I appreciate everyone’s concern in regards to eye glasses and a mask/respirator. I know I really should have been wearing both during the demo. Not to worry though, I will certainly be wearing them moving forward. Have a nice day y’all! 🙂

@clarac3258

Жыл бұрын

And ear protection! Your 50yr old self will regret not taking care of your ears!

@Sc-xq3uv

Жыл бұрын

I legit came to the comments to say thissss....please do wear a mask we worry

@MyStolenAimbot

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking this the whole time haha

@pnwpaths2925

Жыл бұрын

Also hearing protection with the saw!

@dnonya5208

Жыл бұрын

WEAR SAFETY GLASSES!!!!🥰💜

Good luck with the rebuild. My brother in law had to tear down his bigfoot c8 right to the bare bones and he's renovating it right now. It's a big job! If you don't have to don't tear the ceiling down, they are a pain to rebuild correctly. Also the structure of the camper comes from the sandwich panel design. The insulation is glued to the fibreglass and the paneling to the insulation. That's what gives it the rigidity so keep that in mind when you are building. The upper cabinets, fridge, and cabinets by the bed give the roof strength as well so you might need to build something back in the spots you cut out.

@bob_frazier

Жыл бұрын

It would be cool to see his build even if he's not much of a youtuber.

@merccrewlcab2385

Жыл бұрын

I'd like to come check it out and get some advice as I am going to dig into one soon! I can bring my Cummins down and show yas the rustfree roof. Ha! -Shiny

@OvensGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@merccrewlcab2385 his bigfoot is up in Comox. I've got mine loaded up right now in Vic. Doing some work on it in the next couple of weeks. Solar panels, electrical, redoing the floor.

Keep in mind that condensation is unavoidable in a small space. Even if you don't have any leaks, just inhabiting a camper regularly in cold weather can lead to this. What happens is the condensation slowly builds up in places like insulation or against walls in contact with the cold outside world and then never leaves. It's not an easy problem to solve unfortunately because it's just basic physics. Foresty Forest is dealing with similar problems and even tried installing a woodstove in his van to dry it out.

@fh21169

Жыл бұрын

Needs to be treated like a boat hull. Havelock Wool which will dry out and not retain the condensation, HullBlanket headliner & Boat Koozie stick-on insulation and try not to completely seal in cabinets or other compartments. If this is the case in the build, install mini round vents at either end of a sealed compartment.

@Lolaandcassidyadventures

Жыл бұрын

Ventilation is key.

@josephclark8946

Жыл бұрын

Another thing to keep in mind is that during cooking a byproduct of the combustion of propane is water vapor. Not to mention moisture released from the food as it cooks. So its always advisable to run ventilation while cooking and as Calvin mentioned just inhabiting a space adds considerable moisture to the air and it will eventually find its way to the cooler parts of the space where it will condense. That appears to be what we’re seeing here, not necessarily water leaking in from the outside. I’ve found that keeping an electric heater set at a fairly low temperature in my travel trailer in between outings with the ceiling vent slightly cracked open is effective at keeping condensation at bay especially during the cooler months of the year. That said, I’m looking forward to seeing your progress on the renovation as well as the future adventures we’ll be going on with you (all 100,000+ of us!) Thank You Jonathan! Please continue. 🙏

@rouxchat6033

Жыл бұрын

I live full time in my truck camper, and every morning, the first thing I do is crack windows to ventalate from the night before. I also sacrificed a large clothes closet that was centrally located in my truck camper for a custom-built woodstove. Solved 90-percent of my condensation issues with that one improvement. Propane simply adds too much moisture. Using fans and ventilating when cooking is also key. I also leave cupboard doors slightly ajar except when on the road. Living full-time in my rig enables me to monitor everything daily, thereby addressing moisture before it builds up. Preferring mountains to desert also means being extra vigilant for moisture issues and addressing them before damage is done. I think a lot of folks don't properly prep their campers and RVs when not in use, thereby allowing damage to occur while in storage. Just my two cents from years of truck camper life. 🙃

@andyphan3172

Жыл бұрын

Buy a bag of charcoal and problem solve. Put it in any condensation spot.

Part of the moisture problem is no doubt due to your use of unvented propane devices such as the Mr Buddy and your gas stove. For every pound of propane you burn, nearly two pounds of water are added to the interior atmosphere. That's on top of your breathing and perspiration. Best thing to do is add (or replace) an outside vented heater. A vented heater with a heat exchanger can dry out the interior without adding more moisture. Either a propane or diesel heater will do the job. Thanks for your entertaining channel. I look forward to watching the new build.

So impressed with your skills, truck mechanic, camper remodel and so many other things you have done. Looking forward to watching the progress and seeing the finished camper. Love your videos!

@. 7:12 in your video, that was the original placement of your water fill / city water hook up. Unless you took it out already, that has been moved for whatever reason to its current location.

It's fun watching you and Alex @Sheroamswild doing the EXACT same thing!! 🤞👌👍

If you are finding mold, you should be wearing a respirator mask and have ventilation running. Mold mitigation is more complicated than just drying it out. Good luck!

The channel “Alex Lives Well” (now known as “She Roams Wild”), has the same camper and she has water and mold issues and is renovating it and put in a new subfloor also. Both of you are AWESOME 👏💯👏🙌

Wow, that looks like a lot of moisture. And the renovation is absolutely necessary. I’m looking forward to seeing the reveal.

I agree with the other comments about cold weather condensation. In a small closed space like a camper there is no way to avoid this issue. Cooking in cold weather should really be avoided. Even your respiration is a cause - tents in cold weather without proper ventilation will have the walls covered with moisture in the morning. On the other side choose your new materials carefully. As you see wood products are just sponges for moisture so they should be avoided in space enclosed and adjacent to a cold outside wall. Your floor is a good example - the wood gets very cold from the outside and on the inside the moist air finds the wood and the cold condenses the water vapor to liquid water in the plywood - just like a glass of ice water on a summer day with beads on the outside - except this is inside out with the cold outside and the warm inside. I would try for a closed cell foam for insulation adjacent to the fiberglass wall. Sandwiched walls with wood in them will become cold so avoid this - use some solid material that does not absorb moisture. Not sure what is appropriate for a camper but avoid wood. You can use wood for cabinets as long as they are separated from the cold and not adjacent to cold walls. HTH

I enjoy watching you and She Roams Wild renovating each others Big Foot.

Hi, good for you start fresh 👍and you’ve got that nice garage can’t wait to see the progress thanks for taking us all along

3 months from now...guess what guys I found a new camper. This is the one I really wanted when I settled for the Bigfoot. ;)

Better to just go for it! Good move. This brings back a few years to when my Isuzu Elf came in from Japan. My floor was compost already too. 2 years later and I'm still trying to finish the build haha. Looking forward to the rest of your!

With regards to the water damage. Check exterior extensively for cracks in the fiberglass. Check everything.

As a woman I would never lose those upper cabinets or drawers. You need food storage. I dislike open storage because I just don't like to see all my stuff. That bump out I can see taking out. I know you younger people don't like seating at a table for meals but I have to have a table to sit at and not a TV tray. Good luck in the renovation even though I feel much of it is unnecessary.

Good to see you’re not afraid to demo down to the bones on this one. You have tons of work ahead of you, but now that you’ve bravely gutted it, you can see where the trouble spots are, address them with improvements, customization, and new appliances that are more efficient, more options, and make it your own! Many decisions and some frustrating moments ahead, but you’ll get through it, step by step! Have fun, be safe (always wear eye 👁️ hearing 👂 and dust 😷 protection when doing this kind of work. Can’t wait to see the next videos on your progress. ✌️

Welcome to the world of restoration. If you remove the carpeted headliner, buy new carpet from Sailrite. They make high quality headliner carpet for a great price. I just replaced the headliner in my boats cuddy and it came out fantastic! Also don’t toss out the sink and other working items till your sure you won’t need them. Sometimes new stuff won’t fit the way you think, also some of that stuff can be reused and save you a lot of money.

RIP vintage BIGFOOT. SlumbeQueen2.0, I certainly hope that I'm wrong. Only time will tell...best of uck 🤞

Damn that’s like a massive build. Looking forward to seeing your skill!

@robobo2650

Жыл бұрын

You're kidding right? The guy didn't wear any proper safety equipment and doesn't know what he's doing

Watching demolitions are so satisfying! I guess it’s the whole starting fresh idea, but I like it!

I love your comment about interval cleaning,"it's for my sanity". Lol! I totally get that!!! You are such a smart young man!😀

I’ve lived in a lot of vehicles over my life and like others say condensation over time just destroys the interiors. I’ve had walls in caravans literally dissolve becoming spongy without a single exterior leak. Saying that the only thing I found that cured all of it was having a wood burner . The type of heat it puts out keeps everything dry and even cured some of my homes that had just started to go a bit . Don’t know what your plans are but it became my first job as I moved into any new vehicle. Good luck with the refurbishment 👍

@JonnyDIY

Жыл бұрын

Think he wants to put one of those lil diesel heaters in it. That should take care of condensation

Lots of energy and skills. Eye 👁️ Protection Sir 🤙

I'm sure you thought of it, if not then get marine ply for the floor. It may cost more, but if you're doing a full on restore you might as well have max protection. This is going to be a great follow along project.

How wonderful your going to design it and put your personal touch in it !😊

Johnathan, I'm speechless. Good luck!

So basically you purchased a camper shell. But the good thing about the renovation is that you are addressing a possible problem in the future. You are still lucky to find Big Foot camper with its fiber glass material.

Wow you are going to have such a wonderful adventure rebuilding this camper. The best part is once everything is out you have a clean slate for your new build. knowing how everything goes together is a huge advantage down the road. It's going to be perfect. Can't wait to see your build videos.

@staroceans8677

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree👍

@rainsofhealing

Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking he’s probably gonna want to rent that space for more than 2 months by the look of things. Then again, Jonathan is a fast worker and definitely motivated, what a great guy. I’m here for whatever he does!

@micheleelliott4726

Жыл бұрын

@@rainsofhealing I agree. The big advantage is being parked inside so the weather impacts his build less. Two months is conservative in my opinion just because I've done similar solo.

you're exactly right about "storage space" having a lot of it is not the answer. having the right storage space is better.

I'm so glad I found your videos. They're so calming and I love watching them before bed lol

I love watching the refurbishing of something older to something more functional for yourself. I like that choice, especially since you have the skills. To help save your eyesight, wear safety glasses/goggles.

Great Idea to do a total refurbish on your camper ❤️

I thought for a minute I clicked the wrong video...feels like the Slumber Queen all over again. I can't wait to see this one with fresh paint and subway tiles 😉 Jokes aside, I'm excited to see how this turns out!

This renovation had to be done. It’s a large and difficult project, but it’s such a rewarding journey, and hope to see the final result in the future. Also some tips: please use safety gear like safety glasses, face mask, work boots, etc!

@alvashoemaker8536

Жыл бұрын

YES…ACCIDENTS are just THAT: unplanned/ unexpected! Prevention is MUCH BETTER than CORRECTION/REHAB. THIS is probably tiresome, BE CAREFUL!! 👍🏼👍🏼😃👣👠

This is going to be an interesting rebuild! I don't know how much you paid for that camper. But I can't help but wonder if you feel like you were taken to the cleaners? Anyway, you have a positive outlook so that will make your "new" camper even more enjoyable. After seeing all the hidden damage, you really had no choice. That camper was an accident waiting to happen. Good luck!

@rollie3383

Жыл бұрын

not really anything rv built in the 90s is going to have water damage and wear. RVs depreciate anyway and new ones leak just as bad if not worse

@JoeMNPT

Жыл бұрын

Still not sure why he got rid of his old one he did all the work to… this one seems just as bad if not worse? Wasn’t there a wall with water issues on the last one?

@WhoamI20233

Жыл бұрын

Don’t want to put my mans business out there but I saw the post on Facebook and the lady said they sold it to a KZreadr. Nice camper but he paid a pretty penny. I was thinking about going the same route but I added it up and it’s cheaper to find an older 2500 and heavier camper since there’s so many more available and way cheaper. Those made for 1500’s are pricey.

@rainsofhealing

Жыл бұрын

The channel “Alex Lives Well” (now known as “She Roams Wild”), has the exact same camper and she has water and mold issues and is completely renovating it including new top line windows and a new subfloor also. Both of them are AWESOME 👏💯👏🙌

@DearestDawn

Жыл бұрын

It was in perfect shape when he got it,but after he kept it in constant rain, fog and humidity, it fell apart. It will just get moldy and rusty again keeping it in Oregon out in the weather

I didn’t expect this. You’re willingness to dive in is inspirational.

Clean as you go is the only way to go!

On a previous video I commented not to change a thing, because it holds value as is and is quite functional. After seeing the water damage uncovered I understand that it cannot be kept as is. Still, I would never attempt such a huge project. I'd rather be camping. You must enjoy this. Hope you have the spare change to rebuild it from scratch. It does not look like you will be reusing any of the existing fixtures.

Alex is having a terrible time redoing her Bigfoot. She's starting to get ahead a little. I'm sure you've checked her. I'm with you on all the storage areas. No question, you're doing the right thing. It will last a lot longer.

@JonathanYentch

Жыл бұрын

It's certainly nice to have another person going through the same process so I can refer to her videos for any insight that arises. I think of the remodel as "future proofing" the rig so I have it for many many years to come.

@KaskadeHD

Жыл бұрын

Who's alex? Could you link her channel?

@HensOnly

Жыл бұрын

@@KaskadeHD www.youtube.com/@SheRoamsWild

@veetour

Жыл бұрын

@@KaskadeHDHer channel is called “She Roams Wild”.

@leemckay7712

Жыл бұрын

She roams wild is her channel

Exciting! Would be nice to install a sweet little firewood heater/stove!! Can’t wait to see how you decide to move forward!! 🏆🏆🏆

I’m crushed that you have to gut the Bigfoot. Condensation is a killer, I’m sure it was it major cause in your issue. Can cause health problems also. Good Luck with your rebuild. Hope you can remedy the situation of condensation with the rebuild. Consider the materials you use that will not be as susceptible to moisture damage and research venting to help relieve the problem. Take care. Looking forward to your future vids of the rebirth of Bigfoot. 👍👍✌️

You the Man Jonathan!!!! I can't wait to see the rest!!! Be Proud of yourself!!!

I'm following now with great interest. I just bought a 23 year old truck camper that has some obvious water damage. I am very familiar with how to repair it, and I am ready to get started. I'm reluctant to go "full-send" on the project for fear of what I may find. I am doing the "knock test" to find where solid material begins and flimsy material ends, but I know that isn't the most comprehensive test. It will get me by though. I plan on doing a complete rennovation in stages, addressing the obvious stuff and most critical structural stuff first; the rotten wall, corner, jack mounts, tub and floor. I'm removing a 120 pound generator and the 6 gallon water heater right away. Neither work, so they won't be missed. I found a used tankless water heater for as much as a new gas control valve would cost, so the water heater is a done deal. Off grid power will ultimately be a 2000W pure sine wave inverter, LifePO4 batteries and 200W of solar. The whole system will weigh less than the generator, won't make any noise and won't require any maintenance other than keeping the solar panels clean.

Jonathan, I feel with you, because I'm in the same renovation phase like you and Alex. I did some comment about the structural importance of the foam panels at the side bottom walls and the floor, see her channel. Cheers from Germany, Felix

Im glad you are going full out on this renovation!! Can't wait to see the end process 🙂

YEEHAW!!! NOW THIS IS EXCITING!! You can do whatever you want now! I will agree that there will always be a level of moisture, but mitigating the damage is very doable. We have a small Tab trailer (the German model from the beginning, a 2008) and what we've found is setting up a tea light terracotta candle heater really helps keep things dry. It's such a small place that it actually does a pretty good job heating things up. Now we are not the kind of campers who come in during a rainy winter trip and strip all our clothes off and relay on a heater. We have a tent attached room on the side that we usually use, and if we use the trailers heater, open the door and window on the tent side, it will heat everything up. But if we close the doors and windows, and just heat the camper, the tea light heater does a find job of heating and drying things out a bit. You can also get a very small dehumidifier, they're cheap and don't pull a lot of electricity.

Thank you for showing us what it means to have strength through adversity and taking us through all your adventures!!

Quite the project! We just finished our renovations on our lance TC, good luck and can’t wait to see the progress!

I thought you were crazy at first, but once you dig into that thing it definitely needs a full remodel. Hope you used OEM Toyota ball joints those are a must on that year truck.

So satisfying seeing the demolition, cant wait for the build.

Yeah,the old stuff has got ,especially if there's rot and mold present- yucky! I know that it's gonna look awesome! I'm glad that you've taken out the kitchen cabinets!!See ya soon!!!!🤗☕

I hope you can start over without the mold and dirt. It will be a "rolling palace" when you're done with the remodel. Good luck and blessings as you journey to give yourself the perfect traveling camper!💖💖

Think you made the right choice stripping it out, looking forward to seeing the rebuild.

My Ball Joint failed on my 2005 Tundra on a Mountain Pass, looked just like yours. Good call on replacing the ball joints on the new truck.

Take your time, plan it to meet your needs not your subscribers. I admire your willingness to take anything on. Thats how you learn and grow as a person and as a diy craftsman. Have fun and thank you👍👍👍👍

You've got a ton of work ahead of you!

Keep up the amazing content always fun to watch. I have the exact same Bigfoot truck camper, I’m in Alberta, Canada. I was thinking of doing the same thing but mine doesn’t have the issues (Yet) with the mold/rot so going to keep as is for now, looking forward to seeing what you do with the remodel.

Makes me miss the Slumber Queen

I enjoy your attention to detail & patient attack of obstacles. You have a kind, gentle strength which is soothing. I appreciate your camera 🎥 skills too.

Jonathan you should find how an where the water is getting in be it the roof or side seam's an seal that or all your work will be for naught !!!1

Can't wait to see the finished job if it is anything like the SQ it's gonna be awesome ✌

I'd love to see you install a woodstove! Might solve a lot of the moisture issues you're having. Great video, keep up the awesome content!

@kitrecon

Жыл бұрын

hahaha a wood stove in a truck camper would be freaking epic.

Reminds me of an old car guy telling me how to restore stainless headlight shells. Only way for a good result is to buff off ALL the old shiny surface before starting to repair and re-polish them.

I think you may have water entering somewhere other than where you pointed out in your video, in order to get the subfloor so saturated. I'd be sure to inspect the seams where the 2 halves mate for leakage before you begin the rebuild. Otherwise you may have the same issue down the road (no pun intended). Looking forward to seeing the progress! 👍

I recommend Dualex channel for design ideas (my husband echoes in the background, "oh yeah, dualex"). I have watched many vlogs on what heat works best in small van rv bus spaces, mini wood-stoves and diesel heaters seem to create the least condensation in a small space according to most seasoned boondocking vloggers, but each type has drawbacks of some sort. Thanks Jonathan, looking forward to seeing what you come up with in your build and how it works for your needs 🙂

Keep it up bro. It’s always overwhelming at first. But when you’re done, it’s the greatest feeling ever!!

Oh yeah I love camper renovations.

I can’t wait for the renovation series! It’s so satisfying seeing the results

Good look out and for doing full renovation it will be better then ever and you know what needs to get done and fixed

Good luck with everything. Can't wait to see the results.

Awesome job. Can wait to see the full saga

I just joined your Patreon account! I am happy to support your channel, you are such a breath of fresh air. You are hard worker, humble, and very pleasant all around good guy. Wishing you much success on your rebuild🤩😄👏👏👏

I’m excited to see what you to do your camper! The renovations are going to be epic 💪🏼

Hell yea dude! Full rebuilds are fun to watch

Can’t wait to see what you do with your camper 🙏👍

Excited to see this my guy

With all that hidden water it's probably a good thing that your electrical system wasn't working. Glad you weren't injured during the ball joint failure. Doing spin outs with the camper on is probably a terrible idea going forward. It may be fun, but can't be good for it. I know you'll do an amazing job on the rebuild and am looking foward to seeing it. Take care and God bless.

Looking forward to the reno!

I’m so excited to watch the renovations! Good luck with it 😊😊

I keep hearing George Takei…”Oh My”!!! I’m definitely intrigued sir.

You got this Jonathan I can't wait to see how it comes out

Great job tearing everything out!!!

Can’t wait to be on this journey with you. I am soooooo excited for this new build

This is so exciting Jonathan!! Can’t wait to see the progress

Looking forward to the renovation

You go boy! great job, can't wait to see more!

I am excited to see how it turns out! Good luck Jonathan!

I love these videos. Can’t wait to see the rebuild results!

Can't wait to see the finished product!!!

Wow!! Big and going to be expensive move. Looking forward to seeing how this all works out.

Jonathan, under the shop lighting conditions, the video displays banding. You will need to make sure your shutter speed is multiple of 1/60, 1/120. 1/240. It's because of the refresh rate of the lights and Hertz of the electrical service in the United States. As I type this, I *think 1/30 will work also. You can do the research, search rolling shutter/banding in video.

Wow! Thanks for sharing your remodel with us, enjoyed watching👍🏼👍🏼

Can't wait to start watching this build🙃

Love the remodel

Awesome job on starting the reno. I can't wait to see what you come up with for the new layout.

Good on ya for taking on such a daunting task! I an certain that the end product will be something you will treasure for years.

So glad that you rented a shop to work in and not be out in the elements working.

Safety glasses plz 😊😉