New 59 Forester Build Photos Page

Thanks. I try to make it look like fun instead of work. It's both I guess.

The finished size on all the framing was 1 inch total thickness. Width was the size of the 2x4s I ripped these from. The videos shows me making the new framing on a small table saw. I got 3 frame members out of a 2x4 so it worked out great. I duplicated the originals in every way. I spaced them as needed to match up with the seams but also used an average of 16 inches on center or there abouts depending on the need. Yes I put in more than original. The cabinets are attached to some of these so they had to be in the right places. The videos answer all the questions. The wrap is the same as I have used on all my trailers. Roberts Unison which can be ordered from Home Depot. The stuff they carry on the floor is a cheaper and crappy version of the Unison. This stuff is actually Underlayment for lay down snap together wood floors. But it works great for the barrier and helps with the puff factor. I prefer the fiberglass insulation for a few reasons. It's easy to work with, light weight and it puffs out the metal giving it a more solid feeling. I lay the fiberglass in thicker than the cell it goes into just for this reason. 

Watch the videos if you get a chance. All is answered in there. I performed this job in 17 days straight with only one day off to change camp grounds. Finished it on 4th of July 2013. Almost got to meet Schweetcruisers while I was there but he blew up his car on the way to Steamboat Springs so we never got to meet. We'll have to try that again Bob....