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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-05-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,426
Posted By PatMcD
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...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-02-2016, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,399
Posted By PatMcD
Good points, John, thanks. I can't quite...

Good points, John, thanks.

I can't quite tell from the pictures... you used eternabond tape over the screws, then the plastic strip, or instead of the plastic strip?
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-02-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,744
Posted By PatMcD
Mine had a steel bar protecting the black tank,...

Mine had a steel bar protecting the black tank, but not the grey, which looks completely mashed, more cracks than solid. Also looks like it's already been repaired a few times.

And my whole...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-01-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,399
Posted By PatMcD
Virtually all of my old screws were destroyed by...

Virtually all of my old screws were destroyed by water, and it was very clear that the screws themselves were the avenue of entry. Unless there's a reason not to use them, I'm kind of sold on the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-01-2016, 11:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,744
Posted By PatMcD
This is a topic of great interest to me. I have...

This is a topic of great interest to me. I have a similar situation.

My black tank was completely shot, and it was a shower/toilet combo, $350 replacement. I'm replacing the shower pan by...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-01-2016, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,399
Posted By PatMcD
John, now I'm more confused. That link led me to...

John, now I'm more confused. That link led me to pan head screws. Aren't I supposed to be using washer head screws?

I can wait for shipping. I still have to finish cleaning the old putty off...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-30-2016, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,399
Posted By PatMcD
H.D doesn't seem to carry the 1 1/4". I'll try a...

H.D doesn't seem to carry the 1 1/4". I'll try a couple of other local hardware stores. Would the 1 1/2" be too long?
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-30-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,361
Posted By PatMcD
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...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-30-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,399
Posted By PatMcD
It looks like 18-8 might be overkill for this...

It looks like 18-8 might be overkill for this project, which I'm reclassifying from "free camper" to "ghetto camper", because of my tight budget. Whatever it is, I'm determined that it be...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-29-2016, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,399
Posted By PatMcD
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...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-13-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,965
Posted By PatMcD
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...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 04-18-2016, 10:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,032
Posted By PatMcD
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....
Forum: Modifications 04-18-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,780
Posted By PatMcD
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...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-13-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,609
Posted By PatMcD
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...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-11-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,609
Posted By PatMcD
That was exactly what I needed... thanks, JohnB. ...

That was exactly what I needed... thanks, JohnB. You've convinced me to pass on the unknown tape and go with Dicor. I won't even bother with the pull test on it. I've worked hard to get this far,...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-11-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,609
Posted By PatMcD
The stuff that was on there was green, definitely...

The stuff that was on there was green, definitely original to the trailer. Is the black stuff I was given something completely different? I'd like to use it if I can because it was free and there's...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-10-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,609
Posted By PatMcD
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,...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-01-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,925
Posted By PatMcD
Up until now, I had good luck grabbing what was...

Up until now, I had good luck grabbing what was left of the head with wire cutters. They dug in and grabbed a lot better than any of my pliers. In extreme cases, I used a dremel to cut a channel...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 03-31-2016, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,925
Posted By PatMcD
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...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 03-07-2016, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,925
Posted By PatMcD
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...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-04-2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By PatMcD
I was really hoping that the fridge might work,...

I was really hoping that the fridge might work, but when I opened the door, the ammonia nearly bowled me over, so no chance. A cooler will do for now. Heck, it's what I've always had, anyway. ...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-04-2016, 08:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By PatMcD
I will be off grid. But for the price of a...

I will be off grid. But for the price of a fridge, I could buy enough ice to drown in.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-03-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By PatMcD
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...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-02-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By PatMcD
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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