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Post by slider on Mar 13, 2014 19:43:29 GMT -8
I haven't got this far yet but was thinking things would be stronger if the walls sat on the floor. I know many were not built this way and did fine for 50 years but is there any reason to not consider this as I rebuild? I might even find a way to do both, have a notch or something such the the wall sits on the floor and overlaps the sides too. Probably too much work for not enough improvement. Of course I may find out mine was already built with walls on the floor, hope to find out soon.
Appreciate any comments/feedback.
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Post by vikx on Mar 13, 2014 20:54:35 GMT -8
I've had both types of construction and usually go with what the trailer was originally. If you'll be using the old skin, things fit better doing that. I think bolting the walls properly and making sure they are square goes farther toward a sturdy trailer than the "how" of it...
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Post by dawn on Mar 14, 2014 14:59:45 GMT -8
Slider, I was a bit anxious for the opposite reason, our walls sit on top the floor and I was wondering if maybe it would be more secure if we rebuilt it the way the majority of trailers are built. But Rob, Mr. Confidence, said no it will be fine and said basically what Vikx said.
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Post by cowcharge on Mar 21, 2014 11:50:34 GMT -8
Yeah, I wouldn't alter it either. It would be a royal PITA to make up for the lost wall thickness. And you don't really want to make your trailer smaller inside, do you?
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Post by trihartsfield on Mar 31, 2014 13:33:27 GMT -8
This is what I am doing. (1964 Shasta) I am only doing a partial rebuild. I have to replace one panel.
I am adding framing to existing framing to make the sides stronger. I am Kreg jigging to runners along the top and to the flooring. I am also screwing those to the existing wall frames. I know this may be overkill but it is only going to add 1.5 inches (using 3/4 inch wood) (or loose 1.5 inches) to the inside of the trailer and should make a big difference in the strength of the walls.
I also want rooftop solar panels as well as a Direct TV Omni directional satellite receiver.
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