'74 Compact II restoration started

[May Yamamoto]

Thanks for the info. Fran, your Reno is very impressive and I hope your move goes smoothly and safely from Wa.

I do plan on going to the RV Surplus, too. If I can find a lift mechanism like Fran's, I can give Cheri or whoever wants it my old hardware that is still good. Cheri, if your close to L.A. and want to carpool, let me know. Hope to meet you all soon.

Thanks
May

[francene]

Finally work on this trailer is just about done. Definitely a labor of love. I look forward to using it next year.
Here are some photos of her; almost all parts have been replaced or refurbished.
Thanks to all who helped me, and all who inspired me, especially Chuck Hagen who got me started.

[francene]

More Compact II renovation photos

[Bobbie Mayer]

Looks great, Fran! It may be too nice to use once you are done.

[Chuck H]

Francene, you've done a wonderful job and what an undertaking. You know what they say, No Guts, No Glory. Hope you enjoy many years of traveling with your Compact. Chuck H.

[Otters]

Beautiful job Francene. You should be proud. I hope you get to spend a lot of time in it having wonderful adventures.

[francene]

Hi Bobbie,
I like how it turned out, but won't be fussy about using the trailer... I hope! Kind of like a new car until it gets some dirt on it.
Besides, we are so overdue to get to the parks!

[francene]

Originally Posted by Chuck H

Francene, you've done a wonderful job and what an undertaking. You know what they say, No Guts, No Glory. Hope you enjoy many years of traveling with your Compact. Chuck H.

Thanks for your comments, Chuck. Visiting you and seeing what you did to your Compact II helped me so much; it gave me ideas and inspiration. I didn't know where to start, the thing was such a mess. You probably noticed some things I copied from your renovation. The padded doorway was a must; no more bruised foreheads!

Thanks again,
Fran

[francene]

Thanks, Otter. We will enjoy using it next year.
I did enjoy the work; I huess there's always tweaking and improvements in the future.

Best,
Fran

[JBuchanan]

Hey Joe, where did you get supplies for your compact? I am starting a reno this summer and idk where to start. Did you have a book or a website? Thanks in advance. Jan

[JBuchanan]

Francene those pics were amazing!!! So helpful. I just found then in the email. So another stupid basic question, is the only frame the frame for the cabinets? Nothing in the dining/sleeping area? Thanks again! Jan

[francene]

Jan, Thank you and yours is not a stupid question at all. I did build a wood frame for the bed/seating area. Frame in a rectangular bed platform and cover with the 1/4" luan on the front. The tops of the platform were 1/2" or so plywood, with a piano hinge at the wall side. You can make the bed any size you want; bigger will shrink the other cabinet sizes, obviously, but it's something to consider in the planning stages. Enjoy!