First post, my 5x10 v-nose build

[flboy]

That looks like the inside of a cozy cabin. Really nice job!

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[McDave]

Wow! You don't mess around. That was knocked out in record time. Really nice job, lovin' the colors and overall feel. That looks like just the kind of place where I'd like to hang out. Your skills are showing....
Well done.. ..

McDave

PS, That cypress is some kind of beautiful...

[RandyH]

Is that burlap on the ceiling? If so, did you glue it?

Randy

[Hader]

Wow!

[tsyj]

Thanks everyone, it's been a fun build. I'm lucky I am self employed, and am able to take the time to work on it when I want to.
I got the hitch mount done, and bike rack installed.

I'll post some pics of all that tomorrow if the weather is a bit nicer than it was today.

Is that burlap on the ceiling? If so, did you glue it?

Randy

Hey Randy, yes it is burlap from Amazon, here: https://smile.amazon.com/Wide-Yard-Long ... urlap&th=1

I screwed some 1.5" strips of 1/2" plywood to the roof members with some self tapping screws, then I stapled the burlap to the plywood strips. I made some cypress trim strips 1.5" wide and nailed them on top of the burlap to hide the staples.

I tried to do a panorama shot to show everything:



I'm going to get the steam iron out and get some of those wrinkles out if possible.

[RandyH]

Thanks everyone, it's been a fun build. I'm lucky I am self employed, and am able to take the time to work on it when I want to.
I got the hitch mount done, and bike rack installed.

I'll post some pics of all that tomorrow if the weather is a bit nicer than it was today.

Is that burlap on the ceiling? If so, did you glue it?

Randy

Hey Randy, yes it is burlap from Amazon, here: https://smile.amazon.com/Wide-Yard-Long ... urlap&th=1

I screwed some 1.5" strips of 1/2" plywood to the roof members with some self tapping screws, then I stapled the burlap to the plywood strips. I made some cypress trim strips 1.5" wide and nailed them on top of the burlap to hide the staples.


Great idea!
Just thinking...what if I sprayed a light coat of contact cement on the foam board insulation and attached the burlap to it? Then, run trim strips every so often to help hold in place. Maybe this would work and not have a bunch of wrinkles or sagging.
Randy

[McDave]

@ Randy,
One thing that helps is to start at each end and have some tension in the headliner. Then add the next batten in at each end and that will make it a little tighter etc.etc.
The older cars used pockets sewn in the liner and wire rods across the liner in the pockets, newer cars are upholstered to foam, then installed into car.

McDave

[tsyj]

Great idea!
Just thinking...what if I sprayed a light coat of contact cement on the foam board insulation and attached the burlap to it? Then, run trim strips every so often to help hold in place. Maybe this would work and not have a bunch of wrinkles or sagging.
Randy

Hey, I used foil duct tape to hold the foam board in place. It won't release like regular duct tape will.

If you pull the material tight when you are stapling it, it will be nice and tight.
Problem I had is that the burlap came off the roll with built in snags, and thread pulls...I think it just happens, burlap is kind of a rough fabric anyways.
I did double it up because you could see through it with only one layer.

I like McDave's idea of using an area rug for the headliner....Seems like it would finish a lot nicer.

[tsyj]

Haven't done anything to the trailer since I've been in the mountains for a few days, but I did score something interesting I didn't even know existed.

A countertop, 110v icemaker. This thing makes ice every 8 minutes, and is going to be awesome when camping.

[McDave]

What a great idea. I could make several batches of ice while charging the battery with the generator, maybe an hour or so.
I'm guessin' it keeps it cold as long as you have 120v? So, a little bit of modification and whamo!... instant frozen Margaritas'. mmm, mmmmm, mmm. Ice is good, too.

McDave

[tsyj]

What a great idea. I could make several batches of ice while charging the battery with the generator, maybe an hour or so.
I'm guessin' it keeps it cold as long as you have 120v? So, a little bit of modification and whamo!... instant frozen Margaritas'. mmm, mmmmm, mmm. Ice is good, too.

McDave

Yeah, it will keep ice cold until the ice hopper fills up then it shuts off. So if you don't empty it the ice will melt back into water and it will start all over again.
It's going to be great to have continuous ice for drinks...been using the heck out of it at the house already.
If you're near electricity, this $90 ice maker beats the heck out of a $300 cooler.

[beachguy005]

Nice job on your project. I'm in the process of an 5x12 conversion and I was curious as to where, and how, you mounted the spare tire. I did see the drawing but not the actual.

[tsyj]

Nice job on your project. I'm in the process of an 5x12 conversion and I was curious as to where, and how, you mounted the spare tire. I did see the drawing but not the actual.

Hello, I bought this to mount the tire to one of the "studs" on the wall of my trailer: https://amazon.com/gp/product/B00RJKB2FQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But, as of now I have the tire laying down on the tongue and am using the u-bolts that came with the above kit to hold the tire in place.
Once I decide to mount a 20lb propane tank on the tongue, the tire will be moved. The tire makes a great spot for the garbage bag at camp, so I've left it as-is.

[beachguy005]

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I'm planning on mounting it like you drew it on your drawing. I'm using a U bolt style through the wall and while I've figured the support and bracing of it, I'm trying to figure the best way to protect the finish of the alu skin. Either a sacrificial panel of some sort or just ignore any abrasion to the finish because that's where the spare will always be.
I have a 5x12x5 high with a bullet nose like yours and I'd rather have a tongue box forward.

[tsyj]

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I'm planning on mounting it like you drew it on your drawing. I'm using a U bolt style through the wall and while I've figured the support and bracing of it, I'm trying to figure the best way to protect the finish of the alu skin. Either a sacrificial panel of some sort or just ignore any abrasion to the finish because that's where the spare will always be.
I have a 5x12x5 high with a bullet nose like yours and I'd rather have a tongue box forward.

You can buy "clear bra" material and install it where the tire will hit against the trailer. I'm going to buy a long skinny strip to use as a back splash behind where my outside countertop is because I've noticed scratches on the paint from the camp stove, and other items being scooted and hitting the black paint.

https://amazon.com/VViViD-Vinyl-Clear-Protection-Inches/dp/B017IZZCPM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485891306&sr=8-1&keywords=24%22+clear+bra