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Post by roadtripper on Aug 18, 2017 20:17:09 GMT -8
Yes, I saw some articles on the roll and tip. So many options. Tempted with that. Went by the auto paint store today. Very helpful guy there. Said about $500 for paint and adds for what I need . But said single stage is gloss unless you add something else. Going to talk to another bldg supply in the next town tomorrow. Not that I haven't thrown a fist full of five hundred dollar bills at this thing already, but you know what i mean.
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 18, 2017 6:43:09 GMT -8
Looks similar to mine too. I have 5 outriggers each side (fairly stout) and they are through bolted from 1/2" floor, through 2x2 sill, 1/2" celotex under belly and top flange of outrigger. The underbelly material is pretty smashed down, and the top of the carriage bolt is sucked half way through the floor. Every location is in a closet, cabinet, or under bunk. I was able to put a 2x3 block on the floor (12" long or more) and screw through the skirt to it as well as screw it down to the sill board. Next I used a 1/2 " hard rubber shim about 2x 4 inches as a washer to fix the flattened celotex and then replaced the old bolts with new galv. Bolts 1 1/2" longer than the old from the new block to the outrigger.
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 16, 2017 20:38:03 GMT -8
Thanks for chiming in, Mobiltec. Not sure if my volunteer will show in time but I'm still prepping and getting close, so pretty soon, one way or another, a paint job is happening.
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 15, 2017 9:52:28 GMT -8
Mine has a trim with a small cove on top and enough flange below to nail to back of counter top plywood. I think this is kind of normal and I think this aluminimum trim style is available out there somewhere. Can't remember where i saw it.
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 13, 2017 15:38:34 GMT -8
WOW !!! That is spectacular. An inspiration for us all. Now go camping and enjoy!
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 13, 2017 7:44:19 GMT -8
Good questions. Lots of mdf out there, even the core of much of the birch, oak, etc. if you are not careful. Might be hard to find the pre finished panels like you want with a wood core but look around. And Rod's suggestion to try real lumber yards might be worth a try. A good lumber yard usually has someone worth talking to, also. I recently looked at ply at one of the major hardwood supply stores in the SF bay area and their 1/8 and 1/4 was mdf core. My local lumber yard here in the hills had the real ply, but I didn't look at the pre finished. Anyway, the warnings on the spec sheet smac75 posted don't look so good. Noticed it said not for use in mob. homes. Must be because they are small and tight, so a 15 footer would sure be something to think about. Good luck. Let us know what you find.
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 12, 2017 20:22:26 GMT -8
Getting ready to paint. I'm using original vent , the kind with two thumb screw posts, very cool and in excellent condition. I have new roof(heavy guage), and new solid rafters. I plan on putty tape, then dicor as recomended here. Would that system be best before or after paint on the new aluminimum, or does it matter? Thanks.
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 10, 2017 9:55:53 GMT -8
Thanks nc. I've read your thread a few times. Thanks for the effort to put it together. And you trailer looks great.
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 10, 2017 9:08:30 GMT -8
Thanks all. And yes Marty, all the cleaned up old trim and windows after paint for sure. Im thinking denatured alcahol for final wipedown but will ask painter.
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 9, 2017 19:46:58 GMT -8
Recently on a thread about steps someone was commenting on some huge guy about to break the fold down step. I was just on Camping World and came across the solution. Its a little mini jack just made for the step called a stabl-step or something like that. Looked pretty good and didn't cost too much.
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 9, 2017 19:14:06 GMT -8
I doubt I'm alone on this, but the paint phase is not so fun at all. After most of the year on this, most of which has been quite enjoyable, its time to paint. Camping in it's still a couple months away probably, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. And I need to get all my rebuild windows, doors, trim, etc off the bench and screwed in place. I've read every thread here over and over, browsed around elsewhere, talked to painters I know, the local auto paint store, a local body shop, and all the building supply places around. So I decide, to quote someone here, "do what your comfortable with," and FINALLY decide I'll roll it. Well a few days ago I'm at the hardware and kind of slow down in the paint isle and the nice lady says, "can I help you?" I've got this old trailer I tell her, and I'm going to paint it with a roller. "NO!!Don't do that," says she. After I explain all my reasons for not spraying I go home and my neighbor and friend across the road is tinkering around in front of his shop by his beautiful "Oasis", a 50's era, shinny trim, pale yellow paint, etc. (he followed mobletec). "How's the trailer coming?" he wonders. I tell him I'm about ready to roll paint it. "NO!! You can't do that! I'll volunteer my buddy John (the guy that painted his). He'll love it. He likes beer, too." Well, the beer I can get, so let's see what happens. In the mean time I finish cleaning, sand, sand, sand with wet 220 and 320. Looks pretty ready to me. But I read all different opinions on what to clean with, type of paint etc. Someone even says you have to paint within 72 hours of sanding. I have visions of getting it done, driving down the road and seeing paint fly off like maple leaves in a good October wind. Had to get that off my chest. Stay tuned.
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 6, 2017 5:55:27 GMT -8
Looks like a jewel indeed. Have fun with that one.
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 4, 2017 13:43:01 GMT -8
Great trip! I love red lodge and bear tooth area. About 10 yrs ago we did a 50 mile hike across the beartooth plateau. Amazing hike. Your trailer looks good and sounds like a success. Camper next? Good idea. I'd kind of like to do an Alaskan pop up some day if I hold out. We borrowed a 60's vintage Alaskan from my sister in law once for a Montana trip. Real nice. Sadly she gave it away. But they're still around for free or cheap. Thanks for sharing your trip.
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 3, 2017 5:43:15 GMT -8
I use a wood box I made with leather handles on the ends. While traveling it holds a selection of one and two inch thick blocks. They are tapered on the ends and can stack as needed to level one wheel and sit under the stabilizer jacks. Then the box turns upside down for the step. After a few years it's looking kind of vintage. ...or at least old.
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 1, 2017 11:34:49 GMT -8
Not sure if this is the thread I commented on recently but you sound like you are close to me. I'm in the hills near Sonora. Our local supply, Sonora Lumber on the main drag, south end of town, sells 1/4 and 1/8 birch and oak almost always in stock. Nice stuff. Real plywood, NOT mdf mid section. Its all about $20 dollars a sheet, give or take a little. Call before you drive up and ask to talk to the contractors desk.
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