Have Trailer, Will Travel: Getting Ready to Sell

Monday, September 17, 2007

Getting Ready to Sell

Well we've completed the exterior and only have a few things left on the interior to fix up, including the floor and the painting, and we are getting ready to sell this project!

It has been quite a project and we are ready to sell it to someone who will be able to use it to its fullest potential!

Here are the latest shots of the exterior. I will post pictures of the finished interior as soon as it is completed.

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About the Trailer - 1964 Refurbished Shasta

Technical Data:

As the pictures show, the original trailer was de-constructed down to the rolling chassis.

All exterior hardware was replaced with stainless-steel. No other RV company does that because of the expense. They always use zinc-plated steel, which eventually rusts and stains the exterior.

Also, the industry standard for frame assemblage is staples. I refrained from using staples and used L-brackets instead. The entire frame is self-standing and a stronger one won't be found.

I installed two independent electrical systems; one runs lights and the air pump (for plumbing pressure), and the other is a 110 volt system on a 15 amp breaker which runs lights and ten (10) outlets. I have also included a new charger for the deep-cycle battery.

The trailer is completely insulated with high-density foam-board insulation. This is also unique to trailer design (also because of cost), where you'll find most manufactured trailers are lined with itchy, fiberglass insulation.

The exterior (skin) is triple-sealed against water damage. First, before installing the foam-board, I mixed a concoction to coat the wooden frame and waterproof it. I used the highest quality water-based exterior wood glue and mixed it (ratio 1/1) with water.
I then "painted" it on the frame. I assembled the skin and sealed the seams with clay tape, after which I closed all gaps and seam edges with latex based silicone caulk. This is preferred over pure silicone because when silicone cures, it sticks to itself better than it sticks to a surface (especially true of smooth surfaces); in other words, if part of it comes off, all of it comes off and you're stuck with lots of water damage. Latex has a grainy texture that resists removal - besides, latex "shares" it's binding element better.

Monday, September 17, 2007

Getting Ready to Sell

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