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Post by coldham on Jun 1, 2014 20:22:07 GMT -8
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Post by coldham on Jun 1, 2014 20:23:30 GMT -8
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Post by coldham on Jun 1, 2014 20:25:23 GMT -8
Next weekend I'll start curbing and add blocking for the exterior lights. Then it should be ready to wire and insulate.
I have a bunch of 1/4 thick strips cut for the curbing. Should I laminate the curbs with that or use the kerfed plywood technique? I'm worried about the plywood delaminating but maybe I shouldn't.
Should I install the skins and then strip and polish or should I do that with the skins off the trailer? It seems like you could do a better job with the skins off but it seems like it might be a little easier with them on the trailer.
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Post by vikx on Jun 1, 2014 21:54:05 GMT -8
I use either strips (Gorilla glue and tacks) or kerfed one bys. I don't try to kerf plywood, it tends to have gaps here and there. (breaks easily)
Not sure on the skin. It's easy for me off the trailer, but having them "hung" might be better. Either way, stripping is a pain. Off the trailer, you don't have to worry about messing up putty or whatever....
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 3, 2014 15:26:28 GMT -8
I switched from kerfing plywood to using 1/4 inch strips one inch wide or what ever width you prefer. Stagger the joints and cut the sheet of plywood against the grain so that the strips are 4 footers and will bend much easier without breaking. Don't get plywood witn knots in it. Will break at every knot.
Coming along nicely!
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Post by coldham on Jun 8, 2014 23:05:02 GMT -8
Thanks guys!
Sorry I forgot to get pictures of my work today. I'll get some soon.
I ended up milling 2x material to 1" by 3/4" and kerfing. I kerfed 3/4" deep every inch. That was fine for all but the tightest bends. On the really tight bends I kerfed every 1/2". I pre drilled and nailed the curbing on. I also used gorilla glue. My arms are black from my elbows to my finger tips from the glue. I look like I have ape hands... Must be why they call it gorilla glue. This was a pretty simple job all in all.
I also started wiring for the 110v and managed to get a few sheets of insulation installed in the front. I decided to use the reflectix on the roof. I put three layers of it in the cavities.
I'm use to building houses and I really want to put a tyvek layer on the trailer or something similar. I noticed mobiltec uses an underlayment. That looks like it would add some extra insulation. I like that tyvek at least claims to be breathable. What are your thoughts on putting a membrane on after insulation?
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Post by coldham on Jun 22, 2014 21:13:59 GMT -8
Curbing
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Post by coldham on Jun 22, 2014 21:18:24 GMT -8
I put 2 layers of reflectix insulation in the curb side wall. I still have the street side and most of roof to finish.
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Post by coldham on Jun 22, 2014 21:22:16 GMT -8
Then I plugged all the old screw holes with toothpicks and gorilla glue so that the new skin/window screws could really bite.
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Post by coldham on Jun 22, 2014 21:30:20 GMT -8
On Fathers day one of my presents was my family helping me polish and rebuild the windows. We watched mobletecs video then I worked everyone like i was running a sweat shop. We used a polishing wheel on a grinder and paste polish. On the last window I learned that if I really goop the polish on it does a much better job. The windows are getting all new seals also. They turned out good but not nearly as nice as some people's look.
I was blown away by how easily they scratch once they were at a mirror finish. Just wiping them with a paper towel scratched them.
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Post by coldham on Jul 20, 2014 21:57:00 GMT -8
I had hoped to do some skin repairs before reskining but decided just to get it skinned and go camping instead. I only have a month and a half left of decent of camping weather. It's crunch time. The street side is nearly done!
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Post by coldham on Jul 20, 2014 22:22:40 GMT -8
I decided to wrap it with tyvek since I live in rainforest and I don't want to replace my skins just yet. I also used tape to flash the windows. Grace flashing tape will be used around the door and the baggage door since those spots seem so leak prone. I actually think I like the ratty old skins better than new ones anyway.
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Post by coldham on Jul 20, 2014 22:33:51 GMT -8
We did manage to go camping this weekend... In the backyard... In a tent... It was my three year olds second "camp out". Getting kicked all night was motivation to get the trailer finished so I can have my own dinet bunk and let the girls stay in the bed in the back:-)
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Post by vikx on Jul 20, 2014 23:24:30 GMT -8
"like the ratty old skins better than the new ones anyway"
Yup. Better quality, thicker and those beauty marks add character. I love old skins...
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Post by coldham on Sept 7, 2014 21:09:54 GMT -8
This project has officially taken twice as long as expected. Maybe I'll have it done next summer. Here's some proof of progress... Slow progress. It's really looking nice inside.
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