Work Session- 10 & 11

Some major work is happening on Ziggy!!

We've recently hit a record-breaking stretch of 90+ degree days. So over the weekend hubby and I got up early and spent 4-5 hours working on Ziggy each day before the temps got too high.

I bought a couple rolls of seam sealing putty tape to reseal the corners, trim and anywhere water could potentially get in. We were able to finish the framework and got the back end put back together. I wasn't sure if 2 rolls of the sealing tape would be enough but seeing how that stuff stretches we should have plenty to do everywhere we've planned for it. I am leaving the window out so to keep the air moving throughout the trailer while I work on it. I will also be repainting the outside and leaving the windows out will make that step a bit easier.

 

 We've decided that the floor needs more scraping than what the kiddo has done. The paper-like backing on the old tiles is not coming up very easily. I have an oscillating multi-tool that is helping with the process. I spent Sunday morning working on the floor while Chris worked on the front-end demolition. He removed the old water tank, the front window, rock guard and outer metal. The water tank literally crumbled as Chris tried removing it. I knew early on that it would be replaced so it was kind of comical that it came out so easily.While I continued scraping he was able to rebuild most of the front-end framework. Later on Sunday evening when the temps had gone back down we sprayed the front area with CPES.

I was able to finish scraping the entire back section of flooring...boy is it a very slow process but it has to be done to get the floor as clean and smooth as possible for the new flooring.

We also rigged a battery to the system to check the tail, marker and clearance lights. They all work!! Now just to keep the lines protected so they continue to work!