Getting into the repairs Major rebuild !!!!

[lisakjcowgirl2016]

Hello r67northern,

The area where the frame ia broken is up front. I would have to remove (peel back) the outer fiberglass. But than I had someone tell me that that is a bad area to try and weld. Might set other stuff on fire. I purchased a wire wheel to put on the drill and will use the rust converter.

 

[sam-HILO]

Broken frame

See the you tube of Garyk52 that was posted yesterday. He used angle iron ti fix his broken metal frame.

 

[r67northern]

See the you tube of Garyk52 that was posted yesterday. He used angle iron ti fix his broken metal frame.

That sounds like a good idea, that could really help. I had some concerns about lighting the whole thing on fire with a welder too, so making it safe and solid without all of that heat would sure be nice.
-Leland

 

[lisakjcowgirl2016]

Yes I had that same concern. Now I just have to find some type of Pipe that is around maybe a 45 degree angle. because it is busted right on the curve of the trailer.

Thanks a million once again guys.

 

[r67northern]

I've been thinking a bit about this problem. I have this idea to "fill" in the area between the fame members with solid material and just alleviate the entire problem.

Can a 1" thick piece of board be cut to shape and fill in the open space between the metal frame members? Lots of glue and then it would help keep the shape of the frame. but it wouldn't work if the fame is trying to be pulled apart (top piece trying to move away from the bottom piece).

My Classic is put together differently so I'm not sure exactly if this would be a good idea or not.

 

[lisakjcowgirl2016]

That is a great idea. I will try and draw my breakage.

 

[r67northern]

So ... would something like this work? Since I have a classic model, I'm not sure, but if there's nothing pulling those metal frame members away from each other during the lifting or anything, and they're really just there to help hold the shape of the roof and give it some rigidity ... maybe this is a path forward?

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[/url]HiLo-Frame-idea by Lineswest, on Flickr

 

[lisakjcowgirl2016]

Once again I did it. I repaired the ceiling over the tub area.

 

[r67northern]

Looks great!

 

[JackandJanet]

See, Lisa? You're going to have a beautiful trailer sooner than you think.

- Jack

 

[lisakjcowgirl2016]

Thanks Mr. Jack

It is going better than I expected. You guys are my lifesaver, such knowledge on this forum.

 

[Treeclimber]

It's ALL you, Lisa. The folks on the forum share their wisdom, but you perform the magic.

 

[lisakjcowgirl2016]

It's ALL you, Lisa. The folks on the forum share their wisdom, but you perform the magic.

Yes thank you. That is why I like posting pics and asking for you guys wisdom and advice.

 

[maestro123]

looks great Lisa, keep up the good work!

 

[lisakjcowgirl2016]

See, Lisa? You're going to have a beautiful trailer sooner than you think.

- Jack

Good evening Mr. Jack,

Just wanted to give you guys a little update. I have been working hard on thr repairs and wanted to post a picture. The damaged wall has been repaired.

 

[maestro123]

wow nice job! anything damaged that comes out that good is a great work of art. ! good job dude. mike

 

[JackandJanet]

Nice work Lisa! I can see the trailer is in good hands. Thanks for the update. Looking forward to seeing the finished result.

- Jack

 

[lisakjcowgirl2016]

I will post pictures of the finished job. Will try and put together a complete picture library once done. As you can tell Hot Pink is my favorite color so there it is.

 

[lisakjcowgirl2016]

wow nice job! anything damaged that comes out that good is a great work of art. ! good job dude. mike

Thank you Mr. Mike

 

[Rebel Bob]

Wow nice job! I went through the same damage on mine which looked just like yours.The no lo idea was genius now you have bath walls and can have useful sized cabinets.I could have saved a boat load of money had I been smart enough to take that route instead I rebuilt everything just better with a higher standard.Used gorilla glue and marine grade products throughout my build,as well as alot of welding. FANTASTIC job its GREAT.YAGOTTAWANTIT!!