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Old 09-09-2012, 08:35 PM   #1
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My "new" trail/project

I prefer the older units as they are easier to work on & bring back to life. Mine is spotless inside as the wife of the previous owner never sleep in it, she was claustrophobic. It sat on a campsite & didn't move for the last 12 years. Was pulled twice when new from Ontario to Texas in it's first two years. Delamination on both front & back as well as both sides is waht i will be repairing during the winter. New roof as well as a new gell coat. She'll look new in the spring. The front right side peeled off in the wind during the 3 hour bringing it home. I took out the worst of the rotted wood & applied a temporary patch. Still some camping weather left.
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Old 09-09-2012, 09:09 PM   #2
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Old 09-10-2012, 12:01 AM   #3
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Keep us updated with before/after progress pics throughout your winter project, rebuild projects are always interesting to follow...., especially when someone else is doing all the hard work

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^ agreed, looking good!
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It will be interresting to see the progress
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Old 09-10-2012, 05:09 PM   #6
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Looks a awful lot like my '98, only mine has been store indoors its entire life

I love the older units, subscribed for updates on progress.
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Problem was it was bought when just two years old, pulled off the road & parked in a park. The people that bought it & have owned it for the past 12 years didn't have a clue how to look after it. Typical, use it don't maintain it. So when it shows signs of delamination sell it. Got it really cheap when the front piece peeled back 2 miles from the guys house.
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What you have done so far looks really good.
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Wow looks good, but looks like and sounds like lots of work. Hope it comes out just as you want it too.
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Nice job! Keep us updated on the progress.
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Old 09-11-2012, 08:14 PM   #12
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Well you know you have to find something you love to do when you have spare time. I guess you could call it a hobby.
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I have a lot of respect for someone who takes on this type of project. Good luck and cannot wait to see the finished
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You obviously know what you are doing. Repairs look great so far. Wish I had had you to turn to when our little 13 footer TT got taken apart by some of the roads around Detroit many years ago. The roads were so rough that even the steel frame cracked, and we were keeping our speed down to 25mph.
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Thank You. When you have passion for what you do it's fun, but helps if you know what your doing as well. Been an electrician for 30 years and if I could I would certainly change careers in a heartbeat.
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Wow looks good, but looks like and sounds like lots of work. Hope it comes out just as you want it too.
X2, looks like a lot of work, rewarding though!
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