Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **seahorse** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:19 am

POOP!

After installing the ceiling, I noticed a couple spars bowing up :shock:

about 1/4" in the center. Will this cause a problem with the roof skin? Should the bow be belt sanded? Thanks

by **goldcoop** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:36 am

SeaHorse-

Better for them to bow up instead of down!

Seriously 1/4" up, will probably settle down by the time you get it sheeted & skinned...

I can't see it from my house :lol:

Cheers,

Coop

by **madjack** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:39 am

Seahorse, sheet aluminum will not take a compound curve without wrinkling...so if you plan on skinning in Al, save the supreme headache/frustration later and sand now....
madjack

by **seahorse** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:33 am

Thanks Goldcoop and Madjack, I will wait to see if they settle. If they don't they will be sanded, as aluminum will be used. :thumbsup:

by **josephhanson** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:49 am

I had the same problem. The bowed spars will cause a problem if you plan to put a skin on the shell. Unless the skin is very pliable and elastic.

by **seahorse** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 2:13 pm

Thanks Joe,

Better to take my time and do it right..........Rob

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