Some update info on the build. Still making some progress on the planning and acquisition side of this camper. While the build is sidelined, I'm still making some changes when time allows. First up is while doing other work of been looking at the profile board on the wall. I decided to rework the front wall to reduce the long flat spot in the original version. I pulled the front bottom corner in 7" and formed a curve. Then I eased the radius at the top a couple inches too. Now there is only about 14" of flat to the wall. Just what I need to install the front window in.
Speaking of windows the new jalousie windows I ordered for this are here. I'm real happy with them. There will be a total of 5 used in the build. Also found and ordered some new 5.5" round tail lights too. Just could not bring myself to use the lights salvaged from the donor pop up. To me nothing says vintage camper like jalousie windows and big round tail lights. I also popped for $12 worth of new led side marker and clearance lights. Looking at the lights from the pop up they had a bunch of old caulk and so forth to clean off of them. Plus they were nothing special to look at. Not worth the time and effort.
I've also been really reading the foamie section here on the forum. What I've read there has caused me to change my mind on wall construction. I don't think I'm going to insulate the outside shell and PMF over it. From what I've read and seen, the foam exterior seems to hard to fair before the PMF application. The PMF really shows the surface irregularities. So I think I'm just going to do a built panel wall. A 3mm ply outer skin, a 3/4" foam insulation core, with a 3mm ply inside wall skin.
I'm about half way done with the project that sidelined this one. Looking forward to get back to work on this.
- Modified front wall profile
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