Vintage RV Renovation BEGINS!… And We Have No Idea What We’re Doing 😳
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- We're finally starting work remodeling our vintage camper van RV! We have absolutely no idea what we’re doing and are running into seemingly endless problems, but it’s been super exciting and fun to start fixing things and slowly create the camper of our dreams 😍🚐
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Yes, show more of the renovation! It's fun watching the progress and can't wait to see the finished product!
I'm in, show as much as possible
Definitely more camper renovation videos please!
I love watching RV renos!
I love this Reno, so excited to see what they will do..
Hi all, I would also like to see the complete demo. Your hard work will show at the end. good luck!🤞
Some tips from someone who's done a few of these:
1) Paint the roof with Aluminum RV roof paint, it seals all the screw holes and reflects the sunlight.
2) Take pictures before you take anything apart, it helps even with building new stuff
3) Get lots of tupperware containers and keep screws, bolts, hardware, etc. so things don't get lost
4) Don't take too much apart at once. Pick a small section, and rebuild it all the way. It's easy to start tearing everything apart, and the next thing you know it gets too difficult to put back together!!!
5) Keep your RV well ventilated, and use desiccant if needed for moisture control. It's easy to get too much humidity inside from a shower, your breath, etc... and then the wood rot begins!!
6) Think about using FRP for your paneling, it's waterproof and cleans very easily. It is very difficult to work with, but once it's in it will last FOREVER :-)
Cheers!!
Thanks for the tip! Never knew about this material. I looked it up:
Fiberglass reinforced panels, or FRP, are thin, flexible plastic panels made of strong polyester resin reinforced with fiberglass. They are used on walls and ceilings and can be installed directly over drywall, wood, concrete block, and many other solid surfaces.
Cost for 4' x 8' panel is $32.
They also come as plain vinyl sheets (no fiberglass) shaped like a brick wall, tin tiles, shiplap, textured, or smooth. More research is needed as to pros and cons and how to cut it, mount it. Looks like an industrial glue paste is recommended like Loctite Power Grab or Liquid Nails Extreme Heavy Duty Adhesive.
@@lass-inangeles7564 I used FRP on the inside of my Sprinter van 9 years ago, and it still looks like new (And I full time in it). I mounted it with the mushroom grommet/washers that Mercedes uses for their panelling, with the self tapping screws.
Cutting it was easiest with an angle grinder or circular saw. Jigsaw made rough cuts.
I thought it might expand/contract because of severe temp. swing inside, but it doesn't.
What's great is it's almost cutting board tough and super easy to clean. And you can even order it in an OK variety of colors.
By FAR the best paneling I know for inside an RV if you want it to last forever!
@@nonebiz2132 These are very helpful tips, thank you!! So it looks like its not a brittle material due to the fiberglass making it more flexible and resilient. A fine blade on a circular saw would probably cut this fast for big panel work. I also have a Dremel Saw Max which is a mini angle grinder type tool for more detailed cuts. Great info. I guess you can paint with oil primer + latex on these panels as well, right? I need bright colors inside. So you don't need any adhesive, just grommets? This makes it even better - modular and replaceable.
Aluminum paint is also ultraviolet protection. I use it on ww1 airplanes.
Very helpful recommendations for a novice! Thanks from Canada🇨🇦
From experience, I've learned not to throw away any of the paneling until after the job is done. All of the old stuff will be extremely useful as patterns to cut the new stuff from. And PLEASE, document ALL of the renovation. It's fun for all of your subscribers to follow, and you'll enjoy looking back on it in the future. Best of luck with your project.
Exactly what I was going to say - it’s a tremendous help to use the old stuff as templates to cut the new stuff!
Yes! Ditto.... brst advice :)
What I was going to say, easy thing to miss.
Exactly! Keep every screw, every panel, EVERYTHING. It's extremely helpful throughout the project
I'd agree. I expect it's a case of easy to rip apart, but a pain to get it back together properly.
This video seems to be quite the RUclips trend lately, fixing up old rv or rv trailers. Pretty fun to watch.
I would LOVE to see the whole process. Enjoying this so much!
Hello Adventure crew as an Rv person of 40 yrs I have to tell you I'm a fan of you remolding this Beautiful Rv I am loving the vintage Look and hope you do go back with the vintage look
I think you guys should document all of the renovation. It's really fascinating. Good luck on it i can't wait to see what you come up with!
Agreed!
I totally agree! I'm really enjoying the renovations 😊 I feel like I'm also learning a lot of new skills by watching you guys.
Record it all and then just chop it up into digestible chunks!
Absolutely film it all for us. It is nice to live thru someone else's dreams.!
Agree
The look of pure joy on Allison’s face while using the drill made me really happy
I would love watching the whole process of the renovating !
YESS THE MOST VIDEOS. max amount of RV reno videos possible, please! I love this process.
We lived full time in an RV for 3 years and you two are so much handier than we were. You should show as much of the reno as you feel comfortable showing. It’s all interesting and I love watching it. FYI, it’s funny you keep calling your rig vintage; I graduated high school about the time it was made!😁
Haha same I graduated high school when mine was made! 👍
It's Travel vlogger Mini home overload for me at the minute, with yourselves, Kara and Nate, Trent and Allie and Kinging It all doing van life renovations!
Blimey, I can’t believe how practical you are. I thought you were IT geeky types! I would be useless at this, DIY is more a case of HSF (Hire Someone Fast) for me. You’re clearly having a blast doing this, long may it continue. Looking forward to updates! Matthew, Manchester x
I'm the same! I can be semi-handy but I'm too afraid to mess something up. My husband thinks he's handy, so it makes things interesting. 😂
i would like to see how you fix the old girl up
Yep, please continue to entertain us with your reno. Am impressed with how you just jumped in and started ripping stuff out. Look forward to seeing how it comes out.
Document it....you'll be so glad you did 20 years from now!
Yes, please keep showing us the renovation. It's a nice little spin-off from your regular vlogs!
Totally document it all for us! I’d love to do something like that too!!
I am loving the renovation videos. With corona virus here for the next couple of years, I think many of us who like to travel will be considering doing the same thing.
Yes show more renos, it's a cool process to watch. Good job so far 👍🏼❤️
Yes show as much as you can , it's a nice break from travel and food videos and you guys do a great job
Please make more RV videos! It's so fun and funny to watch your (mis)adventures with the old gal! She's going to turn out beautiful and we can't wait to watch the journey. Sending tons of love 😁🤙🏽
Thank you for showing your renovation and the reality of what's needed in these older RV.'s
I love watching the renovations! Film it all! It is so cool to see it go from old to new!
Go positive. The bones of the old camper are GOOD. Now we make it a whole lot BETTER.
Its never too soon for a dance party! It's really incredible to see how much work you are both putting into the old gal, can't wait to see the fully finished product!
P.S. so glad no asbestos!
I too enjoyed the demolition and start of the renovation. I would definitely like to see more or at least all the highlights. Great contribution. Teamwork makes the Dream Work.
Love watching the renovation.
Almost like an episode of Flip That House! ...only tinier. ...and on wheels.
Loving it. keep 'em coming!
I'd love to see the whole renovation - it's so interesting to watch :)
I love seeing every video on the make over your doing to the RV. It's exciting and in no time will you be traveling everywhere with your RV and have no water leaking threw while it rains. Woo Hoo you got new RV!!!!!!!!!
It looks like a great learning experience you will be proud of when it's finished.
3:07 *"Tramp Stamp".* 😍😍😍
Set up some time lapse cameras and document the process. Still in some pretty tight lockdown here in London, so it's nice to see someone else getting the chance to do something fun.
New PBS series, "This Old RV" starring Alison and Eric. It is very interesting to see the details of the renovation and how you plan to outfit it. I would recommend underfloor heating and hardwood floors, LED lighting, and positionable solar panels, foam insulation, too--great for sealing air gaps and for sound reduction. Also consider replacing the windows. Keep up the good work!
Hi, guys. Yes! I wanna see the whole renovation. I love watching the progress being made.
Definitely enjoying watching your progress. So thanks for sharing visuals showing the long-term consequences of water intrusion as well as the repair work required to restore each damaged area. Also appreciate your prudent health & safety precautions.
On yes, please film all the renovation. This was very interesting! You're brave to tackle this alone and are doing such a good job! 💕
Super fun vid guys!!! And yeesssss.. more renovation vids! We love these types of posts where we can really feel like we're there with you.. just like your travel vids! Can't wait for your travel vlogs but this is suuuuuuch a fun way to pass the time. And it'll make your trips in it that much more meaningful since you guys actually took the time to sort it out! ❤
Hey guys!! Stop putting yourselves down. You two are doing an awesome job with the renovations on your motor home. I love watching the videos!! 😉👍🏾
I don't think they're putting themselves down. Being humble and realistic, yes. They've got great positive energy 👍
Love watching you lovely people! Whatever you do, you’re both very inspiring and upbeat and you ALWAYS cheer me up! ❤️
Keep showing renovations! I prefer this to food tours of the area
I am really enjoying your renovation project. Keep up the amazing job!!! Love the fact that you turned you home bound into a new adventure.
"Turd" was a popular colour in the 70's in a thousand different shades, I still have some crockery from then in various shades of brown. I hope your woodwork skills are up to the job, proper joints on the framing is important for strength not just glued and screwed.
Now I want to go get an old RV and renovate it. So fun! Can't wait to see how it turns out
I would love to watch the whole renovation
I think you should document this project and share it with us. Hands down the best RUclips duo I’ve seen. Your content, shots, creativity, senses of humour and the cuteness, only gets better. Love your videos and thanks for what you do! 😊
How exciting to see how these were built, nice going!
I had a lot of valve stem issues, esp on the dually rear inside tire as i used a rubber curved valve stem extension. Almost all the stems leak! Get stainless steel type.
6:47 - Same issue with my Class C. Its most likely a leak along the fiberglass exterior seam front of the cab where it meets the side. Redo the seam from outside. Most likely the whole structure is damaged from what I see. If you find this to be the case, you need to peel back the fiberglass shell outside, rebuild the carcass with clean wood and plywood, then use fresh fiberglass to cover. If you do this, eliminate that front long window - another notorious leaker of rain.
Please tie back your long hair anytime you are working with tools or DIY. Its should be as standard as goggles and gloves. Fan blades, machinery, etc can tangle up with very serious consequences. You never know. Plus you see better. What you currently have is still too long for work.
Keep the old wood pieces as templates for new wood shaping. Don't be quick to throw anything out permanently.
Sell the couches. You can get $100 each or more. These cost a lot and many people want extra beds or dinettes in their toy haulers for the kids. I made $200 on my dinette and $200 on the couch - both 20 yrs old. The frame is in demand.
Those masks can be washed and reused. Dremel tool is best for this kind of work, in case anyone needs to know. The Dremel Multi Max 45 is excellent with choice of several blades to scrape, cut wood, and cut carpet. There is no other tool made that can cut so flat and close to the edge, not even a jigsaw. A must for RV work. Harbor Freight and Amazon sell blade replacements cheaper.
Dicor Lap Sealant - rubber compound to seal exterior. RV standard. Do not use Silicone.
Butyl Tape - for all joints to waterproof. Also a rubber compound.
Sikaflex instead of Silicone for window trim sealing. Comes in many flavors.
Oil Polyurethane mixed with Mineral Spirits 40:60 ratio coating will give you some water proofiing on wood in vulnerable areas like the cab loft.
You both did a superb job removing that gross carpeting and replacing all the dead wood in cab area. These are major renovations, a huge workload, and takes solid skills. Adds enormously to the value of the camper. Floor might be damaged too, but keep at it. Its a wonderful makeover. Well done!
Just for future reference, a super helpful tool for that tight quarters seat removal is called a "mini ratcheting offset screwdriver". It's built to hold those 1/4 screwdriver bits the way you would use a larger socket wrench.
I love the 70s camper. You renovating it is not only great for you, but you can pass it on to another one day. Thanks for keeping waste out of junkyards!!
Really enjoyed this video! I like how honest and raw it is about the process. I would definitely watch more of your renovation adventures! Good work!
It’s like you guys and Kara and Nate are always on the same/similar wave lengths with your ideas! 🤣
And Kinging-it
Kara and Nate copied from these guys
@@AbhishekDasSangReal I don't think they copied because quite a while ago Kara had posted on Instagram asking whether they should do a bike trip across the US or buy a van so... But also, it isn't an original idea anyways haha :D Just glad they both are doing what they love :)
Kara and Nate are not nearly this ambitious. They made a few upgrades with help from Nate's dad. Kara is the opposite of handy. Lol I love to see a married couple working together like this. I'm curious to see if these 2 EVER bicker!
Wild We Roam, in my opinion, set the standard on rebuilds and van/camper travels. I don’t begrudge Nate and Kara but most people I know don’t have their kind of money that allows them to buy a ready to go camper. All these other folks, including Eric and Allison, are providing inspiration and encouragement for others who would have to buy cheap(er) and put in the sweat equity.
I’m watching you guys on my tv and don’t see a like button, so had I to like 👍🏽 from my phone..... kudos to you both for taking on this daunting task..... Your hard work WILL be worth all the pain when you’ve finished.... Good luck and many blessings to you. ❤️
Re-seal the roof, too!!!!
More reno. My kids like it too! The front window will probably end up being a pain down the road. The rain just gets pushed in when driving. I've had success with pro-flex clear product. Also, check if you have any lights on the outside (not like the headlights). Pop off the covers and check all the screws for rust and fit. They can easily leak too.
Just remember Murphy's Law. "Everything takes longer than you thought it would and costs more than you thought it would".
That's Hofstadter's law. Murphy's Law is "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong". Just remember both.. :)
Great video guys, please keep these coming. I did the same on a old VW router but gutted the whole thing first then worked top down. Remember it’s not just the end it’s the journey getting your motor slick and span.
Really interesting. You are really taking advantage of the pandemic and getting lots done. I would never guess you are novices, hope it gets done so you get to use it later this summer.
Omg all the reno videos!!!!
I'm a van build junkie so this is awesome!
Have fun!!
It's all part of the adventure, bring on more makeover vids!!
Yes please show us more of the renovation! It is super interesting.
Love how wide your eyes are, filled with excitement and anxiety! Looks like you are having a blast together even though it's a huge challenge. Allison, you are rockin' that tool belt!
You probably wont see this but seriously impressive. Love your channel anyway but so nice to see you having a new creative Adventure.
Will you fill the water damage wood rot under the rug with bondo or just replace the floors? Love that you were able to shave the wood down and preserve the metal and sounds like you have tons of work ahead...but wow!! Its looking good!! You guys have done a lot. Sealant is definitely going to be a best friend lol
Yes! More renovation videos please. Enjoying watching the transformation. Also we were trying to think what our home renovations were missing and know we know we need one of those Multi-tools
Love how 2020 gives you guys lemons and you just make lemonade! Awesome stuff! 😀
Please keep these RV renovation videos coming!!
Yes!! So good the asbestos tests were negative!! Must've been a big relief for you. It's looking good guys. Keep the reno videos coming! We've spent the last week looking up vans...dreaming of doing this one day so keep inspiring us! 😊 👍
Asbestos still being used in the 70's, its use was banned in Europe for internal fixtures and fittings from the late 60's.
@@tonys1636 Way too much worry about asbestos, the guys that used to change breaks were the only ones to get cancer from it. It was breathing in the dust that was the bad part.
@@nonebiz2132Yes, I thought they would be soaking it before they removed any samples. Very relieved to know it's free of asbestos.
@@FurnitureFan Asbestos is waterproof, soaking it is fine. The only danger is cutting it and breathing in the dust.
I'd be more afraid of the mold, and maybe what they treated the wood paneling with to keep it bug free.
Seriously, being afraid of asbestos is silly...
Oh Yes ! Wanna see ALL of the renovation. ! It's an awesome project !
Thanks for engouraging me to realize that this is a task I never want to tackle.
Yesss more RV renovations! Loved this video so much! Thanks for bringing us along. 😊
No show us everything!!! I love watching it
Yes, keep the RV remodel videos coming!!!!!
I’m an rv tech in ga feel free to message about questions
Love to see how you guys manage the reno for the RV!!! So exciting!
Yes, please show more of the renovation. It is nice seeing young people take on a project like this and not being afraid of a little hard work. Doing all of this work yourselves will make you love and appreciate the RV all the more.
Yes definitely show reno. Renovation = challenges. Challenges being overcome requires innovation and innovation keeps things interesting. Don't get overwhelmed. You might want to check out the roof. It might be why you have water damage everywhere.
"Goo Gone" guys for getting all that gunk off
The renovation video is terrific! Keep them coming.
Those front windows seem to all be leakers. I replaced mine with a custom escape hatch.
Good tip to insulate, then ventilate!
Condensation is always a factor.
I love watching the Renovation! I watch several channels where people are renovating all kinds of things. Your progress and learning is going to be so much fun to watch!! I can't wait to see how it all goes!
I’d love to see the whole renovation! My husband and I are are might be doing this soon too! You guys are so fun to watch! Good luck ❤️
I’ve always wanted to buy a RV for cheap and upgrade the heck out of it! Watching your video is making me wanting to do it more! Lovely!
Loved this... you have so much positive energy. More please!
Love watching the progress guys!!
Love watching this process and can’t wait to see the finished product! Definitely want to see more of the renovation!
Show more of the renovations for sure. Outstanding work guys! Keep it going!
As a Tradesman I,m watching through the gaps in my fingers. Thats a lot of work already but I wish you well. Don,t get discouraged.
Keep these videos coming. I find them super interesting. Can't wait to see the final product
Yes show more renovation of "Moneypit"
It might be a boat on wheels "aka, moneypit", but dam, I sure am learning a lot. And they clearly
are having a blast.
The beginning when he said ohhh I didn't see u there had me DYING. 🤣
I remember all the old time shows doing that and idk why but he reminded me of Mr. Rodgers. Why hello friends 👋 😆
Yes, please show more renovation! It's interesting and I love seeing things like this unfold. Thanks for always making great content ♥️
It looks like you know what your doing. Can't wait to see all your cool ideas.
I would love to watch the whole process 😍
Love to see how the renovation goes bit by bit.
You guy are positive and funny 💖.. just love watching your videos... We would love to see the whole renovation process👍👍
This looks like a fun project for you guys. I think the journey of renovating it would be fun to watch. I hope it comes together nicely!
Top tip for removing stickers etc is a product called "Goo Gone" It literally soaks into the sticky residue after decals are removed and you can usually just wipe it clean in one go, brilliant stuff and much easier than manual removal.
I have been watching you guys since you started vlogging Now i need to say I am very impressed with your handy work...especially Allison she is amazing...good luck with renovations
Please, yes I would like to see the entire renovation.
This video came at the best time! I’m a dental hygienist and it is crazy at work right now having to wear N95 masks alllllll day and following other guidelines to limit COVID spread. Thank you guys so much for making my day a little better! Can’t wait to see more of the RV renovation!❤️