ladywendolyn
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Post by ladywendolyn on Mar 22, 2014 15:17:50 GMT -8
I saw this photo today on TCT and I am facinated by the exterior trim or should I say "lack of it".. I think the title said it is a Kenscraft trailer. It seems like the metal roof curves down onto the sides of the trailer, thus eliminating the usual spot for the jrail and also the usual spot for leaks. Does anyone know why this is different or have you ever worked on a trailer like this? I am wondering if they hold up longer without leaks, and is this something you could do during a restore?  |
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John Palmer
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Post by John Palmer on Mar 22, 2014 20:58:19 GMT -8
Looks like a fiberglass roof cap to me. See the fake scoop on the front.
Basically it's like an upside down boat hull, without sides. Not exactly something easy to fab just to do "one trailer".
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Post by vikx on Mar 22, 2014 21:29:42 GMT -8
There are a few vintage trailers with curvy edges, they were more "top of the line" in the day. The curved metal edgeing is available today. I don't recommend switching the type of edge trim because it's part of the vintage charm of the trailer. Properly puttied and installed edge trim will seal just as well.
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Post by bigbill on Mar 23, 2014 4:50:53 GMT -8
Vikx Where is it available from and how flexible is it for following the roof line?
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mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Mar 23, 2014 20:17:37 GMT -8
Yep that's a Kencraft... One of the nicer ones that I have seen. I have no idea how those roofs hold up but it would be nice to know. Anything going through any roof is a potential leak like vents. And that's where they leak first.
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Post by vikx on Mar 23, 2014 21:11:44 GMT -8
The curved edging is available at Interstate and probably Hemet RV. Not sure how to bend it; it would probably have to be heated just so but not too much...
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Mar 24, 2014 8:41:59 GMT -8
Its fiberglass, thats how Kencrafts are made. Newer ones have a fiberglass front and back also. Good quality trailer.
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Post by vikx on Mar 24, 2014 22:02:01 GMT -8
The curved edging I've found has been aluminum. Anybody know if the fiberglass is available? Maybe a marine outlet??
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71kcfdcapt
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Mar 25, 2014 5:44:04 GMT -8
It is a complete 1 piece roof made of fiberglass, not edging. No seams to leak as long as the fiberglass is not cracked or broken.
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Post by vikx on Mar 25, 2014 21:19:07 GMT -8
Ah, thanks. I was thinking of a Cree with curved molding on the edges. That must have been aluminum...
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gonekayaking
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Post by gonekayaking on Mar 26, 2014 8:01:12 GMT -8
And the thing about fiberglass is that it is imminently repairable. Just takes some instruction and supplies.
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