We Bought a RV Clark!! Oh no! Rebuild thread

[Dylan W.]

Sunny days! Updates coming soon!

 

[77GreenMachine]

Load the Jeep up and come to Choccolocco!

 

[Dylan W.]

Sunny days!
Perfect day to get the nose cone panel up.
Once that is up, I can finish up the trim inside this part.

We started by digging through the building and finding our panel that we'd cut months ago.
Got it set in place for final measurements.

Just as I thought...it needed a little trimming here and there.

Got it back in place and added a few temporary screws.
It's still a lil bit chilly outside and this frp panel is cold. I think it will bend better if it were warmer.

No problem...

The heat was just what the doctor ordered.
We were able to bend it around no problem.

Now it's time to add the almighty Stay put glue!!

Then, we added the butyl tape...

Next I'll just add a couple more temporary screws. Once the roof goes on, these edges will be screwed down via trim pieces.

 

[Dylan W.]

Brooke showed up to work, but with a broken finger.....<come on mayan...really?>.
I told her the sammiches wasnt gonna make themelves.
Lol..Turns out I was right. Never did get a sammich.

(Of course I'm just kidding)

She made sammiches for everybody!

 

[Dylan W.]

Next we decided to work on the outside corners. There were lots of extra holes in the siding from earlier repairs. I needed to seal up the holes, and hide them. Before I could add the outside edge trim pc.

In this picture, you can see the ugly edges, but I've already covered the holes with a thin strip of waterproof tape.

I have put alot of thought into how I could hide the ugly. I didnt want to use big aluminum pcs. like what was on it...so, I come up with a plan.

We dug out the original nose panel and hacked it up a bit. I'm glad I didnt throw it away!

It's the same color as the siding!
We need to sand the old luan off the backside, add plenty of silicon and stick it up!

Then we added the corner trim.
Looks good enough to me.

 

[Dylan W.]

Here's what we have going on. Completely new panels kind of stick out a bit compared to the old skin. But oh well!

 

[Dylan W.]

Next we started back on the inside. Here's Keith adding the rounded wooded blocks in the nose cone. Also filling in the voids with expanding foam. Not sure, but I think this is exactly how the factory did it.....except they had a factory..lol

I bought some el-cheapo car speakers. They attach to the backside of this dark panel. Then attach to the cabinets from the inside. They sound good enough!

Then we tinkered with the insides of the cabinets. Adding new bottoms and reworking some of the old dividers.

This side panel goes up and hides all of the wiring and the speakers.

 

[Dylan W.]

Adding more foam to the front...

While Bobby works on stripping the bedroom walls in the back.

Several hours later..the wall is mostly ready for new luan. Also got this window out.

Looking like a mess up in here!

Long way to go yet!

 

[Dylan W.]

After the foam in the nose cone had dried, I cut a piece of paneling and covered it all up. I cant cover the upper section until I install the clearance lights.

While I was at it, I cut, glued and installed the floor luan.

 

[Dylan W.]

Next up...retaining walls!
ITook a few measurements, made a few cuts ,squeezed a little glue and added a bunch of screws. And ended up with some stout walls.

 

[Dylan W.]

Then I built up some wooden edges on the little side wing walls.

Then added some insulation

and finally...

I wrapped it in new, free carpet!

I didn't want to use carpet Initially, but after lots of thought, I decided this would be the ,cheapest and easiest way to cover these sections.

So I did the other side...

Then I covered the new retaining walls too!

I still need to come up with a way to cover the metal under here, but the carpet looks good.

 

[Dylan W.]

I had some scrap vinyl/linoleum so I decided to cut it in, just to see if I liked it.

I havnt glued this down yet...I'm gonna wait, I might find something else to use. Itll only take 2 mins to glue this if I keep it.

 

[Dylan W.]

I told Ella if she cleaned up all the carpet scraps that I had a surprise for her..

She was very sceptical...but she went to work!

Enjoying her reward!

We camped out all night!

 

[CasterTroy]

We camped out all night!

Dude, there are many to choose from in this delicious thread, but this is by far my favorite part of the build so far!

 

[McCracken]

They make another spray foam that is "max expanding" or something like that. It blows up big. Might save you some time and money if you have any more areas that need to be filled.

 

[Dylan W.]

We've accomplished alot, Clark!
Here's alot more...


Operation Bling Palace


Cut a length of PVC

Split that in half..

Then add brackets and paint it all up.

Next..use the table saw to cut a wire hiding trench in the ceiling trim.

After that...line the inside with industrial strength double sided tape.
Place the fancy led lights inside and press hard. They're stuck!
And you can see how I hid the wires.

 

[Dylan W.]

The led lights are bright, theres no way you want them shining directly into your eyes. So, I angled the PVC and lights up and away.
In the end, I have a decently clean looking install and a cool light show for just a few bucks. ( lights were Dixie run raffle prize)

 

[CasterTroy]

Stripper pole?

 

[Dylan W.]

Stripper pole?

It's been mentioned...but nah, those are just 2x4 braces holding it all up, in the pics.

 

[Dylan W.]

I think it's looking good in the rv. Too good to leave these cabinates like this. So...honey, grab a screw gun and get at it!

Brooke removed all the cabinets doors and hardware, while I sanded everything down. This is an awesome multipurpose tool.

 

[Dylan W.]

A split second before Ella finalized her bad decision.

Just kidding..she didnt actually land the elbow, but she did end up with a job to do.

 

[77GreenMachine]

Looks like it’s coming together in time for Chocco!

 

[Dylan W.]

Now Ella has a chore to focus on. Simply push all these screws into the foam. It holds them tight and I can even hold the hinges upside down to paint both sides.

Worked like a charm.

 

[Dylan W.]

Couples therapy..I sand..she primes. Getting doors ready for paint.

 

[Dylan W.]