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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-26-2020, 02:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
Never posted finished pics!

Hey all. Just realized I didn’t ever post finished photos. Here they are! Still a few finishing touches not in the photos...propane tank, spare tire, curtains...but you get the idea ����
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2018, 03:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
Should have a gentle arch from side to side. No...

Should have a gentle arch from side to side. No arch front to back...

When I got mine it was shaped like a bowl with all water draining into the broken roof vent :(
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-26-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,620
Posted By philtripp
I’ll give that a try Wayne. And yeah I’m...

I’ll give that a try Wayne.

And yeah I’m just looking to maintain temps while traveling mostly, will be using either LP or 120V when parked.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-26-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,620
Posted By philtripp
12V fridge not working

Hey all. Having some trouble with my 3 way fridge. The unit operates fine on 120V and gas but has no function at all on 12V. I expect that it won’t work great on 12V but I did expect it to sort of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-25-2018, 03:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
I’ll PM you :)

I’ll PM you :)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-24-2018, 08:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
Thanks everyone. All I can say is don’t...

Thanks everyone. All I can say is don’t underestimate the amount of work ahead...and use plenty of nutcracker on the screws when taking apart your windows!!! That last point can’t be overstated, you...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-22-2018, 11:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
Here’s another photo(s) of the roof repair....

Here’s another photo(s) of the roof repair. 122311
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Don’t forget to look back at the progress pictures! It’s been a long journey!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-22-2018, 11:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
At this point in the build the weather started to...

At this point in the build the weather started to get a little warmer and I was able to move outside for some body work. The roof was in really rough shape with lots of cracks, pinhole and actual...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-22-2018, 11:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
Well...I have returned! I’ve been busy working on...

Well...I have returned! I’ve been busy working on the camper of course and I have lots of catching up to do.

So after the last post came all new wiring and I mean everything! Including the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-02-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,098
Posted By philtripp
Mostly hail damage. And lots of pin holes. 5 or...

Mostly hail damage. And lots of pin holes. 5 or so bigger cracks from who knows what! I pulled it out of a farmers field so it’s anyone’s guess.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-02-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,098
Posted By philtripp
Here are some pics of my shenanigans. About half...

Here are some pics of my shenanigans. About half done stripping the roof! Hopefully by weeks end I’ll have some warm enough temps to lay down a few new layers of glass.

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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-02-2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,098
Posted By philtripp
Thanks everyone. Angle grinder with sanding disks...

Thanks everyone. Angle grinder with sanding disks is working like a charm!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-02-2018, 09:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,098
Posted By philtripp
On a bit of a time crunch. Would like to get the...

On a bit of a time crunch. Would like to get the repair done before I go for ACL surgery [emoji51]
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-02-2018, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,098
Posted By philtripp
Stripping gelcoat

Hey all. Been a while! The Ventura is coming along great with the interior 95% complete. I’ll post some pics in another thread a little later.

My current question is about fiberglass/gelcoat. The...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-08-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
Things are going a tad slow these days but I’ve...

Things are going a tad slow these days but I’ve managed to dry fit the new plywood on the floor along with the new ribs on the ceiling. It’s amazing how much headroom there is where the roof isn’t...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-29-2017, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By philtripp
If you are smartphone equipped I would suggest...

If you are smartphone equipped I would suggest using the fiberglassrv app. It’s way more user friendly when it comes to posting etc.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-28-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By philtripp
A great online resource is vintagetrailersupply....

A great online resource is vintagetrailersupply. They have a lot of weatherstripping etc that can’t be found elsewhere.

Also check out these guys, they are in Edmonton...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-22-2017, 10:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
Just got the frame back with a fresh coupler and...

Just got the frame back with a fresh coupler and powder coating. It’s so shiny!

For those wondering, I had the welding shop modify a 50 degree Atwood coupler to fit the 30degree frame by cutting...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-12-2017, 11:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
Hoping she will last another 40 years!

Hoping she will last another 40 years!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-12-2017, 12:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
Here are some better pics of the frame for anyone...

Here are some better pics of the frame for anyone interested. I’ve removed the jack and coupler already. Just need to remove axle and weld on new coupler then it’s ready for powder coat....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-07-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,070
Posted By philtripp
Thanks for looking into that anyway!

Thanks for looking into that anyway!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-07-2017, 12:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
Side note. Have a look at that roof! Looks like...

Side note. Have a look at that roof! Looks like fun hey? After the frame work I’m gonna tackle that beast.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-07-2017, 12:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
The frame has been separated! Time to remove the...

The frame has been separated! Time to remove the axle coupler and jack, have new coupler welded on and send the whole thing to get powder coated. Can’t wait to see what she looks like all shiny and...
Forum: General Chat 12-05-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,036
Posted By philtripp
The ribs in my roof were totally rotten and the...

The ribs in my roof were totally rotten and the roof was more of a bowl. I’ve removed all the remnants of the ribs and will be installing my newly laminated ribs. Sounds like we have a similar...
Forum: General Chat 12-05-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,036
Posted By philtripp
Looking good! I wish I was starting with a roof...

Looking good! I wish I was starting with a roof that looked like that!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-05-2017, 12:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,070
Posted By philtripp
Post the links? I’m curious what they look like.

Post the links? I’m curious what they look like.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-04-2017, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,070
Posted By philtripp
This is the best picture that I have...114339

This is the best picture that I have...114339
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-04-2017, 06:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,070
Posted By philtripp
Sadly it cannot be any larger than 10 1/2” x 3”....

Sadly it cannot be any larger than 10 1/2” x 3”. They designed flat areas into the fiberglass for these specific lights.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-04-2017, 11:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,070
Posted By philtripp
I think that’s gonna be the ticket. I will only...

I think that’s gonna be the ticket. I will only spend so long searching the earth for an item!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-03-2017, 02:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,070
Posted By philtripp
Yeah LED would be great! But I’d take the proper...

Yeah LED would be great! But I’d take the proper fit it’s incandescent bulbs if I could find it.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-03-2017, 02:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,070
Posted By philtripp
Yeah an 8” would work. The only issue is that...

Yeah an 8” would work. The only issue is that there is a flat spot in the fiberglass for the original lights. Anything smaller and you would clearly see that they don’t “fit”. Perhaps I’m just being...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-03-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,070
Posted By philtripp
10 1/2” x 3” tail light

Anybody have a source for a taillight of this size? It seems that I’m having a hard time tracking some down. It’s for my 74’ Ventura.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-02-2017, 10:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
You are correct that the winters here are far...

You are correct that the winters here are far from tropical lol. I’m lucky enough that have an overhead door tall enough to fit my camper through. The car sadly will be spending the winter outside. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-02-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,225
Posted By philtripp
‘74 Ventura remodel

I’ve recently started redoing a Ventura that I purchased out of a farmers field. Check out my previous posts for work up till this point.

Now that the trailer is gutted I’ve begun work on the...
Forum: General Chat 11-19-2017, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,885
Posted By philtripp
Looks great! Wish my ceiling framing looked like...

Looks great! Wish my ceiling framing looked like that! I’m currently rebuilding it all from scratch.

When you put the mat down on the floor did you just lay out the mat and pour the resin over...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-08-2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,224
Posted By philtripp
I live 10min from the US border so I can easily...

I live 10min from the US border so I can easily ship things to a depot and go pick up if needed. Quite handy sometimes!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-08-2017, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,224
Posted By philtripp
I don't know that rv salvage is something that...

I don't know that rv salvage is something that happens In the prairies. Once it done it get parked in the field or turned into an ice fishing hut LOL
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-08-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,224
Posted By philtripp
I had that thought, but I'm not sure they'd be...

I had that thought, but I'm not sure they'd be able to produce the slots for the weather stripping. I should perhaps call them up.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-08-2017, 07:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,773
Posted By philtripp
There's a company called ARB that makes some nice...

There's a company called ARB that makes some nice awnings/rooms.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-07-2017, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,465
Posted By philtripp
Yeah I've also read that some copper is not...

Yeah I've also read that some copper is not suitable. I'm sure my local rv supply place will have the proper pipe.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-07-2017, 07:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,465
Posted By philtripp
Propane lines

Thanks for the feedback! Great advice on keeping connections outside the trailer.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-07-2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,224
Posted By philtripp
Aluminum Door Frame Extrusion

So I need to rebuild my Ventura door because it's rotten through and through. The issue is that I'm missing one piece of the aluminum extrusion that trims the door slab and holds the weather...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-07-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,465
Posted By philtripp
Propane lines

The main propane line running under my 74' Ventura is steel pipe. I'm looking to replace this along with the entire gas system in the trailer. Is there any issue with running copper exposed under the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-06-2017, 07:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,969
Posted By philtripp
That's so great!

That's so great!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-06-2017, 07:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,969
Posted By philtripp
I'm not currently logging my hours, perhaps I...

I'm not currently logging my hours, perhaps I should be! I would estimate that I have about 10-15 hours into it at this point.

It will certainly be a project that I spend many hours on,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-05-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,969
Posted By philtripp
Yikes that does sound a bit rough! It would...

Yikes that does sound a bit rough! It would certainly be worth it to Reno for resale. Especially since you've already done one of them, the second would be easier I'm sure.

Can't imagine having a...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-05-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,969
Posted By philtripp
I've got the belly band removed currently and...

I've got the belly band removed currently and there was a bit of rot present in the plywood behind. I think I will glass the halves together and then either apply a vinyl moulding to separate the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-05-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,969
Posted By philtripp
Nice! It's always fun to see the Ventura campers...

Nice! It's always fun to see the Ventura campers getting Reno'd. I see so few of them around.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-05-2017, 08:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,969
Posted By philtripp
I can't begin to describe how many layer of who...

I can't begin to describe how many layer of who knows what was used to try sealing this vent! If only people knew how easy it was to just remove and reinstall with new butyl tape.

Not sure if you...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-05-2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,969
Posted By philtripp
Yeah there was no furnace, although the steel gas...

Yeah there was no furnace, although the steel gas line was run under unit for a future install. And no upper storage above the rear window (I may have to add that!)
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