Bedroom Teardown

Frame from bedroom window

We have started to rip down some of the inside of the bedroom.  Now that I look back at the pictures, I do think that we are being a little on the tentative side, but at first glance we were overwhelmed!  Tearing it all down is making us realize how extensive the water damage is on the Airstream!

It’s hard to see this frame in the living area from the bedroom window.  Everything in this RV is beige - I’m pretty over it already.  Oh, and then gold mirrors too!  Can’t wait to get rid of it!  I’m not sure if we will be using these frames, they keep the blinds in place and from bouncing against the windows as you drive down the windows.  In the bedroom, they have coat hooks along each side, which is a nice use of space.  I guess we’ll see what we do with window covering before deciding if these frames go back up.

Before picture of the walls in bedroom

At first glance at all of the woodwork from the outside, it seemed like it was all salvageable, but a closer look at this front cabinet, we are realizing that it might not be that simple.  The inside of this cabinet is pretty damaged by water.

Front bed before

The ceiling panel was falling down on it’s own, so we just started pulling on it to get it down.  We haven’t gone into the insulation yet - it’s going to need some replacement as well, but we need to first fix the leaks in the roof.  It seems that fixing the inside will have to wait until we can get the leaking to stop.  All the outside seams need to get sealed.  Unfortunately, it’s winter, so this will have to be done in a shop.  

 

Back Bedroom Driver’s Side    

As we started peeling back, we realized that our first order of business is getting the leaks fixed.  This is pretty extensive damage and seems to be throughout the entire camper.  All the walls and ceilings will need to be replaced.  Mr. Right has found a tape that needs to go on all the seams to seal the leaks.  Apparently this is a usual problem with these rv’s.  

Closer look at the wall and ceiling damage in the bedroom

To ensure that there isn’t any further leaking, this is what Mr. Right came up with.  I know it’s necessary, but at this point, we do look a little trailer park around here.

Protection from rain and snow

Believe me, I’m pretty excited to at least get some warmer weather, so the leaks can be fixed or find a shop that we can use for a weekend!  I can only imagine what my neighbors think!