Sky Deck Renovation
Just bought a 2003 Thor Citation Sky Deck. 34' Fifth Wheel. Came from Alexander RV in Delaware. Good people to deal with. Here it is on the lot: I just got it down to North Carolina and plan to...
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BurbMan wrote:
Not unlike stick and brick house construction where some of the walls are load bearing, and some are just partitions....the key is figuring out which are which. Same on the RV, don't assume all cabinets are just cabinets....
I always thought these models were cool trailers but the interiors could certainly use some upgrades. I'm not sure I would have been so radical in the demolition...I would have likely left the bed and the slide mechanism it was covering.
Thanks BurbMan. I am eager to move on to the next phase too. Hopefully I'll be able to put more time in in a few weeks.
Most of the work done so far is cosmetic. I will be replacing those bathroom walls with stouter walls, as well as beefing up the structure under the stairs and bathroom floor. I think my biggest issue will be added weight, and making sure it's balanced.
As for the bed, it had to go! It was a rookie mistake not to realize the HappiJac was under it, but even if I had realized the obvious, it would not have deterred me. If anyone knows the best space-saving mechanism to replace it with, I'd appreciate suggestions.
