To re-do or to not to redo, she questions

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When I started looking for a trailer I really just wanted a comfortable bed out of the rain. I also really liked the idea of creative redos. I pictured a wild gypsy caravan. I was going to take out the closet and kitchen, possibly leaving the stove for rainy morning coffee making; install plywood bulkheads (with wild gypsy paint job)for roof support right inside the door and across the "hall" and have a kingsize bed. Turn the front bunks into a dinette and that would be it.

Well it didn't quite go that way. Steve had an opinion too. To my surprise he turned out to be a restore and preserve kinda guy. I must say it's easier. Since I was glad to buy a trailer that hadn't been altered much I thought better to play it safe till we use it awhile and see if we're going to keep it. We have changed the cushions, hinges, cabinet doors, and soon the table, but we kept the original parts and will store them (for awhile anyway) for posterity.

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:shg
I've soaked up every word in this thread so far--brilliant all of you.

I too want to replace everything I can with luxurious hardwoods and unnecessary brass fittings, but when is it necessary to stop--specifically, when is the carrying capacity of the frame and underpinings maxed out?

I've just had to had some major axel tweaking because the body sat so low that the tires couldn't be changed. I want to treat my Scamp gently so it will last for many years.

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Hi, Cathy! :wave Welcome to the board. You'll find more great ideas here than can fit in one trailer. Lots and lots, from practical to fun.

Capacities. You have load capacities on your tires as well as your axle. I think that you will find that natural wood isn't as heavy as the MDF that is used in most trailers, so you should be okay there.

I had a 2200# axle on my 16', so I had a new 3500# axle put on and 14'' tires.

Okay. Now let me see what else I can add...... ;)

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Orginally posted by Cathy B

:shg
I've soaked up every word in this thread so far--brilliant all of you.

I too want to replace everything I can with luxurious hardwoods and unnecessary brass fittings, but when is it necessary to stop--specifically, when is the carrying capacity of the frame and underpinings maxed out?

I've just had to had some major axel tweaking because the body sat so low that the tires couldn't be changed. I want to treat my Scamp gently so it will last for many years.

Hi Cathy
Its time to stop doing mods when you stop (Die).Carry on have fun and enjoy.Thinking up little things to do which will improve your lifestyle is what counts.
:wave

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Thanks to someone else's perseverance I now have a copy of the picture of Pete's bed. this is from the RatHaus. or Pete and the Rat Ladies.
(Hope you don't mine the theft, Pete) but I love this bed.
<img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3eca8b3daff53Rear Bunk.jpg/>