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MrEven
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Apr 20, 2017

Rebuilding a Class C Jamboree, have many questions

Brand new here so please forgive me if this is the wrong place to post in these forums. I am new here and new to RVs, but I've worked as an automotive technician for some time and am comfortable with...
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gbopp
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Apr 21, 2017
pianotuna wrote:
If gutting the RV I would go to metal studs. Lighter, stronger and rot proof. Insulate with closed cell foam. I'd use Azdel as much as I could.

Rerun all wires and plan for an upgraded "house" battery bank.

Be sure to do a prewire for solar panels. Use #4 wire.


Excellent advice. I would also replace the water lines while you have the interior gutted.

And, when you get it up and running, you will probably need new tires.
RV tires usually age out before they wear out.

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