nccamper
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Post by nccamper on Feb 13, 2021 9:07:37 GMT -8
I'll add a small thing, this type of window needs glazing tape.
This may help:
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Post by hammy on Feb 14, 2021 9:55:13 GMT -8
Thank you for the responses. Yes, I was looking into the etrailer brake assemblies, so I’m glad to hear that was on your recommendation list. I measured the drums and it looks like the 10” x 2-1/4” drum brake assemblies are what I need and are only $109 on etrailer. Wheel bolt pattern measures 5 on 4.5 so looks like what came standard on the Shasta.
Good to know about the putty tape. I did order a roll of it with my recent VTS order so we should be set. I will refer to that guide when replacing the seals. Now I am on the hunt for the trim piece that is missing on the window...
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Post by Teachndad on Mar 23, 2021 20:02:16 GMT -8
Hi and Welcome,
Hey where is your Fleetwood? Still covorting with the aliens, I guess, as our friends here have previously posted.
Just happened on this thread. I noticed the rope glued along the interior wall edging. Usually, people do that to hide something. I wonder if this was repaired from the inside. The current location for the water tank under the dinette is a typical installation location for these trailers. My Westerner had it behind the streetside wheel, though.
I echo also about verifying if the putty tape underneath the j-rail was replaced. The mounting screws are hex heads for ease and speed. Doesn't mean anything wrong was done, using those to mount, but it does show maybe that the putty tape was replaced or longer screws were screwed in where the old ones were and the seller called it a day.
I am looking at the mounting for the wings. I think those were added later. Check behind to see how the mounting screws are sealed if possible. I see dimples in the wings from the screws and the rear most screw looks mighty, like too close to the radius. Just observations. Plenty of Shasta experts to comment on my inexperienced observations.
I am looking forward to seeing you pull the Fleetwood out off your land and also what you do with this one.
Cheers,
Rod
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Post by azshastanut on Mar 28, 2021 10:07:48 GMT -8
Hi Hammy, If you still need a retainer for your front window, I have one. I also would like to know the Hehr part number on your two front side windows. The number is stamped on the left hand exterior vertical mounting flange of the window and it identifies the size. Let me know if you still need the retainer. I also noticed that there were no seal savers on your axles or in your brake parts pile. Were they missing? Where are you located? Have a great day, Gary
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Post by hammy on Apr 14, 2021 17:55:50 GMT -8
Sorry for falling silent for so long, but we are back to work on the Shasta now that the weather has improved. We took the Shasta for her maiden voyage last weekend to a state park near Astoria OR. All things considered, it was a resounding success! We noticed a leak near the faucet, so we were unable to use the city water hookup. But other than that, things went well. Even made some steak fajitas for dinner! I replaced the failed brakes with some self-adjusting Dexter units from etrailer. I wasn’t sure if they would be compatible but the price was right. Turns out they work great and the trailer now has great pucker power. One thing I wanted to address was the cargo storage situation underneath the bed at the rear of the trailer. I decided to reconfigure the bed frame supports (they were haphazardly placed) and boxed in the cargo area near the two cargo doors. I used some 2x2 studs and sanded pine veneer to build the box. I was pretty generous with my reinforcement struts but I wanted it to be sturdy. The attached photo is from the inside since the mattress is currently in the camper and I was too lazy to remove it We also decided to re-do the interior paint which was done very poorly by the PO. We tried to sand off the paint to restore the wood finish but it just wasn’t working out. So the wife repainted the walls and cabinets properly. We also removed the rope border along the roofline as we weren’t to keen on it. Please excuse the lack of cabinet doors at the moment, since those have to be sanded down to remove some paint. The next plans are to install a butcher block counter top, refinish the dining table and recover the cushions to match the color theme we want. Oh, and resealing the windows with butyl tape. One question I have for the other members is, are there any suggestions on what trim/molding we can use for the roofline? It needs to be something flexible obviously. That is all for now. We will continue to update our progress!
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Post by hammy on Jun 10, 2021 19:22:31 GMT -8
We haven’t forgotten about the trailer! I have been working out of town a lot, but the wifey has worked hard to refinish the cabinet doors and tune up a few other items. She stripped the paint off of the cabinet doors that were painted white, sanded them all, and coated them with some clear varnish for a glossy look. She also coated the magazine rack. We also removed the spray paint from the chevron cabinet handles and the original chrome finish looks much better. Replaced the bronze cabinet hardware with nickel finish. The interior is looking much better! Still need to figure out a new backsplash though... Still need to find two replacement chevron handles, anyone know where to find them? Next we are recovering the bench seats with Pendleton fabric. Stay tuned for more photos coming soon.
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Post by hammy on Jun 21, 2021 17:24:04 GMT -8
Made some progress this week. We repurposed the hexagon backsplash tiles for the table since the original finish was pretty tarnished. We glued them down to the table top using contact cement. I cut the tiles flush with the table perimeter with a jigsaw. We wanted to do a piece of trim around the table to complement the wood interior of the trailer. We found some 1/4” hemlock strips that looked nice. I was very skeptical on how to bend the strips around the rounded corners, so I soaked the strips in water for several days in order to soften them up. I used some finish screws to attach the strips to the table and took my time to bend them sloooowly around the corners. Much to my surprise, the strips bent perfectly without splitting or splintering! I am pleased with how it turned out. Tonight, I am going to pour some tabletop epoxy on top to seal in the tiles and create a nice glossy finish. I have heard good things about the Totalboat epoxy products, so I ordered a gallon of it. Let’s hope it turns out okay! I’ll provide more pics when it’s finished, even if it ends up being an epic fail!
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Post by aslmx on Jun 21, 2021 17:36:35 GMT -8
I’ve always wanted to try this
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Post by hammy on Jun 21, 2021 21:23:16 GMT -8
So satisfying!
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Post by aslmx on Jun 22, 2021 16:16:02 GMT -8
Looks great. Is the YZ a 450?
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Post by Teachndad on Jun 22, 2021 21:23:57 GMT -8
Everything is looking great with the modern touches. Creative way to make the table with the hemlock. I always wanted to know how they did those clear bar counters and tables. Looking forward to seeing how it worked out. Is the table heavy after the resin has dried?
cheers,
Rod
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Post by hammy on Jun 23, 2021 6:09:03 GMT -8
I am doing the final pour this morning, the first layer appears to have worked out well, except a few gnats in my garage landed in the resin during cure overnight... so I am going to sand out the blemishes before layer #2. I guess that’s what I get for leaving my garage open in the evening!
The table will be a little heavier, the gallon of epoxy weighs about 10lb. The tiles are relatively light, and probably only add 1lb or so. But I think the added weight will be worth it in the end.
And yes, that is my WR450 in the background, along with all my other stupid purchases!
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Post by aslmx on Jun 23, 2021 16:40:15 GMT -8
I am doing the final pour this morning, the first layer appears to have worked out well, except a few gnats in my garage landed in the resin during cure overnight... so I am going to sand out the blemishes before layer #2. I guess that’s what I get for leaving my garage open in the evening! The table will be a little heavier, the gallon of epoxy weighs about 10lb. The tiles are relatively light, and probably only add 1lb or so. But I think the added weight will be worth it in the end. And yes, that is my WR450 in the background, along with all my other stupid purchases! yea I’ve been 3 years without my kx 450. I miss it “sometimes”.
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Post by hammy on Jun 30, 2021 16:08:31 GMT -8
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Post by hammy on Jan 17, 2022 13:32:15 GMT -8
We have not forgotten about our Shasta! I changed jobs and we moved across the state, so just waiting for our new house to be built before we can resume. For now the Shasta sits safely in an enclosed storage facility.
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