gorgeousgertie
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Post by gorgeousgertie on Mar 12, 2019 9:56:58 GMT -8
For 2 years I had been searching for a wee trailer to convert into a mobile craft shop/workshop. One day, last September, I thought, what the heck, it’s been snowing and I’m depressed that camping season is ending so soon here in Alberta, so let’s check Kijiji again. And there she was. Posted only 2 days earlier. It was love at first sight.
Best of all, the owner had already gutted her and turned her into a bedroom on wheels, containing a small counter at the rear and a big bed on a plywood/2x4 frame. He had repaired all water damage and resealed the roof with industrial-grade sealant.
All the work I would have to do, had been done!
When I saw her, I knew her name was Gertie. The seller towed her to our seasonal site, where she sits by and is dwarfed by our 31’ TT. Spring can’t come soon enough so that I can remove the mattress, break down the bed frame and use the lumber to build work surfaces for my sewing, and add storage for my crochet and cross stitch supplies.
My plan is to eventually take her to outdoor craft fairs and farmers’ markets and use her as a shop on wheels.
If I can figure out how to add pictures to a post, I will share more.
Next challenge is to find a vehicle other than a pickup truck to tow her.
So glad to have found this forum! Looking forward to sharing and getting advice as I go along.
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Post by nccamper on Mar 12, 2019 12:59:46 GMT -8
Welcome!
Photos are always appreciated. You’ll find tutorials showing how to link photos to your post here: vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/board/19/forum-rules-support-infoGutting from the inside can reduce the tensile strength that holds the camper together. Working from the outside in is the best way to go. But your camper may have been done that way so I may be blabbing for nothing. In truth, the cabinets do a lot of the work keeping a vintage camper together. And it sounds like you have plans to add back a lot of the work space/cabinets.
Planning is half the fun, isn't it?
Enjoy.
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gorgeousgertie
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Post by gorgeousgertie on Mar 12, 2019 13:35:00 GMT -8
Welcome!
Photos are always appreciated. You’ll find tutorials showing how to link photos to your post here: vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/board/19/forum-rules-support-infoGutting from the inside can reduce the tensile strength that holds the camper together. Working from the outside in is the best way to go. But your camper may have been done that way so I may be blabbing for nothing. In truth, the cabinets do a lot of the work keeping a vintage camper together. And it sounds like you have plans to add back a lot of the work space/cabinets.
Planning is half the fun, isn't it?
Enjoy.
Thanks for the link! Yes, I wondered about the interior support too. The seller told me that the material he used on the roof compensated for the lack of support inside. But you are right, I do plan to install some floor to ceiling cupboards, if only to put my mind at ease.
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Post by debranch on Mar 12, 2019 15:48:41 GMT -8
Welcome, I also use the word Wee in place of little 99.9* of the time. Cupboards will help add strength to you project so you will have peace of mind when you take it to craft fairs. When adding the cabinets make sure that you attach them to every surface they touch, floor, walls, and ceiling to add strength. You could add a Gaucho bench/bed with storage underneath as part of your work station, it would also add support. I have found answers to a lot of my Questions by reading old threads, sometimes you can find answers to a question you may not think have thought to ask. I hope you have fun with your project and I look forward to seeing pictures. Debra
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