~The Adventure Continues

So I made it home, managed to get it licensed (after being inspected), and parked it.

The end of that summer (2008) is when I realized the problem with the roof, but knew I would not get to it before the rainy season, so I tarped it.

I also realized my door handle (lock) did not work. Sure, it opened & closed, but I had no keys for it and the cylinder was toast. I was also pretty sure it was missing an internal item. In order to solve this problem, I added a 'lock' to my door. (see pic) Oh, yeah. It looked crappy right there so I added some new aluminum to cover a bunch of ugly screw holes.
Luckily, after doing much research this summer, I now have a fully functioning Bargman handle! Thanks to the first Ebay dude who was nice enough to take picks of his 'identical to mine, but cannot afford' Bargman lock and show me what the innards look like. Thanks to my local locksmith who supplied me with the interior lock lever. Vintage Trailer Supply who supplied me with missing interior part that the locksmith did not have on his old Bargman handle, and the Ebay dude who just happened to actually have an original Bargman lock cylinder, with keys! I call these finds all *PURE LUCK*

So back to last year. I decided to start pulling off the panel wood on each end of the trailer. Luckily it was just the paneling that had water damage. Looks like a good re-sealing job is in order, plus this year I also purchased a Drip Cap for both ends. I got a brand new one for the single window from Vintage Trailer Supply but I'm going to have to paint it as it was white! (?). For the other window I could have ordered 2 more drip caps and made them into 1 big one, but I didn't want to go that route. I luckily found a trailer 'junk yard' that is somewhat local to me that I found a nice big drip cap at. I must go back there soon and find more stuff!

I also was lucky enough to find a front window awning. It came off a trailer that a lady was going to get rid of. (it was a dump!) She let me scavenge parts off of it. The awning is too big right now and have to make it smaller, but at least I have it. In addition to the awning, I got 2 tables. A small one and a big one. The small one is a permanent hinged table that is held up with a hinged bracket. The Larger table I'm going to turn into a outdoor dinette table that will hook onto the side of the trailer. This way we can keep the other Dinette table in the trailer.

Speaking of tables, here is the Formica that I ordered for my counter-tops, back-splash and all of the tables. It's called Aqua Boomerang & I ordered it from Lowes. Not sure what the brand is, but I totally dig it! I consider it a 'must have'. The currrent Formica to me is not 'damaged', but it's just a bit bleah and just seems un-clean. It's a cream color with gold & silver flecks. yes, it's original, but I want more fabulous look, and this Formica fits!


Next Blog...

Mice, mold, mildew and dry rot. Ohh my!