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Old 15 May 2009, 13:52   #1
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The Dangers of DIY

I'm no DIY expert but I don't think this work is up to scratch...

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Old 15 May 2009, 13:58   #2
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I'd like to self tap into his knowledge as his hull is screwed.











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Old 15 May 2009, 17:46   #3
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I'm no DIY expert but I don't think this work is up to scratch...

http://forums.capmel.com/post?id=3417367&trail=15

What was he on???
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Old 15 May 2009, 17:49   #4
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Old 15 May 2009, 17:56   #5
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Would the screws course drag?
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Old 15 May 2009, 18:20   #6
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This is why I never touch spanners, hammers or any burning or cutting instruments.

What was he thinking!

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Old 15 May 2009, 18:28   #7
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Of course,......., nobody on here,..........., would ever make,.......,such a misjudgement........
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Old 15 May 2009, 19:03   #8
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Of course,......., nobody on here,..........., would ever make,.......,such a misjudgement........
I would!

Actually I can imagine doing it too!
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Old 16 May 2009, 11:24   #9
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I would!
You wouldn't be alone either....

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Old 16 May 2009, 12:50   #10
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oops!
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Old 16 May 2009, 21:10   #11
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Old 16 May 2009, 21:27   #12
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Old 16 May 2009, 21:41   #13
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It's easily done.
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Old 16 May 2009, 21:50   #14
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It's easily done.
.. yeah .. but not that easily ...... *edit* about the op I mean ..
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Old 23 May 2009, 11:17   #15
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Could be worse. He could have used bolts!
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Old 24 May 2009, 13:56   #16
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It'll b fine. Just angle grind em off and smooth with a bit of filler...
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Old 22 June 2009, 00:09   #17
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Some more quality DIY (or is that DUI?) for your viewing pleasure;








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Old 22 June 2009, 01:06   #18
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Can't see out wrong with it myself...
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Old 22 June 2009, 06:32   #19
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would love to see him try to take a corner. It looks like the front of the camper will hit the back of the SUV. That must have been a right eureka moment.
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Old 22 June 2009, 23:43   #20
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Nice conversion - a bit OTT with those secondary chains on the tailgate though.
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