Stepping into the TearDrop void

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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby Sheddie » Wed Jun 03, 2015 4:50 am

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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby dales133 » Wed Jun 03, 2015 6:51 am

Nice thanks mate.what is it called if I go looking for one?
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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby Sheddie » Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:42 pm

I have just had a look on google, typed in "rv door retainer nz" and found this one. It is the same thing in white.
http://www.whiteheather.co.nz/rv-parts-accessories/vents-windows-doors/feature.php?id=CT555
Try google and replace the "nz" with "aus" "usa" or whatever is appropriate. Probably come under truck body parts as well.
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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby dales133 » Wed Jun 03, 2015 4:42 pm

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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby trailtroll » Mon Jun 08, 2015 7:31 pm

You can find them here @ $6.26 + GST & Freight
http://www.comac.co.nz/modules/SP_websh ... php?cat=86
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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby trailtroll » Wed Jul 01, 2015 3:59 pm

Frank, can you let me know what type of screws you used to fix your exterior panels on with please, cheers :vroom:
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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby Sheddie » Thu Jul 02, 2015 5:27 am

Hi Wayne, on the sides the only screws are the ones holding the door frames, awning lights and galley vents. The sides were glued on with this stuff. It was the one that Ullrich recommended. It works as a glue and sealant.
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The roof panel was glued on all the cross beams and along the edges with screws all around the edges where they would be covered by the right angle alloy trim. The screws are (I think from memory) spaced at six inches. Same screws in the alloy trim spaced between the others.
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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby JeffofCT » Thu Jul 02, 2015 6:17 am

trailtroll wrote:Nearly there, the galley is well on the way, just starting the wiring, then the cladding.
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Looks like your toster oven is a little off level. :)
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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby trailtroll » Thu Jul 02, 2015 4:31 pm

I have an odd tyre on one side at moment, the other started going flat. The swing-outs are built to slope inwards.
Nearly done, just wiring and cladding.
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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby trailtroll » Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:28 pm

The first panel has gone on, yeah! :vroom:
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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby Sheddie » Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:34 pm

:woohoo: :awesome: :thumbsup:
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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby trailtroll » Sat Jul 11, 2015 11:08 pm

I have had real serious issues with Fix All HG, as we had a couple of real cold mornings after I had glued the sides on and it didn't set, so have had to do some of the edges again.
Got the mattress, it will go in tomorrow, then finish the wiring on top, then the roof panel. Yipee. :vroom:
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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby Sheddie » Sun Jul 12, 2015 5:05 am

Have to keep the clamps on longer. Not long now and you will be finished.
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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby trailtroll » Sun Jul 12, 2015 5:42 pm

The side panel in the sun, and mattress in.
We may change mattress as this one is about 50mm to thick. :vroom:
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Re: Stepping into the TearDrop void

Postby trailtroll » Tue Jul 14, 2015 7:49 pm

The outside is going on, need the weight on top to compress the signboard onto the rafters, and the straps to spread the compression over the other rafters. :vroom:
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