My Ford Camper

[Witchdoctor Oz]

Now I’ve started with the update.

Since we have got back I made a start on our new 12volt fridge. The inner & outer box was ready just before Christmas but touring comes first, so I made a start when we got back.
With some tips & advice from Portal members I took a leap, the copper pipe took me a while to work out how to make it up but in the end it was not as hard as I expected, very happy so far.
This weekend the 2 pak expanding insulation foam goes in the gap & lid this weekend.
The fridge will be 70Lt total capacity with 8Lt dairy section up top. The compressor is a Danfoss 35F & I’ve gone with a Dixell digital thermostat with an LED internal light.

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Cheers
David

[Witchdoctor Oz]

It looks like my images were to large, silly me.
Here we go.

Cheers
David

[Witchdoctor Oz]

A few more.

[Scott B.]

What size wheels and tires did you get?

Truck looks great!

[Kilroy]

Hi Guys,

With only a small area to work with this camper required loads of forward planning, it’s also my first attempt at anything like it.

I can't imagine the work you'll do after you get more practice

What a terrific camper, your really thoughtful planning is only exceeded by the quality of your work.

Thanks for sharing.

[Witchdoctor Oz]

Thanks for the kind words.

Scott B, the wheels are 15x8, tires are small for you guys 31x10.5. I wanted to keep every thing well inside our draconian RTA laws.

When the fridge is finished it has its home inside the kitchen side of the camper, then I can make a start on the cupboards. That will mean I’m very close to finished

Cheers
David

[Witchdoctor Oz]

Just an update on the 12V fridge for our camper.
All the expanding foam is done with no distortion of the cabinet.
I just picked up the plastic cap that goes over the inner & outer sections of the cabinet. The fridgie is doing all the fitting of the compressor, thermostat & 12Volt wire ring this weekend .
All should be ready for our trip to Moreton Island in 3 weeks

Cheers
David

[Ozarker]

So, any updates?

[Witchdoctor Oz]

Had a failed start with the Fridgie,

The guy is on his way over as i type to do his part on the fridge.
I will post some images of it complete tomorrow, hope there is no problems as we leave for the Island on Friday
I love the look of it, this one has had me working way outside my comfort zone, but well worth the strech.

Cheers
David

[Thomas_ZA]

David,

An excellent build!

Had a failed start with the Fridgie,

I'm quite intrigued with this fridge - are there any plans/online ressources to build something like this?

Thomas