boholady
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Post by boholady on Oct 24, 2015 9:18:52 GMT -8
After lifting the skin on our Trotwood we took measurements and pictures. Last night, we removed the wood from the back. I noticed that someone has lifted it before and basically put bandaids on the issues. Really bad bandaids. You learn as you go with this hobby. Something I learned is that you can't possibly know the work ahead until you lift the skin. You can be lied to and never know it if you don't know what you're looking for. The water damage and rotten wood is a bummer sure, but we knew that going in. What we didn't know was that someone had put little blocks in place of wood that had already disintegrated. Without even nailing them in. They were just there. Amongst the rotten wood and random panels covering other rotten wood. The base wood that should be attached to the floor, is only still on because it's anchored with a giant screw. ONE screw! Now I'm all attached to the trailer and tbh it really upsets me that someone took such little care of it. We have no idea what we are doing but we plan to give it a good shot. It's a bummer bc someone could have fixed the problems and it wouldn't be in half as bad of shape as its in now. We have it covered under a tent. It's a shocking sight without a back wall. Looks so roomy. Lol! I'm trying to stay as positive as I can but it feels like it'll never be done.
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SusieQ
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Post by SusieQ on Oct 24, 2015 9:26:29 GMT -8
You learn not to be surprised by surprises with these trailers. Hang in there; you'll get it fixed and be so pleased with the end result.
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Post by bigbill on Oct 24, 2015 10:43:16 GMT -8
Someone probably tried to fix it with no idea what they were doing. So if you don't want someone saying the same thing about you make sure you take the time to study and learn the proper way to put it back. mobiltec's videos are a great place to start, he doesn't charge for watching his videos but if you feel they helped you do it right then donations are very welcome so that he can continue to make more.
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Ten
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Post by Ten on Oct 24, 2015 16:40:08 GMT -8
Someone probably tried to fix it with no idea what they were doing. So if you don't want someone saying the same thing about you make sure you take the time to study and learn the proper way to put it back. Cannot "like" that statement enough. These projects always always seem like they are never going to be done....and frankly, some never are. Never lose heart because of that though. All of the proper fixes are not the quickest or easiest, but will pay large benefits later on. It is all based on a learning curve, and as you proceed you will find that your efforts are really half of the journey.
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Post by vikx on Oct 24, 2015 20:43:49 GMT -8
I agree. Sounds like the PO did a "Quick and Dirty"...
You will get to a place where you feel that all you're doing is spinning your wheels. Take a breath and fix something you can. Think about what is causing the problem. There's always a solution. Sometimes it involves compromises as long as the framing is sturdy.
We are here to help. Hang in there.
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Post by mountainsounds on Oct 26, 2015 16:40:55 GMT -8
Fixing a trailer is not easy. Hang with it and you will be so happy you did.
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