Cargo trailer conversion tiny bathroom, GOING IN!
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
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Put those outlets on a GFIC for the bathroom, or even the entire rig.
Hi here comes a tip for montage. Drill a bigger hole to the upper of the Square iron so your tool fit then screw it only in the bottom iron then you dont need so long screws. best regards from Robert in Sweden.
That’s what I thought about while seeing them struggle with it. It would actually be stronger if they did like you said. 👍🙏
We did end up doing that!
OK, retired Building Contractor here! Always try to work plumb and level. If you don’t, it WILL come back to bite you. Plumb is the term used for level in the vertical. I recommend putting some rigid foam in the bathroom walls to help muffle any bathroom noises, if you get my drift. It’s o ing along nicely. Keep up the good work. You guys are fun to watch!
I really like that kind of industrial look. My wife is not a fan of barn doors, but I really like them. I an excited to see this design idea come to fruition.
These two have more energy than Tesla they just keep plugging away very much admire these folks!
You’re too dang kind!!!!
@@flyingsparksgarage you folks are just amazing and fun to watch inspiring! Thanks!
so glad YOUR STARTING TO USE MORE PERSONAL PROTECTION GEAR.
Regarding improvements, waterproof the bathroom. Waterproof the walls and floor so that if catastrophic spills happen its contained. And add a lip at the door to prevent runnaway messes too.
My thought too, waterproof the heck out of the bathroom, or you may end up with waterlogged playwood and it'll rot eventually.
Aaroni is a master mechanic ,electricacn and plumer and agreat carpentur. YOU ARE lucky to have him. the trailer is looking great.
The panel door is a good idea. Suggestion: Get a spring pull to keep it shut. It is easier to prop it open than to lock it closed. A 1 inch spring inside of steel conduit allows for adjustment. If you have issues finding a spring, they have overhead garage door springs that are relatively easy to find and made to be adjustable on one end. Other suggestion: Carriage bolts when anchoring through wood trailer floors or put (PL) adhesive under the new metal.
Barn door- great idea...... Level- put back in garage and use squares, straight edges and measuring tapes so that your lines will look consistent. Looking good. :)
To help solve your screw lengths going through the box section, drill a clearance hole in the top surface that lets your screw and drive bit go through, then you only need short screw to go through one thickness of steel.
Also use some “no nails” when fitting box section to floors, walls & ceilings, then the screws don’t take all the load, they can come loose when going over rough roads eventually. They won’t if there “glued” also.
Hope that helps, your doing great guys 💪👍
Barn Door, absolutely you'll have something that nobody else has. Go guys go.
Love the dedication. When talking about vertical uprights the correct term is 'Plum' IE it is perfectly vertical when using a spirit level. The term Level means it is horizontal when using a spirit level.
Aaron staring at the floor biting a hole in his tongue when Emily said "the squirrel dropped a nut on the roof" was priceless!
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Just a suggestion, use a eye bolt and gate hook to latch to lock the door while you are moving down the highway. I have to say I love how you two “discuss” if things look level or not, and then go right into a dookie conversation. LOL. That’s love.
I’d be latching your barn door using magnets rather than latches. One to hold it open and one to hold it closed. You could have a locking latch inside if you want privacy 😜. Also, you could have drilled an access sized hole in one side of your square metal framing. That way your fastener would only need to be long enough to pass through one side of your framing tubes + the thickness of your floor or wall. Not the whole framing tube + floor or wall. Handy tip when you don’t have long bolts lying around. This project looks like it’s going to be an awesome success. Can’t wait for the next episode. 👍👍
Built a few Manufactured Homes and Houseboats- We always start with a frame and each ancillary item is bench/floor built outside to ensure plumb and square, then installed as a unit. Shimmed where needed. Think of each item as a cabinet to be installed. As mentioned in another comment the bath door needs a top and bottom rail (top is exposed-bottom is hidden between wall and door with one roller on inside lower corner. You two really -Live,Love and Wrench!!!! The Bronco needs to be the first trip in trailer.
Keep checking the frame rails on the underside for level and leave access for plumbing everything . Love it
Anytime you tackle a project that you have never done it's a learning process. In my experience hands on is the best way to learn and the most satisfying when the job is done. I'm 70 and almost everything I know from baking to auto repair is hands on self taught. It's good to see you guys go for it without intimidation and get it done.
Thanks for the video. I'm a commercial general contractor. Watching car folks do construction is like me doing car stuff. Your doing fine. I would worry more about keeping things square to the floor or ceiling than level. Then it won't hurt your eyes to look at it no matter if the trailer is level or not.
Putting a car hood on the bathroom door would be awesome looking!!! Love watching you guy's 💙
I like the barn door idea, don't forget to add some sort of latch on the bottom so it's not slapping around during transport.
Aaron & Emily here is my comment for today. You guys are doing a wonderful job with your trailer and it will look fabulous when you are finished.
I believe I installed that exact same shower kit. I’m glad you went and leveled it out because it was a pretty picky kit when I put it in my house.
One thing I did was use “floor leveler” under that base so it doesn’t make styrofoam and creaking noises. It worked really good in my house. It helps make up for not perfect floors. Just slap a bunch down use a trowel with some groves and make a good layer for you to push the base down into the leveler.
The barn door style is a great idea.
I would make the transit latch for the door in the open position. It's not in use while moving and it will help the door keep from twisting as it will be held firmly against the wall.
Glad y'all are well. Much love and best wishes to you and all ❤️
Stay safe everyone ✌️😎
Make that a strong latch or you’ll have Flying Doors 😜
Consider making the sliding door slightly wider than 2ft, so you have an overlap when shut... Only saying this as you commented about the pole only needing to be 4ft. Enjoy watching all your videos and appreciate you taking the time to film and upload.
It is looking good!! Just remember the weight addition. Also, Barn Door for bath...GREAT IDEA!
Some great ideas. I love the rollers for the door, they look awesome. Can't wait to see it hung.
The "barn door" sounds good. Just make sure you can keep it from swinging side-to-side when it's closed. And when you're towing the trailer.
Loving this build so much I let 2 3 minute plus commercials run to help pay for the plywood!!
Construction suggestions: Secure the bottom of the barn door for highway use. Don't want that door flopping around while on the road!! Why not add your logo laser etched on the door?? That's look really cool when you invite guests inside!!
Adding rigid internal structure inside the trailer may be a concern. I would assume the trailer is designed to flex so adding a rigid structure attached to the flexible structure will move or possibly force more flex to a localized section that can still flex. Probably not a big concern but I would minimize attaching rigid structure to the trailer side and roof beyond what you have in the gooseneck area. Creating rigid structures attached to the floor shouldn't be too much of a problem but you realize everything will be flexing when Roxy is loaded and going down the highway at 70MPH! Suggest checking in with a camping trailers dealer or toy hauler dealer to see if they have a framing expert on staff.
Happy trails! Really love your channel! I also love boating, airplanes and fast cars!!
Be sure to have that bathroom sliding door lockable from the inside. And then able to unlock it from the outside in a subtle way of some kind. People do get into trouble in a bathroom and you want to be able to get in if there's an emergency. All the best from Canada
Yup, level with the frame is the best idea.
If you clean out the nozzle of the welder and wire wheel the steel first, that should help with splatter etc.
There's a lot more room in there that I was expecting.
Emily has such a beautiful smile!
I suggest including a barn door floor guide to help keep the bathroom door in place.
I’m intimidated by the whole build. No way I would take on what y’all are doing. But, it’s fun to watch you guys build things. That’s why I subscribed to your Chanel.
Keep walls level. If window looks wonkie, hang a curtain over it. Love the project! Keep the vids coming.
I been binge watching all your stuff from Singapore having just stumbled across you. I’m loving this build. It’s going to be awesome. I’m so glad you are trusting your eyes for it being level. Making you walls at 90 degrees to your floor is always a safe bet. That’s what your eyes are seeing. It would be great if you talked a little more about the tools you are using along the way. I’m super interested in your TIG Welder.
Thanks so much for watching, Philip!!!
We’ll certainly try and talk more about our tools ☺️
Thank-you for thanking us. Glad to be along for the ride. And Finley.
Nice door idea. The idea I have seen is to use a heavy duty magnet to hold the door in both the open position and the closed position so as to insure if the trailer is unlevel the door doesn't accidentally close on someone. You could also ad a latch to lock the door while it is occupied.
O, yes barn door great Idea 💡Trailer remodeling is going great. So far you doing a great job. I think everything you talked about should work out fine. Have a great evening 👍
RUclips suggested your 5k boat video after I watched a boatguy vid. I am glad they did because I am now subscribed and I will enjoy watching y'all convert this trailer into a camper. Cheers you two. keep up the good work!
Aaron, you could use aluminium check plate for your sliding door, would look like a giant locker and keep with the theme. Wouldn't be over heavy either. Great progress.
I'm thoroughly enjoying this series. Y'all work so well together. Such cool details. You make hard work look fun!
I like it, looking good. Remember you can always use colored caulk to fill some gaps when you lay the stick on tiles.
Project is coming along nicely. Love how Emily`s face lit up when Aaron mentioned the tig welder. Stay safe, God Bless.
I have a suggestion, I’m sure others will like it, more vids!!!!!!! I love the build stuff with these car channels
Make sure you design a latch for the bottom of the barn door slider so it doesn’t slap the walls when in transit. Can’t wait for the next episode
I was thinking the same thing.
Funny, Aaron says Tig welder and Emily's eye light up!
I can't believe people would leave nasty comments. Always look forward to next video. It gives me ideas on projects I'm working on.
Loving this project. Another way to screw the square tubing down is to drill a large enough hole on the top side for your driver bit to pass thru, with the head of the fastener catching the bottom side of the square tubing. I don't know if it would be stronger or weaker, just a thought. Love the barn door idea! Pocket doors are cool too, but can be problematic and also makes it difficult to have a light switch or outlet in the wall
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I like the idea of the barn wood door. I think it would great.
The barn door is a cool idea. Only thing you may want to consider however is privacy. Usually barn door track mechanisms by design have a quite a substantial gap between the door and the wall. May be a challenge to accomplish privacy in a way a pocket door or a standard door within a door frame does. Good luck!
Barn doors are a great idea! One word of caution though. Sometimes there can be a gap between the door and the wall. Something to keep on mind for a bathroom, ya know for privacy, sounds, smells.lol. anyway love watching you guys
You looking out the window, means people can look in the window, I think some frosted class is in order 😆😆😆😆😆👍👍👍👍👍
When you install that barn door, make sure you put some kind of limiting bracket at the bottom so that the door can't swing out away from the wall in transit. And as another poster already mentioned, make sure you have a way to lock the door open for transit. Loving this build!
I was going to say the same thing, You need to secure the door when going down the road because the bottom of the door is going to be flying in and out against the wall going down the road.
looking great emily maybe cut the ply wood to fit inside the steel frame to reduce the thickness of the wall then put the outer sheeting on so it doesn't look so chunky
also gives you more space outside the bathroom for the kitchen area
i would mount the hand basin on the wall infront of the toilet seems a better spot to put it and leaves the shower access clear
Love the barn door not barn door idea!
Like the barn door idea. Think it will rattle though. Still rubber stoppers on the floor would fix that. Another thing to take into account is condensation in the shower (with having metal framing?) might be a concern given time. Maybe a roof or extractor/vent like the ones they sell for R.V’s.
Given you won't be in the trailer when you're pulling it, I don't think it is an issue. All RVs rattle over the road anyway. A roof vent for the bathroom is a solid suggestion though. (FART FAN!)
Good job reasoning level and or plumb on the wall/window. I think you made the right decision. Emily has an uncanny way of think out potential problems, ie, shower drain, and I have noticed many others. You guys are good thinkers and planners. I love the finishes... God bless ya'll.
To use the smaller bolts, drill a bigger hole in the top of your box profile to fit the head of the bolt plus a socket wrench.
Most sliding doors don’t give you much privacy. Usually you can see inside around the edges. If your door is going to be this way to it would be awful for anyone having to poo and other people are in the kitchen area. If your door is different than what I was talking about then it might be ok. It’s just a weird place to put the bathroom at. Love the videos and great luck on the rebuild 👍🙏
I really like your teamwork. Y'all are blessed to have each other. We are blessed that you share your story. PS: Y'all continue to raise the bar telling that story.
It's always a joy to watch you guys work together. The fact that you two share so much like your racing and flying is a good example for a lot of other couples. 👍🙂
I like the progress so far, it's coming along very nicely. One suggestion would be to install a vent fan on the exterior side wall for the bathroom and insulate the interior bathroom walls too. Then no one will hear anyone while they "look out the window and take a dookie". LOL. Also, "level" is the term for horizontal lines, "plumb" is the term used for vertical lines. Just sayin'
To hold sliding door in place attach a small vinyl strap to inside wall, wrap around edge of door and attach a button snap to outside of door. Will hold door in place while trailer is moving.
You all are an awesome couple. It doesn’t matter what it looks like when you build it together the way you both want it!! Keep up the great content!
That little dog is absolutely adorable
Great project. Even the bathroom talk!
Good call on making it all "bubble" level...I've done several trailer remodels and that's the best way to do it! Good job guys!!!
Really digging this series. Been after my own race trailer living 1/4’s for a minute. This is something I could do myself instead of buying a pre built unit. Keep them coming. Thank you!
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"And you can open the window.....thats the part I'm excited about" lol
First off, I love you two and this channel. The barn door with the metal would be so awesome. Can’t wait to see the finished trailer.
Things are progressing right along........👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🪚🔨🧰🚽
I love your idea for the barn door for your bathroom. You both are amazing love y'all
I just saw you in the commercial on Fox News 6:00PM you made the prime time. Techtron I believe it was.
Sweet.
A L W A Y S start with leveling the trailer or frame or anything you are working on.. LEVEL- LEVEL - LEVEL.........
If the trailer is not level front to back and/or side, you can't set walls plumb up and down. You'd have to make the walls square/90-degrees upright to the floor. It's probably worth getting the trailer level in both directions, then use the level to install everything. In traditional stick frame construction you'd put cross- pieces in between the uprights/studs in the walls. Covering the framing with plywood before the metal would be a great substitute for that. Provide the required rigidity. Be safe and stay well.
Barn Door in a trailer you'll be the first to do that can't wait to see how it looks
Billet aluminum looking rollers,no less! Look really cool
After starting to watch your channel 4 years ago l was in JC Penneys once and saw a huge picture of Emily on the wall on my out of the store and thought to myself "I've seen her with oil smeared on her nose" Also thank you for sharing your lives which helped keep me sane during my the Covid quarantine. 😄
Isn’t that so funny?! You’re like- there’s Emily living her other life! Haha! Pretty great.
Sure appreciate you watching!
Build square to the floor and to the wall you are working off of. Often visual square can be accommodated with trim. If the window is un-square, and is a visual bother, cover it. A "square" curtain or cover the whole thing with a frame, one way glass, tinted, etc.
Be sure your 24 inch door frame allows for trim. Don't get too skinny of a door.
I've watched a million trailer conversion videos and everyone has had the same problem with level and plum issues. Go slow and eye ball everything!!!
Why is it there is so many keyboard carpenters/mechanic out there ready to criticize everyone’s work you guys are doing a awesome job don’t worry about the nay sayers this is your build have fun
I love the rollers AWESOME. The trailer is looking awesome. I have barn doors in every room love them
I love watching you guys. You’re not afraid to try and tackle any situation and you learn from mistakes. I feel like you’re related to me and I am very proud for y’all
Thanks so much Wayne!!
The barn door sounds great!
You will need to secure it for travel as Aaron already mentioned.
Cool (in my mind) door handle idea for the bathroom. Get a pair of the old 70's style Pontiac/Chevy door handles (the outer handles with the thumb button) and mount one to each side of the door. Probably wouldn't be terribly difficult to hook the thumb buttons into your latch mechanism.
Hey Emily, you can add toilet model to your resume! Nice job welding BTW also. Looking good! Can't wait to see the finished product.
Very Nicely done so far, Like the bard door idea on the pooper, will look cool.
Trailer is really coming along and your welds are looking good, nice job you guys 👍😁❤️
I try to level everything, regardless! I like the barn door idea!
Hey Emily and Aaron, liking the trailer build. Have you thought about possibly hanging the barn door on the inside of the bathroom. That way any mounts to keep the door from swing would not be in the walk way for your toes to hit. Just a thought. Y'all are doing great!
You two are a joy to watch! 😊
You mentioned putting drawers next to the toilet, you should probably build and install that area before you finish off all of the rest of the bath area, as it might be hard to get to those areas later. It would also help if the area where the drawers are is dust tight so the drawers aren't filled with dirt when you get to the beach or wherever. But it looks good otherwise.
PS- - this is the most exciting and fun build on RUclips right now. Give us more.
You'd think that lumber is made of gold or something.
Loved the toilet humor. Y'all gonna install a little fan to suck the aroma out from sinking battleships in there?
Your level vs going with the lines of everything else made me think of something my uncle said. He's done remodel work on older houses that have settled for over 40 years and he said how it looks is all the matters and creating the optical illusion that everything is "correct" is an art form. Some things he really doesn't like the customer to see what's actually going on while building because it won't make sense until everything is up and trimmed out for that "level" look against what's already there that's nowhere close to level, lol.
Look at Emily laying some dimes! Those are some respectable welds, great job 👏
Lookin' good! - That's going to be so much better than the other trailers at the track.