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  @kenjones13276 күн бұрын

  Like the video. Its very helpful. the guitar not so helpful

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82386 күн бұрын

  Glad you liked some of it 🙂

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  @patrickmckowen299916 күн бұрын

  😍

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  @patrickmckowen299916 күн бұрын

  Very nice, but I think I would have not made molds but just fiberglassed over some more shaped foam. Cheers

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor823815 күн бұрын

  I thought about that but I was afraid that these will get damaged at some point and I want to be able to make more. All it takes is one blow-out to rip these things into shreds. Thanks for watching.

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  @patrickmckowen299916 күн бұрын

  👍

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  @patrickmckowen299916 күн бұрын

  👍

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  @ErikMeer9317 күн бұрын

  Even if you don't like it I would still suggest to wear some proper gloves when working with epoxy, once you are sensitized to the chemicals in the adhesive you're basically fucked for life. Thanks for the nice videos, gave me a lot of information for my own build

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor823817 күн бұрын

  Makes sense

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  @moana_skellington18 күн бұрын

  Poor mans fiber glass is great for someone who is poor like me lmao

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  @logun197020 күн бұрын

  Great very basic tests! I think had you poked some holes (even shallow ones) into the foam board and then put primer on all sides (edges included), then the cotton material (or even window screen material), I think it would have been even stronger. Just a theory here, but makes sense in my head. Thanks again for the fun video and hope your project turned out well!

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor823820 күн бұрын

  Thanks. The choice of fabric really makes the biggest difference. Using canvas or screen like you mentioned will greatly improve the bending strength.

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  @TheTriplelman29 күн бұрын

  NICE design - very deco artistic on outside!

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  @TheTriplelman29 күн бұрын

  man Im glad im not as OCD as you. you could have cut a small valley on the inside for that chord and tape over. also for a foamie its easier and firmer foundation to set 2x6 or 2x4 on top of wood deck and screw the foam into the 2x4's instead of your plexy-glued on bottom. but hey looks fun.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor823829 күн бұрын

  True. But I really liked the shape of the back with the hump. A lot more work, but worth it to me.

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  @byunglee6351Ай бұрын

  It looks like you worked on a one-story house. Do you think it will work on a two-story house, too?

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238Ай бұрын

  Definitely. The machine is plenty strong enough. You will just need a longer hose and to feed the material a little slower so it doesn't clog up.

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  @byunglee6351Ай бұрын

  @@kimdonaghyrealtor8238 Thanks for your prompt reply! The cellulose blow-in machine requires a 20-amp wire, but my house has only 15-amp wires. It also seems to generate less dust at the feed site in comparison with the cellulose machine you can rent. Do you think so?

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238Ай бұрын

  They both create a lot of dust. I have used both and didn't see much difference. Either way you are completely covered with dust.

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  @xaploq1Ай бұрын

  Love it I am in the process of trying to build a slide in camper for my truck and using foam and fiberglass

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238Ай бұрын

  I hope it turns out great!

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  @xaploq1Ай бұрын

  @@kimdonaghyrealtor8238 was thinking of putting wood for the load bearing base. And then interlock the foam similiar to another youtuber

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238Ай бұрын

  @@xaploq1 yes. You definitely need something rigid to support the bottom. I used PVC boards just in case I ever have water contact. I don't want rot.

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  @xaploq1Ай бұрын

  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238 never thought of the rot but would the resin at least seal the wood if I were to just use that as a sealer or encapsulate the whole base with resin and fiberglass

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238Ай бұрын

  @@xaploq1 the resin should seal it, but I am just nervous that it might crack and let water in eventually.

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  @mejiajj292 ай бұрын

  Kim, thanks and great job! This is giving me some ideas how I want to build my DIY.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82382 ай бұрын

  Thanks. I hope yours turns out great.

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  @thorfornad2 ай бұрын

  It's time to build an ultra-light bicycle trailer!

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82382 ай бұрын

  What will you put in it? Watermelons? 😁

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  @martyclack87822 ай бұрын

  Nice job on the prep and paint design

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82382 ай бұрын

  Thanks. I really hate the prep part but the painting is fun.

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  @Ketch22k2 ай бұрын

  I was curious what a snowload would be bc I dont have a garage . Building one of those would negate poormans fiberglass 😂

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82382 ай бұрын

  I never did any engineering calculations on the strength, but I would not hesitate to sit on top. My little teardrop is really strong. Snow would not be a problem at all with the fiberglass system I used. Not sure about the PMF.

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  @Ketch22k2 ай бұрын

  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238 I was leary about the poorman without a garage but glad I came across your video. Closest i found to an answer. Definitely fiberglass or something else without good storage

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82382 ай бұрын

  @@Ketch22k agreed. I have seen a lot of PMF where they tore it off after 2 years because everything underneath was rotten. Good luck on your build.

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  @tylerlanders52612 ай бұрын

  Looking forward to the video update!

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82382 ай бұрын

  Thanks for watching. I haven't had time to work on the camper for a few months now. Hopefully I can get it finished soon.

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  @cathrynmartin43953 ай бұрын

  Yes, you finally mentioned glue for PMF but on TOP of using the glue, if you use a perforation roller on the foam, then brush on the glue, then lay the material, let it dry, add another layer of glue, let dry and then paint with any good acrylic paint at least 2-3 layers (if you like, sand between each to get a smooth finish), THEN you actually have the PMF to put up against resin and fiberglass. Just saying!

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82383 ай бұрын

  I think that would definitely help, but I don't think the Titebond glue and fabric will ever have the same strength and rigidity as epoxy and fiberglass will.

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  @mattiasfagerlund3 ай бұрын

  Interesting results! Seems the compression strength of epoxy and fiberglass is what makes the difference? Neither outside, which is in tension, failed. Titebond 3 might have had better compression strength, but a lot of people seem to be using paint so I'd say this qualifies as poor mans fiberglass. In the comments you mention that foam crushes easily - but that's true for both fiberglass and cloth. More experiments would be required. Fiberglass and expoxy on one side and PMF on the other and test them both ways would be interesting to see, if anyone wants to give it a go...

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82383 ай бұрын

  The epoxy definitely adds rigidity. Much more than Titebond or paint would. They make a higher compression strength foam but it is harder to find.

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  @EagleRue3 ай бұрын

  I thought poor mans fiberglass was glue not primer. I am confused.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82383 ай бұрын

  It can really be anything that sticks the fabric to the foam. I found that primer sticks better than wood glue. You should test that and let me know. I would love to see the results.

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  @EagleRue3 ай бұрын

  @@kimdonaghyrealtor8238 we just bought some stuff to test this week!

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  @marlaplunk2833Ай бұрын

  @@EagleRue Did you do the test?

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  @yoyofargo3 ай бұрын

  It might not have all the metrics people look for engineering purposes, but tests like these offer a good intuitive understanding of material properties. Thanks for this vid. :)

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82383 ай бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @markcollette20363 ай бұрын

  I am planning to build a large teardrop in the future. Originally I was planning a more traditional wood skeleton with aluminum skin, but have decided to go foam now. Your video series has been my favorite so far. I will probably have a hundred questions once I get started...maybe next winter.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82383 ай бұрын

  I probably have a hundred things I would do differently next time. I would definitely try to build the foam first and then fiberglass everything as one big piece. Building it in sections allowed me to make most of it in my heated workshop over the winter but made it a lot more work to assemble in the garage.

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  @RRRRRRandy3 ай бұрын

  I saw a guy use polyethylene landscape fabric with good results. The key is the multi-layer approach which puts one outer layer in tension and the other outer layer in compression. Using resin provides much more rigidity than primer, paint, or wood glue. Cedar strip canoes typically use 1/4" thick x 3/4" wide cedar strips with fiberglass cloth and resin on both exterior surfaces and the finished construction is quite rugged. Spar varnish is required to protect the resin from uv radiation.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82383 ай бұрын

  Very good points. I like the long term durability of the epoxy too. I built a cedar canoe a few years ago and did a video series for that too. Planning to build another soon.

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  @williamborn56214 ай бұрын

  The problem with using epoxy to glue sheets together is it creates a hard spot that will not sand equally with surrounding areas.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82384 ай бұрын

  Very good point. I realized that afterward. What would you suggest instead? Spray foam?

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  @BdManus4 ай бұрын

  People seem to be over critical of your experiment. I think your video is great. It allows people to get a sense of how strong foam can be with different coverings.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82384 ай бұрын

  Yup. Thanks. I am considering doing another video at some time to show different methods of glueing the fabrics to the foam. I doubt that will have any impact on the bending strength because the fabric will still fail at the same tensile strength, but it would be interesting to see.

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  @dennisstahl76215 ай бұрын

  It came out great. Thank you for sharing.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82385 ай бұрын

  Thank you!

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  @adrianhorja53365 ай бұрын

  Just to keep the camper as light as possible, I saw other people using foam boards sandwiched between paper, window screen or thin plywood to build the cabinets. I'm curious what materials have you selected.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238Ай бұрын

  I looked at that video too. I decided to use 1/4" plywood instead so I will have more space inside the cabinets for about the same weight.

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  @adrianhorja53365 ай бұрын

  Thank you Kim for creating these videos. It helped me answer some of the questions I have in my head. I have woodworking experience that will help with putting together the foam but I have no experience with fiberglass. Happy to learn, if you can provide a list of the materials you used in the description it would be very helpful.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82385 ай бұрын

  Thanks. I used MAS epoxy and 6oz woven fiberglass from West Marine. I am just about finished with the front cabinets now. Using 1/4 plywood and wood cleats at the intersections. I should have that video out in the next few weeks. My kayak videos show more detail on using fiberglass, but there are a million really good videos out there.

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  @alexanderp44276 ай бұрын

  Perhaps it's worth trying out PMF based on thin plywood.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82383 ай бұрын

  It could work but PMF is subject to leaks and small cracks. I would be concerned about the wood eventually rotting.

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  @frankbowman226 ай бұрын

  You did not make the poor man's fiberglass a fair chance because you did it wrong you're not supposed to use paint as a bonding agent tidond 3 is what you should have been using

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82386 ай бұрын

  I was actually impressed by how well it did with just the paint. I'm not sure adding a layer of wood glue would make a significant difference in the compressive strength, though. The fiberglass does better because of the rigidity of the skin. Cotton cloth just isn't as strong as fiberglass.

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  @frankbowman226 ай бұрын

  @@kimdonaghyrealtor8238 I repeat what I said you did not give it a fair trial if you did you would see that the glue is far superior than the paint that you used

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82386 ай бұрын

  @@frankbowman22 You should make a video to compare the way you want so we can see how much difference it makes. I would love to see the difference.

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  @frankbowman226 ай бұрын

  @@kimdonaghyrealtor8238 this is the last comment I'm going to make to you about this subject because you are so narrow-minded you can't look at the dozens of videos that's already out there and you want me to prove and back up what I'm saying I don't have to because there's dozens of videos out there that already back up what I'm saying you are the one who is responsible to back up what you're saying exactly

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  @user-qz2ly9vm7z7 ай бұрын

  Buenos dias Kim. Saludos desde Mexico (Veracruz), me gustarìa aprender hacer un kajak. Me parese un trabajo muy interesantes, no se nada de Ingles.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238Ай бұрын

  It is not difficult, but it takes a lot of time. Good luck.

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  @jjnxyz43687 ай бұрын

  With PMF, you really need 2 dropcloths made from canvas and titebond 2 with a layer of paint on the exterior, also when trying to carry weight (camper floor) you want to block out the design as the foam is still foam (I'd use a double 2 pieces 1/2" foam with two layers of canvas on it and then some 3 inch pieces of half inch foam wrapped in canvas glued upright between them to add weight strength). Basically a set of PMF joists glued between a PMF floor and PMF base/foundation.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82387 ай бұрын

  Yes. You can definitely make both systems stronger by modifying the shapes. Even so, we are always limited by the crush strength of the foam.

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  @coolbreezmarko8 ай бұрын

  So how would this have worked out using the epoxy with the linen? And would using linen save $$$ over the Fiberglass mesh?

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor82388 ай бұрын

  The fiberglass cloth adds significant strength to the system but also adds significant cost. The epoxy is really only there to hold everything rigidly in place. You could use epoxy with linen for a harder finish than but you would not gain much strength. The epoxy would also help to make it more waterproof than the paint.

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  @andrewb959510 ай бұрын

  Thank you for this comparison. I hadn't seen a video directly comparing PMF to fiberglassed foam. I am planning a teardrop camper build and I was thinking of making mine out of DIY composite panels. The panels would be made with 3mm Okoume/2" foam/3mm Okoume, fiberglassed on both sides. After seeing this video I'm wondering if the Okoume is even necessary for the extra rigidity. I keep going back and forth on using the Okoume or not because although it will add rigidity (and beauty) to the camper it also opens the door for potential wood rot.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor823810 ай бұрын

  I would probably make a small test panel and see how you like it.

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  @robertbolding418210 ай бұрын

  I like the turtle theme

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor823810 ай бұрын

  Thanks. Turtles are the best :)

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  @TexanTemplar10 ай бұрын

  Beautiful kayak

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor823810 ай бұрын

  Thank you

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  @Dreemwever11 ай бұрын

  OUTSTANDING build! It's all in the details and you planned and designed well. BTW... that extra height really did minimal to affect your gas millage. Enjoy making those memories! "Take nothing and leave only footprints" ~ Chief Seattle.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor823811 ай бұрын

  Thanks.

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  @jimbo956311 ай бұрын

  Like the videos. When I mix epoxy or polyester resin, I mix it with my drill and stir for a solid minute or two. I have a stiff piece of wire with a hook bent at one end to make my stirring stick.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor823811 ай бұрын

  Great idea. That's what I should do, but I'm usually too lazy to clean up the extra stir sticks, so I used the disposable type. I have learned that I just need to take more time stirring.

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  @joelbrown2242 Жыл бұрын

  The PMF would have done better if you had used the glue. You have to use titebond 2 glue and let it dry before you paint it.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238 Жыл бұрын

  Makes sense. We are still limited by the tensile strength of the foam. The best glue in the world will not help us there :)

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  @ricmelyair Жыл бұрын

  Where can buy door like that!!😮😮

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238 Жыл бұрын

  www.recpro.com/

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  @chirogirl67550 Жыл бұрын

  Definitely a wood worker…Beautiful build. We’re just starting. Great video! Peace and Blessings.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238 Жыл бұрын

  Thanks. I hope yours turns out fabulous.

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  @monika864 Жыл бұрын

  💦 Promo'SM

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  @lesheath6216 Жыл бұрын

  Are you using epoxy resin like you use for fiberglass or another type of epoxy to join the foam?

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238 Жыл бұрын

  Yes. The same stuff I am using for the fiberglass. Some people use expanding foam or gorilla glue, but this is cleaner since it doesn't expand.

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  @Carol-vv5cm Жыл бұрын

  You are very talented. How much did it cost?

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238 Жыл бұрын

  Thank you. Including the trailer, it was still under $25,000.

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  @scotz71 Жыл бұрын

  Hi Kim, very well done design, construction, and video! I'm working on a similar idea for a toy hauler for a large street bike.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238 Жыл бұрын

  Thanks Scot. I hope yours turns out well. I am now building a 10' foamy camper with fiberglass so we can tow it with a hybrid car.

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  @lifemyway200 Жыл бұрын

  Door at the back ...genius! Great ideas here. Thanks for sharing:)

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238 Жыл бұрын

  Thank you.

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  @donatzerodayslife Жыл бұрын

  Take the base iff the little Coleman tank. Then it fits.

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238 Жыл бұрын

  Cool. Thanks for the tip!

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  @rebeccazuckman9059 Жыл бұрын

  Love the instant water for shower!! Love love love Very smart, I’m not into the other limited hot water heaters

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238 Жыл бұрын

  Me too. We liked it so much that we just installed one at our little cabin too. Thanks for watching.

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  @TThompson81 Жыл бұрын

  Can you sale me one of these

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238 Жыл бұрын

  No. Sorry. I built this for myself but I don't do this for a living. Just a hobby. You should build one yourself! 🙂

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  @lorenzospearmon1184 Жыл бұрын

  Can I have those plans

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  @kimdonaghyrealtor8238 Жыл бұрын

  Sure. What format are you looking for? CAD or PDF? The drawing is close to what I actually built but I changed a few things along the way.