The first step

After towing it home, I immediately began to take inventory of the scope of the project. The floor was solid except for a small section at the entry and in one of the rear corners, minor leaks in several spots. The wood was painted over and the back seating/sleeping area had been customized to become a permanent bed.

The little kitchen cabinet was iffy, there was some dry rot and shabby repairs. There was obvious water damage behind the cabinet. I decided to remove and discard the cabinet entirely and make a complete rebuild ( I regret that now. I should have salvaged what I could - Always save everything until there is no doubt you should won't reuse it).

I removed all the new construction for the back bed, tore out the old carpet and the damaged paneling.

After that I knew I needed something for inspiration so I pressure washed the old latex off the exterior and I was thrilled with what was under it (always use caution with a pressure washer. You don't want to damaged the thin aluminum and/or force water in the trailer).