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sgellis Samba Member
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StefDS Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2010 Posts: 37 Location: Brussels
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Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 5:52 am Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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Keep up the good work, beautifull! |
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obieoberstar Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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Could you share your source for those pole clips?
I know a few fold out awning owners and we all need some.
Thx. |
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sgellis Samba Member
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sgellis Samba Member
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mandraks Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 6:12 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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very nice how it all came together. _________________ regards
Uli
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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel |
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sgellis Samba Member
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louisg Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:23 am Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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FANTASTIC work. Thanks for sharing with us. I've enjoyed every post. _________________ ____________
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1970PAKombi Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 12:22 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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This truly is phenomenal, very nice work. 10/10. Seeing threads like this make me so happy - someone that takes it from start to finish and pays attention to the detail. Kudos, congrats to the both of you |
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sgellis Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2016 Posts: 2002 Location: SW Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2020 3:24 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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Last two days i did a bunch of little things on the bus.
Awning poles now all have locking pins. I may have the poles powder coated black or may just spray them.
Awning light is done for now. I will find a better connector. That was just an old one I had. Will see how it works. If not enough light I will add another light. Wish I could find my old lenses.
Installed new fridge seals. Seals good but takes quite a bit to compress them. Latch doesn't hold on ruff roads but works well when stopped. I will continue to use the stick of shame but only while driving. I have another idea using magnetic seals and glueing steel strips on.
Relocated the fridge temperature sensor so it now reads temp of cooling plate. Works much better for controlling temperature.
Added a cover to the battery + terminal. Makes it a little safer.
_________________ My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings) |
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sgellis Samba Member
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sgellis Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 2:05 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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Day 6 of a little trip.
2x6 leveling blocks work great. Had to use all 3 in two spots we stayed. Don't think I will ever need a 4th. Thought it might be difficult to drive up on two but no issues yet.
Left front lower cabinet is now officially the dirty laundry cabinet. Wife made a laundry bag that just fits when full. About a weeks worth of laundry for us.
Think the awning is almost done. We have a few more improvments to do. Works great with the locking rods. Two can easily unhook and set the awning on the ground and put back on bus. We had a freek gust of wind flip the awning over the bus one day. Somehow didn't do any damage. Been tying it down now.
Location we are at now has been windy so doors won't stay open. Also handy to keep front door at 90 as a wind break. Need to find a way to hold them open and at 90.
Cargo doors don't seal in center bottom. Water sprays up when driving in rain. Maybe I can add something behind seal in that spot to close the gap.
_________________ My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings) |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7045 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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sgellis wrote: |
Day 6 of a little trip.
2x6 leveling blocks work great. Had to use all 3 in two spots we stayed. Don't think I will ever need a 4th. Thought it might be difficult to drive up on two but no issues yet.
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from a fellow camper. If you put an extra block in front of the blocks you are trying to get on, it is not as tall a climb. we also put an angle on it so you have a little ramp. If you drill a hole through all of them you can put a large nail through them. Keeps them from shifting.
3 high is a lot, but we have had to do more. martinsville virginia nascar track is for mountain goats... _________________ regards
Uli
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sgellis Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 4:01 am Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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mandraks wrote: |
sgellis wrote: |
Day 6 of a little trip.
2x6 leveling blocks work great. Had to use all 3 in two spots we stayed. Don't think I will ever need a 4th. Thought it might be difficult to drive up on two but no issues yet.
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from a fellow camper. If you put an extra block in front of the blocks you are trying to get on, it is not as tall a climb. we also put an angle on it so you have a little ramp. If you drill a hole through all of them you can put a large nail through them. Keeps them from shifting.
3 high is a lot, but we have had to do more. martinsville virginia nascar track is for mountain goats... |
My plan is to add 1/8" deep X 1/2" wide grooves on 7/8" centers top and bottom. Then they would lock together wherever I wanted them.
By staggering them 4" I was able to easily drive up on without them sliding which sort of surprised me. I could carry more than 3 but don't want to use up storage space and figure in extreme cases we can find something to work. Plus we can always use the jack on the left side for a little extra height. _________________ My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings) |
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BarryL Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 11:50 am Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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sgellis wrote: |
... We had a freek gust of wind flip the awning over the bus one day. Somehow didn't do any damage. |
Dang, how did that not power tweak the mounts and not scratch/dent the landing zone?
Regarding the cargo door base leak, do you have this kind of bump in the rubber? WW on top NOS on bottom.
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sgellis Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:46 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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BarryL wrote: |
sgellis wrote: |
... We had a freek gust of wind flip the awning over the bus one day. Somehow didn't do any damage. |
Dang, how did that not power tweak the mounts and not scratch/dent the landing zone?
Regarding the cargo door base leak, do you have this kind of bump in the rubber? WW on top NOS on bottom.
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I did find one pole has a very small bend but soft aluminum so easy fix. Still hard to believe it didn't dent or scratch the bus.
No notches. I had to cut them in. Also seal is not nearly as thick as NOS. I think they were cheep though. I will try adding something but probably get new seals. I need to replace the cheep front door seals also. _________________ My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings) |
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sgellis Samba Member
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sgellis Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 3:19 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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Added side to the awning today. Getting cold and we want a wind break when cold and windy. Also sometimes privacy. We are building a front also but likely only use the front at night. Material is a bit odd but we kind of like it. Couldn't get enough of the top fabric to do the sides.
Added steel snaps every 6" along top. Sides are cut to work with the support poles on bumpers. Hopefully I will get the back bumper on for next season.
Need to decide on how to pin bottoms down. They need to be a little long for uneven sites and also not billow.
The front will be two parts and just snap down the corners and middle. Maybe a zipper or something else in the center would be easier then snaps.
Also testing an added brace in center of awning. Keeps the fabric tight so won't pool so much water. Going to make good braces out of aluminum tube.
_________________ My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings) |
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