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12-26-2016, 10:33 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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'84 13' UHAUL build thread
This will be where I keep my work chronicled. My plans are pretty simple-
Make everything work like I want.
Fix what is rotten.
That's it.
I like pictures ! Btw- not a Scamp!
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12-26-2016, 10:43 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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This ac will go in favor of a tongue mounted one.
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12-26-2016, 10:49 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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All the decals/stripes will go. I'm thinking of just cleaning the fiberglass and putting floor wax on it.
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12-26-2016, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 16 ft U-Haul VT
Posts: 2,867
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You can get original stickers or customized ones from Pat Varela if you wish, although I guess you might know that. We went with original for our VT, but made the black parts blue to match our furniture.
CindyL
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12-26-2016, 02:19 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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Thanks, Cindi. Yeah, I have heard about him. I don't think I'm going to go that way, though. Haven't made up my mind.
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12-29-2016, 01:05 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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My Scamp side window came in! I have to make the original hole a bit smaller so , here I go.I may have to post a pic, then comment as I will be using my tablet. We'll see how it goes. Here's the Scamp window-
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01-06-2017, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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I havent forgotten about this thread. For some reason, I cant post pics from my tablet so updating will be choppy. I need a card reader to put the pics on a computer, then on this site.
I'll try again because sometimes it works but I never know when it will.
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01-06-2017, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Charlie
Trailer: '83 Burro
Virginia
Posts: 405
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itlives
I havent forgotten about this thread. For some reason, I cant post pics from my tablet so updating will be choppy. I need a card reader to put the pics on a computer, then on this site.
I'll try again because sometimes it works but I never know when it will.
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When I have to deal with that problem, I either link my iPad to my laptop by a patch cord or simply e-mail the picture to myself on my computer. Sounds silly but it works!
Froggie
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01-06-2017, 08:06 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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Donor pieces of fiberglass from a boat.
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01-06-2017, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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One piece cut to fit. I'll have to have two layers to build up to even with the outside.
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01-06-2017, 08:14 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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Here's the first layer. You gotta grind all the gelcoated off so you have clean fiberglass (if there is such an animal). I wiped down with acetone. Use mat not cloth! I screwed it in couple of places and clamped the rest.
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01-06-2017, 08:21 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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I meant to say use mat cloth between the two pieces. It gives more strength.
Second layer, same as the first. I just used the clamp ring and or window frame as a template.
Second picture is the first wipe of bondo. I find the job goes much better if you pull the bondo very tight. In other words, don't try to build it up fast and have to sand it down. Pull it tight and there's very little sanding.
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01-06-2017, 08:23 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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Second wipe of bondo. Very little sanding or touch up need (there was a little of both).
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01-06-2017, 08:25 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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A little white primer and it looks great already.
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01-06-2017, 08:42 PM
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#15
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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So, now on to the back. I had to get rid of the window ac and wood plank in the back. I also want to change the rear running lightshoes so I'm doing away with the old holes. Also wanted to clean up the rear of the body so I'm taking off the center rib thingy. Here's some pics (since I figured out how to do it!).
A couple of points when doing something like this.
Where two panels meet, you should cut a pretty good "V" groove between them. This part is not for the squeamish.
Next, cut three layers of mat- starting with small and going larger.
Wet the panels with catalyzed resin.
Lay the first layer in the "V".
Pat it into the resin so there are no air pockets (you can see them easily)
Continue on adding resin and mat until all three layers are on.
Try not to have it dripping. It is messy.
Walk away for a day (in cool weather) . A couple of hours in hot weather.
I like to buy a throwaway tyvek suit, wear a respirator and goggles.
Fiberglass is not for sissies. You will be itching!
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01-06-2017, 08:45 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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Next is grind and bondo . I haven't gotten to primer because I'm doing it outside and there were snow flurries today.
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01-06-2017, 08:50 PM
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#17
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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I received my back and other side window....yay! Thanks to Face Book member Arthur Hollis.
I also got to poking around (literally) and found some floor rot. Looks like I'm not done with fiberglass yet!
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01-07-2017, 01:20 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave
Trailer: Casita SD17 2006 "Missing Link"
California
Posts: 3,738
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Nice job going there Mike. I like working with FG but you're right, that first cut you make in the learning curve.............
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01-09-2017, 01:15 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Abraham
Trailer: in the market
Texas
Posts: 26
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nice job! good luck with the build!
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01-09-2017, 04:20 PM
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#20
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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Thanks!
Here's as far as I'm going to cutout the floor. There's a little spot under the curbside seat.
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