FAQs

These are things I've asked while renovating the Scotty. (Answers to come)

How do I get the edge strips off?
How do I remove this tar gunk?
What kind of wire do I use for lights?
Why do you use 3 layers of 1/8 plywood on the edges instead of 1 layer of 3/4"?
What kind of panelling do I use?
Do I need to fill ALL of the holes in the skin with JB Weld? (including the edge staple holes that will be under the trim)?
Do I replace welting.
Should I replace top bunk?
How does goucho couch/bed work?
Should I use both 12v and 110v lighting?
Where do I put the battery?
Where do I mount the spare tire?
Should I replace the missing water tank?
The electrical breakers are missing. What goes there?
Do I use LED or regular lights?




How do I get the edge strips off?

Very Carefully

How do I remove this tar gunk?

A combination of paint stripper, scraping with a torch or other hot air, and Goof Off

What kind of wire do I use for lights?

18 gauge for lights, 16 gauge for ground

Why do you use 3 layers of 1/8 plywood on the edges instead of 1 layer of 3/4"?

So it will bend to the shape of the trailer edge.

What kind of panelling do I use?

Some folks are using masonite, beadboard, plywood, separate planks, and plastic. We are going to use 1/8 in plywood. (Birch if I can find it)

Do I need to fill ALL of the holes in the skin with JB Weld? (including the edge staple holes that will be under the trim)?

Do I replace welting?

Yes. Even after being hyper-careful not to damage what was there, I finally realized it was a lot of work for something that looked nasty and was cheap and easy to replace.

Should I replace top bunk?

How does goucho couch/bed work?

Like this: Thanks Ashley and Nancy! 

Should I use both 12v and 110v lighting?

Where do I put the battery?
Where do I mount the spare tire?
Should I replace the missing water tank?
The electrical breakers are missing. What goes there?
Do I use LED or regular lights?