tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30406463655659514562024-03-01T19:07:58.847-06:00Misadventures with a 1976 Apache Mesa PopupOur first camper and it's a very non-new 1976 Apache Mesa!Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-7004472608343049302012-11-27T20:38:00.002-06:002012-11-27T20:38:42.126-06:00Our little Apache has gone to a new home in San AntonioWell, I guess this is the last post on this blog! Our little Apache Mesa that we brought down from Michigan is now enroute to San Antonio. A wonderful family bought it and are planning many more adventures (probably much more adventurous than ours!).<br />
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I realized that we didn't post much in the last year or so and we should have! In that time we went to Pendernales Falls, Garner State Park, Wimberly... all fairly local but great times none the less. The camper has had some additional changes - noticeably new mattresses, rims, new custom table inside and a change in the layout (fridge by the door).<br />
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Apaches are great campers, perfect size and not like anything else out there. And they come in ORANGE!<br />
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Thanks for reading ... JasonJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-44666325679968482282011-10-16T20:29:00.002-05:002011-10-16T20:32:05.499-05:00Made it alive back from Garner!We had a great time at Garner state park, despite the rain! We actually made it there and back and missed any big downpours - the real heavy rain was Saturday night when we went to sleep. Then it came down in buckets. Our awning did not make it, I neglected to leave one side down so the water could run out so it just filled up until BLOOOOSH it broke...<div><br /></div><div>All in all it was fun, had a campfire, kids and dog went swimming, nice food and company..</div><div><br /></div><div>More photos when they are off the camera.</div><div><br /></div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-17581284419671485902011-08-01T21:53:00.002-05:002011-08-01T21:55:38.431-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVWxtTd6BfUaKDzz-L3pHsTungH7evTLtNrPGnUW3mtA624RQcsdunNUoysv5J9ZjFdABF8utolDOPa3Sbxt-WmAJetnVzta4oWhEfML7rM_Xrjtzc65NmDULEuHglfpOrE2ZgBPyCqM0/s800/AC_Bracket_Outside.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 640px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVWxtTd6BfUaKDzz-L3pHsTungH7evTLtNrPGnUW3mtA624RQcsdunNUoysv5J9ZjFdABF8utolDOPa3Sbxt-WmAJetnVzta4oWhEfML7rM_Xrjtzc65NmDULEuHglfpOrE2ZgBPyCqM0/s800/AC_Bracket_Outside.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8bIiiMTH7NsRnPZTXseLx3cdDOz48ONaRj5zZel8CML5QIsKqphtCVi4kC0xdjbeCao9EyTOZWya3UetVv8EBWQDzJm39wqc0X04lu2BEHqo2sAW3V9nV6qi-H0T_vuOTbT_HnS-s_E/s800/Mesa_Awning_Frame.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8bIiiMTH7NsRnPZTXseLx3cdDOz48ONaRj5zZel8CML5QIsKqphtCVi4kC0xdjbeCao9EyTOZWya3UetVv8EBWQDzJm39wqc0X04lu2BEHqo2sAW3V9nV6qi-H0T_vuOTbT_HnS-s_E/s800/Mesa_Awning_Frame.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Took too long to post this! We've been working on it, but just haven't taken the time to write. Since our first voyage we have ditched the portable AC in favor of a window unit, are working on the awning, and are finishing up the faucet/drain. The next camp out will be awesome!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-32132672869277741852011-05-30T11:38:00.001-05:002011-05-30T11:38:37.242-05:00Our maiden voyage!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ-4baVRp7Fg8urxr3NdC-63NMzVH2PV7ApZArwR5wUJtyxslDVrDZ-KZKvskYSeWJFD9o529xsyxV6BPlLSknGNBp_rEwVcZk_3g9Tds_EwS23ybAixw3jp3HmpF7tkPS-CIVT08hnrs/s1600/photo-717243.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ-4baVRp7Fg8urxr3NdC-63NMzVH2PV7ApZArwR5wUJtyxslDVrDZ-KZKvskYSeWJFD9o529xsyxV6BPlLSknGNBp_rEwVcZk_3g9Tds_EwS23ybAixw3jp3HmpF7tkPS-CIVT08hnrs/s320/photo-717243.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612549522398802386" /></a></p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-74474303739952858942011-05-27T19:52:00.000-05:002011-05-27T19:53:19.324-05:00We made it!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVGJkYWuLgLY7sWNEK7K5qJQ90TjkI5G03Gte6Di65ZFfy6ubSl0RtOhQBvxRhhbJTfQwhF56YelsfS_qy93Ge0Cp2qdIBrjmPq6iFCN0FeytxhrXA26bdAUR18Qiu8qzW_MLfS1Xx694/s1600/photo-799325.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVGJkYWuLgLY7sWNEK7K5qJQ90TjkI5G03Gte6Di65ZFfy6ubSl0RtOhQBvxRhhbJTfQwhF56YelsfS_qy93Ge0Cp2qdIBrjmPq6iFCN0FeytxhrXA26bdAUR18Qiu8qzW_MLfS1Xx694/s320/photo-799325.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611563749800828690" /></a></p>Our first camping trip with the camper!Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-91410070805169121932011-05-27T15:45:00.001-05:002011-05-27T15:45:55.851-05:00Hitched up and ready to roll...<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBlKdYoX8KiJHjhOqMHin21mEn2-sl-rOdo4p7-cE39E4FbQe2wUl1mizpTkJEfC6803wQP9L3_Ig_pgzrql6L98ijh-wcWX3P8Sw13eqbrhvQnycZTVR3SGlIeIqSgxi5wterKOMKmCI/s1600/photo-755852.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBlKdYoX8KiJHjhOqMHin21mEn2-sl-rOdo4p7-cE39E4FbQe2wUl1mizpTkJEfC6803wQP9L3_Ig_pgzrql6L98ijh-wcWX3P8Sw13eqbrhvQnycZTVR3SGlIeIqSgxi5wterKOMKmCI/s320/photo-755852.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611499997665667234" /></a></p>Almost.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-53446993485305718162011-05-27T15:26:00.000-05:002011-05-27T15:27:01.113-05:00Packed up and getting ready to hit the road<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2aqK2-Jb-wxq_YSA24aoMbc46BUmLLH9Ds5Bchf50gyO_Qdtm2_RJL6eG805DmAYJnSFvlBagzsjJQm0C1bqGv_aGA0EZJ5bQ04BZYS4K5u1y4bOgyBDp3KGNWsDyqUlaFGCua0FqME/s1600/photo-721114.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2aqK2-Jb-wxq_YSA24aoMbc46BUmLLH9Ds5Bchf50gyO_Qdtm2_RJL6eG805DmAYJnSFvlBagzsjJQm0C1bqGv_aGA0EZJ5bQ04BZYS4K5u1y4bOgyBDp3KGNWsDyqUlaFGCua0FqME/s320/photo-721114.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611495123497931026" /></a></p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-1736105279190750312011-05-21T09:11:00.002-05:002011-05-21T09:12:02.325-05:00Steam cleaning the bench cushions!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidI-cXe_lC9QvJVJorjjND5XfzpegVTqFUF1gD7eM6NwPTbu9pGc3tOY6-OnXElvYvLbAbqDjWZd33X8om-CoNQJphGto0TY_Q_ZIBRjvq6xnHAv7vNlaHGi9qMZ1rhGmSQ3aksdKcfdE/s1600/photo-722326.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidI-cXe_lC9QvJVJorjjND5XfzpegVTqFUF1gD7eM6NwPTbu9pGc3tOY6-OnXElvYvLbAbqDjWZd33X8om-CoNQJphGto0TY_Q_ZIBRjvq6xnHAv7vNlaHGi9qMZ1rhGmSQ3aksdKcfdE/s320/photo-722326.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609171978244811058" /></a></p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-6508081312372213352011-05-21T09:11:00.001-05:002011-05-21T09:11:13.801-05:00Working on the curtains...<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0g2D8PSNQMqL88OZBU4k8jHO4uCQRyhvG8gmouNW6j9xNTqXO9MTP8hsVoQ-65khEmV_HwUuR9Ycxkv3sWwMGs6YBnCRudqn6NVF171Q9Pw0nWHUFvRfN-sumgsvpKI7F_SqELuU6AF8/s1600/photo-773801.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0g2D8PSNQMqL88OZBU4k8jHO4uCQRyhvG8gmouNW6j9xNTqXO9MTP8hsVoQ-65khEmV_HwUuR9Ycxkv3sWwMGs6YBnCRudqn6NVF171Q9Pw0nWHUFvRfN-sumgsvpKI7F_SqELuU6AF8/s320/photo-773801.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609171774442580514" /></a></p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-54758484537505892472011-05-15T21:28:00.004-05:002011-05-15T21:33:37.774-05:00New photos - almost there!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6vtefIVGVEmVsElI7n7aWYHAbBTNYgAxAZeY5zSd1-8-Cp1yQ4DfPsB6b7TMUtHCh66Flgq3A1E6_0nw0xvnK_Ll2L7xT2AY_F29mQVvfSgJg77EOB_SwERtzi60AVVTYsaf_TjHszQ/s1600/PICT0016.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6vtefIVGVEmVsElI7n7aWYHAbBTNYgAxAZeY5zSd1-8-Cp1yQ4DfPsB6b7TMUtHCh66Flgq3A1E6_0nw0xvnK_Ll2L7xT2AY_F29mQVvfSgJg77EOB_SwERtzi60AVVTYsaf_TjHszQ/s400/PICT0016.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607135398688041714" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUyPKfH7DeD7gozFZGPDDkwHTNL8KVgDa2SEQk-prCXTNQ_VGHF_M56uzgW-A7s7KeS8eFO54vipaPWLYOFjiO_E5ZNdGRlfB6x54xKz0JX-fsfl76xxEaM7LamxekD3mtkHgYAoV5bLQ/s1600/PICT0020.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUyPKfH7DeD7gozFZGPDDkwHTNL8KVgDa2SEQk-prCXTNQ_VGHF_M56uzgW-A7s7KeS8eFO54vipaPWLYOFjiO_E5ZNdGRlfB6x54xKz0JX-fsfl76xxEaM7LamxekD3mtkHgYAoV5bLQ/s400/PICT0020.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607135398700343650" /></a><br />Ok - been promising for a while now, so here they are!<div><br /></div><div>What a change from the first time we opened it up, this weekend got a lot done, the axle is in, wheels painted and installed, interior basically all there (plumbing and electrical not hooked up tho), exterior lights all in place and basically tested...</div><div><br /></div><div>Still need to find the right fridge, and test it all. We bought curtain material and new sheets so that is ready too.</div><div><br /></div><div>More photos coming up!</div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-78949393020512285182011-05-14T15:33:00.002-05:002011-05-15T21:27:50.734-05:00New axle almost in<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYG8lFfDoVd6Ou3gOuO_EbDGifbifmxeuysqQAwNyMOQ2ngnILrVVGbPrr0triK3W9E5-Xd1t0Qk3FOuAb6wbX2IZ6Fh6KxAnQfQl9UKghyd7kxVa5Tf8-miAwjs32eeI9q53GVdbES5c/s1600/photo-735325.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYG8lFfDoVd6Ou3gOuO_EbDGifbifmxeuysqQAwNyMOQ2ngnILrVVGbPrr0triK3W9E5-Xd1t0Qk3FOuAb6wbX2IZ6Fh6KxAnQfQl9UKghyd7kxVa5Tf8-miAwjs32eeI9q53GVdbES5c/s320/photo-735325.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606672795279764946" /></a>Axle looks GREAT! Really nice fit and finish and once I got all the old bolts off a snap to install. It was a bear to do with the rotozip but much better than fighting with rusted on bolts/nuts. I can't believe I dented the cap already.</p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-32761693430732025022011-05-12T20:35:00.000-05:002011-05-13T12:46:11.815-05:00Woo hoo! It's coming together!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiszBfXhrw9XIJu0Rl-yJ5jF5bSdroqdLUwGhj59gOxF290DjD_Y82keyCAVKRC7G3ITpihDXWRcW9uj9UwVleFWSZcnEUl1_O_ZJxhEcTZBLtlpXcK8Ww7fZKOvNO6lq3CxbIXvSOCqGk/s1600/photo-771816.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiszBfXhrw9XIJu0Rl-yJ5jF5bSdroqdLUwGhj59gOxF290DjD_Y82keyCAVKRC7G3ITpihDXWRcW9uj9UwVleFWSZcnEUl1_O_ZJxhEcTZBLtlpXcK8Ww7fZKOvNO6lq3CxbIXvSOCqGk/s320/photo-771816.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606258489573042834" /></a></p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-40928448031736833762011-05-12T20:34:00.000-05:002011-05-13T12:38:58.695-05:00Table challenges<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJknZZyUDQe1QldYFHf4zgM0Qn2uQiQ5dIF2X0ovAvYEfR3UWHbQzBMHRLksUqfLOrRSVTfj8_P9-N6wtY3ANj-9RK9mbscKa-PIPCriy9J_0tPIaa_YDGUNzS8J8yD63ccm1knT2Of8/s1600/photo-738696.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJknZZyUDQe1QldYFHf4zgM0Qn2uQiQ5dIF2X0ovAvYEfR3UWHbQzBMHRLksUqfLOrRSVTfj8_P9-N6wtY3ANj-9RK9mbscKa-PIPCriy9J_0tPIaa_YDGUNzS8J8yD63ccm1knT2Of8/s320/photo-738696.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606256628828013410" /></a></p>Trying to figure out how it all fits.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-52114704191498963702011-05-10T20:42:00.001-05:002011-05-10T20:42:55.760-05:00Better photosThis is a reminder to me to take some nicer photos! Been using the phone and while it's handy it hardly makes great photos...Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-57009835968596241922011-05-10T20:40:00.003-05:002011-05-10T20:41:46.589-05:00Axle is in!Got word today that the new axle has arrived. I need to pick it up this week. It's a Dexter axle with electric brakes - we are excited because it really wasn't that expensive all things considered and it will make it all much more reliable (can't imagine breaking an axle in the middle of nowhere!).<div><br /></div><div>Also tonight I was able to get the trailer lights working again with new wiring. Nice and bright!</div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-21453815956584632752011-05-08T16:14:00.002-05:002011-05-10T20:37:04.436-05:00Test fit of pieces<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgiKuGzxG6QyjcUP01BAJ2YJbSGGkuctLXJa_dAZRxZ709pHXPMa4Bkha78jdynVdLFLz5KE5xKxDc3uPJ4kiKo8C4_Po2F-rBvRc5JOzqaXG3pPZoTn9X6XLp_D4cTcIzEaJtQXbv7U/s1600/photo-759947.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgiKuGzxG6QyjcUP01BAJ2YJbSGGkuctLXJa_dAZRxZ709pHXPMa4Bkha78jdynVdLFLz5KE5xKxDc3uPJ4kiKo8C4_Po2F-rBvRc5JOzqaXG3pPZoTn9X6XLp_D4cTcIzEaJtQXbv7U/s320/photo-759947.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604456698426579618" /></a></p>Not long now and it's all going to be bolted in! The old system was predominately riveted together. Where possible I will use bolts and lock nuts to make it easier to remove if I need to in the future.<div><br /></div><div>I think the 1973 interior is a bit taller and less deep than the 1976 (which is fine) due to the placement of the holes for the old mounts. It's good because it means more floor space (slightly).</div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-90308673771371324752011-05-08T15:21:00.002-05:002011-05-10T20:38:06.594-05:00New interior is not an exact fit<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNoSSEcn9AqsC7HnZXfkAfufoxxE89MrBgmvtba_T6Fna6hlxr3Qm-OW-s5TYLPbTt8amAxCC5iVHXjDB5Lt4fLhrENz8NNkT_uubtxe95Mzhv7kyx7xgh-3YD_erGc7QcrXaDVlhpEXs/s1600/photo-721010.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNoSSEcn9AqsC7HnZXfkAfufoxxE89MrBgmvtba_T6Fna6hlxr3Qm-OW-s5TYLPbTt8amAxCC5iVHXjDB5Lt4fLhrENz8NNkT_uubtxe95Mzhv7kyx7xgh-3YD_erGc7QcrXaDVlhpEXs/s320/photo-721010.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604443215358336642" /></a></p>The 76 Mesa has different cut outs than the 73, making this a bit more tricky. It will all work out.<div><br /></div><div>Still looks messy but it actually cleans up really well all things considered. I'm still racing against the clock to beat the end of month camping trip!</div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-19899038578643069182011-05-04T18:07:00.002-05:002011-05-10T20:39:08.572-05:00Finally installed new screens!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-J9YIqVW6qtsJ74QsYICeIzHWFOXWATX58ToAJ8LpB_mCSMFNkGNQHhLfiuVa7KlQHA_GzDe1Pzh_cPdn0jG4CKdfpo6D1IUiNMYmlLJu4BEzTR36QHPaLYY7MjGIi0iQ_wwyUKxKI4/s1600/photo-737645.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-J9YIqVW6qtsJ74QsYICeIzHWFOXWATX58ToAJ8LpB_mCSMFNkGNQHhLfiuVa7KlQHA_GzDe1Pzh_cPdn0jG4CKdfpo6D1IUiNMYmlLJu4BEzTR36QHPaLYY7MjGIi0iQ_wwyUKxKI4/s320/photo-737645.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603001468333663026" /></a></p>Hard to tell here but they look great. Nice and clean. The first one is the hardest and then they get easier as I realize what I need to do. I'll change them all, so far it's only the endcaps and the door side. The others were still in good shape.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-37315989551333324822011-05-02T21:12:00.002-05:002011-05-10T20:39:56.316-05:00All clean now<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6yo6ZyBr68dXXGdnMWhSXEHgvg5s72if4QC8za_oPCBuUv3vdF4T9jnPPcehuUjiKgeYFRkIfWj_f3v-MPrWukwRaS-iHNKUOF5bFLm3ydFhau-fI4vPaMOl9uwOI7aK5dRfhyfKXMc/s1600/photo-775501.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6yo6ZyBr68dXXGdnMWhSXEHgvg5s72if4QC8za_oPCBuUv3vdF4T9jnPPcehuUjiKgeYFRkIfWj_f3v-MPrWukwRaS-iHNKUOF5bFLm3ydFhau-fI4vPaMOl9uwOI7aK5dRfhyfKXMc/s320/photo-775501.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602307137745985314" /></a></p>After it's dry I will paint the metal bits and glue the plastic bits before reinstalling. I have no idea if the fan works and am toying with not putting it back in! Also need to remember to add more screen to stop wasps from making a nest in there.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-31727153299172316822011-05-02T20:57:00.001-05:002011-05-02T20:57:44.295-05:00Tackling the vent<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVVwV_ooV90Fu2sm6Dce_oG5L_ipxEDRvv4FG6jjt9vgXVllm29i4LJQSOAQsYagiq2zxW4H1uaO3hKFm208DQ1UpcHbtS-f3HbOhSpbp5mtkcg70dvKnzEr_umMh8Eu_btNiZSC3MwCw/s1600/photo-764296.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVVwV_ooV90Fu2sm6Dce_oG5L_ipxEDRvv4FG6jjt9vgXVllm29i4LJQSOAQsYagiq2zxW4H1uaO3hKFm208DQ1UpcHbtS-f3HbOhSpbp5mtkcg70dvKnzEr_umMh8Eu_btNiZSC3MwCw/s320/photo-764296.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602303217855633154" /></a></p>I have no hopes the motor will spin but at the very least it will be clean! The cover is in decent shape but not perfect I'll glue the pieces together shortly.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-60658122202444850892011-04-23T12:08:00.002-05:002011-04-27T20:41:07.545-05:00Insulation and weatherstripping going up!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvmmEaPTqElMzozXuO2kyttBg99A6EARFby4rq2YL_AAdGm4OpaorZgNm5AK8YS03aazpRskOcKos4YQF7mGKCu6SMca5vThG8tpkT7ciZEadk-OqT2aK3wIqgeUUcUYKZuxKD3gMMGE/s1600/photo-738487.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvmmEaPTqElMzozXuO2kyttBg99A6EARFby4rq2YL_AAdGm4OpaorZgNm5AK8YS03aazpRskOcKos4YQF7mGKCu6SMca5vThG8tpkT7ciZEadk-OqT2aK3wIqgeUUcUYKZuxKD3gMMGE/s320/photo-738487.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598827189230123426" /></a></p>Looking good! We really hope the Reflectix insulation will make a difference. Considering that there only was paper thin insulation there from the factory how could it not help? Of course the ultimate goal is to make sure we are under nice shady trees but sometimes that isn't possible.<div><br /></div><div>Have to say that nothing really insurmountable has happened yet. Even recently I broke the bolts on the left hand threads but this turned out to be a good thing - we will get a new axle with electric brakes (safer) and thus be better off overall. The aluminum polishing is a pain tho.</div><div><br /></div><div>After the lights (next) we will raise the roof again and finish the interior insulation while repairing the cracked ABS in the corners.... after that, it's interior time!</div><div><br /></div><div>The kids have been excited about the trailer and can't wait to go back camping...</div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-22376873596685650902011-04-22T20:19:00.001-05:002011-04-22T20:19:10.489-05:00Despite some setbacks<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjScHWmwT_FiCRJRxFNnBwzFBnUWVtwsQ2i_ecbkJSFAaGJxdrXEzcCxAZcFAB_Hvp5GJJV64KSCu2Sxm7QkCUBWNWnuDafjqo-4bMHGkWpEPswKFqRN85fNxFGFeFdLLqBsKePHdN5UhA/s1600/photo-750490.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjScHWmwT_FiCRJRxFNnBwzFBnUWVtwsQ2i_ecbkJSFAaGJxdrXEzcCxAZcFAB_Hvp5GJJV64KSCu2Sxm7QkCUBWNWnuDafjqo-4bMHGkWpEPswKFqRN85fNxFGFeFdLLqBsKePHdN5UhA/s320/photo-750490.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598582428508054738" /></a></p>It's starting to come together. I think I need a new hub tho.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-34405665330787664882011-04-22T17:02:00.001-05:002011-04-22T17:02:50.893-05:00Left hand threads !!!!!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJIkUipCqIU-Ubo8M7UffDnbBz7p0jWHNSxZH91bZaMJMomyZiOloYGBimmlLW0vfcUAcmOQsGOaM7LO68rI2_YLv42gNYST6gTwce2xH0PSVcvGHVO0qPyfofB6ycW3xua1iNITUbss/s1600/photo-770894.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJIkUipCqIU-Ubo8M7UffDnbBz7p0jWHNSxZH91bZaMJMomyZiOloYGBimmlLW0vfcUAcmOQsGOaM7LO68rI2_YLv42gNYST6gTwce2xH0PSVcvGHVO0qPyfofB6ycW3xua1iNITUbss/s320/photo-770894.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598531837125905298" /></a></p>What the hell !!!!Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-82456768704581744842011-04-17T09:22:00.000-05:002011-04-17T09:25:02.965-05:00Starting to install Reflectrix<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YztnG422yuiNy3Euf-IQhF_e8EZkKAQZilW3HXs6rI8N3UjPg8SLKAqHdVL06HfNFVhMTX_TuMikL6ZmFu-3K7tyy5Q8Q9jpoOn5fb7yDBjYnvqiBnH5RYvO0sxDwBrZ0LYptJOJw8o/s1600/photo-702966.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YztnG422yuiNy3Euf-IQhF_e8EZkKAQZilW3HXs6rI8N3UjPg8SLKAqHdVL06HfNFVhMTX_TuMikL6ZmFu-3K7tyy5Q8Q9jpoOn5fb7yDBjYnvqiBnH5RYvO0sxDwBrZ0LYptJOJw8o/s320/photo-702966.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596558436511336178" /></a></p>Not sure how much this will help but we'll take anything here in Texas. I'll use a small dab of adhesive and also hi temp duct tape to install.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040646365565951456.post-78486071543369412922011-04-16T09:24:00.001-05:002011-04-16T09:24:30.745-05:00Some name ideas<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPKAWjX5cYN8tFmG0aun4y-HnIWyeQlPHhukizrEYPgOWLAtOEXpnjS56OWw8xXTHJd564aHD6O85YWbFyX_stS_uIjrU-rsQgZjVBK7NBxLJ4DntN5IACDvmzh6ycvmdRQ5ZyB-9nD_M/s1600/photo-770746.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPKAWjX5cYN8tFmG0aun4y-HnIWyeQlPHhukizrEYPgOWLAtOEXpnjS56OWw8xXTHJd564aHD6O85YWbFyX_stS_uIjrU-rsQgZjVBK7NBxLJ4DntN5IACDvmzh6ycvmdRQ5ZyB-9nD_M/s320/photo-770746.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596187212441865570" /></a></p>Kids are trying out new names for the camperJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396740106649719944noreply@blogger.com0