Thursday, June 17, 2010

A few random shots and an Update

There has been quite a bit of activity in and around Margarita lately. My husband comes home everyday from his day job and works on her until dark sets in and he runs the risk of mosquitoes carrying him away.

  • All of the windows have now been resealed.
  • The rims have been replaced and she has brand new tires.
  • Dan broke the toilet getting it out...I'm still not quite sure why that had to come out...but an new one is on it's way.
  • New blinds are on order.
  • I am working on the curtains for the front windshield and the back window.
  • Lots of mechanical stuff got looked at, updated, and/or fixed.
  • Headliner fabric is awaiting our pick up as well as the thin plywood for that job.
  • All of the molded plastic ceiling/wall parts got repaired and repainted.
  • A Fantastic Fan went in and the AC is working great!
  • I think the power inverter was replaced but that could have been something else.
  • The two seats from the rear and the top bunk have received a good outside scrubbing and are ready to go back in. The dinette and the bottom bunk are next.
  • Expensive mattress topper was purchased for the "Bed" in the back.
  • Fresh water tank has been repaired
  • Hot water tank got resealed and has been replaced
  • Black water tank was repaired
  • Foam insulation added in various locations
I am betting that there is a whole lot of other stuff done...either that or my husband just likes to lay underneath it for the sheer joy of it.





I'm happy that the dog is making her self at home in there. Nothing says "OURS" like a good ol' layer her dog fur covering it. Seriously though, she is not much of a car traveler and is even rather uncomfortable in other people's homes. I am really hoping that the motorhome will be just an extension of the house for her so that her travel anxiety is reduced.

I will be adding specific blog topics on the tires, the headliner, the plastic ceiling/wall pieces, the blinds, the window seals, the curtains and anything else I have receipts and pictures for.

More to come!

2 comments:

  1. We are looking to purchase a GMC. I know that whatever we chose, it is going to need some work. I hope you don't mind if I email questions from time to time!

    Can you tell me what you used to repaint the plastic trim? I assume that regular spray paint won't last too long.

    Bob

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  2. We used a Kyrlon product rated for plastics. We used two different types but both in the same color. One was a satin finish and one had a bit of a texture to it. The one with the texture was used for the front edge of the big front ceiling piece. It had cracked up at the front middle. We (my husband) did repair the crack before painting it. It did crack again and we will be devising another repair method and then repainting. I will post that project as I am guessing others are in the same condition.

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