I had a few blocks left over after the support piers went up, so I took about 90 minutes to dig up the grass and pound the blocks level. The bottom landing doesn't move all that much when you stand on it now. The stairs sit on the cinder blocks, so they don't move either. I'll get some wider shims or shingles for the stairs to sit on, since all I had were a couple of really thin shims which won't last.
It's not perfect, but it's functional and stable. I'm really proud that I managed to put this thing together. And hey, it survived the past 2 days of rain.
I charged the trailer battery again today. We get about 3.5 days before the battery dies, as it's powering the clock on the entertainment center and the carbon monoxide detector. Can't wait until we can schedule the power hookup.
Are you now living in the trailer? Have you made the big move?
ReplyDeleteNot yet. Several dominoes need to fall: 1) Set the closing date for the loan, 2) Set a start date for construction, and 3) Get the trailer hooked up with electric, water, and sewer. Then we can start moving out of the house and into the trailer.
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