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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-09-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
Hi, I salvaged my gaskets and used them again....

Hi, I salvaged my gaskets and used them again. Good enough for now, but I keep my eyes open for alternation window options. Good luck.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-01-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
Been making some improvements on my Cadet,...

Been making some improvements on my Cadet, figuring things out as we used it over the summer.
1. Added gas shocks to assist in lifting the bed to access the under bed storage.
2. Added two more...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-10-2014, 05:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
Not sure what to say. I decided to put in studs,...

Not sure what to say. I decided to put in studs, paneling and foam insulation because that seemed easiest to me. If you go through other people's posts, you'll find lot's of ideas and suggestions.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-06-2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
colemaninterested, re. the fridge, my trailer...

colemaninterested,
re. the fridge, my trailer had only electrical , 12 volt and 110.
re. the furnace, there was none.
I would gladly have paid $2500, especially if the interior is already done.
I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
One more thing. I decided not to cover the top...

One more thing. I decided not to cover the top interior, but to cover it with multiple coats of paint. The painted fiberglass looks great, and in my opinion needs no covering.

Sent from my...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
So this is how far I've gotten. The great news...

So this is how far I've gotten. The great news is, my wife is happy!!! Comfortable bed, plenty of storage easy set up and take down. We are now planning on doing some travel camping, first heading up...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
So here we are using the trailer. It does not...

So here we are using the trailer. It does not have an awning (yet?), so I cut to of our tarps previously used over our other trailer, so that the pop up can fit through it. This allows for airflow....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
I built a narrow storage cabinet on the back...

I built a narrow storage cabinet on the back bumper. Mostly to hold tent poles (for the tarp system), ropes, stakes, the stuff that gets dirty and we don't want to store in the trailer. I am working...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
The 'Gracious Living' tower is designed to come...

The 'Gracious Living' tower is designed to come out and be used as an outdoor kitchen centre - for the stove as well as shelving for pots, pans, etc. All the pieces for the extra shelving are stored...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 07:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
This is how the bed works. At first I had the bed...

This is how the bed works. At first I had the bed bunk open to the side, but they're impossible to open when the bed is made. Now the bunk opens from front to back, so that we can easily access the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
I've finished off the interior. I went with the...

I've finished off the interior. I went with the Cadet colour scheme, white, blue and red. My brother helped with the curtains, with his industrial sewing machine. He put black liner on the inside, so...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
This trailer has a 4' x 4' pop up, which makes it...

This trailer has a 4' x 4' pop up, which makes it possible for me to stand upright. The trailer ceiling is 62", and the popup increases that to 72". The original design had orange canvas covers on...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
My plan was to finish the trailer for my...

My plan was to finish the trailer for my sabbatical (Feb-Mar, 2014). I did not finish, but I did take it as far as I got. It was great to use it, and get a sense for how it would best work for us. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
I decided to go with a full counter/cupboard up...

I decided to go with a full counter/cupboard up front, and sliding overhead storage as well. The counter is 18" deep and 28" high, which brings it right up to the bottom of the window. There is room...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
For more storage I decided to increase the...

For more storage I decided to increase the overhead storage over the bed. The original trailer had about 10" deep cupboards over the bed, I expanded it to 24". I also decided to go with sliding doors...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
It took me a while to come up with the best...

It took me a while to come up with the best floorplan for our purposes. We do not spend a lot of time in the trailer - for us it's a place to sleep and change.
Priority for us was a queen size bed...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
Working on a tight budget, I cut corners on a...

Working on a tight budget, I cut corners on a number of things.
I went with the cheapest insulation (white styrofoam) and leftover wallboard painted and sealed to cover the sides. It worked, but...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
Great point. It didn't take me long to put that...

Great point. It didn't take me long to put that behind me and get into the project itself. The time and the (more than I planned) money I've spent on it has been more than worth it!!!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
I hope to upload the pictures this weekend!

I hope to upload the pictures this weekend!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 07:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
The top and middle crossbar are fiberglassed, ...

The top and middle crossbar are fiberglassed, the upright studs are fastened to them and to the plywood floor.

Sent from my SGH-T999V using Fiberglass RV mobile app
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 05:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
Wiring is not something I'm knowledgable about,...

Wiring is not something I'm knowledgable about, with the help of Google and this forum, I succeeded in installing new wiring and exterior lighting. I decided against wiring the interior lighting...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 05:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
I cut out the mouldly floor section, scrubbed and...

I cut out the mouldly floor section, scrubbed and scrubbed the fiberglass sections, then painted to whole interior with mould (mold?) killing primer.

I removed the front and back windows to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 05:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
I do not have a garage, nor a workshop. I did all...

I do not have a garage, nor a workshop. I did all of this on my driveway. And as you know this past winter was a tad cold!

Gutting was a disgusting job. Everything felt dirty, rusty bolts refused...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 05:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,603
Posted By Sennema
1987 Cadet Trailer restoration

I bought this 1987 Cadet last August. I had seen another Cadet on Kijiji for $1800 in a community about 3 1/2hrs away, and tried to get it right away... but someone beat me to it. Then another one...
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