Unknown Unknown
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Bob walks the Unknown Unknown — Dude RV archive Flashback. Historical walkthrough — not a shopping listing.
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AS a passionate RV enthusiast I spend a lot of time camped out next to large bodies of water and having a boat seemed like a fun thing but I really did not want to tow another trailer behind my 36ft travel trailer and I could not find a small boat ,that I liked, that I could tie onto the top of my truck so I set about building one. I have read that having a boat on top of your truck will reduce wind drag and help with fuel mileage, that has yet to be tested but heck I now have a boat so who cares about gas mileage! Construction took longer than for most people as I can only do this type of construction in one and two hour intervals before my hands and feet really start to hurt so all in all I have around 50 hours of labor invested over a 6 week time frame. The hull is 1/4 treated utility panel, the chines and gunnels are ripped 1x4 treated, the transom is 3/8 treated plywood and the seats are constructed from 3/4x1 spruce and 1/4 inch oak plywood. The boat is help together with lots of PLP glue and a total of 10 screws (all above the water line). I waterproofed with two part epoxy and fiberglass tape on the seams and several coats of quality exterior latex paint.
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What to check when buying one used
General used-RV checks for a travel trailer:
- Inspect accessible roof seams, windows, walls, and floors for water staining, softness, or previous repairs.
- Have the frame, tongue, coupler, safety chains, and stabilizers checked for damage and proper operation.
- Check tire condition, tire date codes, wheel bearings, brakes, and available service records.
- Have the breakaway system, towing lights, and electrical connection tested.
- Verify loaded-trailer limits, tow-vehicle ratings, and hitch compatibility using the actual labels and documentation.
- Have plumbing, electrical, propane, appliances, and safety alarms inspected by a qualified RV technician.
- Operate doors, windows, storage latches, and any slides or awnings; inspect their seals.