2013 Mirage XPO 6x12- Mt Air Express

[daveyd007]

Great job with the windows!

For the upper curves on both sides, buy three rolls of aluminum flashing, 10 inches tall X 10 feel long for $9.99 per roll at Lowes. On one side is an aluminum finish, the other side has a brass tint to it. I chose the aluminum of course. Here's the finishing product of the installation after the putting up R-TECH Styrofoam and some new ceiling panels.
(inadequate lighting on this first pic - it was taken just after dawn w/o flash)



Not sure if I'm going to paint or stain the walls and add a polyurethane clear coat. For now, I'll leave it with it's natural appearance til' I think of something that might look good.


For the deck I chose FRP panel as my favorite material of choice. Here's a couple of shots. The left side is the trailer wall base panel which was unfinished from the factory.


The oak wood to the right, shows the bottom edge of my bed; 30" w X 80" L. It will have four large sliding drawers to store some clothes and bedding when I'm done.

[dustboy]

Great solution to the age-old question of what to do with the darn roof curves!

[hankaye]

daveyd007, Howdy;

, ! For the solution for the curve.
I realize you have it finished, however, could you elaborate
a bit as to how you installed it (pic's appreciated).

Thanks for taking the time...

hank

[Rainier70]

Great job with the windows!

For the upper curves on both sides, buy three rolls of aluminum flashing, 10 inches tall X 10 feel long for $9.99 per roll at Lowes. On one side is an aluminum finish, the other side has a brass tint to it. I chose the aluminum of course.

I had to laugh, I was just looking at the flashing yesterday. Thinking of bending an edge on each side and putting it under a trim/moulding piece.

Thank you for posting your pictures. Ideas are solidifying.

[Rainier70]

My idea was to put the flashing straight on a diagonal across the curve, about how the factory did my front side curves. .....I think I like your smooth curve method better. Very nice!

[daveyd007]

daveyd007, Howdy;

, ! For the solution for the curve.
I realize you have it finished, however, could you elaborate
a bit as to how you installed it (pic's appreciated).

Thanks for taking the time...

hank

Hi hank, put the ceiling panels up first and don't secure them all the way to the outermost edge. Leave about 9-12 inches free and clear til after the flashing is installed (should you desire to add more ceiling screws later). However, I didn't put any screws on the aluminum flashing on the top edge which gives the material ample 'play' to conform to the roof's curvature and to prevent any creases from showing up later when the trailer flexes from travel. It will also aide in holding up the flashing till you get it aligned properly from one lower edge to the other.

For the side wall framing structure, mine has a two inch square tube on the top wall edge, I followed the bottom edge of the square tube and aligned the flashing straight across the entire depth of the trailer. This is where the upper part of the wall panels meet the flashing, with the flashing secured behind the wall panel.

The hardest part for me because I was working alone, was getting the entire length tucked away above the roof panels. Two people will make the installation much easier. I apologize that I didn't take any pics while putting up the flashing, nevertheless, I hope my explanation helps.

It is very important not to 'kink' or put any crease in the material while handling it, otherwise it will spoil what the final appearance turns out to be.

[daveyd007]

My idea was to put the flashing straight on a diagonal across the curve, about how the factory did my front side curves. .....I think I like your smooth curve method better. Very nice!

I left this part of the trailer (wall to ceiling transition) alone for a couple of weeks. Not sure what to do with it as well. Then I realized I've used the same flashing material on my house water heater tank after insulating the outside with fiberglass. At that point, the light bulb in my head turned on. lol

Cheers!

[Rainier70]

Daveyd007, thank you very much for the details on the process. Great idea and execution!




Cindy

[hankaye]

daveyd007, Howdy;

Thanks for the blow-by-blow description.
Reckon I'll have to read it thru a few dozen times
to get the feel of it... I'm one of those that does
much better from watching rather than reading,
but I'll get it eventually ...... ,

hank

[daveyd007]

Daveyd007, thank you very much for the details on the process. Great idea and execution!




Cindy

You're welcome Cindy, 'and' the crew - Have a great weekend!

[Rainier70]

My adjustable shower/loo curtain. I wanted to have my shower and loo stuff up in the corner by the door, but it is only about 18 inches deep there, so I came up with a way to adjust the size of my curtain enclosure.



I will only be using the area at night for a potty break, or in the morning for a shower, so I slide the curtain back out of the way the rest of the time.

Please excuse the micky mouse curtain rod hangers --string. This is not my final install! As you can see I don't have my ceiling in either.

I forgot to mention that all I did was to put the front curtain rings on to a bungee cord that stretches across the front. The cord slides easily back and forth, but is tight enough to stay in place.

[lrrowe]

Rainier70,
I like this idea with the shower curtain/rod holder. Can you post pictures on how you worked the shower pan and drain?
Thanks,

[Rainier70]

Currently I am using the medium mixing tub from Home Depot. I will see how it works for awhile, but I think I will move up to the HD large sized mixing tub. I don't plan to plumb in the current one, but I think I will the large one. I want to leave things really flexible to start with as I might want to rearrange and move where I have things.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog ... Search+All

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Medium-Mixin ... ZEiKsr9tu0

I ONLY camp in undeveloped primitive areas so, I will run a simple drain under the cargo trailer that will run into a bucket. You could easily use any kind of shower pan and plumb to a greywater tank. I know that several people on here just use a round or square washing tub.

For my hot water I have extended the shower hose on a Coleman Hot water on demand system so it can sit just outside the door, or next to a vent fan on the other side of the shower area. The modifications to the shower hose includes a bypass such as Jamie Franks did in his youtube video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1be1X9i-oDU

Hope this helps.

[lrrowe]

I understand and like your approach. At least in the beginning it works for me as it would allow me to try many different setups and locations. I have not ordered my trailer yet as I am trying to learn as much about the alternatives before I go ahead and take the plunge. I think going with basics, learning what works (and does not work) for me is the way I am going and posts like yours do go a long ways in helping me decide what to do. Thanks.

[Rainier70]

As I was playing with this, I may change it more. I think I will go with one size larger pipe for the back 1/2 of the two sides. That way instead of using a bungee cord I could just slide the front half of the curtain rod holder out and then slide it back into the larger pipe to store. I would have to use a hook support in the front, but other than that it should work. It might give it a more finished appearance.