First post, first TT, big project
I have been lurking and reading for a few days. Absorbing a lot of info so I don't have to ask the same old questions. I have been given a 1981 Terry Taurus 19' camper. A friend at work had someo...
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westend wrote:
Thanks for your kind words. I figure we're all here to contribute.
You'll find out what you're up against when you pull the roof, maybe you already know. If you can get towards Hinckley quality, you'll do fine. I spent a couple of years in the service dept. of a yacht dealer, also.
The really nice thing about a Terry is that it "has good bones". It probably has a substantial frame and floor to work off and they weren't afraid to throw some material at the effort. It makes it easier to add onto something substantial rather than trying to install onto fragility.
Again, best of luck.
You are very welcome.
The roof inspection/pull is what I am dreading the most.
I do plan on trying to tie in some of my boat skills to this project. Finger pulls on some cabinets, upward lift springs on some of the new upward lifting cabinets doors, whale tubing(pex) lines...etc.
This camper supposedly came from southern Maine to where I am. The surprising thing is the frame and wheel wells are in fantastic shape. Must be the solid bones you speak of. Kind of like my 90 Chevy truck. They don't make steel like that anymore.
Forgot to mention the tow vehicle(s) that will be pulling it. The main one will be my 08 1/2 ton Suburban. My 90 Chevy with 350 will be the alternate when I do a weekend trip.
My other hobby is metal detecting. This might open up some new adventures for me.
