This topic contains 3 replies, has 2 voices, and was last updated by 
Wayne Stadler 3 weeks, 2 days ago.
-
Posts
-
So I’m fairly new to this site and just as new to “RV’ing”. I recently bought an old vintage (1971) 13 foot travel trailer to be my home on an extended FT road-trip for my photography.
I’ve started getting things checked and fixed, things like new tires, priced out batteries etc that will suit my computer/editing needs. A few days ago we got hit with a few heavy thunderstorms so I thought that would be a good time to check the trailer for leaks.
Well, it seems like I have my work cut out for me. Upon close inspection I found a few in the front section around the front window and fiberglass canopy frame. They’re not new so there’s some rot. I’ve started the removal of the dead spots and have found a couple older spots with dry rot as well. Old leaks that apparently have been repaired as there was no water present.
When I was looking for a trailer I was looking for something to use as a photo editing station, sleeping/cooking and relaxing area. When I bought this old gem I was torn with keeping the interior as close to original as possible because it seemed in good shape and I like the older retro vibe and making it into what I need to best suit my needs.
Well, in light of the work that I have ahead of me this section of the trailer will be reno’ed to best suit me. The gloves are off and I’m making it all mine.
The wood slats, screws and brackets for framing have been purchased as well the butyl putty tape and sealant to reseal the front window and the j-rail on the front corners of the trailer. After that is all finished I’ll be checking for leaks again before re-paneling and finishing. I figured I’d keep a running commentary of the process here in case it will anyone else in the future.
Some photos:
Before the leaks were found. Close to original.
- This topic was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by
Wayne Stadler.
- This topic was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by Wayne Stadler.
- This topic was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by
Ray. Reason: Testing captions
Working towards the next photographic adventure starting early 2016!
www.wayneontheroad.comWell, I tried adding captions to each photo but they just disappear. :|
Working towards the next photographic adventure starting early 2016!
www.wayneontheroad.comLots of work but at least this will give a chance to check out hidden areas of the electrical and plumbing.
Thanks for posting your progress, will be interesting to follow.I tried the captioning and seems to work for me.
For the embedded forum photos click the photo, then the pencil and then fill in the caption and click OK. You can also drag corners of the photo for better resize.
To attach multiple photos to a forum post like in this recent one Eddie did http://rvhappyhour.com/forums/topic/trojan-t-105re-battery-bank-install/
First rename the filenames on your computer to what you would like as a caption, but don’t use odd characters like a period or comma, etc. Then click “Choose Files” button and select all the photos at once. On PC you can drag around them with a mouse or hold down control key while selecting. Something similar on a Mac
Also in your profile media area when you edit and add a description to a photo it will show up in the lightbox when photo is viewed.
RVHH Chief Cook and Bottle Washer - LoveYourRV.comHey folks. I figured I’d post an update.
After stripping out the old paneling in the front section as shown in the photos I started to find more rot. I’ve removed all paneling from the front section all the way back to the door frame and then almost back to the kitchen cabinets. (not sure how I’m going to transition the new paneling into the old yet). I’ve done some reframing of the rotted wood and removed and resealed the front window, all the top front marker lights and as of today one of the short crank windows.
After doing much resealing both with butyl putty tape and some RV sealant I was discouraged to find that I still had severe leaking in the front left corner and close to the front right corner. The problem is I can’t seem to find the actual source of where the water is coming in. It seems to be finding it’s way in somewhere and traveling along mid level seems. I’ve poked and prodded and checked with a flashlight all wood above chest height and it all seems to remain dry. I’ve checked the roof and it has been coated with some sort of sealant although cracking in a few spots. The thing is it’s sealed right up to the j-rail trim and looks pretty tight. Combined with the fact that I’ve found no evidence of water higher then chest height I feel the roof is still tight.
So I’ve done some more outside sealing around windows and the drip cap above the door etc. I hope with that and the new window reseal and reinstall that I don’t see anymore water. If I do, I simply don’t know where else to look.
Hoping that when I return from Burning Man (not taking the trailer yet) I’ll be able to redo the interior and make it semi nice again.
Fingers crossed.
Working towards the next photographic adventure starting early 2016!
www.wayneontheroad.com - This topic was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by
You must be logged in to reply to this topic.