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Forum: Aerodynamics 09-01-2019, 10:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 68,597
Posted By turbothrush
I used US composites 635 thin 3:1 I didnÂ’t get...

I used US composites 635 thin 3:1 I didnÂ’t get much blushing. Home Depot in my area only sells formular 150 and sometimes 200. Most of my shell is 300 . Roof and floor was 300 and seems fine. I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-01-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 68,597
Posted By turbothrush
Hey Skyking. I made one like this for 2” foam and...

Hey Skyking. I made one like this for 2” foam and of course a shorter one for the 1”. I had to play with the thickness of the hardwood splitter a bit to get it just right then waxed it to reduce...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-25-2019, 08:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 68,597
Posted By turbothrush
i used 2 layers of 7 oz fiberglass cloth on each...

i used 2 layers of 7 oz fiberglass cloth on each side and 3 layers on the front then skimmed the complete outside with micro ballons mixed with about 25% cabisol.it has good impact...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-16-2019, 12:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 68,597
Posted By turbothrush
That would be great... Finished shell...

That would be great...

Finished shell weight with door and windows is 473 lbs. But that does not include the remote jacks which are another 125 lbs. I will be under 1000 lb dry for sure but not...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-16-2019, 07:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 68,597
Posted By turbothrush
It is more quiet than my previous camper...

It is more quiet than my previous camper (Northern Lite 6’10”) which I thought was pretty good.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-15-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 68,597
Posted By turbothrush
I know old thread. I haven’t been on the form in...

I know old thread. I haven’t been on the form in a long time.. but i took a few pics of the camper I was working on a few years ago then it sat in the corner of my garage unpainted. Well I did get it...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-23-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,450
Posted By turbothrush
Thanks for posting all this.. Great detail. I for...

Thanks for posting all this.. Great detail. I for one hope you do the 5th gear swap and post it here as well.
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-23-2015, 10:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,610
Posted By turbothrush
Another idea to think about is to make the side...

Another idea to think about is to make the side templates from 1" or 2" extruded polystryene foam board and the top from 2" foam. Put kerfs in the top so that it will easily conform to the side...
Forum: Introductions 12-15-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,880
Posted By turbothrush
Did you consider getting a Mpguino ? I consider...

Did you consider getting a Mpguino ? I consider it invaluable to see the difference that leanburn, speed, tires, inflation pressures,gearing,wind,temps, driving techniques makes. Once you have it...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-10-2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,438
Posted By turbothrush
Oh ! In that case I would install the tuneup...

Oh ! In that case I would install the tuneup parts only and go for a drive before you change out the o2. It is possible you already have a good o2 and you can keep one as a spare. Troubleshooting is...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-28-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,943
Posted By turbothrush
Rear spoiler / kamm looks great ! Thought I...

Rear spoiler / kamm looks great !
Thought I would mention what to expect for springback after glassing if there is some tension in the foam . Short answer is not much if you glass 1 side and let...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-21-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,742
Posted By turbothrush
I would not expect any warranty since the company...

I would not expect any warranty since the company is now out of business.
Flat roof performance is here
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-20-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,742
Posted By turbothrush
Aero friendly flexible Unisolar panels are now getting affordable

Just thought someone may be interested in these for an battery charging project as they are now getting a lot cheaper.

Available on ebay for about $ 1.00 a watt. They used to be a lot more when...
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-19-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 772
Views: 256,519
Posted By turbothrush
Fantastic project Neil. Do I see an electric...

Fantastic project Neil. Do I see an electric planer in one of the pics beside the ROS? How did that work out ? I never would have thought of that. Thanks !
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-13-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,255
Posted By turbothrush
Nate, All the fiberglass suppliers have...

Nate,
All the fiberglass suppliers have prices on their websites. I buy mostly from U.S. Composites and recommend them.

As far standing on the roof goes, I don't know I never tried it but...
Forum: DIY / How-to 02-02-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,255
Posted By turbothrush
Improve the bond - Fiberglass/Epoxy to Home Depot foam (extruded polystryene)

I did some testing on adhesion last winter and found rough sanding the foam was not the best solution for adhesion at least not with the materials that I used. Sanding may work fine on urathane foam,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-23-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,943
Posted By turbothrush
a8sh4 . Just throwing this into the pile of...

a8sh4 . Just throwing this into the pile of ideas. There is also a youTube video on it How They Work | Gobur Caravans (http://www.goburcaravans.co.uk/carousel-folding-caravans/how-they-work/)
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-31-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,309
Posted By turbothrush
I agree totally . I wish more people would put it...

I agree totally . I wish more people would put it in their gas log if they do a highway only entry. I use my gps to get average speed when I hit the highway and try to put it in my gas log. For me...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-14-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,943
Posted By turbothrush
a8 Well I guess a tablesaw is better for the job...

a8 Well I guess a tablesaw is better for the job of cutting the kerfs. If your going with Chazmt's method (and you may already know this) you can just cut the foam with a saw and then sneak up to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-05-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,943
Posted By turbothrush
Great project. The aeroshell/ popup camper combo...

Great project. The aeroshell/ popup camper combo is really cool. I will follow this for sure.
I am working on a fiberglass foam camper as well but it will be non pop-up and nowhere nearly as aero....
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 05-08-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,278
Posted By turbothrush
your 93 is almost identical Gallery...

your 93 is almost identical Gallery (http://www.redpepperracing.com/technical/main.php)
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-12-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,472
Posted By turbothrush
Double check that that manifold is the same as on...

Double check that that manifold is the same as on your car because the manifold in the ebay pic does not look like a factory vx manifold to me. Just saying
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,227
Posted By turbothrush
Hi skyking, It sure looks like a vx engine from...

Hi skyking, It sure looks like a vx engine from the pic as far as I can tell. Its got the erg box on the firewall and the small intake. o2 sensor for a federal car should have 5 wires and block...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-20-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 68,597
Posted By turbothrush
Sorry guys I was away for a few days and didn't...

Sorry guys I was away for a few days and didn't get to respond until now

Thanks Aerohead and Kamperbob. OK no overhang for me .. Like Frank Lee mentioned I'll for sure radius the edges (...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-16-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 68,597
Posted By turbothrush
Still wondering about the cabover length and will...

Still wondering about the cabover length and will it affect the cd ?
I now have a copy of Hucho's book and I refer to his roof load info..Now it appears to me that if my camper overhangs the...
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