Post by kimberwarden on Jun 10, 2015 9:04:06 GMT -8
I had hoped to get my trailer finished in time for a big trip in a few weeks, but reluctantly abandoned that idea when I realized it probably wasn't possible to check everything off my to-do list in time. We're planning to tent camp instead.
But here's what I'm toying with and I'd love to hear other people's thoughts about it.
I currently have most of the skin and windows off. I've already run new electrical and plumbing, have replaced most of the dry rot, and have put in foam board insulation in half of it. Once I finish replacing the rest of the rotten wood, I could, theoretically, put it all back together in time for the trip. In combination with the tons of other work I've done over the last 2 years, we'd be good to go from a safety and general comfort standpoint. After we get back, I could take it apart again to finish insulating, replace some interior panels, polish windows, and do some other non-essential stuff.
Is it crazy to put the skin, windows and trim back on, just to take them all off again in a few weeks?
I fear two things:
Thoughts? I need some advice!
But here's what I'm toying with and I'd love to hear other people's thoughts about it.
I currently have most of the skin and windows off. I've already run new electrical and plumbing, have replaced most of the dry rot, and have put in foam board insulation in half of it. Once I finish replacing the rest of the rotten wood, I could, theoretically, put it all back together in time for the trip. In combination with the tons of other work I've done over the last 2 years, we'd be good to go from a safety and general comfort standpoint. After we get back, I could take it apart again to finish insulating, replace some interior panels, polish windows, and do some other non-essential stuff.
Is it crazy to put the skin, windows and trim back on, just to take them all off again in a few weeks?
I fear two things:
- Removing fresh butyl tape when I take everything off again. The old dried-out stuff is easy, but I've learned the hard way that removing fresh tape is a sticky mess.
- Once it's all put back together, I'll lose interest in taking it apart again. When no one else is looking, I find myself secretly searching for my next trailer.
Thoughts? I need some advice!
