Stripping out the Caravan has been arduous but satisfying. A screwdriver and lump-hammer have done all the hard work, whilst I simply cough from breathing in all the foul ancient dust.
It's amazing to see how these old caravans were constructed. Everything seems to have been made with the flimsiest of plywood, and comes apart almost by blowing on it.
Anyway, almost everything has been dismantled, and all it needs now is to construct a couple of beds, and the table, then I'll give the whole interior a lick of paint.
It should be ready for habitation before (excuse the C word) Christmas.
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This is so cool !
cheers, parsnip
Enjoy. It is going to be a wonderful place for the grandchildren.
Good work and fast. Will it have heating as well for your winter?
Yes, flimsy they were, designed to keep the weight down to be pulled behind the less powerful cars of their day.
Nothing a man likes more than demolishing things :)
I certainly hope so.
The boys are pretty cool too.
I did think of installing a very small wood stove, but not sure it's wise!
This one was built in 1979; way before the fashion for 4 by 4's.
And also re-building.
Probably unwise
I remember seeing the remains of a crashed caravan in the ditch. Just a pile of shattered plywood and scattered clothes. Frightening.
This is a great project, love it!
I was just going to say I remember seeing one that had overturned on the motorway and it was just a pile of plywood and personal possessions scattered about.
What a lovely hidey-hole for grandchildred. (and grandpa too I suspect)
If there were plumbing installed I'd try to book it for next summer....
Even the bits that look solid are just two thin slivers of ply with some wiggly cardboard filling. More air than wood.
I may use it for siestas when they're not around.
It was all wired and plumbed, but I've taken everything out to make space.
What a clever idea in the first place to get the caravan for the grandchildren. Will the grandchildren be visiting for Christmas in time to see it completed?
You are always very busy; previously it was the barn, now the caravan...what next? :)
Greetings Maria x
I like to keep busy; if I'm not, I never know what to do with myself. They do occasionally come after the new year for a weekend, but it depends on how busy their father is.
Brilliant ...... there will be a lot of fun had in there ...... so much nicer than a bog standard Wendy house !! All it needs are some boys and great imaginations !! XXXX
And plenty of mischief I expect.
That should keep you busy for awhile and it sounds like you will enjoy every moment of it. Doing things for our grandchildren brings us such joy.
There's no rush, I'm doing things as I have the time. Even so, there's not a lot more to do.
Such lucky children!
I'm looking forward to seeing how it progresses, and the finished product. It must be a quite satisfying project.
Every child's dream. I remember reading The Boxcar Children when very young. I was much more impressed with their cozy living space than the fact that they were parent-less. Or parent free.
I shall keep telling them!
It's been fun so far, and no nasty surprises.
My dream was always to have a Gypsy Caravan. My mother bought one when she was in her early 20's, and my very first 'play-school' was in one.
Must be fun to see it all and plan the finished work.
Love that groovy floor vinyl! Hope you are saving it. Looks to be in good condition. Keep up the good work!
I had to ask Mr Google what a lump hammer was...seems to be like what I'd have called a sledge hammer. A useful item, no matter what the name.
I'm now wondering if your grandsons might eventually also have an interest in building things? They's certainly got a great teacher available.
Best wishes.
Maria, I can't seem to find you and I just wanted to say hello and I hope you are feel better.
cheers, parsnip
It won't be long now. I want it finished within a week or so.
Very 1970's. It will be preserved, but probably under some carpet.
I prefer 'lump hammer' to 'sledge hammer', it's more descriptive of its use.
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