Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
07-05-2016, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,426
And now for the wiring...
Getting ready to put the skin back on my '81 12-1/2MC, so it's time to get all the wiring in place. I went into this knowing absolutely nothing, and spent the weekend studying hard. I apologize for...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
07-02-2016, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,399
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
07-02-2016, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,744
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
07-01-2016, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,399
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
07-01-2016, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,744
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
07-01-2016, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,399
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
06-30-2016, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,399
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
06-30-2016, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,361
DIY Shower pan
The shower pan/toilet combo in my '81 12 1/2MC was such a disaster that, sadly, I ripped it out and threw it away. I'd post pictures, but I wouldn't want to ruin anyone's lunch.
There are...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
06-30-2016, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,399
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
06-29-2016, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,399
Stainless screws
I've read here of folks replacing their exterior screws with stainless ones. I'm about to start re-skinning my 1981 12 1/2' MC and will need to replace all the screws. When I search, I see...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
06-13-2016, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,965
Underbelly replacement
I'm still working on rebuilding my 1981 12 1/2 MC.
Whoever had it before me welded the frame and replaced the subfloor and, in doing so, removed the aluminum underbelly.
It seems to me to be an...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
04-18-2016, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,032
1981 12 1/2 Rebuild pics
I've uncovered all the rot in the back of the camper and around the door frame and am ready to start rebuilding those places....
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Forum: Modifications
04-18-2016, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,780
Insulation
I've torn out a bunch of insulation from the walls... anything that had turned black, or had signs of plants growing through it, or animals living in it. 1/2" fiberglass doesn't seem to exist...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-13-2016, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,609
Oh, I see I missed the case of 6 part. That's...
Oh, I see I missed the case of 6 part. That's much more reasonable. Thanks.
I stopped in to two RV dealers yesterday to pick some brains. The first, Long View in Windsor Locks, CT, was full of...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-11-2016, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,609
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-11-2016, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,609
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-10-2016, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,609
Putty tape
I've successfully removed all the exterior corner trim, windows and roof vents from my trailer. Next, I'll rebuild the back corners and replace any water damaged wood that I can find under the roof,...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-01-2016, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,925
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-31-2016, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,925
Any tips for removing those pesky, rusted 1/4"...
Any tips for removing those pesky, rusted 1/4" hex head screws? I've encountered some that are so deteriorated that what were once hex heads are now little more than small lumps of rusty metal. I...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-07-2016, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,925
Good thing it was free
I spent the last couple of days on tear down / reveal of my 1982 T1250.
The good news:
I haven't spent a penny yet.
The frame was repaired and looks nice and solid.
No apparent water...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-04-2016, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-04-2016, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-03-2016, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Thank you for the responses.
First goal:...
Thank you for the responses.
First goal: Stripped, cleaned, sealed, towable and registered by summer.
I'm starting to understand the expense involved if I want working appliances. I can't even...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-02-2016, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Taking the Leap
First, I'd like to thank this community for the wealth of information presented here. Wow! Awesome! Thank you!!
I am about to take possession of a 1982 12 1/2MC. It's cute as a button, but...
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