bensoni
New Member
Posts: 3
Currently Offline
|
Post by bensoni on Jul 30, 2019 15:49:35 GMT -8
I picked this camper up here in Minnesota setting in someone's back yard that was not being used and have started to tear into the interior. I was really surprised how sturdy this unit is. I'm not sure what model it is, maybe someone here can tell me. I will probably be asking a lot of questions before I get it done but I'm pretty excited about the job ahead and actually being able to take it on the road.
|
|
mobiltec
5K Member
I make mistakes so you don't have to...
Posts: 9,822 
Likes: 3,749
1954 Jewel In Progress...
Currently Offline
|
Post by mobiltec on Jul 30, 2019 16:45:46 GMT -8
I would ask questions first before you begin work on your trailer. There is a lot to know and if you don't educate yourself you could ruin the trailer. A lot of people jump right in and being removing the interior and that is the exact WRONG thing to do. Get some knowledge under your belt before you do anything more. Also we need photos to help you out.
Welcome to the forum...
|
|
bensoni
New Member
Posts: 3
Currently Offline
|
Post by bensoni on Jul 30, 2019 16:59:19 GMT -8
Thanks mobiltec for your reply. I removed the paneling that was rotted and was surprised that it was aluminum framing under it and not wood and seems really sturdy compared to some of the others that I have seen. I will be asking a lot of questions and when I figure out how to post pictures I will do that.
|
|
mobiltec
5K Member
I make mistakes so you don't have to...
Posts: 9,822
Likes: 3,749
1954 Jewel In Progress...
Currently Offline
|
Post by mobiltec on Jul 30, 2019 20:03:04 GMT -8
Thanks mobiltec for your reply. I removed the paneling that was rotted and was surprised that it was aluminum framing under it and not wood and seems really sturdy compared to some of the others that I have seen. I will be asking a lot of questions and when I figure out how to post pictures I will do that. In that case it may be OK to remove the paneling from the inside. Are the panels screwed to the framing and is your metal skin applied with rivets? If so you can remove the paneling from the inside of this trailer. With stick built you can't do that. |
|
|
|
Post by vikx on Jul 30, 2019 20:20:14 GMT -8
Boles this age are riveted. Some have a steel insert in the middle of the roof. Rust out and unlike metal rot result. I recommend changing the steel out to aluminum. It has to be heavy duty to replace the sheer strength of the steel.
|
|
bensoni
New Member
Posts: 3
Currently Offline
|
Post by bensoni on Jul 31, 2019 13:33:47 GMT -8
I know somewhere on this forum is the proper terms for the what I call rafters so where do I go to find the right terms. I believe they are aluminum in mine and yes it is riveted.
|
|
mobiltec
5K Member
I make mistakes so you don't have to...
Posts: 9,822
Likes: 3,749
1954 Jewel In Progress...
Currently Offline
|
Post by mobiltec on Jul 31, 2019 16:14:45 GMT -8
I know somewhere on this forum is the proper terms for the what I call rafters so where do I go to find the right terms. I believe they are aluminum in mine and yes it is riveted. Rafters works... |
|
