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Location: way back east | I know it has been discussed previously, so where can I find in search the topic to do your own dressing room, wiring, insulation, paneling and cabinets? Help. We can't find anyone to do it for us, so looks like I will have to try it. |
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Location: way back east | No one knows?? ![](http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/forum/emoticons/icon_aug8.gif) What about this. When you insulate between the alum. supports, do you insulate the supports too? If not won't they sweat thru the paneling and leave water stains eventually? |
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Location: way back east | Dawnya I have seen your trailer on BHW. I have the same trailer almost. I am just not very handy, while hubby is, he isn't thrilled to do this. |
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![25](https://horsetrailerworld.com/forum/images/decorations/multiple/25.gif) Location: Just moved to Montana! | CT- I am relatively new to the horse world and just bought my first trailer. Being an ambitious, try most things type person, I laboriously researched doing my own weekend pkg. I was completely undaunted by my lack of electrical or carpentry skills. I found several resources that made it seem possible. And then a little tap on my shoulder... maybe think again. I consulted with a local trailer company here and also started to research conversion companies. Surprisingly, I found a weekend pkg that was within my budget ($6000-$7000). The trailer was picked up from the trailer co. and I just got it back today. It is FABULOUS!! ![](http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/forum/emoticons/n2.gif) I never could have done this job. And now my trailer really has great resale potential too. I sure had to scrimp and save to afford this, but it was money so well spent! If you want to consider this route, talk with a local trailer dealership for help |
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Location: way back east | I have talked to the dealership where I bought my trailer and one closer to me and they both tell me they don't do interiors and to find a carpenter. they said when someone buys new they are done by whatever the trailer company uses and it comes in done for the buyer. I really thought they would be able to do it and thats what I was planning on. I live in the Northeast and there are no conversion companies close. So now I need plan B- DIY. thanks though |
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Location: way back east | When you do the LQ yourself, what do you put on the floor. Do you tear out the carpet and put down a sub floor and then put wood or tile or linoleum over that? Is there insulation between the floor and sub floor? |
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![100](https://horsetrailerworld.com/forum/images/decorations/multiple/100.gif) ![25](https://horsetrailerworld.com/forum/images/decorations/multiple/25.gif) ![25](https://horsetrailerworld.com/forum/images/decorations/multiple/25.gif) Location: Henderson, TN 38340 | When I did my conversion, I was not planning on camping when it gets real cold, so I left the carpet in place. It was stuck down with contact cement so it was easy to lift up in the area that I removed. Other's on the board have removed everythin down to the bare floor then put foam insulation down and covered it with plywood. Plan ahead to keep your joints to a minimum and out of the trafic area as much as possible. I like my carpet as things that get set down tend to remain in that spot with out sliding. The down side is the collection of dirt, so I added a throw rug. My web site has some before and after pictures, with some explaination. Macwall's web site is also excellent. Two different layouts with the same trailer. Take a look. http://home.earthlink.net/~dheismann/ |
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Location: The Great Plains | Originally written by Dawnya on 2006-03-11 3:55 PM ![](http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/forum/emoticons/icon_wac6.gif)
link to my album below: that looks nice good work![](http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/forum/emoticons/n2.gif) |
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