November 2017, much delayed update

Well.... certain people, you know who you, are have been asking (bugging) for an update.  I know it has been several months since I posted our progress but it is not because we have not been working.

We had hoped to go on a trip in August but at some point over the summer we realized there was no way and there was no point in trying to kill ourselves.  So we reset our expectations.  Big relief.

We also had another storm and that required attention.  Fortunately, more water than wind and our house and property is fine.  The trailer had to evacuate and we really appreciate Tim and Laurie for letting us use their garage.

Also thanks to my electrical guru Bob for his patience and Paul for continuing consultation and encouragement.

Anyway, in honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and inevitable questions, here are pictures of our progress.  I think we will be really finished

Susan working on the benches in the front of the trailer.

The roof, note we chose not to put a vent up there, too paranoid about leaks!



Window installation in the front.



Back window installation.



Side window installed too.



 




We had to remake the door, we took a standard interior door, cut it down, reinforced and painted and painted and painted.   You can see what it took to even cut the door. Actually fit...... amazing.

The trailer was taken to the painter twice.  We had a "miscommunication" and the painter did not paint the roof.  The painter wanted the door and baggage compartment installed so we did.

First time to the painter, no problems towing but I went really slow and prayed for no rain.  On the way back, I had to find a gas station under cover.

The  paint job turned out okay, a bit of drama, but it got done.

So, while all this was going on Susan was at work on the interior.  A trip to Ikea helped.  Here are some images of the inside.

Susan and I in the bed for the first time - she will kill me for this.

The back, it is hard to take pictures in there.

Right side, see wiring not yet installed.

Galley, left side.

Right side.

Front with shelf on top and table showing.

Table installed, under the front seats is storage.

And finally, the outside lights are working!  I am not an electrician and Bob was there every step of the way to patiently explore all the problems.  My initial wiring was okay but I did put a screw through one of the back light wires and I had to figure out which one it was.  Anyway, they are working!

So, we have the inside wiring, fender and few other things.  Should not be long now..

Thanks for reading, Happy Thanksgiving!