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Post by Teachndad on Dec 28, 2018 22:00:36 GMT -8
Hi Friends,
I have always had a soft spot for the Holiday House trailers. I would love to have one. Like others have posted, I too am looking forward to following your journey, PT.
I loved this quote: I take more of them(pictures) after I get that queasy “how in the hell will this thing ever go back together feeling.” I am going to make part of it my sig line. I am glad I am not the only one to think that.
Cheers,
Rod
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Post by goobstew on Dec 29, 2018 8:17:39 GMT -8
I am glad you are you, and I am me!
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Post by PT on Jan 27, 2019 10:01:26 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on Jan 27, 2019 13:56:33 GMT -8
Looking great.
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Post by PT on Mar 5, 2019 18:59:49 GMT -8
Holy Crap – cabin fever is definitely setting in around here! The 64 Aloha has been covered in snow for over a week and I can’t get out to the workshop for the Holiday House so it’s a good time to update progress. 008 When I first started with the HH I was thinking I’d try to save most of the plywood flooring – but after seeing and smelling the amount of rodent activity I really couldn’t imagine not getting things cleaned up. Plus – to replace the walls properly and get them sandwiched between the framing the floor needs to come up. So my main focus continues to be flooring and associated framing. A little tricky to do with the walls still attached, but after finally getting the bathroom and large floor to ceiling cabinet out I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. 043 046 040 I’m not exactly a spring chicken anymore and after a few back surgeries - getting the bathroom out was not my favorite activity… Really not a fan of the crazy heavy iron drain pipes! 038 I think I’ll replace the old porcelain toilet with a nice lightweight Thetford Curve. www.amazon.com/Thetford-White-92306-Porta-Potti/dp/B07CKR3VYT/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=thetford+curve&qid=1551839087&s=automotive&sr=1-1I’m not sure how I will deal with the shower… It was torn apart by the PO so one of the walls is gone along with all of the fixtures. Plus the shower pan has been beaten up. I think I can salvage it with some welding and riveting but I will have to see. 020 048 The original final crosswise floor joist before the back end was unsupported by the trailer frame so it was bowed down big time and the floor had a large dip/sag in the last two feet. I’m now running multiple lengthwise pieces between the last two supported frame members and think it will work much better. 002 We’re off to watch some spring training games in the Phoenix area for a few days and I’ll be looking forward to getting the last of the plywood flooring in when I get back. Then it’s off to Linoleum City in Portland!
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Post by studeclunker on Mar 19, 2019 11:28:12 GMT -8
Yeah, I can see the disadvantage of a belly pan in your trailer. Sometimes they are more of a benefit than others.
Thank you for posting your progress. It's been very interesting reading.
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Post by Hamlet on Mar 19, 2019 15:37:10 GMT -8
Just a thought... if you replace the toilet with a a thetford curve, you won’t need a black water tank. If the bathroom is a rectangle, you might want to consider using a plastic shower pan that’s raised at one end to ser the porta potty on, do the walls however you want, put in a tankless water heater with a shower attachment and use whatever gray water tank is there. Throw a shower curtain across the door and you’re set.
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Post by turbodaddy on Mar 19, 2019 17:54:05 GMT -8
In an earlier post today, I mentioned that since installing a "Curve", I have been able to use the former black water holding tank as the gray water tank. Works great. Just me, but I think having a shower in a small (17' or less) camper is just another potential problem with moisture, and a lot of work and expense. If you are out in the boonies camping, a "Navy shower" or sponge bath, a dip in a stream or lake will keep you from becoming too ripe. Otherwise, most campgrounds have pretty nice bathrooms with showers. Different story if you are living full time in the trailer, in which case I believe you'd be better off in a bigger and more modern one. Keep it simple and enjoy the adventure. Remember, it is camping.
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Post by aries on Mar 23, 2019 19:57:41 GMT -8
Thanks for sharing all your progress in rebuilds on your trailers with us pt.very nice work in your assessement of rebuild of holiday house.I like your photo of aloha in snow,good post card material to say near completion for realatives down south to see,but in fact For me still stuck in frame mode.,as I've Tryed lesser than birch to keep,constraints in budget(as over spent on Aloha trlr frame)most 1/4 fir/roseburg/etc turn reds spots,amber shellac mostly waisted,Have good artistist knowledge of wood grains and what looks good,just not my hands on of practice,Thanks for posting your rebuild along with rintin's can help and many others like me,lost but with percerverance and drive in saving the classics,even under a tin tarp,Nice if somebody near by(discovery bay wa.)with same classic interest,as I found none in this sm town!
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Post by PT on Mar 25, 2019 20:52:42 GMT -8
Thanks for the thoughts. I keep going back and forth on the shower... today I'm thinking not. We would rarely use it - but it had one to start with so it's tempting be original-ish. If I decide not to bring it back - I'll save the beat-up pan and any future owner would be able to reinstall it if desired. The walls around the pan have slopes and angles so without it you'd be very hard pressed to make it work.
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Post by PT on Aug 3, 2019 17:27:29 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Aug 3, 2019 20:28:51 GMT -8
I think it's looking really good...
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Post by Teachndad on Aug 4, 2019 6:13:43 GMT -8
Hi Bryan, I continue to enjoy your restoration thread. I had an "ahhh hah" moment after viewing this photograph: 010 by A WI noted the paper protection for the floor runs under the cabinets. During the demolition of my Westerner I found paper under the base of the cabinets and find the bases. I remember scratching my head on that one wondering, Why? Thank you for helping me to understand. I will incorporate this into my restoration process. Keep up the great work! Rod
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Post by PT on Aug 4, 2019 14:16:12 GMT -8
Yep - what started out as the paper template to cut the Marmoleum to shape turned into the protective overlay for the rest of the project. I'll remove it all when finished - even the stuff under the cabinets.
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