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Looks awesome, can’t wait to see the finished product!!
 

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I was thinking of poor mans fiberglass which consists of wood glue, canvas and latex paint.
I did that on mine, PMF that is.. The cheap canvas, well looks like cheap canvas when done. Using a good cloth (duck is really nice) and using a quality paint (so it will last) prices out right about the same as 'glassing. I will 'glass next time. Did a cost comparison on TNTT with another that loves fiberglass, we were but a few dollars off of each other.
 
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I will price it out. I really appreciate the insight. I've also thought of using laminate. The is a place here I can get it for 20 cents a square foot.
 

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Looks great so far. If you haven't passed the point of no return, i'd encourage you to include a street side door as well. You never know when a particular campsite will make one side versus the other more convenient. A scond door also gives you a backup in case a door lock were to ever fail.
 

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Looks great so far. If you haven't passed the point of no return, i'd encourage you to include a street side door as well. You never know when a particular campsite will make one side versus the other more convenient. A scond door also gives you a backup in case a door lock were to ever fail.
I have passed the point of being able to do that. But the latches I'm using it would be close to impossible for it to fail.