norcal*PWRstroke
Adventurer
I originally tied this build in with my F350 build thread but thought I should separate it so more people could view it. Hopefully this build thread inspires people to tackle their own projects. The build is being done on a fairly small budget. In order to save money and repurpose building materials. I am using alot of recycled wood and project leftovers that I have lying around the house. I am also using alot of simpson hardware to strengthen the structure.
Its a 1986 Lance Squire LS3000. It had 2 main spots of dry rot in the walls due to leaking windows where they seal to the siding. Leaks in the passenger front bed overhang and rear passenger dining area are being repaired.
I paid $900 for it and everything works which is nice. I also got all the Happy Jack Tie Downs with the purchase. Its needs alot of cleanup and cosmetic work
Pictures of the camper on craigslist:
The day I picked it up. The tiregate still closes too!!!
Got all the rot pulled out of the bed, got a bunch of 2x4's and plywood to rebuild the bed area. Also got some 2x4's to reinforce the roof at the main seam. Someone walked on the roof and broke some of the supports so water was pooling at the seam and leaking. Not much wood holding these roofs up!
I think I will do a coat of snow roof too.
Someone walked on the roof and broke some of the supports so water was pooling at the seam and leaking. Not much wood holding these roofs up! I used extra 2x4's that were already painted and left over from a previous project. I put a 1/2" thick 8"x36" piece of Rtech up the middle of the roof line in between the front and rear ventsThis makes the water roll off the sides perfectly. Rain water pooling on the roof between the front and rear vents was a common problem on these old Lances. I still have to put retch insulation in the ceiling and new interior panels. I have a couple inexpensive ideas for paneling that I think everyone will like.
Sorry about the weird green glare in the pictures I have a green tarp over the camper.
Its a 1986 Lance Squire LS3000. It had 2 main spots of dry rot in the walls due to leaking windows where they seal to the siding. Leaks in the passenger front bed overhang and rear passenger dining area are being repaired.
I paid $900 for it and everything works which is nice. I also got all the Happy Jack Tie Downs with the purchase. Its needs alot of cleanup and cosmetic work
Pictures of the camper on craigslist:
The day I picked it up. The tiregate still closes too!!!
Got all the rot pulled out of the bed, got a bunch of 2x4's and plywood to rebuild the bed area. Also got some 2x4's to reinforce the roof at the main seam. Someone walked on the roof and broke some of the supports so water was pooling at the seam and leaking. Not much wood holding these roofs up!
I think I will do a coat of snow roof too.
Someone walked on the roof and broke some of the supports so water was pooling at the seam and leaking. Not much wood holding these roofs up! I used extra 2x4's that were already painted and left over from a previous project. I put a 1/2" thick 8"x36" piece of Rtech up the middle of the roof line in between the front and rear ventsThis makes the water roll off the sides perfectly. Rain water pooling on the roof between the front and rear vents was a common problem on these old Lances. I still have to put retch insulation in the ceiling and new interior panels. I have a couple inexpensive ideas for paneling that I think everyone will like.
Sorry about the weird green glare in the pictures I have a green tarp over the camper.
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