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Forum: General Chat 09-27-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Finally, the curved beadboard walls are done! My...

Finally, the curved beadboard walls are done! My Quality Day: My Trailer Redo - Days 149-151 - Beadboard Walls Finished...
Forum: General Chat 09-25-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
I'm getting the rest of the insulation figured...

I'm getting the rest of the insulation figured out. Barely made a start.


See My Quality Day: My Trailer Redo - Days 147, 148 - Insulation Experiments...
Forum: General Chat 09-21-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
I have gotten behind the 8-ball in keeping this...

I have gotten behind the 8-ball in keeping this thread up to date. However, before I went on my summer trip with the trailer, I did finish the bench on the other side, installed new exterior lights...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Thanks for the suggestion. Will price one.

Thanks for the suggestion. Will price one.
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
I’m going to try to lay out my dilemma with my...

I’m going to try to lay out my dilemma with my trailer lights more clearly with the options. First, I’ll list them and then add commentary below. Please note, that except for replacing one clearance...
Forum: General Chat 07-16-2021, 12:54 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Painting Complete

The exterior painting is complete!


Scrub-a-Dub (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2021/07/my-trailer-redo-day-123-scrub-dub.html)


Undercoat...
Forum: General Chat 07-16-2021, 12:49 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Extensive Bondo work- better than I thought I...

Extensive Bondo work- better than I thought I could do



Bigger Bondo (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2021/06/my-trailer-redo-day-118-bigger-bondo.html)


The Big Hole...
Forum: General Chat 07-16-2021, 12:41 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
I've been busy! Forgot to post some things here,...

I've been busy! Forgot to post some things here, so I'll catch up. I rehung the door and it is better, but not all the issues are solved. It's as good as it's going to get for now.

Improving the...
Forum: General Chat 09-22-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Yes, I used Citrustrip on the entire trailer. It...

Yes, I used Citrustrip on the entire trailer. It did the job- more work required in some places that others. But it did not damage the fiberglass, and didn't make me want to pass out from the...
Forum: General Chat 07-23-2020, 07:35 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Here's the tour of how far I got the interior...

Here's the tour of how far I got the interior done for this year's trip.



Rollin' in the Sonshine -2020 Interior Tour...
Forum: General Chat 07-20-2020, 07:29 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Maybe I've solved the window bracket roller...

Maybe I've solved the window bracket roller issue.


Window Bracket Rollers (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-trailer-redo-days-114-116-window.html)

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Forum: General Chat 07-19-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Getting the back wall to match, with supports...

Getting the back wall to match, with supports underneath for the table bracket.


Back Wall (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-trailer-redo-days-114-115-back-wall.html)

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Forum: General Chat 07-18-2020, 06:59 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
A little bit closer to a finished look. ...

A little bit closer to a finished look.


Cushion Fun (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-trailer-redo-days-107-114-cushion-fun.html)

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Forum: General Chat 07-17-2020, 09:12 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Starting to close in on all the big stuff that...

Starting to close in on all the big stuff that will be done for this year's trip.



And Some of the Trimmings...
Forum: General Chat 07-16-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
The First Curved Wall is Done- maybe. ...

The First Curved Wall is Done- maybe.


Days 111, 112 (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-trailer-redo-days-111-112-first.html)

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Forum: General Chat 07-14-2020, 05:12 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Thanks Gary- I'm just cutting strips to get...

Thanks Gary- I'm just cutting strips to get around the part under the beadboard. For the ceiling I hope to do what this guy did. I have a source for the foam that is near me- reducing shipping costs....
Forum: General Chat 07-13-2020, 05:32 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Making a small start on the interior walls ...

Making a small start on the interior walls


Starting the Interior Walls (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-trailer-redo-day-110-starting.html)

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Forum: General Chat 07-12-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
The door side bench is actually finished! ...

The door side bench is actually finished!


Door Side Bench Seat (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-trailer-redo-days-108-109-door-side.html)

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Forum: General Chat 07-12-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Not making a decision about the table yet, but...

Not making a decision about the table yet, but discussing the possibilities.


Table Decision Tabled? (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-trailer-redo-day-108-table-decision.html)

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Forum: General Chat 07-10-2020, 06:23 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Door side bench front is done! Days 103,...

Door side bench front is done!


Days 103, 105-107 (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-trailer-redo-days-103-105-107-door.html)

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Forum: General Chat 07-07-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Doing temporary things to make the door latch...

Doing temporary things to make the door latch better and seal better.



Temporary Door Fixes (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-trailer-redo-day-104-temporary-door.html)

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Forum: General Chat 07-07-2020, 06:04 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Gary- it feels SO good. Of course, now I'm...

Gary- it feels SO good. Of course, now I'm semi-terrified of messing the vinyl up with unnecessary holes. However, I've realized that if I get a couple extra in places that don't show much I can just...
Forum: General Chat 07-06-2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
I believe I have stopped all the leaks for the...

I believe I have stopped all the leaks for the time being!


Keeping Water Out (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-trailer-redo-days-95-103-keeping.html)

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Forum: General Chat 07-05-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Thanks to Gary Roys for the idea and the how-to!...

Thanks to Gary Roys for the idea and the how-to! I now have floor drains.


Letting the water out (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-trailer-redo-days-95-102-letting.html)

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Forum: General Chat 07-03-2020, 05:06 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Gosh, thanks, Gary- So much to do. Only 2 weeks...

Gosh, thanks, Gary- So much to do. Only 2 weeks to do enough to get it rolling again. OK, it could roll now, but we prefer beds and a "kitchen" area! :loltu
Forum: General Chat 07-02-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
I'm back at it- two steps forward and one step...

I'm back at it- two steps forward and one step back. This time, one giant step back.



Back to the Shell, Sigh...
Forum: General Chat 09-05-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Some temporary fixes so we can use the trailer...

Some temporary fixes so we can use the trailer this month. I leave home tomorrow!


Rollin' in the Sonshine- Intermediate Rollin'...
Forum: General Chat 08-31-2019, 06:08 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Sounds good! I'll look forward to it. Thanks, for...

Sounds good! I'll look forward to it. Thanks, for the comment about the trailer. I see it done in my head every time I go in it. That's probably good, because otherwise it's just butt ugly.
Forum: General Chat 08-31-2019, 05:48 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Happy for you! We will be on some little pieces...

Happy for you! We will be on some little pieces of the Sheltowee. I sure will say hi to Marie for you.
Forum: General Chat 08-30-2019, 09:00 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Lyle, buddy! Where in the world are you? Miss...

Lyle, buddy! Where in the world are you? Miss you. Marie and I are going hiking in the Red River Gorge, KY. She really can't backpack any more, so we are glamming (haha) in the trailer and day hiking.
Forum: General Chat 08-30-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
I am pretty excited tonight. I met my...

I am pretty excited tonight. I met my intermediate goal of completing the structural members. Then I got to play a little.


Wall 2 and Playtime...
Forum: General Chat 08-29-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Made great progress today! Waiting for...

Made great progress today!


Waiting for Water, and a Wall (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2019/08/my-trailer-redo-day-93-waiting-for.html)

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Forum: General Chat 08-28-2019, 06:42 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
It's finally beginning to look like something is...

It's finally beginning to look like something is happening.



Bracing and a Bench (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2019/08/my-trailer-redo-days-9192-bracing-and.html)

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Forum: General Chat 08-26-2019, 05:33 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Found the leak! Water Woes...

Found the leak!



Water Woes (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2019/08/my-trailer-redo-day-90-water-woes.html)

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Forum: General Chat 08-25-2019, 07:42 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
I will find it more rewarding when I have some...

I will find it more rewarding when I have some assurance this is actually going to hold together. It's a bit like building the ribs after doing the shell of the boat. Quite weird. It's a wonder it...
Forum: General Chat 08-25-2019, 04:50 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Not as much progress as I thought should happen...

Not as much progress as I thought should happen in one afternoon, but at least I'm finally going in the right direction.

Some Bracing Progress...
Forum: General Chat 08-24-2019, 06:34 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
excellent! Gives me something to think about

excellent! Gives me something to think about
Forum: General Chat 08-24-2019, 05:54 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
What kind? Where did you get it? I just looked...

What kind? Where did you get it? I just looked and most is 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Seems like something thinner would work. Would perforated yoga mat "for moisture control" work?


What about this...
Forum: General Chat 08-24-2019, 05:17 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
So maybe I shouldn't have sealed ALL the holes in...

So maybe I shouldn't have sealed ALL the holes in the floor. Not to late to re-open a couple.
Forum: General Chat 08-23-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
some progress, some issues Bracing and...

some progress, some issues


Bracing and Frustrations (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2019/08/my-trailer-redo-days-86-88-bracing-and.html)

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Forum: General Chat 08-23-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
This is a single-walled Companion. I am dismayed...

This is a single-walled Companion. I am dismayed and mystified and looking for ideas. Yesterday, I finished cutting the supports for my trailer interior, and was about to start fiberglassing them in,...
Forum: General Chat 07-30-2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Wheel Wells- covering that raw fiberglass. ...

Wheel Wells- covering that raw fiberglass.


Wheel Wells (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2019/07/my-trailer-redo-days-84-85-wheel-wells.html)

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Forum: General Chat 07-14-2019, 06:10 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
More about the floor- it's making me happy. ...

More about the floor- it's making me happy.



More on the Floor (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2019/07/my-trailer-redo-days-8283-more-on-floor.html)

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Forum: General Chat 07-10-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Making progress- hopefully in the correct order...

Making progress- hopefully in the correct order :D


Floor Preparation (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2019/07/my-trailer-redo-days-8081-floor.html)

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Forum: General Chat 07-04-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
More than you ever wanted to know about my mental...

More than you ever wanted to know about my mental processes in rethinking the electric. But I have to make final decisions before I can put the wiring in the walls.



Electrical Decisions...
Forum: General Chat 06-30-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
I need to back up a step and show what I did...

I need to back up a step and show what I did before I cut those templates



Details About Internal Bracing (https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/2019/06/details-about-internal-bracing-of.html)

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Forum: General Chat 06-29-2019, 07:14 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
I feel as if I made significant progress this...

I feel as if I made significant progress this week, because this step was difficult.



Interior Brace Templates...
Forum: General Chat 05-23-2019, 04:11 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Wow- 9 hours from me (Michigan is a big state)....

Wow- 9 hours from me (Michigan is a big state). But I don't have an event scheduled. I'll think about it
Forum: General Chat 05-23-2019, 03:48 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Hmm. I am an author, and have vendor events...

Hmm. I am an author, and have vendor events scheduled a lot this summer. Not sure. What dates?
Forum: General Chat 05-23-2019, 02:30 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 34,734
Posted By Joan of Shark
Thanks for this idea, Dave & Paula

Thanks for this idea, Dave & Paula
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