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04-15-2020, 08:25 AM
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#261
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"Alumi-holic"
1982 31' Airstream 310
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 731
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Thanks for the tip and encouragement!
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04-15-2020, 10:55 AM
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#262
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4 Rivet Member
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Londonderry
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 287
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kvsterling
Can also use the metal mesh for added strength in the repair area.
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I wonder if fiberglass cloth might also work for added strength. You
would not have any rust problems. I have some JB Weld
epoxy intended for plastic. I wonder if that might work better?
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04-15-2020, 01:58 PM
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#263
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4 Rivet Member
1984 27' Airstream 270
West Chester
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 498
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These tanks are made of HDPE, the material is inherently inert which is good that it doesn’t break down or react to chemicals. It also means there is a lot of glue, cement, and sealant that just doesn’t bond to it. I even tried a 2-part plastic bonding kit that advertised it worked with HDPE and failed about 50% of the test trials. No PVC or CPVC stuff worked for me. Wound up plastic welding it all
Since your weak spot is in that corner, maybe grind back your support bar so it doesn’t stress your repaired area when you re-install
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04-15-2020, 05:26 PM
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#264
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"Alumi-holic"
1982 31' Airstream 310
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 731
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Deja-Vu...or 3rd times the Charm Redux!
Thank you!
Will take another stab at plastic welding next week, installing some of the new cabinets.
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04-15-2020, 05:28 PM
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#265
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"Alumi-holic"
1982 31' Airstream 310
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 731
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04-15-2020, 06:29 PM
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#266
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Rivet Master
1982 28' Airstream 280
Port Angeles
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,942
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cesalie2
Thank you!
Will take another stab at plastic welding next week, installing some of the new cabinets.
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Part of welding is clean surfaces and welding in a clean atmosphere with inert gases or fluxes to keep the weld clean. The guy who welded my tank did an awful lot of scraping and cutting to get to a clean base material. He even scrapped the plastic filler rod prior to welding. His explanation was that plastic oxidizes and that oxidation must be removed prior to welding in order to create a strong weld.
I have never tried plastic welding but after watching him I was impressed and the tank looks great.
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04-15-2020, 06:34 PM
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Silver Dreams
1988 34.5' Airstream 345
Columbus
, OH
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 147
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Beautiful! Awesome work my friend. Similar to what we did. Looking forward to seeing your hard work pay off.
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1988 345LE "Rosie"
-Jerry
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04-16-2020, 08:44 AM
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#268
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"Alumi-holic"
1982 31' Airstream 310
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 731
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stream3
Beautiful! Awesome work my friend. Similar to what we did. Looking forward to seeing your hard work pay off.
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04-16-2020, 06:17 PM
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#269
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"Alumi-holic"
1982 31' Airstream 310
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 731
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Testing an idea to mount the upper kitchen cabinets...
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04-16-2020, 06:19 PM
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#270
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"Alumi-holic"
1982 31' Airstream 310
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 731
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Re-installed LR Shades...
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04-16-2020, 06:19 PM
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#271
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"Alumi-holic"
1982 31' Airstream 310
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 731
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Guess what is going to happen here?
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04-16-2020, 06:25 PM
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#272
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"Alumi-holic"
1982 31' Airstream 310
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 731
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Had a little extra time, followed advice from Kvsterling and Smartstream...2nd attempt at Plastic Welding.
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04-17-2020, 10:57 AM
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#273
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cesalie2
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My guess is storage space or mouse condos......
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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04-17-2020, 04:22 PM
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#274
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"Alumi-holic"
1982 31' Airstream 310
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 731
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04-17-2020, 04:23 PM
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#275
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"Alumi-holic"
1982 31' Airstream 310
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 731
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Ooh the mailman just drove up...
One of tomorrow’s projects!
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04-17-2020, 04:23 PM
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#276
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cesalie2
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So what are the mice going to do?!
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Air forums # 1674
1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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04-17-2020, 04:26 PM
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#277
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"Alumi-holic"
1982 31' Airstream 310
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 731
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As I am adding storage drawers under each cabinet, plan to repurpose this furnace duct...
Attached the old duct ring and plan to use this new “T” in the WC.
Ahh heated toilet!
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04-17-2020, 04:27 PM
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#278
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"Alumi-holic"
1982 31' Airstream 310
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 731
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Deja-Vu...or 3rd times the Charm Redux!
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04-17-2020, 04:30 PM
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#279
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"Alumi-holic"
1982 31' Airstream 310
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 731
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
So what are the mice going to do?!
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Enjoy the new sauna! 🤣
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04-18-2020, 04:37 PM
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#280
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"Alumi-holic"
1982 31' Airstream 310
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 731
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