Teardrop Camper Build: Let's put on the Filon!- Part 14

I've been apprehensive about how to put the Filon siding on the camper, ready or not here I go... I've seen some people spray the adhesive on, but I'm going to roll it on. Lets see how it goes...

[@jollyandwaylo]

I always put two coats of adhesive on the wood. The adhesive can really soak into the wood and give you an adhesive starved surface.

[@OregonBatman]

Coming together and looking real good! Once you get all the filon on, set it in the sun for a while and let it warm up, then take that roller over it again to get it pressed down tight. It'll last for a long long time! :)

[@RinconSteve]

Thanks Al. I did this a few weeks ago as well as the roof, should I still take it out in the sun and roll it?

[@OregonBatman]

@@RinconSteve Yup... set it out and watch for areas you'll need to roll out (if any). It's all good! :)

[@dianefredericksen1354]

I Can’t believe there are so many steps to a Teardrop Build . You’re doing a great job .

[@kellyogle3791]

Nice job! I built the same camper in March of 2021. Had a lot of people say not to glue the Filon, but I believed Oregon Batman. I didn’t use the 3m adhesive but instead found a local product Wilson 600 . Basically the same ingredients and mine had held up very well. No bubbles, warps ect. You picked a good glue. Thanks for sharing your videos. John H

[@ItaiLeshniak]

What adhesive did you use for the other side? it looks to be yellow and color? Did it work well and survived in the Sun? Thanks

[@allancarn7863]

You are very ingenious the way you work solo. The video presentation and sound are first class. Im learning alot from you. Tks

[@RinconSteve]

Thanks Allen...I try!

[@TimMcGann]

@@RinconSteve But you can't forget the little assist by the misses!!

[@andrewcalderon6787]

I never would have thought of putting a spacer n holding the side like that, well done! Very detailed video, love it!

[@JeffinTD]

Nice job.

[@danemmerich6775]

Great video. How much is the Filon sheets? Is it cheaper than an ACM sheet?

[@hgj2019]

What cement? Oops… never mind, I see you covered that topic.

[@russellfredericksen4584]

Steve I thought you would have cut the door out from the inside where you already had cut out on the plywood.looks great

[@RinconSteve]

Thanks! The rotor had to run on the plywood edge from the outside...

[@rcamoonpie648]

Ugh no respirator! Great video by the way. Fixing to do the front cap on my coachman freedom express with Filon and hope it will be sufficient long term. Subscribing to watch your project progress.

[@RinconSteve]

You are right about the respirator! Though it wasn't too bad with the big barn doors open. Thanks for watch!

[@danielfam27]

Question why not glue the filon directly to the thicker plywood you already have installed on the camper?

[@RinconSteve]

Hi Daniel. Gluing directly could be an option in some cases. In this design I had to be able to cover the ends of the roof spares that sit on top of the first piece of plywood with more then just the filon.

[@jasonwoods50]

Great video just what i was looking for thanks! I did mine with a brush and it failed. I would like to try your method. Is it still good? Any bubbles appeared?

[@RinconSteve]

Everything is still good. I hope it works out for you.

[@EnduroTrails71]

Looks like it’s been at least a year since the build. Has the 3M1357 been heat cycles in the weather? How is it doing? I’m considering using it instead of the Stabond T440c which is hard to get and $$$$. Great video, Thanks!!

[@RinconSteve]

It is doing ok. The hatch has ripples when it gets hot pretty bad. If I were to do it again, I would I would buy the best adhesive possible and make sure I had plenty. I would coat everything twice before adhering. I was always a little short. Sides have held up great, curved areas show ripples in heat at times, when coo,l they lay down.

[@EnduroTrails71]

@@RinconSteve I later found your video the hatch. Great channel, keep it up 👍🏻

[@TimMcGann]

@@RinconSteve What would you consider the best adhesive? The Stabond T440C? I'm doing a shuttle bus side filon to fiberglass.

[@bethweninger2251]

What if your camper is already built and you have to apply the filon vertically? Any tips?

[@mikem8475]

Have three set of hands and straps long enough to reach around camper and a 4x8 plywood sheet

[@robadair7227]

What adhesive did you use to attach the plywood/filon to the structure of the trailer?

[@RinconSteve]

"DAP Weldwood contact cement" Works well with wood to wood gluing.

[@mileakin2689]

I’m planning on building one of these but I want to use the plastic sheeting they use on showers, they come in 4X8 sheets and I think this will work good, what do you think about using these?

[@RinconSteve]

It could work...I'm wondering how it would hold up in the sun. Some plastics yellow and or get brittle over time.

[@gckshea]

Steve, great video! Did I miss what adhesive you used between the 1/2" plywood side and the 1/4" plywood-filon layer?

[@RinconSteve]

Hi Graham, I used DAP Weldwood contact cement.

[@gckshea]

@@RinconSteve Thank you. I see so many different products, from a multitude of labels, all claiming "ours is the best, or the only one." Some are $300 per gallon, to cover maybe 64 sq ft. What???

[@stephenreadel1266]

@@gckshea wood to wood, this product works well and available at Home Depot at a reasonable price

[@gckshea]

@@stephenreadel1266 What did you use to stick the Filon to thin luan or 1/4" ply?

[@stephenreadel1266]

@@gckshea 1/4 plywood

[@fredbarrett5581]

Hey Steve, Great video. What's it been about 3 -4 weeks now? how has the 3M 1357 been holding up, any pockets, bubbles, or separation? I'm about to do the same to a wall I replaced and ordered Bender's adhesive but after watching you use the 3M 1357, the process is much easier than the Benders but just want to be sure it's a good adhesive for Filon going on Luan. Thanks

[@RinconSteve]

Hi Fred, it has been on for over a month and it's good shape. I did double coat the luan because it seemed to be too dry with one. When I did the the roof section a few weeks later I only did one coat (I was running short on the expressive product) it it seems fine too. I hope it all works out for you. -Rincon Steve

[@fredbarrett5581]

@@RinconSteve Thanks very much Steve, I believe you've saved me a ton of grief :)

[@fredbarrett5581]

@@RinconSteve Hey Steve, just one more question. How long did you wait before applying the 2nd coat of adhesive to the luan? Thanks

[@RinconSteve]

@@fredbarrett5581 not long, the adhesive dries quick....maybe 15 min. You know it is ready when it is dry to the touch and you can see the luan has sucked it in.

[@heknows5418]

You should have put it on the floor to roll out the bubbles, you need a very stable surface and your table looks undersized

[@timhughes5939]

What’s the name of glue products please

[@reayou]

The filon is glued on with a product by 3M called: 1357

[@johnstanke8679]

Can you glue filing to foam?

[@RinconSteve]

No. The adhesive needed is a high solvent and it would melt the foam.

[@RinconSteve]

No. The adhesive needed has high solvents in it and it would melt the foam.

[@cracksnchips]

How many gallons???

[@reayou]

I bought 1 gal. It wasn't enough. 2 would have been more than enough.

[@keithadkins8734]

How big is it

[@RinconSteve]

The cabin itself is 4.5' x8' x 4' tall

[@thorhammer6040]

7:10 - should have at least a dust mask.

[@gurbetkuslari_7160]

Nice job