In the beginning...

So, this is the basic background for this blog....
   My father, David, recently found a RV for sale on the local Craigslist for a mere $1,900. I found out about the purchase and offered to help him with the restoration/update of the vehicle. David (dad) is interested in traveling, possibly even permanently residing in the "Mobile Traveler", and I'm interested in having occasional access to it for weekend Mountain Biking trips. Being the type that always likes to plan ahead, I began scouring the internet for images and information on his new toy, but despite having the model year and type, I was unable to find anything.
   My first look at it was today, July 4th, and we immediately went to work.This is the first time either of us will be remodeling a recreational vehicle.

   So here she is from a couple different angles. She has just over 42,000 original miles, limited rust (a bit under the front edge of the hood, and a few tiny bubbles here and there, but nothing major of note), and the previous owner had given it a Krylon paint-job in a style true to its late-70's origins.

Needless to say, I was rather surprised by how good it looked from the outside. I'll be honest, the paint-job leaves a little to be desired, but all things considered, it's decent looking.