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Re: Regal Eagle for 4- 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby Gunguy05 » Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:47 pm

S. Heisley wrote:Brian, this is just an idea and I may be way off base; but, it looks to me like you're going to have to put some sort of wooden framework around each window, on the inside. :thinking:

So, what I would try to do is, first, cut out that wood framework out of some fairly sturdy wall-matching wood or plywood, making it reasonably thick and wide so that it will be at least twice as wide as the depth of your window's lip area and will have stable room for a few screws. (Second explanation: It should be wide enough so that the inside of the framework curve will be in the shape of your outside window opening but the outside of the framework curve will overlap the edge of the inside wood wall far enough to be able to secure it with screws.) Once this has been cut to shape, steam or otherwise curve the framework to match the curve of the window opening. Next, put the weather stripping around the edge of the window "glass", instead of in the window opening. If that works, you should be able to push the lightly warmed window, with the weather stripping around it, into the opening and secure it in place with the wooden window framework. If this works, you should be able to undo the window framework and take out the window and weather strip so that you can add a beading of an RV sealant of your choice and then re-install it all. What do you think? Wouldn't that work?

If you want to try it, I think I would make a separate little prototype window/wall and try a small version on that first, instead of on your actual cabin, just to be on the safe side.


I will see how it goes. I have been going over this, and some other possibilities in my head. Putting it on hold until the end of the build. Thanks for the input. It's always good to see other ideas.

Pressing onward. We got in most if not all of the parts that we need to get things campable for our now planned FEB 6th camping trip!!

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I painted the seal area with black bed liner paint that I got from harbor freight . The same stuff that I used on the bottom of the box. This, along with the CPES underneath it, should keep the wood protected, and make things finish off nice. Still have to bend and fit the aluminum edge trim here, but no photo of that right now.

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Decided to try and fit in the top edge piece on the flat part of the side. Pretty straight forward.

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Did a little more work last night. Got one of the side seal trim pieces done, also attached the roll pan and both rear running lights (the wires had to be ran through the roll pan after it was attached).

Should have a lot of time on Sat and Sunday afternoon, and some Monday to work. Want to get most of trim and hatch done this next week.. we will see. :shock: :shock:

And lastly what do you do while dad is working on the camper? Go sit by the fire with some skittles and water. I joined him later for a little pre-camping campfire :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Re: Regal Eagle UPDATE 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby KCStudly » Thu Jan 15, 2015 2:20 pm

Nice work. Kid sure looks ready!
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Re: Regal Eagle UPDATE 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby Gunguy05 » Mon Jan 19, 2015 12:18 am

Had a good bit of time to work on things this weekend!

First. Got the trim pieces done along the bottom. We went back and forth on this, but decided that the insert trim at the bottom would set things off a bit. Since the camper is so big, I don't think it took anything away from it. We had cutouts where the axle met the side wall, so we framed those out first since everything on the side would bump up to them.

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Next was to run the pieces just forward of, and rearward of the axle. Pretty simple. Just bend, measure 5 times, and cut. The screw, screw, screw it into place. After that we added the insert trim (black), and stood back for a shot.. MAN that's good stuff right there. 8) 8) :D

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Next was to attach the fenders. When I framed the walls up, we put 1x4's in the walls to serve as backing for these. You can see in the 1st photo above my scribble marks as to where they were at. We measured off of those for the screw spacing, and then screwed them into place. I used a small stain can (3" high) as my spacing off of the top of the tire. This is what dexter recommends as the bump clearance above the tire. Just set the on top of the can, mark around the edges, then remove the tire, mark holes in the back flange, drill and then mark holes in camper wall and pre drill.

I went back and forth as to how to attach these. I have seen numerous people attach them with carriage bolts through the walls. This would have worked just fine, but I didn't feel like we really needed that. I asked around and got as may suggestions as responses, but at the end of the day decided to got with #10 x 1" SS screws and washers. Just seemed simple to me, and the heads won't show inside. The Aluminum fenders are really light too.. probably only 3-4 lbs apiece.

At the end of the day, I can stand on the fenders if I want and won't worry about it. If these babies fall off I have other (bigger) issues.

I didn't get a photo, but on the back of the fenders I attached rubber gasket material that I'm using for my hatch seal as well. It made a nice (squeak free) seal to the side of the trailer. I also sealed all of the screws in the walls by dipping them in OSI sealant before screwing them in. We were going to paint the fenders, but now I'm glad we didn't. I guess if they get scratched up we can at a later date. BUT I really like the clean simple look of the aluminum fenders.

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Next up was the doors. I had to pre drill ( I think I saw someone else here mention it) the V channels where the screws bite into the door frames. I still snapped the head off of one screw, but otherwise it went well.

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Next up was the hatch. Using 2 pieces of 6 ft wide aluminum here. Will have a seam just above the lights. Finished it off just like the rest, sealant, screws/washers. Spaced them 3" apart. Going to let this dry for tonight, them maybe a little more tomorrow as I'm off work and should have a little "camper time". :thumbsup: :shock: :D :D

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Re: Regal Eagle UPDATE 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby S. Heisley » Mon Jan 19, 2015 12:33 am

It's going to be gorgeous.....It already is! :thumbsup:
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Re: Regal Eagle UPDATE 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby dales133 » Mon Jan 19, 2015 12:38 am

Looking fantastic great shape and attention to details awsum
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Re: Regal Eagle UPDATE 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby KCStudly » Mon Jan 19, 2015 12:39 am

That insert molding along the bottom was not at all a bad way to go. It looks great with the fenders on!!!

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So close now.
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Re: Regal Eagle UPDATE 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby Sheddie » Mon Jan 19, 2015 2:07 am

Great work Brian, looking really good. :applause: :thumbsup:
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Re: Regal Eagle UPDATE 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby felixx » Mon Jan 19, 2015 5:57 am

beautiful trailer!
Well done, I hope mine looks as smart
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Re: Regal Eagle UPDATE 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby ryuandwings » Mon Jan 19, 2015 8:51 am

Great work!! :thumbsup: :applause:
I really like the fender, trims, aluminum skin..., ok, I like all of them!

Almost there! :D
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Re: Regal Eagle UPDATE 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby aggie79 » Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:53 am

Brian,

Your teardrop and work is jaw-droppingly gorgeous! :applause: :thumbsup: :applause: The aluminum looks fantastic!

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Re: Regal Eagle UPDATE 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby Gunguy05 » Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:02 am

S. Heisley wrote:It's going to be gorgeous.....It already is!

Thank you!
dales133 wrote:Looking fantastic great shape and attention to details awsum

Thank you. I think the details are bringing it all together.
KCStudly wrote:That insert molding along the bottom was not at all a bad way to go. It looks great with the fenders on!!!



So close now.

Thanks KC. We went back and forth weather to cut the fenders or the trim to make it sit correctly. Glad we notched the fenders!
Sheddie wrote:Great work Brian, looking really good. :applause:

Thank you!
felixx wrote:beautiful trailer!
Well done, I hope mine looks as smart

The you felixx. I'm sure it will just keep chugging away.
ryuandwings wrote:Great work!! :applause:
I really like the fender, trims, aluminum skin..., ok, I like all of them!

Almost there! :D

Thank you! It's nice to see it all out together.
aggie79 wrote:Brian,

Your teardrop and work is jaw-droppingly gorgeous! :applause: :applause: The aluminum looks fantastic!

Take care,
Tom

Thank you Tom. I'm sure you recognize certain aspects of the design .

PS we are planning a trip that will end up in TX for later in the summer. Might have to come checkout th SB in person.
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Re: Regal Eagle UPDATE 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby tony.latham » Tue Jan 20, 2015 12:44 am

Tom says, Jaw-dropping. I think it's closer to smoking-jaw-dropping. :thumbsup: :pictures: :beer:

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Re: Regal Eagle UPDATE 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby Gunguy05 » Tue Jan 20, 2015 4:21 pm

tony.latham wrote:Tom says, Jaw-dropping. I think it's closer to smoking-jaw-dropping. :thumbsup: :pictures: :beer:

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Re: Regal Eagle UPDATE 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby teardropcastle » Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:48 am

Wow! That is a superb looking teardrop. I sure appreciate all the pictures...gives me some ideas for my (HOPEFULLY SOON) build.
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Re: Regal Eagle UPDATE 1/15/15 Trim Started

Postby Gunguy05 » Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:30 pm

teardropcastle wrote:Wow! That is a superb looking teardrop. I sure appreciate all the pictures...gives me some ideas for my (HOPEFULLY SOON) build.


Thank you!. I have learned A LOT from reading through numerous build threads on tnttt. Great info here. Good luck on staring your build.

We worked today on the other fender, and getting a prop system in place for the hatch. Originally we were going to install gas struts (and still may at some point), but simplicity is the name of the game right now.

We decided to place a cleat on each of the sides of the galley counter that would accept a 1x3 oak board as a prop. The hatch is a BEAST so we wanted to make sure it was sturdy. If it falls, it could impart serious, serious harm on anyone under it.

We make the cleats out of 1x6 oak and screwed them into place. We will plug and varnish the holes soon.

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At the top (hatch side) of things we cut a notch in the 1x3 oak so that it would lock into the board.

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Put it all together, and repeat for the other side, AND rounded the edges of the board over with a router, and viola!

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The hatch weighs I would guess 75 lbs. It was 55 before the aluminum, so I think 75 is a fair guess at this point.

IT IS STURDY! I would easily be able to do pull ups on it, and I can rock the trailer side to side quite a bit just by pulling on the rear tongue of the hatch. This baby ain't going anywhere.

Also, we put the other fender on. Figured I would detail that a little bit.

We spaced them 3 in off the top of the tires, and drilled holes about every 6in around the arc of the inner flange. Turns out a small (sample size) paint can is right at 3" tall and works great to set them on.

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Marked those holes and predrilled. Also, we notched both the front and back sides to allow the trim to pass through.
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Used some of the same gasket material as we are using on the hatch seals for the welting. It isn't what it is designed for, but it was local, and it seemed to work quite well. I used a soldering iron to burn through the predrilled holes. This lessened the twisting of the gasket material by the screws as it was screwed down against the side of the trailer.

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Used #10 1" screws and flat washers to install them. Also, didn't get a photo, but we put a shot of OSI quad in each one of the screw holes before installation to keep water out
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