Vintage Holiday Rambler Renovation Begins! Cleanup, Demo, & Design and Layout Ideas!

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
  • Welcome to our exciting journey of restoring a vintage gem! Join us as we start on the DIY renovation of our 1973 Holiday Rambler Vacationer travel trailer. In this video, we finally get to clean the exterior and sort through the treasures that were left on the interior. During demolition, we find a few surprises and start to formulate design plans for this vintage camper. We even give her a fancy new name!
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  • @retrorevivals
    @retrorevivals  Год назад +5

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  • @SongOfEire
    @SongOfEire 6 месяцев назад +1

    Harvey is now looking SO gorgeous!!!!!
    I can’t believe how brave you have been, tackling so many new-to-you, difficult and complicated projects, and how very, very, well they have all come out!!!
    In my opinion, it looks far better than new!
    Your work ethic is just incredible, as is your ability to keep smiling through adversity.
    I just love you guys!!!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you so so much! Harvey has been a fun project and definitely a learning experience. We're very thankful to have you taking the time to watch us! We hope you enjoyed our latest vacation video to Tawas. We'll be back on the holiday rambler soon 🎉

  • @markthomas2436
    @markthomas2436 Год назад +2

    Honorable mentions for the new name. Whoever came up with Trailer Swift? You should have won!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      Seriously! We might have to use that name for a future project - too funny!

  • @NoRegrets.
    @NoRegrets. Год назад +1

    The algorithm put your channel in my feed several days ago. I have been binging since i am recovering from minor surgery. I truly love the way you two work together. It is so obvious your relationship is not staged for the camera. You show each other kindness . Your laughter together is contagious. I watch a lot of RUclips and so glad to find another couple’s channel that is entertaining without clickbait or negativity. May God bless your channel and make it grow quickly. Also looking forward to the pole barn raising. Cindy

    • @NoRegrets.
      @NoRegrets. Год назад

      Ps there is a cleaner called purple that may help you get the harder stains off when you are intending to paint.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Thank you for all of the kind words 😊

  • @feathers352
    @feathers352 Год назад +10

    I watching Sleeperdude clean up old cars. He used Dawn with bleach scrubbed it down and then powerwash. Pretty ambitious project to start this time of year.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      Yes, with winter coming it's definitely not ideal! We're hoping to have work started to build a pole barn for us soon which would be a game changer but, in the meantime, we'll do what we can! This rambler definitely could have used some bleach! Thanks for the comment!

  • @marty1140
    @marty1140 5 месяцев назад +1

    This is going to be fun!

  • @wenDesigner
    @wenDesigner Год назад +2

    😂😂😂 …a 5 day makeover? Jacks face! 😊 you crazy kids! This will be fun to watch. ❤

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      Lol, sometimes we watch the video after we publish and start to realize how insane we are 😂😂

  • @Beanieweenieable
    @Beanieweenieable Год назад +1

    Jack looks so much like his papa it’s amazing!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      He's a chip of the old block. My minnie me 😁.

  • @DavidMarie-li5ez
    @DavidMarie-li5ez Год назад +1

    Henrietta is a classic one for you 😁

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Definitely a classic! Thanks for the comment!

  • @realwolftv1225
    @realwolftv1225 Год назад +1

    It may be a lot of hard work sweat and tears but with a clean slate then it's up to the imagination

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      We're looking forward to seeing how it will turn out!

  • @abdullhaalmamari7238
    @abdullhaalmamari7238 Год назад +1

    Good luck to you in the new project

  • @Doc1855
    @Doc1855 Год назад +3

    I’d go back with the original paint design, put in updated windows and interior.
    Go Retro ! 😁

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      We'll likely keep the old style windows (although they can be a bit drafty) but update the interior. Thanks for the comment!

  • @jackvanleeuwenkamp4706
    @jackvanleeuwenkamp4706 Год назад +1

    Name for your new project….You said it! ‘Out the wazoo’ it’s perfect lol❤️🇨🇦

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Not a bad idea! We're hoping to keep the budget for this one more "in the wazoo." 😂

  • @mickeysuta5459
    @mickeysuta5459 Год назад +1

    Good Job! One more that is going to be like new again!!!😅

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      We're excited to see how it's going to turn out. Thanks for watching!

  • @HarveyJones-vx5ek
    @HarveyJones-vx5ek 8 месяцев назад +1

    Ah man
    I'm sorry I'm not able to finish watching this. I don't have time, I'm getting off the train soon, literally. I'll be back.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  8 месяцев назад +1

      Hope you got to finish watching 😁

  • @blessedmomma95
    @blessedmomma95 Год назад +2

    My husband and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos and the amazing transformation of Harvey so we're really excited to see what you do with Ladybird. (Love the name by the way.) You both are very talented and creative!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Thank you so much! We're happy to have you following along and we're excited to get going on Ladybird soon too!

  • @jamesmcdonald5868
    @jamesmcdonald5868 Год назад +1

    With the amount of time and dedication and design prowess, I can't wait to see what this Rambler trailer turns out to be! I've already fallen in love with it. Just seeing you hook it up to the back of the truck! I can't wait!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      We've got a good plan it. We're excited to see our vision come to life 😁.

  • @LeeBoulton-pm5nq
    @LeeBoulton-pm5nq Год назад +1

    Om I love this camper trailer. I wish I could get one in the UK

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      We're hoping we can bring it back to life!

  • @janetgifford743
    @janetgifford743 Год назад +1

    I was watching this today and the metal rod from wall to wall looks like a grab handle for the bed....like a thing to keep folks from falling out. As for a name, I like Ramblin Rose. With white on top portion, a rich barn red for the accents and a charcoal gray on the bottom. Kinda more modern colors.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      We found some old pictures of a similar camper and that rod is a support for a top bunk. Pretty cool design. Thank you for taking the time to comment! We hope you check out some of our other videos too 😁😁

  • @rijmenammerart1100
    @rijmenammerart1100 Год назад +1

    following you from belgium, looking at previous video's (they where all great nice to look at) and hearing you saying 5 days on this caravan... so next week episode it will be ready to pull it behind the van en you wil be on the road again...
    and about the color... make they fit the van ....
    whatever you two do, it wil be a beauty behind the beast ;-)
    thumbs up from belgium you can do it !!! 👍👌😀

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      So awesome that you're watching from Belgium, we really appreciate you taking the time to comment! We did toy with the idea of planning out everything to a T and just doing nothing but work on the camper for 5 days straight to see if we could do it. Well, our lives won't allow for that type of project at this point but it could have been fun to try!

  • @amandakoester9406
    @amandakoester9406 Год назад +2

    Perfect description of your time estimation was just said.. E said “Christy math; 5 days work = 5 months of work”. I haven’t heard more true words spoke in a long time!!!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      It's funny because it's true 🤣. To be fair, the idea wasn't fully explained. We would have had every little thing planned and purchased then basically just do nothing else for 5 days but work on it for like 16 hours per day. I still think we could have at least come close, lol.

  • @jacobbiehl8411
    @jacobbiehl8411 11 месяцев назад +2

    I'm doing a full frame off on an almost identical Vacationer. Mine is a 71 19ft. There is a FB group I've been posting progress in, you should join, lots of good people. I started mine Nov 2022 and am about 80% done. I had to pack it up the last 2 winters since I'm doing it under a portable carport in my driveway and it gets cold up here in North WI.

    • @jacobbiehl8411
      @jacobbiehl8411 11 месяцев назад +1

      The group is Vintage Holiday Rambler Owners

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  11 месяцев назад +1

      That's awesome! We are actually in that group and I recognize your name! So excited to have you comment here. We're planning to get back to work on the Rambler this week!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  11 месяцев назад +1

      I think you're doing much more of an original restoration than we are planning... ours will be more of just a renovation than restoration.

  • @kirksway1
    @kirksway1 8 месяцев назад +1

    as you design your interior please remember, the cabinets add structural stability as well as providing storage. don't rely on just the paneling for support. In all honesty the the Holiday Ramblers were designed well from the factory. I'd advise keeping the layout as close to original as possible.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the tips! We'll definitely keep the structural stability in mind with our design.

  • @dianemullen7005
    @dianemullen7005 9 месяцев назад +1

    My parents had a 1973 Holiday Rambler Vacationer (24 foot) when we were growing up. Can't wait to see the finished project!
    The layout on ours had the living room in the front with a pull-out couch, kitchen on the left, bath on the right in the middle, and two twin beds (with real mattresses) in the back and a pull down bunk over those.
    If it's helpful to your restoration, I'll see if I can find any photos of the interior.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  9 месяцев назад +1

      Sounds like a sweet camper! If you still have pics,feel free to share. Thanks for the comment 😁

  • @Karlos-bh9zk
    @Karlos-bh9zk 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great videos, lovely family. Came across your channel the other day. Watched quite a few. Reminds me of the 1973 VW Bay window bus we used to have, and converted to a camper. Keep up the great work, kind regards from England.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  8 месяцев назад

      Nice! We're happy you found our channel. Thanks so much for watching!

  • @loricook4158
    @loricook4158 Год назад +2

    I spent Christmas Eve in front of my tree binge watching your vids. Stumbled upon your channel and I just think you both are amazing. Thank you to you both and your beautiful family.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      Oh my gosh, what a kind thing to say and, if you ask us, a great way to spend Christmas Eve! We're happy to hear you're enjoying the videos. Thanks for the comment!

  • @BrothaBola
    @BrothaBola Год назад +3

    As the owner of a pressure washing business, it was very " cringy" as the kids these days would say, watching you pressure wash that rig. Chlorine like you put in a pool does the trick. You mentioned that in the video. Tyler cracked me up when he said "it needs a bubble bath".

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +2

      Ahhhh, you became a member! We just turned that on. I guess we need to get serious about it now 🥳🥳🥳. Thank you!

  • @bromarkfarms
    @bromarkfarms 3 месяца назад +1

    We have that window, and the brow that goes over the door. Possibly have the back window too

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  3 месяца назад

      We ended up finding the parts but thanks so much!

  • @JackKrei
    @JackKrei Год назад +1

    Your power washer is powerful. You all did a first-class job IMHO. Really looking forward to seeing more of this one. The layout will be interesting.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      Thank you! We're looking forward to getting to work on it soon!

  • @bobbyford8548
    @bobbyford8548 Год назад +1

    I would make it into a bunk house and let old Harvy pull it around it would be a nice set up.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      That would be sweet! We have some other plans for this one... and we need to be a little more confident with Harvey's motor and transmission before we ask too much of him 😆

  • @jamesthev5607
    @jamesthev5607 Год назад

    Hope to see more on the Rambler soon.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Hopefully it will be very soon. The weather needs to cooperate though 😉

    • @jamesthev5607
      @jamesthev5607 Год назад +1

      @@retrorevivals hope to see some soon I understand about weather, we've had a couple of cold days but this week coming up like Tuesday on we're going to have like low 60s to low 70s here in southeast Virginia

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      We're supposed to get freezing rain tonight 🥶

  • @Goodmanbrad
    @Goodmanbrad Год назад +1

    Ladybird it is! Christy, LBJ and Ladybird also named their daughters with LBJ initials! Another fun video. Can't wait for the poop vinette!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Poop vignette, lolol. So cool, we didn't know that about LBJs' kids! Thanks for the comment!

  • @Beanieweenieable
    @Beanieweenieable Год назад +1

    I’m so glad I snowbird it to Az from Michigan! Looking at the snow makes me feel positively delighted to be here in the Sonoran desert….stay warm!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      We don't love the cold! We're looking forward to the day when we can go south for winters 🌞

  • @goinggoinggone17
    @goinggoinggone17 Год назад +1

    Oh you were freezing me power washing with the mist coming back on you!! You did make the outside look much much better. I have faith in your abilities and I bet you make it look snazzy in the end. I'll admit it looks like a lot of work but I'm sure you will come up with great ideas for it.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      It was chillllly for sure 🥶. Thanks for watching! We're excited to see how this one comes out too 🥳🥳

  • @nicoleolson2790
    @nicoleolson2790 Год назад

    So excited to see this one done! We did a 1969 FAN Styleliner (16 foot) 2 years ago and we love it. It looks so similar on the outside. Ours has 4 bunks, bathroom in between. Our bed/table is when you walk in the door. We did a kitchen, retro fridge and fireplace heater. We worked on it almost daily and it took way more than 5 days 😂. We open our front rock guard and hang our retro lights my husbands dad made years ago from planters and beads (lawnwear lights). So excited to see what you do with this one. Also love the dual axel, I wish we had dual.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      That's awesome! We love having people like you who have done similar projects following along to offer suggestions along the way too. It took longer than 5 days?!? Weird, lol. I don't know if you'll see this comment but we're considering a fireplace heater and were wondering if it provided enough heat for the whole camper or if you needed another heat source with it. Thanks for the comment.

    • @nicoleolson2790
      @nicoleolson2790 Год назад

      @@retrorevivals oh yes we only use the fireplace heater and it’s more than enough for fall camping. My only suggestion is get one that you can control the temperature if you can. Ours is on or off heat and on or off flame. So you can just have the flame on and no heat but you can’t control the temperate and we wish we could.

  • @Michael-ln7us
    @Michael-ln7us Год назад +1

    Big project, look forward to watching the progress of ladybird.
    Love you videos
    Mike 🇦🇺

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Thanks for the comment. We appreciate you watching!

  • @wanderlustwillows6488
    @wanderlustwillows6488 9 месяцев назад +1

    Check at junk yards... They may still have some windows that may work... We have to go searching for a couple of windows as well for our holiday rambler as well as a couple of the badges for it!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  9 месяцев назад +1

      Our Holiday Rambler map things are all there but have some decent cracks in them. We might try to make a mold to cast some new ones out of resin. Is yours a Holiday Rambler Vacationer? If we make some, we could make some for you too if you have the vacationer. Still TBD if we'll try to make any though 😆

    • @wanderlustwillows6488
      @wanderlustwillows6488 9 месяцев назад

      @@retrorevivals that sounds cool, and yes that would be awesome... Not sure what ours is, all we know is it was made by franklin.

  • @helengesell2668
    @helengesell2668 11 месяцев назад

    Coffee cans hold lots of screws and nails..lol. My dads and grandpas favorite way to store large quantities of hardware.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  11 месяцев назад

      My dad did the same thing. Finding what you need when you need it can be a bit tricky though😆

  • @dianesilverstein6475
    @dianesilverstein6475 Год назад +1

    Ladybird is an awesome name! ❤ Love watching and listening to you evaluate everything. Great info and hilarious comments! Love the HR, and I can't wait to see the progress!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Thank you!!! We're excited to see how this one progresses too 😁😁

  • @amandacostandine6026
    @amandacostandine6026 Год назад +1

    The dark blue makes it looks like a Republic Services trash truck.....lol I def like Fancy Nancy, and Secondhand Rose, but yeah rose would depend on color.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Interesting! I don't think we have that trash company around here but we definitely don't want it looking like a trash truck, lol. You can still call her Fancy Nancy if you want to... we won't tell her 😂

  • @algrimm5061
    @algrimm5061 Год назад +1

    I watch Cole the corn star use a foaming soap dispenser on his farm equipment. Might be worth checking out for a presoak.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Oh yes! One of those foam cannon things would be sweet!

  • @ChadCarpenter-eq4bq
    @ChadCarpenter-eq4bq Год назад +1

    Thanks!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      No Way!!! This is our first Super Thanks! We are so appreciative and blown away. Thank you so much! 💚💚🎉

  • @bethsmith7955
    @bethsmith7955 Год назад +1

    Another great video! Ladybird is a diamond in the rough for sure. Can’t wait to see what you do with her! I do miss your fun intros with the random things you all say. Would love it if you brought them back!
    You might want to check out the rv surplus stores down around the IN/MI border to keep in budget. Good luck!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      Yes, we definitely want to check out the surplus stores. We stopped into one and the items seemed fairly expensive but it's still fun to look! Junkyards may be more in our price range. Did you see today's new video? We added the clips back in for you 😉

    • @bethsmith7955
      @bethsmith7955 Год назад +1

      Yes, I love it! Keep it up!@@retrorevivals

  • @walterriebe1823
    @walterriebe1823 Год назад +1

    Ramblin Rose 🌹

  • @johnnymack8442
    @johnnymack8442 Год назад +1

    Cool to see the start of another rebuild. I hope to be able to do something similar someday.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Thanks for watching! Hope you get the chance to do it someday!

  • @isitmeyourelookingfor9800
    @isitmeyourelookingfor9800 Год назад +1

    What a big job! I'll be here following you guys.. Great stuff 😉👍 2 of my son's have birthdays this month, 50yrs old and 40 yrs old. I'll be able to remember when you started this project.. best wishes .. Molly 🌷❄⛄

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      Happy birthday to your boys! Thanks for watching! ❤

  • @kimmarshall9038
    @kimmarshall9038 Год назад +1

    Really enjoying your videos can't wait to see this one loved watching Harvey's make over looking forward to it.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Thanks for the comment! Glad to have you along for the ride.

  • @leolaniukeulady4172
    @leolaniukeulady4172 Год назад

    Just when I thought the back wall wouldn’t need to be rebuilt on this rig. Hope they were wheat pennys, heads up for good luck.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      It just goes to show that a little water damage showing is just the tip of the iceberg in an RV. No wheat pennies 😔. I'll pretend they were heads up 😉. Thanks for the comment!

  • @SuperTater2000
    @SuperTater2000 Год назад +1

    Another great video! I’m really excited to see what you have in store for the Holiday Rambler and the Super Van!

  • @robertg3070
    @robertg3070 Год назад +1

    Another great video I can't wait to see how this rv turns out in about 6 months

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      We're excited too! 6 months, you mean 5 days?!? 😂😂😂

    • @robertg3070
      @robertg3070 Год назад +1

      @retrorevivals I wish only 5 days but with winter here it's gonna take you a while

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      Agreed! We are talking to a builder to hopefully start a pole barn for us soon but, in the meantime, we'll do what we can! Thanks for watching!

  • @brentdillberg3647
    @brentdillberg3647 Год назад +1

    Bobbi Gentry originally sang Fancy. Reba covered it. Country music fun fact.. Ladybird is legit, tho.. well done

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Thanks! We didn't know the history of Fancy, very interesting. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @jasonwitters7860
    @jasonwitters7860 Год назад

    I have a 1971 BeeLine 20' travel trailer I am redoing. Very. Similar condition. Can't wait to see how yours turns out.

  • @dorabort6622
    @dorabort6622 Год назад +1

    Love watching you guys! Learned a lot too about tanks and wiring. A lot of work!

  • @christi4169
    @christi4169 Год назад +1

    I'm so excited. Our Winnie is still sitting under the pole barn. We just can't seem to get going. Haven't even named it yet.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      At least you have a pole barn, lol! Thanks for watching!

  • @grantos28cars
    @grantos28cars Год назад +1

    I used Exit Mold (don't know what it's called in US) on my caravan, sprayed in on, sit for 15 then spray off with water,
    came up like new :)

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      We haven't heard of that, we'll need to look into it. Thanks for the tip!

  • @jamesmcdonald5868
    @jamesmcdonald5868 Год назад

    Please contemplate fiberglass boat paint! There is very little prep involved minor body work if you have to fix it and it goes on so easy so smooth and it will be shiny as all get out! Once you put it on, you can wax it and it looks beautiful!

  • @erickdraven4810
    @erickdraven4810 Год назад +1

    Keeping with the themes of the 1970's and America, i think a good name would be Lynda, for Lynda Carter, Wonder Woman from the 70's.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      That's a good one! Thanks for the comment!

  • @fishbone856
    @fishbone856 10 месяцев назад +1

    I have a 71 vacationer and I live in Chesaning MI the only difference is mine is a rear door entrance...you are more than welcome to come look at it if you need any ideas...also there is a pretty rough looking one around the corner from me but I don't know if the guy would sell it or not but he might sell you a window from it

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the offer😉. We've got a layout planned. We do look at old trailers that may have usable parts. Some of the old stuff is hard to come by.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  10 месяцев назад +1

      If we find ourselves in your neck of the woods one day soon, we might message again to see if we can stop by to see your Vacationer!

    • @fishbone856
      @fishbone856 10 месяцев назад

      @@retrorevivals more than welcome

  • @davidrobinson5943
    @davidrobinson5943 Год назад +1

    I'm excited to see what you guys come up with. I know this is going to be well thought out and restored to something amazing

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Thanks for the vote of confidence! We have a vision, now just need to put in the work! Thanks for watching 🥳

  • @deborahswanberg6144
    @deborahswanberg6144 8 месяцев назад +1

    We have a 66 Concord, 24 ft.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  8 месяцев назад +1

      That's awesome! Enjoy your travels 😁

  • @garykomp4035
    @garykomp4035 9 месяцев назад +1

    Call it "Tripper" the Trailer!!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  9 месяцев назад +1

      Good name 😁. I think we've settled on Lady Bird though.

  • @elizabeththompson6345
    @elizabeththompson6345 Год назад +2

    My only thought was a sink in the bathroom isn’t necessary in a small camper. The kitchen sink is right across from it and might open up some extra space. Love what you did with Harvey. I’ve plans for some more renovations in my Minnie Winnie RV this spring. Maybe we will be in the same state parks in MI this coming season!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Keep an eye out for us! We're hoping to get out camping more this summer. You're probably right about the sink. The drain is already in the bathroom so, if it works, we'll probably keep a sink in there. If not, the kitchen sink might do. Thanks for watching!

    • @ssteele1812
      @ssteele1812 Год назад +1

      @@retrorevivals Having removed the bathroom sink, it was actually right outside the bathroom in my fifth wheel, to put in a combo washer/drier, I can honestly say that if you can swing it, you should try to keep the bathroom sink. I hate having to go to the kitchen for normal bathroom sink duties.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the comment! I keep thinking about brushing teeth and whatnot. If we can fit a sink, I think we'll go with one in the bathroom.

  • @RLBS61
    @RLBS61 Год назад +1

    You shouldn’t have a problem finding the window .I may have one if you’ll let me know the size.You May be able to go to a local mobile home supply they might still carry them.Those windows were common in older mobile homes that some people are still living in.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Thanks! We don't have much in the way of junkyards around here anymore. There is an RV surplus store but it's a couple hours away. We're hoping to make the drive over there one of these days or luck out finding someone nearby parting out an old camper. We will grab the measurements soon. Are you near Michigan?

    • @RLBS61
      @RLBS61 Год назад +1

      @@retrorevivals No I’m in SC.If I have the right size you’re welcome to it.Its just sitting in my barn.Took a bunch of them out when I tore down my mamas old mobile home.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      What a generous offer! We probably won't make it to SC before we need the window and I'm assuming it would be very expensive to try to ship. Hopefully we can find one around here but thank you so much!!! If our search turns up nothing, we'll reach out!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      We lived in Simpsonville, SC, for 4 years when the kids were babies 💚

    • @goddessofgreen1
      @goddessofgreen1 9 месяцев назад

      ​@retrorevivals You can have every stinkin jalousie window out of my trailer 😂 I can't stand them. I have a 1983 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite. Bet they are about the same size. To bad I'm way out in Washington state. I've found all kinds of cool vintage rv parts places online. I need to buckle down and redo all the seals and such around my glass. Not looking forward to it... at all 😝

  • @barbaraprovoast4603
    @barbaraprovoast4603 Год назад

    Try a Mr Klean Magic scrubber thing! It is amazing.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Good to know. Thanks for the comment 😁

  • @MicahBell_1860
    @MicahBell_1860 Год назад +1

    5 day makeover?
    I thought this would be 2 bedrooms for the kids, to tow behind Harvey. Giving you all the chance to make a really big kitchen & dining in Harvey & twin bedrooms & a shower in Lady bird

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      That's not a bad idea but we're not super confident in Harvey's ability to pull another vehicle just yet. We're hoping to have this one finished in time for some family members to use it this summer. I mean, after all, we only have 4 more days left of work on it until it's finished 😂

    • @MicahBell_1860
      @MicahBell_1860 Год назад +1

      Its a 440 Mopar@@retrorevivals . One of the toughest motors ever made. It'll pull a train up the mountain
      4days & counting🤣🤣🤣

  • @dianesilverstein6475
    @dianesilverstein6475 Год назад +1

    Rambo the Rambler?😊😮😂

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      We're going a little more polished with this one so Rambo just felt too rugged 🪖

  • @markwitkop7022
    @markwitkop7022 Год назад +1

    I am betting it will take you 4 to 8 months. You will be rebuilding it.Should look great when done.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      You're probably right. The weather will affect our progress quite a bit until we can get a barn built. Thanks for watching, Mark.

  • @helengesell2668
    @helengesell2668 11 месяцев назад

    Yellow Rose

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment 😁. We're going to call her Lady Bird

  • @jamesmcdonald5868
    @jamesmcdonald5868 Год назад

    Second hand Rosevis a thrift store on Main st. I'm Mt. Clemens.
    They might try to take you to court.😂

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Good to know 😉. But no worries, we're naming her Lady Bird 😁

  • @be1150-c7u
    @be1150-c7u Год назад

    Great video. Watching Christy pressure wash, though, I just want to call time out to go get ear protection and safety glasses. Please be careful with those ears and eyes when you’re working. ❤

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      Good point. Thanks for caring 😉

    • @be1150-c7u
      @be1150-c7u Год назад

      @@retrorevivals Love your content, BTW. Awesome teamwork, great results, funny moments and obvious that you love and care for each other. Love to watch your videos!!

  • @stewartgorley2523
    @stewartgorley2523 Год назад +1

    Don't be afraid to look in junkyards they had more than you think

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Yes! Great idea! Thanks for watching 🥳🥳

  • @bubstep816
    @bubstep816 Год назад +1

    That's a rough one!

  • @Logs39
    @Logs39 Год назад +1

    Have you a diagram for la0nce trailer battery hookups 😊😊

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Sorry, no, we don't. Thanks for watching though and commenting :-)

  • @loydalexander154
    @loydalexander154 Год назад

    U should have got it wet and used totally awesome

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      We used super clean. It's pretty good stuff. Totally awesome works well too😉

  • @carlj.2023
    @carlj.2023 Год назад +1

    You need to paint that like Harvey and toe that behind Harvey so you have room for you and the kids. You can call her Harriet. Harvey and Harriet

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Oh man, we're not sure ol' Harvey would be up for towing another rig just yet... we still have some work to do there. We appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @marianraftery
    @marianraftery Год назад +1

    Lady Bird Johnson’s real name was Claudia !

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      We didn't know that! Thanks for the comment 💚

  • @renegade83j
    @renegade83j Год назад +1

    Yankee Rose

  • @Cynthia-z8z
    @Cynthia-z8z Год назад +1

    You could go to a junkyard, and maybe find a window.

  • @barbarawalker3620
    @barbarawalker3620 5 месяцев назад +1

    🤠🤠🤠🤘🤘🤘

  • @2AZSUN
    @2AZSUN Год назад +1

    Lady Bird needed to come with a trigger warning that overwhelming piles of mouse poop were about to be exposed and mice were going to become unhoused. Where are all those mice going to go poop now????
    Lady Bird looks to be a bit larger project then the project manager suspected her to be. The good part is, this Lady is going to have a real throne upon which dukey will be made. The raised black tank is an interesting feature, for sure. Though probably better raised then scraping on the ground and draining everywhere it traveled.
    The real question is...how have Jack or Ella not figured out that 3D software and everything it can do by now?? That's what these GenZ kids are supposed to be all about!! A little shocking to say the least.
    Looking forward to seeing what Lady Bird is about to become. Right now being a mouse outhouse really isn't very becoming of her. She can do much better!!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад +1

      Those poor mice left with nowhere to poop, and during the Christmas season of all times! Poor poor things 😆 You have to admit, that was a monstrous pile of mouse poop, wasn't it??
      Pretty sure these types of things always turn into bigger projects than suspected... no idea why we thought any differently for this one initially.
      We're going to have to track down a shorty toilet for this one so you won't need a ladder to do your business 🪜💩 😂
      Thanks for the comment, we're excited to see how this one will turn out 👍👍

  • @jamaljml7309
    @jamaljml7309 Год назад +1

    👍🇲🇦🇺🇸✌️ MOROCIN

  • @JANDLWOODWORKING
    @JANDLWOODWORKING Год назад +1

    make a new wheel flair yourselves out of fiberglass I bet you to could do it use the old one and make a mold.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      We might have to do something like that. We were also considering wood... is that a crazy idea?

    • @JANDLWOODWORKING
      @JANDLWOODWORKING Год назад +1

      @@retrorevivals it would have to be a really good water résistent wood and still would not hold up very long

  • @joellenbroetzmann9053
    @joellenbroetzmann9053 Год назад +1

    Gee I sure hope you started a big pot of super hot chili in the crock pot so you can warm up later!

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Somehow 40 degrees and rainy feels way colder than 30 degrees and snowy! Thanks for watching!

  • @emviondesign
    @emviondesign Год назад +1

    Another one? Let God help you!!!

  • @holybrookejunction4758
    @holybrookejunction4758 Год назад

    Rosie rambler

  • @fishbone856
    @fishbone856 10 месяцев назад +1

    There is no grey tank on that trailer...I use a 42 gallon blue boy to collect my grey water....i have my original owners manual and it tells you grey water goes on the ground...it also tells you to buty your garbage if no trash cans are available! Times have certainly changed

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  10 месяцев назад +1

      Good to know! We kind of figured that was how it worked. I wonder when they did away with that practice? Thanks for the comment!

  • @efrainmorales3992
    @efrainmorales3992 10 месяцев назад +1

    Betti Davis

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the name idea 😁

  • @TransAtlanticEV
    @TransAtlanticEV 11 месяцев назад

    Pressure washer with Bleach.....or pool chlorine!

  • @andiemorgan6046
    @andiemorgan6046 Год назад +1

    I think her name should be Holly. Kinda goes with both her origins and her boyfriend Harvey.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Awww, Harvey and Holly would've been sweet names together 😍. Thanks for the comment!

  • @beebong1
    @beebong1 Год назад +2

    I love the projects you guys take on, but when husband says that you said this would done in 5 days I hope he was kidding.
    Just by where you found it I knew it would have demoed to the bare studs. Why? Several reasons:
    1) You found mouse poop inside. For sanitary reasons alone nothing that is not structural can be saved.
    2) The insulation was more than likely (assuming it’s original) is lined with asbestos. For that reason alone you should tear down to the studs and start over.
    3) Not surprising that a gray tank wasn’t found. The EPA wasn’t created until 1970 - 3 years before the trailer was created. So gray waste being dumped on the ground and not in a receptacle makes logical sense since RVing in those days was a “rich man’s” activity. Keep in mind 1973 was the beginning of the OPEC embargo.
    I’m still rooting for you and your family to not only finish this project but Harvey as well. Maybe you can install a trailer hitch on Harvey and it can tow the trailer so that friends and extended family can go RVing with you.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      That makes sense! So, we did, at one point, toy around with the idea of planning out everything to the T and just doing nothing but work on the camper for 5 days straight to see if we could do it. Well, our lives won't allow for that type of project at this point but it could have been fun to try! Thanks for rooting for us!

  • @peerkeb738
    @peerkeb738 Год назад +1

    5 days lol 5 weeks

  • @EverSoInnocent
    @EverSoInnocent Год назад +2

    Don't want to scare you, but please wash your gloves, always wear masks, and wear disposable gloves in the future. The Black Plague still exists in this country and it comes from rodent droppings.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Holy smokes! We're trying to get better about safety. Thank you 💚💚

  • @stewartgorley2523
    @stewartgorley2523 11 месяцев назад

    You should have sprayed it with bleach water. First. And what the hell t would help a lot

  • @yoyo-vw4sk
    @yoyo-vw4sk 10 месяцев назад +1

    Micky mouse

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the suggestion 😉

  • @lrfox49
    @lrfox49 Год назад +1

    Big mistake you guys make is you start on the inside by gutting it so you see everything under the trailer. Frame for rust, broken frames, etc.

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  Год назад

      Thanks for the comment. So you're saying we should start on the inside or it's a mistake to start on the inside?

  • @icecreamladydriver1606
    @icecreamladydriver1606 7 месяцев назад +1

    5 day makeover???????? LOL

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  6 месяцев назад +1

      I know, right?!? 😂 Now we'll need to do one in 5 days to prove the point 🥳🥳🥳

    • @icecreamladydriver1606
      @icecreamladydriver1606 6 месяцев назад

      @@retrorevivals I say go for it!!!

  • @rickross199
    @rickross199 7 месяцев назад

    Dear God it's painful watching unproductive people. Work 5 minutes, stand around and talk 3 hours. Work 2 minutes, stand around and talk 4 hours.... Painful 😂😂😂

    • @retrorevivals
      @retrorevivals  7 месяцев назад

      Unproductive people 😂😆😂 Guess we officially found our biggest fan!