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    Posted: 02 Dec 2018 at 1:07pm
Is there any way to locate framing members in the walls from inside the trailer?
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You can use a stud finder it is somewhat reliable. It is not a frame persay, it is a structure enhanced at critical points like windows and doors. Some advise you look at outside skin to determine aluminum structure, but I have found that is little help on the inside. Do a Google on RPod walls and you will see what I mean about a structure versus a frame. Typical for campers.
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Thanks Mike.  I've got a stud finder. I'll give it a try. I wonder if there is a continuous strip where the side walls meet the ceiling and floor?

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There is a complete peripheral aluminum "frame" member (it's relatively small square aluminum  tubing). You can see how the frame is built in this Forrest River video. It's a bit dated, as they've replaced the luan plywood with Azdel.
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JerryCk,

Here's an easy way to locate wall studs. A good Quality studfinder should work but you could do this,

Warm up the pod to 60 degrees at night, then turn it off,in the morning you should see this.
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I had no luck with a stud finder. The thermal camera worked great!!!

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12295&PN=1&title=thermal-pictures

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How did you transpose that to the inside?
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I've wondered if this device would work:

https://walabot.com/diy#

Too bad it only works on Android phones.
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To locate studs on the inside I used a really good stud finder one that also detects metal and electricity,be aware that the aluminum studs are only a sixteenth of an inch thick and you cannot use a power tool to install it or you will strip the out the aluminum.I ended up drilling a larger hole in the stud and using a plastic anchor.
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Thought so, kind of where I was headed 6 posts ago.
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