Restorations

I think that approach would work out pretty well - even if you didn't bother with the jbweld step (as long as you didn't end up with big gaps). I wanted to see if I could do it without the cuts first though - since it doesn't have them originally and would look cleaner I think. Good fallback idea though - whatever it takes to get it sealed up tight.

Hi! Thanks for The advice! I may have a little advice for you as well. On , the corners, cut small pie shaped pieces, wider side out and as it bends, the pie shapes will come together. Then use a metal epoxy, like JB Weld to seal and hold the seams. No pounding metal down and the extrusion should come together nicely. Best of luck!

Nice trailer! I'm going through a bit of an overhaul on a 02' which is sadly not as interesting retro looking as yours yet still appears to be in worse shape! The worst of both worlds!

Anyway, the only thing I had to offer as a warning/advice is if you decide to redo the corner trim. So far, I've found that to be the most difficult task. The problem is bending it. I assume from the pics that you have aluminum L-shaped corner trim.

I don't have a good solution, but I'd start with getting a bit of extra material to play/practice with. My best attempt so far has been to get a small rugged bucket that has a sharp bottom corner angle and is of roughly the right diameter of bend (I'm using a small Quikcrete hydraulic cement bucket). Then I lay the trim down and start pulling it up by hand around the base of the bucket to put the bend in. The problem is that inevitably the lip of the trim that's inside the bend tends to buckle and get misshapen. But since it is pretty malleable alumninum, I'm able to pound that lip into decent shape again with a mallet and couple blocks of wood to brace it.

Anyway! Not a great suggestion but just something to think about before you tear everything off. If you come up with a better technique, let us (me) know. And good luck.

Thanks! I will start looking! And I actually do have some friends in the roofing trades - being in the trades myself... Good advice!

Nice looking rig!
Yeah, the roof is an area that you want sealed up 100%, water can destroy a good trailer if left to do it's nasty work. The Alladin's roof is approaching the end of it's life but there are a few things you can do to make it serviceable for a couple of years. The ultimate solution would be to replace it, then you know you have a good leak-free covering.

I would pay the price and just replace it. You have an easy roof to do with no roof AC and it should be a short day. Shop around your area for EPDM and also look online. If you have a friend in the roofing trade, now's the time to call in that favor.

Good luck with the Car-pet, looks like a great little mountain climber.

Interior pics. Remember, it's still a project :). The floor is finished, but I still need to put in the cove base. Should be finished up with that tomorrow. Best part of the rig is that everything works. I don't need to replace anything. Thanks again for the compliments and again, any ideas and thoughts are appreciated!

Matt

Forgive my typos. Smart phones...

Thanks! I was considering cork for the floor, but for now I'm gdatingoing to leave it with the rubberized coating and use some throw rugs. I have some other things, like the roof, to take care of. I will also look at the suggested tank covers. It would be good to keep the regulator clean and neaten up the front as well. Thanks for the good advice, gents!

Camping World has vinyl propane tank covers that might fit.

Clicky for Tank Covers

Nice trailer...hope to see more pics!

I've seen pictures on here where people installed wood or laminate flooring - looked real nice. Laminate has come a long way.