68 Overlander ... Gutting

[Aluminati]

Well...I started gutting the overlander...with a mask on.

the carpet was breaking apart in my hand .
So... I guess the biggest part done.
I removed the goucho...(Nasty)
Removed beds (Nasty)
Removed all walls... (tricky)

Now trying to remove bathroom without destroying...(dont know what it is worth...its all plastic.)...Question...is this even worth trying to save or can I take a sawzall to it?

How do I remove the Toilet...I am not keeping it...It looks funny...it has two foot thingys on it for flushing.

Removed Stove
Removed Refer.

Removing bathroom is my only issue now.


Also...Leaking.

Leaking at the very front two side windows...how do I fix this?
Also leaking somewhere along the sides...floor rot behind the axels.

I figured I may need to take all the interior skin the panels out to get at the old wirig and insulation to redo. and I need to stop the leaks before doing a shell on floor replacement.

I think the only thing I am going to keep is the kitchen sink.
I also kept one of the big walls undamaged so I can use that as a template.

What are your thoughts.

[Aerowood]

To remove the toilet there are two nuts that hold the toilet to the tank adapter and they are accessable from the back of the toilet.

Sounds like you are at the start of a big adventure

[tphan]

The very first thing to do, if your trailer is not under a roof, out of the weather, is to find and re-seal all exterior leak points. If you search this forum, you'll find info on that- how to find leaks, the usual suspects, what sealant to use, etc. Without doing this first, you are peeing into a headwind. Good luck, and have fun!!

[Darol Ingalls]

Be sure you have a plan for replacing any of the bathroom panels, vanity, sink, etc. BEFORE you saw up the original. Finding replacements is nearly impossible and, due to the curves in that area, fabricating new parts is a real pain. Some parts are fiberglass and some are ABS vacuum formed parts. All can be repaired with epoxy and glass cloth applied to the back sides. Epoxy appliance paint (almond color) works good for repainting. Takes a good week of warm weather to set up properly and you need to be careful not to use harsh cleaning materials, but it's easier than new gel-coat or powder coating. Just don't get in the "toss it" mode before you know what you're going to replace it with! Darol

[Radman]

Alum,
I totally agree with all the other great advice you have been given. Keep everything that has an angle or curve to it. Patterns and guides to how it was done before your teardown are essential. As time passes you will forget how things actually were put together. It saves you from having to reinvent the wheel. Even if you won't be reusing some items. Wait until you rebuild those components before throwing anything away. You will see how valuable these things are as your journey continues. Good luck.

[Aluminati]

Well I have no use for the bathroom stuff... I am gutting the trailer out to make a mobile kitchen...so I wont need a bathroom. I have been very careful so far...I have not broken or chipped anything...The only thing I took of so far was the bathroom vanity. everything else is still in good shape. Yes you are correct...the tub part is fiberglass...but I wont need that...the bathroom sink or the toilet or tub I wont need.

[Darol Ingalls]

Sure wish I lived closer to you. Could use all those bathroom parts. Too far and bulky to ship. What a waste! Darol

[Ganglin]

No toilet...??? Believe health codes will require one and a sink - other than the kitchen area sink to wash your hands won't they...