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05-26-2012, 07:08 PM
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Camilla, I'll be going out there tomorrow and will take more pictures with the ceiling.
Melissa, I have an awning stripe fabric on the front couch that coordinates with the Paris fabric. I haven't put in a chrystal chandelier yet (LOL here's when the men start screeeeming!!). But I am thinking of a pendant light with a drum shade that has a retro feel instead..
Jen it is so much fun!! Go for it, Glamp up your Burro
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05-26-2012, 07:13 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jen
Trailer: 1980 13 ft. burro
Pennsylvania
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If I made it too girly, the man would probably get stuck in fetal position. But I am definitely making the design scheme all mine.
If you're going to be adding more photos, I'd like to request a couple of the front rock guard, too, please!
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05-26-2012, 07:13 PM
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Trailer: 16 ft U-Haul VT
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I just glued and stitched coordinating bead borders around a trouble light equipped with a buglight. It is now our main light in our screenhouse. Kevin even uses it when he camps by himself. Gets chuckles.
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05-26-2012, 07:16 PM
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Trailer: U-Haul 1985
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CindyL
I just glued and stitched coordinating bead borders around a trouble light equipped with a buglight. It is now our main light in our screenhouse. Kevin even uses it when he camps by himself. Gets chuckles.
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Cindy, I love the trouble light chandelier idea! pics would be nice
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05-26-2012, 07:20 PM
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Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
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Doesn't the picture of Pam's setup just make you smile.
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05-26-2012, 09:10 PM
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Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
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Pam, oh I get the need to have some extra's - I do have a few items to make it personal that come on most trips LOL & last count 7 throw pillows for the bed ..... would love to carry more but have a weight issue ;-))
I really love the front guard!! got me thinking!
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05-27-2012, 11:11 AM
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Pictures as promised. First the ceiling, and the front couch area. The ceiling is a 'scissors and hot glue project (described a few posts above).
The couch is covered with an awning fabric, and I used the same fabric for the shade. The shade is 'reverse rolled' and held in place with those flower clips at each end. I have a deep couch with enough room to sleep because I removed the bunk and the fiberglass mounting piece that was attached under the window. The back cushions are microfiber body pillow covers from Walmart. Pillow was made from a T-shirt with a cute graphic of a vintage trailer graveyard.
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05-27-2012, 11:19 AM
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Trailer: U-Haul 1985
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This is my rock shield cover. It was very easy to make. I measured the length and height of the sheild and added 1/2" to allow for the quarter-inch seams. I measured the flange and added 1" to cover the quarter inch seam, and then 3/4" for the hemmed edge. I put a piece of cardboard against the trailer and closed the shield so I coule trace the curve of the corners.
It was just a matter of laying out the dimensions and cutting the rectangle, then laying out my curved template on the corners and cutting them. I sewed it together and then put fringe on the edges. I also added little 'tabs' of material under the awing edge so I can clip a binder clip to the tab, and to the rock guard to hold it in place.
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05-27-2012, 11:23 AM
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Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
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Oh Pam you are the crafty one! Thanks for sharing such great ideas.... although I promised myself after sewing my new cushion covers and curtains last winter I was never sewing again!! LOL
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05-27-2012, 08:39 PM
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Name: jen
Trailer: 1980 13 ft. burro
Pennsylvania
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05-27-2012, 09:13 PM
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Trailer: 1988 Perris Pacer ('Bean') / 2004 Element
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Pam-- that is amazing!! Beautiful!!
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05-27-2012, 09:39 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Diane
Trailer: Casita, previously u-haul ct13
Virginia
Posts: 1,020
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Pam, your little Glamping trailer is awsome! You are so creative! Thanks for sharing your photos and tips. Everything matches and is useful and inviting and comfortable looking. This ROCKS!
May I ask a question, I am curious about your removing the bubble guard under the window to give you extra space. Did that piece have a purpose originally? And do you think it may hurt the strength of that part of the wall? Because I have tried to lay down on that couch and found it to be way to narrow for comfortable sleep. Thinking I may have a guest now and then. So am looking forward to your response on this. Thanks Pam.
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05-27-2012, 09:51 PM
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Trailer: U-Haul 1985
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Diane, When the fiberglass 'bubble is removed, it leaves the exact same exposed area as you already have at the back of the trailer. So as far as 'structure' it did not appear to be needed for that. What it is intended for is to properly support the bunk. I didn't want to keep the bunk, but did want the bunk cushion (to use down on the bench area. So I removed the bunk and the support fiberglass. I had to loosen up the trim around the window to get the fiberglass flange out, but for the most part it was just tugging and prying to break it free. I then unzipped the cover from the bunk and removed the wood support, which left me with a full-width seat foam and cover. That is what I now use on my front couch. I did have to re-shape the curves of the foam slightly, to properly fit onto the couch area but I didn't adjust the cover. I can post some old photos of the project to remove the bunk, and the difference it made in the couch width. It's quite a bit of extra room
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05-27-2012, 10:04 PM
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Trailer: U-Haul 1985
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Here is the photo history showing the bunk 'before' and 'after' removal. The last photo shows the original bench seat cushion placed on top of the bunk cushion. You can see how much wider the front bench winds up being. My goal was to make that front bench usable and comfortable as a couch for lounging on during the day, as well as a night time sleeping area. In order to accomplish both, I decided to just take the bunk out altogether and use the bunk's full width cushion for my couch area.
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05-27-2012, 10:33 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Diane
Trailer: Casita, previously u-haul ct13
Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pam Garlow
Diane, When the fiberglass 'bubble is removed, it leaves the exact same exposed area as you already have at the back of the trailer. So as far as 'structure' it did not appear to be needed for that. What it is intended for is to properly support the bunk. I didn't want to keep the bunk, but did want the bunk cushion (to use down on the bench area. So I removed the bunk and the support fiberglass. I had to loosen up the trim around the window to get the fiberglass flange out, but for the most part it was just tugging and prying to break it free. I then unzipped the cover from the bunk and removed the wood support, which left me with a full-width seat foam and cover. That is what I now use on my front couch. I did have to re-shape the curves of the foam slightly, to properly fit onto the couch area but I didn't adjust the cover. I can post some old photos of the project to remove the bunk, and the difference it made in the couch width. It's quite a bit of extra room
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Oh Pam! What a difference that made. Thank you so much for responding.
I have been wondering about that bubble thing. I camp alone also and on rainy days have thought it would be nice to spread out on the inside of the trailer with books and such. So seeing what you have done with yours is truly an inviting space. Thanks Pam.
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05-28-2012, 10:11 PM
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Senior Member
Name: James
Trailer: Uhaul CT-13
Ohio
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Did you ever consider to use some clear epoxy and glue a metal base to the middle of the glass, it would still be removable and have a clean look.
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05-29-2012, 02:06 PM
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Trailer: 1979 13 ft Boler and 1987 Bigfoot 5th Wheel
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Such creative touches! I love it!
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05-29-2012, 07:47 PM
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Trailer: U-Haul 1985
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James, I had considered that, but didn't want to 'see' the mounting system (glue, etc) through the glass top. Since I wanted to 'Glamp' but still keep it fairly simple, I bought a small premade table round (simple, cheap) and painted it with paint I already had (simple, cheap) and then bought a round glass table top (simple, not cheap). I like the 'pop' of yellow, and I feel that from a design point of view, the wood tabletop gives it more visual substance. There was a method to my madness... bwahahahaha
BUT It it sounds like I have your creative juices flowing now! This tabletop (in all glass like you describe) could look really great in a small front dinette area too....
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05-29-2012, 08:25 PM
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Senior Member
Name: James
Trailer: Uhaul CT-13
Ohio
Posts: 360
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I'm just a typical man, I like a more "industrial" look
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05-29-2012, 08:31 PM
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Trailer: U-Haul 1985
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 You know, James, I have several designer GF's that think exactly like you. Nothing wrong with an industrial look at all. But I knew that having a 'clear view' to the epoxy attachment point would bugg me and I didn't want to figure out how to hide it. (my kiss principle at work)
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