Any other suggestions on front lift repair?

[Skeeter]

Great post and info. Just one quick question, what size rivets and length do you use? I am using quarter inch birch for my new panels, but have never used a rivet gun before. I noticed that each size rivet has three lenghts. Did you guys use the short 3/16"? Thanks-skeeter

 

[rich]

Hi Skeeter,

I used short 3/16 for the panel fabrication but the long 3/16 for the install to the camper. I figured they would be stronger but they do also take several more squeezes of the rivet gun and more grip strength than the short ones. I have never used a rivet gun that didn't suck. I went through 3 or 4 of them building my two panels.

Good luck!

You can see some more pictures of the rebuild job in the link I posted on the previous page of this thread.

 

[jmodge]

I screwed my hinges to the camper using the old rivet holes. I think they were #8x1/2 self drilling, if my memory serves me correctly(I don't trust it any more though). I used small aluminum washers on the rivets also. Could not find any with large heads.

 

[Barko1]

Reading this post I started while I sit In the fwc lot getting my panel installed Discretion, I stopped before I screwed it up. They sure have lots of nice shiny campers here!

 

[Desert Rancher]

Barko,
Since you are there, would you inquire about the cost to replace the door on an '86 Granby. Mines falling apart.

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[Barko1]

Not there but they did have a variety .of doors. I think they
Run something over $225.