Is this what they mean by eggshell campers?
The demolition crew was me. It was all me, baby.
Good riddance to that faux-quilted dingy vinyl lining, affectionately named “tuck n’ roll.” We would never have known how much mold was in there around the windows had I not started investigating. The yellow you see in the pictures is the fiberglass color, the orange is what’s left of the original glue (very strong glue). The carpet was glued hardily as well.
Both Michael and I were surprised by how little structure was left — the windows serve a great deal in keeping the walls rigid, and the floor (also rotting) was just a 1/2 inch piece of ply! The fiberglass seems to be bolted onto the metal frame in just four places. Had I known this was the shell I was buying would I have plopped down $2100 for it?
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Whoops! I left a comment back on the older entry where you were soliciting suggestions for how to finish the interior walls, and I gather I’m not too late to put my two cents in?
Since space is at such a premium, & durability, washability, moisture-proofing & non-flammability are probably important in your application, I suggest you check out fiberglass textile manufactured specifically for wallcovering. Lots of manufacturers produce it in many different textures, weaves, weights & colors. Technically, it’s a cloth but it goes up like very pliable wallpaper and is often used in high-traffic commercial spaces (hotels & airports & such) which take a beating. In Europe, it’s widely used in homes for the same reason. It looks good & holds up to lots of abuse.