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Beachcomber B15 frame up resto
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The galley was an extra from trillium. I bought...
The galley was an extra from trillium. I bought it from them as they are a 20 min drive from me. Fiberglassing the bellyband was one of the best things I did on this build. 3 layers of fiberglass...
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Beachcomber B15 frame up resto
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I finished this back in 2016 but got lazy and...
I finished this back in 2016 but got lazy and didn't post anything else. Hope this inspires someone!
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/members/39894-albums2074-picture12120.jpeg...
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Hi, I am....
02-05-2016, 11:47 AM
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Hi I am Taylor... looking at a 70's? Beachcomber
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100% guarantee that floor is rotten in that...
100% guarantee that floor is rotten in that trailer along with most of the wood in the walls from the belly band down. Only buy this if you want to invest a lot of time into a rebuild (if you want it...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
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'78 Beachcomber TM15 - Advice Please
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If you don't want to do a bunch of work on it,...
If you don't want to do a bunch of work on it, I'd say ditch it ASAP! I have spent over a year rebuilding mine and although its really looking good, its been a pile of work. My trailer looked better...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
04-10-2015, 10:40 AM
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Progressive dynamics 4045 DC wiring
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can you provide an example of "all of the worlds...
can you provide an example of "all of the worlds manufacturers" and what application they use these? It's my understanding that manufacturers will use elementally sealed fuse blocks, but not these...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
04-10-2015, 09:52 AM
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Progressive dynamics 4045 DC wiring
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ferniebiker
I don't doubt that these strip terminals can be...
I don't doubt that these strip terminals can be used without problem, I'm just suggesting that they are not necessarily "best practice"
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
04-09-2015, 02:24 PM
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Progressive dynamics 4045 DC wiring
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ferniebiker
True it looks nicer! After talking with a friend...
True it looks nicer! After talking with a friend who has extensive automotive knowledge and works for a living building controllers for engines he has urged me to absolutely stay away from these!
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-10-2015, 10:47 PM
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Beachcomber B15 frame up resto
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ferniebiker
Galley is glued in, bed glued in, 1 side of...
Galley is glued in, bed glued in, 1 side of closet glued in. Shore power hookup installed.
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03-02-2015, 10:31 PM
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Beachcomber B15 frame up resto
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ferniebiker
Some will smile, some will cry. Hopefully the...
Some will smile, some will cry. Hopefully the people gouging for these are the ones crying lol.
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03-02-2015, 09:02 AM
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Beachcomber B15 frame up resto
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ferniebiker
Actually, I think that depending on the year...
Actually, I think that depending on the year there are different styles of supports. Some are metal and some (as was the case with mine) are wood. Its just plywood that has been bonded together to...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-01-2015, 03:00 AM
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Beachcomber B15 frame up resto
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ferniebiker
Some old pics and weekend updates
Some old pics and weekend updates
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02-27-2015, 11:21 AM
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Beachcomber B15 frame up resto
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ferniebiker
Here are some old photos from the summer when I...
Here are some old photos from the summer when I put my trailer on the frame, and some more recent ones from the last few weeks of work. Putting in lino this weekend and gluing in the bed so i'll have...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-11-2014, 10:16 PM
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Beachcomber B15 frame up resto
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ferniebiker
I've now removed the frame, took it to a DIY sand...
I've now removed the frame, took it to a DIY sand blaster and its now at Trillium/ outback having a new axle installed, paint, jacks, battery box and trailer hitch on the back for bikes.
Here are...
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08-11-2014, 08:40 PM
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Beachcomber B15 frame up resto
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ferniebiker
Here are some pics of my work over the winter,...
Here are some pics of my work over the winter, i'll update what i'm doing this week as well
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03-31-2014, 02:26 PM
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Beachcomber B15 frame up resto
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ferniebiker
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03-31-2014, 12:16 PM
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Beachcomber B15 frame up resto
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ferniebiker
Beachcomber B15 frame up resto
I've been lurking on the forums for a while getting ideas for my Beachcomber that I am restoring. The back story is that I was looking at buying a backcomber in Cochrane AB. After taking it for a...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-22-2014, 06:54 PM
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LED Lamp fixtures - what and where?
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ferniebiker
Fair enough! You guys have been a wealth of...
Fair enough! You guys have been a wealth of knowledge for my upcoming build. Hopefully
I didn't offend.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-22-2014, 04:13 PM
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LED Lamp fixtures - what and where?
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ferniebiker
Waaaay cheaper here: ...
Waaaay cheaper here:
https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Stars-F3528001-Fixture-Natural/dp/B00CZCY5SE/ref=sr_1_14?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1390428765&sr=1-14&keywords=led+dome+light
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01-14-2014, 11:05 AM
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Beachcomber TM15 - The build, starting with gutting the inside
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ferniebiker
I'm about to embark on the same rebuild project...
I'm about to embark on the same rebuild project and I have some questions if you dont mind.
-Is there a retailer for that aluminum foam or do you order directly from the supplier? - What Size...
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