The old fridge also didn’t work and was
removed and an air conditioner was
installed and all new gas lines were put
in. The badly scratched old two-burner
stove was re-powder coated and a new
table was built to extend between the
benches in the back where previously
there had only been a board between
the two benches allowing only for a bed
and no dinette. Some panels of rot and
damaged framework had to be repaired
and replaced and as they were fixed new
insulation was added in along with a rock
guard on the front window.
Other finishing details were the
installation of a custom built wooden
screen door, a drop down shelf on
either end of the kitchen counter and a
decorative back splash in the kitchen.
Scruffy was finally fitted with new wheels,
tires and a jack and then it was time to
decorate!
Julie tells me that she sewed the covers
for the six bench seats herself. She has
also sewed curtains for the trailer twice
and has actually painted the interior of
Scruffy three times!
“The first time I painted the interior, I used
paint I had left over from painting our
guest room. The second time I painted
the cabinets, I used the same paint as I
had used for her exterior accent stripe.
The third time I painted the cabinets, I
I love the
freedom she
gives me to get
away for a short
trip and explore.
Wherever I
take her, she
brings joy.
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