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Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-30-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
I do have a few thoughts, and some are good, some...

I do have a few thoughts, and some are good, some are even valid.

First, the bulb part of the seal is just below the top of the 4x4. Maybe 1/8” down, and the stapled flange of the seal is below...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-25-2024, 07:16 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Great idea Sam! I will do that!

Great idea Sam! I will do that!
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-24-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Happy Camper!

I know this has been covered in a different section on this sight, but for those who are following my progress, or lack of progress here, I will briefly explain my last conquest. (Even though others...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-19-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Roof Rail Frame Addition

Moving on to the roof section. I don't question the overall strength of the original frame, but it bothered me that the second bay from the front of the camper was only two 1" rails and that is also...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-18-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
We have lift-off!

So far, so good! I just need to tweak the cables a little bit to get it perfect!
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-16-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Great question! And the only issue I can think of...

Great question! And the only issue I can think of would be possibly the area around the windows that would flex just enough to allow water penetration? But I also wonder if the wall is dry would it...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-13-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
It seemed like a good day to work on some odds...

It seemed like a good day to work on some odds and ends.

The original tan skirting looked, well, old! And it was different shades of tan. So today I tackled the left side. The DW vocally approved...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-13-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
That was my thought as well. And with the new...

That was my thought as well. And with the new outriggers almost in line with the A/C, it can only help prolong bad things from happening.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-10-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
The third outrigger

I now have the third outrigger installed on the left side. It is placed right in front of the front axle, almost center of the camper. I wanted/needed a third one on the right side to help prevent...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-06-2024, 08:02 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Thanks! Fortunately all the cabinets are in great...

Thanks! Fortunately all the cabinets are in great shape, so that will speed up the process.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-06-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Yes it does!! And I find as I get older, the...

Yes it does!! And I find as I get older, the heavy stuff gets heavier!! ;)
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-05-2024, 03:02 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
I figured I better put an update out there before...

I figured I better put an update out there before I forgot where I left off.

The left wall Filon is glued and complete with the openings cut out and windows fitted. The cable brackets are mounted...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-29-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Yeah, and me along with it! :D

Yeah, and me along with it! :D
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-28-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Thanks Jack! I used the original Filon ‘skin’ for...

Thanks Jack! I used the original Filon ‘skin’ for my pattern (since this side came off in almost one piece. I laid it out and traced the openings onto the plywood.
I then placed the actual windows...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-28-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Outer 1/4” plywood glued and cured. ...

Outer 1/4” plywood glued and cured.

Openings cut through exterior, foam, and interior plywood at the same time.

Windows dry fitted before Filon is glued down.

Lessens learned between the...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-25-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
The 1” foam board has been fitted and glued. Once...

The 1” foam board has been fitted and glued. Once it has cured I will be ready to glue down the interior wall.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-21-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Ouch!! We all seem to wear the scars of things...

Ouch!! We all seem to wear the scars of things sharp and things that can leave a mark!
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-20-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
I can relate to that!! Someone was watching out...

I can relate to that!! Someone was watching out for you that time!

My latest happened 6 months ago. I was drilling a hole in a hitch/drawbar pin with the drill press. I even stood there a few...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-19-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Wall Frame stiffener/support

As usual, last week the temperatures were in the balmy range around here, in the upper 50’s and 60’s. And for some unknown reason, I didn’t take advantage of the nice temps. So today with the temp at...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-19-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Sounds like you are getting along great with your...

Sounds like you are getting along great with your 3-D printer Jack. I will be following along to see what other fun things you will be making.

You do know if you bought the extra-super-delux...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-18-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
That’s great Jack, keep us posted on your 3-D...

That’s great Jack, keep us posted on your 3-D adventures!! It sounds like a fun toy (ah, I mean an awesome machine!) ;)
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-17-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Just a quick update so you don’t think I gave up...

Just a quick update so you don’t think I gave up or quit the project.

Driver’s side wall material has been removed from the wall framing. The framing has been cleaned up and ready for gluing the...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-10-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Yup, that’s a fact! Been through a few total...

Yup, that’s a fact! Been through a few total (home) renovations, each time the DW says, “Never again!” But yet, we do, and we are.

Not sure if it is addictive or habit forming, but it is always...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-09-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Left wall is becoming history!

WOO-HOO!! Left wall came off today! Wasn’t much holding it, and I’m glad it is on the floor now.

I was amazed at how much mold was in this wall. The interior wall looked solid and there wasn’t...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-07-2024, 05:49 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 3,383
Posted By RahnA
Right Side Mounted!

After completing a few minor task and more than one prayer, the right side wall is in place!!

The new guide blocks look like they will work great! Cables attached and lubed, I won’t fasten the...
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