Aluminum composite teardrop

[bobwhite215]

Progress has been slow, but all the roof spars are in place now.

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[bobwhite215]

Interior ceiling is skinned. Used a sheet of 1/8" closed cell PVC sheet. Used high bond tape and staples to attach it to the spars. I will be adding a layer of pine T&G panels to the inside. That will cover all the staples.

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[prider]

Looking good. I really like the tongue and groove on the interior. I'm interested to see how we'll the ACM curves over the roof. It's coming along!!

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[bobwhite215]

Put up the finished ceiling today. More tongue and groove pine. Now we just need the headboard and cabinets and the inside will basically be done.



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[bobwhite215]

Framing for the headboard.

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[bobwhite215]

Wiring this weekend. Got a jump start tonight by mounting and labeling the terminal strips. They are located behind the headboard. I will use them to terminate all of the cabin DC, and the incoming trailer lighting harness.

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[bobwhite215]

Lots of progress today. Got a layer of insulation in the roof, the headboard shelf in, switches and USB ports put in, and lots of wiring done.

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[KCStudly]

Big step.

[Sheddie]

Good progress, keep it up

[bobwhite215]

Didn't accomplish too much today, but the cabin lights are mounted and working.


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[bobwhite215]

Have not posted in a while, but am making some progress. Hoping to get the exterior done in the next month or so.



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[greygoos]

Looking good. I had wondered where you had been. If I remember correctly you are a sign maker. Can you tell me how long you think the wrap might last?

[Graniterich]

Wow, that looks great! Tell us more about the exterior

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[bobwhite215]

Wow, that looks great! Tell us more about the exterior

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The exterior is made from aluminum composite material, which is basically a sandwich made with a polyethylene core and aluminum faces. I bonded the ACM to the plywood walls. To finish it, I am using a vinyl wrap. It is the same material used for vehicle wraps. Basically a great big sticker.

We first put down a solid layer of gloss pearl, which was a stock color. The turquoise and red were printed. You can see it coming off of the printer in one of the pictures.

The vinyl is a 3M product and is rated for a 10 year life. I plan on storing the finished camper indoors, so it should last for many years.

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[bobwhite215]

Looking good. I had wondered where you had been. If I remember correctly you are a sign maker. Can you tell me how long you think the wrap might last?

The 3M wrap vinyl is rated at 10 years. I plan on storing the camper indoors, so it should last longer than I do.

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