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Post by schweetcruisers on Dec 10, 2013 9:28:29 GMT -8
This isn't anything really special since most of us have done or are in the process of doing the same thing. I figured some one my like to see it- www.viralnova.com/camper-project/BTW anyone else spot the MAJOR flaw in their build? |
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Post by SusieQ on Dec 10, 2013 9:44:51 GMT -8
I saw this a couple of months ago when I started looking for my camper. Suddenly, today, all my friends are sending me this on FB. I guess it is something special to people who've never attempted such a feat. My thought was that they just built a brand new camper on an old frame. I don't know about flaws but I was trying to figure out what they nailed the back framing into. Looks like it is nailed straight into the plywood walls.  |
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Post by smccusk on Dec 10, 2013 9:56:54 GMT -8
The only thing I noticed was they're lacking a protective barrier under the floor…not sure if painted particle board would be enough.
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Post by schweetcruisers on Dec 10, 2013 10:13:37 GMT -8
The only thing I noticed was they're lacking a protective barrier under the floor…not sure if painted particle board would be enough. You caught it, they used OSB(Oriented Strand Board) for their floor, MAJOR NO NO! Once OSB gets wet the wood chips start peeling and curling. It's great for floors in houses but not for a trailer. SuzieQ- Nailing the ceiling directly to the 3/4" Plywood is how Scotty and a few others built their trailers. |
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Post by smccusk on Dec 10, 2013 10:23:31 GMT -8
Too bad, they did a nice job protecting the frame but fell down with the floor. Rhino liner might save them.
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Post by SusieQ on Dec 10, 2013 10:42:48 GMT -8
Thanks Schweets, that's interesting. Maybe they sprayed it when they were finished. It is a big hit on Facebook.
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Post by gonekayaking on Dec 11, 2013 8:35:49 GMT -8
I do like those countertops. Hopefully they use some asphalt paint or rhinoliner on that OSB or maybe there's another layer under....looks like the drop part of the frame is standard ply.
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Post by gonekayaking on Dec 11, 2013 8:42:33 GMT -8
Just read through the reddit source for the post... here's what I found in the Q&A. Also finding they used a lot of silicone caulk and bondo for repairs.....obviously done with out the scotty forum or our board or others...welll let's hope it holds together for them!
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Thank you! Yes, the flooring is OSB. I used it because it was cheap, but in retrospect, I should have used plywood, even if it was just crappy CDX. The OSB flaked apart a little bit on the bottom when we applied the waterproof-sealer, and the flooring on the interior required more adhesive than it would have with plywood, resulting in the adhesive not drying properly.
As for getting all the measurements
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Post by schweetcruisers on Dec 11, 2013 9:22:11 GMT -8
Ok OSB is cheaper than CDX but not by much maybe $10 a sheet and you'd only need 4 sheets. That savings is not worth having to rebuild a trailer for.
The fact that it started flaking apart when they applied the waterproofing show that the glue in the OSB is already compromised, and it will only get worse! OSB isn't made with water/weather proof glue, where the surface of the OSB is sealed it is so porous that it will just fall apart, think of it like hamburger meat. It's just going to wick moisture into the core.
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Post by Roothawg on Feb 17, 2014 11:01:36 GMT -8
Hats off to anyone that tackles a project of that size. Personally, I would have re-sheeted the outside of it. The sheet metal is not all that expensive and would have made a lot nicer finished project.
If they have many years of fun in it, then mission accomplished!
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Post by vikx on Feb 17, 2014 21:45:08 GMT -8
I think the cabinet work is nice. Not liking the OSB or caulk, of course. Sheet metal for this trailer would be around $1800 counting shipping. I have two needing roofs and skin and am dreading the cost...
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Post by Roothawg on Feb 18, 2014 18:51:12 GMT -8
Wow, who are you buying from? I got pricing, some time back from the folks in Colorado. I don't remember it being that high….maybe it was.
Also, check with Airparts Inc for your belly skins etc. that don't have to have a pattern rolled into them. They were the cheapest folks to get aluminum sheeting from.
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Post by vikx on Feb 18, 2014 22:46:13 GMT -8
I have bought from Interstate, but will be going with Hemet RV from now on. Shipping KILLS ya...
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Post by ladywendolyn on Feb 21, 2014 10:02:48 GMT -8
Ok.. I have an odd question.. what is with the big square hole thing in the middle of their camper? I can't imagine stepping around that constantly.. Does anyone know what it is?
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Post by schweetcruisers on Feb 21, 2014 11:30:17 GMT -8
Ok.. I have an odd question.. what is with the big square hole thing in the middle of their camper? I can't imagine stepping around that constantly.. Does anyone know what it is? It's a Scotty thing, lower step in height. |
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