April is here!! Camper is UNCOVERED!

Here we are!  2017 and it is a April.  We finally got through the ups and downs of the February and March weather patterns, including a late March snow, and can finally uncover the camper in preparation for our first camping trip!

The camper cover has had to put up with a lot of heavy winds this winter and the rain gutters are wearing on the cover, with one of the corners developing a small tear.  This happened similar on our popup camper as the cover worn over front jack and we repaired using a canvas cover repair for a boat cover.  That held up really well and I think we will do the same here on all four corners.  To do so, I'll mark off the corners while I"m on the ladder before removing the cover.

Uncovered!!  All looks pretty good, but will check before our next rain.

Another thing that we wanted to accomplish this spring is to install an LED Strip of lights under the awning but in order to do so, I needed to hunt out the wiring route to get to the main switch panel above the sink where I can tap into the power supply for the 12V system easily.  Unfortunately, I removed the microwave (easily) and found some things that I can honestly say, are the first items of quality that I'm not pleased with in the camper.  Obviously, I'm going to fix this.

 

Microwave Outlet Loose in ceiling and over cut hole

Switch wires and splintered wood from the quick cuts that were made.

So here is our initial list of updates and repairs:
1) Front hitch light replacement
2) Microwave outlet proper securing and new wood support
3) Switch control area cleaned up
4) LED Awning light installation and wire route, fused line, and new switch to the wall
5) LED pantry lighting
6) Repair of the Grey Water Flush tank fitting