Forum: Coach In The Making
03-03-2014, 08:42 AM
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Dave
Did not use any sealant on the seams. The...
Dave
Did not use any sealant on the seams. The alum sheets have a two inch overlap and with the rivets on 4" centers they are pretty tight. The cast alum. corner caps are sealed with silicone and...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
03-02-2014, 01:50 PM
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Dave, I was planning on using Silkaflex-252 to...
Dave, I was planning on using Silkaflex-252 to bond the .040 alum to the 2" tubing. However, after doing two test strips and following the manufacture's instructions to the letter, I was still able...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
03-02-2014, 10:44 AM
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Sorry for the delay in responding. Was out of...
Sorry for the delay in responding. Was out of town.
The trim (stainless and alum) on the box was purchased from Frank's Custom Trailers in Okla City where I purchased my trailer. I wanted the truck...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
02-19-2013, 05:03 PM
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Roof finished
Just completed installing the one piece alum roof,trim,A/C unit, power vent and in motion sattelite. It's a little crowded on a 12' box but everything has the required space.
Starting the Slideouts...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
01-13-2013, 03:14 PM
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Kenn,your correct on having to limit them when...
Kenn,your correct on having to limit them when the slides are out. I could have used a shorter stroke gas spring and stopped the door at horizontal but the additional 23 degrees of travel sure makes...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
01-13-2013, 10:18 AM
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Accy doors installed
Finished building and installing the accy/storage box doors. The gas springs work great. The door mount for the gas springs break over center when the door is about six inches from closing and hold...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
12-31-2012, 12:46 PM
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I went with 6 gal electric only. Would like to...
I went with 6 gal electric only. Would like to have installed a lp/electric but really didn't have the space for an LP tank. I had orignally purchased a 1500 watt on demand water heater, however...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
12-30-2012, 01:08 PM
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Thanks Kenn. Finally got caught up on outside...
Thanks Kenn. Finally got caught up on outside jobs and plan on spending the winter working on the toter.
Been following your build along and it's really looking good. Great craftsmanship!
I don't...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
12-26-2012, 03:34 PM
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Finally found some time to work on the toter....
Finally found some time to work on the toter. Have three sides covered. Awaiting rivet shipment to finish the last side. Installed 3/4" plywood on the roof after insulating. Ready for one piece alum...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
07-12-2012, 10:56 AM
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Forum: Coach In The Making
06-13-2012, 08:33 AM
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Forum: Coach In The Making
09-12-2011, 08:03 AM
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799, I missed your question on the boxes. The...
799, I missed your question on the boxes. The driver side box is 6 feet long, 27 inches tall 29 inches deep. The passenger side is 5.5 feet long, 27 inches tall, 29 inches deep. The generator is...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
09-12-2011, 07:51 AM
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Thanks everyone for your input. I tested the...
Thanks everyone for your input. I tested the tankless 1500 watt water heater. I do not think it will be adequate for a shower,even with a low flow showerhead. I have now installed a 6 gal electric....
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Forum: Coach In The Making
05-18-2011, 06:11 PM
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Interior
Interior walls installed and insulated. Shower and sink drain lines installed. Running water lines and electrical currently. Has anyone used a tankless electric water heater? I bought one thinking...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
04-03-2011, 04:58 PM
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Installing the Box
Installed the box on the truck for the last time today. Probably not the best day for it with winds gusting over 30 mph. Had to get the DW out to hold onto it while I backed the truck under it....
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