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Postby reid37 » Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:15 pm

i've got a used 4x8 frame, its been beefed up some, i'm happy with it, its not going to be a tear drop, but i dont want to build a box. i been looking for t/t siding, not having any luck there. how well does plywood hold up? thiking 1/4" ply on sides, any info will be apreached. thanks, reid
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Postby bobhenry » Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:55 pm

Pardon my stupidity what is t/t siding :oops:
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Postby Dale M. » Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:23 am

bobhenry wrote:Pardon my stupidity what is t/t siding :oops:


Possibly Travel/Trailer siding. Probably meaning aluminum "skin" used on travel trailers...

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Postby reid37 » Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:57 am

t/t stands for travel trailer. the first time i saw it i had to call to find out. yes, i am wondering if there is a supplier for the outer skin for t/t's, i've looked at some posts & didn't find any supplier to the outer covering except wood. i dont know if wood would be appropiate for the sides for a 6' tall X 8' lng t/t, i'm taking this 1 step at a time. will be using 1/2" treated for floor, then covering w/ 1/8" plywood.
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Postby Dale M. » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:31 am

Check into places where they do motorhome or truck trailer repairs... You can skin trailer with aluminum sheet (sheet metal), fiberglass panels, Filon(sp?) (sort of fiber glass material) or just have it natural wood...

You have to sort of think outsider of the box and be a little creative....

There is a place in Hollister Ca that sells Filon sheet ...

http://www.all-rite.com/index.php

Here is link to list of suppliers....

http://www.glen-l.com/campers/suppliers.html

Also try local RV Salvage yards....

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