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    Posted: 05 Apr 2016 at 2:15pm
I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of it when you are finished.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Apr 2016 at 2:33pm
Originally posted by furpod

I have never been happy with the magnetic or chalk board paints. And really not happy with the ones that are supposed to do both.. 

Close enough! The primer is magnetic.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Apr 2016 at 2:49pm
I've had a few projects that have not turned out as I thought they would either. OTOH, the Giani Granite paint worked great!


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Apr 2016 at 2:54pm
That looks slick. Definitely and upgrade from stock laminate.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 9:07am
Quickie Mod: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer.

The Dometic thermostat frustrates me, because it does not have a way of displaying the actual cabin temperature. And of course it is always nice to know the outside temp. This is a quick and easy upgrade, I got the thermometer at Lowe's for ~$16.

Materials: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer (with wireless sensor), Command Strips, Zip Ties.

1) Affix temp display unit to wall, with command strips. The thermometers all seem to have the interior temp located at the bottom. It worked out perfectly, the Dometic thermostat is mounted to low for me, I wanted to mount the new display directly above the Dometic thermostat anyhow. I highly recommend using some for of velcro type command hooks, so you can re-positioning the display if needed. I was able to trim the strips to the length of the battery cover, and I can swap them out just by firmly lifting the display up.
2) Use the command strips to mount the sensor on top of the pod's hitch frame that runs under the rear of the pod, this will allow it to be shielded from the sun and give a more accurate temp reading. It is very Important to mount it on top of the frame, to protect it from water and road debris splashing up. On my unit the battery cover came off a little to easy for my liking, so I used a small zip tie to hold the cover in place until the next time it needs batteries.





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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 9:49am
I did something similar, but instead of using command strips on the outside sender, I used a velcro wrap strip to attach it to the spare tire on the side facing the cover. That way, it is protected from the weather, probably even better than it would be attached to the frame. The velcro strip means it can easily be removed from the tire if I should need to use it. If the velcro were to not hold, it would simply fall to the bottom and be held by the cover.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 10:12am
That is a really good idea. I love those velcro wraps.  If this sensor craps out quick, then I will definitely try your trick.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 10:26am
I understand. The countertop project took longer and was much more involved than the videos on the product site indicated. The hardest part was getting the clear coat on so that there would not be any roller lines or bubbles. The cure time also meant that we could not use the countertops for a couple of weeks, and then we were really careful to not let water sit on it for several more weeks. We then used hot pads and cutting boards to protect is. Since it was in a house we were renting, we wanted to make sure it was left in great shape when we left. If the new tenants have also used hot pads and cutting boards, it should still be looking as good.

I did the Giani Granite paint because I had accidentally burned the countertop with a hot pot. The countertop wasn't in the greatest shape even before that. The owner was very pleased with the "granite" countertops, and we got our full deposit back. Big smile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 10:38am
 I am going to use a "scrubbable" eggshell/flat finish, and a nappy mini roller to hide it all. Hopefully two coats should do it. Off to Lowe's at lunch once again...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 11:00am
Unfortunately, it is too late to go back and restart. I would think that a roller would have done a much better job with the primer. With the exception of a foam brush for corners, the base coat for the countertop was done with a roller.
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