Ivan - i wouldn't drop the pan or get into any heavy-duty renovation yet -
just make sure the wheel bearings/hubs are greased, and the trailer brakes
are functioning, and that the a-frame/hitch is likewise lubed and latching
securely... then get a temporary tail-light/brake-wiring setup until you get
to caulifournyah... i can just about guarantee you that there will be lots
of things to work on once you drop that belly pan.
you might want to swing by oasis rv in tucson and scout out some replacement
parts before leaving arizona, as well.
when i get around to replacing the belly pan on the 'Trailwind', i plan to
use 'riv-nuts' rather than the usual olympic 'bulb-tite' rivets, at least on
every other belly pan section, to make it a bit easier to r&r, in future.
tuna
reno, nv
'48 Airstream