Wegocampin
Well-known member
Hi there everyone! The boyfriend and I bought our first rig... it's definitely a project trailer. I bought it off of craigslist for 700.00 and we had to get her licensed and buy a 5th wheel hitch (also a craigslist find!) all said and done, we are currently into her for a little less than a grand. It's a 30ft 1986 Aljo Alliance by Skyline. Now, here is the list of needs (and wants)
The "need done before we can use her list."
-Recoat roof with Eternabond, Dicor and then some sta-kool.
-repair damage to back corner (seal up, so no more water leaks)
-Most of the main floor and one wall need repair
-install new electric fridge
-4 new tires
The "I wanna make it awesome list."
-paint all the inside
-Add a table and chairs instead of the booth (which we need to pull to replace the wall anyhow.)
-add a small futon (the couch that was in it is gone.)
-new mattress
-new curtains
-led bulbs
-a new bathroom countertop
-install a new stereo
She needs a ton of "little things..." drawers aren't on tracks, some of the faces have come off, replace bulbs, etc. I know it's probably a money pit, and Neither of us have done a huge amount of DIY, but I can see the potential and I'm excited. Now, with all that out of the way and if you've made it this far, , here are my first few (of many to come, I'm sure) questions.
Do I need to remove the outer skin to replace the framing, insulation and inner covering? It looks as if most of the water damage is relegated to the lower half of the walls and the floors, so budget wise, if I can just cut out the bad stuff and splice in to the good wood, I'd rather do that.
A good portion of rot is near the one and only door... how do I take out the rotten wood and try to reframe etc. without a way to get in and out?? lol
And last, am I freakin' crazy??? Do you think it a wise endeavor or am I off my rocker??? lol
The "need done before we can use her list."
-Recoat roof with Eternabond, Dicor and then some sta-kool.
-repair damage to back corner (seal up, so no more water leaks)
-Most of the main floor and one wall need repair
-install new electric fridge
-4 new tires
The "I wanna make it awesome list."
-paint all the inside
-Add a table and chairs instead of the booth (which we need to pull to replace the wall anyhow.)
-add a small futon (the couch that was in it is gone.)
-new mattress
-new curtains
-led bulbs
-a new bathroom countertop
-install a new stereo
She needs a ton of "little things..." drawers aren't on tracks, some of the faces have come off, replace bulbs, etc. I know it's probably a money pit, and Neither of us have done a huge amount of DIY, but I can see the potential and I'm excited. Now, with all that out of the way and if you've made it this far, , here are my first few (of many to come, I'm sure) questions.
Do I need to remove the outer skin to replace the framing, insulation and inner covering? It looks as if most of the water damage is relegated to the lower half of the walls and the floors, so budget wise, if I can just cut out the bad stuff and splice in to the good wood, I'd rather do that.
A good portion of rot is near the one and only door... how do I take out the rotten wood and try to reframe etc. without a way to get in and out?? lol
And last, am I freakin' crazy??? Do you think it a wise endeavor or am I off my rocker??? lol