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We are in the market for a new 5er. We really like the Cougar 24RDS and the Grand Design Reflection 150 series 260 RD. Does any one know of any other manufacturers of this floor plan? Needs to be almost Identical. Thanks in advance. Links below: Grand Design Cougar2.1KViews0likes3CommentsRe: 1988 Skyline Aljo Rebuild/Resto
As you might have seen in my previous post about the freshwater system, I made a little modification to the frame of the sofa. The sofa does make a bed by sliding out the base. Here is a pic of the base as it would be in the seating position. To make a bed, you just slide out the top part. It is incredibly simple construction, no "drawer" slides or any other hardware, just notched wood. So, when I removed a piece of the plywood to access the pump, I saw all the space around the tank and decided I should be able to access it. So I attached a piano hinge to each section to be able to use for storage of seldom used items. I can see hot dog roasting forks living here: With the limited space in our little trailer, I felt that I have to use every little cubby hole. With the help of my mother, we made some slip covers to hide the terrible dye job the previous owner did on the cushions. This sofa makes a bed just shy of a queen size mattress. The dinette also makes a bed. This allows this little RV to sleep 4 adults and 2 kids or maybe 2 adults and 4-6 kids. Pretty impressive in my opinion.880Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1988 Skyline Aljo Rebuild/Resto
Okay, another project I have already completed (without pics of the progress :( ) was the water pump. It was completely locked up. I suspect that was from sitting for a while on hook-ups. I was told that some one had been living in it, although I don't really see how. While I had the pump out, I decided to add a bladder/reserve tank to reduce the percussion while using the pump for fresh water. I must say, that was a great idea. The freshwater system while using the pump is very smooth and quiet. I do have a picture of the finished install, but not the most easy to see. The freshwater tank and the pump is under the sofa.880Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1988 Skyline Aljo Rebuild/Resto
Let's update where I am in the process. The first job I tackled was to repair the rusted out fender-wells. During my first inspection with the water connected, I discovered the kitchen sink baskets were leaking. So to facilitate working on the fender-well (which is partly under the sink), I decided to remove the sink. More on that later. The fender-wells were galvanized steel, which is great, but this one did not survive the leaks it was subjected to. I was able to slavage part of the fender-well, but most was rebuilt. At the same time, I replaced parts of the rotten wall plates I discovered. Unfortunately, I do not have any pictures of any of this, as I was not planning on blogging about it at the time. I'll post more details of what I have done soon.883Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1988 Skyline Aljo Rebuild/Resto
djousma wrote: Looks good. Do yourself a favor though. If the age of the tires (based on the date stamp on the tire) is 7+years, then just replace them all. RV tires don't wear out like on your vehicle, and one good trip, and a blowout will cause a lot of damage to the trailer. Dave, you have no idea how bad those tires on there are! They are actually just car tires, I think. We were concerned about puling it the 40 or so miles home. Thanks for the kind replies guys, and I will be posting more recaps and pictures soon. Scott884Views0likes0Comments- 683Views0likes0Comments
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