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Post by SusieQ on Jul 11, 2014 22:33:51 GMT -8
I actually used 1/4" under my metal roof skin, on top of the fan frame, because that was all I had. I was worried since I already had 1/4" roof panels, but it didn't really make much difference with the old skin. The edge is short in places, but that is the way it was cut! I've had a few re-dos, some of which weren't much different from the original. Streetside skins went back in place perfectly, curbside gave me heck!
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Post by jannica on Jul 12, 2014 5:33:59 GMT -8
Yeah, I'm glad I'm putting on new skin so that I don't have to worry about it fitting! Now the only problem is to make sure I cut it right! I'm having some breakfast now, heading to the store to pick up a few more supplies, then time for the new skin to go on!  |
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Post by SusieQ on Jul 12, 2014 6:36:55 GMT -8
Good luck! I'm sure it will turn out great! I'll live vicariously through you for now and dream of new skins. I'll soon be painting my old dented and dinged skins!
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Post by jannica on Jul 13, 2014 7:08:20 GMT -8
Good luck! I'm sure it will turn out great! I'll live vicariously through you for now and dream of new skins. I'll soon be painting my old dented and dinged skins! Yesterday was a tough day. I just posted this on another thread, but thought I'd let you know on here since you were wanting to live vicariously through me. Haha first, I will say that I absolutely love my new electric aluminum shears, I can't imagine cutting all of the new skin by hand! They cut a nice clean line and were really easy to use. The only problem was that they cut so easily through the aluminum that I got carried away on one spot, the highest point in the curve on the street side. I cut downward a bit too far and ended up cutting about 2 inches too low! I was so upset I wanted to cry. I still haven't figured out what to do about it. The whole piece can't be moved up because then it wouldn't line up with the wood halfway down where it needs to be stapled so I'm stuck. The only thing I can think to do is fold the roof piece over more in the spot and then try to cover it by putting the j-rail a little lower in that spot. It might look weird but I can't think of any other solution. I'm going to post something about it on my blog soon and then I can post a pic here so you can see what it looks like. I'm so mad at myself! |
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Post by vikx on Jul 20, 2014 21:08:10 GMT -8
Jannica, you CAN move the skin up. Just add supports where the seam will be... It's pretty easy; I use angle driven trim screws, but you can use a Kreg as well. 2 inches isn't much, I doubt the seam will seam high or low to anyone but you.
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Post by John Palmer on Jul 20, 2014 21:26:27 GMT -8
Jannica, you CAN move the skin up. Just add supports where the seam will be... It's pretty easy; I use angle driven trim screws, but you can use a Kreg as well. 2 inches isn't much, I doubt the seam will seam high or low to anyone but you.
Vikx, I think she had already cut out the top of the side window, which complicates THE FIX?
Also, as you move the top panel up, keep in mind that the lower panel is something close to 48" (depending on the brake pattern). Just make sure you have enough width to cover the bottom.
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Post by vikx on Jul 20, 2014 21:36:11 GMT -8
Oops. Sorry Jannica... Another solution would be to add a small piece at the top. Overlap the metal and possibly seal it. I've done that with factory short "cuts". Rather than fold the roof more and lower the J rail, slip an angled piece under the roof and over the new skin. Leave the J rail where it belongs or it will really look funny. This isn't the best photo and it looked much better finished:  |
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Post by jannica on Jul 21, 2014 7:35:40 GMT -8
Oops. Sorry Jannica... Another solution would be to add a small piece at the top. Overlap the metal and possibly seal it. I've done that with factory short "cuts". Rather than fold the roof more and lower the J rail, slip an angled piece under the roof and over the new skin. Leave the J rail where it belongs or it will really look funny. This isn't the best photo and it looked much better finished: That's exactly what I ended up doing. I overlapped a little patch and then sealed the crack with clear gutter seal. The only thing I don't like about it is that after stapling the top edge of the patch piece, the bottom stuck out further. I didn't want to staple it on bottom since that would be exposed, so am I just stuck with it like that? I wasn't sure what else to do and didn't want to make it look worse. I actually don't think it will be that noticeable (I hope) once the drip rail is on and all of the protective film is removed (it's still on the camper for now, I just peeled back a little bit so that the gutter seal could adhere). The good thing about the really shiny aluminum is that it is so reflective, you almost can't tell there's another piece there.  |
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Post by vikx on Jul 21, 2014 21:07:24 GMT -8
Leave as is for now. Once the trailer is closer to being finished and the J rail is on, take another look and study it for a while. There is the option of a bit of body work, paint and/or another type of sealant. There's no hurry, but you'll want to camouflague it if it is noticeable...
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Post by bigbill on Jul 22, 2014 5:23:32 GMT -8
If it wants to gap you could put a few aluminum pop rivets along the lower edge to hold it in. The smallest ones you can buy, then touch each rivet stem with sealer.
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Post by jannica on Aug 16, 2014 7:18:53 GMT -8
Thanks guys! I am putting the j-rail on today once I finish scraping all of the old paint off of it. I will see how it looks once that is done. Fingers crossed it isn't that noticeable. I'm still kicking myself for this mistake! My next trailer will not have these little issues, I had to learn my lesson the hard way!
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Post by vikx on Aug 16, 2014 21:23:22 GMT -8
"My next trailer" LOL: Another addict here, folks!
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 17, 2014 16:08:10 GMT -8
I think we talked about this in another thread but anyhow, a splice is all that is needed. Overlap the top over the bottom piece and seal it with gutter seal. We've don much bigger repairs like that where someone scrapped the side with a branch all along the top.
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Post by moonshiner on Aug 17, 2014 19:37:04 GMT -8
ok so how does everyone that bought and installed one like there Fan - tastic fan?? I got one with the grey lid.
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 17, 2014 19:52:54 GMT -8
ok so how does everyone that bought and installed one like there Fan - tastic fan?? I got one with the grey lid. Mine is waiting for the new metal roof to be fastened.. |
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