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Post by davesshasta16sc on May 22, 2023 12:23:52 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Jun 3, 2023 12:17:58 GMT -8
The front of the trailer is showing severe sagging over the tongue. You will need to repair the framing behind the metal to remove the sag. Remove the metal and you will find ROT for sure...
Other dents can be patched with a light, a round vent cover or even a tasteful patch. Remove the skin to place waterproof tape on the backside of the dent before deciding on the repairs you want to do.
Your trailer looks to be a nice one, but you will need to do structural repairs before worrying about cosmetic issues.
Have fun with the build.
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Post by davesshasta16sc on Jun 5, 2023 12:32:34 GMT -8
You are absolutely correct about the rot. I have pulled that front skin off and lifted the sides and started to float the roof. Both the rear and that front right of the trailer were rotted out. I have rebuilt the rear end of the trailer and floor. I am working on the front end now. I am pretty sure I am going to just replace the skins and roof. can see how it all goes back together under the original skins with all the shifting and sagging over 50 years.
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Post by nccamper on Jun 5, 2023 16:58:06 GMT -8
I have seen filler work on aluminum and I've seen it crack on aluminum.
While driving with some campers I've seen the skin fluctuate slightly at highway speeds. Plus, aluminum expands and shrinks with the weather.
If you can afford it, and you plan to keep the camper a long time, I'd go with new skin. If you don't care about appearance old skin that doesn't have holes can be liberating... back into a bush...not a problem...rocks bouncing off the road...not a problem...and vandals don't really mess with you.
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Post by turbodaddy on Jun 5, 2023 19:36:05 GMT -8
nccamper makes some good points.(as always.)
It is important to really think about how you will actually be using your trailer. If you want to have a perfectly restored vintage camper to take to rallies, great. But if you want to go boondocking, adventuring in remote places where few people go...you will have to accept that there will be bumps and bruises. I chose not to agonize over a perfect paint job, opting for foam rollers and some "orange peel". I have to re-paint the side facing the sun every couple of years, but for our purposes it works. A new dent or scratch just adds to the history of the camper.
An example...we went to Winslow AZ.to see the corner Jackson Brown wrote about in his song "Take it Easy". The wind was fearsome and the hard tonneau cover on the truck flew up as I made a sharp turn, putting a 6 inch hole in the skin on the front of the camper. I made a patch thinking it would be "temporary". It is still there some six years later, a scar like those we get with surgery on our bodies. NC's last comment about vandals is right on. An imperfect looking
vintage camper is a "sleeper" that bad guys will overlook.
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Post by Teachndad on Jun 6, 2023 5:59:08 GMT -8
Hi Friends,
Turbodad makes some more good points.This is why it's necessary to have a stable of trailers.🙄 That solves the problem. You need a trailer rally princess, a functional durable camper and finally one to work on. I think that covers the bases.😆
Cheers,
Rod
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Post by WhitneyK on Jun 8, 2023 17:03:10 GMT -8
Hi Friends, Turbodad makes some more good points.This is why it's necessary to have a stable of trailers.🙄 That solves the problem. You need a trailer rally princess, a functional durable camper and finally one to work on. I think that covers the bases.😆 Cheers, Rod Don't forget a couple for parts Rod... |
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