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Post by fortasha on May 20, 2017 4:12:32 GMT -8
I introduced myself and my trailer a couple weeks ago. Been dying to get started. So yesterday I did the first real work. "Bess" got new tires so she could be moved from where the tow truck dumped her.
Then I moved her, tenuously (because the hitch is frozen), to under a new carport. Time for reno! Removed windows and door. My 13 yr son wants to help with the restoration and I think it will be a great mom and son project this summer.
Took off one side panel that was already half off, then tackled the front end. You can see from the pictures that there is nothing left of the lower framing, it disintegrated. She is in bad shape. The sides are no longer attached to the floor/frame. and all that is holding her up is the skin and the closet
Observations- I'm probably gonna need a tetanus shot before this is over and my forearms are going to look like Popeyes.
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Post by kirkadie on May 20, 2017 6:07:45 GMT -8
I think a little spilled blood belongs with our labor of love, so keep the band aids close to the humor in this madness we all share.
A tetanus shot's probably a good idea, as you don't know where that rot has been.
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Post by RinTin on May 20, 2017 6:11:33 GMT -8
Congrats, you are off to a good start. I like to see a tidy work space. By the looks of things you'll be replacing the floor thus taking it all the way down to the bare frame. I have been able to free up rusted couplers by soaking them overnight in a penetrating oil and gently tapping on the moving parts. Get that cover secured so the wind doesn't take it away. Unless you are Wonderwoman, this will be a lot more than just a summer project for you two.
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Post by fortasha on May 20, 2017 6:21:30 GMT -8
Congrats, you are off to a good start. I like to see a tidy work space. By the looks of things you'll be replacing the floor thus taking it all the way down to the bare frame. I have been able to free up rusted couplers by soaking them overnight in a penetrating oil and gently tapping on the moving parts. Get that cover secured so the wind doesn't take it away. Unless you are Wonderwoman, this will a lot more than just a summer project for you two. Thanks rintin- I'm under no illusions that I will finish this summer- just get a good start on it. Yes- I have to take it all the way down to the chassis and while I'm there have those components inspected/sandblasted/recoated etc. and have the hitch replaced. |
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Post by fortasha on May 22, 2017 3:23:31 GMT -8
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Post by Hamlet on May 22, 2017 7:29:05 GMT -8
I'll bet that when your son has to do that "what I did this summer essay" there won't be another kid in his school who will be able to say, "I helped my mom restore a travel trailer that's nearly twice as old as he is!" Congrats, and enjoy the journey before your journeys.
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Post by RinTin on May 22, 2017 8:10:00 GMT -8
What's the width of the trailer body? Looks like a 7 footer.
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Post by fortasha on May 22, 2017 9:58:15 GMT -8
What's the width of the trailer body? Looks like a 7 footer. 81" inside width, 84" outside width. |
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Post by fortasha on May 24, 2017 3:34:06 GMT -8
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Post by nccamper on May 24, 2017 5:02:08 GMT -8
What's the width of the trailer body? Looks like a 7 footer. 81" inside width, 84" outside width. Our Forester is about the same. The extra 6", over the smaller hams we've owned, makes a huge difference. |
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