Our Trailer Renovation Reality Check... (We had a baby)
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2023
- Our vintage bigfoot trailer renovation project has been on the backburner for a bit since Frankie came into the picture but that doesn't mean we've given up!
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2 tips (whitout telling you what to do with your trailer 🙂) 1 - for the dining bench table that swings out - look at the possibility of making it unfold to 2x the depth - this will give you a low/slim profile against the wall as a breakfast/coffee bar and when swung out you can flip the top open to make a dinette size for more people (stolen idea from Antiques Roadshow and the old card/games tables that were low profile them transformed when needed with more space.) and speaking of stealing ideas 2- don't forget to check out boat/yacht cabins for storage ideas as they, like trailers, need everything bolted down when in motion. See ya in 2 weeks (more if you need it)
Yeah we're going to figure out the exact "hows" when we get to the build stages of this thing. It's going to be a work in progress 👍🏻
Hey good news about the outsite! One thing ill recommend - draw ur plans on the floor of the van, we found out from measurement to floor we were out by 1cm and it meant we had to move our toilet, which we were glad we found out early! Enjoy parent hood looking forward to the fortnightly videos :)
I'm obsessed with Frankie's striped outfit! He is so adorable. This is off-topic, but seeing how y'all have cared for Frankie and how your parents care and are supportive of y'all heals my inside child. It's a beautiful thing to witness. Good luck with the trailer!
Thanks for this! we're doing our best! 🥹❤
@LeahandLevi And your best is awesome with no room for argument. See you guys in two weeks, I'm excited to see what you decide to show to us next :)
One suggestion I have is to watch videos of van lifers who have reviewed what they like and don't like about their build. It might give you good ideas on what to incorporate into your design and things to avoid. Thank you for sharing your journey!
Agreed! Similar size boats/yachts could also be helpful. Because they’re also working with small space and being set up to move 🥰
So happy for you that you are able to continue your build! My only concern would be the sleeping arrangements for three of you. Baby Frankie will get so big so fast, and if I was building this for me and my husband and daughter, I would be making the dinette into a convertible bed for my daughter for when she is older and bigger, but of course depends how long you will be traveling in it for. It’s going to be amazing when it finished! Best of luck to you both ❤
Hey! I'm finishing my naval engineering masters and I learn a bit about composite construction. It's very normal for the roof to be sagging, in composite yatchs the fiberglas itself is not what keeps the structure rigid, to support the fiberglass hull, there is a sort of skeleton around the entire structure making it keep its shape, this can be made of more fiberglass or just wood, the main principle is just to have a support which is basically the profile of the shape you want to have, all around. Basically don't just make 'beams' on the ceiling, make supports all around the fiberglass. Just google 'inside a composite hull' for some images if I wasn't clear enough. (English isn't my first language)
This is awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing this, we figured that the cabinets and internal stuff was going to play a big role in the stability of the trailer so hopefully that sorts everything out!
This can also be accomplished with sandwich panel construction instead of ribbing. You can use either XPS insulation or composite sandwich core foam, but it will be much more expensive. Using a continuous foam core sandwich construction all around the inside will prevent any thermal shorts, so there won't be any cold spots, your insulation will be much more effective. Once the insulation is in place you can glass over the inside, or use wood paneling or similar, just anything to attach cabinets etc to. Lots of solvent based adhesives will melt XPS though, so you have to choose carefully
So happy for you that you got good news about the fiberglass and I'm excited to see the renovation evolve. I totally understand the slowdown in posting videos and will look forward to watching you every two weeks. Take care of yourselves!
Thanks for being here! 🙏🏻❤
James from Extreme Fibreglass in Nanaimo...I'm passing on your name to my family in Nanaimo...what a great guy!
You may want to consider putting the fridge further away from the bed, depending on how noisy it will be...
What an awesome guy to give his time and expertise.
Right? So cool to meet people like this!
Haha, I had to quick stop the video and say, I thought the drawings of your towels were very Large gloves! 😂
Hey... I've never claimed to be an artist so no offence taken 😂
i thought they were ghost shaped gloves/towels haha
This will be fun to watch the progress. You have a great family. It will be a huge learning experience with a big reward at the end.
Thank you!
Welcome, Frankie! Also, I vote that your nephew Jack gets to take over your channel during the weeks you don't post!
Omg😂
Honestly I watch that. He could make a bird house or something.
Hahaha Jack is a hit for sure, can't let it go to his head tho 😂
Who wants a collab with Bec and Eamon - even a video call to get some insight in the design/build? 🙋🏼♀️
We would love to! Maybe we'll have to drive out there with it when it's done! 😳
@@LeahandLevicrossover episode of the century
I just adore Frankie. Welcome to the team buddy
On tip that I LOVE in our trailer is to have a cubby/cabinet/closet right inside the door for shoes/sweaters etc.
Ok I love this, definitely going to add that to the plans
So glad you have good news about the trailer. Whew!
I know nothing about them, but I love doing all sorts of DIY stuff. Looking forward to seeing your ideas take shape. 😊
Thanks for being here! 🥰👍🏻
Loved the end of the video with mom and dad coming in! Great family you guys have. Great to see you! ❤
They're featured a lot in the next couple videos for sure!
@@LeahandLevi Love it! ❤️
Great to see that Guy is excited about the trailer build. Love it you guys. Have a blast. :)
Ohhhh he's more than excited... gotta keep him from taking it over at this point! 😂
Glad to hear that you've got the good sense to slow down the video upload interval -- you've got plenty on your plate. Yes I'll miss seeing a vid every week, but I'll survive knowing you won't get burned out.
Two tips you may find useful:
1) Humble Road channel on YT is a wealth of info for build ideas and methods
2) ICBC auctions -- turns out, when my boss had his trailer stolen and recovered recently, his private insurance paid out ( too expensive to repair the hideous damage), and the damaged trailer was purchased by ICBC for salvage/scrap -- yet it had many newer or good components Ie a fridge just 2 years old, etc. Apparently ICBC will auction it off and you may find that's a very cost effective way to get all kinds of things you'll need for your new build.
Cheers!...from North Vancouver
Hey that's a great couple tips there! Thanks for sharing this with us
Can’t wait to follow along on your progress! I was so excited to find your channel! I think it’s going to look really sweet when it’s done. Been wanting a Bigfoot for years and finally found the one. Bought an ‘88 just two weeks ago and brought it home from Prince George, it’s mint. Previous owners had the exterior completely redone… gel coat, lights, fan, tires. The interior is meticulous, just dated. I’ve already picked up fabric and paint. These trailers have everything …easy to tow, so much storage, counter space, windows and a bathroom. Your fibreglass guy is right, they hold their value. You can’t go wrong. I’m a single lady taking this thing into retirement and will tagalong with my friends and finally see the rest of 🇨🇦 See you in two weeks!
That sounds like an absolutely great find! Congratulations and thanks for leaving a comment here!
My brother, Levi, it's always a grace seeing you on Saturdays. Am in my final days of graduating from my masters degree in business administration 🙌 and yours videos alleviate my academic stress.
Best my bro.
Australia.
Hey! From down under! Thanks for tuning in here friend 🥰🙏🏻
I love seeing your journey with just all of this. Highly recommend the Nature’s Head composting toilet. I have one in my off-grid home in Maine and it’s just fantastic.
Ok that's a great vote of confidence!
Love it! As a fellow vintage trailer owner (1961 Shasta Airflyte-make sure to look it up! Seafoam green was the Color) I applaud you for taking the step to refurbish this beauty!
Thanks so much!
Great video y’all! One thing I would say is be careful with the open shelf idea because that is going to be a problem when you start moving. Protect Leah’s mugs!! 😂
Oh yes the precious pottery needs to be protected
Always good to see videos from y’all. Frankie looks like he has put on some weight! He will grow so fast!!
Yeah he's growing and we're very happy about it!
Leah, here is a little advice from someone who is a Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother . . . don't stand and hold Frankie rocking him vigorously. Just stand and gently move back and forth - let him get used to that. It will be much easier on you when he's fussy and wants to be held and/or he's colicky. He is adorable - congratulations to you and Levi.
Honestly it’s a good point, rocking so hard gets my calves SO stiff lol! When baby is fussy it hurts!
Thank you!
Fantastic watch as always 👊🏿💜 and happy Saturday everyone :)
*And don't worry about the schedule change, I'm sure even if you switched to one video a month we'd all understand. Life comes first and it's important to deal with that first and not stress yourself about the content ❤, granted the content is also still your source of income so you can't take a total break from it understandably. Looking forward to seeing the videos and seeing this new journey of yours!
Thanks for the comments! Always see you here and it means a lot ❤️
bed storage access might be easier with struts and a hinge to lift instead of crawling on the ground to access stuff. looking forward to seeing your build :)
Take it easy ❤
In the event you need to move the trailer again, you should be able to do it by hand. Empty, it should weigh next to nothing. But even once it's completed you may be able to lug it... just bend at the knees! 😊
Hahaha I'll start training now 😂
I’m fully on board with reducing your frequency of videos to focus on your family and other commitments. Just for another perspective, the RUclips algorithm is VERY good at showing your videos at the top of my feed for many hours until I watch it, which isn’t a similar experience to Instagram or the other socials for me. I imagine even producing shorter videos is a lot of work, but perhaps that’s an option going forward to keep the channel momentum you have (and algos happy😉). Regardless, keep up the great work & efforts!
Thanks for your understanding! it's stressful to feel like we might not be keeping up with the machine of expectations here on youtube but we need to do it...
Hi Frankie! Welcome to the world 🌍
Every two weeks +/- for videos, makes sense! ❤
Good news re the trailer… how are you making sure there is no mold, again?! Mold, as you know, can really mess with your health… the idea you both already slept in that mold ridden bed has me freaked out for you.😢
Good luck as you continue 💓
Take care!
As long as the water doesn't get back into the frame and stay there we shouldn't have a mold issue! Thanks for the comment!
Nice to see you go.ahead with the oroject.
Just a tip for the inside of the trailer: make sure everything can be secured properly for the moments when you move the trailer. Cups balancing on a shelf isn't a good idea.
We literally laughed out loud when we saw the pice of cardboard and long board holding up the roof. We have been there!! 😂😂 Looks like you have a great plan going forward.
Haha oh yeah we’re in janky town! 😅 feeling more optimistic about things though as we get further along 👍🏼
💯🫢 may I suggest you start teaching your parents editing skills😂 definitely have a whole film crew there at your disposal😂
Honestly that would be great 😂
I think if you can use hinges on the bed and the bench to help you access the storage underneath it will maximize your storage capacity and you should watch as many tiny house videos as possible to get ideas and check out baren and Elsa scamp trailer build they are smart
The jumpcut to "This is Frankieeee" was SO funny
Now and forever more Frankie first.❤❤❤❤
Just keep them coming at whatever rate is good for you.
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION!! Please factor this in your design - the water and bathroom toward the back may not be best. Increased weight behind the axle is very very bad for towing. It is best to load evenly with heaviest over the axle and a *slight* bias toward weight in front of the axle (balancing stability, safe total capacity and modest but existing tongue weight). Get someone with towing experience to look at your plans and consider modifying your floorplan. There is a reason a lot of trailers seem "odd" splitting the sleep/dine and primary sleep areas with bathroom and appliances in the middle - balance and safety towing! Good luck with the build, you can do it!
That makes a lot of sense and we're definitely going to have to consider the grey and fresh water tanks carefully
Awesome videos sorry I’m soo late
The plans look cute, although I think the open shelving is a big mistake... I don't think I've ever seen any vanlifers be happy with their choice for open shelves, in fact none that I can think of.
I would make a full check on the structural for the frame also. Check for crack or weak weld points that may need reinforcement. Maybe some arched beams would look cool and add to support the roof better.
Yeah the frame and axle/bearings is on the list of things to tackle next.
for the decorating part i recommend mr kate's video. she made their trailer look really cool
Omg yall are wild, i bet they didnt even put the top on till it was done when building it!!😂
Honestly that might be the truth 😂
Hei Levi!
Firstly ... Congratulations to you both!
Why not putting a bunk bed : the top bed for junior.
BlueTac is your friend for shelves and leaving things on benches. I don’t pack down my kitchen BlueTac keeps everything in place, think vintage country retro cottage with plants 😁 BlueTac!
That's a great idea!
Not propane stove? Most people with induction cooktops say they are huge battery drainers. We had one for car camping and our battery was huge and could not handle it.
Can you deflate the tires and put blocks under it to lower the height? Or raise the height of the canopy from underneath?
don't forget space for shoes and coats. especially coats!
Levi with the leather sling bag fit. 😎
I have a natures head in my bus and Trevino in my van and I love the Trevino wayyyyy better, much easier to empty and clean
I think in the long run by the time you “fix” up this old camper would
Have been easier . Cheaper & safer than playing around doing this . There’s a company in California that sells retro campers (all molded) & you can design it
Your way or just buy the shell.
I’d take the max towing weight from your pickup and shave a few hundred pounds off of it, then build the trailer out to be a little below that number. Just to account for the extra weight of any gear, food, clothes, baby stuff, etc…, you’ll be packing into the trailer.
Yeah that's a big factor of why we chose the truck. Having more towing capacity rather than not enough is a priority
@@LeahandLevi look into bamboo for wood, it’s lightweight, but can bear weight, and sustainable since it grows like crazy.
Don’t forget a space for hooks for wet raincoats near the door!
what about a 3rd bed? unless you're planning to sell it relativly soon. i doubt you wanna be crammed in there with 3 people for years to come.
Since making this draft we're thinking of a hanging or bunk bed system that can be expanded when it's bedtime!
An open shelf is kinda problematic when you are in motion. You will either have to pack everything on them into a container and then unpack every time or they will fall all over the place.😢
Yes they would have to pack everything anytime they moved at all. Rails on the side would help but even I think that would be chaos.
the other option is to figure out screwed-in systems, that's pretty easy to do for spices, not as easy for mugs/plates
they will have a deep sink right there, just shift everything to the sink when travelling
Yeah its not like open shelves with nothing in there to secure them. We've used rigs with edges and rubber to keep everything in place (plus we can put stuff away for move days)
BlueTac is your friend. No need to pack everything away
You could have totally just shown the last bit of you backing it in but you didn’t and that’s what I appreciates about yous
Looks like Frankie is putting on weight. Yay!
Thanks for the update. This series seems less interesting then the last. Good luck.
Miss Frizzle! Yeah, you guys shoulda bought a school bus and been done with it.
Open shelves on a moving trailer?!
Open shelves sound cute but really won't be great. You'll have to empty them onto the floor or something every time you move.
Please remember you are a Lordboat.
Another grandma here. Please put Frankie in his own bed (pack n play) not your bed. Much safer. ❤
BRO YOU PAID 4 GRAND!!!!???? FOR THAT POS I THOUGHT YOU PAID LIKE 500 BUCKS, YOU COULDVE ALMOST JUST BOUGHT A EMPTY BUS FOR THAT PRICE
Would the set up cost and needing to keep it road safe make it a feasible option?
You made absolutely no statement about the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. This video was released 7 days after the massacre. Even if you filmed this before October 7, you could have edited in a statement and/or inserted something in the description.
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That's so awesome! Thank you!
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