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Jul 28, 2021 10:49:46 GMT -8
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Post by buffy on Jul 28, 2021 10:49:46 GMT -8
I have removed the curbside front quarter section and cut fresh wood. First time with using circular saw! BUT when removing, the top section of under the J rail and very bottom section attached to floor is in the worst condition is separating from the trailer when I pull off supporting frame. I would take it off and replace it but it looks Ike it is a very long piece and I am hoping to do one small section at a time. Do I have to take off the whole curbside skin and remove and replace that piece now? Or can it wait until I am working on the roof?
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Jul 28, 2021 10:59:53 GMT -8
Post by vikx on Jul 28, 2021 10:59:53 GMT -8
Buffy, the easiest way to go would be to loosen the front/rear metal (straighten the bend before moving the metal) and remove the siding. The long pieces are there for strength. You can sometimes bolt a two by on the back of pieced sills but you must cover any joints. Firmly attach the inside sill and bolt thru with carriage bolts.
We really need photos to help you.
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Jul 28, 2021 12:47:34 GMT -8
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Post by buffy on Jul 28, 2021 12:47:34 GMT -8
Sorry and thanks for the fast reply! I just downloaded the photo app so here are a couple of pictures flic.kr/p/2mdWRJ9
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Jul 28, 2021 14:28:44 GMT -8
Post by vikx on Jul 28, 2021 14:28:44 GMT -8
The board looks very thin on the bottom. Check to see what's on the inner side. Is there more wood there? It should have 2 bys at the bottom. Also, the bottom board should be solid from the front of the trailer to the wheel well so you don't end up with joints at the door way.
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Jul 28, 2021 16:29:31 GMT -8
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Post by buffy on Jul 28, 2021 16:29:31 GMT -8
Ok so it sounds like I should take the skin off the whole curbside and replace top and bottom pieces and then the frame and then the paneling and then the front end tricky pieces? Or should I replace the bottom piece, remove paneling and attach it to framing and then do the top piece? I cut these today but I don’t have them laid out right, not joined together yet. Just bought a kreg today. flic.kr/p/2mdYxU2
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Jul 28, 2021 20:24:48 GMT -8
Post by vikx on Jul 28, 2021 20:24:48 GMT -8
I usually loosen ALL the metal to start with. The front and rear have to be loose to get the siding off anyway. It's easier to drop the lower front and back pieces and store them. Remove the two side pieces by the window openings as well. I work around the trailer; from front to back on the curb side, then around the back, up the street side and then the front. If the other side is off, you can study and do repairs at the back and front as you go.
Take the curb side metal off the trailer. Do your repairs on the bottom, making sure the framing is very sturdy and the sills will support weight at the doorway. I'm guessing you will need to do wheel well repairs as you move back.Do not replace any metal siding until all repairs are complete. You will need to place backers for lighting, water inlets, outside receptacles, etc, do extra wiring and insulate before the metal goes back on.
With the roof loose, you can place boards under the metal and float it side to side to repair your edge wood. Make sure you tie it down tightly every time you quit working.
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