CanvasCampers - Forum: Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/ Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 JoeCamper on Siding Question for Utility Trailer Conversion https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/siding-question-for-utility-trailer-conversion/#p39290 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/siding-question-for-utility-trailer-conversion/#p39290 Aluminum C challenge framing is the best option for strength and weight.  A slanted front would be the best for wind.  You will need to ensure everything is strongly attached to the frame—Bolt through or something similar.

]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:48:01 -0500 FarFromNormal on Siding Question for Utility Trailer Conversion https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/siding-question-for-utility-trailer-conversion/#p39289 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/siding-question-for-utility-trailer-conversion/#p39289 Hi Friends, not really camping related, but I figured the mods thread was probably most appropriate. I want to modify my utility trailer to be enclosed. I have to keep the weight as light as possible because I don't have much towing capacity and I'll litterally be hauling rocks (for my crystal business). I'm leaning towards metal studs for framing, with a thin layer of lauan for the walls (unless anyone has better sugestions). I wondered if anyone here would have recommendations on what material(s) to use over the siding and roof to make it water tight. Recommendations on where to buy would also be appreciated.  

This is our trailer https://www.lowes.com/pd/Carry.....te/3699516

I did find this company that makes kits, but the response I got was essentially that they didn't think it would work with our trailer https://www.cover-tech.com/tra.....enclosures. The only other company I've found that does similar buids is in Minnesota and doesn't deliver.

]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:26:46 -0500 JoeCamper on Observation/Backup Camera https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/observation-backup-camera/#p38279 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/observation-backup-camera/#p38279 This system looks great.  It can be stored when you're not towing and can be moved to a new camper if you upgrade.

]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2019 15:04:03 -0500 chiefbowes on 84 skamper door repair https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/84-skamper-door-repair/#p38024 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/84-skamper-door-repair/#p38024 Pictures would help us visualize. 

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2019 09:13:55 -0400 Love my popup on 84 skamper door repair https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/84-skamper-door-repair/#p38021 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/84-skamper-door-repair/#p38021 I don't know if this is the right place.  I have a 84 skamper popup.  The top of the door where it attaches to the roof is broken.  I can't find a replacement part for this.  The door folds up and attaches to the roof when not in use and down and attaches to the bottom part of the door.   I need the part that attaches to the top of the door and to the camper roof above the door. 

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2019 06:33:19 -0400 CampingPhil on Canvas Replacement https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/canvas-replacement/#p37919 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/canvas-replacement/#p37919 Depending on who you buy the replacement from, you can also get replacement tracks and bead systems. Canvas Replacements if they don't have that model already in their design will ask you to send it to them and they will make a replacement with the same attachment system.

]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 10:18:51 -0400 chiefbowes on Canvas Replacement https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/canvas-replacement/#p37918 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/canvas-replacement/#p37918 Are you taking it off to send it in to be copied? If not i would leave it on until you have the new canvas. 

]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 09:45:09 -0400 CA Camper on Canvas Replacement https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/canvas-replacement/#p37917 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/canvas-replacement/#p37917 Hello,

I'm new to the forum so I apologize if this has been asked already.  We want to replace our canvas on our 1981 StarCraft Venture, but my husband is nervous about taking the old one off in case the tracks are bad or don't work with the new canvas.  Has anyone done this and how did the process work for you?

Thanks,

Mary

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:06:27 -0400 CA Camper on SIMPLE SMALL MOD FOR A BIG PROBLEM https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/simple-small-mod-for-a-big-problem/#p37916 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/simple-small-mod-for-a-big-problem/#p37916 Hello,

We use a shower curtain spring rod with shower curtain rings or "S" rings to hang everything.  

 

M

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:55:58 -0400 CampingPhil on Observation/Backup Camera https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/observation-backup-camera/#p37734 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/observation-backup-camera/#p37734 Having a 30ft travel trailer, changing lanes on the highway has always been challenging. Good mirrors can't really rell you how far you are away from that car on the other lane and the idiot that is completely behind you and can't be seen by either mirror.

This week I installed a Halowview MC7108 wireless camera. Took less than 30 minutes to install, tapped the power from the center marker light.

Amazing display, and at 60 miles an hour, the picture is full real time. Helps in backup the camper into the site also.

Best part - $249.00 - bye bye Furrion that I have installed before.

]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2019 15:33:01 -0400 ImDavid on Why have a bathroom sink so close to the kitchen sink. https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/why-have-a-bathroom-sink-so-close-to-the-kitchen-sink/#p36343 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/why-have-a-bathroom-sink-so-close-to-the-kitchen-sink/#p36343 As silly as it sounds, the wife and I are planning on getting a full size cassette toilet and a privacy tent. The plan is to get a screen porch or whatever you call the room that you can put in front of the tt and set the privacy tent at the front unused part of the trailer. This way if we end up pooping its not close to the kitchen and it doesn't smell up the trailer.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2017 19:49:27 -0400 KellyGirl on 1993 Pioneer Newport https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/1993-pioneer-newport/#p35244 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/1993-pioneer-newport/#p35244 Hope you got that figured out. If not, try YouTube

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]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2016 10:08:12 -0500 2HappyCampers on 1993 Pioneer Newport https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/1993-pioneer-newport/#p35027 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/1993-pioneer-newport/#p35027 Hi Janl12,
I'm not familiar with that model, but if the the owners manual isn't on this site, you could Google for it. Another option is to search the topic in YouTube.
Good luck!
RnR

]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2016 06:24:35 -0400 janl12 on 1993 Pioneer Newport https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/1993-pioneer-newport/#p35023 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/1993-pioneer-newport/#p35023 I'm trying to find directions for redoing the bungee cord on the tent ends of pop up. The cording was already gone when I got it, not sure how to restring it.  Any help appreciated!

]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:04:14 -0400 Lone Lock on Why have a bathroom sink so close to the kitchen sink. https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/why-have-a-bathroom-sink-so-close-to-the-kitchen-sink/#p34748 Mods https://canvascampers.com/forum/mods/why-have-a-bathroom-sink-so-close-to-the-kitchen-sink/#p34748 I always questioned why campers have a bathroom sink 4 feet away from the kitchen sink.  Just brush your teeth in the kitchen sink!!!  I moved my medicine cabinet into the bathroom.  I have been thinking about what to do with the sink.  Remove it, cap the water lines, then I have to deal with the sewer line.  I finally decided it was more trouble than it was worth.  I had some pergo flooring so I cut it out and put it over the sink so I can put keys , stuff, whatever on the new counter.  I have to think a little more about what else to do.  I'm thinking of putting a shelf the same size only over the outlet and faucet.

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