The plot thickens
So, I bought my first camper last weekend. Admittedly, I didn't/don't know a lot about them. I wanted a small trailer that my Ford Explorer could pull without issues. Long story short, bought a 2004 Keystone Cabana 1701 hybrid TT. Spent $3,500 which seemed like a decent deal and the trailer does appear to be almost unused inside.
But....
Now that I've got it home, there are some serious issues with the bunks. I don't think the camper has been used much, but it has obviously sat outside wet.
Tonight, I removed the front bunk canvas entirely. The prior owner installed a mixed bag of screws and bolts of all different sizes. Quite a bad looking situation. The door itself appears to be rotten. I haven't studied it in depth yet, but there is definite loss of structure in places inside the door.
I feel pretty good about the body of the trailer. Not saying its perfect, but it seems pretty solid. Going to reseal the roof and freshen up the caulking a bit, but my main concern are the two bunks. Haven't gotten into the rear one yet, but I do not like what I am seeing on the front. Even the canvas is pretty rough around where it seals to the camper body. I am afraid I am going to have to fix the bunk door and replace the canvas.
The problem is two fold. Obviously I don't want to sink too much money into it, but it was my first one and the learning is happening right now. Got to jump in sometimes. I own the trailer now and have to fix it.
But the second problem is how to fix? is fixing this door easy? Could an regular RV moble tech tackle the job?
I'm a bit nervous about this thing. Hoping it works out in the end and I can have fun with it soon.
But....
Now that I've got it home, there are some serious issues with the bunks. I don't think the camper has been used much, but it has obviously sat outside wet.
Tonight, I removed the front bunk canvas entirely. The prior owner installed a mixed bag of screws and bolts of all different sizes. Quite a bad looking situation. The door itself appears to be rotten. I haven't studied it in depth yet, but there is definite loss of structure in places inside the door.
I feel pretty good about the body of the trailer. Not saying its perfect, but it seems pretty solid. Going to reseal the roof and freshen up the caulking a bit, but my main concern are the two bunks. Haven't gotten into the rear one yet, but I do not like what I am seeing on the front. Even the canvas is pretty rough around where it seals to the camper body. I am afraid I am going to have to fix the bunk door and replace the canvas.
The problem is two fold. Obviously I don't want to sink too much money into it, but it was my first one and the learning is happening right now. Got to jump in sometimes. I own the trailer now and have to fix it.
But the second problem is how to fix? is fixing this door easy? Could an regular RV moble tech tackle the job?
I'm a bit nervous about this thing. Hoping it works out in the end and I can have fun with it soon.
