Craig & Donna’s ’84 U-Haul 13’ Renovation

[mary and bob]

Craig: sent you a PM. We are taking our Uhaul south end of this month for a few weeks, probably run I-78 & I-81 in PA, unless we do the bay bridge/tunnel route to Norfolk, VA. Depends on the weather. Bob

[Craig D. Thompson]

Yes, avoid I-95 at all costs!!!

[Pam Garlow]

Craig, I removed the front bunk in mine (I notice that yours is also gone) and I also removed that large fiberglass 'bump out' under the window. The hinge for the bumk was attached to it, and the bunk folded down against it . By removing the bump out, you will have a nice vertical wall under the window instead of the ledge. It was just a matter of removing the screws and 'muscling' it off the wall. I also had to loosen up the trim ring around the window and pull it out from underneath. There is an unfinished section of fiberglass that will be exposed (just like the area on the ceiling). I just cover mine up with decorative pillows. I love the extra room !!

[Craig D. Thompson]

Pam,

I have been looking at that bump-out and contemplating whether I wanted to remove it. My only concern is about the stiffness of the wall under the window and how much stiffness that bump-out is contributing.

If you push on the window and below the window from the outside, is that wall still rigid?

We keep the bed made up, never use the dinette so we are counting on using the front bench so that might be a very good mod for us.

Thanks for sharing that.

Craig T.

[Marty D]

Originally Posted by Pat B Ohio

Hey Marty, what brand is that heat pump/AC? The ones I found have been too wide for the narrow U-Haul closet......

Hi Pat,

Sorry to be a day late getting this to you. Had a main drain back up at home that I had to take care of.

The heat pump/air conditioner is an "Edge Star" It's been in the CT for about 2 years now, and has worked great for us. It might take a few days, but I can get some pics for you if you want.

Marty D

[Mike in NC]

Hi Floyd.
You were right. I was just outside looking at the furnace in my U-haul. I shined a flashlight up into the exhaust vent and, sure enough, a big dirt daubers nest in the center pipe! It doesn't seem to be completely clogged, but it sure looks ugly. Well, I guess I will find the repair manual on here and try to clean the thing out. Thanks again Floyd, and everyone else for all the info.