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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West A 79 C/O Alaskan with some improvements.

    Looking really nice. Makes you want to just go Camping,I am going to try and mount a tank for Gray water under the camper.
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    So, two flippen tins of Spar Urethane, 4 coats on the roof panels only. brass screws by the thousands next
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    IMG 0596

    Frame is temp. installed to get the radius for the end.
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    IMG 0595

    Started building the right side half cupboard, frame is glued.
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Just saying hello

    Don Welcome,post some pictures and we may be able to help with the renovations.
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    The top panel is cut down so I am gluing the two side pieces to veneer and will match to the roof when they go on. Well its off to the cabin for a week or so, will post when I am back.
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    IMG 0539

    Centered the book match down the middle and with the right side panel
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    center now in, matched to the right side, the left side is a lighter shade, this will work in the cupboard for light and be hidden by the overhead cupboard for a mismatch.
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    The center board was 1/4" and outsides were 1/8" so I put up and screwed a full width 1/8" panel then did both the sides, which were creaking and poping.I have the bottoms tight and pushed the tops as far as I dare, put a screw in to hold and will let them sit a week to get the...
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    Done for the night, insulation in Reflective barrier and vapor barrier, will tuck tape all the seams. Hopefully the panels will start tomorrow, top was 1/4 sides 1/8" will use two 1/8" panels on top to keep the wood the same.
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    IMG 0532

    Insulation is thin, so I filled it up with fiberglass to a full 2"
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    IMG 0531

    Wiring is roughed in all new 12 volt and pulled the breaker, installed a junction box in its place and will mount the breaker down below. doubled the stringers down the top side where the trim goes, this will stiffen the roof remove the sag and give me something for the overhead cabinets to...
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    Looking aft on the left side, all lower sections were coated with Fiberglass resin, the top center is being a bear to remove, will try tomorrow.
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    IMG 0526

    Outside is mostly done now the inside starts,looking forward right side
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West A 79 C/O Alaskan with some improvements.

    If you have troubles let me know I will show you a picture and may be able to get a part number.
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West A 79 C/O Alaskan with some improvements.

    Looks fantastic, thanks for the pictures. Lordco sells a splitter that goes inside your box for 5th wheels, Tee's in at the trailer plug.
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Newbie with 1981 c o

    You can have a look at my Gallery,I left the hydraulic cylinders connected and dropped the top did the sides and then the front and rear disconnecting and supporting the end I worked on. I now have it up and supported while I do the inside, its a NCO but should be the same For your Fridge I...
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    Mounted and running.
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    IMG 0465

    Hated to cut a hole in the original vent, but, worse putting a hole in the camper. Solar powered Vent runs by sun and charges a battery for night use, either sucks or blows and a light too
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Older NCO weights

    Trust Rusty, he knows, my 67 8' NCO most likely started at the 1500 mark with a top burner stove and fridge, BUT, in rebuilding I have added about 100 LBS. to the roof using solid fir and Oak and building a thicker frame, another 100 will be added to the bottom section, full roof rack ETC. ETC...
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    Not really exciting but three coats on the door.Frame is back around the window and, a locking canned ham door latch, some inside work starting.
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    IMG 0461

    The Camper took two gallons of paint to do had to buy a third to do this, the door was completely rebuild, all skins off new wood, new aluminum side and bottom, Marine texed all the holes in the front,painted. Last piece for the outside.
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West New Awning for CO Alaskan

    The awning is great, that is what I would like to do for the rear and sides, nice retro look. Funny about the screen door can't decide on how to make a double retractable one.
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    Oak right..... for anyone doing this I used Oak, pl premium and sealed with 3m. also both sides have a 6* bevel on the insides, smart idea. I have done the outside but ran out of day light re fastened with #6 stainless screws ans sealed with the 3m.
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    Soooo, as the weather changes the winds pickup, gusting to 29 kmph today and after the first coat was put on and starting a second coat we had a big hatch of small flying ants, some now find my camper a permanent resting place. 3 coats and 2 gallons of paint.... ran out of paint and still have...
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