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Old 05-04-2014, 09:11 PM   #1
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1985 Casita restoration
Starting my restoration being lurking around thought I'd post some pics! Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByFiberglass RV1399259293.348903.jpg Views: 105 Size: 128.0 KB ID: 70623Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByFiberglass RV1399259307.814010.jpg Views: 99 Size: 355.8 KB ID: 70624Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByFiberglass RV1399259318.898158.jpg Views: 100 Size: 129.0 KB ID: 70625Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByFiberglass RV1399259338.301118.jpg Views: 97 Size: 106.4 KB ID: 70626Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByFiberglass RV1399259359.304353.jpg Views: 98 Size: 145.3 KB ID: 70627Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByFiberglass RV1399259386.751568.jpg Views: 96 Size: 154.6 KB ID: 70628Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByFiberglass RV1399259406.166135.jpg Views: 99 Size: 157.5 KB ID: 70629Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByFiberglass RV1399259420.369876.jpg Views: 97 Size: 225.2 KB ID: 70630Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByFiberglass RV1399259439.637998.jpg Views: 95 Size: 166.2 KB ID: 70631Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByFiberglass RV1399259459.121773.jpg Views: 98 Size: 131.7 KB ID: 70632Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByFiberglass RV1399259481.636407.jpg Views: 96 Size: 147.3 KB ID: 70633
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Old 05-04-2014, 09:17 PM   #2
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Old 05-04-2014, 10:23 PM   #3
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Like the paint job

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Old 05-05-2014, 05:27 AM   #4
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LOVE the paint job. What are you going to cover the new insulation with?
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Old 05-05-2014, 05:32 AM   #5
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Hey thanks yea it has a pretty awesome paint job!

I am going to be covering it with car headliner.
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Old 05-05-2014, 05:33 AM   #6
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Old 05-05-2014, 05:52 AM   #7
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Great paint job.
What kind of insulation did you use?
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Old 05-05-2014, 06:02 AM   #8
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I used reflectix. It's been really easy to work with. Glued up with 3m 77 and contact cement.
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Old 05-05-2014, 06:10 AM   #9
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This was as I was putting reflectix in.
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Old 05-05-2014, 11:20 AM   #10
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Thanks for sharing the progress!
What did you use for removing carpet foam from the shell?

Did you do anything with the windows? My 1981 will definitely need window work, and I'm wondering if anyone's figured out what brand the really old Casita windows are, etc.
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Old 05-05-2014, 01:25 PM   #11
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I used a lot of elbow grease
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Old 05-05-2014, 01:29 PM   #12
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I used elbow grease and a scraper to get the foam off. I sanded the rest off the best in could.
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Old 05-05-2014, 01:30 PM   #13
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The windows I took out cleaned them. I put back in sealed with butyl tape
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Old 05-05-2014, 01:52 PM   #14
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Nice work Claudia, and I too love the paint job. Looks like alot of labor and love going into your remodel.
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Old 05-05-2014, 01:57 PM   #15
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Hey thanks!! It's been a labor of love having a blast!! Def learning a lot! Hoping to have all floors done this coming weekends then on to installing new fan!
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What Kind of fan will you be using? 12v or 110v? Does the trailer have A/C?
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Old 05-05-2014, 09:20 PM   #17
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I'll have to look at the fan it's a fantastic fan. I ordered last year and was working on the camper, I was also 7 months pregnant. So I am just now getting back to work on it!

It has no AC as of right now. I want to maybe do a cabinet install one. I just don't think I am to keen on having it in the window.

Right now it feels like the never ending project! But having a blast!
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Old 06-01-2014, 07:08 PM   #18
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Took the old blade less fan out this weekend and put in the new fan! Also starting demo on the kitchen area! Got a lot done! Off tomorrow gonna finish pulling out the windows!
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What a beautiful baby. :-)
I like the new fan also.
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