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Post by fuglyducky on Jun 11, 2014 9:49:41 GMT -8
First off, my wife and I just bought a 15' 1963 Oasis a couple months back and just found this group. So a group Hello!
The interior is in great shape but there is some heavy water damage to the frame in the front. This last weekend I removed the front window and the skin to expose the frame.
I am pretty handy but I was still a little scared to take it apart. With that said, the damage is less than we had expected but I still need to replace the framing in the front end. We don't want to damage the interior in any way so...
Has anyone else done frame repairs to their Oasis or similar age vintage camper?
If so, how did you go about it?
Are you able to replace the frame and keep the interior intact or am I better served removing the interior wall and putting it back in against the new frame?
I was thinking about taking a hacksaw and cutting the nails that connect the interior to the front but then the interior would not be mounted to the frame.
Thank you for any input you might have!!!
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Post by vschwartz0001 on Jun 11, 2014 11:39:33 GMT -8
I have an oasis as well. But I am doing a complete restoration so I don't know how much help I will be but they are nailed and glued or atleast mine was and it is some good stuff.
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Post by fuglyducky on Jun 11, 2014 15:42:23 GMT -8
Hi vschwartz0001, thanks for the response. When you are/were separating the interior wall from the frame, what did you use? Any tips/tricks to avoid damaging the paneling?
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Post by vschwartz0001 on Jun 11, 2014 15:51:43 GMT -8
I couldn't salvage any of mine plus it was ash and I was worried about about matching it up so I wasn't real delicate.
You could try prying the frame board slowly and see if the nails will just slip out then you can push them through your paneling but I'm sure somebody on here will have a better suggestion
Adam
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Post by vikx on Jun 11, 2014 21:36:20 GMT -8
I have done two Oasii... at least I think that's the plural. LOL Here's the build on my 64 Oasis: 1964oasis.shutterfly.com/ The interior was left completely intact. I glued backer boards to strengthen weakened areas but for the most part, it was in good shape. (in other words, I glued another layer to the panels where necessary) I replaced the sill boards and the rear bottom board, couple of cross boards. Most of the wall framing was good. Some of the edge boards were replaced, if not, the original screw holes were toothpicked/Gorilla glued to strengthen. I "married" a couple of rafter ends for strength as well. The pictures tell the story. Questions welcome. |
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Post by fuglyducky on Jun 14, 2014 7:17:19 GMT -8
Thank you two for your input! At this point, I think I am going to use one of those reciprocating multi-tools and see if I can cut the nails at the point between the frame and the panelling. If that doesn't work, I think we may just rip out the panelling and replace everything in the front end.
Our big issue with our trailer is the cover over the front window was mounted to the aluminum siding, no frame in between, through the panelling on the inside with no sealant of any kind. Everything below those holes is rotten. Some places worse than others but ultimately, we have to replace the entire front end. Thankfully these old trailers are such simple construction.
vikx, your trailer looks amazing! Thank you for the pictures!
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Post by vikx on Jun 14, 2014 22:10:13 GMT -8
Thanks. Can you post pix of what you have? I hate to see you ruin the paneling before getting more info.
Also, there are blades for multitools that are specially made for metal. (opposed to regular metal blades) Mine are Imperial coated with Titanium. They are amazing...
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