'72 Tradewind 25' Full Monty

[Monza]

Originally Posted by hbf442

Hey Monza,

Did you take any pictures from inside your TW after you popped the top off? I'm curious how you framed it.

I bad one, sorry if this reply is late. It's not popped off here but was right after.

Simple but it worked for a long time. A 2X4 across the back as pictured and one similar in the front, one higher upfront holding the door somewhat square. A 2X4 holding them together.

[Monza]

My thread, I think I mentioned before should be called the Full Monty Stall.

Made some progress, here it sits, the shell is now back on the frame.

[Monza]

I added a three-inch lift, beefier new axles, it looks really high? Too high? The wife says so, but it'll be great for boondocking in the mountains. Plus the shell has been on the ground for like a year- so it seems really high.

Plus it is leveled up on my sloped driveway and the front is really high.

Someone tell me I'm not too high

[Monza]

The shell isn't really fitting super well back on the new subfloor, really tight at the back, still needs to wiggle down a bit. While the front corners are loose, too loose, is it because my new floor isn't really the right size? Could be- the old floor was pretty rotten unable to make a perfect replica.

I'll make it work, I may have to remove the rivets from the very front panel and the front corners to get rid of the slack in there. In essence, pulling the corners in tighter to the floorboard. If that makes sense.

I'll review some threads, anyone experience of know what I'm talking about? Suggestions?

Thanks, Happy Airstreaming.

[jballauer]

Monza:

Good to see some progress. I'm still spinning my wheels on mine, but looks like I'm gonna be able to make a little headway soon.

My shell fit a little snug in some places as well. I wouldn't concern myself too much with it. I think over time it'll settle and wiggle into a better position. I would make sure that it's well riveted to the channels and you've done a good job of weatherproofing, especially when you put back on the belly pan and outer waist strip (whatever we call that thing).

When loaded, the ride height should settle quite a bit...even more over time. I'd rather start too high than too low. That lift-kit exists for a reason, as does the reason why so many people change the down-angle when ordering new axles.

jay
1972 Tradewind 25'