Rivets in tight spaces

[Isaac M]

I've been replacing the rivets in our 19' Scamp and had to contort myself to reach the bottom one along the side bath wall that is behind the heater.





Yes...I fit through the small door by the fridge

All I can say is good thing that my wife hasn't been able to put that extra weight on me that she's been trying to do for the last 9 years.

I just put on the new axle, wheels and tires this week. I almost have all the rivets replaced. My five-year-old made me install the new water fill port and electrical box today. A few more hardware items to redo on the exterior and then I'll be ready for the leak tests. Once I make sure there are no leaks, I can reassemble the inside and install the hardwood floor (I've got quite a bit torn apart).

-Isaac

[Gina D.]

sure... blame it on the 5 year old...

[Suz]

Ah, yes, the contortionist factor of rivet application and other small trailer repair procedures, I know it well. I have gotten myself in some pretty tight places to repair rivets and other things. I was momentarily caught inside one of those small cabinets once. I was able to get my shoulders in just far enough to work, but when it came time to exit ... well, the trailer finally decided to release me.