"The Trailer" is home!

[Mike & Donna]

Originally Posted by KarenH

Maybe something has changed since mine was manufactured but my trailer is three years old and I have not seen any damage whatsoever to the upholstery or the underside from anything...plywood, hinges or whatnot. And I don't notice any noise when I'm shifting around on it either--other than my own grunts and groans from old age.

Good to hear. I was starting to get worried that I would have to put some type of liner over the plywood but if you have been using yours for 3 years with no issues then that's good news. I am glad they have the vinyl on the bottom as it's probably more durable and if the grandkids come sit down with wet bathing suits then we can just flip the cushion over.

[Steve Clark]

Originally Posted by KarenH

Maybe something has changed since mine was manufactured but my trailer is three years old and I have not seen any damage whatsoever to the upholstery or the underside from anything...plywood, hinges or whatnot. And I don't notice any noise when I'm shifting around on it either--other than my own grunts and groans from old age.

Karen, I'm with you! Smooth wood under cushions with rounded corners, no burrs on hinges, no noise when shifting. Life is Good

[NW Cat Owner]

Interesting comments from two of you. Then, why the heck do mine make noise?

I think I'm gonna have to take a recording of me moving around on the cushions as I consider it a heck of a racket and it takes away from my enjoyment of sitting there.

Will do that later. A trip to Ikea comes first as I've been told they have CAT PILLOWS there! Pillows with cats on 'em, not pillows for cats to snooze against. (well, guess they could if they wanted to.) So, yeah, photos of new pillows may be forthcoming!

[Dave Walter]

Originally Posted by NW Cat Owner

Interesting comments from two of you. Then, why the heck do mine make noise?

I think I'm gonna have to take a recording of me moving around on the cushions as I consider it a heck of a racket and it takes away from my enjoyment of sitting there.

Will do that later. A trip to Ikea comes first as I've been told they have CAT PILLOWS there! Pillows with cats on 'em, not pillows for cats to snooze against. (well, guess they could if they wanted to.) So, yeah, photos of new pillows may be forthcoming!

My cushions squeak a bit also, mostly the back-rest cushions where they meet the corner of the trailer. I try to not let inconsequential things like this bother me so I just ignore it.

[rbryan4]

No squeaking at all. No wear either that I can detect. I flip the cushions on occasion, and both sides look the same.

[cpaharley2008]

another no squeak situation, perhaps it is something else?

[Iowa Dave]

Might just sound like it's coming from the cushions and actually be wildlife in the trailer. I'd set up a trail camera and review the chip. If it's mice put a couple cats in there overnight!
Dave

[Artlady]

Hi Laura,

Love love love what you done to the interior of your trailer! Love the kitty motif too. You really took time and care to do such an excellent job. Congratulations on your baby!

[NW Cat Owner]

Originally Posted by Artlady

Hi Laura,

Love love love what you done to the interior of your trailer! Love the kitty motif too. You really took time and care to do such an excellent job. Congratulations on your baby!

Thanks Addie! Have fun in FL!

[NW Cat Owner]

From Ikea. I haven't made mine - yet. But these will hold me over until I do.

[Dave&Kathie]

Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
I'd like to see more discussion about how a bubble level could defy the laws of physics and not work properly. I know the level has to be mounted level, and once that's done, can't imagine what could go wrong.

Originally Posted by Donna D.

The one I saw was Dave&Kathies... the bubble was stuck! Almost like the liquid was a solid and it couldn't move. Really strange.

Glen - that's what we thought too! How can a bubble level not work - but Donna's a witness (and Reace). It was even stranger when the second one didn't work!

A phone app is a great idea - thanks everyone for sharing.

Kathie

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Dave&Kathie

Glen - that's what we thought too! How can a bubble level not work - but Donna's a witness (and Reace). It was even stranger when the second one didn't work!

A phone app is a great idea - thanks everyone for sharing.

Kathie

Kathie, seeing Donna and Reace were involved, I have to ask. Was there any drinking involved? Might 'splain things a bit.

[NW Cat Owner]

Okay, for those waiting with bated breath, here's what happened at around 3AM on Tuesday, when I brought Dirk and his mom home from their cruise. They were very tired and she didn't even notice the trailer, even though I had left the outside light on it on and it was lighting up the night. Yeah, exhausted after flying in from Dubai, via Heathrow and LAX.

But, Dirk did notice! Not too much excitement in his voice as he was tired, so he just said "Oh, I see you got the trailer".

He was going to wait to see the inside the following day but when I told him I had to go out there to turn off the light, he came along for the 5 minute tour.

He got a much longer tour today after he got home from work. And he remembered enough from the earlier tour that he was able to tell all of his coworkers about it. They were quite surprised to see him in as he was going to take the day off since today was our original orientation day. They were all surprised I got it myself, but hey, we purchased it with the intention of me using it on my own far more than when Dirk will be with me. So, why not pick it up on my own, is what he told them.

Hit Lowe's tonight and purchased some stuff for projects and such that we need to do in the trailer.

He told me tonight that he really likes what I did with the Peel & Stick and all that. "good job" - I wasn't sure if he'd like it so that was really nice to hear. He likes everything else that's been done in there. YAY!

[Marry]

Laura, Dirk probably won't tell you, but is as proud as can be, I imagine.
Have fun finishing the final touches together!

[Winelover]

Awesome, Laura!

[NW Cat Owner]

Originally Posted by Marry

Laura, Dirk probably won't tell you, but is as proud as can be, I imagine.
Have fun finishing the final touches together!

Originally Posted by Winelover

Awesome, Laura!

Thanks gals!

Yeah, Dirk is still pretty wiped out. And he's coming down (or rather has it) a cold due to all the sick people on the plane. Plus, both of his ears are plugged up from flying and are hurting like crazy. So, yeah, he's not in the best of shape right now, so I'm doubly glad it was ready early and I was able to get it.

But that "good job" meant a lot to me and I was tickled pink. Or should I say "purple"?

[Patandlinda]

Alright Laura ! ��Patand Linda

[NW Cat Owner]

On the hypervent mesh thread I posted my experiences on using it. And on post #123, shortly after my other post, I added a bunch of photos of what the dinette cushions now look like with that stuff installed. I won't repeat it all here, so fling your mouse (or whatever) on this link and read it there.

http://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f9...tml#post172628

And note the black screw covers I used in the dinette area. And how I painted the filler board black.

[NW Cat Owner]

Someone inquired as to what they looked like and where the zipper was. I figured it was easier to post them on this thread as that way I won't have to scale them down to send via email. Yeah, call me lazy. But hey, maybe someone else wants to know.

[NW Cat Owner]

I was also asked about that glossy sealer ETI used along the backside of the countertop area. These aren't the best photos, but the flash on the camera made it rather challenging. Hopefully you'll be able to see how it stands out and how it's not even either. I know it may not bug some folks, but it really does look like there's a thread of water back there and I'm unable to keep a tidy and clean kitchen. Least that's how I think of it. It really shows up on a sunny day, which today is not one of those.