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Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

We had a bit of downtime between other projects today so we decided to start gutting things. We're committing to at least one day of playing each weekend this summer so it'll be slow going with the other projects that're in flight. The batteries were dead so I have them charging right now and then I'm going to move it to hook up spot because it's starting to get warm here and we will need the AC. Once it's moved, I'll be able to take the cockpit chairs out and gut that area and the kitchen next.

 
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #1 –
Why does the bed platform have that extended portion under the window on the driver side?
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #2 –
What are you thinking of using for flooring?
1992 Foretravel 36' Grand Villa ORED - VC22RD Chassis - 8.3 Cummins

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Reply #3 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
Why does the bed platform have that extended portion under the window on the driver side?
There's a pseudo utility bay under there where the water and electric connections are, plus a couple filters.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: Paul GA –
What are you thinking of using for flooring?
I want to do engineered hardwood but think we'll probably end up with vinyl planks to save on weight
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #5 –
A.  I doubt engineered hardwood would weigh much more. We ( DW ) likes it. I'm a carpet type guy.

 And B. More importantly I'm glad "gutting it" didn't include the overhead cabs, I was getting ready to dibs the tambor doors.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: Elliott –
I want to do engineered hardwood but think we'll probably end up with vinyl planks to save on weight
Weight- about as much difference as your brother in law living with you. Don't forget- engineered wood is spread out evenly

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Reply #7 –
It looks like you're keeping the (tile?) flooring in the kitchen.  I'm a fan of doing that - that subtle tone-on-tone checkerboard pattern laid on the diagonal is timeless.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: Michelle –
It looks like you're keeping the (tile?) flooring in the kitchen.  I'm a fan of doing that - that subtle tone-on-tone checkerboard pattern laid on the diagonal is timeless.
That'll go to too (it's lenoleum). I'd like to tile the kitchen like you suggest but my wife wants wood (or similar) all the way through so I'll pick a different battle.

As for weight... I need to get weighed but part of my concern with the hardwood is that I'll also be loading this thing up with batteries, solar panels, and mini split. Paired with the little engine, I'm worried we'll be pushing our luck.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #9 –
Another day of demolition in the books. It's real slow going pulling all the Staples from the carpet and scraping the adhesive from vinyl flooring. I think we have about another four hours before we can start prepping for new flooring and [gasp] wallpaper.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #10 –
Elliott can you visualize the end result of this project, I never can and just kind of go with the flow, it's a massive undertaking good luck sir
1999 36 ft U270
Build 5465

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: fatheeler –
Elliott can you visualize the end result of this project, I never can and just kind of go with the flow, it's a massive undertaking good luck sir
Not really! We both have analytical brains so we aren't very creative. Good at problem solving though so we know what we want as far as furniture and work spaces but the styling/colors/patterns/etc is somewhere we'll struggle mightily
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #12 –
Quote from: Elliott –
It's real slow going pulling all the Staples from the carpet...
EVERYBODY who has to deal with removing the OEM carpet comments on the number of staples.  I firmly believe the pay check for the shop hand who ran the staple gun was based on how many staples they used in each coach.  MORE staples = BIGGER check!
 
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #13 –
Quote from: Elliott –
Not really! We both have analytical brains so we aren't very creative. Good at problem solving though so we know what we want as far as furniture and work spaces but the styling/colors/patterns/etc is somewhere we'll struggle mightily

Isn't it "fun" being an engineer?  ;)

My favorite decorating/color rabbit hole is Colour Me Happy Blog - Interior Design Colour Advice for a Timeless Home
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
EVERYBODY who has to deal with removing the OEM carpet comments on the number of staples.  I firmly believe the pay check for the shop hand who ran the staple gun was based on how many staples they used in each coach.  MORE staples = BIGGER check!
Whoever installed mine probably retired very early. It's insane how many there are.

Quote from: Michelle –
Isn't it "fun" being an engineer?  ;)

My favorite decorating/color rabbit hole is Colour Me Happy Blog - Interior Design Colour Advice for a Timeless Home
Lol - I think the creatives have more fun. I just have a lot of old things in the yard that run well and will never win any beauty contests.

Thanks for the rabbit hole, will share with the boss.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #15 –
Quote from: Elliott –
Thanks for the rabbit hole, will share with the boss.

She needs her own account here on Foreforums  ;D
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #16 –
 Well, we got into the safe today. We will not be retiring early like the staple guy  :(
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #17 –
Elliott, That engineer thing, especially the proactive attitude, gets me every time, but my wife saves me from myself. She is a K&B designer. I got emotional (as emotional as one can get for an earthly thing) and wanted to share this with you. It was a big mistake to have sold it. Maybe it will add to the inspiration you already have. Love what you are conquering, enjoy.
My previous FT/GV/94/U225
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

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Reply #18 –
Quote from: propman –
Elliott, That engineer thing, especially the proactive attitude, gets me every time, but my wife saves me from myself. She is a K&B designer. I got emotional (as emotional as one can get for an earthly thing) and wanted to share this with you. It was a big mistake to have sold it. Maybe it will add to the inspiration you already have. Love what you are conquering, enjoy.
My previous FT/GV/94/U225
Wow that thing was cherry. Do you have any more info on the drop-down TV?
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #19 –
Quote from: propman –
Elliott, That engineer thing, especially the proactive attitude, gets me every time, but my wife saves me from myself. She is a K&B designer. I got emotional (as emotional as one can get for an earthly thing) and wanted to share this with you. It was a big mistake to have sold it. Maybe it will add to the inspiration you already have. Love what you are conquering, enjoy.
My previous FT/GV/94/U225

What a beautiful coach!
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #20 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
EVERYBODY who has to deal with removing the OEM carpet comments on the number of staples.  I firmly believe the pay check for the shop hand who ran the staple gun was based on how many staples they used in each coach.  MORE staples = BIGGER check!
 
Use a 4 inch grinder with a metal cutting blade.  Decapitate Hundreds a minute.
"Not so  long ago we were a nation of risk takers, riding five million pounds of  thrust straight into space."  Joe Gresh
Chuck Pearson
1996 U295
2018 Can Am X3 TurboRS

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Reply #21 –
Quote from: Elliott –
Wow that thing was cherry. Do you have any more info on the drop-down TV?

I thought you'd never ask  :)  Take a look at my response to Brett :

What did you do to your coach today II / Reply # 375
What did you do to your coach today II



Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #22 –
I'm overdue for an update. Tractor woes have been keeping me busy so things have slowed down but we're getting there slowly. We decided on LVP because of how much dirt we end up tracking in when we're boondocking. The "life proof" claim will get a thorough test under our ownership.

As you can see, I replaced the couch with a small platform to hide all the wiring/plumbing. We plan to put two chairs on it and I'm going to build a fireplace/hidden TV box to go on the opposing wall. The unfinished parts you see in the pics will be covered with carpet. We are having the captains chairs reupholstered locally for ~$700/ea, which I thought was fair.

For the countertops, I'm going to cut a single piece of MDF and then wrap it in counter-top vinyl.

I'll be ordering all the solar hardware this week. Right now the plan is for roughly 3400w of solar and 600ah of lithium batteries. Given the lack of residential fridge, that should be... a lot. I'm trying to set us up for running a mini split in the future.

We're in that phase of the remodel where we have multiple projects in flight at once, so each one is moving slowly but when they come together it's all at once as well. Hopefully only a few more weeks before the interior is done and I can move onto the mechanical/electrical stuff. The wife signed us up for an Xscapers convergence in Vegas over Halloween so that's my absolute deadline. I would like to get a few shake-down trips in before that though.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #23 –
With no residential fridge and 3400 watts of solar you should put in an electrical outlet to sell electricity at boon docking campgrounds.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #24 –
Quote from: craneman –
With no residential fridge and 3400 watts of solar you should put in an electrical outlet to sell electricity at boon docking campgrounds.
Lol, yea it'll be a lot. The solar panels are the cheap part of the job so I figure might as well. I'm going to try to put 8 of these guys on top: New SolarEver 455W Solar Panel | SanTan Solar
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.