Maude Update : Electrical, Windows and Locks

The weather hasn't been cooperating for much of what needs to be done in order to continue forward - trying to get Maude waterproofed in the rain just doesn't work ;) So we've been a little frustrated and trying to make some progress on the inside of the trailer projects that we're not QUITE really ready for ;)

So we've got some of the electrical bits and pieces ordered and we're getting them assembled.

Here's Maude's electrical panel! Putting those fuses in required the help of beer ;)

We pulled a few wires before we realized we needed some different grommets. All of the wiring gets passed through holes in the ribs (the vertical aluminum framework) and are protected by plastic grommets to prevent rubbing through the protective wire casing. The ones we'd originally bought aren't big enough for the wires to pass through ;) BUT! The wire you see here is for the front air conditioner/heater! Woohoo! We're hoping to get the air conditioner units installed ASAP so that we can stand working on the inside this summer. Even on just a 70 degree day, she gets HOT inside.

On Sunday, the weather decided to cooperate! So we were back to working on waterproofing her from the outside. Replacing these freakin' windows takes FOREVER! We kind of thought that once we had figured out the process of reseating the windows that the subsequent ones would go faster. Nope! Still took right about 4 hours. Another one down, 5 more to go! LOL

After the window taking so long, we decided to try to find another small project to finish out the day, so we tackled the main door lock! 

Here's what was left of the door handle/lock when we got Maude. It's broken off and we have no keys. Luckily, we found a replacement for the handle part, including a new lock barrel (but not the face plate - we'll see what we decide to do about it later).

Some wasps had made a home in the door! We'll be dismantling the door at some point to replace its insulation and to get it all cleaned up, but we didn't have time for that ;)

Not shown is Mike dismantling the entire locking mechanism and cleaning and oiling it up so that it would work. Sorry, I'm a terrible documentarian ;)

But here's Maude's new locking door mechanism! Her door actually closes AND locks now! I was also super excited to get Maude her own key chain (is it kind of like picking out a collar for a new pet? LOL).

Hopefully, the weather will continue to cooperate and we'll be able to get even more done this coming weekend!

Stay healthy! <3 Becca