[ST111]

After a 4 1/2 month wait, I picked up my 2015 PM! It's a 136 LR. As I said in previous posts, my conversion will be a dog transport/occasional overnighter/daily driver.

I had a window installed the day after taking delivery. It's from Motion Windows in Vancouver, Washington. There was a 4 week wait, but it arrived a few days before the van--perfect timing and worth the wait. It's a quality window.

Much to do--I will try to document my progress as many of you have done...it's been so interesting and helpful to watch you customize your PM's.

 

[GapRunr]

Hi ST111.

Your PM is one of the three colors I have it narrowed down to. It's hard to tell in your picture but is it a very metallic color, or more of a non metallic creme color?

 

[ST111]

Hey GapRunr,

It's not super metallic, more like a pearl coat .... Don't know if that helps..
I tried to take a better photo but it didn't really look much different.

 

[Zyzzyx]

Hi ST111.

Your PM is one of the three colors I have it narrowed down to. It's hard to tell in your picture but is it a very metallic color, or more of a non metallic creme color?

Looks like the Sandstone Pearl. Not sure if its metallic or not, curious on that myself.

That was one of two colors I was looking at, and was liking quite a bit. After awhile though changed over and ordered the metallic silver for ours. Have had a silver car for a long time, don't see a need to change.

 

[ST111]

Update

Here's an update on my progress:

Insulated with Thinsulate
1/2 maple veneer plywood walls
Dometic Low Profile 11,000 BTU A/C
Onan generator
House battery under drivers seat

Ruff Tough Kennels
IKEA cabinet (with temporary top of 1/2" plywood)
Fold-out bed across rear

Still working on ideas for vertical storage above wheel wells

I can only post one photo at a time-

 

[ST111]

Plywood up

 

[ST111]

Wheel wells covered

 

[ST111]

Crates in

Walls painted

 

[ST111]

IKEA cabinet
16" w
15" d

I used gate latches with a spring latch to secure drawers closed wile driving.

 

[ST111]

Folding bed in daily position with storage locker

 

[ST111]

Bed in open position. Trying to determine what to use for mattress. 30 x 72
Must roll up to a reasonable size so it doesn't take up too much space when not in use.

 

[Dave's not home]

OK come on show us the puppies

Great build, thanks for sharing!

I'm soon to start posting on my build "Fur Kids Adventure Van"

Best,

from Dave and the fur kids

 

[makevx73]

Nice work!

This might be enough for sleeping? Easy roll up.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Camping/Camp-Bedding/Sleeping-Pads%7C/pc/104795280/c/104712480/sc/104484780/Cabelas-Deluxe-Camp-Bed/732379.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fsleeping-pads%2F_%2FN-1100678%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104484780

You always add a thermarest type pad over it if not thick enough.

 

[RDinNHandAZ]

Get this and cut it into 2 or three sections and stack them for storage..... Comfy

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Upholstery-Foam-Regular-Density-Sheet/dp/B00BWUGVWS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1437415413&sr=8-10&keywords=30+by+72+foam+pad[/ame]

 

[KilWerBzz]

Compact Mattress Idea

I prefer to sleep on 4" HD36 regular foam from thefoamfactory. It's firm. It won't roll small. But you can make two cushions and use a space bag to compact it.
http://www.thefoamfactory.com/mattress/conventional.html
space bag Dimensions: 35" x 48"
http://www.ziploc.com/en/products/home-organization/space-bag/space-bag-jumbo-flat
and a cheap Vacuum Space bag Pump
http://www.aliexpress.com/popular/vacuum-storage-bag-electric-pump.html
and a backup pump
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Boli-Plastic-Compressed-Deflation-BL6001-PUMP/dp/B00GEA5ZG4/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1437415533&sr=8-6&keywords=space+bag+vacuum+pump[/ame]

 

[ST111]

Hey all - thanks for the great mattress ideas!

Also, forgot to mention that I have a Maxx Air fan, too!

I'll work on that photo for you, Dave!!