mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Dec 21, 2014 15:30:06 GMT -8
When it's windy, the metal hooks will rub holes into the aluminum. I don't use bungies for that reason. Ask me how I know this....
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Post by Ten on Dec 21, 2014 15:48:32 GMT -8
Just remember to keep those bungee hooks and the grommets clear of the aluminum and the paint. The wind and winter weather will have them beating through.
(Oops, sorry, Larry...didn't see your post and your already-advised this. I suppose it is worth mentioning twice though.....)
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Post by RJ on Dec 21, 2014 15:52:20 GMT -8
Thanks guys. Point noted.
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Post by chametzoo on Dec 21, 2014 18:52:20 GMT -8
Go RJ… GO!!! I like this one. Reminds me of my Mobile Scout. Any interior picture, besides the details you've shown?
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Post by Hamlet on Dec 21, 2014 19:23:36 GMT -8
Gorgeous, gorgeous trailer. We can't wait to see your work on it. Enough space to do some interesting, fun, and functional changes. It;s fun to see a really big ham. Could be a linebacker for the umm... Seahawks??? (guess where we're from!)
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Post by kirkadie on Dec 21, 2014 19:44:46 GMT -8
How about some old dish towels or the like rubber banded or duct taped around the hooks to protect? Bungies do kind of make sense opposed to just clothes line or whatever else fits the grommet holes in said tarp, since it would be under some slight tension all the time. Larry, have you tried anything similar since even though you don't have winter, I'm thinking you get some serious wind occasionally?
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Post by RJ on Dec 21, 2014 20:01:23 GMT -8
This big hambone's paint, and even skins, are probably not worried about much more damage, particularly to the paint, lol. The skins are dinged, dented, but not punctured. The bungies on the side gromets are rubber coated for the most part anyway and tied down tight to either the underside or connecting to tarp grommets on the opposite side. Our mild WA wind wont' be a problem here.
A a few more pics below. This old girl/guy is a complete redo from top to bottom, side to side, and inside... I have no doubt about that. It'll take me a good long tim to get it back on the road. Will start the work next springish when I finish the little Shasta. We'll have little Dottie to camp in and the big ham to work on Best of both worlds to me. That's all the pics I have before the largest ham in the county was wrapped for winter.
Old Martha Washington stove.
Seemingly original table assembly and obvious water damage in the front.
Curb side/rear above bed. Obvious work ahead. Original rear, opposing bench seats that made into a bunk have been replaced with a permanent, 2X4 frame bed. More work here. It'll be a long journey for certain.
Thanks for looking! RJ
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Post by vikx on Dec 21, 2014 20:32:48 GMT -8
Thanks for the pix, RJ. The lights are probably wired into the old 110 system. Be interesting what you find behind that 12 volt fixture...
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Post by mobiltec on Dec 21, 2014 20:42:31 GMT -8
How about some old dish towels or the like rubber banded or duct taped around the hooks to protect? Bungies do kind of make sense opposed to just clothes line or whatever else fits the grommet holes in said tarp, since it would be under some slight tension all the time. Larry, have you tried anything similar since even though you don't have winter, I'm thinking you get some serious wind occasionally? I use parachute cord. Works great and it gives a bit so it's almost like a bungie.
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Post by RJ on Dec 21, 2014 21:21:40 GMT -8
Thanks for the pix, RJ. The lights are probably wired into the old 110 system. Be interesting what you find behind that 12 volt fixture... Yes sir, me too. Hard to tell what lurks beneath those walls. I'm pretty sure I'll be "phoning a friend" for some wiring insight . There's a surge protector/wiring strip with multiple switches by the door the seller said operates most of the 12V lights. He actually was selling the trailer for a friend.
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Post by vikx on Dec 21, 2014 21:59:21 GMT -8
Oh boy, the wiring sounds like my cuppa tea! A MESS. Yeah! I'm here for ya. Hope you need help. LOL.
My Hanson had 110 lights over the door side dinette and in the back above the sleeping area. I'm guessing your PO used the 110 wiring for 12 volt operation. There's also a light above the stove and over the sink.
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Post by SusieQ on Dec 21, 2014 22:47:52 GMT -8
Great trailer, RJ. I love the interior. The stove is awesome.
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Post by Teachndad on Feb 5, 2015 16:58:36 GMT -8
Coool Trailer, man!
Looking forward to the progress report(s)
Rod
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Post by RJ on Feb 5, 2015 18:50:10 GMT -8
Coool Trailer, man! Looking forward to the progress report(s) Rod Thanks Rod. Will get rolling on the large ham as soon as the little Shasta is done. Anxious to start on the big bird.
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