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Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 05-31-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,119
Posted By maidencomfort
Coming in late, but I recently took out my...

Coming in late, but I recently took out my jack-knife couch and added 2 beds. The bottom is short because of electrical/water heater space, but it’s perfect for my 9 year old. It is directly on the...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 07-29-2019, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,326
Posted By maidencomfort
I just pulled the capacitors off the AC and took...

I just pulled the capacitors off the AC and took them to the local grainger supply store to get new ones. Like $25.
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 07-18-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,672
Posted By maidencomfort
My 89 classic has the cords on the outside....

My 89 classic has the cords on the outside. There’s a box on the side near the roof that is about as far back as the AC. Inside the cubby where the shore power cord is stored is another thinner cord....
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 11-20-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 41,714
Posted By maidencomfort
you were so smart to mark all the measurements...

you were so smart to mark all the measurements and take pictures! I wish I had done that. Rebuilding has been a HUGE learning experience ;)
Forum: Exterior 10-27-2016, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,905
Posted By maidencomfort
There is a crack :/ happened with the window out...

There is a crack :/ happened with the window out when trying to remove the fridge vent. It goes from the window to the vent opening, so can't get any bigger. It's bondo'd on the inside (had the whole...
Forum: Exterior 10-26-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,905
Posted By maidencomfort
New butyl tape for windows

I just reinstalled a window, and I'm not sure if I should have put the butyl tape on the window or side of the camper (that's what I did)but it's sticking out pretty far from the widow edge. Should I...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 10-18-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,952
Posted By maidencomfort
yes - it's just to keep it cool while travelling....

yes - it's just to keep it cool while travelling. If I'm not going to have electric hook ups, we'll bring a cooler. I may try some solar panels down the road as well. I just can't justify the cost...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 10-17-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,952
Posted By maidencomfort
good to know the issue - thank you for sharing. ...

good to know the issue - thank you for sharing. I can access my batter with the top down (there's a hinge in my cover) but I want to add a second battery to run an invertor for the electric mini...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-29-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,767
Posted By maidencomfort
Materials for rebuilding the walls and ceiling

For those of you that have had to go all the way to the outside skin to rebuild your walls and/or ceiling, what did you use? I had planned on using a plywood, Styrofoam, plywood sandwich on both. But...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-28-2016, 07:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,027
Posted By maidencomfort
My ex came over and helped me decide. Just going...

My ex came over and helped me decide. Just going to separate. I can cut the wood (the original isn't really wood - not sure what they used) to go between the fiberglass and styrofoam into smaller...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-27-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,027
Posted By maidencomfort
take off the fibreglass side panel, separate the top and bottom, or both?

You always find nice suprises, right?

So, I knew that the wall layers were fiberglass, thin plywood, styrofoam insulation, thing plywood, and then vinyl "wall paper".

got to tearing the inside...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-21-2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,781
Posted By maidencomfort
The roof is almost finished. Just need to put...

The roof is almost finished. Just need to put one more coat of sealer on, and put the trim on, and put the fan and escape hatch back in. There were SO many holes, and I was suprised at how big some...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-20-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,960
Posted By maidencomfort
Wow!! Great job! I have to replace all the wood...

Wow!! Great job! I have to replace all the wood in the bottom of 2 sides, and I'm envious of how easy it looks with the skin off. But I dont want to take the skin off to do it, lol. So I'm...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-16-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,131
Posted By maidencomfort
Thanks!! I will definitely do that. Having a...

Thanks!! I will definitely do that. Having a starting point helps in making sure I order the right size.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-16-2016, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,131
Posted By maidencomfort
Screw size?

I know I've seen it somewhere, but I can't find it now after looking for hours lol
I need to order new screws - and I know that it's cheapest from Amazon. But what size? Anyone have a link?
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-15-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,781
Posted By maidencomfort
It will be right about 90 for the high temp for...

It will be right about 90 for the high temp for the next week or so... Not a whole lot cooler, but it doesn't stay that hot for long anymore, so more time that we can actually work!
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-15-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,675
Posted By maidencomfort
Do you have a link for it on Amazon?

Do you have a link for it on Amazon?
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-15-2016, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,781
Posted By maidencomfort
major repairs day 1

I'm starting with the roof. There are holes in the aluminum along the sides that has allowed water in to run down the inside walls. Figure fixing the problem needs to be done first, then I can move...
Forum: Exterior 08-18-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,820
Posted By maidencomfort
I know this is an old post, but I'm getting ready...

I know this is an old post, but I'm getting ready to do some major work on mine. The aluminum surrounding the lower beam on my camper is pretty corroded and weak at the back corner. It will need...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-01-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,540
Posted By maidencomfort
check the battery :) That was my problem, it...

check the battery :) That was my problem, it would squeek a bit and sound like it was trying, but stuck on something. I couldn't get the safety bar to raise because I couldn't get it up all the way...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 07-30-2016, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,949
Posted By maidencomfort
I'm not worried about resale value. I've already...

I'm not worried about resale value. I've already gotten my money and then some out of it. I kind of figure I have a "free" camper that I'm starting with. And again, I have more time than money. $4k...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 07-29-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,949
Posted By maidencomfort
Yeah, it's pretty much everywhere except on the...

Yeah, it's pretty much everywhere except on the front wall and the wall with the door, except the very back part of that has damage too.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 07-28-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,949
Posted By maidencomfort
Where to start? 1989 20' with water damage

I bought it from a guy down the road 4 years ago. He had repaired a roof leak, but never fixed the walls. My daughter had been "living" in it while finishing nursing school (large family, it gave...
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