What have we done?!?

[sharon]

Hi Sue from another west coaster...only waaay south of you! Tina's right, size doesn't matter where rv's are concerned! Can't wait to see pictures...even better "before, during and after"! Don't be shy about asking for advice on color schemes, wood V vinyl, table V chair..etc...I can garantee that we'll all have an opinion!!

[Travelinana]

Welcome Sue, no doubt you will form a real bond with your trailer as you work...the saying 'Less is more' can really apply with RV's..alot to be said for being able to park in tight & remote places, move on with less hassle..good luck and keep us posted.

[VickieP]

Hi Sue & welcome to the forum!

[linann]

Hi and welcome! Bolers are so neat, can't wait to read about the renovations. I also have a small trailer and appreciate having a nice inside bed. However, one of the best things about camping is being outside and sitting around campfires.

[Liz]

Welcome to the forum, Sue. I look forward to watching the Xtreme RV Home Makeover!

[sunshinecruiserTN]

Welcome and we have another renovator on the forum, Yakin. I'm sure she can answer a lot ofyour questions. Can't wait to see pix.

[OutandAbout]

Welcome Sue. I love those little fiberglass trailers. Can't wait for some pics of the trailer and your fur babies. Linda

[RitaMc]

Welcom Sue,
Also welcome to the vintage trailer world! We have a 1969 Shasta Loflyte that we renovated and took on a trip to AZ last fall. The roof needed sealing, all windows needed new seals. Parts of the frame were rotted and needed to be replaced. The interior was in rought shape (it had been used as a hunting shack). We did not want to tear out the paneling and replace so I primed (2 coats) and painted it (2 coats). The curtains needed replacing and the cushions while in good shape needed new slip covers. The electric brakes had been removed so we replaced those. The front passenger corner had damage, looking like it had rammed a cement block wall, that corner had to be rebuilt and the skin "smoothed" out. The skin was corroded and the aluminum around the windows dark. Every inch of it was cleaned and polished. It took us 2 summers to get it road worthy. Looking back I guess ignorance is bliss because if we had known how bad it was and how many hours it would take to get it usable we might have given up. But we love it. Neither of us like a dark interior and the pale yellow interior is so bright and cheerful. Lots of windows so we feel like we can see all the outdoors like in the pop up we used prior to the Shasta. The only drawback is there is no bathroom. While we prefer using campground showers instead of hauling water around we do prefer a toilet for those night time calls. There is no space to store the porta potty. On our two week trip it sat in the center of the trailer covered with a towel. it was the elephant in the room no one wanted toa cknowledge. We like the trailer as it can be towed by our Jeep Cherokee and we wanted something under 2000 lbs to tow. Several weeks ago we went to the local RV show looking for modern lite trailers. OF the 2 brands on ddisplay we didn't like either. Windows too small, interiors too dark,paneled in darker colors. So at the end of the day we looked at each other and said "Let's keep the Shasta!". We had taken the old furnace out and now John will do some carpentry work to make that area a storage area for the assembled Port a Potty. I can't wait to take off this summer! We love the vintage trailer. And just think of the moeny we will save on gas . If we didn't have this trailer we wouldn't be able to travel like we want to. We just can't afford a big truck and large 5th wheel. My only advice to you is make sure there are no leaks! Both of my sisters own vintage trailers and both trailers have had to have windows resealed. It's a common problem in these old trailers. Enjoy. Hope to hear how the renovation goes. Keep us posted. Rita

[Readytogo]

Welcome Sue. Keep us posted on your projects. I have no knowledge of vintage trailers to help you with, but I remember seeing many out camping with my parents growing up and wonder where they are now! Jump in here often and if you need advice on anything from rving to home projects, to pet training ask us. You will get many different answers and you can just pick out the one you like best!!! Wendy

[slgulezian]

Hi Sue, I'm Sharon from S.W. Florida. I am new here also. Welcome. The ladies here are so nice and helpful and fun. You will love it! Good for you! Its fun making it your own. I am in the process of finding a rv to buy. I want to live in it as a single full timer and travel. Looking forward to this so much, I can't wait. I just wish the price of gas was not so high. If it continues to climb we all will be living in rv... lol. look forward to your pictures.