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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-21-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,350
Posted By cannibal53
Awning Disappointing

My ''72 Cloud has been done for some time now and I've taken it on several short trips. All the bugs are out except for my very disappointing Shademaker bag awning. The bag apparently isn't really...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-27-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,653
Posted By cannibal53
John I just replaced all the liner in my Cloud....

John I just replaced all the liner in my Cloud. To strip paint and other junk I used a "stripping wheel" It looks sort of like a coarse sponge dipped in brown paint. Wear a mask and be careful to not...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-20-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,024
Posted By cannibal53
Got my Shademaker installed 3days ago and I'm...

Got my Shademaker installed 3days ago and I'm very happy with the style and construction. My only suggestion would be for Shademaker to put a couple velcro straps to hold awning in bag, so you could...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-14-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,063
Posted By cannibal53
Michael, I also have a 72 Cloud 9. Go into the...

Michael, I also have a 72 Cloud 9. Go into the Cloud gallery... there is a good close-up of the logo posted by Willy.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-12-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,024
Posted By cannibal53
Rick G.... is 3M VHB tape available at stores?...

Rick G.... is 3M VHB tape available at stores? Does it have a special name? I asked at Home Depot and Advance Auto and they looked at me like I was speaking Klingon.

Joel
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-10-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,024
Posted By cannibal53
Thanks Greg for all your info. I'm installing my...

Thanks Greg for all your info. I'm installing my rail tomorrow and my Shademaker should be here Monday.

Great work!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-26-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,328
Posted By cannibal53
Weel, I can't figure out why pics won't load and...

Weel, I can't figure out why pics won't load and I'm too frustrated and tired to keep trying. Pics can be seen in Cloud gallery
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-26-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,328
Posted By cannibal53
The Allure's done

Sorry it's been so long since I posted any pics, but progress has continued on my Cloud. You can see the new flooring, cabinet doors and appliances in this...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-13-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,640
Posted By cannibal53
Gluing new "rat fur"

I'm getting very close to being ready to install new headliner material in my Cloud. Got the material from local source and will probably use 3M spray for headliners (#76 I think it is) A PO painted...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-10-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,588
Posted By cannibal53
John, you can get nice headliner material from...

John, you can get nice headliner material from any auto upholstery shop. Has foam backing cleans fairly well and comes in lots of colors. 60" wide. I paid $15 a yard tax included. Haven't installed...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-25-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,630
Posted By cannibal53
Thanks, Thomas, for the decal connection. Maybe I...

Thanks, Thomas, for the decal connection. Maybe I can create a Cloud decal from scratch. Haven't been able to get a good quality copy of an original.

Joel
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-19-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,997
Posted By cannibal53
Looks great, Phil.

Looks great, Phil.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-12-2013, 10:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,630
Posted By cannibal53
My Cloud should be going to the paint shop in...

My Cloud should be going to the paint shop in about a week. Still need that pic so I can get decals made....when this happens I'll try to get a file that I can download to other Cloud owners.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-01-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,112
Posted By cannibal53
The seam is approx 5/16 wide and stands up about...

The seam is approx 5/16 wide and stands up about 1/4 to 5/16. Ideally I need to find something that would fit around this ridge.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-01-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,598
Posted By cannibal53
Maybe it's time for this thread to answer...

Maybe it's time for this thread to answer Olivia's questions. I didn't ask any.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-01-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,598
Posted By cannibal53
Original paperwork gave the Cloud's weight at 960...

Original paperwork gave the Cloud's weight at 960 lbs. Florida title shows it at 985. Course this was pre refrig., AC and battery. I was told by the Toyota dealership that I could tow up to 2000 lbs...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-31-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,598
Posted By cannibal53
Olivia, because of where you live, you might keep...

Olivia, because of where you live, you might keep your eyes open for a Cloud. They were manufactured in St Cloud, MN. The headroom is good, and their empty weight is less than 1000 lbs. I'm towing...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-31-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,112
Posted By cannibal53
This brings something new to mind. Anyone know...

This brings something new to mind. Anyone know where I can get a nice "chrome" trim to fit over the headband?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-31-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,112
Posted By cannibal53
Well, folks after several long days, the headband...

Well, folks after several long days, the headband is about cleaned. I used a sharp scraper, cheap cola, and Goof Off. Cola didn't work as well as I hoped because the tar was covered in paint, but...
Forum: General Chat 12-29-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,165
Posted By cannibal53
I live halfway between Tampa and Orlando, near...

I live halfway between Tampa and Orlando, near new Legoland. It's going to be cold tomorrow (60) and warm to 80 next week. Our weather swings wildly from day to day in the winter. Just keep an eye on...
Forum: General Chat 12-28-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 10,296
Posted By cannibal53
Santa gave me a power converter/distribution...

Santa gave me a power converter/distribution center and the funding for a paint job......if I ever get the blessed thing prepped. Happy Holidays
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-28-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,279
Posted By cannibal53
People on this site have saved my sanity and...

People on this site have saved my sanity and money many times. Welcome, Lisa
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-28-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,112
Posted By cannibal53
I'll probably end up trying all your ideas, but I...

I'll probably end up trying all your ideas, but I think I'll start in the Home Depot paint department. After all the sanding I've done, a stripper sounds kinda nice. BTW there are pics in the Cloud...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-28-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,112
Posted By cannibal53
Post Roofing Tar? Really?

The P-PO of my Cloud had major leaking problems. So he globbed roofing tar over the "headband" (Cloud seams go over the top), when it still was full of water he put handfuls of caulking over the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-27-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,960
Posted By cannibal53
Thanks for the tip, Shannon. I can't put one in...

Thanks for the tip, Shannon. I can't put one in front of my sink, but I've thought of several other places that they'll fit nicely. Lowe's had 2 14" units for $18.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-26-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,630
Posted By cannibal53
thank you Francesca for the pic of the side...

thank you Francesca for the pic of the side stripes, and Donna thanks for the Willy connection. I've sent him a pm and have my fingers crossed. He hasn't been to the site for several months.

Joel
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-24-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,630
Posted By cannibal53
I'd really like to use this info to get new...

I'd really like to use this info to get new decals for my Cloud, but I need a good pic of the original. If anyone has any Cloud info I'd sure appreciate it. She's getting painted right after New...
Forum: General Chat 12-20-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,799
Posted By cannibal53
What are the different members?

I've been a member for a few months and love the forums. They've solved lots of problems, some I didn't even know I had...lol Just curious about the difference between Members, Junior Members and...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-20-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,634
Posted By cannibal53
Deanna, welcome. I've been a member just a few...

Deanna, welcome. I've been a member just a few months and the people on this forum have saved my sanity several times. Have fun.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-20-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,465
Posted By cannibal53
I think I'll be ordering the 4045 from Vintage...

I think I'll be ordering the 4045 from Vintage Tech. Thanks to all for the great feedback.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-19-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,784
Posted By cannibal53
I've been looking at the Sanitation Equipment...

I've been looking at the Sanitation Equipment model Visa248. 3.5 gal fresh water, 5gal holding tank. And only 14.4 inches high so it will fit under my benches. $87.99 at Amazon.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,465
Posted By cannibal53
I just found this unit at www.adventurerv.net...

I just found this unit at www.adventurerv.net (https://www.adventurerv.net) . It's a WFCO 25amp Power Center. (WF-8725-P). Since this includes the charger, AC and DC breaker circuits and mounts into a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-13-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,465
Posted By cannibal53
OK, maybe I'm misunderstanding something here....

OK, maybe I'm misunderstanding something here. When I'm on 12V, I'll be running off the battery. If the Battery Tender doesn't have enough amps (1.25) the worse that will happen is my battery will go...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-13-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,465
Posted By cannibal53
Thanks to you all for all the great information. ...

Thanks to you all for all the great information.

Joel
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-13-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,465
Posted By cannibal53
Since I was planning to have a battery, the idea...

Since I was planning to have a battery, the idea of just having a battery tender rather than a converter is a lot more economical. I'll have to do a little research on how to set up the wiring, fuses...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-11-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,465
Posted By cannibal53
Converter Recommendations?

Santa has promised me a power converter for Christmas. Any recommendations for reasonably priced unit? I am switching all lights to LED units, fridge will be a 2-way 110/propane unit, and a...
Forum: General Chat 12-07-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,067
Posted By cannibal53
This is my buddy Walter at left. 5yo sable...

This is my buddy Walter at left. 5yo sable dachshund. He's been lots of moral support while rehabbing the Cloud.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-28-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,797
Posted By cannibal53
Tyler, that would be much appreciated. Also I...

Tyler, that would be much appreciated. Also I have 2 'glassed in blocks/brackets on either side of the front window, near the lower edge. I'm guessing they had something to do with an upper bunk. Do...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-26-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,797
Posted By cannibal53
Cloud owners...decals?

If anyone out there has a good pic of the oval Cloud decal, I'd sure appreciate a copy. Mine are so faded, I can just make out the word Cloud. I'd like to replace it when the paint is finished.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-26-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,441
Posted By cannibal53
I don't know about Casita, but this is one reason...

I don't know about Casita, but this is one reason I bought my Cloud. I'm 6' and I can walk from "couch to dinette w/o ducking. And the floor is flat, no "well"
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-12-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,539
Posted By cannibal53
Rick G thanks for the link to JT'sTop Shop. It is...

Rick G thanks for the link to JT'sTop Shop. It is a lot less expensive than ensolite, tho I need to figure out the Canadian dollars. Lots of color choices too. Thanks again.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-12-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,460
Posted By cannibal53
I'm overwhelmed by all the info from you...

I'm overwhelmed by all the info from you all.Gilda may be right that $80 is steep, but to have a proper matching screen may be worth it. Thank you so much for all your help. I've been posting pics in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-12-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,460
Posted By cannibal53
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/Pictures\2012-1...

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/Pictures\2012-11-12screen\screen001.JPGI hope this works. Here's the pic (Ithink). Give me some credit, even I can replace mesh...LOL Need to get a twin for this...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-11-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,460
Posted By cannibal53
Here's a Toughie (screens)

Has anyone heard of a place that can make screens with rounded corners? I've checked every glass, window, and camping place in my county. No dice. I don't mind their location, I can send a pattern...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-09-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,562
Posted By cannibal53
Got my Cloud back from the auto glass shop today....

Got my Cloud back from the auto glass shop today. He doesn't like me much right now. Since I'm an idiot about how sometings work on the forum, please go to the Cloud gallery to view pictures.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-04-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,562
Posted By cannibal53
I hang my head in shame and utter defeat. Two...

I hang my head in shame and utter defeat. Two friends who also watched the videos, and two people who supposedly had put in "dozens of windshields like this" all failed miserably. We never got one...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-03-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,562
Posted By cannibal53
Thanks, Bob, I could use some good news today.

Thanks, Bob, I could use some good news today.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-03-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,562
Posted By cannibal53
The gaskets I got are "self-locking". They have...

The gaskets I got are "self-locking". They have this strip that sort of sticks out, you bend it back into a slot. The nightmarish Tab A into Slot B. Hope it's as easy as advertised. Yes, I'm talking...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-02-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,539
Posted By cannibal53
I would love to do the original vinyl, but can...

I would love to do the original vinyl, but can you imagine what an absolute nightmare it would be to install? Trying to get the lines straight on a surface that is basically concave? I'll keep...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-01-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,539
Posted By cannibal53
I think it originally had white vinyl, with a rib...

I think it originally had white vinyl, with a rib every inch or so. There's still a scrap near the door. Sort of like the vinyl used inside car doors of the same vintage. Right now the walls are just...
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