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Rcole1310
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2013 11:24pm
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Hey guys. I'm brand new here. Just wanted to say hello. I'm in the planning stages of putting a small portable cabin on my hunting property. I'm thinking of going with a Derksen 10x24 portable. I'm working up the nerve to finish out the inside myself. I'm tempted to just hire an electrician and plumber to do all of it but that'd cost quiet a bit I'm sure. Plus, just curious if I can do it. Question: my hunting area is supplied by rv hookups. Meaning, it has a 30 amp rv electrical plug and a water hose connection. Are there any threads on here about running wiring on cabins? Also, going to add water lines and hot water heater. Just looking for threads/advice on that as well. I feel confident I can do the insulation/walls/floor. But a little nervous about water/electric. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Attached pic of the stripped cabin I would be working with.
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 14 Aug 2013 04:13am
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welcome
Rcole1310!thats a pretty nice cabin .we are off the grid so i dont know.just wanted to welcome u to this great group.i know u will enjoy it as i do.
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 14 Aug 2013 07:28am
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Welcome. It will be fun to watch you build. Wiring and plumbing are pretty straight forward for what you mentioned, but I'd get a book instead of trying to understand each question posted and answered here. Are you in a cold climate? It make a difference.
Owen
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PA_Bound
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# Posted: 14 Aug 2013 08:26am
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Rcole... there are several of us here in various stages of doing the same thing you are considering. I'm currently finishing out a 14'x40'. I'm sure you can get answers, or at least suggestions, to most of your questions. Good luck... and keep us posted on your progress!
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VC_fan
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# Posted: 14 Aug 2013 04:23pm
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Echo what Owen said, at least as far as wiring. A long time ago I bought a very simple Ortho book (~$10) on wiring. It's covered just about every situation I've come across. Go to a library and find one you like and then get yourself a copy to keep.
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tnky03
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# Posted: 15 Aug 2013 03:18pm
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Welcome, Rcole! We are in the process of finishing a 12x49 similar to what you pictured. It has gone pretty well and my hubby and I have done all the work so far. We do plan to have an Amish fellow hook up our solar. Look forward to seeing your progress.
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BaconCreek
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# Posted: 15 Aug 2013 09:32pm
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@Tnky. Who is doing your solar? We are in Cub Run and are thinking about the new hardware solar place on 728. Are they up and running yet?
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 16 Aug 2013 11:37pm - Edited by: Purplerules
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Welcome, Recole. We are in the process of finishing out a 16x28 Ulrich shell. Our wiring is just about done. Plumbing is only done to the kitchen sink. And cold only at that. My hubby just watched a lot of
u-tube video's and got solid advice here by reading other members project pages.
Good Luck!
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swampshaman
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# Posted: 26 Aug 2013 11:57am
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Hi Rcole,Im in the same place you are. My shell is 14 x32 two floors,will be delivered mid september,had the builder run rough electrical to an external box w/pigtail to hook to genny,I will do all the inside hookups.Also had him put in rough plumbing (floor openings) and insulate/seal the floor.It was a little extra but in the long run should save time and effort.I also had him frame one internal bathroom wall w/2 x10s so I could run all the plumbing/gas lines/propane htrs in that wall, put a removable cover over it and put a 300 gal water tank in the second floor above it.I will be on here a lot in the next couple of months/years as the "plan" comes together.Good Luck
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missouriboy
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# Posted: 13 Sep 2013 05:26pm
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Rcole1310, welcome to the forum. Just my thoughts on the Derksen idea. I looked at those when I was getting ready to build my cabin. What I didn't like were 2 x 3 framing and low side walls. I priced my 12 x 24 with a Derksen type of building and ended up with a stick built with 2 x 4 walls and 8' high for slightly less than the cost of one already built. This allows more room for insulation and wiring inside. Good luck. It is a lot of fun seeing your dream come true.
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neb
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# Posted: 13 Sep 2013 05:45pm
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Great to have you.
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