Finally things are going IN, not getting thrown out......

[Tina]

This morning I began the 2x2 supports installation. I have one up, it went fairly easy and seems very secure.  There will be a lot of cutting to fit as I go around the walls and such, but that's what a chop saw and measure tape are for. ;-)

My brother and I had been talking about those 2x4's that will go across the top and how to attach them to the 2x2's.  Toenailing was the first idea, but I'm wondering if I could use angle brackets on each side of the 2x4 and attach to the 2x2 that way?  Any yey's or nay's on that idea?

I've begun filling inside holes with the great stuff.  I had forgotten how much that stuff expands.  A little goes a long way. ;-)

Also, I'm testing out a freestanding table and chairs.  It doesn't seem to take up too much room, and it has two drop leaves on it.  Not sure on it, I'll leave it there a few days and see how  it goes. The wheel well box is the problem, one chair will only move so far and that thing gets in the way. Maybe I'll build some short bench seats out of the old couch frame.

Work has to stop now, so I can go to work.  LOL

Have a great day everyone.

:)

[Rich Thomas]

Im gonna jump on the band wagon and suggest you use a good exterior glue like gorilla glue or liquid nails adhesives every where you butt up against new construction and follow the glue manufacturers directions. Some require you to wet the wood so the glue penetrates  Also, I know budget is an issue on every one's mind these days but, I would invest in a Kregg pocket screw jig and use stainless screws to make your joints. It's only two screws per joint, they are guided by the Jig and there will be no utt oh's when you discover one of those nails went out of its way to see daylight if you catch my drift. Liquid nails makes a lot of different types of adhesives so you would want to do a little research for the one that would suit your application. for instance flexibility. Your doing a great job and what ever way you decide to go it's gonna be a labor of love. when you get out of the house and on the road you can puff your self up and say I did that! good luck!

 

[Lakota Wolf]

Heres a suggestion Tina on the chair issue hitting the fender well... Look around thrift stores for a chair that has the single pole support with the 3 outstretched legs,, think  *That 70's show with their kitchen chairs. You can turn the legs to go on each side of the fender hump, And another plus,, a majority of those swiveled,  Just my 10 cents worth.. Nice table tho,, I think its a keeper.

Now with using brackets,,,, I have, myself used corner brackets if I couldnt get a good toe nail to secure something. As Russ mentioned,, nails work better in some applications better then screws, On roof supports I have found myself having to use angle brackets due to the configuration and where it was being installed, and using stainless steel screws. So, its ok in some applications to use an extra bracket to to make sure its secure. And yes,, RV's flex,wiggle jiggy and joggle,(technical RV terms). Your progress is looking good,, If you keep up the awesome job, I will have to hire your services for when I need to do some repairs.

[Russell E Johnson]

Being that the rig will flex I think you should go with toe-nailing. Nails are more flexible than screws. Also, as you have seen, screws rust out quicker and have no holding power once the threads are gone. Even without a leak, there will be condensation, freezing, thawing, etc. that will cause moisture around the screw or nail.

Congratulations on how you are moving ahead. I'm rootin for ya. LOL 

[Ken and Cindy Haney]

Congrats on going back together. Personally I prefer toe nailing. I sometimes pre drill the board being nailed in so I am sure to get a good angle for the screw and don't just miss and split it. It will also make it easier to draw the board up tighter imho. Use a bit just smaller than the screw. Don't drill the board being screwed into though, lose all the strength.