The Frolic, also now known as the Pink Paradise, has had some serious plumbing issues. While much of the work is still being completed I thought I’d share an update.
Since a few of the exposed PVC pipes and copper lines showed obvious damage, we decided to remove the shower insert to get a better look underneath.
This was a good move on our part since we found the lines under it in need of replacement as well.
Here are some signs of the damage, and here are some before and after shots of the shower insert.
To work on the water lines, check the pump, and remove the fresh water tank (to clean it and check for leaks) we had to remove the table, along with the recently upholstered cushions. I felt like we were moving backwards instead of forward.
The 12 volt operated water pump (below) looks ancient, but the good news; it still runs!
While working under the seat we found carpenter ants that weren’t very eager to vacate the camper. Here is an example of the damage the can cause.
Here is how we evicted them. It took 2 foggers to do the job.
Below, we have replaced the ant infested wood, cleaned what was a terribly dirty and looked almost unsalvageable fresh water tank, and started running new water line.
We found the kitchen sink faucet was filled with a mud wasp nest so we replaced that too.
And here is proof of our progress.
What’s next? We still have to check the gas lines for safety reasons, ensure the hot water heater works, and check out the furnace too. We need to finish the bathroom plumbing, track down a water leak (when it rains) that we noticed in the bathroom, and hopefully after we get those things out of the way we can start rebuilding the bathroom.
I have been working on the curtains for the Paradise. I think you’re going to like them, but that’s a story for another day.
So, are you ready to buy a vintage camper to re-do? Or, do you want to hire us to do it for you?
To follow the Pink Paradise project from the beginning, and see all the updates along the way, type Pink Paradise into my blog’s search engine. You’ll be able to read each post featuring the Paradise.
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