Restoring 1965 Skyline Layton
Hello, I've heard some great things about the community so I thought I would start here and check it out. My name is Ray and I recently purchased a 1965 Skyline Layton 12ft trailer. My first attempt...
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Westend and Gbopp, Thanks so much for the Hello and information.
For nearly 4 years I Volunteered for the Forest Service surviving on a daily stipend but with housing and such included. I fell in love with the outdoors while wondering throughout the Southern High Desert and North Eastern mountains including Alaska. I've been cooped up for several years care giving for my father and truly believe it was fate that I was all but given this trailer. I feel almost compelled to do a bang up job on it.
I was considering using the Aluminum over wood for the weight difference. Also, I had planned on taking my time over the next cpl of months piddling with the restoration.
I am surprised the lack of available power from solar panels today.I am hoping to be able to make 2-3 day trips to the beach and mountains. I wont need a ac unit but I am curious to know how folks go about showering. As a trail ranger I use to go out into the back country with a 5 gal solar bag and tube. I would hang it up and allow the sun to heat the water. Same ol same today?
Ive removed the door and started on the inside by removing some of the items that needed to be cleaned. The picture below is the worse of the trailer. The rest isnt so bad.
For nearly 4 years I Volunteered for the Forest Service surviving on a daily stipend but with housing and such included. I fell in love with the outdoors while wondering throughout the Southern High Desert and North Eastern mountains including Alaska. I've been cooped up for several years care giving for my father and truly believe it was fate that I was all but given this trailer. I feel almost compelled to do a bang up job on it.
I was considering using the Aluminum over wood for the weight difference. Also, I had planned on taking my time over the next cpl of months piddling with the restoration.
I am surprised the lack of available power from solar panels today.I am hoping to be able to make 2-3 day trips to the beach and mountains. I wont need a ac unit but I am curious to know how folks go about showering. As a trail ranger I use to go out into the back country with a 5 gal solar bag and tube. I would hang it up and allow the sun to heat the water. Same ol same today?
Ive removed the door and started on the inside by removing some of the items that needed to be cleaned. The picture below is the worse of the trailer. The rest isnt so bad.
