Number 5, Rondack Lodge, Complete!!

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Postby Steve Frederick » Sun Jul 08, 2007 5:28 pm

steve wolverton wrote:Hey Steve,

Just a few ideas.

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BTW, your copyright stamp is off. ;)


Maybe a new project? I'll call it the gadget-tear?? :lol:

I thought I fixed the stamp, forgot to save it, I think! :oops:
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Postby Steve Frederick » Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:38 am

I was updating my Trips Page, and realized that I haven't posted pics of the final product.

Well..
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I still have to do a "permanent" repair to the front, and re-work the fenders..That's another story! :x

The build plans are in Beta,(thanks Hector!) and will be available over the winter, if anyone has an interest.
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Postby doug hodder » Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:20 am

Really....Really a fantastic job Steve!!!....I got a great big grin seeing that beauty sitting in the woods!! Love the awnings, a nice touch. Congrats on another beautiful trailer!!! Doug :thumbsup: :applause: :thumbsup: :applause:
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Postby toypusher » Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:25 am

Steve,

The Rondack looks great! Sup with the fenders, though???
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Postby Steve Frederick » Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:28 am

toypusher wrote:Steve,

The Rondack looks great! Sup with the fenders, though???


I built them by carving foam,(blue board) then covering in 'glass, then primed/bed liner, and painted. When they get warm, the paint blisters under the bed liner.
I'm wondering about off-gassing??
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Postby Miriam C. » Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:06 pm

:applause: :thumbsup: Great pictures as usual! Do you have details on the awnings. The windows look great finished. :thumbsup:
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Postby tonyj » Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:37 pm

Great looking camper. As usual, you've finished a wonderful project. :applause: :applause: :applause:
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Postby cuyeda » Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:41 pm

Steve,

E X C E L L E N T Job! The profile size and incorporation of the various elements are very well planned out. I like the simple clean lines, and the most efficient use of the storage areas. The roll out drawers under the queen size bed (?) has good access. It's tough kneeling down trying to reach through a smaller door in my trailer. Just love everything!

Please let me know when the build plans are available.

P.S. Any possibility of seeing a shot of the sink install, if you finished it?
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Postby Nitetimes » Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:43 pm

Steve Frederick wrote:
toypusher wrote:Steve,

The Rondack looks great! Sup with the fenders, though???


I built them by carving foam,(blue board) then covering in 'glass, then primed/bed liner, and painted. When they get warm, the paint blisters under the bed liner.
I'm wondering about off-gassing??


Had a similar problem with a dump truck cab floor. I am wondering if it has something to do with the paint not being completely cured? It should have been but.... who knows. It lifted the whole floor then after about a month it all laid back down and seems to have re-stuck????
Maybe a compatibility issue, mine was urethane.

Trailer looks excellent by the way!!!!
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Postby Classic Finn » Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:48 am

Just BEAUTIFUL once again...Now that is a Palace on Wheels.. I really like this one..

You are Very Talented Steve... :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

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Postby Dennis T » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:26 am

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Postby b.bodemer » Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:57 pm

Steve,

Just beautiful..............................................

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Postby bledsoe3 » Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:32 pm

:awesome:
Ya know Steve, it doesn't get that hot here in the NW. Just give me the trailer and you won't have to mess with the fenders. :lol:
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Postby grant whipp » Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:10 pm

Hey there, Steve!

Just wanted to drop in and add my kudos ... damn nice lookin' trailer, there! Sure hope I get the chance to check it out up close & personal one of these days!

Don't know if you're plannin' on headin' West anytime soon ... don't know if I'll be headed East anytime soon, but would very much like to hook up sometime, shake your hand, & check out your craftsmanship! (I quit plannin' trips as of this summer ... seems like everytime I plan something important - like my trip East this past Summer - something else comes up and derails the whole kit-n-caboodle ... ;-{ ;-{ ...!) Some day, my friend ... some day ...

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Postby asianflava » Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:30 pm

Steve, I seem to recall you saying that you were thinking about coming to IRG next year. or did I dream that one up?
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