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Post by thelunatic on Aug 10, 2020 13:11:07 GMT -8
Hello!
I posted once before asking some questions about an uneven ceiling in me and my partners new (to us) 1965 Aristocrat Loliner.
Since then we have realized we are pretty much going to have to rebuild everything from subfloor up.
So much of our original frame was damaged, shifted, sagging or poorly repaired by previous owners, that we don’t have much by way of accurate original measurements and are attempting to construct our walls using the aluminum as a guide and as much of the original framing as possible.
We finished constructing our driver side wall and I just wanted to get any feedback or ideas I’m about how we did it. Hoping to spot issues we may have before putting everything up and building our second wall.
Anything measurement wise we really really need to check/be aware of? Any feedback is appreciated!
Thanks!
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Post by thelunatic on Aug 10, 2020 15:05:11 GMT -8
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Post by thelunatic on Aug 10, 2020 16:27:43 GMT -8
Testing the wall in frame. Some measurement of the front angle (below/next to the window) is off by about an 8th of an inch, causing the aluminum to buckle a little. But that was also where there was the most sagging/damage so we are hoping it can be fixed by making sure the driver side wall is the same and adjusting the aluminum ever so slightly. Generated from my Apple iPhone using tools.sportscard.trade
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Post by PT on Aug 10, 2020 19:03:38 GMT -8
Nice work -
If you're within 1/8th inch it's outstanding. These campers are pretty forgiving for slight discrepancies like that and I'll bet 99% of them left the factory with plenty of areas that were off by more than 1/8th. You can always break out the belt sander to take off a little here and there if needed. I've also glued (waterproof exterior glue) on thin strips of exterior plywood to build up an area to correct for mistakes a time or two. You can then belt sand down to proper size if needed.
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Post by vikx on Aug 11, 2020 10:53:54 GMT -8
Very nice job! You are going to have a great trailer when you're done.
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Post by Teachndad on Aug 18, 2020 5:00:08 GMT -8
Hi Friends,
Nice build on your wall. Like Vikx said, if you can build walls like that from the skins, then your skills will take you far.
I noticed that there is a knot in the top of the street side wall and a reinforcement plate was used over the knot. I am not worried about the knot. The support around it with Kreg screws will more than make up for the knot.
For those of us with more experience, should he cover the support plate with something so he doesn't get skin rub and/ or galvanic reaction between the steel plate and the aluminum skin?
If it should be covered, then with what material and how?
Thanks,
Rod
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Post by vikx on Aug 19, 2020 20:03:40 GMT -8
I cover any steel with duct tape. Most trailers have insulation over that.
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Post by thelunatic on Aug 21, 2020 12:22:56 GMT -8
Nice work - If you're within 1/8th inch it's outstanding. These campers are pretty forgiving for slight discrepancies like that and I'll bet 99% of them left the factory with plenty of areas that were off by more than 1/8th. You can always break out the belt sander to take off a little here and there if needed. I've also glued (waterproof exterior glue) on thin strips of exterior plywood to build up an area to correct for mistakes a time or two. You can then belt sand down to proper size if needed. Thank you so much!! This was was very reassuring, I've been fretting about that 1/8th inch for a while. I'm glad to hear that it's not too major a worry.
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Post by thelunatic on Aug 21, 2020 12:23:48 GMT -8
Very nice job! You are going to have a great trailer when you're done. Thank you so much vikx!! Feels good to hear that coming from you, I really value your input.
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Post by thelunatic on Aug 21, 2020 12:25:42 GMT -8
Hi Friends, Nice build on your wall. Like Vikx said, if you can build walls like that from the skins, then your skills will take you far. I noticed that there is a knot in the top of the street side wall and a reinforcement plate was used over the knot. I am not worried about the knot. The support around it with Kreg screws will more than make up for the knot. For those of us with more experience, should he cover the support plate with something so he doesn't get skin rub and/ or galvanic reaction between the steel plate and the aluminum skin? If it should be covered, then with what material and how? Thanks, Rod Thanks! And good point. We are planning to tape it with some foil tape, or as vikx mentioned duct tape, to keep it from rubbing the aluminum. - Luna
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