a blank slate - Page 2 - Fiberglass RV
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 05-02-2012, 05:27 AM   #21
Senior Member
 
Steve_N_Janna's Avatar
 
Name: Steve and Janna
Trailer: '02 Scamp 13
North Carolina
Posts: 185
Registry
Fred & Natalie, I really like your red & white Trillium!

I've been considering adding a cargo door to my trailer. Yours looks like a marine deck hatch - do you recall the manufacturer?

Thanks, Steve
Steve_N_Janna is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2012, 06:56 PM   #22
Senior Member
 
Steve_N_Janna's Avatar
 
Name: Steve and Janna
Trailer: '02 Scamp 13
North Carolina
Posts: 185
Registry
Progress !!!

Finally - I've taken another step forward.

After removing the front window and filling the hole I realized that I wasn't quite satisfied. Then I ran across a round window on the net - intended for use in a conversion van. This I like. It has given me the vision for the rebuild that I was struggling to find.

I've attached a few pics showing the framed in bathroom and front closet. Most of the closet will be dedicated to hanging clothes - at Janna's suggestion. The lowest section will probably be a hamper.

The layout creates a sort of 'hallway' at the front of the trailer, which hopefully will visually keep it from feeling so confined - a 58" bed in a 10' cabin really doesn't leave much floor space.

I splurged and bought a Kreg jig ( www.kregtool.com ). It has turned out to be the perfect tool for a novice cabinet maker like myself. Once the freshly painted floor dries I'm going to epoxy in the cabinet, lay down the vinyl flooring and glue in the two plywood walls I already have cut.
Attached Thumbnails
IMG_0342.jpg   IMG_0339.jpg  

IMG_0341.jpg   IMG_0344.jpg  

Steve_N_Janna is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2012, 07:08 PM   #23
Senior Member
 
Trailer: Cardinal (Restoring)
Posts: 245
Love the porthole window. You are doing a terrific job. Keep the photos coming. I agree with the color choices.
RRIZZO is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2012, 11:04 PM   #24
Senior Member
 
Sue and Henry's Avatar
 
Name: Sue and Greg
Trailer: 1982 Burro 13 foot and a 2015 Casita Spitit Deluxe 17 ft.
Washington
Posts: 598
Registry
Really nifty porthole. Great job!
Sue and Henry is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-11-2012, 03:30 PM   #25
Senior Member
 
Steve_N_Janna's Avatar
 
Name: Steve and Janna
Trailer: '02 Scamp 13
North Carolina
Posts: 185
Registry
Time for an update

Some more progress pics to share -

1st one is a shot from outside the door showing off the partially framed up cabinet and cupboard. The vessel sink started out as a pragmatic choice to free up under the counter storage space - but we are really pleased with the look. Still shopping for a faucet.

2nd: the entry door closet with the main section to be configured as a hanging clothes closet, the bottom for shoes, and the top for hats and such.

3rd: another shot of the cabinet. Right now it is just dry fitted, but the pic shows how I tabbed it. I'll add a supporting column to reinforce the roof.

4th: a view into what will be the bathroom (toilet only). It's so small the door will have to remain open when it is in use, but the open door will act to block the view from the rest of the trailer.

Tech note - I tried PL Premium adhesive for some of the tabbing but have had mixed results. I'm sticking with epoxy and fiberglass for anything structural.
Attached Thumbnails
IMG_0349.jpg   IMG_0347.jpg  

IMG_0346.jpg   IMG_0348.jpg  

Steve_N_Janna is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-11-2012, 04:57 PM   #26
Moderator
 
Name: RogerDat
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 16
Michigan
Posts: 3,744
Wow that is really nice work. Emphasis on work!

Idea for the painted belly band. A budget custom touch that used to be common on motor cycles was to paint the jugs black then run a sanding block or very fine file along the fins to remove the paint. Gave the motor a shiny accent stripe.

If your painting your belly band you might want to consider this approach to giving the band an aluminum accent pin stripe along the edges.
RogerDat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-11-2012, 04:59 PM   #27
Senior Member
 
Trailer: Cardinal (Restoring)
Posts: 245
Love the progress you have made. Keep the pix coming.
RRIZZO is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-11-2012, 06:27 PM   #28
Senior Member
 
Steve_N_Janna's Avatar
 
Name: Steve and Janna
Trailer: '02 Scamp 13
North Carolina
Posts: 185
Registry
Quote:
Originally Posted by RogerDat View Post
If your painting your belly band you might want to consider this approach to giving the band an aluminum accent pin stripe along the edges.
I like this idea! Thanks.
Steve_N_Janna is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-11-2012, 07:03 PM   #29
Senior Member
 
Scouter Dave's Avatar
 
Name: Dave
Trailer: Bigfoot
Newfoundland & Labrador
Posts: 406
Lucky you

[QUOTE By having a wider bed we can put pillows under our back to read, or take a nap without constantly bumping into each other.[/QUOTE]

Count yourself lucky that you have someone to bump into my friend.
D.
Scouter Dave is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2012, 04:31 PM   #30
Senior Member
 
Steve_N_Janna's Avatar
 
Name: Steve and Janna
Trailer: '02 Scamp 13
North Carolina
Posts: 185
Registry
A little more progress to report!

Pic #1: counter top, sink with faucet and cabinet support - all dry fitted

#2: frame for rear hanging cabinet epoxied and glassed into place

#3: the metal drawers were an impulse; not part of the original plan, so I had to work them in. They are also a bit heavy. But, they pull all the way out and should be great for clothing with the addition of drop in baskets that I'll probably make from thin plywood or canvas.

#4: corner closet - hanging clothes in the middle, shoes in the bottom, odds & ends in the top.
Attached Thumbnails
IMG_0382.jpg   IMG_0388.jpg  

IMG_0383_1 edit.jpg   IMG_0387.jpg  

Steve_N_Janna is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2012, 04:45 PM   #31
Senior Member
 
Name: Dave and Shelly
Trailer: 2001 Spirit Deluxe Casita "New Name: Eggspensive"
Iowa
Posts: 378
that looks great!

Quote:
Originally Posted by floyd View Post
SMEV makes a nice sink/stove combo which is less than 32" wide, it can allow for the wider bed when replacing the kitchen.
Here are a couple of pics of "Shelly", a 13 Scamp which was bought with most of the furniture missing. It was not taken to the level to which you are headed but it may give you a couple of ideas....
Plus i love the name. signed, Shelly
sfoss is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2012, 04:51 PM   #32
Senior Member
 
Name: Dave and Shelly
Trailer: 2001 Spirit Deluxe Casita "New Name: Eggspensive"
Iowa
Posts: 378
Steve n janna, you are doing a beautiful job on your scamp. I hope you don't forget us and stop posting pics. We love to see what you have been doing!
sfoss is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2012, 09:03 PM   #33
Senior Member
 
Donna D.'s Avatar
 
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
Quote:
Originally Posted by sfoss View Post
We love to see what you have been doing!
Thumbs Up HERE!!!
__________________
Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
Donna D. is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2012, 07:21 PM   #34
Senior Member
 
Steve_N_Janna's Avatar
 
Name: Steve and Janna
Trailer: '02 Scamp 13
North Carolina
Posts: 185
Registry
Thank you all for your words of encouragement.
More than anything else - this has been a learning experience, and as I've said before, the rebuilds posted on this site have been an inspiration.
Steve_N_Janna is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-20-2012, 10:34 AM   #35
Senior Member
 
Steve_N_Janna's Avatar
 
Name: Steve and Janna
Trailer: '02 Scamp 13
North Carolina
Posts: 185
Registry
Time for an update

Progress has been slow but steady.
The cabinetry is pretty much done - except for the doors. I may try my hand at Shaker style doors when I finally tackle them.

We decided that the side window at the head of the bed needed to go - so it is glassed in with a section of fiber glass scavenged from the original front closet wall and reinforced with a few ribs for added strength.

To test out my roof 'enhancements' I've dangled my full body weight (almost 2x the weight of the Coleman unit) from the overhead a/c cutout & am 99% sure that they should do the trick. This is all in addition to the factory roof reinforcement - which struck me as pretty inadequate.

The floor is covered with a nice, thick faux cork vinyl remnant that we found locally.
Attached Thumbnails
IMG_0493.jpg   IMG_0491.jpg  

IMG_0498.jpg   IMG_0492.jpg  

Steve_N_Janna is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-20-2012, 10:43 AM   #36
Senior Member
 
Steve_N_Janna's Avatar
 
Name: Steve and Janna
Trailer: '02 Scamp 13
North Carolina
Posts: 185
Registry
One more pic

I also built up a new frame for the original bifold screen door.
Attached Thumbnails
screen door.jpg  
Steve_N_Janna is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-20-2012, 10:53 AM   #37
Senior Member
 
Steve_N_Janna's Avatar
 
Name: Steve and Janna
Trailer: '02 Scamp 13
North Carolina
Posts: 185
Registry
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouter Dave View Post
Count yourself lucky that you have someone to bump into my friend.
D.
Dave - I do count myself lucky. It's good to bump now & then!
Steve_N_Janna is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-20-2012, 11:34 AM   #38
Senior Member
 
DannyH's Avatar
 
Trailer: 1976 Scamp 13 ft
Posts: 546
Registry
Looks great. Nice cabinet work.
__________________
Dan H
Oregon
DannyH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-03-2013, 10:10 AM   #39
Senior Member
 
Steve_N_Janna's Avatar
 
Name: Steve and Janna
Trailer: '02 Scamp 13
North Carolina
Posts: 185
Registry
Another update

Looking back over this thread I see it's been almost 20 months ago that I launched this project. Time for another update.

I'm closing in on finishing the basic interior work. The walls are being covered with marine grade vinyl over 5/8" closed cell foam. This has turned out to be a fussy, time consuming job -- but I am pleased with the results so far.

Interior wiring has been run. I decided not to use a convertor. Instead I went with a conventional 30 amp box. The 12v system will be powered by a battery and a trickle charger, with the possible addition of solar in the future.

No indoor cooking . A chuck box is in the plans, sized to store under the bed. The bed is just shy of a queen.

When the head is occupied the door cannot be closed - but in the open position it will provide strategic cover for the user. At least that's the plan.

Some pics:
Attached Thumbnails
IMG_0541.jpg   IMG_0548.jpg  

IMG_0549.jpg   IMG_0544.jpg  

IMG_0552.jpg   IMG_0543.jpg  

IMG_0553.jpg   IMG_0546.jpg  

Steve_N_Janna is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-03-2013, 10:31 AM   #40
Senior Member
 
Steve_N_Janna's Avatar
 
Name: Steve and Janna
Trailer: '02 Scamp 13
North Carolina
Posts: 185
Registry
One more...

The front closet, with its fairly sizable space for hanging clothes. The little black thing to the right of the closet is an LED license plate light, with a rocker switch just above it. My notion of an entry light.
Attached Thumbnails
IMG_0554.jpg  
Steve_N_Janna is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Upcoming Events
No events scheduled in
the next 465 days.
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:19 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.