YENSIDCAMPER 66 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 It's a picture of cork. :) Otherwise known as a vinyl plank flooring that looks like cork. It's supposed to be moisture resistant, but we'll see how it does over time. It looks great with everything else in the camper. That vinyl should wear great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I'll be anxious to hear how the flooring works out. I'd love to put something like that in our TT. It would look so much nicer than the "regular ol' vinyl" we have now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gamecock Goofy 2 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 You guys are awesome! What a great makeover! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Carmen, I bet you will be the only one who can see the oops in the back splash. Looks great in the photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YENSIDCAMPER 66 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Any news on Polly? How is it coming? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Hey... we need an update! :waiting2-smiley: :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CitaPita...Carmen 59 Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Well, folks. We pulled it off. Tomorrow afternoon Polly Luna will pull out of my in-law's driveway to start her slow and winding way to the Fort. We're in major packing/organizing/freaking out mode right now, so unfortunately I don't have time for a full, fun update. So in light of that, here is a list (likely not fully inclusive) of the work we've done the last few weeks. MechanicalFull tune up (new filters, plugs, fluids, etc.)New engine thermostatNew alternatorNew brake master cylinderProfessional brake adjustment (necessary after we lost our brakes following the master cylinder replacement )Major work done to the dash and exterior light wiringNew u-jointsNew battery InteriorRewired the scary water pump wire that had been striped down to the bare wireRecovered the bench seat in vinylPartially recovered the ugly dinette that we bought out of another old RV with some shower curtains from Target (Spoiler alert - it's still ugly)Installed a new fridge to replace the broken original Sewed up some new curtainsInstalled seat beltsI'm sure I'm forgetting something... Although the mad dash to get Polly ready for the trip was as successful as it had time to be, this thread isn't over. We'll be picking it back up next spring for more improvements and to fix the mistakes we've made over the past few weeks as we decided that "good enough" was okay and "perfect" was a myth. And because no post here is complete without pictures, here is the bench seat before and after. Before: After and installed: The recovered ugly dinette (you'd have to see it in person to truly appreciate its flaws) But in my defense, it used to look like this: Looking down the hallway: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
superloopers 2 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Looks great. Have a good trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 She's so pretty. The child and the RV. Have a great trip!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Looks fabulous. Have a great time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Awesome. Have a magical trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I can't believe that it's finally time to head south. Drive carefully. I'm hoping I can make it by the Fort while y'all are there so I can see Miss Polly in person. Have a great trip! TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Looks absolutely awesome!!! Have a great trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Have a wonderful trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Awesome!!! Have a MAGICAL trip :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Wow! I love it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mtnmanky...aka Leon 72 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 :bravo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Have a wonderful trip and enjoy, you all have EARNED it :bravo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Safe travels Carmen! See ya real soon. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CitaPita...Carmen 59 Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Thanks, everyone! We're on the road now. One mile down and many more to go. Wish us luck! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Thanks, everyone! We're on the road now. One mile down and many more to go. Wish us luck! :) Safe travels!! Let us know, when you've made it "home".. to the Fort :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daddyphat808 - Eric 16 Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 I love what you guys did and she looks beautiful!! Have a great trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Wishing you safe travel. Yes, please let us know when you arrive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Simply awesome!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CitaPita...Carmen 59 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Okay, folks, so we didn't make it too far last night, only 2.5 hours. At first things were going great, Polly was running as better than she ever has and Josh said you could really feel all the work we put into her in the way she drove. We got a couple hours from home and we noticed we were at a half tank so we stopped and topped it off. This turned out to be a big mistake. Over the years, sediment/rust particles/whatever had gotten into the tank when we stirred it up with the new gas, it clogged our brand new fuel filter. We lost power, started overheating, and pulled over. Luckily, my smart hubby had purchased an extra fuel filter, just in case. He installed it quickly and...it didn't help. Polly started backfiring and slowing down and we were forced to pull over again. Turns out the the sediment also got into the carburetor so we were having a fuel delivery problem. Josh just cleaned up the carb and is fairly certain he's fixed the issue, but now there is a new problem. The overheating last night caused a pinhole leak to form in the radiator. Aaannd there are no radiator shops open to Monday. Josh is going to attempt to seal the hole himself, but I'm not feeling good about our chances of getting Polly Luna to Florida at this point. I'm afraid every time we fill up we'll end up on the side of the road. So while DH fixes the radiator, I'm researching back-up options, just in case. I'm considering everything from flying and and renting an RV to renting an RV here and driving down. Any ideas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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