Roof flange solutions for 14" x 26" Astrodome roof vent.

[Petethefeet]

Originally Posted by 62overlander

Now that is a good looking solution.... have you seen this thread http://www.airforums.com/forums/f455...tch-37829.html ? A possible alternative to the regular....

Yeah, I have seen that thread, it's great, and I do really like that alternative. I have new lifters which I would prefer to utilize, mainly because of their expense,so probably will not be doing it on the sovereign, but I would like to give it a try on another trailer, those pics of Wally sticking out of the opening just look so classic to me. It is almost like the " Great Helmsman ".
Pete

[Petethefeet]

Originally Posted by 62overlander

This seller must read the forums and list the things being discussed... I have seen this happen a few times now. eBay Motors: AIRSTREAM ROOF VENT CURB SPARTAN SILVER STREAK TRAILER (item 220229164134 end time May-04-08 18:16:12 PDT) Start a thread about where to find used floor tiles and within a few days he will list those.

Mmmmm. Not really ready for used floor tiles yet, but never say never, could use an entire interior skin without any penetrations for the Sovereign though, might get lucky!

[Frank's Trailer Works]

You total interior skins are right here Airparts Inc. Homepage. They will send it to you in boxes and you just put it in. Nice virgin aluminum. I highly recommend them for their service is excellent.

[Frank's Trailer Works]

also... the fiberglass end cap, you asked if it was structural. I believe it is. I covered it instead of replacing it as to not mess with strength.

[Petethefeet]

Sounds like good advice, thanks.
Pete

[Motoman]

Originally Posted by Petethefeet

Waahey! Just got my recycled roof surround back, from my friend the reluctant welder. Gave it a clean and painted with zinc rich paint. It is'nt perfect by any means but should be good to go now and may even be able to reuse the gasket surrounding the top, I hope to get it installed very soon.

Pete, your reluctant welder did a good job. From the looks of it I assume that you are using the later Astrodome style with the rounded corners.

[Petethefeet]

Originally Posted by Motoman

Pete, your reluctant welder did a good job. From the looks of it I assume that you are using the later Astrodome style with the rounded corners.

Yes, I have had the cover shelved for a couple of years so the way the surround turned out in the end , it is compatable. Although I think I recall AndyR advising that you can use a square cover on a round cornered, but not the other way around anyway. I'm not really sure how square/ round any alternatives are without actually seeing them in the flesh, but I'm heading up to California in June so might try and see an example then, and their respective light. The corner radius on the cover I have is what looks to me to be about 1 inch ( 25 mm ), and goes well with my surround I think. It feels like a good light in the mock up, maybe a slightly greenish hue ( although the pic does'nt show it ), which matches the glass tint. And I expect the mesh screen will diffuse it somewhat ( so I'm not looking at raw fiberglass at least! ). I may have to adapt things a little for the lifter brackets on the inside though, but I cannot see it being too hard. Hope your own recovery is progressing well, Motoman.
Pete