First timer foamie Build "Cordillera"

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First timer foamie Build "Cordillera"

Postby farrenjustin » Fri Jan 07, 2022 11:40 pm

Hey folks! I just thought I'd post up some photos of the foamie I built last may. We've named her "Cordillera". I spent quite a bit of time on this website learning from all of you before I began. So I figured I should show the results, in case it might help somebody else get going. The project was mostly really fun. There were a few moments of doubt and a few more of frustration (canvassing the inside of the trailer :? )
We've driven it a few thousand miles and been up and down some hairy mountain passes (one in a snow storm) and so far, we absolutely love it. I'm happy to answer any questions. And am absolutely open to ideas on how to improve. Everywhere I go I have people asking me if I can build them a foamie. I just can't imagine how much I'd have to charge them to make it make any sense:)

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Re: First timer foamie Build "Cordillera"

Postby farrenjustin » Fri Jan 07, 2022 11:44 pm

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Re: First timer foamie Build "Cordillera"

Postby pchast » Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:35 pm

Unfortunately your pictures do not display for me. :(
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Re: First timer foamie Build "Cordillera"

Postby farrenjustin » Sat Jan 08, 2022 11:48 pm

Oops! I hope this works better:)



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Re: First timer foamie Build "Cordillera"

Postby S. Heisley » Sun Jan 09, 2022 12:01 am

:applause: Congratulations! Well done! :applause:
Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:
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Re: First timer foamie Build "Cordillera"

Postby farrenjustin » Sun Jan 09, 2022 12:03 am

You bet! Thank you! :D
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Re: First timer foamie Build "Cordillera"

Postby Pmullen503 » Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:22 am

Very nice. I especially like the paint. My foamie is the same shape but with the galley in front. The back is open for hauling machines when needed.

I have a single back door and the wind blows it around unless tied down. I was thinking of going with double doors like yours or a lift up hatch. Any advice?
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Re: First timer foamie Build "Cordillera"

Postby farrenjustin » Sun Jan 09, 2022 2:34 pm

Thanks!! my wife did the awesome paint job:) I'll take some closeup photos of the doors and post them up. I'm very happy with the double door design. It was the part of the project that took the most figuring. I was concerned about water infiltration. but so far, so good.
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Re: First timer foamie Build "Cordillera"

Postby pchast » Sun Jan 09, 2022 9:35 pm

Beautiful job! :thumbsup:
Love the paint job too.
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Re: First timer foamie Build "Cordillera"

Postby KCStudly » Mon Jan 10, 2022 2:27 pm

I love the "When Pigs Fly" flying pig on the front. Brings back some fond memories from earlier in my career.
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Re: First timer foamie Build "Cordillera"

Postby GPW » Sat Jan 15, 2022 5:51 am

Nicely done !!! Super paint job !!! 8) :applause: :thumbsup:
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Re: First timer foamie Build "Cordillera"

Postby swoody126 » Sat Jan 15, 2022 8:43 am

farrenjustin, your documentation is great

proves that it IS ...

FINE WORK

HOPE YOU FOLKS CONTINUE ENJOYING THE FRUITS OF YOUR LABORS

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Re: First timer foamie Build "Cordillera"

Postby friz » Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:47 am

Enjoy! Please follow up with many gratuitous campsite photos. Foamies are best viewed in the wild.

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