milesboyer
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Post by milesboyer on Jul 21, 2015 9:56:21 GMT -8
It has been awhile since I've been on here, but I thought I would share my project in hopes that it might help someone else. We bought this camper for $100 in January 2015 and took our first camping trip in June 2015. Not bad for someone with 3 small kids and 2 jobs.  After 2 short camping trips, we will soon be heading out to Rocky Mountain National Park. The kids love the camper, and I hope to make many memories for years to come.
I'm still on the lookout for other campers. Now that I've rebuilt one, I can see myself doing this again.
Anyway, here is a link to the photos: www.milesboyer.com/Other/Serro-Scotty-Sportsman/n-SGkqw/Most of the photos have a caption at the bottom, but if you have any questions feel free to ask. |
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Hamlet
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Post by Hamlet on Jul 21, 2015 10:06:10 GMT -8
Holy cow, what a GORGEOUS trailer! You have done a beautiful job and it's way, way nicer than it was originally. You really cranked it out in a short time. We old geezer types usually take a little longer.
Welcome to the madness!
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Post by pathfinder3081 on Jul 21, 2015 10:48:43 GMT -8
NICE LOOKING PROJECT... I LIKE THOSE HI-LANDERS. THEY ARE A NICE SIZE. YOU HAVE REALLY DONE WELL WITH SO LITTLE TO START WITH. IT LOOKS LIKE YOU HAD LITLE MORE THAT THE HARDWARE AND A TREMPLATE.
GOOD WORK
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Post by danrhodes on Jul 21, 2015 12:19:15 GMT -8
Going to make me reconsider the wife's suggestion that we pain the walls and cabinets and only replace the ceiling panels with wood. That is a gorgeous build.
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Post by bmrrwolfe on Jul 21, 2015 12:27:47 GMT -8
Looks awesome especially in only 5 months! Motivates me to get my Scotty done quicker!
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kirkadie
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Post by kirkadie on Jul 21, 2015 12:48:31 GMT -8
Great job! And so dang quick...
I mighta had the energy you have once upon a long time ago.
Both thumbs up from here.
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Post by kamhawk on Jul 21, 2015 14:36:51 GMT -8
Great job from a fellow Scotty owner. Nice to see the photos
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mel
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Post by mel on Jul 21, 2015 16:18:02 GMT -8
Wow, I am is love with it!! so awesome!
What kind of wood did you use for the ceiling? and what was your staining/sealing process??
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Post by MarthaS on Jul 21, 2015 19:11:25 GMT -8
Amazing. It's gorgeous.
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Post by bmrrwolfe on Jul 22, 2015 3:35:15 GMT -8
Just curious what thickness are your sidewalls, and roof paneling?
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Post by SusieQ on Jul 22, 2015 6:16:43 GMT -8
Great job. Love the stove. And your pics are awesome.
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Post by RinTin on Jul 22, 2015 6:52:02 GMT -8
Like others have said, very well done. This will inspire many. That is a very impressive amount of work in such a short time. I like the picture of your kids with the sunburned faces, camping at it's finest.
Are those door and drawer latches original? They are one of the coolest of your trailer's many cool features.
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milesboyer
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Post by milesboyer on Jul 22, 2015 9:40:33 GMT -8
Wow, I am is love with it!! so awesome! What kind of wood did you use for the ceiling? and what was your staining/sealing process?? I used 1/8" Import (China) Birch. It is the only 1/8" plywood I could find locally, and I looked EVERYWHERE. I rolled on 4 coats of Minwax Water Based Polycrylic. |
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milesboyer
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Post by milesboyer on Jul 22, 2015 9:41:23 GMT -8
Just curious what thickness are your sidewalls, and roof paneling? Sidewalls are 5/8" BC Plywood. Ceiling is 1/8" Import (China) Birch. |
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Post by milesboyer on Jul 22, 2015 9:42:17 GMT -8
Are those door and drawer latches original? They are one of the coolest of your trailer's many cool features. Yes, I reused the original cabinet hinges and latches. I love them too. |
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After 2 short camping trips, we will soon be heading out to Rocky Mountain National Park. The kids love the camper, and I hope to make many memories for years to come.
