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01-27-2013, 07:40 PM
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#521
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2 Rivet Member
Tomball
, Texas
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 61
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Awesome, I'll check it out.
Also, it looks like your trailer came with the vinyl covered interior panels and I was wondering what you did to prep for paint, what type of paint/primer you used and how well its holding up. I keep finding myself referencing your build as I progress through mine. Much thanks for sharing your work.
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01-28-2013, 04:49 AM
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#522
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TxBxSx
Awesome, I'll check it out.
Also, it looks like your trailer came with the vinyl covered interior panels and I was wondering what you did to prep for paint, what type of paint/primer you used and how well its holding up. I keep finding myself referencing your build as I progress through mine. Much thanks for sharing your work.
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No vinyl in mine, I don't think that came along till the 70's, just zolitone and a couple coats of latex over that. After a good wash we primed everything then used a heavy duty enamel paint from our local hardware store.
Good luck with your project!
Doug
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02-16-2013, 06:59 AM
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#523
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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We finally ordered our new awning from Marti's Vintage Trailer Awnings, Marti was great to talk to and she sent us out samples of the colors that interested us. I also found quite a few recommendations for her work here on the forums and her prices seem very reasonable. We decided on brown vintage fancy, Trailer Awning Fabric | Marti's Trailer Awnings can't wait to set it up for the first time!
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06-24-2013, 04:58 PM
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#524
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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New Awning
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06-24-2013, 05:08 PM
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#525
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
Port Hadlock
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 864
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Good stuff Doug!!
-steve
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09-26-2013, 08:12 PM
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#526
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Great times in the Cruiser
We had a great time in the Cruiser this summer, about 20 nights spent in her and around 1800 miles. She has towed very well with no on the road issues. Three problems since getting her on the road last year:
1. Since I kept the original axel and installed new brake parts to it the brakes would lock up when backing. So I had to take things apart and grind down the arm that holds the magnet.
2. Roof vent over the bed in back wants to keep leaking but not always???
3. Had to replace the city water inlet/check valve. The check valve fell apart.
Nothing to serious and more importantly nothing kept us from camping!!
Still gets quite a bit of attention wherever we stop and it is always fun meeting new people!
I feel really pushed to get back on the road for a couple more weekends this year before the snow fly's.
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09-27-2013, 01:34 PM
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#527
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3 Rivet Member
1962 24' Tradewind
Colorado Springs
, CO
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 161
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Are you awning poles wooden? If not, the color makes it look more vintage.
Trailer looks incredible.
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Craig
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09-27-2013, 03:44 PM
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#528
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
Port Hadlock
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 864
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Nice Doug!
Our ancient trailers can be pretty darned reliable, can't they?
-steve
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09-28-2013, 07:25 AM
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#529
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2333
Are you awning poles wooden? If not, the color makes it look more vintage.
Trailer looks incredible.
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Thanks Craig and Steve
Craig the poles are aluminum( nothing better than aluminum) I did think about making them from wood but didn't want to store the long poles.
I got the orange pole idea from Steve and then found them at REI REI Adjustable Tarp Pole - Single at REI.com
And they collapse to 2ft for storage.
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03-22-2014, 08:24 AM
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#530
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Camping season is coming!
We are looking forward to our fast approaching camping season and starting to add a few more things to Nellie. The first addition this year is a new heater so we keep a little warmer when boon docking. Sometimes that perfect spot doesn't have any electric hookups, so far we have just used a small electric space heater. I looked at this little heater for a while and finally decided to try it out.
I liked that the venting was just a 1" stainless pipe and that it could go out through the original furnace vent so no extra vents out the roof.
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03-22-2014, 10:11 AM
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#531
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1950 Flying Cloud 7039
1950 21' Flying Cloud
Allen
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 611
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You might want to fabricate some screening for the vent
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03-22-2014, 10:27 AM
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#532
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FC7039
You might want to fabricate some screening for the vent
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Just looking for the right screen, I want something a little bigger then window screen and I'm sure I have something, just need to dig it out of my collection of good stuff
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03-22-2014, 11:36 AM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
Port Hadlock
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 864
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I think you'll like it, Doug!
I'm heading north through Oregon right now and this is the first time I've been plugged in since the end of November. My Dickinson has gotten a lot of use. It's great to have heat without the use of electrical power.
-steve
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03-22-2014, 01:03 PM
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#534
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pbearsailor
I think you'll like it, Doug!
I'm heading north through Oregon right now and this is the first time I've been plugged in since the end of November. My Dickinson has gotten a lot of use. It's great to have heat without the use of electrical power.
-steve
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I wish we were going through Oregon with you Steve! We are heading to Arkansas and the Ozarks in a few weeks. I thought about a Dickinson but it was quite a bit more$$ and took up a little more space. Thinking that may be our trip in 2015, maybe we can catch up to you out there ?
Doug
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03-22-2014, 02:40 PM
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#535
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
Port Hadlock
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 864
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tinman54
I wish we were going through Oregon with you Steve! Thinking that may be our trip in 2015, maybe we can catch up to you out there ?
Doug
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Come on out! To me the best time out here is after Labor Day. Summer good too, but lots of full campgrounds. Usually stays pretty dry till the rain switch gets turned on in November.
-Steve
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03-24-2014, 04:40 PM
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#536
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Shower floor mat.
After our last trip around Lake Superior we decided the bathroom/shower floor was pretty cold on bare feet! So I made a cedar floor over the stainless.
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03-25-2014, 09:06 AM
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#537
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tinman54
After our last trip around Lake Superior we decided the bathroom/shower floor was pretty cold on bare feet! So I made a cedar floor over the stainless.
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Dang! That looks great. What an awesome piece of work your bathroom is especially the cedar floor.
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03-25-2014, 05:32 PM
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#538
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Quote:
Originally Posted by desertair27
Dang! That looks great. What an awesome piece of work your bathroom is especially the cedar floor.
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Thanks, after this cold Wisconsin winter we are so looking forward to getting the cruiser out!!! Just a few weeks to go and we are on the road!
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03-28-2014, 04:17 PM
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#539
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Extension for front bench
The front bench was just long enough for me to lay down but a little narrow for sleeping. so I made an extension with a piano hinge and a piece of 1/8" aluminum. Now the grandkids can sleep over
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03-29-2014, 08:12 AM
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#540
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 551
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Just got a '54 cruiser- replacing floor
You sure seem to stay busy improving Nellie. Jennifer told me we get to see you guys soon. I'm looking forward to it I'm curious about your new heater and all your other improvements. I love the shower floor. It's beautiful
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