Been working hard!

Over the past couple weeks I've gotten quite a bit done on Ziggy.

I started the work on the back bunk. My screws to attached the front piece were too long. Thank GOD I double checked before I used them. Any kiddo sleeping up there would have hated me FOREVER... I picked up good ones yesterday and look forward to finishing out the bunk the next time I get to work on her. Originally the back bunk was awkward and unusable when not folded down for sleeping. Since it will only rarely be used for sleeping I have built it much like the gaucho. It will be an open shelf when not being used for sleeping or the front piece will pull forward and another piece of ply wood will fall in behind to create a 32 inch wide bunk.  Just need to attach the front piece that will keep things on the bunk and shelf! Don't want any little bodies falling off!!

 

During my research and decision making process I found this roll-up guest bed. It cost half what it would have cost to get 2" foam to fit the bink. I ordered and received it this week. (It will be great to have around the house for kiddo's friends too.)

I made the bunk to fit the width and realized in the process that when folded up as a shelf my aluminum gun case will fit perfectly! Priorities...

Last night I also finished reinstalling and securing the front upper cabinets. They are super solid and ready for lots of fun camping gear!

 

Once those were in place I worked a little on finishing the paneling on the inside of the street side bench seat. One more piece and that will be done.

I also picked up a tension curtain rod to place in front of the back bed to create a bit of a privacy screen. Brown chicken, brown cow....

Dinette

I got my bench lids sanded and placed and built the new framework for the back part of the street-side bench where the small cabinet used to be. I finally decided to go ahead and forgo reinstalling that cabinet so that when the dinette is folded down as a bed it will actually be a full-length bed rather than about 4 inches short. I will be building a removable cabinet that will act as a spacer so the back cushion will fit in the proper position when set up as a table and benches.

Newport, WA Vintage trailer rally

So hubby, little and I were on our way home from a day trip to Metaline Falls to ride the Ione train when we saw signs for a Trailer rally. I talked them into letting me drive the outskirts of the park to peak at the trailers. OMG was it exciting to see other trailers in really life. All I usually get to see are pictures online. We weren't even up close but man was it fun! I think it even got the 2 of them excited for what I'm up to in our garage! It really adds to the motivation to get Ziggy done!