Sagging Tanks
So I'll spare you the unfortunate details of WHY I need to take the camper off the truck tomorrow, but I do. Only for a few hours but it has to be done. It's been a few months since I've taken her off...
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RamblinAnne wrote:bigfootford wrote:Grit dog wrote:
Find a local plastic shop and see about getting a sheet of HDPE or umhw.
That or aluminum.
If it's not needed to hold anything up structurally then I'd also consider using the plastic/fiberglass paneling used in shower surrounds, from the hardware store. It would be more prone to cracking but it's cheap and easily accessible.
Excellent suggestion!
Jim
Awesome. Gonna try to get my hands on some of this stuff. Is it easy enough to cut with a handsaw? I'm assuming the rounded corners are a luxury and a square cut will suffice just fine? Thinking I'll just want to sand down the sharp edges a bit, yes? And how about the old screw holes? Should I fill with marine epoxy and just make new holes? I hate the idea of making new holes but I'm thinking it needs to be done. I assume the underbelly is not as big of a deal as the roof where lap sealant is needed to assure no leaks, correct? I can just screw the new piece on and be done with it? Or do I need to seal it up in some way?
Sorry so many questions.. Just want to make sure I am doing this right the first time.
As mentioned, it will cut easily. Straight cuts you could score with a utility knife and snap. I'd seal the seams after installing rather than "gluing" it on. But if the original stuff isn't sealed or water damaged then skip that step. Bottom doesn't really get wet in the back of the truck, but I'd absolutely seal the back portion where it overhangs. This catches road spray.
Pre drill the frp or plastic for screws. You can fill the old holes or not.
How close you match the corner cuts is up to you, but a coping saw, hack saw or jigsaw will cut the corners easily however you want them.
