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Postby mechmagcn » Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:20 pm

Finally got around to putting the doors together and cutting the outer skin to mount them. At least it is starting to look like a TD now ;)
Thanks to Grant for the windows and door latches, just wish I had ordered the T molding to go around them too! :oops:
Also got the ceiling installed, so the interior work is on the way. Some panelling, a bulkhead and some shelves and we'll be camping :twisted:
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Postby Mary K » Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:43 pm

Awesome!! :applause: Do they open?? ...the windows that is.

Mk :oops:
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Postby mechmagcn » Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:57 pm

Mary K wrote:Awesome!! :applause: Do they open?? ...the windows that is.

Mk :oops:

Yep, they swing open from the bottom.
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Postby Mary K » Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:02 pm

Sweet!! :applause: They look great. Get ya a Fantastic Fan and you will have a nice breeze.


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Postby mechmagcn » Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:26 pm

Mary K wrote:Sweet!! :applause: They look great. Get ya a Fantastic Fan and you will have a nice breeze.


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The roof is already framed for it and wired, but I went with a Shurflo Comfort Air Silver vent instead. This one has a reostat control for infinite speed adjustment and is whisper quiet. It's on the shelf, I hope to install it tomorrow ;)
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/product/SHURflo-Comfort-Air-Fans/5335
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Postby emiller » Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:30 pm

Make sure you have a catch on them doors so you don't break the windows on the side of the trailer.
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Postby mechmagcn » Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:22 pm

emiller wrote:Make sure you have a catch on them doors so you don't break the windows on the side of the trailer.

A short piece of lightweight chain and a spring should do the trick. A light breeze will make the doors swing back pretty hard, so a stop is already in the works.
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Postby ARKPAT » Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:31 pm

Looks great Jeff on the door/window. I like you selection of fans. I might get one of those for my metal flake black Weekender ( or hope to be steel-clad and painted by LCG III). :thumbsup:

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PS: I hope to be not going in and out of my trailer thru the galley on a ladder. :oops: :lol:
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Postby alloffroad » Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:35 pm

Very nice. Looks like a good tight fit. I hope my first turns out at least half as nice. :thumbsup:
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Postby Walt M » Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:44 pm

Jeff looks like it's coming along nicely. Good job. What Did you end up using on the roof? Walt
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Postby madjack » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:26 pm

...and very nice looking doors they are as well :thumbsup: .......................... 8)
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Postby mechmagcn » Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:15 pm

Walt M wrote:Jeff looks like it's coming along nicely. Good job. What Did you end up using on the roof? Walt

I used the EPDM rubber membrane for the roof. It was laid down in one piece covering the plastic hinge and hatch. It looks like this method will stop a lot of complaints of leaks at the hatch hinge area.
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Postby ARKPAT » Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:55 pm

Jeff whrere did you get the EPDM rubber membrane? :thinking:


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Postby Catoosa Grani » Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:15 am

It is looking great Jeff. Looking forward to seeing it soon.

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Postby mechmagcn » Sat Sep 20, 2008 8:47 am

ARKPAT wrote:Jeff whrere did you get the EPDM rubber membrane? :thinking:


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Pat, I have sources through my business as a RV technician for the EPDM, but have thought of buying from this distributor because they are cheaper than my source. http://www.flatroofsolutions.com/40mil- ... -price.php
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