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Post by Mustang on Jul 26, 2015 8:43:13 GMT 10
When you hang the curtains all the little problems disappear
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Post by tasmillard on Jul 26, 2015 20:08:23 GMT 10
yes, i have been told, but more so when we are out glamping none of it will matter  |
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Post by tasmillard on Aug 21, 2015 15:28:51 GMT 10
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Post by tasmillard on Sept 11, 2015 8:31:31 GMT 10
OK weather is looking better nowdays, even getting into high teens this weekend! So ill be buying the lyno and doing the install, finally making some inroads here.
Question: theres plenty of contradictory info out there about the use of adhesives. Some say to glue down the lyno, others say to glue the edges only, others say not to use glue at all.
What are the thoughts on this? So far I am leaning towards no glue, at the very least glue around edges but this depends on final fit.
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Post by Mustang on Sept 11, 2015 18:04:08 GMT 10
OK weather is looking better nowdays, even getting into high teens this weekend! So ill be buying the lyno and doing the install, finally making some inroads here. Question: theres plenty of contradictory info out there about the use of adhesives. Some say to glue down the lyno, others say to glue the edges only, others say not to use glue at all. What are the thoughts on this? So far I am leaning towards no glue, at the very least glue around edges but this depends on final fit. We are using vinyl tiles from the shed, they are adhesive backed but easily retreviable/ replaceable if one is damaged. We are going to screw/glue 6mm marine ply down first to level & strengthen the floor. |
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Post by tasmillard on Sept 11, 2015 18:29:19 GMT 10
Sounds like you got your work cut out also Mustang! Good luck with it.
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Post by tasmillard on Sept 12, 2015 17:36:44 GMT 10
Had a good day installing the floor. Was quite a bit of work involved, but my father helped which made all the difference. So after removing the template from the van, i placed it on the lyno (had to use the dining room floor) and traced out the pattern, allowing extra few mils in case of miss calculation. I have yet to do the edging and I am still in two minds about using adhesive. Pics show the process: Before   stencil and lyno on floor to be traced:   Pencil marks outlining the stencil:  End result - makes all the difference!   |
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Post by Mustang on Sept 13, 2015 7:48:43 GMT 10
You appear to have a great surface ,with so many corners, plus edging, I doubt it would move. Fantastic look, well done.
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Post by tasmillard on Sept 13, 2015 16:31:15 GMT 10
You appear to have a great surface ,with so many corners, plus edging, I doubt it would move. Fantastic look, well done. Thanks mate, yes i recom it wont move. Next is the edging... except for where dining seats that meet the wall. I can now see the light at end of tunnel. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2015 20:44:43 GMT 10
Awesome looking job. Van looks fantastic. The choice of vinyl seems to make the van look bigger too. Nice clean lines. This helps to inspire others in the middle of a reno like myself.
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Post by tasmillard on Sept 14, 2015 9:30:43 GMT 10
Awesome looking job. Van looks fantastic. The choice of vinyl seems to make the van look bigger too. Nice clean lines. This helps to inspire others in the middle of a reno like myself. Thanks, yes we just took our time, making sure the template sat square with the pattern. When installing, we tackled the harder corner first (kitchen area), then it was easy to lay the rest under the bunk. I think it took around 4 hours all up. This is the first time I installed lino anywhere, let along in a cramped space like a caravan. So if I can do it, anyone can! Good luck with your build. |
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Post by tasmillard on Sept 18, 2015 19:41:13 GMT 10
Finished laying the lino and gluing in the corners where I could. Just got to finish the trim are, but heres a vid of course! |
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Post by tasmillard on Sept 20, 2015 16:08:47 GMT 10
Did a lot of work this weekend, im actually aching! Making great progress, its amazing what good weather and laying the floor does. So placed the front dinning chairs, all thats left to do is bed. Final look so far... ignore the cushions as these will be replaced.  Framing it up, using original face.   Now that the floors are in, I think the material is too soft. I am not confident these will last long, they get damaged easily if you drop something sharp so I suppose thats the downside to roll out vinyl flooring. |
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Post by tasmillard on Sept 29, 2015 14:34:56 GMT 10
Had to move the van to get my new project into the garage - project is a 1977 Range Rover Classic 2 Door  Anyway, took some pics and I though "Damn, aint that a sexy combination!"  |
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Post by Mustang on Sept 29, 2015 16:48:30 GMT 10
Very nice, but remember that step!!!!!
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Post by snoops on Sept 29, 2015 19:53:08 GMT 10
Yeah, judging by the angle of the step brackets on mine - and the lack of the step, my guess is that it was left down when leaving camp and is now rusting away quietly in a ditch somewhere. |
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Post by tasmillard on Sept 30, 2015 8:37:36 GMT 10
Funny... luckily I was only reversing the van out of the way, not actually going anywhere (not registered), but yes good point not to forget that damn step!
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Post by doublechevron on Sept 30, 2015 10:11:26 GMT 10
Had to move the van to get my new project into the garage - project is a 1977 Range Rover Classic 2 Door Anyway, took some pics and I though "Damn, aint that a sexy combination!" It's funny how opinions vary. I've never liked the look of a disco .... but the range rover classic and series look I like Where the picture of the two door towing it  seeya, Shane L. |
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Post by tasmillard on Sept 30, 2015 12:15:25 GMT 10
Shane - will be a few years yet before the two door can do anything, let alone tow. Cant wait to get started on it, the next project once caravan is done.
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Post by tasmillard on Oct 3, 2015 20:16:24 GMT 10
Finally got the furniture in... what a relief!!!! Now small things and rego time by end of month.
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Post by tasmillard on Oct 22, 2015 9:57:30 GMT 10
Just got back from having the inspection done and all passed! So, tomorrow ill be getting the plates so its all done for now. Next are the curtains and other bits and pieces ready for the maiden voyage early November. Here the vid before today's inspection. |
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Post by doublechevron on Oct 22, 2015 10:06:08 GMT 10
with the back of the disco sitting down a bit (the nose is up a bit too ?) ... why dont' you just get some lightweight weight distribution bars and fit? .... Infact, just drive around the block a few times and let the Boge Leveler re-level the car (that's all I'll do with my old Range Rover).
seeya,
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Post by tasmillard on Oct 22, 2015 11:41:26 GMT 10
Yes the back sags a bit. The disco doesn't have the leveler like the rangie, hence I think ill get stiffer springs eventually. Looking towards towing it with my newly acquired 1977 rrc 2 door |
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Post by doublechevron on Oct 22, 2015 13:05:57 GMT 10
Yes the back sags a bit. The disco doesn't have the leveler like the rangie, hence I think ill get stiffer springs eventually. Looking towards towing it with my newly acquired 1977 rrc 2 door That's strange... Does it have air suspension? How do you stop them dragging there arse up the road like a dog with worms if you load them heavily given there is no leveling at the back (land rover seems to run very soft springs). seeya Shane L. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2015 19:35:01 GMT 10
Why not use weight distribution hitch on it?
I am looking for one to use on the Magna
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