Brett Webb's Posts - Good Old RVs2024-03-28T10:21:35ZBrett Webbhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/BrettWebbhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10300954456?profile=RESIZE_180x180&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=0ww891v8w1ah4&xn_auth=noAlright, well now that I have roof that will not collapse under my weight…(I hope)…I have started the install of the new roof vents.
This is a fairly minor project, but I was happy to be able to g…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-07-22:2093474:BlogPost:2650002015-07-22T21:42:09.000ZBrett Webbhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/BrettWebb
<p>Alright, well now that I have roof that will not collapse under my weight…(I hope)…I have started the install of the new roof vents. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>This is a fairly minor project, but I was happy to be able to get the roof sealed from all of the known leaks! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>The biggest time saver I can recommend after doing several jobs now where I had to get to clean metal to ensure adhesion…it use a wire brush on a drill attachment (or something similar), this ended up being the fastest…</p>
<p>Alright, well now that I have roof that will not collapse under my weight…(I hope)…I have started the install of the new roof vents. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>This is a fairly minor project, but I was happy to be able to get the roof sealed from all of the known leaks! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>The biggest time saver I can recommend after doing several jobs now where I had to get to clean metal to ensure adhesion…it use a wire brush on a drill attachment (or something similar), this ended up being the fastest way to clear off all the dirt, rust, old sealer etc…</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Here is what I used, before and after:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0573_zpsqbrgry1u.jpg"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0573_zpsqbrgry1u.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0573_zpsqbrgry1u.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Ok, on to the install, the steps are simple, but they may vary from RV to RV, but they should be pretty universal…</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1) Clean off the old sealant</p>
<p>2) Remove the old vent</p>
<ul>
<li>Cut under the edge with a razor knife to loosen</li>
<li>Slide a sparkling knife (flexible seemed to help) and lift to pry the old vent off</li>
</ul>
<p>3) Clean opening</p>
<ul>
<li>(cover the hole with cardboard or the like from the inside if you don’t want your interior filled with stick particle)</li>
<li>Use the wire brush to remove the old sealant</li>
<li>Wipe the cleaned area with mineral spirits or the like</li>
</ul>
<p>4) Install new vent</p>
<ul>
<li>Screw the new unit down with the provided screws</li>
</ul>
<p>5) Seal</p>
<ul>
<li>Self-leveling sealant worked great for me</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p>In my case, I had to add in the step of cutting a new hole for the overhead vent since I had installed a new roof panel.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> I simply cut a hole in the panel by using the opening in the metal as a guide, drilling holes in the corners and inserting a saber saw to cut the opening, being careful to miss the wiring I built into the panel. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Once I had the hole cut I just followed the steps above from step #3.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For the rest of the vents, it was steps #1-5.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Missing toilet vent… just need to clean:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0552_zps2k5mjyem.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0552_zps2k5mjyem.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Tools of the trade:</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0553_zpspoynzzhz.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0553_zpspoynzzhz.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Cleaned:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0554_zpsoqqy8y6k.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0554_zpsoqqy8y6k.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Cutting loose the old shower vent fan old:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0558_zpsvieauqwp.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0558_zpsvieauqwp.jpg"/></a></p>
<p></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Cleaned:</p>
<p> <a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0559_zpswoqfn88d.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0559_zpswoqfn88d.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Opened edges more to install new fan:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0561_zpsifvnlm7q.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0561_zpsifvnlm7q.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>More vents:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0563_zpspqhsewxo.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0563_zpspqhsewxo.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> All Cleaned up:</p>
<p></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0568_zps9za66yzq.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0568_zps9za66yzq.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>After several hours cutting, scraping and cleaning the openings, the rest of the install was quick!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Finished pictures:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0571_zpsq5sgpmhk.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0571_zpsq5sgpmhk.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> Roof is already dirty again by the time it all dried due to nearby tree, Good for shade... bad for clean roofs!</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0611_zpsqpyt3bmb.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0611_zpsqpyt3bmb.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>Inside... before trim installed!</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0634_zpsxuv5hwuk.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0634_zpsxuv5hwuk.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> <a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0633_zpsosrfe9sc.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0633_zpsosrfe9sc.jpg"/></a></p>
<p></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Ok, the roof officially has no more openings!</p>
<p> </p>
<p> Notice I said “no more openings” not “no more leaks”</p>
<p> </p>
<p> I still plan to seal the whole roof with EDPM roofing at some point to make sure that there are “no more leaks”, but this is a good start. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Ok, so next step in the roof ceiling repair…. I wanted to install the panel into the ceiling. I had been happy with the Epoxy resin I used to assemble the panel so I wanted to try using this same m…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-07-21:2093474:BlogPost:2648902015-07-21T17:51:29.000ZBrett Webbhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/BrettWebb
<p>Ok, so next step in the roof ceiling repair…. I wanted to install the panel into the ceiling. I had been happy with the Epoxy resin I used to assemble the panel so I wanted to try using this same method to attach the panel onto the aluminum skin. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>First I cleaned up the underside of the aluminum roof:</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Pre:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0458_zpsotf8ea0j.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0458_zpsotf8ea0j.jpg"></img></a></p>
<p> …</p>
<p></p>
<p>Ok, so next step in the roof ceiling repair…. I wanted to install the panel into the ceiling. I had been happy with the Epoxy resin I used to assemble the panel so I wanted to try using this same method to attach the panel onto the aluminum skin. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>First I cleaned up the underside of the aluminum roof:</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Pre:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0458_zpsotf8ea0j.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0458_zpsotf8ea0j.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0461_zpsb0dmau4s.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0461_zpsb0dmau4s.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Post:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0531_zps8riastjs.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0531_zps8riastjs.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>I used a wire brush on a drill to scrape most of the old glue off, then mineral spirits to clean up the metal.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Ok, roof ready…</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Panel ready…</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0522_zpsucbecd03.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0522_zpsucbecd03.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Now to figure out how to raise it into position…</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Well, after much deliberation, I finally just tried the simple approach and used scrap 2x4’s cut to the right length. I then used old flooring scraps as shims to get raise the supports to get the right pressure from the bottom.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>This was a lot easier with the help of a few extra hands… again my son and daughter helped with this assembly. It was somewhat stressful since I was worried about the resin setting before I got everything placed…it was probably 95 degrees outside which would shorten the cure time…</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Anyway, here is the panel lifted into place from the inside:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0525_zpsrpsd0mg2.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0525_zpsrpsd0mg2.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p> <a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0534_zpsaedbl3si.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0534_zpsaedbl3si.jpg"/></a></p>
<p></p>
<p>Since I had no way to place large clamps on the outside, I decided on a similar method to when I built the panels… Pool Power!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I had the same wading pool from before up on the roof and after lifting the panel from the inside, I in filled up the pool to press the roof aluminum down onto the panel…</p>
<p> <a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0541_zpsxurav0yo.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0541_zpsxurav0yo.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0537_zps2arvfyrb.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0537_zps2arvfyrb.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>I then went back inside and adjusted the shims to press the roof up into place in a few key areas..</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0546_zps8grjbupy.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0546_zps8grjbupy.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>So, now I just had to monitor the pool fill level and top off the air as needed. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I did had a slight problem when the water weight pushed out one side of the pool after a few hours of slow deflation and started to let water out of the pool. (my son lost the air stopper when he was laying out the pool for inflation so I had to make a stopped out of an old lifter and some electrical tape… )</p>
<p> </p>
<p>After inflating the pool a second time (this time with more air!) I was able to refill the partially lost water and did not have any more problems. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>After leaving everything in place into the night (about 9hrs total). I simply drained the pool using siphon action back into the yard with the fill hose. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Other than some minor stressful moments getting things in place to cure, it went pretty smoothly. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I will have some evaluation after I spend some more time up on the roof installing the new Vent Fans. </p>
<p></p>
<p></p>Hello again,
Slight change of direction over the weekend, I have been looking for a replacement A/C unit for the Minnie-Webbie to upgrade the broken, dirty old swamp cooler that was currently insta…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-07-13:2093474:BlogPost:2638342015-07-13T20:38:42.000ZBrett Webbhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/BrettWebb
<p>Hello again,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Slight change of direction over the weekend, I have been looking for a replacement A/C unit for the Minnie-Webbie to upgrade the broken, dirty old swamp cooler that was currently installed on the RV.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Well I happened to find a A/C unit advertised on craigslist on Friday, very near my house. So, I went and checked it out, it looked and tested fine (owner had it set-up and working in his garage).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Long story short, I bought…</p>
<p>Hello again,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Slight change of direction over the weekend, I have been looking for a replacement A/C unit for the Minnie-Webbie to upgrade the broken, dirty old swamp cooler that was currently installed on the RV.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Well I happened to find a A/C unit advertised on craigslist on Friday, very near my house. So, I went and checked it out, it looked and tested fine (owner had it set-up and working in his garage).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Long story short, I bought it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> So, Sunday, I pulled of the old unit:</p>
<p> <a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0595_zpsdjrkwl6i.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0595_zpsdjrkwl6i.jpg"/></a></p>
<p></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Cleaned up the Opening/Roof area with a wire brush attachment on a drill:</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Before:</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0597_zpsdvof1f66.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0597_zpsdvof1f66.jpg"/></a><br/> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>After:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0599_zpsjqxgiw80.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0599_zpsjqxgiw80.jpg"/></a></p>
<p></p>
<p> </p>
<p>There was a Roof Seam directly in front of the A/C Unit mounting location, so when I cleaned up the area, I took all the silicone off the old seam, cleaned it up with water and then mineral spirits and taped the seam and the area under the A/C unit. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I did not get a separate pic of the tape job though. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I then moved the A/C unit up onto the roof with the help of my Son and Daughter, using a long extension ladder as a ramp to slide the unit up onto the RV roof.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>There was a close call while transitioning the unit onto the roof, luckily we were helped by a passing Good Samaritan who jumped out of his truck (he was just driving by) and helped me push the unit the last few feet up onto the roof! Lucky for me!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Anyway, I then got the unit positioned and clamped down:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0601_zps3ljyfaky.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0601_zps3ljyfaky.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>You can see the Seam that was taped before the unit was installed. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Then came the inside control unit:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0605_zpsuk1cguex.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0605_zpsuk1cguex.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>You can see I have a temporary plug installed so I can run the unit with an extension cord while I redo some of the RV wiring. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>The all that was left was to install the top cover:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0610_zpsf3hvk3jf.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0610_zpsf3hvk3jf.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>and enjoy the new-found Coolness! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>This was a slightly unexpected project that just got done due to the A/C coming available suddenly at a reasonable price. But, I am happy with how it has turned out!</p>
<p></p>
<p></p>So, I have started with the repairs on the wall/roof area…
I debated on several different repair techniques before starting but I ended up deciding to cut out the bad area and install wood for reinf…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-07-09:2093474:BlogPost:2630882015-07-09T16:00:20.000ZBrett Webbhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/BrettWebb
<p>So, I have started with the repairs on the wall/roof area…</p>
<p></p>
<p>I debated on several different repair techniques before starting but I ended up deciding to cut out the bad area and install wood for reinforcement rather than duplicating the standard construction techniques. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Since I did not have a way to screw in the 2X4 from the outside I decided on good old liquid nails to hold the wood in place against the outer skin. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>The roof/trim securing…</p>
<p>So, I have started with the repairs on the wall/roof area…</p>
<p></p>
<p>I debated on several different repair techniques before starting but I ended up deciding to cut out the bad area and install wood for reinforcement rather than duplicating the standard construction techniques. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Since I did not have a way to screw in the 2X4 from the outside I decided on good old liquid nails to hold the wood in place against the outer skin. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>The roof/trim securing screws were removed and the lumber glued into place, then the screws were re-inserted into the wood, clamping it while it dried, they are still in place and the next day the entire area was much sturdier! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Here are a few pics of the work:</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Before</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0396_zpsqg7me3kb.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0396_zpsqg7me3kb.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0400_zpsptbjm08a.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0400_zpsptbjm08a.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Overhead bunk wall after</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0459_zpspqvhv2i7.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0459_zpspqvhv2i7.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Bathroom wall before</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0397_zps7ioph3n0.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0397_zps7ioph3n0.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Bathroom wall after</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0549_zpsv3k4w9t0.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0549_zpsv3k4w9t0.jpg"/></a></p>
<p></p>
<p>I started testing adhesives for creating roof panel… I had read conflicting reports of what worked and what did not, so I just wanted to test for myself.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Here are 2 side by side tests of locktite PL300 and locktite Quick grab construction adhesive:</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Pieces glued to wood with no clamping force (pressed on my hand and walked away)</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Both pieces adhered well, could not be removed by hand, when I used the scraper to peel away the foam, you can see the foam is the failure point not the adhesive.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Small area destructive testing:</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Side by side:</p>
<p></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0508_zpsjoglat7v.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0508_zpsjoglat7v.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>locktite PL300</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0509_zpsbnadq4fc.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0509_zpsbnadq4fc.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>locktite Quick grab</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0510_zpsekdssoka.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0510_zpsekdssoka.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>While this was in progress, I talked to a co-worker who is an Airplane builder ( full size aircraft, not RC models) and he suggested Adhesive epoxy for the roof panel… He also got me a deal on some great materials so, bonus!</p>
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<p>I then constructed a test panel with (the Luan on both sides of the foam panel) with the Epoxy adhesive. I can tell the results were even better since the epoxy penetrates the wood and makes it even stronger, as opposed to just bonding the foam to the wood.</p>
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<p>I was able to stand on the test panel (36 inch span) and it easily supported my weight (190 lbs)</p>
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<p>Test panel</p>
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<p>Test panel destructive testing, you can see where the panel was not compressed together with the weights I used on my quick testing (just put a 60lb dumbbell on the center…</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0505_zpsph5mwwm5.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0505_zpsph5mwwm5.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0507_zpsfkx1wp9m.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0507_zpsfkx1wp9m.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>This showed the need for a strong even clamping force while the epoxy dried.</p>
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<p>So, while I work out how to go about building the full size panel, I will try to get some other things completed. </p>
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<p>More updates coming…</p>1974 Winnabago Minnie Winnie (fixer-upper) projecttag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-06-29:2093474:BlogPost:2618422015-06-29T21:00:00.000ZBrett Webbhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/BrettWebb
<p>Hello again,</p>
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<p>I am currently in the process or repair/Restore/modifying my 1974 Winnebago Minnie Winnie (now dubbed the Minnie Webbie).</p>
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<p><a href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/IMG_0469_zpsppcndo9r.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/IMG_0469_zpsppcndo9r.jpg"></img></a></p>
<p>I have posted short introduction on another page but I thought I would start a projects Page to track my progress and try to show what I have working on. </p>
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<p>The first thing that I…</p>
<p>Hello again,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I am currently in the process or repair/Restore/modifying my 1974 Winnebago Minnie Winnie (now dubbed the Minnie Webbie).</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/IMG_0469_zpsppcndo9r.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/IMG_0469_zpsppcndo9r.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>I have posted short introduction on another page but I thought I would start a projects Page to track my progress and try to show what I have working on. </p>
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<p>The first thing that I did, (aside from jumping in head-first by buying the motorhome :) ) was to put together a list of things I plan to do on this project:</p>
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<p>Projects (in vague priority order)</p>
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<p>Clean and evaluate</p>
<p>Prime and paint interior</p>
<p>Remove flooring</p>
<p>Fix water damage</p>
<p>Replace leaking vents/roof holes</p>
<p>Re-cover re-seal roof</p>
<p>Evaluate floor plan change</p>
<p>Move appliances</p>
<p> Move propane connections</p>
<p>Test all appliances</p>
<p>Replace Roof AC unit</p>
<p>Replace Refrigerator</p>
<p>Test plumbing and water systems</p>
<p> Move fresh water tank/plumbing</p>
<p>Test electrical</p>
<p> Install improved inverter</p>
<p>Install interior LED lights</p>
<p>Battery replacement</p>
<p> Engine</p>
<p> Power battery system</p>
<p>Fix re-seal /windows</p>
<p>Replace tires /wheels</p>
<p>Evaluate drivetrain / leaks</p>
<p>Engine maintenance</p>
<p>Drivetrain maintenance</p>
<p>Replace from windshield</p>
<p>Purchase overhead bunk mattress</p>
<p>Make/purchase Cushions for rear bead/seat</p>
<p>Upgrade / replace cab seats</p>
<p>Fix dash lighting</p>
<p>Cab flooring</p>
<p>Install Curtains / window coverings</p>
<p>Repair / replace roof ladder</p>
<p>Evaluate roof rack</p>
<p>Purchase generator</p>
<p>Upgrade driver’s mirrors</p>
<p>Install upgraded exterior lighting</p>
<p>Install Awning / screen enclosure</p>
<p>Evaluate exterior </p>
<p> Aluminum repair</p>
<p> Buff/wax exterior</p>
<p> Paint scheme</p>
<p> Cab/overhead flashing</p>
<p>Headlight upgrade</p>
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<p>While the list is fairly long, it is probably not comprehensive (unfortunately) since I will inevitably find more things to do, find things I have missed and generally just changed my mind on what or how to do things.</p>
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<p>So, I will start off with what I am actually working on or have accomplished some progress on.</p>
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<p>I am multi-tasking many of these items as you will see:</p>
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<p>Clean and evaluate Complete</p>
<p>Prime and paint interior in progress</p>
<p>Remove flooring Complete</p>
<p>Fix water damage in progress</p>
<p>Replace leaking vents/roof holes in progress</p>
<p>Re-cover re-seal roof Researching</p>
<p>Evaluate floor plan change in progress</p>
<p>Move appliances (Furnace) in progress</p>
<p> Move propane connections</p>
<p>Test all appliances</p>
<p>Replace Roof AC unit Researching </p>
<p>Replace Refrigerator Researching </p>
<p>Replace tires /wheels Researching </p>
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<p>Clean and evaluate Complete</p>
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<p>Before:</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/IMG_0436_zpskv5pxkzt.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/IMG_0436_zpskv5pxkzt.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>Cleaning started:</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0247_zpsavcks6fc.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0247_zpsavcks6fc.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>After attempting to vacuum, Carpet was the first casualty:</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0318_zps3jdzuqrc.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0318_zps3jdzuqrc.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0310_zpsphd0dnpl.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0310_zpsphd0dnpl.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>Despite the stains, the floor is solid…. Unlike some of the ceiling area:</p>
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<p>Vent area above the top bunk</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0249_zpsnkuahxvc.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0249_zpsnkuahxvc.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>After pulling back the veneer</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0335_zpsed23ppza.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0335_zpsed23ppza.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>Too much de-lamination, so I kept removing the Luan board</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0389_zps0v4atlfc.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0389_zps0v4atlfc.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>I will come back to this later… with the full panel removal and replacement when I am finished.</p>
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<p>In the meantime, I check the bad spot in the bathroom ceiling:</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0251_zpswmhtuwbq.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0251_zpswmhtuwbq.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>Close up</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0252_zpsxdzwmi5r.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0252_zpsxdzwmi5r.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>After pulling back damaged wood and finding more rotten material</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0329_zpsx4nla8zh.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0329_zpsx4nla8zh.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>The water had leaked in and gone both directions on the wall, inside the bathroom and outside to the Bunk sidewall</p>
<p> <a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0395_zpsyjqvfktz.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0395_zpsyjqvfktz.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> <a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0394_zpspvajhs7k.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0394_zpspvajhs7k.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>I started pulling and cutting away material until I got to solid foam/plywood</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0341_zps10rd37sm.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0341_zps10rd37sm.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>Finally back to solid material on the bunk wall…</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0396_zpsqg7me3kb.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0396_zpsqg7me3kb.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>And inside the Bathroom…</p>
<p> <a target="_blank" href="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0397_zps7ioph3n0.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r668/rdrunnrgt/100_0397_zps7ioph3n0.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>Well, that was painful… but now that the exploratory surgery is done, the healing can begin…</p>