by Stormy Shafer | Jun 11, 2018 | electrical, Full-timing, RVing, travel trailer
Another of the smaller, but quite important, projects I’ve accomplished recently is the installation of the proper kind of battery—or, in this case, batteries—for full-time RV living. The trailer arrived with a marine starting battery for its 12v house power. (12v is...
by Stormy Shafer | May 26, 2018 | electrical, exterior remodeling, lighting, renovation, RVing, travel trailer, Travel trailer towing
In an earlier post, I mentioned that I’d soon need to be replacing the non-functioning, ugly taillights on Wildheart. Well, that time came about a month ago, as I began getting ready to take her in for her state inspection. In between days of rain, a sunny afternoon...
by Stormy Shafer | May 22, 2018 | adventure, emotional journey, on the road, travel trailer, weather
This is not about my trailer, but it is about something I am thinking of when I get on the road. Most of you are aware that I am an incorrigible weather weenie. I geek out over storms of any kind, it’s true. I am fascinated by them, and it’s because they absolutely...
by Stormy Shafer | May 21, 2018 | Downsides, emotional journey, renovation, travel trailer
When I started this blog, I told you I would share it all with you, and today I have something to share that isn’t about renovating my trailer. I’ve been really frustrated the past three weeks, since the endlessly dreary, disgustingly damp weather has made it pretty...
by Stormy Shafer | May 2, 2018 | electrical, exterior remodeling, leaks, lighting, RVing, travel trailer
Since I had taken delivery of my trailer, I knew the porchlight wasn’t working. I believe the culprit was corrosion in the switch, due to — you guessed it — water intrusion from lack of proper installation. Once again, no butyl tape had been used to...
by Stormy Shafer | Apr 26, 2018 | Full-timing, Interior remodeling, lighting, renovation, rv storage, RVing, storage, travel trailer, wildheart
While dealing with The Winter That Wouldn’t Die over the past few months, I’ve been stressing about getting farther behind in working on the trailer. When I’ve been able, I’ve stolen a couple hours here and there to go out and do what I can, so I don’t feel totally...
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