Curtains

The naugahyde covered gaucho hide-a-beds were removed in February when we pulled out the old carpet and started floor repairs. Selecting a muted green and blue color scheme set the stage for future color and design decisions. Discount drapery fabric came from newtoto.com.

Pulling out one thread across the fabric leaves a clear cutting guide.

Flat felled seam detail

A-frame

The front of the trailer (A frame in trailer parlance) was pretty cluttered, with bits of an old weight distributing hitch, temporary lighting wiring, and a broken electrically operated jack without motor that could only be used with a knuckle busting 6" short emergency handle.

As We Found It

The Tin Pickle was mostly original when we bought her. This was a result more of neglect than of any interest in authenticity. She became obvious that the previous owners had done quick repairs when they had to and that fixit projects were not their strongest suit.

Still, the skin was intact and the size and price were right. We knew we had something that we could camp in while we worked on her.