First post, first TT, big project
I have been lurking and reading for a few days. Absorbing a lot of info so I don't have to ask the same old questions. I have been given a 1981 Terry Taurus 19' camper. A friend at work had someo...
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Welcome to the Forum.
The Terry is one trailer that is worth the effort to restore. IIRC, Forum member UPBuilder restored a Terry. He lives in the Northern US, also. He proceeded like me and any areas that needed framing got the full insulation treatment. It is the #1 thing to do to add comfort (and maybe some structural durability too).
Yes, you're going to find some cobble from previous owners, most likely in places to stop water infiltration. Rip it out and get it right would be my suggestion. The air conditioners seal with a foam gasket but if the condensate pan is allowed to get plugged and water overflows, it may rot the roof around the opening and cause a dip in the roof. Roof failure follows after that.
It sounds like you have plenty of good experience so fixing a trailer will be second nature. Your appliances look good and the converter may work well for you. Some of these older converters were built back in the days of component-on-board with a big transformer and large rectifiers that will dissipate the heat well. All that means is a power supply that will deliver good, constant power. Yours is rated at 40 amps, a pretty substantial supply.
Cool to see another restorer onboard. Good luck and I'll be following along.
The Terry is one trailer that is worth the effort to restore. IIRC, Forum member UPBuilder restored a Terry. He lives in the Northern US, also. He proceeded like me and any areas that needed framing got the full insulation treatment. It is the #1 thing to do to add comfort (and maybe some structural durability too).
Yes, you're going to find some cobble from previous owners, most likely in places to stop water infiltration. Rip it out and get it right would be my suggestion. The air conditioners seal with a foam gasket but if the condensate pan is allowed to get plugged and water overflows, it may rot the roof around the opening and cause a dip in the roof. Roof failure follows after that.
It sounds like you have plenty of good experience so fixing a trailer will be second nature. Your appliances look good and the converter may work well for you. Some of these older converters were built back in the days of component-on-board with a big transformer and large rectifiers that will dissipate the heat well. All that means is a power supply that will deliver good, constant power. Yours is rated at 40 amps, a pretty substantial supply.
Cool to see another restorer onboard. Good luck and I'll be following along.
