bmrrwolfe
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Post by bmrrwolfe on Sept 15, 2015 17:09:32 GMT -8
Insulation is done! Also the electrical has been started. Tail lights, front and rear clearance lights, and both front and rear marker light wiring has been ran. To simply future issues, I ran all connections/splice to the tongue of the trailer.. I have always seemed to have trailer light issues in the past, so I eliminated all splices from under the frame to a small box at the tongue of the trailer. If a light ever goes out, I can test at the splice, and pinpoint the issue.
Also, you might notice that I more then doubled the number of cross braces. I wanted to make sure this thing was sturdy, and since it was extremely light to begin with, I wasn't worried about the little bit of added weight.
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I also have cleaned off two pieces of the roof skins, about 1/4" of fiberglass, tar, silver slop and whatever else the PO's have put on over the last 50 years. Took a lot of time with the heat gun to get most of it off. There is still a little bit left. Whats have others done when it comes to painting the roof when they have these kind of roofs? Also whats the best "sealant" to use on the smooth overlapping seams of the roof?
Also I still have not decided on the power distribution center, but top of the list is the Parallax 6730D, unless someone tells me otherwise.
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windborn
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Post by windborn on Oct 28, 2015 5:41:38 GMT -8
Looking great! What did you use for the curbing / edge board? It looks like you were able to bend it around the curves?
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Post by vikx on Oct 28, 2015 23:27:25 GMT -8
I use Proflex in the CAN paint on sealant. It is goopy, ugly and sticks. Takes 2 or 3 coats at the seam. be sure to scrape, pick and clean as well as possible. Available online in quarts.
My latest roof endeavor involved the above and rolling on Rustoleum white gloss paint. Worked very well, as the roof metal was textured. Not sure paint is wise on a smooth roof. If you have access, use sticky waterproofing tape on the underside of the seams. Can never hurt.
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