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Postby Miriam C. » Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:28 am

:thumbsup: Thanks. I started a notebook. I think your Tiki Hut is great, but I started this so I could visit my grandkids more without staying at OP houses. And there is the fishing thing. Thinking about Mikes Lil diner. I'm not as big as hubby and have a popup loo tent. :R
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Folding bunk installed

Postby Tiki Dude » Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:49 am

Here are the photos of the bunk installed. It is designed to be out of the way when its just Barb and I cruising.

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Exterior photos minus the trim posted 2/23

Postby Tiki Dude » Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:02 pm

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Postby Miriam C. » Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:01 am

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Wow. That is so impresive. I really like the diamond plating. Is it on the bottom too?
:angel: Any chance we can see that rear door open? Hint Hint.

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Postby Tiki Dude » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:05 am

Hi Miriam,

The diamond plate goes around the entire base of the trailer, not on the actual bottom. It does give it a professional look doesn't it?

I will post kitchenette pics when I have the area more complete, i.e., hinge installed, support struts, etc.

Take it easy,

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It's almost done!!!!!!

Postby Tiki Dude » Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:53 pm

Here are some new exterior photos

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Postby Ira » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:12 am

COOL MAN!

What's the size on that?
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Postby rampage » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:40 am

Wow! That looks like a production model. People are gonna ask you where you bought it. Awesome work. :applause:
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Postby Tiki Dude » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:42 am

It's 9.5' long by 6.5' wide. I designed it to sleep 2 tall people comfortably.


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Postby Ira » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:52 am

I KNEW that was at least 6 wide!

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Postby Artificer » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:06 pm

Tiki Dude wrote:Hi Miriam,

I picked up my windows and trim off of eBAY. In fact, I purchased quite a bit of the trailer items on eBAY, even the diamond plate!!


How does the inside trim attach? I picked up a couple of Hehr windows off of E-bay, and they look identical to yours. Mine didn't have the trim. Is it just screws going through the trim, into the slot of the window on the inside?

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Postby Tiki Dude » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:58 pm

Yes, the screws go through the trim into the groove. I also attached them from the outside for extra durability.

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Postby Miriam C. » Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:19 pm

:o I hit the wrong button and this is gonna post twice so I am going to change one. :oops:

I really do love the Tiki Hut and congratulate you on your excelent work.

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Postby Miriam C. » Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:22 pm

:bowdown: :beautiful:
Lordy. That is so nice.

Ya need a Tiki build thread, cause I really wanna know how you put the diamond plate on.

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Postby Tiki Dude » Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:25 pm

Thanks.

How do you start a thread?

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