RV Furniture Supply? May 11, 2023, 05:31:58 pm Anyone familiar with a place like this in the U.S. that sells finished veneered board, trim, molding etc geared towards RV furniture?https://shop.morlanduk.com/shop-by-activity/campervan-conversions/fit-out-systems.html
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #1 – May 11, 2023, 07:53:06 pm Quote from: Howard A - May 11, 2023, 05:31:58 pmAnyone familiar with a place like this in the U.S. that sells finished veneered board, trim, molding etc geared toward RV furniture?https://shop.morlanduk.com/shop-by-activity/campervan-conversions/fit-out-systems.htmlPlastic trim pieces can be found at many RV supply outlets.Hardwood veneered plywood, in various thicknesses, can be ordered at a good lumber supply store.Larry 1 Likes
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #2 – May 11, 2023, 08:24:51 pm I’m hoping to find a one stop shop kinda like the link.The veneered ply I’ve found is unfinished and can’t really find the bullnose/radius/corner profile molding that has a wood grain already applied.Quote from: Larry W - May 11, 2023, 07:53:06 pmPlastic trim pieces can be found at many RV supply outlets.Hardwood veneered plywood, in various thicknesses, can be ordered at a good lumber supply store.Larry
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #3 – May 11, 2023, 08:47:26 pm Quote from: Larry W - May 11, 2023, 07:53:06 pmHardwood veneered plywood, in various thicknesses, can be ordered at a good lumber supply store.Or even at average stores like Home Depot.Found Maple veneered plywood there last summer for a pantry door. Doesn’t exactly match the rest of the wood but I have grown to like the difference as I don’t confuse the pantry door with the bathroom door.Decided to embrace the plywood edge, rounded the edge, sanded then sealed the edge (not shown here). I can always create a new better door later. 2 Likes
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #4 – May 11, 2023, 10:40:22 pm Looks good to me, Dave. One suggestion: you might want to apply iron-on wood veneer trim to the plywood edges. I've used this on a number of projects, and it really improves the look of the project. It's inexpensive and very easy to apply. Since it's real wood, once it's in place you can sand, stain, varnish, etc. to your heart's content. 3 Likes
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #5 – May 11, 2023, 11:06:23 pm I did buy a roll of iron on maple veneer to do just that, but didn’t have an iron with me and by the time I got home, I was used to the look as is. Still may in the future. 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #6 – May 12, 2023, 09:59:45 am Plywood edge grain can be attractive... with the right plywood. For example, I used two layers of Baltic birch plywood to make a new kitchen counter for my Trillium trailer:The super-thin layers and lack of voids make for an attractive edge. But this kind of plywood is hard to find at local stores. So for most projects where I use plywood, such as the doors of my pantry closets in Gertie and Skylark, I use the iron-on veneer trim. 3 Likes
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #8 – May 12, 2023, 01:12:48 pm Hi Howard; I've had cracks in the vinyl 'T' molding used by Lazy Daze. I bought this: 13/16" Natural Oak Woodgrain T-Molding to fit in the existing groove. It isn't a perfect match, but not too noticeably different. I have a trim router, so I took off extra with that. You would need something like that to cut the groove in new plywood. Your rig is newer so has a lighter color. This place allows you to buy a smaller amount than some places where 250' is the minimum order. You can get shades of Wilsonart Wilsonart Sheet Laminate | Cabinetmaker Warehouse Bannister Oak might match modern rig interiors. Nepal teak is the color/grain that matches my 1999. When bending that 'T' molding around corners, take out small slices of the "t" in back, with closely spaced, angled cuts. That will put less stretching stress on the outside material. LD didn't, and that is where the cracks are appearing in my vanity counter and fold down table corners. Hot weather storage and age have reduced the elasticity of the original vinyl material. The replacement material 'T' molding,13/16", was about 1/16" too wide both top and bottom, which necessitated the trimming. And in situ, a sharp chisel to remove excess where the router couldn't reach. RonB edit: This might have been a better fit and require less trimming: 3/4" Natural Oak Woodgrain T-Molding 1 Likes
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #9 – May 12, 2023, 04:09:47 pm Quote from: Andy Baird - May 12, 2023, 09:59:45 amPlywood edge grain can be attractive... with the right plywood. For example, I used two layers of Baltic birch plywood to make a new kitchen counter for my Trillium trailer:The super-thin layers and lack of voids make for an attractive edge. But this kind of plywood is hard to find at local stores. Baltic birch is in extremely short supply here in the US these days, even in the retailers that do carry it (like Woodcraft). It's sourced out of eastern Europe and Russia, and between tariffs (which cut import levels 40%) and shipping issues the cost has skyrocketed in the last couple of years.
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #10 – May 12, 2023, 08:40:47 pm Thanks, Jor! I was pleased with the way it turned out, considering I had no shop facilities. I built the countertop on a couple of cheap plastic sawhorses, out in the desert where I wouldn't bother anybody with the noise, using a Ryobi cordless saber saw, a Ryobi detail sander, and a DeWalt trim router running off an inverter powered by my truck battery. I mention this not to boast (well, a little 😉), but to point out that it's possible to do nice work with a minimum of tools and no workshop. It just takes a little planning.The countertop is two layers of Baltic birch laminated together, but the bottom layer is cut away in the center, so it isn't as thick and heavy as it looks. I fastened it on top of the Trillium's original fiberglass kitchen counter, and replaced the one-piece sink/stove unit. (Who needs three stove burners in a 13' trailer? And who needs a three-inch-deep kitchen sink?) I gained some much-needed counter space in the process. Here's the "as built" counter:And here's my improved version:I installed a 9" deep sink and a British one-burner "hob." It proved to be a very practical layout. You'll notice there are no faucets. That's because I used a foot pump. I really liked that--hands-free operation; good control over flow rate, so minimal water usage; and since it was one piece of heavy rubber, pretty much foolproof, unlike the Shurflo water pumps that most of us have had to replace from time to time. Since the Trillium had no shower, I removed the water heater--no real need for it--and gained storage space. So the foot pump only had to deal with cold water.OK, enough off-topic stuff. 😉"Baltic birch is in extremely short supply here in the US these days"I'm sorry to hear that. It's very nice stuff, and is a pleasure to work with. 5 Likes
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #11 – May 13, 2023, 01:06:01 am Quote from: Michelle C - May 12, 2023, 04:09:47 pmBaltic birch is in extremely short supply here in the US these days, even in the retailers that do carry it (like Woodcraft). It's sourced out of Eastern Europe and Russia, and between tariffs (which cut import levels 40%) and shipping issues, the cost has skyrocketed in the last couple of years.The sad reality is that the price of almost everything has increased. Is there anything that has not increased? Perhaps my bank account? 2 Likes
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #12 – May 13, 2023, 06:10:52 am Thanks Ron. The cabinetmakers supply is part of what I’m looking for. Any idea where to get the corner profile molding that has wood grain print?
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #13 – May 13, 2023, 10:45:02 am Quote from: Howard A - May 13, 2023, 06:10:52 amThanks Ron. The cabinetmakers supply is part of what I’m looking for. Any idea where to get the corner profile molding that has wood grain print? Maybe a quick trip to England to stock up?I’m sure you have searched far and wide for the trim pieces you need. I have a feeling that many specialized trim pieces are custom-made for RV manufacturers, LD’s end caps are a good example. With access to a table saw and a router or router table, you could make the corner pieces from hardwood and glue them in place.You can also buy hardwood quarter-round molding in various widths online.LarryLarry 1 Likes
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #14 – May 13, 2023, 01:27:37 pm Hi Howard; Corners take a beating, and I've seen lots of the plastic corners with holes in them. Like Larry suggested, actual hardwood shaped to fit, might be more durable. I tried to buy some dark woodgrain corner moulding to match my '99 TK interior (Nepal Teak) from LD, but they no longer carried the old stuff. Haven't got around to that modification just yet. (been on that to-do list for 23 years so-far). That Morland moulding looks like what you want. You could e-mail them and see if they have any U.S. distributors. RonB 1 Likes
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #15 – May 18, 2023, 02:27:32 pm Thanks. Maybe I'll try the hardwood instead.Quote from: Larry W - May 13, 2023, 10:45:02 amMaybe a quick trip to England to stock up?I’m sure you have searched far and wide for the trim pieces you need. I have a feeling that many specialized trim pieces are custom-made for RV manufacturers, LD’s end caps are a good example. With access to a table saw and a router or router table, you could make the corner pieces from hardwood and glue them in place.You can also buy hardwood quarter-round molding in various widths online.LarryLarry
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #16 – May 18, 2023, 02:28:25 pm Good idea. I'll try that too.Quote from: RonB - May 13, 2023, 01:27:37 pmHi Howard; Corners take a beating, and I've seen lots of the plastic corners with holes in them. Like Larry suggested, actual hardwood shaped to fit, might be more durable. I tried to buy some dark woodgrain corner moulding to match my '99 TK interior (Nepal Teak) from LD, but they no longer carried the old stuff. Haven't got around to that modification just yet. (been on that to-do list for 23 years so-far). That Morland moulding looks like what you want. You could e-mail them and see if they have any U.S. distributors. RonB
Re: RV Furniture Supply? Reply #17 – May 31, 2023, 01:02:27 pm A followup note about Baltic birch: a friend who does a lot of woodworking reminded me that ApplePly is even better. It's available in various sizes and thicknesses, and you can get cherry, maple, oak, birch, walnut, or teak surfaces (unlike Baltic birch, which is always birch). I've seen it in use, and it's good stuff. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for. And it's made in Oregon, so there are no supply or tariff issues. 🙂(For those who haven't encountered these materials, we're talking about very high quality plywood that has twice as many plies for a given board thickness as the usual Home Depot-grade stuff. It's not warped, and there are no or almost no voids, knotholes, or patches. That's why I was able to make that countertop and leave the edge grain exposed all the way around.) 4 Likes
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