Many of you have commented and shown interest in building these type of drawer slides for your RV. I'm sorry but I don't remember where I got those metal slides. That was more than 5yrs. ago and I didn't have a YT channel then. Just search for *heavy duty metal drawer slides* and get the length and rated weight you'll need. They'll need to be beefy so the drawers don't sag when you pull them out. You will not find them at your typical box stores so don't waste your time looking there. These kind of metal slides will be found online in *specialty cabinet or industrial cabinet suppliers* 👍
Rockler has several drawer slides available. I have used them to build really heavy duty drawers. They rate the slides as to how much weight they will support. Hope this helps.
Great ideas. Martin was a genius on modifications. Like myself I'm always trying to improve my RV. Martin has given me new ideas I never would have thought of. RIP Martin taken to soon thank you.
Good stuff Martin, at one time or another everything that exist somebody said "you know what we need." Fabrications are the art of self-expression. Custom-miser
❤ Joanie, don't tell Martin I told you this, but the bottom of the cabinet with the air fryer would be easier to be able to pull out like a drawer. A 4 inch tall box with no face with another box with wheels inside. The outer box serves as the Trax the inner box rides in.👍👍 Love you guys.💘
Super helpful video , I will watch all of your videos forever. I am so saddened by the lost of Martin my heart goes out to you Jonie and your family. THANK YOU GUYS FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS!
@@celestepalm6949 For the heavy duty rails that I bought and use it doesn't matter. My drawers are long and thick so I needed very heavy rail mechanisms not only to hold the weight but make it easy to slide in and out. Another note worth mentioning is, everything that we put in those drawers are in plastic bins. When we're getting ready to leave, we pull those bins out and set them on the floor in the back master bedroom. That way that weight is removed when we pull in that slide. I do that as a precaution so I don't put that extra weight on the slide motors when retracting or deploying the slides. Those bins just stay on the floor till we arrive at out next location then they go back into the drawers once I deploy the slide again.
@@RVstreet Genius! That makes sense in a Class A, but with a multi-slide truck camper there's no other place to put the stuff, especially when slides are in. I'll just have to keep all the lighter goods under the sofa slide & dinette slide then & use the basement for the heaviest stuff.
Hey Martin, you copied me, Hah! 2yrs ago I literally did the identical drawer upgrade under the dinette, using the same 300lb slides. My drawers are 40" deep. I bought them custom made with dovetail corners from a drawer manufacturer in NC. They made a custom drawer front that came close to matching the OEM design. I should have called Winnebago like you. That upgrade was absolutely a huge improvement for storage.
Wow.....the drawers on the dinette!! I’m going to see about getting mine done. I have a small class c and really need that space easier to access. Love all the rest of the changes. Thank you!
All of the stuff we put in those drawers are in plastic bins. It adds a lot of weight. Probably a 100lbs or so. So when we get ready to pull in the slides and get ready to move, we lift out all those bins and set them on the bedroom floor over the rear axle. That way we take all that weight off the slide motors. Once we arrive at our new location, we just put the bins back in the drawers. It's just a precaution we take so the slide motors don't over work themselves.
Yeah, don't you hate it when the factory brand drawers are not even half the seat length? Those long, roll-out pantry drawers that seem to go on forever are a thing a beauty!
Yep, … that’s in the category “Why didn’t I think of that” I’ll certainly be purchasing from Martin’s links as my way of putting some money in the tip jar.
Hey Tom, Thank you. It was nice to meet you and your wife too. You have a nice coach. It's a small RV world out there. It's very possible that we'll meet up again somewhere down the road. 👍
A+ brother, love the videos. Just bought a 2015 Fleetwood Storm 28MS with 16,000 mi and 80 hours on the Generator. Ordered the stabilizer, sumo springs, Koni Shocks, and rear trac bar after watching your video. I look forward to insulating the nooks, plumbing. Love the videos. Great editing, very refreshing.
Ya she always adds a nice spice to videos, but she doesn't care much for being on camera. Plus she is now my main camera person shooting what I do. However, in this video we actually put the camera on a tripod and she was able to be in it. And besides that, a lot of these upgrades *she requested* so I told her people would love to see you explain these things. I like to colab with her on camera. 😍
There you go marten have the little lady on more often he'll she may let out some of your bloopers 😊 thanks alot guys you really are helpful truly you are. 😊
Another great video. I am at changing the main awning. I believe it is original and the wind going down the road is tearing it apart. 😢 Thanks for the video
As always great video. After this video...my next two DIY projects are "drawers under the bench" and "insulation". "Not DIY"...we will be visiting your suspension mechanic in Orlando to upgrade suspension and add Centramatics.
I love you guys....that sink upgrade is perfect! Also the huge storage drawers under the dinette. I wish I was more of a carpenter- I could do that. Thank you once again, you're one of the best You Tube channels ou there!
@@RVstreet oh no Joanie we are so sad to hear this. The two of you have touched and helped so many people. I’m sure the RUclips channel only scratched the surface of how beautiful of a person Martin was. We have learned so much from your videos and will continue to do so. Martin is not done leaving his mark on the world.
I have subscribed. Enjoyed this one very much. I have watched about 8 of your you-tube videos THANKS!! We are part timers. We have a 28' class C. It had a couch. I pulled it and built a cabinet/top the same length. What did I get? Four deep drawers on full length slides and two 4" deep top drawers. I have HAM radio/monitor/computer on top and all that storage. Your idea of long stroke drawers under the seat will happen this fall/winter [THANK YOU!]. We like people ... honestly, but now we can only seat four people at a time; that was the tradeoff for the extra cabinets👍
Good to see Joni again. Just catching up on your videos since we just purchased a 2012 Winnebago 33c. So I will certainly be following your lead! Great haircut btw.
You all are awesome. Thank you for sharing all of your information. I just purchased a class c 27' last month and plan to go full time next month. You have helped me so much. Lots of information and lots of great ideas you have provided. I can't wait to get out there on the road. Peace to you both.
Brilliant upgrades and obviously some quality DIY work! We’re heading to Maine in a few weeks (close to Camden)! Can’t wait for cooler weather! Stay safe and God Bless!
Thanks Steve 🔧 Stick around and I'll show you how to acquire a good working skill set. You just need to get past your fear of doing different things and I show you step-by-step on how to do it. You CAN learn to do these things.
Thanks guys, you ROCK!! I have watched a couple of your videos and am a HUGE fan. I love how detail oriented you are and how you take the time to do things right, the first time!! Buying quality products and taking so much pride in your home. I just purchased my first RV and getting ready to spend at least the next year in it. A 1994 Catalina sport and she needs a lot of love. Stay safe out there, from your newest fan!
Oh ya. Twice. Once when we first bought the coach and then replaced again last winter. We actually plan on doing a video on that but haven't gotten around to it yet.
Another great video from you guys. We also have a Vista with those cavernous bedroom closets. A great place to hide the bodies but not very practical for storing anything else. I have looked at installing shelves but don't see a clear way to brace them without drilling into the outer wall. Info on how you built them would be great. Maybe an opportunity for another video.
All excellent mods! Many we have done, but need to do a few more down here to tune the rig up- especially the insulation in the brow cap. Just a word of caution-- Joanie had it right on the Duck Tape! The word here in Georgia is that its illegal to operate a motorhome without at least 2 rolls of duck tape on board LOL!!!!! Heck my rig would have completely fallen apart without duck tape!! Be well- eat lots of clams and lobster!! Joe and Joy
Hi Joe, Ya, that insulation in the brow cap is a biggie. But I'm sure you saw all the other places I did too in that other video I did. Dedicate 1 day to do all of them. Your AC units and heating will love you. 🎅 ruclips.net/video/yqZjE4aEoek/видео.html
@@RVstreet I got started on the brow insulation once and didn't go all the way. Need to get busy on it. As 'bago stuck all their interior electronics in the top right hand brow cabinet on this'16 model 38Q we found that when it gets so hot up there it knocks out all the electronics in the rig. So now we have to ride with the cabinet doors open. I installed more door bumpers as spacers to keep the doors a bit open and a small electronics fan to help knock the temps down. Regardless I absolutely have to insulate that region of the coach!!!
Hi. Would you mind telling me the dimensions of your new loveseat recliner? That's exactly what we want to do and our coach layout looks like yours. Also, I was concerned about the weight of the recliner. I assume that's not a problem for your slideout. Thank you!
I have enjoyed your videos and they have been so helpful. I did upgrade to a roadmaster steering stabilizer, sumo springs for the front and Koni shocks front and rear. What a difference in the way our coach drives. Thank you so much for making these videos and Joanie is an awesome camera person. Cheers!
Hi Guys!!! I’m so behind on watching stuff! I definitely want to do the insulating on George. The AZ and Vegas heat just pours in the upper cabinets and definitely the step area. I’m hoping not to be in real cold weather 😊 The plan is to get George completely Martinized one day. Thanks!!!
Joanie and Martin love all your upgrades! Wonderful video for sure! Got the safety T but haven’t but it on yet on our Diesel pusher. I have the quick connection but mine are sorry. Will get the brass ones for sure. I always enjoy your channel. God bless you guys have a great rest of the summer.
Thank you Lester so much. Joanie & I are so thankful for folks like you that are more than willing to support us by using our Amazon Store. You will love the brass quick disconnects I use.
Joni and Martin you're an awesome team!!! Thank you so much for sharing all of your tips and step by step tutorials! By far, my absolute favourite you tube channel! 😊💕
Thx Dwayne, My brass quick disconnects do not come in stainless. Best on the market IMO. I've had zero issues with them in 5yrs and I have several sets. In case you've never seen them, it's these here: www.amazon.com/dp/B00F40MEX2?ref=exp_rvstreet_dp_vv_d
Love your videos. What brand of awning arms are on your coach? I noticed it can be adjusted low to help with the sun coverage unlike some other awnings.
Awesome video! Did you need to extend the platform at all to support the new seating? It seems like most of them require more depth than the slideout has. It seems like there are many ways that people have tried solving for this, but I was curious how you Martinized it!
I'm assuming your talking about the pull out drawers I made under the booth seating. There was nothing done to the seating or to further support them. Not necessary.
@@RVstreet sorry, I wasn’t very clear. I was talking about the recliners. The slide out base on the 35 F is only about 33 inches deep. Many wall hugger recliners seem to require 38-40 inches. Just wondering how you dealt with that.
@@kevinhammer968 Ah, ok so.....once I had the love seat set back on the slide as far as I could so it would recline fully, I bolted the love seat metal frame to the floor in the back with 4 bolts to 4, aluminum "L" brackets I made that bolted to the floor. That secured the back. The front of the metal frame hung over the slide floor some in the front. So I made two small wooden blocks out of 2" x 4"s (one the left and one on the right about 12"in from each side) so they just kissed the floor, painted them black, then screwed them to the metal frame. That supported the front of the frame and secured it. The blocks are tucked under the love seat so you can't even see them. As it turned out, when the love seat seats normally-not reclined-the width of it is exactly the same width as the booth and forms one nice clean line looking down the edge of the booth and the love seat.
@@RVstreet Thanks for the clarification! We aren’t full-timers, but are planning to use our 35F to work out of when we travel. Replacing the couch and adding the desk was a fantastic idea. That is my plan. Thanks again for all of the videos that you post. They are so helpful, and entertaining!
I too changed to residential recliner. Yes delivery charge. I said I could bring it in.. told when to come and they took the old one and installed the new one for free.
Marten, my wife and I have enjoyed your video's. We live in Florida in a 55 plus park and it is nice. But there is just so much tv to watch and then everything becomes a rerun, nothing new. So my wife and I have put up our house for sale and we are going full time RV. I intend to imploment many of the things you have done when we find an RV. But I have a question for you. We have just our ssi to live on and boondocking is something we would need to do alot. Do you think solar would help us save money?
Thank you so much 👍 I just can't answer your question with a short answer. I can't help myself. 😝 Having solar-will not-save you money when boondocking. It will cost you money up front in order to do a lot of boondocking. But if you're going to be doing a lot of boondocking you will need some solar to provide you enough power. How much solar? You'll have to take a hard look at your battery bay and what's needed there in order to store and use your solar power and the type of inverter you'll need to deliver that power will also be other items that will have to be looked at closely. Equipping your RV with solar and how much solar and everything that I mentioned that goes with it is a far and wide question. Since you are going to be new at RVing you just don't know what you don't know right now. I totally understand having to live off a budget on SSI and it is doable. When you sell your house you'll have proceeds from that sale to buy your RV, trick it out with some things that will need to be done right off the bat, stash some money off to the side for an emergency fund and then what's left over can go towards your solar package and the stuff that goes with it. So my advice to you right now is start studying this solar subject in depth while you're also trying to-decide and looking for-what type of RV you're going to buy. Then after you've been RVing for awhile you'll learn what your electrical and solar needs are and what you're able to afford. Then I would address purchasing the items you'll need to live off grid and move forward. Now if you want to be fully equipped with solar, battery bay, inverter and all that right out of the gate, then really study up now on what that will take, then as you look for an RV you'll have a fairly good idea of what costs will be necessary to get there post purchase. But being new to RVing I'm just afraid you might not know enough right now and then later on you'll wish you would of done things different. I have no idea of your back ground or experience so this advice may not even be needed. 😂 I have a video coming out on Oct. 31 that will explain how-I have decided-to address and handle my power needs while boondocking and in emergencies when there's no power at all. Like last winter in Texas just to mention one incident. Two places that can help you really start to understand solar in a practical sense and in depth are: RV with Tito DIY - ruclips.net/user/rvwithtito Be sure to tell Tito I sent you. DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse - ruclips.net/user/WillProwse I hope you're subscribed to my channel to con't to learn what I have to offer AND as you need stuff for your exciting new RV lifestyle, I humbly ask you please don't forget to consider using my Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet EDIT: I was discussing your comment with my wife and she had a good thought. You could buy a used Thousand Trails Elite Membership for somewhere around 3K or so and that would enable you to also have camp grounds (CG"s) available to you to alternate back and forth between boondocking and CG"s. Having CG"s available is nice to make dumping tanks easy, replenish water, do maintenance, sanitize your fresh water tank, have shore power and all that. It's something to consider. Once you buy a membership there is an annual maintenance fee. It usually is around $500 or so. It would worth looking into to see if it would work for you and your plans. You buy a used membership thru a broker. For starters, here's some places you can buy one. www.campgroundmembershipoutlet.com/available-parks/thousand-trails/ www.rvdiem.com/campground-membership-outlet-thousand-trails-resale
Thank you very much for your reply, Yesterday I found a good start to finding out what you might need for solar. ruclips.net/video/WXtp5F4Z0aI/видео.html I will look forward to all your videos.
Yep lots of good stuff out there and the learning journey always continues. Keep reading up on everything from multiple sources because this subject-solar-needs to be thought thru. The more you learn, the more you'll have a real understanding of the technology and how it works in an RV, what your needs are, how to set it up right, troubleshoot problems and spend your money wisely. Good luck my friend. 👍
Love your videos. I have a question. The door of my 2002 Class C RV has turned yellow on the outside. I have not seen this addressed by you. Do you know how I can get it back to white to match the rest of my RV.
Are U talking about your main entry door? What's the material it's made of? You can contact me on our FB page and post a picture if you want to so I can see it.
Thanks Martin and Joannie for another great video. I need to do some of those things. Would really like to install a pull out drawer under the bed so we don't have to lift it up to get things out of it. Do you have a video about this? Should be the same process as the dinette drawers you built.
No i don't have a video doing that. There isn't enough room-to the walls-to pull out drawers under the bed. Maybe you do. We just lift the bed platform up.
@@williamastorino9551 Oh ya, I've seen many layouts like that. Those bedrooms are huge for an RV. I be you probably also have opposing bedroom slides too. We don't. We have one bedroom slide but for us it works fine.
Hey Martin, We've owned our 2013 Itasca Suncruiser 37F for about 3 months, purchased several items fom your Amazon store. I would appreciate your thoughts on Snap Pads, I noticed you don't use them. Thank You!
I'm sure their a well made product and I've seen some people have them. I honestly don't see any benefit of having them. But your right I don't use them and here are the reasons: 1) The leveling feet are still going to touch the ground 2) You still have to extend your leveling jacks to far, therefore sacrificing some stability in the RV and stretching your leveling retraction springs to much and over time wearing them out I use thick wooden blocks that I made. 1) They provide a stable, wider foot print for the pads to land on 2) They keep the leveling pads off the ground and keep them clean and dry 3) Since I manually level, they allow me to only have to extend the jacks 4' - 5", therefore easier on the entire system and the springs
I really like the idea of being able to do my own repairs. Do you have any idea how to pack rear bearing on a dual axle wheels of a Class C motorhome? And I have more ideas of some maintenance of motorhomes. Pm me. Thanks for showing me how to clean my AC unit on the roof. Looking forward to more knowledge about Rv DIY. GREAT VIDEO
I bought a piece of property with extras, one of the extras was a 2001 Damon Challenger. Bottom line I know nothing about RVing. The coach is set up with a well , septic and solar panels, so it is off grid. I finally found your channel but I had already messed up the water. My brother, who has an RV, checked it out, set everything up, so I know the water did work. He was not there when we closed things up. My helpers disconnected the water, curled the hose up under the coach, leaving it connected to the city water port. When I returned, I connected the small water pump to the well outlet without a filter and without clearing the hose. I now know that was totally wrong. I did see there was reddish sludge coming down the side of the RV at the city connection sight. Bottom line, water doesn’t come into the RV any more! I can use the fresh water tank with the pump but how can I fix the problem with the city water inlet? Do you already have a video that address this situation? Everything I have seen shows you how to connect to a working water situation. Thank you for all your videos! I really enjoy watching them. I have learned so much and wish I had watched them first. Since I know so little about RVing I was ready to get rid of the Big Boy (as my husband calls it). My husband is 75, I am 72, since he has early onset of Alzheimer’s this adventure rest on me. He is some help as he used to rebuild engines in his Dads garage, was a computer tech in the Air Force, graduated top of his class however at this time we just take it one day at a time. After finding your channel I now have the confidence we can keep the Big Boy, as my husband calls it, as a weekend retreat.
*how can I fix the problem with the city water inlet? Do you already have a video that address this situation?* Well, I don't quite understand city water inlet problem from what you wrote. But...I do have a video coming out in later on replacing the city water valve. Perhaps this video will give you the info you need. 👍
Great video. Just curious though, when cleaning the water spout with cleaner is it safe to just hook and and drink the water without rinsing the chemicals off?
As a precaution, after I spray the spigot with bleach and it has sat there for a few minutes, I briefly turn ON the water, then hook up my first set of water gear to the spigot, rinse again thru my first filter, then hook up my water hoses. Totally safe that way.
Just curious, we have a 2018 Vista 29VE. I know that the prices for the awning is very dependent on size and quality of materials used, but about what did the awnings and slide cover run you? Thanks. Bill
The price individually I don't remember. But for 3 window awnings, 2 toppers (19mm thick) and the main awning was 4K. And that was for top of the line material all around. Once everything was sewn and built, it took 4hrs. to install everything. One of the smartest upgrades we've done for sure. 👍
Oh ya. Twice. Once when we first bought the coach and then replaced again last winter. We actually plan on doing a video on that but haven't gotten around to it yet.
@@RVstreet I would think that would be at the top of a list. It would be for me. The stock mattresses are not very comfortable to me. Thanks for a great job you do. I enjoy all your videos.
Many of you have commented and shown interest in building these type of drawer slides for your RV. I'm sorry but I don't remember where I got those metal slides. That was more than 5yrs. ago and I didn't have a YT channel then. Just search for *heavy duty metal drawer slides* and get the length and rated weight you'll need. They'll need to be beefy so the drawers don't sag when you pull them out.
You will not find them at your typical box stores so don't waste your time looking there. These kind of metal slides will be found online in *specialty cabinet or industrial cabinet suppliers* 👍
Rockler has several drawer slides available. I have used them to build really heavy duty drawers. They rate the slides as to how much weight they will support. Hope this helps.
“You’re always Martinizing something”🤣🤣🤣
Great ideas. Martin was a genius on modifications. Like myself I'm always trying to improve my RV. Martin has given me new ideas I never would have thought of. RIP Martin taken to soon thank you.
Joanie really has a easy life!!
The RV dad we didn’t know we needed
Martin……Making every inch count in an RV!🤣😂
You caught that eh?
Great upgrades. Making me feel inadequate. Lol
Your Drawer build is impressive!
Good stuff Martin, at one time or another everything that exist somebody said "you know what we need."
Fabrications are the art of self-expression. Custom-miser
yes they make life so much easier!
You are a good man Martin!
Martin. You were right. Those quick connect connections are awesome. Thanks for the tip
No problem 👍
Love your updates. You need to work for Winnebago. 😁😎
LOVE the pull out drawer under dinette.
I worked at a cabinet shop in the '70's to the '80's, and our hardware for drawers and cabinets were made by Rockwell! Really good stuff!
Great video. Thanks for sharing👍👍
❤ Joanie, don't tell Martin I told you this, but the bottom of the cabinet with the air fryer would be easier to be able to pull out like a drawer. A 4 inch tall box with no face with another box with wheels inside. The outer box serves as the Trax the inner box rides in.👍👍 Love you guys.💘
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Martin said no. LOL 😜
You two have a rig (and marriage) that most can only envy. Great work on the videos, you have easily earned my sub!!
Super helpful video , I will watch all of your videos forever. I am so saddened by the lost of Martin my heart goes out to you Jonie and your family. THANK YOU GUYS FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS!
thank you for continuing to watch the videos. It makes me happy to know Martin is continuing to help people
ANOTHER GREAT informative segment! You ROCK!
He is just too funny 🤣 both of them lol
Great video.
It's nice to see a channel with great content on You Tube. Keep up the great work.
Nice review. Thanks.
I’m a newbie and I want to sincerely thank you both for all your incredible and genius problem solving skills that you openly share with us! 🤗❤️
Love those wonderful drawers under the dinette benches you did for Joanie, Martin. Beautiful job! Thanks for all the great tips👍😊
Thank you Karen. Ya, those came out really nice. Joanie loves them.
@@RVstreet Is it best to put the heaviest stuff in the far back of the dinette drawers or the front to be "kinder" to the RV dinette slide mechanism?
@@celestepalm6949 For the heavy duty rails that I bought and use it doesn't matter. My drawers are long and thick so I needed very heavy rail mechanisms not only to hold the weight but make it easy to slide in and out.
Another note worth mentioning is, everything that we put in those drawers are in plastic bins. When we're getting ready to leave, we pull those bins out and set them on the floor in the back master bedroom. That way that weight is removed when we pull in that slide. I do that as a precaution so I don't put that extra weight on the slide motors when retracting or deploying the slides. Those bins just stay on the floor till we arrive at out next location then they go back into the drawers once I deploy the slide again.
@@RVstreet Genius! That makes sense in a Class A, but with a multi-slide truck camper there's no other place to put the stuff, especially when slides are in. I'll just have to keep all the lighter goods under the sofa slide & dinette slide then & use the basement for the heaviest stuff.
Cypress up the road from y’all myself. Love the videos. Great information.
That pantry is amazing! Wish we could do that in my coach, but we have some hardware stuff under the booth.
We did too, but I either removed it or relocated it to make room for the drawers.
Hey Martin, you copied me, Hah! 2yrs ago I literally did the identical drawer upgrade under the dinette, using the same 300lb slides. My drawers are 40" deep. I bought them custom made with dovetail corners from a drawer manufacturer in NC. They made a custom drawer front that came close to matching the OEM design. I should have called Winnebago like you. That upgrade was absolutely a huge improvement for storage.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support. I know I will miss Martin everyday for the rest of my life.
WooHoo! I just gave you guys your 600th Like! Wotta Super RV Channel!
Your videos continue to improve! Keep it up! There appears to be a few RUclipsrs who are NOT subscribers.
Wow.....the drawers on the dinette!! I’m going to see about getting mine done. I have a small class c and really need that space easier to access. Love all the rest of the changes. Thank you!
All of the stuff we put in those drawers are in plastic bins. It adds a lot of weight. Probably a 100lbs or so. So when we get ready to pull in the slides and get ready to move, we lift out all those bins and set them on the bedroom floor over the rear axle. That way we take all that weight off the slide motors. Once we arrive at our new location, we just put the bins back in the drawers. It's just a precaution we take so the slide motors don't over work themselves.
Yeah, don't you hate it when the factory brand drawers are not even half the seat length?
Those long, roll-out pantry drawers that seem to go on forever are a thing a beauty!
Yep, … that’s in the category “Why didn’t I think of that”
I’ll certainly be purchasing from Martin’s links as my way of putting some money in the tip jar.
Great vid! Thanks!
Yo quiero un esposo como Martin 😍😍😍Me encantan tus vídeos!!! Soy tu nueva subscritora 💚👍
Lots of great ideas! Thanks!
Nicely done. Those are all excellent upgrades. It was great meeting y'all in Texas. Safe travels and keep up the great work.
Hey Tom,
Thank you. It was nice to meet you and your wife too. You have a nice coach. It's a small RV world out there. It's very possible that we'll meet up again somewhere down the road. 👍
A+ brother, love the videos. Just bought a 2015 Fleetwood Storm 28MS with 16,000 mi and 80 hours on the Generator. Ordered the stabilizer, sumo springs, Koni Shocks, and rear trac bar after watching your video. I look forward to insulating the nooks, plumbing. Love the videos. Great editing, very refreshing.
Great tips! Loved seeing Joanie again👍
Ya she always adds a nice spice to videos, but she doesn't care much for being on camera. Plus she is now my main camera person shooting what I do. However, in this video we actually put the camera on a tripod and she was able to be in it. And besides that, a lot of these upgrades *she requested* so I told her people would love to see you explain these things. I like to colab with her on camera. 😍
I love these guys.. I tell my buddy’s about this channel.. they all are subs now!! Keep up the great work!!
Thank you so much Ranger. 🔧 👍
Fantastic tips! Love you guys!!
There you go marten have the little lady on more often he'll she may let out some of your bloopers 😊 thanks alot guys you really are helpful truly you are. 😊
I always wanted Martin to publish more bloopers because they make me laugh.
Another great video. I am at changing the main awning. I believe it is original and the wind going down the road is tearing it apart. 😢
Thanks for the video
Great ideas all the way around, thank you Joanie and Martin. Safe Travels..........
As always great video. After this video...my next two DIY projects are "drawers under the bench" and "insulation". "Not DIY"...we will be visiting your suspension mechanic in Orlando to upgrade suspension and add Centramatics.
Nice to hear from you Gary 😜
All very nice upgrades and make a HUGE difference 👏
I love you guys....that sink upgrade is perfect! Also the huge storage drawers under the dinette. I wish I was more of a carpenter- I could do that. Thank you once again, you're one of the best You Tube channels ou there!
Another informative video, Martin. But it was great to see Joanie on camera.
Really nice to see Joanie again.
Y’all are absolutely amazing. I hope to have the privilege of meeting you out there someday!
I'm heartbroken to say Martin passed away last month💔
@@RVstreet oh no Joanie we are so sad to hear this. The two of you have touched and helped so many people. I’m sure the RUclips channel only scratched the surface of how beautiful of a person Martin was. We have learned so much from your videos and will continue to do so. Martin is not done leaving his mark on the world.
You two are awesome!!
I have subscribed. Enjoyed this one very much. I have watched about 8 of your you-tube videos THANKS!! We are part timers. We have a 28' class C. It had a couch. I pulled it and built a cabinet/top the same length. What did I get? Four deep drawers on full length slides and two 4" deep top drawers. I have HAM radio/monitor/computer on top and all that storage. Your idea of long stroke drawers under the seat will happen this fall/winter [THANK YOU!]. We like people ... honestly, but now we can only seat four people at a time; that was the tradeoff for the extra cabinets👍
Good stuff folks!! Appreciate the knowledge as always!
Good to see Joni again. Just catching up on your videos since we just purchased a 2012 Winnebago 33c. So I will certainly be following your lead! Great haircut btw.
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Always enjoy your videos
You all are awesome. Thank you for sharing all of your information. I just purchased a class c 27' last month and plan to go full time next month. You have helped me so much. Lots of information and lots of great ideas you have provided. I can't wait to get out there on the road. Peace to you both.
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My home town RGV! Thanks for the great tips!
Brilliant upgrades and obviously some quality DIY work! We’re heading to Maine in a few weeks (close to Camden)! Can’t wait for cooler weather! Stay safe and God Bless!
Great video, good ideas and you seem like a nice couple. Thank you
Thanks so much! 😊
Always enjoy your videos and learn so much - very motivating
. wish I had your skill set
Thanks Steve 🔧
Stick around and I'll show you how to acquire a good working skill set. You just need to get past your fear of doing different things and I show you step-by-step on how to do it. You CAN learn to do these things.
Thanks guys, you ROCK!! I have watched a couple of your videos and am a HUGE fan. I love how detail oriented you are and how you take the time to do things right, the first time!! Buying quality products and taking so much pride in your home. I just purchased my first RV and getting ready to spend at least the next year in it. A 1994 Catalina sport and she needs a lot of love. Stay safe out there, from your newest fan!
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So many great upgrades! Thanks so much for sharing them. Will be getting into your Amazon store. 👍👋
Thank you so much Doug. Joanie & I can't than you and everybody else enough for supporting us, using our Amazon Store. 👍💗
Love it. So much good info and anything I buy is in your store
Thank you Sooooooo much Doug. Joanie & I are so appreciative. 💗
Awesome guy’s
Great information Martin and Joanie! One of the top upgrades that RV folks put high on their list, is the mattress, did you replace yours?
Oh ya. Twice. Once when we first bought the coach and then replaced again last winter. We actually plan on doing a video on that but haven't gotten around to it yet.
Another great video from you guys. We also have a Vista with those cavernous bedroom closets. A great place to hide the bodies but not very practical for storing anything else. I have looked at installing shelves but don't see a clear way to brace them without drilling into the outer wall. Info on how you built them would be great. Maybe an opportunity for another video.
I used 1" x 2" strips on the two side walls and the back wall and fastened them there with liquid nails to support the shelves.
All excellent mods! Many we have done, but need to do a few more down here to tune the rig up- especially the insulation in the brow cap. Just a word of caution-- Joanie had it right on the Duck Tape! The word here in Georgia is that its illegal to operate a motorhome without at least 2 rolls of duck tape on board LOL!!!!! Heck my rig would have completely fallen apart without duck tape!! Be well- eat lots of clams and lobster!! Joe and Joy
Hi Joe,
Ya, that insulation in the brow cap is a biggie. But I'm sure you saw all the other places I did too in that other video I did. Dedicate 1 day to do all of them. Your AC units and heating will love you. 🎅
ruclips.net/video/yqZjE4aEoek/видео.html
@@RVstreet I got started on the brow insulation once and didn't go all the way. Need to get busy on it. As 'bago stuck all their interior electronics in the top right hand brow cabinet on this'16 model 38Q we found that when it gets so hot up there it knocks out all the electronics in the rig. So now we have to ride with the cabinet doors open. I installed more door bumpers as spacers to keep the doors a bit open and a small electronics fan to help knock the temps down. Regardless I absolutely have to insulate that region of the coach!!!
Hi. Would you mind telling me the dimensions of your new loveseat recliner? That's exactly what we want to do and our coach layout looks like yours. Also, I was concerned about the weight of the recliner. I assume that's not a problem for your slideout. Thank you!
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I have enjoyed your videos and they have been so helpful. I did upgrade to a roadmaster steering stabilizer, sumo springs for the front and Koni shocks front and rear. What a difference in the way our coach drives. Thank you so much for making these videos and Joanie is an awesome camera person. Cheers!
Yep, big upgrades, big results. NICE job Alex. 🔧 👍
Hi Guys!!! I’m so behind on watching stuff! I definitely want to do the insulating on George. The AZ and Vegas heat just pours in the upper cabinets and definitely the step area. I’m hoping not to be in real cold weather 😊 The plan is to get George completely Martinized one day. Thanks!!!
Hey Marsha 😍
Well.......you do have Sir Loyd Benson available now. I think he needs to become an apprentice.He seems to be so handy. 😜 😀
Wonderfull ideas
Joanie and Martin love all your upgrades! Wonderful video for sure! Got the safety T but haven’t but it on yet on our Diesel pusher. I have the quick connection but mine are sorry. Will get the brass ones for sure. I always enjoy your channel. God bless you guys have a great rest of the summer.
Thank you Lester so much. Joanie & I are so thankful for folks like you that are more than willing to support us by using our Amazon Store. You will love the brass quick disconnects I use.
Just discovered your channel and I love it. Thanks. QUESTION Who made the front window shades.
It was a mom and pop shop in Houston that are no longer in business unfortunately.
Joni and Martin you're an awesome team!!! Thank you so much for sharing all of your tips and step by step tutorials! By far, my absolute favourite you tube channel! 😊💕
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I am with you on these quick discounts. The only thing better is the Stainless Connectors. I love them better than the brass one.
Thx Dwayne,
My brass quick disconnects do not come in stainless. Best on the market IMO. I've had zero issues with them in 5yrs and I have several sets. In case you've never seen them, it's these here: www.amazon.com/dp/B00F40MEX2?ref=exp_rvstreet_dp_vv_d
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Martinez!! I like that!!
Great video...thanks...you guys make a great couple together:) Btw what is it with women and shoes...lol
Love your videos. What brand of awning arms are on your coach? I noticed it can be adjusted low to help with the sun coverage unlike some other awnings.
It's a A & E awning by Dometic.
Hope you are well as can be and happy Veterans day.
I'm heartbroken to say that Martin has passed away and is in the arms of the Lord.
@@RVstreet I am so sorry to hear that.
Awesome video! Did you need to extend the platform at all to support the new seating? It seems like most of them require more depth than the slideout has. It seems like there are many ways that people have tried solving for this, but I was curious how you Martinized it!
I'm assuming your talking about the pull out drawers I made under the booth seating. There was nothing done to the seating or to further support them. Not necessary.
@@RVstreet sorry, I wasn’t very clear. I was talking about the recliners. The slide out base on the 35 F is only about 33 inches deep. Many wall hugger recliners seem to require 38-40 inches. Just wondering how you dealt with that.
@@kevinhammer968 Ah, ok so.....once I had the love seat set back on the slide as far as I could so it would recline fully, I bolted the love seat metal frame to the floor in the back with 4 bolts to 4, aluminum "L" brackets I made that bolted to the floor. That secured the back. The front of the metal frame hung over the slide floor some in the front. So I made two small wooden blocks out of 2" x 4"s (one the left and one on the right about 12"in from each side) so they just kissed the floor, painted them black, then screwed them to the metal frame. That supported the front of the frame and secured it. The blocks are tucked under the love seat so you can't even see them. As it turned out, when the love seat seats normally-not reclined-the width of it is exactly the same width as the booth and forms one nice clean line looking down the edge of the booth and the love seat.
@@RVstreet Thanks for the clarification! We aren’t full-timers, but are planning to use our 35F to work out of when we travel. Replacing the couch and adding the desk was a fantastic idea. That is my plan. Thanks again for all of the videos that you post. They are so helpful, and entertaining!
I too changed to residential recliner.
Yes delivery charge. I said I could bring it in.. told when to come and they took the old one and installed the new one for free.
Marten, my wife and I have enjoyed your video's. We live in Florida in a 55 plus park and it is nice. But there is just so much tv to watch and then everything becomes a rerun, nothing new. So my wife and I have put up our house for sale and we are going full time RV. I intend to imploment many of the things you have done when we find an RV. But I have a question for you. We have just our ssi to live on and boondocking is something we would need to do alot. Do you think solar would help us save money?
Thank you so much 👍
I just can't answer your question with a short answer. I can't help myself. 😝
Having solar-will not-save you money when boondocking. It will cost you money up front in order to do a lot of boondocking. But if you're going to be doing a lot of boondocking you will need some solar to provide you enough power. How much solar? You'll have to take a hard look at your battery bay and what's needed there in order to store and use your solar power and the type of inverter you'll need to deliver that power will also be other items that will have to be looked at closely. Equipping your RV with solar and how much solar and everything that I mentioned that goes with it is a far and wide question. Since you are going to be new at RVing you just don't know what you don't know right now.
I totally understand having to live off a budget on SSI and it is doable. When you sell your house you'll have proceeds from that sale to buy your RV, trick it out with some things that will need to be done right off the bat, stash some money off to the side for an emergency fund and then what's left over can go towards your solar package and the stuff that goes with it. So my advice to you right now is start studying this solar subject in depth while you're also trying to-decide and looking for-what type of RV you're going to buy. Then after you've been RVing for awhile you'll learn what your electrical and solar needs are and what you're able to afford. Then I would address purchasing the items you'll need to live off grid and move forward.
Now if you want to be fully equipped with solar, battery bay, inverter and all that right out of the gate, then really study up now on what that will take, then as you look for an RV you'll have a fairly good idea of what costs will be necessary to get there post purchase. But being new to RVing I'm just afraid you might not know enough right now and then later on you'll wish you would of done things different.
I have no idea of your back ground or experience so this advice may not even be needed. 😂
I have a video coming out on Oct. 31 that will explain how-I have decided-to address and handle my power needs while boondocking and in emergencies when there's no power at all. Like last winter in Texas just to mention one incident.
Two places that can help you really start to understand solar in a practical sense and in depth are:
RV with Tito DIY - ruclips.net/user/rvwithtito
Be sure to tell Tito I sent you.
DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse - ruclips.net/user/WillProwse
I hope you're subscribed to my channel to con't to learn what I have to offer AND as you need stuff for your exciting new RV lifestyle, I humbly ask you please don't forget to consider using my Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
EDIT: I was discussing your comment with my wife and she had a good thought. You could buy a used Thousand Trails Elite Membership for somewhere around 3K or so and that would enable you to also have camp grounds (CG"s) available to you to alternate back and forth between boondocking and CG"s. Having CG"s available is nice to make dumping tanks easy, replenish water, do maintenance, sanitize your fresh water tank, have shore power and all that. It's something to consider. Once you buy a membership there is an annual maintenance fee. It usually is around $500 or so. It would worth looking into to see if it would work for you and your plans. You buy a used membership thru a broker. For starters, here's some places you can buy one.
www.campgroundmembershipoutlet.com/available-parks/thousand-trails/
www.rvdiem.com/campground-membership-outlet-thousand-trails-resale
Thank you very much for your reply, Yesterday I found a good start to finding out what you might need for solar. ruclips.net/video/WXtp5F4Z0aI/видео.html
I will look forward to all your videos.
Yep lots of good stuff out there and the learning journey always continues. Keep reading up on everything from multiple sources because this subject-solar-needs to be thought thru. The more you learn, the more you'll have a real understanding of the technology and how it works in an RV, what your needs are, how to set it up right, troubleshoot problems and spend your money wisely.
Good luck my friend. 👍
Love your videos. I have a question. The door of my 2002 Class C RV has turned yellow on the outside. I have not seen this addressed by you. Do you know how I can get it back to white to match the rest of my RV.
Are U talking about your main entry door? What's the material it's made of? You can contact me on our FB page and post a picture if you want to so I can see it.
Thanks Martin and Joannie for another great video. I need to do some of those things. Would really like to install a pull out drawer under the bed so we don't have to lift it up to get things out of it. Do you have a video about this? Should be the same process as the dinette drawers you built.
No i don't have a video doing that. There isn't enough room-to the walls-to pull out drawers under the bed. Maybe you do. We just lift the bed platform up.
@@RVstreet Yep, we have 3 feet on the side of the bed to the wall!!! Well it is exactly 33 inches.
@@williamastorino9551 That's a little more tha we have. If you do that upgrade I'd love to see pic's. You can post them on my FB page. 👍
@@RVstreet we have a 40 ft Montana fifth wheel with big front bedroom.
@@williamastorino9551 Oh ya, I've seen many layouts like that. Those bedrooms are huge for an RV. I be you probably also have opposing bedroom slides too. We don't. We have one bedroom slide but for us it works fine.
Hey Martin, We've owned our 2013 Itasca Suncruiser 37F for about 3 months, purchased several items fom your Amazon store. I would appreciate your thoughts on Snap Pads, I noticed you don't use them. Thank You!
I'm sure their a well made product and I've seen some people have them. I honestly don't see any benefit of having them. But your right I don't use them and here are the reasons:
1) The leveling feet are still going to touch the ground
2) You still have to extend your leveling jacks to far, therefore sacrificing some stability in the RV and stretching your leveling retraction springs to much and over time wearing them out
I use thick wooden blocks that I made.
1) They provide a stable, wider foot print for the pads to land on
2) They keep the leveling pads off the ground and keep them clean and dry
3) Since I manually level, they allow me to only have to extend the jacks 4' - 5", therefore easier on the entire system and the springs
Great Vid!!
I'm surprised that Winnebago had not done that before with the drawers under the seats
I really like the idea of being able to do my own repairs. Do you have any idea how to pack rear bearing on a dual axle wheels of a Class C motorhome? And I have more ideas of some maintenance of motorhomes. Pm me. Thanks for showing me how to clean my AC unit on the roof. Looking forward to more knowledge about Rv DIY. GREAT VIDEO
The rear wheel bearings receive their lubrication from the oil in the rear axle.
I bought a piece of property with extras, one of the extras was a 2001 Damon Challenger. Bottom line I know nothing about RVing. The coach is set up with a well , septic and solar panels, so it is off grid. I finally found your channel but I had already messed up the water. My brother, who has an RV, checked it out, set everything up, so I know the water did work. He was not there when we closed things up. My helpers disconnected the water, curled the hose up under the coach, leaving it connected to the city water port. When I returned, I connected the small water pump to the well outlet without a filter and without clearing the hose. I now know that was totally wrong. I did see there was reddish sludge coming down the side of the RV at the city connection sight. Bottom line, water doesn’t come into the RV any more! I can use the fresh water tank with the pump but how can I fix the problem with the city water inlet? Do you already have a video that address this situation? Everything I have seen shows you how to connect to a working water situation. Thank you for all your videos! I really enjoy watching them. I have learned so much and wish I had watched them first. Since I know so little about RVing I was ready to get rid of the Big Boy (as my husband calls it). My husband is 75, I am 72, since he has early onset of Alzheimer’s this adventure rest on me. He is some help as he used to rebuild engines in his Dads garage, was a computer tech in the Air Force, graduated top of his class however at this time we just take it one day at a time. After finding your channel I now have the confidence we can keep the Big Boy, as my husband calls it, as a weekend retreat.
*how can I fix the problem with the city water inlet? Do you already have a video that address this situation?*
Well, I don't quite understand city water inlet problem from what you wrote. But...I do have a video coming out in later on replacing the city water valve. Perhaps this video will give you the info you need. 👍
Love your loveseat.
Great video. Just curious though, when cleaning the water spout with cleaner is it safe to just hook and and drink the water without rinsing the chemicals off?
As a precaution, after I spray the spigot with bleach and it has sat there for a few minutes, I briefly turn ON the water, then hook up my first set of water gear to the spigot, rinse again thru my first filter, then hook up my water hoses. Totally safe that way.
Heisenburg and Gemma?
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Just curious, we have a 2018 Vista 29VE. I know that the prices for the awning is very dependent on size and quality of materials used, but about what did the awnings and slide cover run you? Thanks. Bill
The price individually I don't remember. But for 3 window awnings, 2 toppers (19mm thick) and the main awning was 4K. And that was for top of the line material all around. Once everything was sewn and built, it took 4hrs. to install everything. One of the smartest upgrades we've done for sure. 👍
Nice job hod bless
on the brow, how think is it or how far down from the top does it come. Thanks as always, your great.
Because my windshield curves and wraps around the sides, it's 11" down in the center and 13" at the extreme edges.
Great video ..thanks again for all your helpful information.. We are also headed up north to Maine making our way up from San Antonio ..
Yeah it's beautiful up here right now. 75º - 80º.
What about your mattress did you replace it?
Oh ya. Twice. Once when we first bought the coach and then replaced again last winter. We actually plan on doing a video on that but haven't gotten around to it yet.
@@RVstreet I would think that would be at the top of a list. It would be for me. The stock mattresses are not very comfortable to me. Thanks for a great job you do. I enjoy all your videos.
Martin I remember seen in one of your videos about changing the locks on the outside compartments and I can't find it, can you help me ? Please.
Nope that wasn't me. Must of been a different channel.
@@RVstreet Thank you, that's a good idea for a review
Have done or could you do a video on the couch/loveseat swap out?
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No I didn't do a video on that but should of.
Where do you get linens that fit rv mattresses?
You can get them in my Amazon Store here:
www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
OR...here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1525070&u=2975454&m=96524&urllink=&afftrack=