Thread: 1971 Millard Caravan Rebuild

To all the 'pro' builders out there, see how the insulation should be done.
Good job!

It doesn't seem a lot is happening, trust me a lot is happening just you can't see it but it will all come together soon.

We have completely refurbished all 7 windows, glass will be ordered this week. Depending on price we may get it toughened.

IMG_4497 by c de Buck, on Flickr

First windowed fitted temporarily for photo.

IMG_4498 by c de Buck, on Flickr

The front is on, we will be adding Checker Plate as it is badly dented.

IMG_4500 by c de Buck, on Flickr


Gas and Plumbing done, just need to fit the water tanks, that will happen this week.

IMG_4499 by c de Buck, on Flickr

Mrs hh

All the small fiddly jobs take so much time - looks great, can't wait to see it. 😊👍

If you're ordering new glass - why not go acrylic instead? Half the weight, half the price and 8 times stronger than glass. The modern stuff is highly UV stable and will last for a lifetime - it doesn't fade or crack like the old perspex used to. You can also get it in a tint if you want. I'll be doing my the Viscount completely in it - used a few bits in the Franklin and it's brilliant.

Only downside is that is isn't anywhere near as scratch resistant as glass.

Not talking polycarbonate (lexan) here either - that is 200 times stronger than glass but isn't UV resistant.

Originally Posted by Homestar

All the small fiddly jobs take so much time - looks great, can't wait to see it. 😊👍

If you're ordering new glass - why not go acrylic instead? Half the weight, half the price and 8 times stronger than glass. The modern stuff is highly UV stable and will last for a lifetime - it doesn't fade or crack like the old perspex used to. You can also get it in a tint if you want. I'll be doing my the Viscount completely in it - used a few bits in the Franklin and it's brilliant.

Only downside is that is isn't anywhere near as scratch resistant as glass.

Not talking polycarbonate (lexan) here either - that is 200 times stronger than glass but isn't UV resistant.

H has worked with Polycarbonate, Acrylic etc all his working life. He prefers glass.

Mrs hh

He he, funny how that works - I worked with glass full time for several years and now I won't use it unless I have to. 😁 Oh, the blood that was let over the years... 😁

I'd imagine the original glass is 3mm - if you go with toughened the usual minimum thickness is 4mm - might cause a few issues with the glasing. 3mm toughened is available, but last time I checked (many moons ago) it was bloody expensive.

Originally Posted by Homestar

He he, funny how that works - I worked with glass full time for several years and now I won't use it unless I have to. 😁 Oh, the blood that was let over the years... 😁

I'd imagine the original glass is 3mm - if you go with toughened the usual minimum thickness is 4mm - might cause a few issues with the glasing. 3mm toughened is available, but last time I checked (many moons ago) it was bloody expensive.

We are going to see the Glazier on Wednesday and have a chat to see which way we go.

Mrs hh

You couldn't use a Truma HWS could you?

Originally Posted by Ranga

You couldn't use a Truma HWS could you?

Um what do you mean? Yes we are.

Mrs hh