Materials suppliers list

[Rusty]

I'll start this up....some materials are hard to find...if you're refurbishing, remodeling or repairing...post your suppliers here:

these drip caps are difficult to find....however they have been found...up to and including the 78" cap over the side windows...a difficult one to locate for some time...they have short ones also

http://www.rvautoparts.com/Dexter-Group-Drip-Cap-78-3216DC-78-MF_p_3739.html

these are valuable as well

http://www.rvautoparts.com/RV-Kitchen_c_7912.html

cabinet thumb catches...not a perfect match but close

https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Brass-Push-Button-Cabinet-Catch-p/vts-874.htm

awning rail

http://www.rvautoparts.com/Awning-Rail_c_8060.html

adjustable tarp poles for awnings

https://www.rei.com/product/358079/eureka-adjustable-tarp-pole-8-ft?cm_mmc=cse_becdatafeedproduct358079&mr:referralID=a296e441-2205-11de-bd57-000423bb4e79

line tensioners for awning,clotheslines etc.

https://www.rei.com/product/783074/nite-ize-figure-9-carabiner-rope-tightener-with-35mm-cord-package-of-2

door locks and latches

https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/category-s/307.htm

if you're tired of replacing plastic vent covers

http://www.rvdiscountsuppliers.com/vents-doors-hatches-accessories/vents/rv-roof-vent-new-style-14-aluminum.html

awning rail and gutter combined...if you find the need

https://www.prvparts.com/product-p/21-56301-8-molding-aluminum.htm

another drip cap location....with great prices and long lengths

drip rails...gutter material

http://www.prvparts.com/product-p/112-a.htm


http://globalrvsupply.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=drip%20cap

aluminum extrusions

http://elixirext.com/aluminum-dies-shapes.php

 

[crazybill]

http://www.teardroptrailerparts.com/Drip_Caps.html

 

[hangster]

long door hinges?
my entryway and door are perfectly square but my hinges are out of wack.

 

[PackRat]

Hangster....perhaps the screws/wood have sagged over the years. If you had a long single hinge for both the top and bottom doors that might be better.

Called a "piano hinge" .....one long hinge with multiple holes in it.

 

[Rusty]

make sure the hinges you purchase are aluminum....2" wide total....1" each leaf....don't waste your money on plated steel...it'll rust and end up worse

Aluminum piano hinges can be found around at specialty shops or online...If I find one in particular I'll put it on the list

 

[hangster]

so that's what they're called.. 'piano hinges', thanks gentlemen.

 

[crazybill]

I went to McMaster-Carr for my last hinges for my Palomino.
I went with stainless steel. The aluminum hinges just didn't last for that particular application. Long story...
https://www.mcmaster.com