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Step 40: Hatch Part 4 - CPES, spray paint & hardware

Once the hatch was assembled.  I coated the whole thing, inside and out, w CPES.  I then painted the underside with white primer.  I used a spray can for the initial coat bc I knew it'd be tough to reach all the spots on the ribs with a brush or roller.  I'm going to leave it white to it helps keep the workspace bright. 

I ran the wires for the running lights.  Affixed bracket for tags.  I added switched overhead light.  I don't like how that overhead light works, but it's fine for now. 

Eventually I'll cover the inside of the hatch for a neater look.

ONE NOTE:  I put a trailer wire connection between the main body of the trailer and the hatch.  That way if I want to remove the hatch, I can simply disconnect the wires versus having to cut them.  

Comments

[Handiest1]

I haven't read all the way through yet, but before you skin the inside of the hatch are you going to insulate? Everything else is, and I'm thinking you are gonna have some cold feet.

[Rob O]

Good question - I'm not insulating the hatch. But I did insulate the wall between the sleeping compartment and the galley. So the sleeping compartment is fully insulated. Well, except for the very back of the cubbies.