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« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2013, 08:26:00 PM » |
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Done similar to that in the past on stuff. Its deffo an answer to the problem,but looks a bit naff!
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« Reply #16 on: January 03, 2013, 08:28:25 PM » |
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« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2013, 10:34:27 PM » |
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you can use 1/4 ply for sides roof and cover with 1mm alloy or the one side plastic coated alloy sheets floor 18mm for rigid strength and chassis is very minimal as strength in wood cube screws and bonding agent
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« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2013, 02:20:00 PM » |
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See Rod, you l know it makes sense  |
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« Reply #19 on: January 04, 2013, 04:47:52 PM » |
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Ive already formulated the plan and built it in my head mate! Broached the subject of camping in France with swmbo ,the look I got said it all!.........................................................so I wont be building one afterall!! |
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« Reply #20 on: January 04, 2013, 09:10:03 PM » |
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How about the stuff I have used on the dash of my kit car, Alupanel, two sheets of 0.30mm ally sheet sandwiching a polythene core, very light and a brushed aluminum non scratch surface. Comes in 8 x 4 sheets. May be too flexible for the floor, but ideal for sides. By MultipanelUK ... http://www.multipaneluk.co.uk/products/sign-materials/alupanel/ |
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Precision Guesswork ......... What else do you need?
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« Reply #21 on: January 04, 2013, 11:57:18 PM » |
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Mendalot,How thick is this stuff.
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« Reply #22 on: January 05, 2013, 06:32:50 AM » |
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Worth considering , I like the idea it comes in different colours.Sounds pricey?
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« Reply #23 on: January 05, 2013, 10:02:14 AM » |
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Its 3.5mm and fairly rigid in short bits, the bit for the centre consol in the picture below took a fair bit of force to bend to the shape required. I can send you a sample if required as I have some left over. I get it from a local bloke who makes shop signs and facias, I seem to remember its about £85.00 for a full a sheet.  Trailing  Trailing  Trailing |
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« Reply #24 on: January 05, 2013, 11:06:36 AM » |
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Nice dash!
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« Reply #25 on: January 05, 2013, 01:10:05 PM » |
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8 X 4 sheets? Looks good stuff but could work out expensive . Would need 2 sheets for the sides of a teardrop,plus whatever the roof is done in.
Whether it be aly or ply,it would still condensate inside,meaning covering with thin carpet.
A main concern I've always found is the hinge mechanism and the way the door/flap seals. I tried various ideas,but none stopped the rain coming in ,especially as youre travelling when the rain is 'driving' into the gap.I would open the lid to find a line of water across the floor under the hinge area. I ended up having to gaffer tape the join when travelling.When the lid is raised in use,what stops the rain getting in the opened gap at the hinge? There are supposed to be 'piano' type hinges which by design are self sealing,I think theyre made of plastic or nylon type stuff, but Im not so sure even they would work efficiently.
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« Reply #26 on: January 05, 2013, 01:32:28 PM » |
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I have two sheets of this stuff, A mate of mine works for a well known House building company,
And brought them home for me,I also have two new sheets of ally about 2mm thick.
Nice dash.
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« Reply #27 on: January 05, 2013, 11:08:46 PM » |
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A main concern I've always found is the hinge mechanism and the way the door/flap seals. I tried various ideas,but none stopped the rain coming in ,especially as youre travelling when the rain is 'driving' into the gap.
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« Reply #28 on: January 24, 2013, 02:02:57 AM » |
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« Reply #29 on: January 24, 2013, 05:03:15 PM » |
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Thanks for the link, found it really interesting. Got a contact with a CNC router, going to pass it on to him and see if we can knock one up.
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