With the galley done I turned my attention back to the cabin, I mean after all you gotta be comfortable and like where you sleep. We still needed to finish the back wall, add the cabin sockets, install the trim, and build the new cabinets. I started with adding the last of our sockets in the cabin for charging phones and such and I laid wire for a TV if we decide to add one down the line though we've talked about it and don't really want it now. Adding the sockets made me want to install the master kill switch again, when we started our electrical I got overwhelmed had it in then took it out because I needed to build a box to house it and didn't want to tackle it at that time. I also tossed around where to place it and decided to keep it down by the battery. It's a great thing to add it kills all power from the battery so during storage and travel we don't have to worry about our battery life and the BIG plus is we don't have to disconnect the battery any longer.
The master switch is toward the front with the red key. I upgraded our solar regulator which is mounted on the back wall. I took the time to drill a hole and route the wires away from the back of the stove pullout.
Everything fits well now and I don't have to worry about disconnecting the battery with the master switch.
After the wiring it was back to the cabin to address the back wall and kick this pig into the barn! I picked up two more boxes of cedar and started to work. I can tell you on ours I could use one full plank then had to cut an eight inch piece to finish the row. Since the bottom three rows would be hidden with the mattress I used the plain boards and alternating a full plank and the eight inch piece. It went pretty fast to my surprise and when it was up I sealed 3/4 of it with a polyurethane, the other part I oiled with cedar oil because it will be the back wall to the cabinets at our feet.
Cedar is a great way to keep the little homies out of the trailer.
The cedar up and time to seal it to protect it for years to come.
Had to share our light switch I framed out with a tiny frame from Michael's.
This is the door for our fuse box, yes this is the glow in the dark resin.
Here it is glowing after just five minutes in the sun.
The back wall sealed and ready for finishing work.
This is huge for us, we've been kicking this unfinished back wall and wires for over a year. I've been worried about our fuse box during travel and without the cabinets we've stuffed things at the head of the mattress. Tomorrow I can add the trim and then........ THE CABINETS!!! I love doing what I was told couldn't be done by Crybaby/Surfside, the cedar is a constant reminder of that and it makes me very happy.
Finished and waiting for trim and cabinets.
The turquoise accents run throughout the trailer.
Thank you all who have messaged and contacted me regarding the trailer and also those who have reached out with a similar experience with Crybaby/Surfside Trailers. I created this blog to document our experience and educate others so hopefully they will have the tools to evaluate the builder and make an educated decision and not one swayed by teardrop colored glasses. This is not how a trailer especially a custom build should be upon receipt. Nobody should have to worry about axles breaking, doors or galley lids failing, leaks, or electrical problems with a brand new trailer. Take these blogs and learn what to look for and what questions to ask. Ask to see the fuse box, ask to speak to clients, climb around inside and under the trailer, ask to see proof of how long they have been building trailers. If a builder is dodging or changing topics those are red flags, if they don't want to openly share information run far run fast even if they build themselves up to be outstanding homespun family folk..... this is business, you are trading the money you know you've worked hard to earn for their services not their friendship.
I take all your comments, emails, messages and such to heart and thank you for the positive feedback on the trailer. There is nothing left from Crybaby/Surfside except the skin, we would have gotten more if we'd have ordered a kit and we laugh about this all the time. We went with this company because of time and my injuries prohibiting me from building one from scratch or a kit and look...... I had to rebuild ours from the bones out. I've had to make time and work around and sometimes through my limitations with help and blinding pain. When you have no other option you have to figure out a way to work it out or roll over.... I've never been the roll over type. I hope that you all will not have to face these challenges but if by chance you do please reach out..... heck if I can do this anybody can.
Stay safe and enjoy the camp!
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