So the lovely old camper is now sitting on our driveway. Once it was opened, we immediately bug bombed it. I never saw any live bugs but you can't be too careful! After the toxic fumes were aired out, I vacuumed it. So fun to suck up dead bugs and old wasp nests. In one cabinet there were old newspapers from 1998. I was hoping to find some hidden money but no luck :)
We tossed out the mattresses and couch cushions (no sign of mice nests which was good!) and the curtains as well. I am all for vintage things, but I draw the line on old stuff like that!
Now, there are several things that need to be addressed before we can use it (or sell it). Whilst opening it, a hinge broke that holds the side to the roof. Seems necessary so that will be replaced. Then a living hinge broke (something to do with holding the side in place-again, important to replace.) A nice rainstorm blew through so we found some places where the camper leaks. I believe you stuff foam in those areas. There are numerous cracks on the exterior but that would just be cosmetic so I don't think we would buy those parts. There are so many nooks and crannies that are really hard to clean. Between the bug bomb smell and the bleach smell, you can imagine the stink.
Now Tony is still all gung-ho to keep it and use it. My major concern is mold. There are two plexiglass windows that have mold between the layers. We can replace those but I am worried about unseen mold. We know it leaks so who knows if in the past it had water in it. I would like to fix it up a bit and then sell it. Then in the spring look for a new or newer one. We are still debating this whole issue!
Interior Pictures of the Semi-Cleaned Camper to follow...
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