Ourayphotography
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PokyBro said:Ouray,
Sorry to see the broken welds. Mine was pretty bad as well. I was able to find a local guy that was a master at tig welding. I beefed up the frame with additional aluminum square tubing, cut the pieces and positioned them where I wanted them, held in place with L-brackets, and took it to the welding shop. He charged me $50/ hr, which I thought was reasonable. MiG welding requires special equipment and I think with how thin this material is, might be difficult to not burn through. Acetone will remove the paint nicely, and clean the aluminum up really well. It has to be clean to weld.
Poky
Thanks Poky, that is great positive news! Appreciate it. I have been looking locally for someone to do the alum, but no luck. I am talking to a welding school instructor and trying to see if he is interested. Small population here, so that does not help. The camper cannot be transported anymore, so I need a welder that is portable, or build a travel base.
Yes, I am reading Mig will be more difficult to control the heat and burn through. I am due for a new machine, so researching. I will keep on the hunt. Thanks!