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Old 07-06-2020, 06:15 PM   #141
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I believe I have stopped all the leaks for the time being!


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Old 07-07-2020, 05:36 AM   #142
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Nice job, Joan!

I especially like the photo with all the clamps & braces... I've had to get creative with clamp-ups several times, too.

'Must be a great relief to be able to get the flooring down once again.
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Old 07-07-2020, 06:04 AM   #143
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Gary- it feels SO good. Of course, now I'm semi-terrified of messing the vinyl up with unnecessary holes. However, I've realized that if I get a couple extra in places that don't show much I can just fill them with the stuff I plugged other small holes with. With the slight pattern in the vinyl they'll never even show.



Have to make a major table decision today.
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Old 07-07-2020, 06:13 PM   #144
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Doing temporary things to make the door latch better and seal better.



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Old 07-10-2020, 06:23 PM   #145
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Door side bench front is done!


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Old 07-12-2020, 06:04 PM   #146
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Not making a decision about the table yet, but discussing the possibilities.


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Old 07-12-2020, 06:06 PM   #147
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The door side bench is actually finished!


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Old 07-13-2020, 05:32 PM   #148
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Making a small start on the interior walls


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Old 07-14-2020, 04:30 AM   #149
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Joan,
Looks like significant progress! (and, looks good)
Don't know what you're planning on for the curved parts, insulation-wise, but something that worked for me on an old tear-drop build, was to use multiple 1/4" layers of polystyrene, instead of one 3/4"......the thinner stuff was a whole lot more flexible.
Just a thought...........
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Old 07-14-2020, 05:12 AM   #150
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Thanks Gary- I'm just cutting strips to get around the part under the beadboard. For the ceiling I hope to do what this guy did. I have a source for the foam that is near me- reducing shipping costs. I can even pick it up if I want.



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Old 07-16-2020, 05:58 PM   #151
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The First Curved Wall is Done- maybe.


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Old 07-17-2020, 04:11 AM   #152
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Lookin' good, Joan!........big thumbs-up.
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Old 07-17-2020, 09:12 PM   #153
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Starting to close in on all the big stuff that will be done for this year's trip.



And Some of the Trimmings


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Old 07-18-2020, 06:59 PM   #154
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A little bit closer to a finished look.


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Old 07-19-2020, 04:18 AM   #155
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Most excellent!
Great use of old materials... recycling...........
Temporary solution, while already considering options for what you could do, if it doesn't work well in certain ways..........
Creative problem-solving. Gotta love it.
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Getting the back wall to match, with supports underneath for the table bracket.


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Old 07-20-2020, 07:29 PM   #157
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Maybe I've solved the window bracket roller issue.


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Old 07-23-2020, 07:35 PM   #158
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Here's the tour of how far I got the interior done for this year's trip.



Rollin' in the Sonshine -2020 Interior Tour


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Old 07-24-2020, 04:55 AM   #159
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'A whole boat-load of progress, big & small.
Great job, Joan!
And, I hope you have a safe & refreshing time on the road.
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Old 09-22-2020, 03:46 PM   #160
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I've been following this thread for awhile. Great information and very impressive transformation!

Quick question for you. Did you end up using Citristrip on the exterior of your trailer? If so, any issues present themselves or was it smooth sailing?

I bought a Ventura earlier this year and the PO spray painted the whole trailer with spray cans. Now it's time to strip the paint and start fresh.

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