Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby lrrowe » Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:23 am

Well if I was out there, the passing cars/trucks would really fly by at 25 mph more then me. That sure would be fun; not. But wait, it seems that on our highways here in the East, they are doing that now.
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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby GPW » Fri Jan 09, 2015 6:58 am

What about trailer tires @ 80 mph ??? ... :NC
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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby KennethW » Fri Jan 09, 2015 7:29 am

super HD HF trailer, good 12" tires off my pontoon trailer with 30psi (to keep from wearing the middle out on the tires,4000 miles and a 800 pound TD no problems.
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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby KennethW » Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:00 pm

Looking at hardware.How is this place?
http://www.marinepartdepot.com/new316ststlo1.html
for the hatch
http://www.marinepartdepot.com/po316ststrot.html
for door locks I know the key is funky
http://www.marinepartdepot.com/hedustststhi.html
and this for the door hinges
Any thoughts?
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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby ghcoe » Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:40 pm

Seems a bit spendy to me, but hey it is stainless. Like the hatch hasp and the door hinges would probably be fine. Door handles a bit iffy. Too easy to get yourself locked into your fomie. Someone push that handle in while your inside and your locked. :thumbdown:
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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby KennethW » Sun Jun 14, 2015 8:35 pm

Here is a couple of picture of my no wood teardrop.
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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby GPW » Mon Jun 15, 2015 6:48 am

Ken , that’s the whole idea !!! No Wood !!! :thumbsup: 8)
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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby Fred Trout » Mon Jun 15, 2015 6:58 am

No wood - reminds me somehow of that "wholesome" & "natural" versus chemicals added thang.

I have an idea - lets make our teardrop out of cement; build a form and just pour the cement in and done !! :twisted:
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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby KennethW » Mon Jun 15, 2015 1:09 pm

[quote="Fred Trout"]No wood - reminds me somehow of that "wholesome" & "natural" versus chemicals added thang.

Or if One has a hidden water leak there is no rot.
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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby Fred Trout » Mon Jun 15, 2015 1:39 pm

Blasphemy !

Why if all teardrops lasted forever, the whole earth would be covered 6 feet deep in em :R

What ever happened to planned obsolescence ? Keeps everybody employed - would not do to have 10s of millions out enjoying the hills and dales ...
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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby GPW » Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:53 am

“ planned obsolescence “ .... What Idiot came up with that ? ... :roll:
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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby GPW » Tue Jun 16, 2015 8:37 am

"Or if One has a hidden water leak there is no rot.” ... That just about sums up the whole main idea of building a Foamie :thinking: ... How many times have we read in the TD forum (the wood guys) about ROT and how to prevent it , which doesn’t usually work that well ... :roll: Visiting the local RV center , ALL the units being repaired had ROT from roof leaks ... Even big buck coaches ... Didn’t see any Foamies in for repair .... and we likely won’t !!! ;)
Simple Logic... with nothing to Rot , there won’t be any ... 8)
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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby mikeschn » Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:14 am

So Kenneth,

Is that FRP, or did you change to another material. I looked at your photo, and couldn't see any seams. So it's not 4x8 material, right? What is it?

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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby KennethW » Sat Jun 27, 2015 11:59 am

Yes it is 4x8 FRP from Menard. The seam is in line with the front of the door.
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Re: Foamie hybrid FRP-Canvas no wood?

Postby KennethW » Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:54 pm

Just a update. I weighted it today at a truck stop.Too light for a ticket but the lady said it is 640# That is for a 5x9 with a 8"memory foam mattress. Probable 600# without ! Over 4000 miles and the only problem was the galley counter fell down with the weight of the cooler on it.
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