GOOD BAD and UGLY
GOOD
As I mentioned, most of the interior was stripped and you can see the beginning of a rebuild. As the photos show, it's in rough condition but the bones are solid. He left me with the battery, turnbuckles, 5w solar panel with tender, 12v port, USB port, 6 slot fuse box, on/off switch, sink (removed), backup camera (need monitor), extra carpet and some misc pieces. He also replaced the front board. Most importantly, no issues with the frame. Not too shabby considering it was 800 bucks.
BAD
The vinyl is in rough shape. Gorilla patch tape was used to cover the corners. It's good short term solution. You can't really tell from the photos. It's sufficient for the time being. But there are micro tears and punctures all over. The corners are stiff and cracking- evidence of the lift panels pinching over the decades. Nonetheless, I'm going to order some vinyl material and vinyl cement to do some serious patchwork and for a more long term fix. I will eventually replace the whole thing. I'm currently brainstorming DIY on this.
UGLY
There is a long gash in the side with a breach. But not something a little TLC won't take care of. Foil tape currently covers it. I've caulked it for now. I'll likely make an aluminum patch.
THE PLAN.
- Caulk the exterior.
- Sand and paint exterior bottom with white porch paint
- Replace old vents with alum patch
- Extend the sleeping area by 6 in. (Currently about twin size)
- Add a second battery.
- 100 w solar panel
- inverter
- LED exterior flood lights
- Backup camera monitor
- Interior LED light strips
- New vents
- New cushions
- Patch vinyl eventually replace
- Kitchenette
- Replace table top
- Insulation
- Luan Walls
- EFT pipe in place of the lift panels ( I will post the sister thread to this concept later today- hard to embed links through the app)
Other considerations I will cover in future posts : fridge, heat source, camper dolly, power( goal zero or generic solar kit) and interior aesthetic.
Edited by J_T, 08 February 2017 - 09:30 PM.