nccamper
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Post by nccamper on Apr 29, 2023 5:59:05 GMT -8
mmh, too tight and you'll crush it like an egg. (Don't ask me how I know)
The idea is to reinforce where possible. Or better yet, build a skeleton inside the camper. A split in the seam will catch air like a parachute. Another idea...wrap in addition to blocking and support framing.
This camper had a small seam issue up front...I made it from TX to NC
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Post by mmh on May 1, 2023 9:45:32 GMT -8
Thanks, I was worried about exactly that. Hadn't thought about plastic wrap! I'll totally do that as well. Going to brace where I can, it's just going to be tricky without measurements/cordless saw (no electricity at our site). I taped it up with gaffers tape and will likely add more for the trip. But I'll bring up my hacksaw as well. This is why I was really wanting to do it on site. But my stress level was ramping up too high over missing what supplies to bring and going 30 min each way to a Home Depot and having to head 90 minutes BACK towards home (halfway) and BACK up the mountain since I need those measurements to get the aluminum. 
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Post by nccamper on May 1, 2023 20:56:55 GMT -8
Here are lots of photos you might find helpful
You need to do complete blocking with rot like you have. Take your time.
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Post by mmh on May 4, 2023 14:12:03 GMT -8
Here are lots of photos you might find helpful
You need to do complete blocking with rot like you have. Take your time.
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Post by mmh on Oct 30, 2023 11:28:10 GMT -8
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Post by Teachndad on Oct 30, 2023 12:05:30 GMT -8
Wow, MMH! Success! I missed your initial posts back in April.
Cool that you got it home! Love the Halloween decor!
Cheers,
Rod
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