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07-25-2012, 07:07 PM
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Member
Trailer: 1976 Scamp 13 ft
Posts: 86
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Jimbo
I'm going to interpret your question as "Do you cut the sheets..."
My jalousie windows have a fair amount of aluminum frame that sticks inside my trailer. I cut the sheets to fit the inside and fit tightly in the frame.
YMMV.
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07-25-2012, 08:35 PM
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#62
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American and 1979 Trillium 4500
Posts: 5,141
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas Haney
I found some pictures of someone else's trailer that reminded me of what condition mine was when I first bought my Scamp Trailer.
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Thanks for finding those Thomas. They were the original pictures for my boler American. My restoration is here:
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...can-25724.html
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07-25-2012, 09:01 PM
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#63
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,710
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Thomas, thanks for posting. Oftentimes some of the most prolific posters (with great ideas) disappear after a time. Your "Skimp" trailer is one of the best of the best!
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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09-16-2012, 12:49 PM
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#64
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Senior Member
Name: Cathy
Trailer: 1973 Love Bug '13
Florida
Posts: 406
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Love bug 73
How did you fill the revit holes. Was there much fiberglassing you had todo. If so how. We are in the same situation now that you were in.
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09-16-2012, 02:28 PM
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#65
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Member
Trailer: 1976 Scamp 13 ft
Posts: 86
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat futrell
How did you fill the revit holes. Was there much fiberglassing you had todo. If so how. We are in the same situation now that you were in.
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I really love the PC-11 marine 2 part epoxy paste for filling holes.
It turns white when dry too. Sandable even. Highly recommend.
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09-16-2012, 04:51 PM
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#66
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Senior Member
Name: Jimbo
Trailer: 1971 Trails West Campster/1980 Scamp 13
California
Posts: 325
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas Haney
Jimbo
I'm going to interpret your question as "Do you cut the sheets..."
My jalousie windows have a fair amount of aluminum frame that sticks inside my trailer. I cut the sheets to fit the inside and fit tightly in the frame.
YMMV.
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Yes exactly. Thanks
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09-20-2012, 01:35 PM
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#67
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Senior Member
Name: Bonnie and Claude
Trailer: N/A
Ontario
Posts: 224
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Thomas, glad you couldn't get a "spanking new trailer" because you're creativity is wonderful! On the Skimp I really like the exterior paint and the faucet window opener. Did you have to make any modification to install the faucets in place of the crank handles?
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05-08-2019, 11:27 AM
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#68
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Member
Trailer: 1976 Scamp 13 ft
Posts: 86
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paint job ended up close to my original vision
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05-08-2019, 02:47 PM
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#69
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
Posts: 2,050
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas Haney
paint job ended up close to my original vision
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Very nice! Glad to see you back.
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05-08-2019, 03:07 PM
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#70
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Member
Trailer: 1976 Scamp 13 ft
Posts: 86
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Thank you Steve!
Although I still have The Skimp, I did just get a 14' wide body Burro and will do a much more professional job. I have more knowledge and more tools now.
With all the projects I've done in the meantime, my shop has really improved. And I have this saying:
"There's a tool for every job..... and a tool FROM every job"
I call it a good excuse to buy a tool to do something particular when I don't have it.
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05-08-2019, 03:13 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
Posts: 2,050
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Looking forward to seeing all the posts from your Burro. When do you plan to start?
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05-08-2019, 03:26 PM
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Member
Trailer: 1976 Scamp 13 ft
Posts: 86
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Hammel
Looking forward to seeing all the posts from your Burro. When do you plan to start?
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That is a very good question Steve. I don't have a plan yet. I still have to give it a good evaluation to see what it really needs. The only thing I know at this moment is that the roof vent is cracked and needs replacing. I like the people at Fantastic Vent so I'll go with that brand. It's pretty usable as it is so maybe the summer will hold some dry runs to see what I'd like to do.
The only other thing for sure is that I'd like to get a good awning. I've seen these ones with bent arms, I've spent some time trying to find something like it on the interwebs with no success. I don't even know what to call those bent arms.... Do you?
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05-08-2019, 03:57 PM
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#73
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
Posts: 2,050
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Carefree of Colorado makes awnings for Trillium Outbacks.
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05-08-2019, 04:00 PM
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#74
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
Posts: 2,050
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Here's a pic
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06-07-2019, 08:33 PM
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#75
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: Escape 21 & Jeep GC 5.7 (Previous 2012 Casita FD17 & 2010 Audi Q5)
Puget Sound, WA
Posts: 1,775
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas Haney
Thanks Bob and Judy,
I think that if I could have afforded to buy a spanking new trailer I might not have had the guts nor inspiration to become creative. It really would have been much easier.
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Thomas,
This is a great thread; you brought a poor orphaned trailer back to life exhibiting a wonderful imagination and exhibiting a fine sensibility as you took your own path here.
That's admittedly just one man's opinion, but it really means something to me to see the work that you have done.
I'm selfishly glad that you didn't have a "spanking new" trailer. I can't imagine one ever having so much joy in it.
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