Renovating the Baggage Door | Spartan Manor E10

Here I tackle fixing up the baggage door of my Spartan Manor 25 vintage camper trailer and it ends up being a much bigger project than I expected. New hinges, chains, handle, and back panel made for a long renovation process.
Time codes:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Removing the door
01:00 - Removing and working on the frame
02:25 - Taking apart the baggage door
03:20 - Ordering new aluminum
03:40 - Buck riveting the back of the door
05:33 - Insulating the door
08:02 - Putting the door back together
08:46 - Installing the new handle
09:27 - Reinstalling the frame and hinges
09:58 - Reinstalling the door
11:01 - Tapping holes in the door
12:35 - Adding the chains
14:05 - Modifying the frame
15:45 - Spacers for door hinges
16:49 - Installing angle iron backstops
19:41 - Weatherstripping attempt
20:08 - Summary
Overall this part of the project cost about $480 and took around 24 hours to complete.
Thanks for watching and I hope this helped in your own vintage camper trailer renovation or remodel!

[@patvilla3225]

OMG, so many steps! It ended up beautifully but, 🤦🏻, so fiddly! Great patience!

[@danielrvilla]

So many! Really thought that was gonna be a quick job.

[@user-fw4qn2ds1f]

Really enjoyed this one. Just super well made, as always!

[@danielrvilla]

Thanks, Markus! :) I appreciate it

[@genecarlsonii3115]

Subscribed....Looking forward to the rest of your series. Good luck with your project....you're doing a great job.

[@danielrvilla]

Thanks so much, Gene! I appreciate the kind words. :)

[@user-le4hg6yg6v]

looking forwards to putting my luggage in that door when i visit yours truly arthur

[@danielrvilla]

Anytime, Arthur! Though one idea was to turn this into a pop out kitchen/grill for outdoor cooking. Just one idea and that's a long way off yet!

[@mowguy1]

Job well done, I will have to watch the rest of your rebuild. I did a total rebuild with new chassis on a 1967 silver streak. the trunk door was a challenge and still leaks but is not a big deal since I carry lawn chairs and leveling stuff. The trunk is an add on to the cabin. new subscriber

[@danielrvilla]

Thanks, Randy! I appreciate it. :) I thought a 20 minute video for this door seemed like a lot, but it was a lot of work!
I looked up the Silver Streak and that is a cool camper! How long did your rebuild take?

[@mowguy1]

@@danielrvilla it was a solid 5 yrs. We have taken 10k miles across country. Love it. Keep up the good work.