Last night, I was surprised to see Eric backing up with my trailer! It wasn’t what I was envisioning for how I would start this project. Still, it is here and this morning I was able to see the task ahead of me.

I’ve finished watching the series done by Elysia English. There aren’t very many videos that really show the whole process, so their reno series was fun to watch. Now I’m watching videos about gutting them.

The trailer came with a file folder full of receipts and information. Even though it looks really small, it is indeed 14 feet long. Still, I’m not sure I will be able to put my bed in the front end. The center picture shows the work that needs to be done to the front end of the trailer. That is where the ripping is going to begin!

Looking at it in the light of day, I am feeling a little bit daunted by this project.

Here’s what needs immediate attention:

• The floor – super soft near the door. It probably needs to be lifted throughout the camper. Then I will replace the insulation and reseal it with a subfloor and topping.
• The front window – it has a crack along the bottom. There is also water damage below the window.
• The top right hand corner – also damaged.

The plan is to tear out as much as is needed and renew the flooring and insulation throughout. I just need to make one thrust with a crow bar – and that is proving somewhat of a challenge.

I think I’ll do some research on making cupboard doors. I’m not sold on the ones I have.

Any thoughts, encouragements or suggestions are most welcome!

Marcia the Builder (No relation to Bob, although our cat is Two-Ton!)

PS: Here’s the link to Elysia English’s Camper Makeover