I've had slider windows since Crybaby/Surfside said he couldn't get sliders (remember we paid $200 extra for them) and ignored the website I sent him. We have never been refunded of course but it is more than that. I explained how I can't physically manage the crank windows because I don't have cartilage in my wrists due to work injuries and they still took our money and put in the crank windows.
Well today was the day finally to tackle the windows, as I stated I had found and purchased great little sliding chicken coupe windows with locks. They are a perfect size and easy to operate.
Remember the marine glue I purchased for Crybaby to use on the wood in our build? Well they used it in place of butyl tape. *face palm!* We started on my husband's side since I've learned over the years it's taken to fix this mess that they usually started on that side doing a cruddy job but the other side is even worse.
Using a putty knife and hammer we slowly broke the seal on the glue. At one point we took a trip to Harbor Freight and grabbed an oscillating tool hoping it would help. After what seemed like forever we finally got the windowout and surprisingly they didn't use a lot of glue only in globs.
The shims they used to make it appear to fit had water damage from when it leaked before we added a rain gutter.
First crank out off, I'll be listing these on eBay or Craig's List.
After we wrangled the first we took more time with the second to document it.
The starting point, the original crank window.
The inside, you can see the plywood they used as shims to make it appear to fit snug.
The window out, you can see the poor job sealing they did.
The shims stapled in, I swear the staple gun and two inch staples were their favorite tool.
Used the drill and brush to whisk the glue off, the debris covered everything including me. Time for a break for medication and a breathing treatment.
We added window flashing tape to make sure moisture can't get into the doors and ruin them in the future.
Added the butyl tape to the window before mounting them.
The new window installed. I ran a bead of silicone around the edge just as an extra barrier for water.
As you can see these windows fit much better.
Framed out the windows and even had time to make a new door pocket caddy.
After we were done I was so giddy, I know it's just windows but this victory means so much. This was the final project for the cabin...it and the galley are now done. This means we only have the spare tire mount and sealing the undercarriage and the Blue Guppy with be done. We we are done we'll put together our after video.
I can't wait to take the Guppy out for a quick camp to test the new improvements. This week I think we'll be working on a few other upgrades though and we said we'd be available to the new trailer owners this weekend.
Here is my next project, a tent cover for the galley.
I saw this and immediately said I want it for the Guppy to match the awnings I made.
Tomorrow I have a marine aluminum cleaner and polish coming. I'm hoping it will work well and put a gloss shine to the trailer. As always with any new project or product I'll give you a play by play and tell you if it's worth it.
Until next time enjoy your camp and stay safe!
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