Its been a long winter getting the camper ready for another season. Lots of repairs and some upgrades.
The major items:
- Replaced the old AC with a new low profile Carrier AC with heat strip- that thing was worth the $50, it brings the temp up about 30 degrees which eliminates a lot of propane usage.
- Installed new rock guard for the front window. These had been on back order for almost a year at Vintagetrailersupply.com so I was happy to get one.
- New water heater with remote ignition.
- Cut down the bumper extension a previous owner had installed.
- Built a new bumper.
- Replaced the power supply connections with a marine grade system.
- Installed linoleum floor in the bathroom.
- Installed new toilet
- Installed centramatic wheel balancers.
- Replaced bathroom sink fixture.
- Replaced several standard bulbs with LED lamps to conserve energy.
Still on the list:
- Move propane lines to allow installation of BAL stabilizers.
- Install Bal Stabilizers
- Replace four windows with new glass (two curved, two flat).
- Replace shower fixture.
Maybe:
- Install small solar system for boondocking. I am looking at 80-100 watt expandable systems for now. I think in the long run it will take at least a 200 watt system. There is room for up to four panels which would give me a 400 watt system-now that would be watts of power – I had to. Hehe.
- Purchase 50 gallon water tank for truck bed to haul fresh water.
New Toy for the coming season:
- Ice maker. This year I will be carrying an Emerson counter top ice maker. We tried it out at Christmas, it makes perfect margarita cubes. I’m pretty psyched!