Well, once I got my first window out,
I was just dying to take the front skin off
to see the shape of the frame.
I had to remove these buggers- tiny nails holding to skin on the corners.
I had learned that a tool called a 'cat's paw' would help.
And - can you believe it- just last week,
while looking through some ancient tools of my dads,
I found one! ( thanks Dad !)
It worked great !!
The last thing was to remove 6 screws behind the hitch
that proved to be a real PITA-hard to get to with a screwdriver.
But with some patience, the dremel tool,
elbow grease, and LOTS of cursing,
I removed the last thing holding on the skin.
Now, to peek under.....
I was so happy to see that this part looked pretty good!
The wood was in good shape for the most part.
As I expected, the corners show some rot.
When a camper leaks, this is where a lot of wood rot occurs.
However, it was not too bad.
Thanks to the forum, and a guy named Larry (more on that soon)
I know how to replace it.
Can't do that now though- have to take off more skins
to see the whole picture.
But, for now, I am happy that my first peek
was not nearly as bad as I thought.
Onward we go !!!
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