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Post by peter92 on Aug 11, 2016 15:53:19 GMT 10
Well sparky came today and ran new wire and some light switches and plugs , put it all together ,also fitted a 16 amp breaker found afterwards that the 12v switch doesnt work so have to replace that   |
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Post by atefooterz on Aug 11, 2016 17:22:01 GMT 10
Are you going for a side colour flash? Yes i recon we will but not sure what colour yet I figured you were going for that red/ orange dusty stripe of pride, when you get out bush!  |
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Post by peter92 on Aug 11, 2016 17:56:34 GMT 10
Yes i recon we will but not sure what colour yet I figured you were going for that red/ orange dusty stripe of pride, when you get out bush! Yep.... by the time it gets thatred dust on it out west , it wont be white any more lol |
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Post by peter92 on Aug 12, 2016 19:36:21 GMT 10
12v Led lights are all working now, yippy  |
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Post by peter92 on Aug 13, 2016 17:26:47 GMT 10
well busy day today Roof is now o, sealled under the sides of the pop top and back window in only leaves the back left corner now to seal and put the "J" mold back on Then paint the roof    |
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Post by Mustang on Aug 13, 2016 19:11:19 GMT 10
Nice work Peter.
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Post by peter92 on Aug 13, 2016 21:59:53 GMT 10
Thanks , its getting there , but pleased so far how its going |
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Post by atefooterz on Aug 14, 2016 15:39:12 GMT 10
Great progress Peter, are you using a thermal insulation paint on the roof?
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Post by peter92 on Aug 14, 2016 15:53:47 GMT 10
Great progress Peter, are you using a thermal insulation paint on the roof? Yeh i recon so not sure which one yet |
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Post by peter92 on Aug 14, 2016 15:54:59 GMT 10
Is there any one that can make this fly screen if i send it to them please   |
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Post by atefooterz on Aug 14, 2016 15:58:35 GMT 10
There is a good mob on the facebook fixit & everything caravan groups, based QLD. |
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Post by peter92 on Aug 14, 2016 16:04:13 GMT 10
There is a good mob on the facebook fixit & everything caravan groups, based QLD. got the link to the page is it "Fix it or renovate that caravan im on that group www.facebook.com/groups/629347427133006/ |
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Post by bobandjacqui on Aug 14, 2016 16:07:21 GMT 10
G'day Peter,
If the rubber seal is OK why not try cutting the mesh out, then clean the seal up then insert new mesh by applying a smear of silicone, leave to dry then reinstall.
I have done this before and happy with the result. Camec sell new ones but are expensive.
Cheers Bob.
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Post by peter92 on Aug 14, 2016 16:16:22 GMT 10
G'day Peter, If the rubber seal is OK why not try cutting the mesh out, then clean the seal up then insert new mesh by applying a smear of silicone, leave to dry then reinstall. I have done this before and happy with the result. Camec sell new ones but are expensive. Cheers Bob. Hi Bob The rubber has shrunk in the corners so needs replacing and i dont know how to make them my measurement is 1760 x 375 /380 |
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Post by Mustang on Aug 14, 2016 17:02:37 GMT 10
Your windows are wind out?
I was able to use 5mm rubber core straight to the frame, like you would with a house screen door.
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Post by peter92 on Aug 14, 2016 17:05:03 GMT 10
Your windows are wind out? I was able to use 5mm rubber core straight to the frame, like you would with a house screen door. Hi Mustang You wouldnt have any pics would you , im having a bit of trouble picturing what your saying and yes mine wind out |
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Post by Mustang on Aug 14, 2016 17:36:04 GMT 10
Your windows are wind out? I was able to use 5mm rubber core straight to the frame, like you would with a house screen door. Hi Mustang You wouldnt have any pics would you , im having a bit of trouble picturing what your saying and yes mine wind out Ours had a similar rubber framed insect mesh like yours, I guess this is the reverse if you have a frame like this: You lay the mesh over the frame & lock into place with the 5mm piping.   |
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Post by peter92 on Aug 14, 2016 17:39:20 GMT 10
got it sorted
was thinking of the window rubber that has shrunk
im going to take the old screen off the rubber and put the new metal screen on top of the rubber and melt the new wire screen with a soldering iron to the rubber
should work i hope
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Post by peter92 on Aug 14, 2016 17:45:39 GMT 10
Hi Mustang You wouldnt have any pics would you , im having a bit of trouble picturing what your saying and yes mine wind out Ours had a similar rubber framed insect mesh like yours, I guess this is the reverse if you have a frame like this: You lay the mesh over the frame & lock into place with the 5mm piping. Thanks for putting that up, sorry i got confused about the rubber So if i was to do it your way , the piping would be on the inside of the window also my window closes against the rubber on fly screen |
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Post by Mustang on Aug 14, 2016 18:25:24 GMT 10
Ours had a similar rubber framed insect mesh like yours, I guess this is the reverse if you have a frame like this: You lay the mesh over the frame & lock into place with the 5mm piping. Thanks for putting that up, sorry i got confused about the rubber So if i was to do it your way , the piping would be on the inside of the window also my window closes against the rubber on fly screen Yes, this shot is with the frame opened. The frame rubber sits against the aluminium frame, not the screen, hence the rubbing you can see on the outside frame. There should be plenty of clearance between the insect screen & the frame when it is closed. If you can fit your screens this way, they are cheap. |
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Post by peter92 on Aug 14, 2016 19:12:09 GMT 10
Thanks for putting that up, sorry i got confused about the rubber So if i was to do it your way , the piping would be on the inside of the window also my window closes against the rubber on fly screen Yes, this shot is with the frame opened. The frame rubber sits against the aluminium frame, not the screen, hence the rubbing you can see on the outside frame. There should be plenty of clearance between the insect screen & the frame when it is closed. If you can fit your screens this way, they are cheap. yep will do it that way and thanks for helping me out , very much app it peter |
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Post by peter92 on Aug 15, 2016 14:25:26 GMT 10
Single beds are pulled apart, getting ready now to rebuild then Any ideas on what size timber i should use for the framing , thinking of using marine ply on top  |
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Post by Mustang on Aug 15, 2016 16:15:58 GMT 10
Yes, this shot is with the frame opened. The frame rubber sits against the aluminium frame, not the screen, hence the rubbing you can see on the outside frame. There should be plenty of clearance between the insect screen & the frame when it is closed. If you can fit your screens this way, they are cheap. yep will do it that way and thanks for helping me out , very much app it peter If you insect screen this way, with the frames out of the van, keep checking your measurements, or cut some strips of timber the original size of the frame. I spent a whole day re-doing the screens because I pulled them too tight & the frames were out of shape. |
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Post by Mustang on Aug 15, 2016 16:21:34 GMT 10
Single beds are pulled apart, getting ready now to rebuild then Any ideas on what size timber i should use for the framing , thinking of using marine ply on top You could ply the top in strips, this will cut your weight down slightly & give ventilation to the mattress. I used pine slats with ply on the sides:  |
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Post by peter92 on Aug 15, 2016 19:54:19 GMT 10
Single beds are pulled apart, getting ready now to rebuild then Any ideas on what size timber i should use for the framing , thinking of using marine ply on top You could ply the top in strips, this will cut your weight down slightly & give ventilation to the mattress. I used pine slats with ply on the sides: I was going to have left up door under the matress instead of slats |
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