construction

I've never owned a trailer before and Im about to begin skinning. Does anybody have experince with normal wear and tear on their teardrop without diamond plate? Any pics? I am planning on traditional .040 aluminum skin over 1/4 inch ply (two sheets of bent 1/8 inch)

I am the owner of a 2017 Thor A.C.E. 27.2 and I am looking to obtain any available construction drawings, wall framing layouts, or documentation showing stud and reinforcement/backer locations. Has anyone had any luck obtaining these?! Thanks!

Will someone verify the construction of the upper half on a 1994, wood or box metal. I’m looking at a 1994 and it needs ceiling and wall repair. Thanks

Hello fellow owners, We just purchased a Jay Flight 261BHS and was wondering if there are any drawings of the construction of the walls and ceiling. Would like to mount TV and put curtains in the bunks.

Hi everyone… I’m considering buying a coachmen 2457BH and have some concerns about the laminated floor construction. Can anyone provide some input, good or bad, about this construction? I had a bad experience with a 2018 TT and hoping to avoid that this time. Thanks

My 2005 Forest River Sierra travel trailer has aluminum framing in the walls, which I love, because it means when the rain inevitably gets in, the walls will not lose structural integrity. But the floor and roof are framed in wood, and I've already had a rafter rot out. Why the difference...

From I45 west on I 10, construction for several miles. Only 2 lanes will be open for a couple of years. The SB 45 exit to I 10 is closed. Be prepared for traffic backup and detours.

Can someone tell me a few things.... how do i get a roof plan from GD? what are the roof trussed made from? is there a standard truss spacing? Thanks in advance! Doug

We are taking a fall color trip in our 27' Class C in Missouri. We are coming from Omaha, NE using I29 to KC & I70 east. It's after this that I'm investigating for any low bridges, etc. Using the major sites listed below are there any routes/highways/byways we should consider avoiding? I am...

San Juan Skyway/Million Dollar Highway/US 550, Durango to Silverton. Drove it today. We’re here until mid-October. 2 construction areas that are one-lane only and each has up to a 20 minute wait. And 20 minutes is pretty accurate. So, Long lines and the associated mess once it’s your turn. I...

2013 Surveyor SP260 Can you believe it?Was mounted into HOLOW WALL......no wall stud present.....3/16 lag screwa into the no more than 1/8 inch outside skin. The only solution available to me was to use quarter inch threaded rod right through the wall to the inside with a washer and a dome...

If you have knowledge about the general quality of trailers made by ORV vs Northwood AF, pls advise. My biggest interest is first the frames on each, and then other items that are hard to access for replacement/repair. Yes, I have read the "Broken frame" discussion on the ORV section. I'm just...

Howdy all. I found a good deal on a used Work & Play ULTRA 25UDT. Always wanted a W&P. Found a nice one owner used but it is 11 years old and was stored out side year round in Bismarck, North Dakota. I was under the impression that it was a full metal construction but after some further research...

Here’s a pic. While gassing up, I looked at the trailer side and noticed the siding had opened up, high on the driver side. I stopped at the next rest stop, got out my expando ladder, and pushed it back in the groove of the upper piece. Weird!

My floor at the entrance and the bathroom became soft recently. I had to have somebody replace it and he said he Never seen anything like it. Apparently, the supports are 4 feet apart and under the 1/4 plywood is Styrofoam! Due to constant traffic the Styrofoam had cracked due to only 1/4...

Hello, I am the proud new owner of a "used" 2021 Project M. I'm still a couple weeks away from picking it up from the current owner but the wheels in my head are turning on how I'm going to customize it. The previous owner went pretty bare-bones with what he ordered from the factory and I'd...

I've read a lot about Camper/Trailer construction, and i've seen lots of issues with molding and mildew etc. The Trailer solution seems to be "dont let it get wet to begin with", and "use a dehumidifier". Those are good tips, but i was wondering if there are better types of materials i could use...

Howdy, My name is Noah, I've been dreaming of building a skoolie for a few years now, but a thought struck me today. I have no idea what I'm doing! I've done house renovations before (wiring, plumbing, carpentry) and know how to do it on a house, but houses and buses are way different. If...

Was driving up from Springfield on 55 Tuesday and hit a construction zone from heck. The construction company had ground the concrete down on the bridge overpasses except for where the expansion joints are. Probably 6 to 8 bridges. The concrete was sticking up at least 4" and to make the...

Looking to find the Wall thickness and construction differences between the Eagle HT, Eagle, North Point, and Pinnacle. Purely out of curiosity. I can't seem to find specs on the wall construction and thickness anywhere on any of Jayco's brands. Anybody know or know where to find this info?

Hello, I am looking for some help with some final questions that I have about the Grand Design fifth wheel model 374TH. I currently own a 2004 Dodge Ram Dually with the high output diesel, dual disk clutch (6 speed) and a Jake break so im confident in that I have a good tow rig. I was raised...

Ok maybe this has been discussed before but I couldn't find a post similar. I have saw dust that accumulates under the front edge of my kitchen island on my 2017 Voltage 3605. Doesn't matter if I am hauling or parked. I vacuum it up and after a few days it reappears. At first I thought mice...

Hey guys! I’m new to this group and would like to find out if it’s possible to hire someone to help build our dream home on wheels. We are intimidated about taking on such a project with no real experience and need to find someone who has experience building and living in a bus. We have a new...

I've seen it done both ways. Any insight is much appreciated! :Thanx:

Hi all, Does anyone know how the frame of the 189 FBR is built? Specifically the back wall. I was thinking of bolting something through the wall but was afraid that the torque from bouncing might just rip the wall off the camper. I know it has an aluminum frame but is the frame attached at the...