Hermit DeLuxe Update 2011
This is an update from Joe Chipman builder and designer of the Hermit Deluxe, the Bunkhouse and the Hermit. You can purchase the Hermit Deluxe plans here: Hermit Deluxe Plans
July 2011
Over the winter 2010/2011 I finalized the high and low voltage rough wiring, finishing with the 12 volt main panel under the desk, boxes and piping for the batteries, solar panels connections and charge controller connections.
Wanting better insulation then fiberglass, I install foam insulation with R16 in the walls (3 in. foam) and R24 in the ceiling (4 3/4 in. foam).
Then I foil taped aluminum foil to the face of the foam and left a 1/2 in. air gap between the foil and the backside of the wood paneling to reflect most of the outgoing heat back into the Hermit DeLuxe. I am hoping with the high R-value of the foam insulation and foil reflection effect heat the Hermit DeLuxe quite easily even in the coldest winter days.
I am also working on a rocket stove design to heat the Hermit DeLuxe. I will be building this design or something very similar in the next couple months. With the rocket stove design in mind I custom built the roof thimble and installed in the ceiling right before I finished the paneling on the ceiling.
In the spring, as soon as the weather allowed, I installed the last three windows and trim. I am amazed the amount of light I have in the Hermit DeLuxe with the 8 windows, better then I hoped! I installed the interior window jam extensions and insulated around the windows and door jam.
In preparation for the summer camping season, I updated the rain water system and sawdust toilet at the solar camp. It is so much better having 110 gallons of water available instead of just 35 gallons. This sawdust toilet is what I will be building in the Hermit DeLuxe.
In May, I located and obtained a nice pile of free pine and poplar boards (stored outside for 3 years and turning black) heading for the burn pile. In the last couple months I have been milling these boards into the tongue and groove and when needed end match paneling. This has meant a lot of long days in my mom’s work shop planing, using the table saw and buried in sawdust, but it is well worth it. The wood paneling installation is proceeding well and I hope to have the final wall completed this month and on to building the upper bunk framework, upper closet and shelves.
Hermit DeLuxe News Years Update
Joe Chipman continues to work on the Hermit DeLuxe and is giving us an update on the electrical. He has taken lots of great pictures to help you learn. Be sure and check out the electrical diagrams at the bottom of the post. This information will be included in the next update of the Hermit DeLuxe plans. I’ll let Joe take over and explain what he is doing.
I have been working right along as time and building funds would allow. So far I have the high voltage wiring complete and a good start on the low voltage. I have the 30a 240vac and 20a 120vac weather proof electrical connection mounted exterior rear of the Hermit DeLuxe with a 20a 120vac 100ft extension cord plugged in to the grid. The 30a 240vac electrical connection comes from the exterior junction box and goes to the main 240vac panel in the front of Hermit DeLuxe. The 20a 120ac electrical connection comes from the exterior box and goes to the inverter switching box tied though for now and to the main 240vac panel, and with the transfer switch the main 240vac electrical panel can be feed by the 30a 240vac feed or the 20a 120vac feed. Keep in mind the 20a 120vac feed can be grid or the inverter when finished.
The four 15a 120vac electrical curcuits wired out of the main 240vac panel, #1 main lighting and upper bunk receptacles, #2 Desk receptacles and lighting, #3 Kitchen receptacles, #4 Ref receptacle and rangehood. Main lighting includes main light switched from exterior door, kicthen sink and main bunk, sink light switched from kitchen sink, kitchen undercounter lights switched from kitchen sink, bathroom light and exhaust fan switched from front wall next to bathroom, undercounter light switched from workbench left side, workbench receptacles, upper bunk receptacles, upeer bunk light switched from ceiling next to exhaust fan, exterior light over exterior door switched at exterior door, exterior gfci receptacle next to exterior door. Desk circuit includes (7) desk receptacles, exhaust fan and lighting system above desk switched right of desk window, receptacle right of main bunk window half switched at main bunk. Kitchen circuit includes (2) above counter kitchen receptacles. Ref circuit includes receptacle for ref and a wire out for the rangehood. Continue Reading »
Hermit Deluxe Update
It all started last summer with the near completion of the Bunkhouse. Wanting more of a little house on wheels and using the designs I use with the bunkhuse the Hermit DeLuxe was born. Working last winter on two different designs I finally decided on one and got it up and ready.
This spring I relocated the solar panels and the related equipment from the 20 ft camper trailer and temporarily installed the equipment on site at the solarcamp. Then with help from a expert in building camper trailers we demoed the camper, took the scrap to the scrap yard, trash to the transfer site, and saved everything I possible could use for the Hermit DeLuxe.
Now down to the frame, I sandblasted and painted with free tractor paint. Then I set up the clean camper frame at the solarcamp on blocks and leveled it ready for construction. Needing a dry storage space at solarcamp for the larger construction materials I added a temporary tarp tent behind the solar panels.
After a month or so delay for some jobs I was working on, I started the floor, Aluminum flashing under a 2″ x 4″ frame, 3″ of Styrofoam R9 insulation and a OSB flooring with a heavy coat of exterior deck paint. Framed up the walls laying down on the deck when completed I arrange a house raising work party with all my friends and anybody else I could sucker in and raised the walls, installed the roof rafters and sided. After waiting out the rain and delivery of the roofing, I than roofed and constructed and installed custom door and frame.
I should complete painting and trimming of roof in the next few days. after completion of door and wheel tubs the building will be weathered in and ready for winter. I will be continuing to work on the Hermit DeLuxe as money and weather allows. I believe that anyone can build the Hermit DeLuxe with ease. as long as you have the funds, time and patience you can build the Hermit DeLuxe of your dreams.
You can purchase Joe Chipman’s plans here. Anyone who buys the plans now will receive a free update of the plans with photos when the Hermit Deluxe is completed.
The Hermit DeLuxe $27
The Hermit DeLuxe Plans
Joe Chipman who brought us the Bunkhouse plans and later The Hermit has just introduced The Hermit DeLuxe plans. Joe is in the process of building The Hermit DeLuxe a tiny house on wheels which measures 8′ x 20′. He will add construction photos to the plans when his tiny house is completed. However he wanted to give you the opportunity to start building your own Hermit Deluxe now so is offering the plans now.
Anyone who buys the plans now will receive a free update of the plans with photos when it is completed.
Joe is offering The Hermit DeLuxe plans for $27 and you can buy them now. He is also offering a special price if you buy all of his plans.
The Hermit DeLuxe
$27.00
Introducing “The Hermit” Plans
Joe Chipman who brought us the Little Bunk House in the Woods has just added a new plan based on the bunkhouse. It is called “The Hermit.”
The Hermit is a full function tiny house in 64 sq ft with a combination sawdust toilet and dry shower, twin bed, a desk area, a storage closet, a basic kitchen area and 32 sq ft of cover deck space.
Everything you need for that deep woods hunting cabin or the back yard get away, private space or guest cabin. The same basic construction techniques as the bunkhouse. Build it yourself and own it. The hermit may be the next project you were looking for. The Hermit plans include an additional 21 pages of plans in addition to the 39 pages of photos and illustrations of the bunkhouse plans.
For this week only get both sets of plans at the same low price of $17.00. Update, Joe has decided to keep the plans at the same low price. *Note all previous buyers of the bunkhouse plans will receive this update at no charge.
The Hermit and Bunkhouse Plans
$17.00
Floor Plans, material lists, built ins construction and more included with plans.
The Hermit Interior Views
The Hermit and Bunkhouse Plans
$17.00
