little 24v backwall unit)
install the 24v fan systems that vents hot air from the cab when parked

Then back to locating/isolating a small leak in the hab.
If I can find the leak and address it, I can paint the ceiling and get back on track.

I'm years behind schedule due to my back injury. And every time I pick something up (like a pencil) I flinch that I'm going to pop it back out again. It's that weak at the disc. I just can't afford another 6 months laid up again.

So have you put that cab latch seal kit in yet ? Still in EMPTY NEST syndrome ?

 

[Third From Texas]

Nope, life stuff in the way still.

Had to move the M1082 and the seal blew in the Haldex gizmo aft of the air tank. No part tag on it, but I had one apart before and it'll just be the tiny rubber seal at the top cap. Need to find the part number and see if there is a rebuild kit (never got the other trailer working because of the same issue (someone had tried to use a tube of gasket maker on it and it was a mess). This one I gotta pull and see if I can rebuild it properly.

But yeah, need my cab lift operational asap before I can really drive the truck.

It's 100 degrees every day now down here and no wind in Aug, so even the dog doesn't want to go out or to the beach. And I'm in no rush to get on my tools in the driveway, either.

edit: and yeah, apartment prep turned into a full remodel. And a few facial boards on the roof turn into eave work that turned into "oh s**** I may need to do the whole roof"

 

[chucky]

Nope, life stuff in the way still.

Had to move the M1082 and the seal blew in the Haldex gizmo aft of the air tank. No part tag on it, but I had one apart before and it'll just be the tiny rubber seal at the top cap. Need to find the part number and see if there is a rebuild kit (never got the other trailer working because of the same issue (someone had tried to use a tube of gasket maker on it and it was a mess). This one I gotta pull and see if I can rebuild it properly.

But yeah, need my cab lift operational asap before I can really drive the truck.

It's 100 degrees every day now down here and no wind in Aug, so even the dog doesn't want to go out or to the beach. And I'm in no rush to get on my tools in the driveway, either.

edit: and yeah, apartment prep turned into a full remodel. And a few facial boards on the roof turn into eave work that turned into "oh s**** I may need to do the whole roof"

They have the manuals here for the 1082 and 1095 to get the part number ! Is it something you can just plug with brass and get around long as the brakes engage theres too much stuff already going on under those trailers with abs and overkill i would bypass most of it for sanitys sake !

And yes its the same weather here 98 97 96 with 105 heat index with this air you can ware humidity is beyond stupid and i know the bozillion folks that moved here are rethinking those 70 degree days they left behind ! WELCOME TO HEE HAW HELL !

 

[chucky]

So has anyone picked the best compact diesel fired heater for the interior of these type builds ?

 

[Gunny 0369]

So has anyone picked the best compact diesel fired heater for the interior of these type builds ?

But the cheap 180$ chinese one, and rebuild every other year-
Im going on 4 years, just replaced the fuel pump. Other than that- smooth sailing.
It is a dirty job to tear it down and clean it and put it back together, and you will look like an 1880s Chimney Sweeper in the middle of England afterwards.
Or
Buy the nice German one for 1600$,
And rebuild every 2 years?

 

[chucky]

But the cheap 180$ chinese one, and rebuild every other year-
Im going on 4 years, just replaced the fuel pump. Other than that- smooth sailing.
It is a dirty job to tear it down and clean it and put it back together, and you will look like an 1880s Chimney Sweeper in the middle of England afterwards.
Or
Buy the nice German one for 1600$,
And rebuild every 2 years?

One decent heater would probly last me for ever i just want it as a back up heat source if everything else has shat the bed im just hunting what brands people have had good luck with thus far !

 

[chucky]

Oh and what ever web site security we have on SS doesnt let my laptop log into the site !The same laptop ive been posting ALL my stuff on here for the last 8 yrs nothing changed on my end posting this on my phone and that sucks in comparison !

 

[Gunny 0369]

One decent heater would probly last me for ever i just want it as a back up heat source if everything else has shat the bed im just hunting what brands people have had good luck with thus far !

They don’t make the brand I purchased anymore, but it looks identical to this:
Pic 1
Pay a little more for the nicer control panel and not the cheap one.
I use this as a primary heater It is so good, they like to be run full tilt though.
Last winter i let it go for weeks at a time. I plumbed it right to my main fuel tank. 70 gal and it will run a thousand yearz lol.
The second Hydro heater, I use going down the road and it keeps the 29 ft Hab toasty. I just ran a T right from my heater Core coolant line ran it down the frame rail into the heater and back..

 

[chucky]

They don’t make the brand I purchased anymore, but it looks identical to this:
Pic 1
Pay a little more for the nicer control panel and not the cheap one.
I use this as a primary heater It is so good, they like to be run full tilt though.
Last winter i let it go for weeks at a time. I plumbed it right to my main fuel tank. 70 gal and it will run a thousand yearz lol.
The second Hydro heater, I use going down the road and it keeps the 29 ft Hab toasty. I just ran a T right from my heater Core coolant line ran it down the frame rail into the heater and back..

Thanks for the info i will dig into this !

 

[Third From Texas]

Oh and what ever web site security we have on SS doesnt let my laptop log into the site !The same laptop ive been posting ALL my stuff on here for the last 8 yrs nothing changed on my end posting this on my phone and that sucks in comparison !

Have you tried logging it out and back in?

SS pestered me with one of those "please wait while we see if you are a human" checks that runs in the background.
So they (or we) updated (or refreshed) something I suspect.

 

[chucky]

Have you tried logging it out and back in?

SS pestered me with one of those "please wait while we see if you are a human" checks that runs in the background.
So they (or we) updated (or refreshed) something I suspect.

yea i do all that and it takes me to where everything in the ss website is typed in no color or pics just white page with typ on it and i click on dif things in txt sends me back to check if im human ! lol im getting nervous i may be a ghost

 

[Guyfang]

Rest easy. I forwarded the problem.

 

[patracy]

Oh and what ever web site security we have on SS doesnt let my laptop log into the site !The same laptop ive been posting ALL my stuff on here for the last 8 yrs nothing changed on my end posting this on my phone and that sucks in comparison !

We use cloudfront. When we're under attack, I use the security feature of it. Given your statement of 8 years, I'm guessing it's safe to assume your laptop is at least windows 10 hopefully. What browser are you using as well? A lot of lower end devices like amazon kindles and older browsers have trouble trying to get into Cloudfare. Not much I can do on my end to help these cases, if that's the issue.

 

[chucky]

We use cloudfront. When we're under attack, I use the security feature of it. Given your statement of 8 years, I'm guessing it's safe to assume your laptop is at least windows 10 hopefully. What browser are you using as well? A lot of lower end devices like amazon kindles and older browsers have trouble trying to get into Cloudfare. Not much I can do on my end to help these cases, if that's the issue.

Im in on my laptop as of this moment no problems getting in and yea my stuff is even junkier than you listed im on a 11 yr old chromebook operating only under guest and have always ran it like that cause i was in a different hotel every day and for some reason never had any anti virus in this system you just have to log back in every time you close/shut the laptop ! Thanks oh and when i log into fb i have to type in whatever letter soup is on the screen which is esy enough