Sitting for almost 20 years...
So, I got a 1975 Terry 18' trailer for free. It needs work, and I am pretty handy. I plan to use it in the middle of nowhere, not at those pretty parks with hookups. I was surprised to pop the g...
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Of course, you should do whatever pleases you.
If it were me and I wanted to use it right away, I'd be tempted to put down some very thin subflooring, cut to fit the open areas- especially if the current floor is covered with linoleum and only soft without obvious signs of impending failure. Keep the weight down.
Fix the brakes.
edit: not a PUP
Replace any rubber sections of propane line. Test it all for leaks.
Clean and inspect battery connections. Test the voltage at a few locations for acceptable voltage drop. If too much, continue testing and searching until you find the problem.
Fill water tank with water and test pump. Pressure test lines. Then when all is good, add bleach to tank (search forum for sanitize water)
Use some spray lube in the key slot of all locks.
How much time and money you put into it is up to you. Good luck!
If it were me and I wanted to use it right away, I'd be tempted to put down some very thin subflooring, cut to fit the open areas- especially if the current floor is covered with linoleum and only soft without obvious signs of impending failure. Keep the weight down.
Fix the brakes.
edit: not a PUP
Replace any rubber sections of propane line. Test it all for leaks.
Clean and inspect battery connections. Test the voltage at a few locations for acceptable voltage drop. If too much, continue testing and searching until you find the problem.
Fill water tank with water and test pump. Pressure test lines. Then when all is good, add bleach to tank (search forum for sanitize water)
Use some spray lube in the key slot of all locks.
How much time and money you put into it is up to you. Good luck!
