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Old 11-09-2015, 11:40 AM   #1
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Bonair Oxygen Interior Refresh

Hello,

I bought a Bonair Oxygen trailer 2 years ago and have been making modifications. The interior work is pretty close to complete. I have some before and after photos (on my OneDrive) and thought maybe these may help inspire someone with their own renovations - as I was inspired by some photos someone shared with me.







More photos available at:
http://1drv.ms/1iOhwV6

If anyone has any questions, I'm happy to answer.
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Old 11-09-2015, 12:08 PM   #2
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Looks beautiful, Paul! Nice work!
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Old 11-09-2015, 12:21 PM   #3
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Paul, those are gorgeous counters and love all of the cushions and curtains!! Totally neat. What a great job.
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Old 11-09-2015, 04:42 PM   #4
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Wow. A fantastic job. The colors are great. I love the funky looks of the Oxygen.


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Old 11-09-2015, 07:55 PM   #5
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It's lovely - great job! OMG I love those trailers so much. Keep yours in great shape so I can buy it from you one day!
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Old 11-09-2015, 08:27 PM   #6
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Totally NEATO! I love the shape of the Oxygen. How can you NOT... it's a total EGG. I' betting you're going to love the refresh. I know I would
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Oooooooo...beautiful! 'Looks like a land yacht. Nice job! Enjoy!
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Old 11-09-2015, 11:40 PM   #8
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That is really attractive , very cheerful . The counter is beautiful , looks like a complete upgrade not just a refresh . Love the piping too , I know how much more fiddly that is - really nice job !
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Really great job!!!!!


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Old 11-10-2015, 09:20 AM   #10
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Great job! Looks much more contemporary and fresh. Nice bright colors and I love the striped curtains.
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Old 11-10-2015, 10:15 AM   #11
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LOVE LOVE LOVE!
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Old 11-11-2015, 07:44 AM   #12
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awesome! I was looking for this the other day and didn't see a catagory for this egg
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Old 11-11-2015, 11:29 AM   #13
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Thank you to all for the positive feedback. It's much appreciated.

My focus has changed to the outside of the trailer. Although you can't see it in the external photos, the clear coat on top of the trailer all along the "door side" has bubbled and flaked off. This is is allowing rain to find it's way under the clear coat, further aggravating to problem. The rain water is dirty and looks bad and sits in pockets under the clear coat. As I lightly sand the loosened clear coat, the problem gets bigger. In one or two areas I have accidentally sanded through the thin layer of gelcoat exposing the composite material underneath. Structurally, there doesn't appear to be any damage at all to the body. Everything is completely solid.

I have tried to repair the small areas with gelcoat, but I've found that blending the affected area in with the surrounding clear-coated area is not giving me satisfactory results. I've decided to have the trailer painted. I am looking for some advice from fiberglass trailer owners who have had their trailers stripped and repainted. I am not interested in doing this work myself.

I am located in Southern Ontario and I'm looking for a reputable place with experience painting fiberglass trailers. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm willing to travel several hundred kilometers to have the work done properly. If the answer is, take it to an auto body shop, can anyone recommend what to look for? If the answer is take it to a boat shop, again, can anyone recommend one specifically?

Thank you.
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Old 11-26-2015, 06:28 PM   #14
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Nice job on the interior.. looks like a labour of love.

Not sure what you mean by "Clear coat". I'm guessing it's some type of protective film. I have an O2 and the outside finish is white gel coat. If you could post some pics it may give a better idea of the problem. Also if you plan to pull the frame for refinishing. I can give you some suggestions.
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Looks great! The fresh new fabric colour inspires me to replace the exact same fabric in our trailer.

How did you construct the table leg (looks interesting).

We are mulling over whether to try to add a "hatch" to the rear of the trailer (similar to boat hatches), to allow access to the under bed storage, which can be difficult to access.
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Try a boat yard for fiberglass repair and painting.
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For gelcoat repair and painting, check with Paul Neumeister (A1 Auto Refinishing) in Sebringville, Ont. He has a Boler 1650 (!) and has substantial experience with FGRV body and mechanical work. I highly recommend him for this type of work.
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Hello,

I bought a Bonair Oxygen trailer 2 years ago and have been making modifications. The interior work is pretty close to complete. I have some before and after photos (on my OneDrive) and thought maybe these may help inspire someone with their own renovations - as I was inspired by some photos someone shared with me.







More photos available at:
http://1drv.ms/1iOhwV6

If anyone has any questions, I'm happy to answer.
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Old 01-13-2016, 11:03 AM   #19
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The table leg is called a "Springfield gas powered table pedestal." It's available from shop4seats.com. It's a little pricey but seems to be good quality. Direct link: Springfield Gas Powered Table Pedestal - Dinette Hardware - Dinettes - RV FURNITURE
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For gelcoat repair and painting, check with Paul Neumeister (A1 Auto Refinishing) in Sebringville, Ont. He has a Boler 1650 (!) and has substantial experience with FGRV body and mechanical work. I highly recommend him for this type of work.
Thanks very much John. That's not too far away from me.
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