Friday, March 29, 2013

PaT the RV

First of all I have to comment on the end of the IU basketball season. Indiana University just had no answer for the Syracuse zone defense and there were too many freshman and sophomore mistakes. IU was never really in the game and it ended a good season which came up just short of being a great season. What remains now is to see how many players return for next year. In my opinion one of the great faults of college basketball is allowing underclassmen to turn pro before they finish their education. This is the fault of professional basketball which unlike professional football has no restraints in offering contracts to underclassmen.

 Now on to PaT.  A couple of pictures of the modifications I've made to make the Cruiser a bit more comfortable for travel.
Looking from the back through the hatch you can see the curtains that will cover the back window. The legs of the satellite dish are stowed alongside the platform bed and under the bed is a lawn chair and the tent. This are is also fitted with an inverter that will power the laptop, TV, DirectTV receiver and charger for the cellphone.

Looking through the rear door on the passenger side you can see the platform bed, the head of the satellite dish and the hanging clothes rack. Under the clothes on the floor is a cooler and on the seat will be my suitcase and travel bag. The bungee cord in the upper left corner of the picture is the track for curtains that completely enclose the inside for privacy.

Another view through the hatchback.

And the head pilots position.

That is the makeover and it's ready for a road test beginning Monday when we hit the road in pursuit of the good life. 

30 comments:

  1. Jim and SandieFriday, March 29, 2013 at 11:15:00 AM CDT

    You have really made PaT into quite the home on wheels. Looks like you're ready for Monday.

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  2. Barney, The Old Fat ManFriday, March 29, 2013 at 11:46:00 AM CDT

    This will be a great adventure for sure.

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  3. MaryFriday, March 29, 2013 at 11:51:00 AM CDT

    Sorry about IU. I agree with you about the recruiting. Education doesn't seem very important when you can make the big bucks.

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    1. John HedgesFriday, March 29, 2013 at 12:11:00 PM CDT

      There are a couple on IU that will probably go pro that would benefit from another year of college.

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  4. where's weaverFriday, March 29, 2013 at 11:52:00 AM CDT

    Wow.. I didn't know you could do so much with so little. Good job. Glad you posted some pictures. I just couldn't image how you were going to do everything.

    Indiana did have a super season. I had them in the final two. We knew anything might happen this year.

    I, too, think it is terrible that the pros don't leave these young kids alone. I guess money talks.

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    1. John HedgesFriday, March 29, 2013 at 12:14:00 PM CDT

      Congratulations on Ohio pulling one out last night, I will have to support the Big 10 the rest of the way. Especially since Barkley is showing no respect for the Big 10.

      Cruising in the Cruiser will be the theme this summer.

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  5. Donna KFriday, March 29, 2013 at 1:07:00 PM CDT

    Well aren't you clever!! I never would have thought you could make a Cruiser into a mobile motel room LOL! Have a wonderful trip.

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  6. MsBelindaFriday, March 29, 2013 at 2:13:00 PM CDT

    Thank you so much for posting pictures and letting us get a peek at your new accommodations.

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  7. Travels with EmmaFriday, March 29, 2013 at 7:22:00 PM CDT

    There may be a head pilot's position, but there is no 'head'! Eek! Guess I'm too old for that!

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    1. John HedgesFriday, March 29, 2013 at 7:28:00 PM CDT

      Bathrooms are everywhere, as evidenced by your trips through the swamps.

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  8. Dizzy-DickFriday, March 29, 2013 at 9:34:00 PM CDT

    Nice job!! You used every cubic inch of space with a little left over.

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  9. mdisselhorstFriday, March 29, 2013 at 9:38:00 PM CDT

    just a little bit too close!!! Have a happy Easter and be safe.

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  10. JOSaturday, March 30, 2013 at 12:11:00 AM CDT

    Great job! You fit it all and still have room.
    My seats don't go down flat like yours. Or I would have been doing the same thing over the winter.
    Now for all the adventures to come.

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    1. John HedgesSaturday, March 30, 2013 at 12:52:00 AM CDT

      I had a little practice when I outfitted the sleeper in my semi that was home for 12 years.

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  11. AnonymousSaturday, March 30, 2013 at 12:39:00 AM CDT

    Victor Oladipo at IU, graduates this May 2013, in 3 years. Zeller has only 3 semesters to complete to get his Business Degree and 2 of those semesters are required to be on campus. I look for him to come back next year.

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    1. John HedgesSaturday, March 30, 2013 at 12:55:00 AM CDT

      I really believe another year would benefit Zeller and help him polish his game. He's a little weak against the good inside men. I think Victor is ready and with his smarts should have a good career.

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  12. Paul and Marti DahlSaturday, March 30, 2013 at 1:44:00 AM CDT

    What? No Hot Tub? You really will be living the Bohemian lifestyle... ;c)

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  13. AnonymousSaturday, March 30, 2013 at 9:23:00 AM CDT

    Looks like you've got the bases covered but what about cooking. You never mentioned any sort of stove.

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    1. John HedgesSaturday, March 30, 2013 at 11:58:00 AM CDT

      I never cooked when I was driving truck over the road. Cooler on board for prepared food and restaurants will again become my best friend.

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  14. AnonymousSaturday, March 30, 2013 at 10:30:00 AM CDT

    Hey John, I think you need one of these for PaT, http://www.gizmag.com/hotello-portable-hotel-room/26795/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=ff3b457110-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email

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  15. Rob AtkinsTuesday, April 2, 2013 at 8:41:00 PM CDT

    Nice set up in the PT Cruiser. I leave NC on Monday for the far west. I'll be living in my Mercury Grand Marquis, in a fashion similar to your set up. I took out the back and passenger seat, built a bed and I'm ready to roll. I'll watch your blog for tips and solutions to the problems of living in a car.

    Rob

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    1. John HedgesThursday, April 4, 2013 at 8:24:00 PM CDT

      Hope it works better for you. If I were younger I'm sure I could have made it work.

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