jjrbus Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Filon is available in rolls. http://www.factoryrvsurplus.com/products.php?product_id=2122 There must be better choices available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 I need to be able to bend and overlap, especially where the wall meets the roof. I don't like those channel arrangements of most campers. They leak there more than anywhere in my experience. With aluminum I can bend it over the top with 2+" of extra. Then I've got a nice flange to put the marine adhesive to. I personally don't like fiberglass for many reasons... notably cutting, shaping, etc. Plus my walls aren't perfectly straight... thus precut pieces would have to be finessed to get installed. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 And finally, some new progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Ah man. it's a cliffhanger. I'm old. All this tension isn't good for me. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Well at least its rigid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Linda, I hear you. I'll have part 9 out in a few days. Trying to be a little more cinematic and interesting.... I'll say, however, that the whole process of removal went well. It was pretty stiff before the welding. It stiffened some after welding too. Stiff, but flexible. Just like it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Part 9! Don't mind the red circle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Starting to come together now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 You know with all the gutted toys that show up on eBay or Craigslist that represent lost dreams, looks like you are really going to get it done. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Definitely! It's going to get there, come hell or high water. I'm down with the flu... so I'm getting caught up on editing in between 12 hour naps. Back at it later in the week, I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Chapter 11. I've been sick so progress has been slowed. Finally feeling good enough to work again, so I'll have a new installment in a weekish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 This is worse than the B reel serials you sat through every Sat at the local theater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'll take that as a compliment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunkaman Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 just add popcorn !! looking great. joe from dover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 I'm all ears on ways to make the video content better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Your not welding and the new camera looks good. Did you arch the roof rafters or is that look a wide angle effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 There is a bit of effect coming from the lens, but the roof is indeed arched, up roughly 3/4" in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Part 12 Starting to resemble a camper again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Keep going, I have lots of popcorn still left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks, it's getting there. I need a window for the rear. I've decided I want to put one in back there too. Needs to be less than 24" wide. Ebay has some options but they don't have the inner trim ring that holds it in. Anyone have one? Hoping to have another chapter out in a week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 http://www.ebay.com/itm/RV-Trailer-Window-24-X29-X2-Fixed-Window-With-Ring-Light-Tint-495-/112118805648?hash=item1a1acd3490:g:fHAAAOSwFdtXyYk3&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/RV-Trailer-Window-24-X22-X1-7-8-W-Trim-Ring-Screen-Tinted-Opens-504-/112118823732?hash=item1a1acd7b34:g:8DQAAOSwMgdXyY-H&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 So did you make a set of plans/drawings or you just freestyling? Don't see to many OH OHs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 I start with a picture in my head. Sometimes I write to-do lists, but diagrams are rare. Winging it all the way! There's plenty of oopsies... Notably the light mounting over the bed. One is held in only on one end because I made the hole too big.... So much of the process is omitted in the video editing. I generally didn't get the panels to fit first time. Some required 3-4 trips back to the saw before I shot the video take where it went right in. I do a lot of standing and staring at the overall project. That helps me to visualize what's next, how to do it, etc. Thanks for asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Finally, some progress worth noting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I think you'd better leave the roof unpainted if you want to get it back in your garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Concrete grinder and you could get a little bit down right under the door of the garage. Might just do the trick Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 I left that in there for cinematic effect. I put 15psi in the tires and took about half of the weight out to see how high it would sit. I thought it was going to be less tight than it was... I'm going to remove 2" from the garage door opening on the next warm day. It was 50df the other day, but I was working. Now we're back to the 20's. After that, I should be able to get it in and out regardless of tires/weight. The structure is increasing the weight of the rig somewhat. It's going to be pretty light until the interior goes in and the equipment goes in. I hadn't considered lowering the floor near the door. I'll consider that after the door has been modified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Okay, I know you've been sitting on your hands waiting for the latest chapter, so here you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Major oops. The propane tank needs to be mount in a box that is sealed to the inside and vented to the outside. Most used a louvered door. Minor suggestion the vent fan can be made more efficient with a piece of 14x14" plexi that has a hole the size of the fan, mount it so the fan blades are half way in the hole Scrub able semi-gloss is defiantly the way to go. with a band inside there is going rubbs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 1 hour ago, WME said: Major oops. The propane tank needs to be mount in a box that is sealed to the inside and vented to the outside. Most used a louvered door. Beyond that, I think it has to be in a box accessible from the outside with a non-locking door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Interesting. There's really no place for it to go on the outside. A box would interfere the the piece of cargo I had planned to go there... It kinda hugs the tank. The back has the platelight and door and such. Not a lot of room for it there. Underneath would be great like the old setup. But that setup was gone before I got it. Someone replaced it with a standard tank on the rear rack. I guess I'll start looking for some horizontal tanks. Other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 A smaller tank?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-11-LB-Pound-Steel-Propane-Tank-Refillable-Cylinder-with-OPD-Valve-/111967666667?hash=item1a11cb01eb:g:cjkAAOSwA3dYJjfE http://www.ebay.com/itm/Manchester-10393-1-Propane-Tank-11-lb-Vertical-Cylinder-w-QCC1-Valve-OPD-/370880377626?hash=item565a31731a:g:hD4AAOSwAvJXCUBU Build the box where it sits and make the door outside??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 I had a moment of inspiration while replacing the diaphragm in the heater. The storage compartment is just... and I mean just... big enough for the standard 20 pound tank to fit. I'll put a vent in the front of the storage door. Problem solved! Bonus is the weight distribution improves too. The tank is now 4' in front of the rear axle rather than on top of it. The band gear is pretty much all on or behind the rear axle, so anything that shifts truck weight forward is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrogg Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 PS I've been thinking about a piece of plexi over the fan since I bought it. It could be way more efficient with a shroud like that. I'm thinking once it's roadworthy I'll add that and also install a resister or variable speed control to the setup to slow the fan down/pull less current. It moves TONS of air as it is... but draws a lot of current. I have a list of things to do once it's on the road/in use. Those will be easy enough to do once it's actually working/making $ with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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