Mpeters
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I just want to say thanks to all of you who have responded..I was not sure how to post pictures to this forum. So I created a blog. I am still researching as I am continue to dismantle... So for me any and all info provided is helpful. Since my husband works during the day and I don't each day he comes home to a new adventure of what I have uncovered...Just about everything has been removed from The interior giving us a view of the extent of the damage. Now it's just a matter of deciding to continue to work from the inside by jacking it up or remove the exterior walls. Hers is the link if anyone is interested...
http://83coachmenrehab.blogspot.com/
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scottstribling
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I just started a 1981 COACHMAN DELUXE 25'. Have completed "gutting" it and now have a nice pile of debris to haul off. Decided to rebuild all of it due to the "cheapness" of the build. Wife is not happy, but will be when we no longer "tent" camp. Will post pics and progress....I have been looking forward to this. As I have the time. I am a full time firefighter and work 24 on 48 off, so time is not the delay, only $$$. LOL!!
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colliehauler
Mc Pherson KS USA
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I just bought a (project trailer) a 79 Fleetwood Taurus. I bought it from pictures alone so I will find out in a couple of weeks what I'm in for. I have a new trailer but I bought this for my Niece and her family to use along with some camper less friends. When I get it I will post some pictures.
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dieseleagle
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If you decide to take on the project, good luck. You really need to enjoy this kind of work because, as chrisser emphasized, it requires a huge committment in time and for the same money you will eventually have invested you can buy a much better used TT. Having said that, it's fun and it's satisfying. Search on my project "Enchilada". I'm a year into it. Almost every weekend, a lot of evenings and more than half of my vacation time. I'm committed to actually using it in early January but I know it won't be "done" until sometime in the spring.
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russhd1997
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I will be watching this thread with interest as I too am one of those suckers that just bought a project TT. Mine is a 1985 Shasta 2850 that I found on craigslist for $300.
After having bad experiences with 2 pop ups I wanted to get a real TT and get away from the canvas and mildew problems. After the roof came crashing down on the last one I have tent camping for the last 6 years.
So far I have replaced all 3 roof vents and of course the new ones don't fit the holes as well as the originals did. I made some frames out of lewon to fill the gap between the old inside vent frame and the smaller new ones. A little more work but it looks good.
I also had to remove the tub to replace a broken water pipe and at the same time I replaced the broken trap to the tub.
It has had a rubber roof installed in the past and it was dry when I went to buy it on a rainy day. It did leak in the past and I need to replace the floor in the rear bedroom.
That is the project that I am starting on today as it is raining here and I can't do anything outside. As I have been reading here it sounds like I am in for a big project. Wish me luck.
I am an auto mechanic by trade and the repair work to the TT has been a fun project so far. I am a pay as you go kind of guy. I hate payments and interest charges. Buying it for a low price and spending a little here and there gets me off of the ground and I won't have to spend the first and the last days of my vacation putting tarps in trees and taking them down when I should be sitting in a lawn chair with a camping soda in my hand.
So far I have spent as much on supplies and parts as I paid for the TT which at this time is less than what it is worth if I were to resell it. Hopefully it stays that way.
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Mpeters
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We are now a 1 1/2 months in our project and moving along with only minor set backs here and there. I will say it has been mostly time consuming. Thanks to many individuals who have previously posted projects such as this. My research time on "how to do some things", or "what materials would be best to use" made life easier. Time I would have spent on researching was now used to actually work. Using FRP board as a replacement for our underbelly was one of the best suggestions. Since I was not sure how to post pictures to this site I have created a blog. Here is the link http://83coachmenrehab.blogspot.com/
We only had a limited window of time to work on our project due the change of season. Both of us working together was much easier then one of us alone. Once we gutted the inside we worked from the bottom up. I am pleased that the whole outside is now back together completed sealed (waterproof) All the rotten wood on the interior wall structure has been replaced. We just completed the new floor. Now we can take our time and really enjoy the rest of this project. If you like to save money, Ebay has a lot of RV items available. I was able to get a new Tub for $35. I was able to get Butyl tape by the case at a great price. We used Menards and Home Depot for construction material. Menards had better pricing, and both stores price match each other, carry your receipts with you. So far our cost into this rebuild has been under $1000 so it has been well worth the expense. Good luck to all of you that are just beginning.
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Center Pin
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You guys restoring these things have guts! I love restoring stuff but would not do an RV unless it was a vintage AirStream or similar aluminum twinkie. The guy that is posting pics of his AirStream right now is doing a beautiful job, when he is done he will not only have a kick a$$ trailer but also a work of art.
Trailer: 07 Tango 299BHS
TV: 2004.5 Dodge 610 CTD 3500 QC 48RE 2wd Laramie SRW, FP Gauge, FASS 95/95, Rhino Lining, Hensley Arrow, Reese Signature Series 5er Hitch, Air Bags & Compressor, Canopy, AL Boat Rack.
Been running B100 home brew June 2008!
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mjonags32
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I re-did an 84 Komfort Trailer. You can see before and after pics here
**1984 Komfort Lite Travel Trailer**
BEFORE & AFTER pics
2007 Toyota Tacoma
MANY mods:
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pasusan
PA
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Mpeters wrote:We are now a 1 1/2 months in our project and moving along with only minor set backs here and there. {snip}
Deb
You are doing a fantastic job! Kudos to you 2!
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Susan & Ben ~
84 Bronco & 90 Award Classic 23 joined with a Hensley Cub
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colliehauler
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Well I brought the 79 Taurus home (750 miles) with old tires and not knowing when the last decade the bearings were packed without a single problem. All the lights and brakes worked and the trailer was clean for it's age. The floor is solid along with the roof. The bad the whole left front corner is rotted from water damage. I've talked to a person who has a RV repair shop and he can guide me through the repair or I have the option of selling as is and getting my money back. I like the size and the floor plan and will probably do the rebuild when I have the time. I will take some pictures and post at a later time.
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