GeorgiaHybrid Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Egon said: Haha, its more of a labor of hate. I enjoy doing this, but ideally I'll be living in it for free (minus insurance gas and park fees) and flipping one once per year. I'm doing this because I'm stuck in Clovis NM for the next 5 years and the housing market here is truly a mess, so flipping RVs keeps me occupied and gives me a dwelling. OK, makes sense now, I was beginning to think the record heat wave had gotten to you and cause a loss of upper math function in your head. Quote 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Speaking of the Heat Wave To all that are out there please be careful in all that you do. That 115+ can get you quick. We will be out that way in Oct so we want that really Hot weather cooled off by then!! I'm really enjoying your rebuild. Keep up the great work and the informative pictures. Pat The Old Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) End of Week 2 Update: Removed a lot of wallpaper, very difficult because its heat bonded, but in my opinion its an essential step of a good restore job. Simply painting over the wallpaper can be a waste of time because it will eventually curl up, and removing all the wallpaper allows me to see any hidden water damage. Wallpaper usually won't peel up until the plywood underneath is rotted, and then its too late and the plywood underneath needs to be removed. To remove heat bonded wallpaper, simply get a razor blade and make long cuts floor to ceiling. This will divide it into 8 inch wide vertical strips. Then peel at a corder until the top half is loose. Pull the strip down in one piece slowly. Some say heat guns help but I've had limited success. Thanks to removing the wallpaper, more small sections of water damaged plywood were discovered and will be removed/repaired prior to painting Edited June 26, 2017 by Egon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) Need to remove the cabinets to get the wallpaper behind it. You can see water damage in the top left from the slide out. Slide out is getting removed to replace broken rollers. When that is removed I'll work on the drywall behind it. Removed a lot of trim too. Need to start labeling it. Will paint and re-apply Edited June 26, 2017 by Egon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) This was a very lightly damaged area. Water stains under window, no mold/rot/soft spots - Not sure if I should cut out the panel, sand it, spray with mold killer or just paint over it. Let me know what y'all think Edited June 26, 2017 by Egon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Worst damage so far came from an exterior outlet. Bottom picture shows a complete lack of caulking around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) Pulled the wallpaper and rotted plywood. Will patch after all the damage in the RV has been found. Edited June 26, 2017 by Egon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 May need to widen the cut to reach the aluminum frame. The frame will allow the patch to be securely anchored to the wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Plywood is delaminating below the kitchen window, but its only the top layer. I plan on placing tile over it, so I think I can scrape off the top layer of delaminated plywood and spackle over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Looking good! Keep up the great pictures. Everyday is another day closer. Pat The Old Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted July 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Week 3: Engine Work Got a CHK ENG light on my way home, and I bought the truck with two other known failures (WHEEL SPIN and TRACTOR ABS FAIL) that needed to be remedied. Also felt low on power. First shop (RV place) ran codes for 2 failed injectors and said they couldn't work on a 55 series. Pushed me over to Stewart Stevenson in ABQ. They gave me no estimate for labor and handed me a $6600 writeup for parts (6 new injectors, new pump...) I considered an engine swap to a reliable 60 series. I then went to another shop (2nd to none service) out of town to get a second look. In that 45 minute drive the injectors must have become unclogged, because they re-ran codes and found only that I was getting my CHK ENG light for a missing Jake brake, which the current engine doesn't have. The original owners apparently swapped the 55 with another 55 somewhere along the way. Low power was fixed with a new clamp to patch an air leak. Good as new for $200. Better than the 10k I thought it would be. Rest of errors listed above fixed for 1K total. Never been happier to spend a grand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sculptor Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Well, no like button. LIKE anyway. ?????? Quote Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 I havent forgotten about y'all. Heres some far less detailed updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) We gutted it and replaced subfloor Edited February 26, 2018 by Egon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) Then we put up a full tongue and groove ceiling Edited February 26, 2018 by Egon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Tiled in a shower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Butcher Block countertops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Barn door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Stainless Steel kitchen. Framed in hardwood and sheathed in stainless. Butcher block countertops, dishwasher, full size stove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 I love that shower. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forxlr8n Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 This is turning out great Quote "If you can not measure it, you can not improve it." Lord Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 That is some great carpentry I am impressed! Can't wait to see the finished product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyerjf Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Some Haulmark units were FRP walls, fibreglass reinforced plywood. I couldn't tell from the pics if yours was that style construction or not. The unit I am in is FRP and so rotted in so many places it is toast. Will replace it when it breaks in half. Quote Jeff Beyer temporarily retired from Trailer Transit 2000 Freightliner Argosy Cabover 2008 Work and Play 34FK Homebase NW Indiana, no longer full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Nice work! Quote John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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