With the rain moving in this week, we were really feeling the pressure to get some more external projects done. For some reason Mike doesn't really like working underneath Maude, let alone in a giant puddle - wuss! ;)
All of the time we've been working on Maude, she's been supported by jack stands. Well, she's starting to get to lean on her own stabilizers! Unfortunately, they need to be secured to the frame which is REALLLLY tough metal! Mike is able to drill the holes and screw in just 3-4 bolts before the batteries die on his tools! So we've got the two rear stabilizers installed, but are waiting for the next dry days to get the front two installed :)
On Sunday, it rained. Our original plan for the day was to pull the 12-volt wire that will go under the front endcap so that we can start the process of getting it installed! But instead, we found several leaks. And we can't install the endcap until we're sure it's not leaking underneath it. Fortunately, the whole back of the trailer is dry, but we've got leaks at the door, the front air-conditioning unit and 2 of the front windows. We spent the day trying to source the leaks so that the next dry day we can caulk them. Sunday didn't feel particularly productive OR positive ;)
Here's the leak at the front door. Note: it's NOT coming in through our newest mountain patch! Thankfully, all of our patches are sealed properly! The water for this leak is coming down the side of the door and sneaking in at the bottom of the door seal right into that bottom C-Channel. In order to prevent more water from getting in, Maude's back to looking a little trashy with her garbage bag tarp, but we'll get it figured out!
Until next time! <3 Becca
Until next time! <3 Becca
