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#1 Swaff1

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Posted 21 October 2018 - 01:32 AM

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After getting it  home,  Pretty surprised of the condition , the fridge, heater and stove all work! Looks like someone may have updated it at one time as it has the rounded windows...

probably start cleaning it up straighten the roof, and rebuild lifts...

 

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Posted 21 October 2018 - 04:22 AM

Congrats on your new camper and have fun with your project!
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Posted 21 October 2018 - 01:12 PM

Still would like to find a good source for canvas ...anyone have experience? seen a couple of DIYs but just wan to order it and I can install it...


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Posted 21 October 2018 - 01:56 PM

Looks like a good score. After you clean the fabric, put a coating of 303 or similar product to keep the fabric pliable. Do you use anything with petroleum in the ingredients.
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Posted 21 October 2018 - 07:04 PM

Looks like a good score. After you clean the fabric, put a coating of 303 or similar product to keep the fabric pliable. Do you use anything with petroleum in the ingredients.

Thanks Beach, any suggestions on cleaner for the fabric? it does have some mildew water damage on the front corners, it has the insulated double layer so some of it is stained  between layers , not sure how to clean that..


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Posted 22 October 2018 - 01:19 AM

PVC based fabric once stained from mildew will not clean up like new, there will always be a trace of the stain. You should clean though and kill any active mildew, If you want to clean I would use a 10% bleach solution or a Lysol type product with bleach, (always test any cleaner in a inconspicuous spot to see if it affects the fabric). Leave it on for a few minutes then thoroughly flush with fresh water. Allow to dry then apply 303.
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Posted 22 October 2018 - 01:47 AM

PVC based fabric once stained from mildew will not clean up like new, there will always be a trace of the stain. You should clean though and kill any active mildew, If you want to clean I would use a 10% bleach solution or a Lysol type product with bleach, (always test any cleaner in a inconspicuous spot to see if it affects the fabric). Leave it on for a few minutes then thoroughly flush with fresh water. Allow to dry then apply 303.

Thanks Beach! 


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Posted 22 October 2018 - 04:10 AM

Congrats on your Granby Swaff1, Happy Camping to ya!

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Posted 22 October 2018 - 03:56 PM

Congrats on the new camper. I think it will serve you quite well. Before I DIY'd my canvas I had talked to FWC and All Terrian. New canvas runs $1k plus.

 

My guess is FWC is so busy with new orders it might be hard to get, I would try All terrain first for that particular need. 

 

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Posted 22 October 2018 - 04:29 PM

Great score. That Grandby looks to be in nice condition.

303 aerospace also makes a cleaner that works well.
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