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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-17-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 115
Posted By Larry H
I once sold an old Coleman furnace like that to a...

I once sold an old Coleman furnace like that to a guy who wanted it to replace his. I cleaned it and tested it and it worked fine.


I'm sure someone would find it useful and regardless of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-11-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 279
Posted By Larry H
Hi Shelly, To me it looks like construction...

Hi Shelly,

To me it looks like construction adhesive, PL Premium, Liquid Nails or the like.


From the Liquid Nails website...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-09-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
Weighing & More Roof

Not a whole lot going on this weekend. I've been working on getting a new axle and was debating on what weight I should get. The current axle is 1,650 lbs. I know that I will be adding weight with...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-07-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
I have heard of POR15 but have never used it....

I have heard of POR15 but have never used it. From what I have read some people really like it and some people find it finicky and don't really think it's worth the money.

I painted a rusty...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-29-2024, 06:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
HI Paul, I will be painting the frame. This is...

HI Paul, I will be painting the frame. This is just set on there to see where it aligns with the shell and mark it out. The frame will be painted, maybe sandblasted first if it's not too expensive,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-28-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
Got a bit of work done last weekend; not really...

Got a bit of work done last weekend; not really much but lifted the shell back onto the frame to see how it fit.


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As expected, there is a small gap at the front. I noticed this...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-27-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,208
Posted By Larry H
So, I reached out to Michaela and unfortunately...

So, I reached out to Michaela and unfortunately they cannot customize the axle brackets. She was very helpful in giving me the dimensions though so I could see if they would work for my application....
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-26-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,717
Posted By Larry H
Beachcomber Karavel

Hi Frank. Thanks for all of the useful history on the Beachcomber. I too enjoy the "warm and cozy feel" of the wood panelled interior and that's why I like the "boxy" fiberglass RV's.

I recently...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-18-2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
Scraping the Roof

I didn't get much of anything done last weekend, but this weekend was pretty nice so I decided I would continue to scrape the coating(s) off of the roof. It took a couple of good afternoons but I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-18-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,411
Posted By Larry H
If you are painting your panels Alex Plus Latex...

If you are painting your panels Alex Plus Latex Caulking is your friend. It will take care of a lot of gaps quite easily. I have even used it on inside drywall corners when I didn't want to go though...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-07-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,208
Posted By Larry H
Hi Michaela, I'm glad you decided to post...

Hi Michaela,


I'm glad you decided to post here because many people probably have questions and this is a good way to get the answers to them.

I am one of those people who have questions. I am...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-19-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
Frame Mods

This weekend again was not too bad weather wise so I was able to get my frame mod done.

Here is the finished product.
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I had to make some new pieces for the sides of the new area and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-14-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,555
Posted By Larry H
Frank, I can't give you any specific...

Frank,


I can't give you any specific company, but you will probably have luck searching for places that fix fiberglass boats. I don't think a traditional RV place would know how to do it and not...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-12-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
Roof Scraping

I was also pretty nice on Sunday and since I don't really want to strip rust/paint from the frame unless I can paint it right away I figured I might as well start to strip the layers of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-12-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
Frame Off

So, it's difficult to get too much work done in the winter when you have to work outside, but this weekend I was able to remove the Cabin (body) from the frame. I had to repair a floor support that...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-06-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By Larry H
Thank you Luc! That is exactly what I was looking...

Thank you Luc! That is exactly what I was looking for.

Basically, I am going to a manufacturer that makes patio cushions. So they will be outdoor safe and be able to take any potential abuse. I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-06-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By Larry H
Thanks for the reply. I was hoping that someone...

Thanks for the reply. I was hoping that someone had the exact measurements because I am going to order my cushions before I actually build the cabinets. Since hey are cushions and have a lot of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-30-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,920
Posted By Larry H
Thanks Chris. It probably is the Flexride as that...

Thanks Chris. It probably is the Flexride as that is what I found on the City Spring website.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-29-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 847
Posted By Larry H
Have you thought about acrylic windows? That's...

Have you thought about acrylic windows? That's what I am putting into my Ventura. Lighter, more air tight and come with the integrated shade.



Pricey though.



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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-26-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,920
Posted By Larry H
Hi Chris. Looks good and looks like you might be...

Hi Chris. Looks good and looks like you might be camping in it this summer.


I'm curious about the axle you used. I'm going to replace mine as well as I'm sure there is no spring left in it. Did...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-18-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By Larry H
Ventura Cushion Sizes

I'm wondering if anyone knows or can measure their cushion sizes? I am renovating the Ventura that I just bought but it had no cushions in it and I wold like to know what the original sizes were.
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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-12-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
Wiring

Before I put in all of the insulation I also did some wiring. Wiring of the running lights and I also ran a 120v supply line.

For the running lights I have put some "plastic" backer board behind...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-12-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
Insulation

So my plan to rebuild the structure of this trailer is probably very different from most. Most rebuilds I have seen are just that - they rebuild and strengthen what was already there. I believe that...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-12-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
Fiberglass Repair

Well, I guess it's inevitable. You have an old fiberglass trailer, you're going to have to do fiberglass repair. Well this one had quite a bit. I was not and still am not, 100% sure of where all of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-12-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
Stripping it Down

Once in the garage I started to strip it down. By this time I had already removed the dinette benches and all the upper paneling and some of the lower paneling. The ceiling had already been removed...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-12-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
Getting it into the garage

Over the Christmas break I got "permission" to put it in the garage and work on it. The first step was to get it into the garage. Like most people, I'm sure, I have a garage with 7 foot door. I took...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-12-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
More Pictures

Here are more pictures.

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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-12-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Larry H
1975 Ventura Restomod

It's hard to believe that I have been a member of this site for almost 15 years and this is my first post!

When I joined this site I was looking for a good used trailer after buying a conventional...
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