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Post by rjwalker on Apr 28, 2016 18:57:04 GMT -8
I've just joined the forum and have recently purchased a late 60s 15' Concord Traveler Conestoga in rugged shape. One challenge I have is replacing the exterior corner pieces which are cracked and broken. Does anyone know what kind of material they are made of?  |
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Post by nccamper on Apr 28, 2016 19:10:20 GMT -8
Welcome!
I moved your intro question to its own thread to increase visibility. I'm sure others will chime in.
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Post by vikx on Apr 28, 2016 19:33:13 GMT -8
Welcome RJWalker!
I suggest you replace the corner pieces with aluminum. The RV metal places sell them. you'd have to get the right size, but they will last a lot longer than plastic...
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Post by RinTin on Apr 29, 2016 5:01:30 GMT -8
Or if you are feeling ambitious you could make your own out of fiberglass. Other than the plastic corners it looks like you have a nice clean trailer. More pics? Keep us posted on what you work out.
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Post by rjwalker on May 8, 2016 6:18:43 GMT -8
Thanks all-
The exterior is OK, the interior.... another story.
I need to put together some representative pics - I've mostly gutted the interior - the plywood (luan?) has mostly delaminated. Largly because the corner pieces are in such bad shape and they are the water seal at the corners.
Might be some roof leaks, too.
And I have a lot to figure out about the mechanicals.
So far as I can tell, there was no grey water tank - and there is no fresh water tank or water heater.
Once I finish gutting it, I'll be asking a LOT of questions here!
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Post by vintagebruce on May 8, 2016 9:12:48 GMT -8
Please make sure that in the process of gutting it, with those dodgy corners all around that you have adequately braced it. Once gutted, without bracing there is a fair chance your camper just might collapse to the right or left. And  to VTT. The answers are here if you ask the right questions. We get antsy when a new Member meionstheir camper wit a photo that allows us to get an idea about it's general look, so I am going to help those with ant bites. I'm guessing your camper is similar in look to this '69 Concord 15 footer. They have a nice shape and appearance. media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/cf/d4/b6/cfd4b6c368de4124ce68942280c15d69.jpg |
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Post by rjwalker on May 9, 2016 10:09:48 GMT -8
Yep - that's it, although the quilted aluminium isn't painted And I really appreciate the advice. I have some knowledge of mechanics and construction - but I'm also aware that "some knowledge" is at times, the equivalent of "hey, dude, put down that brew and get some video of this for youtube!"  I've been assuming (yes, I know what that means  ) that the aluminum sides are also fixed to the wood framing and thus providing racking resistance .... But gotta head out to the barn to check! Thanks again. |
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Post by rjwalker on May 9, 2016 13:31:38 GMT -8
Please make sure that in the process of gutting it, with those dodgy corners all around that you have adequately braced it. Once gutted, without bracing there is a fair chance your camper just might collapse to the right or left. = = = = Woo dogs! Thanks for the heads up - those corners are holding the skin to the frame, so with the interior stripped, thats all I have for racking resistence |
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to VTT. The answers are here if you ask the right questions.
) that the aluminum sides are also fixed to the wood framing and thus providing racking resistance .... But gotta head out to the barn to check!