The Damon Project...aka the Diamond in the Rough!

[Damon Diva]

One of the members here (Drifter) suggested that we exchange out the standard Sani-Con hose with one that is of much better quality.

We made that swap today - it was easy since we already had the hose waiting to be installed,

There are more pics and a tip or two on the blog.

[Damon Diva]

We decided to look at carpeting today since we have ordered the cabin chairs. Here is a photo that gives you an idea-


The carpet swatch shown in the picture below seems to have a purple hue to it in my lighting.

You can find a more accurate carpet color on the blog.

[Damon Diva]

We have started the front cabin remodel which first includes removal of the carpet.
Here is a photo of what we are starting with-


-and here is a photo of the work in progress.


You will find one or more photos of the work in progress on my blog.

[Damon Diva]

Why is it that there will always be a surprise waiting for you?
In this case it was discovered when we removed the passenger seat in the cabin-


We think we will replace it with formica. You can find a bit more info on the blog.

[SarahW]

Originally Posted by Damon Diva

Why is it that there will always be a surprise waiting for you?
In this case it was discovered when we removed the passenger seat in the cabin-


We think we will replace it with formica. You can find a bit more info on the blog.

Aw, man! Sorry you discovered another "project." I think the formica you chose is a great match, though.

[Damon Diva]

Originally Posted by SarahW

Aw, man! Sorry you discovered another "project." I think the formica you chose is a great match, though.

Thank You, Sarah- I was very surprised when I got home with the chip and saw how well it matched.

I am sure most of you here on the Forum are trying to figure out what SarahW is talking about- She went to my blog today after I posted another update. (I did not have time to post an update here until tonight-but she found the post early!) There are some photos of the formica we plan to use.
Here is one of the photos:



There are a couple more photos-including the one where I "erased" the ragged edge separating the two pieces on my blog.

[Damon Diva]

DH and I noticed how bad the sun glare problem was on the TV this past week.


It looks like the window awning for the driver side of the coach will serve a dual purpose- for the glare and for the heat!

-and yes- we still have to put the vent cover on the roof so that the vent glare is not like it is now!

[Damon Diva]

The FORMICA brand laminate sheet has been ordered. It is funny- I picked up the sample at Home Depot but I had to order the sheet from Lowe's. Home Depot will sell you the countertop yet the laminate sheets are Wilsonart brand.

I went with Lowe's because they are supposed to have it here faster and I don't have to pay for shipping

The match to our wall is the Formica Brand Lime Stone Matte Laminate.
I will keep you updated as the project progresses.

[Damon Diva]

Believe it or not-
You have to go under the rig in order to remove the driver chair - and this is the reason why:


I can promise you that you will need Herculean strength to remove it!

There are more pics on the blog.

[Damon Diva]

The front cabin seats were shipped on Tuesday...not Monday as the first email we received said - I don't care- all I know is my chairs will be here soon!

[Damon Diva]

The front area is almost ready for the flooring to go in-



-but the wall repair will come first.

[Damon Diva]

The Formica for the wall repair has arrived!

[Damon Diva]

We found a problem with the storage bay rubber seal when we were working in the wet bay.


We finally found a place to get the right seal- although they definitely are not into Customer Service. The seal will be here on Tuesday.

[Damon Diva]

Deliveries Galore today!



Here is rubber matting on the flooring- see my blog for a bit more info.