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by Phoenixsp1
May 23rd, 2015, 10:30 pm
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: Anyone (else) got one of these portable hobs....
Replies: 14
Views: 9662

Re: Anyone (else) got one of these portable hobs....

If you are considering which way around to sleep in that camper now, you must be getting along with project pretty well :mrgreen: It was just I read the old magazine article on the suntrekker yesterday and today I was attaching the roof panel I've made for the Luton. So I had to lie in there head f...
by Phoenixsp1
May 23rd, 2015, 8:08 pm
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: Anyone (else) got one of these portable hobs....
Replies: 14
Views: 9662

Re: Anyone (else) got one of these portable hobs....

zildjian wrote:Gas shop man says "bring in anything with 'calor' printed on it, any size or shape"

so yes please mate ✓
I don't think it has calor on it, camping gaz is another company? You can still have it if it's any good to you though?
by Phoenixsp1
May 23rd, 2015, 8:04 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: saDgit's flat-faced pop-top
Replies: 171
Views: 195058

Re: saDgit's flat-faced pop-top

t looks OK but it's certainly not flawless. I'm not planning to build another one any time soon but, if I did, I definitely wouldn't use polyester. We live and learn, huh? Well it's up high so no one will be able to look too closely, plus as long as it doesn't leak that would be my main worry. I'm ...
by Phoenixsp1
May 23rd, 2015, 6:25 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: saDgit's flat-faced pop-top
Replies: 171
Views: 195058

Re: saDgit's flat-faced pop-top

Well done Martin, that looks like a nice job you've done there, glad you stuck with it. It's annoying stuff!!! Was it Gel coat you've painted on or flow coat? It's just my understanding is that Gel coat is painted into molds and flow coat can be painted onto the outside and contains wax which floats...
by Phoenixsp1
May 23rd, 2015, 6:02 pm
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: Anyone (else) got one of these portable hobs....
Replies: 14
Views: 9662

Re: Anyone got one of these portable hobs....

Local camping concession had them for £40 (but then a 20% discount over weekend) so we bought one, a table for it to go on and a bit of hose and a regulator, I'll use the gas on-board for now, then scavenge a bottle from somewhere to hand in as a refill later. What sort of bottle are you after, I'v...
by Phoenixsp1
May 17th, 2015, 2:19 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: Suntrekker on T4 Double Cab project
Replies: 55
Views: 135411

Re: Suntrekker on T4 Double Cab project

Whats the outside like, would it benefit from new graphics break up that expanse of white or maybe Still white at the moment. Yes, that would be great if you've got any spare. coming along well Pheonix that camper. are there any pictures of the way you boxed in the sides please Cheers, I don't have...
by Phoenixsp1
May 16th, 2015, 6:28 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: Suntrekker on T4 Double Cab project
Replies: 55
Views: 135411

Re: Suntrekker on T4 Double Cab project

I've been plodding on slowly with Suntrekker. The tasks completed are as follows: 1. Completed the panels above the windows with the rails and have now carpeted these. 2. Removed the carpet from the Luton roof ( I had planned to keep this but it was a horrible colour) and added battening and bubble ...
by Phoenixsp1
May 14th, 2015, 11:21 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: saDgit's flat-faced pop-top
Replies: 171
Views: 195058

Re: saDgit's flat-faced pop-top

I used polyester resin and chopped strand and also epoxy resin and biaxial cloth / tape on the suntrekker. I found the latter much better to work with and it stuck easier to the plywood. The polyester resin was horrible to work with and made my eyes hurt / itch, if you're using that make sure you ge...
by Phoenixsp1
May 14th, 2015, 8:05 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: saDgit's flat-faced pop-top
Replies: 171
Views: 195058

Re: saDgit's flat-faced pop-top

Well done Martin, you are making great progress, I wish I could make such quick progress on the suntrekker. Are you just fibreglassing the joints?
by Phoenixsp1
May 4th, 2015, 6:13 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: saDgit's flat-faced pop-top
Replies: 171
Views: 195058

Re: saDgit's flat-faced pop-top

It sounds like you have the right idea regarding the cold bridges Martin. I don't suppose you have a link to the hatches on Amazon? You might also want to look at plastic boat hatches, I got one off eBay with locks for about £30. It's not really big enough for what I need unfortunately but I'll find...