DIY Camper Build From Scratch
#81
Posted 20 July 2019 - 03:17 AM
Russ
#82
Posted 23 July 2019 - 08:48 PM
You have done very well with your project, congrats!
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#83
Posted 26 July 2019 - 03:31 AM
#84
Posted 26 July 2019 - 03:50 AM
thank you. I really appreciate your kindness and you certainly have given me lots of ideas.Thank you, and I’m happy to share what I can! If you need any help with your build as you work along, feel free to message me and I’ll sure try to provide any help I can!
#85
Posted 26 July 2019 - 03:42 PM
Very nice!
I too have realized that buying an old one and making it what I want would require almost as much work as just building one. I have the skills and can't afford to buy new so I might as well.
A couple questions though:
1. What is the sealing tape you used on the corners?
2. Where'd you get your siding? I'm thinking of doing mine with flat aluminum sheet, but I do like the look of the more traditional corrugated siding.
3. Where'd you get your windows and door? I can't seem to find anyone that makes a good simple cheap window and no one makes a short door for obvious reasons.
Kevin
#86
Posted 27 July 2019 - 05:30 PM
The corner seal I used is Dicor Seal Tite tape with a special caulk that is also used.Very nice!
I too have realized that buying an old one and making it what I want would require almost as much work as just building one. I have the skills and can't afford to buy new so I might as well.
A couple questions though:
1. What is the sealing tape you used on the corners?
2. Where'd you get your siding? I'm thinking of doing mine with flat aluminum sheet, but I do like the look of the more traditional corrugated siding.
3. Where'd you get your windows and door? I can't seem to find anyone that makes a good simple cheap window and no one makes a short door for obvious reasons.
Kevin
https://sealdesignll...rner-seal-tape/
The siding, roofing, roof trim, and door I got directly from FWC. I would advise against buying the siding or roofing from them as there prices were astronomical. The Metal Company in Colorado is where I should have got the siding from.
As for the windows, I did tons of searching on the internet until I could find the dimensions wanted and for a price I was comfortable with. The side window did not end up working out all that great, but it was a fairly inexpensive window so I’ll probably replace it with a better quality one in a year or two.
I spent a tremendous amount of time researching every little thing on the camper so that I would hopefully get it right the first time. I haven’t added up all of my receipts, but I’m sure I went over budget, but in the end I’ve probably got a third of the price of a factory camper into mine.
Edited by Wyo1, 27 July 2019 - 05:31 PM.
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