Owl
Central NY
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Wow, you really have imagination.
How is the roof? the trusses seem to be toast.
Lovely wife & 2 boys and one 9 pound sheltie
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travlinjayco
Arkansas
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Bought this Jayco from a guy who gets insurance salvaged units. Believe it or not the burn smell is not an issue. Three windows were out and I do not know how long it has set up. That is all I can figure for the lack of burn smell. No absolute facts on start of fire, but looks like it started on cook stove. The fire spread left and completely melted the sink and burned the cabinet. No rafters are burned, and no wall studs. The fire did bubble the outside skin about 6" x 1', awning has spot burned out, will need to patch it as soon as I find out what to use. Hope you guys are wrong about the price, smile. I will post more pictures, as we proceed and hopefully get the pictures sized right.
I have quite a bit torn out already and I am repairing the inside of fridge that rat made look like swiss cheese. I am anxious to finish by mid April, I am finishing an entertainment center for some folks, then the fun begins. Thanks for all the comments, Happy camping.....We joined the Good Sam club at our RV show recently . Hope to meet some of you on the road. Oh about the wires on left turn light. The seller pulled it part way to meet us and had run bunch of temp. wires to get some ligts.
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mnlawyer
St. Cloud, MN
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If you are even half-way handy you can rebuild this unit for less than new. I envy your situation. We bought a new camper, and my wife has sternly advised me not to alter anything major for several years. I think the only expensive parts will be RV specific things like toilet and some plumbing.
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alcaudle
Asheville, NC USA
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If the structure is sound, then it should be any easy fix. It looks like it is more smoke damage than anything. Don't let the others discourage you. You get it done at a fraction of the cost of new and you'll be proud of your work. I helped my dad rebuild a mobile home that was damaged similar to yours. This was over 20 years ago and he still uses it for an office. Keep us posted.
Alan, Donna & Savannah
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sbebenelli
Iowa
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Any updates to this remodel?
2008 Jayco Jay Flight 22FB
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chevyman2
missouri
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OH BOY. I sure do wish you the best here. It is definitely DO-ABLE but spare no costs and no time. Do It Right!!!!! It will probably be better than almost any of the readers units when done.
Tim, Kathy and Ken (son)
03 JEEP Grand Cherokee,04 AVEO-DD, 94 FIREBIRD
07 Coachmen 32FKS stays at campground***AT LEAST I CAN MOVE IT MYSELF NOW***
IF your going to be on a horse in a desert --- AT LEAST GIVE IT A NAME
TOTAL NIGHTS CAMPED IN 07 = = 62
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Opie431
Bellevue, MI
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Wow.
Good luck.
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rhondavid
Birmingham, Al
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Good luck with your project. Sounds like you have made some progress. Know you will be happy to get it finished and out on the road for your trial run. The fun thing about this project is the fact you can make this a one of a kind TT with your own special decorating and refinishing touches.
Once again - Good Luck
David,Wife,4 kids,SIL,1 grandchild
2003 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer 7.3 PSD w/3.73 rear end
Jayco Kiwi Too 30T bunkhouse w/triple bunks
Prodigy Controller
Reese Dual Cam HP
Michelin LTX M/S
2001 F150 SuperCrew
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simplewebs
shanghai
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woow good luck!!
A RV fans from China.
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Spottedowl
Dryden
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WOW....pictures can certainly send the message better then words in the case of the damage to your Jayco. It will be interesting to see your progress on this project....
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