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OVER-CAB CUBBY

After my wall panels had been replaced, my only remnant of the original panel was in the cubby over the driving area. Unfortunately, I quickly learned that this structure was assembled before the fiberglass headliner was installed. Removing these panel pieces proved to be quite a task. Everything was epoxy glued into place. The solution required me to destroy the existing pieces before replacing them.

I easily worked the sliding pieces out of the plastic runners forcing them inwards until they were free. The end pieces were secured tightly. Using a jig saw, I cut horizontally straight across each piece. Then with hand pressure, I literally broke them free. I used needle nose pliers to remove staples. I saved the pieces, used them for patterns, and cut the replacements. Installation was fairly easy and I used wood glue on the end pieces. To reinstall the sliding panels, I put them in place on one side, then slid the upper and lower tracks into place. That part worked easier than I though it would.

CABINETS

In this Travco, the cabinet frames were once painted red, very red. A remaining sign of that exists along the ceiling panel that touches the cabinets. Upon close examination, you can see the red paint, obviously put on with a brush. These cabinets (above the kitchen area) once held a piece of aluminum edging that connected the cabinets to the ceiling. That piece is gone, exposing the prior paint, and a few empty screw holes in that cabinet.

This picture shows the countertop ledge settling. This has caused the original paint/wallpaper to become exposed. The original color or design will remain part of the Travco mystique. Countertop replacement will solve this problem.
	This beautiful interior belongs to a '72 Travco 220. These photos display the original appearance in splendid condition despite its age.

BATHROOM

The bathroom is in excellent condition. The walls were repapered and a new mirror was installed.

The bathroom vent did not work. Upon inspection, the wire nuts had come loose. Once tightened, the power vent worked again. Cabinets were painted. This countertop will be replaced along with the others. The tabletops have been replaced.

COUNTERTOPS

Years of water exposure have damaged the countertop in the kitchen area. This project, although time consuming to remove and reinstall the appliances, is relatively easy. Using layers of plywood, the counter is rebuilt. A linoleum veer is attached. A special router bit is used to trim the excess.

SEATS

The front seating area suffered the most water damage. All of the seats were rotted. The front dining benches and opposing sofa were rebuilt from scratch. Measuring and cutting to duplicate the former seats; this project was fairly straight forward. The original pieces/hardware for swing bunk were missing and not reproduced.

The sofa bench was also rebuilt. Notice the new ductwork. This unit had seat belts for every seating area. We reinstalled them, but alas, they are rarely used in the rear seating areas. Yes, we really did use them... to hold a baby's car seat.

CEILING PANELS

Here's a prime example of the ceiling paneling buckling due to water leaks. These are tedious to replace. A "do-able" solution is listed in the GREAT IDEAS page.

MICROWAVE

Nope. Travcos didn't come with a microwave oven. But where would any of us be without one today? As my wife constantly reminds me, we have very little counter space. Our microwave solution was to use the single cabinet above the refrigerator (former home of Jack, Jim, and Johnny.) I drilled a 1" hole in the center of the back inside. I dropped the power cord through it. From the outside, I retrieved the power cord through the refrigerator access panel. The refrigerator was plugged in right there. That second outlet was ready and waiting for the microwave. Easy.

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