Been Awhile.

Starting out the new year with a ton of work completed on the Shasta. Is the trailer finished? No, but its way closer than it was just 2 months ago. Blake and I actually took it on a Boy Scout "Polar Bear" Camp out the Weekend on Jan. 11th. It was the shake down trip. Found a couple of problems and we found out we had done a lot of stuff just right on the trailer. Here's a list of whats to complete.
1. Cabinet Doors.
2. Trim Work and Stain.
3. Replace Hot Water Heater. (Did a pressure check before install, but now it leaks.)
4. Have his Grandmother cover the cushions and make curtains. Thanks Barbara.
5. Bunk Bed up front. Son wants it for some reason.
6. Have some LED's to install.
7. Need to install 12 volt Water Pump.
8. Paint Stripe outside and Install Emblems.
9. Flooring.


What's Complete since last post.

1. Paneling.
2. Electric Wiring both 120 volt and 12 volt.
3. Plumbing.
4. Made a 12 volt power source from a Computer Power Supply. Works like a charm.
5. Front Bed, Gaucho Bed, and Cabinets.
6. Found Foam Mattress's at IKEA for cheap in the clearance section, will be cushions.
7. Built-in Microwave, A/c  and Fridge. Also mounted Flat Screen.
8. Wired all Outside Trailer Lights.
9. Installed Water tank.


I am pretty sure the list above are not complete. But the point is from what we started with to date it has been a great improvement. Melinda talked to the fine folks at DMV and confirmed we have a 1964 Shasta 16-SC and that it looks like we are the 3rd Owners. Our VIN starts with a 4T and I have not been able to find out which plant used the 4T in the Vin's. Side plate shows trailer made in North Ridge, Ca. However, on the trailer forums it does not show a 4T in their vin's.

Built-in Microwave over Gaucho Bed. Bed slides out to be 50" x 77". It also folds up so you can load items easier.

We did not put the Stove back in the trailer. I did not want to rebuild or clean it and Melinda 

thought it better if we left it out. Did I mention she's BOSS. But trailer is wired for 30 amp

service now and induction cook-top and grill works great.

These cushions will be replaced, but it works great as is. Blake loves sleeping here.

Trailer on left is used as a camp trailer as well. Melinda bought it at a garage sale and I modified. 

Great for a weekend tent trip or a trip to Canton Trades Days. 

Bike rack on the back. Sweet. 

Last picture here was taken at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park. We had a great time there for the weekend.             The Park Ranger's and Staff could not be nicer, and I highly recommend a visit to this park. 

Painting

Trailer with windows removed, 1st coat of Sherwin Williams DTM (Direct To Metal) Paint. Really liked the product, went on well with a 10% thin rate. It's designed for Bare Aluminum and seems to work very well. Cleaned trailer with TSP solution before spraying. We let it set for 5 days before wet sanding the trailer with 1200 grit paper. Product is a Semi-Gloss but has low shine with only one coat.

The man, 8 going on 40. Did most of the taping before the paint went on. He did a great job. 

2nd coat of paint was a Valspar Product called  Duramax. Did not realize until I got home how thick it was and it said brush or roll and no thinning. So I did what I a red blooded American man would do, trashed instructions and thinned paint. Sprayed like a dream with a 10 % reduction and a # 20 nozzle. Gunnar did the wet sanding after it sat for a week to cure. He did a great job and paint is slick and shiny for a Semi-Gloss. 

Red Slash will be added soon.