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Old 04-29-2021, 02:53 AM   #21
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Repaired, restored and well protected.
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Old 04-29-2021, 03:18 PM   #22
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Polishing, polishing, lots of polishing..
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Old 05-03-2021, 01:47 AM   #23
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Air grating restored and upgraded.
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Old 05-06-2021, 03:06 PM   #24
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Huge prgress
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Old 05-08-2021, 11:12 PM   #25
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Keep going.
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Old 05-19-2021, 12:52 AM   #26
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I like original AC socket, so had to restore it.
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Old 05-19-2021, 12:59 AM   #27
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There was no chance to connect all wires accurately, so I used connection boxes, which was a good decision.
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Old 05-21-2021, 12:39 AM   #28
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Had no luck finding flat sealant so I had to cut D-shape one.
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Old 06-09-2021, 09:34 PM   #29
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Hello there, and have been reading up on your posts...very nice jobs so far. I will be beginning to take apart my recently purchased Captain trailer. It also needs exterior fiberglass work for spider cracks and little knicks and scrapes. Then new floor and interior wall and ceiling covering.
What will you use for insulation and fabric to cover walls and ceiling?
Thank you, Ian
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Old 06-10-2021, 05:42 AM   #30
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We refurbished a Captain trailer (not to pristine condition like this one, but functional).

We used closed-cell foam that came by the foot in a big roll and glued it to the fiberglass interior for insulation (make sure you use compatible spray glue so you don't melt the foam). Then we covered the insulation with boat hull liner, a sort of fuzzy stuff that water will pass through and is non-absorbent. I think we also used spray-on glue to hold the liner on.

Boat hull liner works well with velcro.
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Old 06-11-2021, 03:42 PM   #31
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N126 D Cadet interior refurbish and exterior still to do

Patched any suspect fiberglass areas and through holes with fiberglass cloth from the inside. Also fiberglassed some wood strapping to later anchor and or mount to without necessity to compromise the Fiberglass shell.

We purchased closed cell marine foam 5 metres lenth x 2 m wide roll x 0.5 " thickness. Cut in shapes and applied with very strong spray adhesive directly to rough fiberglass interior on all walls. Acts as an insulator, won
t allow moisture transfer and should avoid mold on the fiberglass shell.

Then applied grey/ black interior 3 mm carpet liner again with spray adhesive over the foam and stuck to ceiling. Building a wood ceiling for the roof hatch that can support its own weight.

Rebuilding the interior cabinets and benches out of plywood to remodel the inside and accept new tables, nooks, shelves, kitchen counter, stove, sink, cooler, sitting and sleeping area.

I don't know what to do about the exterior spider cracks and chips in the Gel coat. Looking for DYI solutions, or factory application also if that is the way to go.

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Old 06-17-2021, 10:16 AM   #32
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I'm using recycled foam as an insulation. It looks like melted together pieces of foam rubber. Actually it is more durable then ordinary foam rubber, it covers everything perfectly and makes no folds on the curves. It could be of any thickness, I use 10mm in order not to cut inside space of the caravan too much.

One more cool thing - it sticks to the walls just perfectly with the help of simple rubber glue.

As for the interior fabric I've chosen auto velour (I'm don't know how it calls correctly), which has also 5mm foam. It is pretty delicate in installation, but after that I like its feel and look
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Old 06-17-2021, 10:30 AM   #33
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I had a spare round hatch so I decided to use it to create a tube style locker for some dirty stuff like tent floor etc.
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Old 06-19-2021, 12:43 AM   #34
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First laser cut furniture piece
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Old 12-03-2021, 03:50 AM   #35
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New holes in my caravan
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Old 12-03-2021, 03:53 AM   #36
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Started to think about mounting 2 100w flexible panels on the roof hatch. It is tricky as the hatch is very curved and it is goes up and down all the time.
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Old 12-03-2021, 04:03 AM   #37
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The decision was made: mont panels on self made frames in the position with less bend.
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Old 12-03-2021, 04:05 AM   #38
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Assembling altogether
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Old 12-03-2021, 04:21 AM   #39
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Assembling all the elements altogether.
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Old 12-03-2021, 06:50 AM   #40
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Beautiful job. Coming along nicely.
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