May 2, 2008 -- Portland, OR

You have to start somewhere, right? So why not go for the new, crazy paint job right away? The SolTrekker RV now has a nearly complete exterior with fresh paint and a new roof mostly sponsored by Monaco Coach Corporation, and 600 watts of solar PV panels sponsored by AM Solar in Springfield, OR. The interior remains gutted, but at least "Sunny" can feel good about herself now.

The next step will be to show the rig for a sneak preview at the ReDirect Guide Greener Homes and Gardens Show on May 17 at the Portland Expo Center. After that, we'll be looking to add a local green builder as a partner in the project, to assist with the few items that are outside of our current skill set. In late May, we will strip off the ceilings, walls and floors. In June, we will begin the interior rebuild. Stay tuned, and look for more news and upgrades in a few weeks.

--Ty