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cwf · 01-22-2015, 11:51 PM

for the inner fender... I would arrange so that it is 'removable' without disturbing the floor. In other words, they should be mounted from the outside of the AS interior. You can properly seal so that water has difficulty getting underneath and attack the frame or floor... AND, should you ever throw a shoe damaging the underside, you could remove the damaged fender from the wheel well area without tearing up inside the AS..

Fixxxer · 01-26-2015, 11:17 PM

I was just looking at the wheel wells this weekend trying to figure out what to do, but I like your plan! I will look closely at that before I proceed.

thumbelinadj · 02-02-2015, 01:41 PM

Question for you on the insulation. I noticed you did one layer of 1' and it was on top of the frame. Then you placed the plywood on top. Is that what I am seeing? Why not two layers of the 1' and why not under the frame in between? Thank you!

Fixxxer · 02-04-2015, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by thumbelinadj

Question for you on the insulation. I noticed you did one layer of 1' and it was on top of the frame. Then you placed the plywood on top. Is that what I am seeing? Why not two layers of the 1' and why not under the frame in between? Thank you!

The insulation was cut to fit between the frame,so the floor is sitting on the frame. My tanks are going up into the frame and touching the insulation,I didn't want to lose another inch of space taken up by insulation. We won't be camping in the winter so Im not too worried about the floor being cooler in the summer.

Fixxxer · 03-30-2015, 11:10 PM

A lot of small things to do that take up so much time! Finally have the 2 maxxair fans , and vent with maxxair cover on. Polished the roof in a few areas before I set them in.
I also de-anodized bunch of mouldings so I was able to polish them easily!

youngpeck · 03-31-2015, 08:18 AM

Please explain the procedure for "de-anodizing" the moldings.

Fixxxer · 04-01-2015, 12:00 AM

I mixed 2 tablespoons Drano granules in 1 gallon of warm water and put it in a 1 1/2 " abs pipe capped off at one end. Insert the moulding and leave for a 1/2 hour or more ,then rinse of with a pressure washer. Be careful of the fumes and use rubber gloves when handling. I only had an 8ft piece of abs , but I did one end of the 14ft piece ,then flipped it end for end.

youngpeck · 04-01-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Fixxxer

I mixed 2 tablespoons Drano granules in 1 gallon of warm water and put it in a 1 1/2 " abs pipe capped off at one end. Insert the moulding and leave for a 1/2 hour or more ,then rinse of with a pressure washer. Be careful of the fumes and use rubber gloves when handling. I only had an 8ft piece of abs , but I did one end of the 14ft piece ,then flipped it end for end.

Very nice! I'll try it soon. Thanks much.

Fixxxer · 06-03-2015, 11:25 PM

Still working on it , just so many little things that are time consuming! Had the body all riveted on but had a problem with the panels bulging when I was fitting the wheel wells. I had to drill out the rivets at the corners and add spacers to move the body back. live and learn, it has been challenging but also rewarding.! I know it will be nice when done!

streaming24 · 08-26-2015, 09:04 PM

When you decided on the new frame, that looks great by the way, did you use the old one for the pattern? How did you determine the size of the material? What do you think the built up frame cost.

Fixxxer · 09-08-2015, 07:05 PM

I had the old frame right beside the new frame build, so I could copy it as much as possible but changed a few minor things.
I used a slightly thicker material but it was 2x5 tubing.
I priced it out and it was going to cost $3000 to get it built by a local shop. So I bought everything myself and only spent $1100!