FM82 Offroad Teardrop Build

[VanIsle_Greg]

Glad you chimed in Mike, I was going to say "A buddy of mine used these same handles too..."

Looking good all of you, some of my fav teardrops in one thread.

 

[FireMedic82]

Between the nearly depleted trailer funds and the 14 inches of rain we've had, it's been a slow go on the build. Hopefully picking back up in the next week or so. I'm itching to get back on it.

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[FireMedic82]

I did order the 5x10 aluminum composite today, for the top. And I got to mess around with the doors again. Because of the door thickness, I had to do some carving, but it turned out good and has a good fit.





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[FireMedic82]

Many flooded roads here. The rain kept me from working on the camper, so I had to get some fun out of the rainy weather



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[FireMedic82]

More door pics.













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[stomperxj]

Looks great. Nice work!

 

[FireMedic82]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

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[FireMedic82]

My idea with the doors, is for them to have jambs much like car doors. The inner 1/2" skins will flush up to the walls on the inside. The area around the handle looks pretty jacked up as it sits, but the inner walls/door skins will be painted, so that area will blend in and look normal once I get some paint on it.

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[silvrzuki77]

Looks good! Not a big deal but I had to recess that rectangular plate for the jam.

 

[FireMedic82]

I'm going to seal the outer edge and inner door casing with fiberglass, which will close off the gap by about 1/8", so it's possible I may have to do the same.

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[FireMedic82]

Got back to the framing yesterday and got full beads on all of the joints, so I'm getting close to skinning the outside. I can't make my mind up whether to float most of the outer skin using double sided adhesive or use rivets. Any recommendations you guys can toss my way?

Edit: I'm seeing many posts from folks that go the "UHB/VHB" route, which I feel pretty confident will work. Sounds like there are downfalls to any method, so it's sounds mostly like a personal preference I guess.

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[FireMedic82]

Found a local place to get the corner trim in 20' sections (for a small fee of $85.00 each). Not looking forward to that purchase, but it will keep it seamless.



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[silvrzuki77]

Ouch!!

 

[FireMedic82]

Ha yeah, no kiddin'. There has to be other options. Where does everyone else get it from..ya know? Surely piecing together 8' sections isn't the preferred route. Idk, maybe I can come up with something else soon.

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[matthewp]

I haven't checked in on your thread in a while. That is looking great!