ladywendolyn
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Post by ladywendolyn on Aug 6, 2015 9:53:34 GMT -8
I just finished explaining to a lady in a Glamping group I am part of, that even though the buyer told her there is "no water damage"... all of those streaks under the windows, and the piece of plywood nailed to the ceiling in the photos are indications of water damage. She replied by saying... "Oh, I am sure it's fine, I'm going to paint it turquoise and white..I can't wait".
I guess she doesn't realize that her color scheme will actually include a lot of brown... water stains. It's hard to watch people throw money at their trailer in spite of warnings, and then they are online after their first rainy trip crying and ranting against the seller. I enjoy the decorating talk, but some people and a new disease called "Glamper brain rot"... just saying!
O.K. rant finished. Back to my painstaking removal of windows, panels and framing.. sigh.
Lady W
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Post by bigbill on Aug 6, 2015 10:08:46 GMT -8
ladywendolyn Some people learn the easy way and some learn the hard way. You most likely encountered one that learns the hard way. Most likely it will be your fault when she discovers you were right. Some are intelligent some aren't.
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Post by theresa on Aug 6, 2015 10:39:07 GMT -8
ditto, ladywendolyn I feel like I'm the "glamper police" because at least on a daily basis I encounter glampers who can't wait to haul their pretty girl home and start painting. UGH, it's frustrating.
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Post by ladywendolyn on Aug 6, 2015 12:00:32 GMT -8
I just don't want to be behind one on the highway when it starts coming apart like a two dollar watch!
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Post by bigbill on Aug 6, 2015 13:18:17 GMT -8
I just don't want to be behind one on the highway when it starts coming apart like a two dollar watch! You would need a trailer catcher (like a cow catcher on an old steam train)
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Post by Hamlet on Aug 6, 2015 18:01:20 GMT -8
I just don't want to be behind one on the highway when it starts coming apart like a two dollar watch! You would need a trailer catcher (like a cow catcher on an old steam train) Given the vintage trailer craze, that may not be such a bad idea. The Vintage Trailer supply place could make a chunk of change from folks who understand the hazards.
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Post by ladywendolyn on Aug 6, 2015 20:38:03 GMT -8
I think in about two years tree will be a bunch of people walking away from their lipstick on a pig projects.
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Post by bigbill on Aug 7, 2015 4:42:10 GMT -8
People have been redoing every thing old since the beginning of time without taking time to figure out what must be done to do it right. Then they whine when they discover that it is ruined. The biggest problem with trailers is they can cause serious injury if not done right.
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Post by Ten on Aug 7, 2015 5:40:45 GMT -8
People have been redoing every thing old since the beginning of time without taking time to figure out what must be done to do it right. Then they whine when they discover that it is ruined. The biggest problem with trailers is they can cause serious injury if not done right. C'mon Bill, stop exaggerating. We all know that pink paint and duct tape along the seams (to hold the dry-rotted wood from falling out in the ground) is what holds these trailers together!
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Post by theresa on Aug 7, 2015 5:56:12 GMT -8
I just don't know why they don't glamp all the truly ugly campers, the 1995 - present day that all share the same "grandma's sofa" fabrics, cheap wood, and vinyl paper walls. Now THOSE are the campers that need lipstick. Leave the vintages alone!
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Post by chelsy on Aug 7, 2015 7:54:07 GMT -8
I'm pretty sure a lot of you have been restoring for a long time but when did this glamping fad begin?
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Post by theresa on Aug 7, 2015 9:19:52 GMT -8
I'm pretty sure a lot of you have been restoring for a long time but when did this glamping fad begin? I first hear the phrase "glamping" about 2 years ago. But I've seen it explode into the vintage arena in earnest about 6+ months ago.
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Post by chelsy on Aug 7, 2015 13:26:36 GMT -8
I'm pretty sure a lot of you have been restoring for a long time but when did this glamping fad begin? I first hear the phrase "glamping" about 2 years ago. But I've seen it explode into the vintage arena in earnest about 6+ months ago. Forgive me but.....I have never been to a vintage rally before...... if you don't mind please elaborate what is considered a glamper....Im assuming there are different grades of glampers/glamping as well?...........
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Post by bigbill on Aug 7, 2015 13:51:05 GMT -8
People have been redoing every thing old since the beginning of time without taking time to figure out what must be done to do it right. Then they whine when they discover that it is ruined. The biggest problem with trailers is they can cause serious injury if not done right. C'mon Bill, stop exaggerating. We all know that pink paint and duct tape along the seams (to hold the dry-rotted wood from falling out in the ground) is what holds these trailers together! Yes but she didn't mention duct tape, and you didn't spec 100 mph duct tape in your post.
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Post by Ten on Aug 7, 2015 18:29:00 GMT -8
C'mon Bill, stop exaggerating. We all know that pink paint and duct tape along the seams (to hold the dry-rotted wood from falling out in the ground) is what holds these trailers together! Yes but she didn't mention duct tape, and you didn't spec 100 mph duct tape in your post. I am officially not allowed to comment on glamping or anything to do with the craze....but however the structural integrity that pink paint brings is within my wheelhouse to comment about. As for the duct tape, most glampers discount the due diligence that is necessary in using 100MPH tape and not its cheaper cousin, the 70MPH tape. I apologize profusely for not specifying, for I would hate to see parts of a camper scattered on I-390 because the 70MPH version was thought to be acceptable, and I thank you for pointing it out... .
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