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Alright, I've ran into some problems and I don't know what to do. I'm hoping someone here can offer some help. I'm in the process of removing the screws from the hinges and putting nut, washer, and bolts on so they are more secure. Problem 1.) some of the screws broke and are lodged into the...

So it turns out I don’t actually have a mildew problem. The reason my canvas looks so bad is because the polyurathane coating is flaking off, in all spots. I’m going to use a heavy duty detergent and spray that on the canvas, let it sit, and then pressure off after. Then I’m going to treat the...

It's funny you mention that about the self tapping screws. I took it out the other weekend and a couple of the hinges started coming out, and a couple of the screws broke. So now I'm going to take all the screws out and drill in nuts with bolts (as it was originally). After that I'm going to...

Put on some new decals this evening

First night in the nest

Next up on the list is to put silicone/sealer around the hinges and maybe bulb seal fix some of minor scuffs and scratches on the exterior Clean Canvas Remove rust from inside poles

Finished product. Still have to paint the screws black, and either put black silicone around the outside of the hinges, or use flex seal spray:

Filled the hinges with silicone before screwing them in, cut off access from the inside if it was protruding through the fibreglass.

The latches, however, were an exact match. Didn't bother using the rivet gun and just used self tapping screws.

NOTE* the national hardware hinges that are said to be exact matches WERE NOT. We ended up having to drill new holes into the fibreglass since the hinges did not match up.

Old hinges were a ********** to remove. Was a two person job as one person needed to be inside the camper holding the lock nut, while the other person removes the screws. Many of the screws were seized and we also had to do it by hand with an Allen wrench.

Bulb seal was a hige PITA. Inside of the seal is metal and you have to put cut outs around the hinges. Also had to use a rubber mallet to seat the bead of the seal as I couldn't get the seal on.

When I removed the bulb seal and opened the camper, this happened... Not sure why, hinges were still on...

Finally put some work in on the camper this weekend replacing the bulb seal and all the hardware. Here's some before after and during pics.

National Hardware stainless OEM hinges came in today (these things were bloody expensive!). Starting the restoration this weekend

Bulb seal and latches came in the mail. Just waiting on the 4 hinges to come and then I'll do all 3 at once.