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.

@calahanmiller3252

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was going to say - it’s a tremendous help to use the old stuff as templates to cut the new stuff!

@earthlightstudio

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Ditto.... brst advice :)

@mash83

4 жыл бұрын

What I was going to say, easy thing to miss.

@hazelrx97

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Keep every screw, every panel, EVERYTHING. It's extremely helpful throughout the project

@Split10uk

4 жыл бұрын

I'd agree. I expect it's a case of easy to rip apart, but a pain to get it back together properly.

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!!

@lass-inangeles7564

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@nonebiz2132

4 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@lass-inangeles7564

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@powerline101

4 жыл бұрын

Aluminum paint is also ultraviolet protection. I use it on ww1 airplanes.

@gailtrotman5256

3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful recommendations for a novice! Thanks from Canada🇨🇦

This video seems to be quite the KZread trend lately, fixing up old rv or rv trailers. Pretty fun to watch.

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, show more of the renovation! It's fun watching the progress and can't wait to see the finished product!

@delightfullaw344

4 жыл бұрын

I'm in, show as much as possible

@richardmitchell3136

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely more camper renovation videos please!

@kbrownco

4 жыл бұрын

I love watching RV renos!

@marydaigle1445

4 жыл бұрын

I love this Reno, so excited to see what they will do..

@crystallite7600

4 жыл бұрын

Hi all, I would also like to see the complete demo. Your hard work will show at the end. good luck!🤞

I would love watching the whole process of the renovating !

Thanks for engouraging me to realize that this is a task I never want to tackle.

The look of pure joy on Allison’s face while using the drill made me really happy

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!

@pswilson1000

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@veronicacanaveira1068

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@swamperdogoutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Record it all and then just chop it up into digestible chunks!

@gildalee8194

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely film it all for us. It is nice to live thru someone else's dreams.!

@joeshah8789

4 жыл бұрын

Agree

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!😁

@dvanneste7958

4 жыл бұрын

Haha same I graduated high school when mine was made! 👍

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

Absolutely post the entire renovation as much as possible! There are so many people out there (myself included) who love watching this stuff! Good luck with it all stay safe!

I would LOVE to see the whole process. Enjoying this so much!

Document it....you'll be so glad you did 20 years from now!

My husband and I completely overhauled a 15 ft camping trailer last summer. It was soooo much more work than we thought it was going to be. But we got it done and we are so proud of our little project! I told my husband that if we can survive that overhaul without killing each other, than we can survive anything!

"Goo Gone" guys for getting all that gunk off

Totally document it all for us! I’d love to do something like that too!!

Keep showing renovations! I prefer this to food tours of the area

Bob Vila would be so proud of you two. Hard work gets rewarded. Stay positive !

@joeshah8789

4 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆😆😆

The endless adventure continues...who said rebuilding a old rv isn't adventurous obviously has never rebuilt old stuff. Love the video and you showing the good, the bad and the ugly!

It’s like you guys and Kara and Nate are always on the same/similar wave lengths with your ideas! 🤣

@daveadriffield7296

4 жыл бұрын

And Kinging-it

@AbhishekDasSangReal

4 жыл бұрын

Kara and Nate copied from these guys

@Shoobinator159

4 жыл бұрын

@@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 :)

@TheJulithegreat

4 жыл бұрын

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!

@SweetHopeCookies

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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!

Save the wall panels for patterns when you replace it. Trust me, you will be glad. I LOVE remodeling!

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.

Yes show more renos, it's a cool process to watch. Good job so far 👍🏼❤️

Re-seal the roof, too!!!!

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!

I swear this couple is so adorable. Make as many videos as you can.

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 would love to watch the whole renovation

My husband and I renovated an old camper years ago and our neighbor would make fun of us saying we were polishing a turd but, our time and effort were totally worth it! Enjoy this journey together so that you can have many more adventures in your awesome motorhome!

We're here for all the camper videos! My husband and I have watched every video for the past few years. We love watching you guys and are always rooting for you.

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!! 😉👍🏾

@koalamullet

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think they're putting themselves down. Being humble and realistic, yes. They've got great positive energy 👍

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! 💕

Yes do more videos. My wife and I are on day 61 of a 146 day 11k driving RV adventure. This vlog gives us something to watch besides the news. Keep up the adventure!

Those renovation jobs always take longer than expected. But thoughtful persistence and patience always pays off in the end.

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!!

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.

Yeah, definitely show all the renovation! I think people like renovation videos and van/RV building and reno videos. They're pretty popular these days.

Not just the cabover windows, check wall to roof seams and any roof marker lights, fan openings etc for leaks. Remove all rotted or mildewed wood. Check roof material (EDPM or TPO) for cracking surface deterioration. Reseal all seams & edged with Dicor. If needed recoat roof with rv roof sealer. Just cutout rotten floor sections over bracing with the oscillating saw and lay in new material. Seal & undercoat. You're doing great! Keep up the good work!👍

Love how 2020 gives you guys lemons and you just make lemonade! Awesome stuff! 😀

"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.

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.

Yes, I want to see MOOORE! It's fascinating to watch you restore this old girl😀

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

@aWanderlustForLife

4 жыл бұрын

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. 😂

@robertkline444

4 жыл бұрын

i would like to see how you fix the old girl up

No show us everything!!! I love watching it

Please film all of the renovation. You both have such vibrant voices it is a pleasure to listen to you.

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!

I love watching the renovations! Film it all! It is so cool to see it go from old to new!

I'd love to see the whole renovation - it's so interesting to watch :)

Yes, please show more renovation! It's interesting and I love seeing things like this unfold. Thanks for always making great content ♥️

Both of you will know the in's and out's of that RV better then anyone. Your doing a great job refurbishing this vintage RV.

@Theendlessadventure

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We're definitely learning a ton!

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 😁🤙🏽

It looks like a great learning experience you will be proud of when it's finished.

PLEASE show all the remodel videos! Being in the construction industry I RECOMMEND gutting the entire interior and redesign/ replace.

Allison & Eric, Thank you SO much for putting the captions back on your videos. I LOVE y'all's videos. I have started watching them all from the beginning. Also PLEASE show the whole of the RV also I love the idea of the local Adventures while you're renovating the RV. I am living vicariously through the two of you. Y'alls family represents what our family looks like and I really appreciate that. #FamilyOfTwo #DeafFan

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

Love watching the renovation.

The saying "We'll see you on the road" will be literal soon, Love that idea! I really enjoyed watching this reno video.... keep them coming!!! Good luck guys !!!!

Go positive. The bones of the old camper are GOOD. Now we make it a whole lot BETTER.

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! 😊 👍

@tonys1636

4 жыл бұрын

Asbestos still being used in the 70's, its use was banned in Europe for internal fixtures and fittings from the late 60's.

@nonebiz2132

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@FurnitureFan

4 жыл бұрын

@@nonebiz2132Yes, I thought they would be soaking it before they removed any samples. Very relieved to know it's free of asbestos.

@nonebiz2132

4 жыл бұрын

@@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...

Hi, guys. Yes! I wanna see the whole renovation. I love watching the progress being made.

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.

I'm happy to watch both local travel and renovation work. It's always good to see the progress with a Reno. Please though don't feel pressured to go at a faster pace with the Reno. I imagine it will be quite stressful at times, so slow and steady. I am a fairly recent follower (4-5 months) so thanks guys for keeping us entertained throughout covid.

Love watching this process and can’t wait to see the finished product! Definitely want to see more of the renovation!

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’m an rv tech in ga feel free to message about questions

I vote for seeing the renovations and progress. A lot of us aren't traveling right now, so this helps keep us from being too sad and keeps us entertained! Plus it's always good to watch someone else work :).

Loved this... you have so much positive energy. More please!

You guy are positive and funny 💖.. just love watching your videos... We would love to see the whole renovation process👍👍

Hope the renovations go well and it doesn't become The Endless Renovation, we want to see you on the road! Love the combination of your realism and enthusiasm.

Just remember Murphy's Law. "Everything takes longer than you thought it would and costs more than you thought it would".

@theablanca17

4 жыл бұрын

That's Hofstadter's law. Murphy's Law is "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong". Just remember both.. :)

Love this content! I want to see the whole process and all details that went into the RV renovations.

YESS THE MOST VIDEOS. max amount of RV reno videos possible, please! I love this process.

Happy to see all of the renovation. It's good to document the process. And it's entertaining seeing you overcome the challenges. Good work guys!

I would love to watch the whole process 😍

It's all part of the adventure, bring on more makeover vids!!

Whoa, all the travel vloggers are buying and renovating RVs and vans! nice to see all you guys making the most of your time while travel is still not safe!

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!

Please, yes I would like to see the entire renovation.

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.

Yes please keep us updated on the renovation! It will make us appreciate your RV even more in your future road trip adventure vlogs!

We are loving the renovation videos! Keep in coming as many as you'd like we would love to watch! You guys so totally rock! My husband and I always watch your videos together!

Yes show more renovation of "Moneypit"

@MaryLouLord1

3 жыл бұрын

It might be a boat on wheels "aka, moneypit", but dam, I sure am learning a lot. And they clearly are having a blast.

Those front windows seem to all be leakers. I replaced mine with a custom escape hatch.

@FurnitureFan

4 жыл бұрын

Good tip to insulate, then ventilate! Condensation is always a factor.

Love watching you lovely people! Whatever you do, you’re both very inspiring and upbeat and you ALWAYS cheer me up! ❤️

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!

Love to know how much this reno is going to cost all together. Looks like a money pit to me but I guess if you are looking for something to do and have money go for it.

This is fascinating and makes for really compelling viewing - please document EVERYTHING!

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.

Hey guys! Something that really helped us get the old bus decals off was a rubber wheel on the drill! Hope we caught you in time! Love that you are doing a conversion! Have fun! B + E

You probably won’t see this but don’t give yourself a time frame! It’s a huge endeavor! I am 3 months into mine and I am about 60% done! It’s a big job! Great video and Channel! Good luck!

I'm loving the renovation vlogs. This is great fun. I appreciate the detailed step by step filming. You are doing a great job!!!! I hope u r proud of the great work you have completed so far. I keep thinking the old owners will need an after shot photograph when u finish. I'm excited to what u tear up and create next!

I love the renovation stuff too! The more we see of it the more excited we'll be when you take her out on her first renovated adventure! ❤️❤️

Love this DIY stuff. Happy to see more of it. Stay safe and keep all the little and big adventures coming.

You guys are amazing! You definitely look like you know what you’re doing. I’d be so scared I’d screw it up! Keep showing us the renovation. It’s fun to watch it transform.

Yesss more RV renovations! Loved this video so much! Thanks for bringing us along. 😊

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

Thank you for showing your renovation and the reality of what's needed in these older RV.'s

Hi Eric and Allison!! I love seeing you both renovate the RV! You guys seem way more competent in carpentry than you let on. Eric, you framed that window like a pro! And Allison... always killing it with the dance moves! 💃As terrible as I have been feeling for the last three weeks, your videos always make me smile! I am so happy you guys are doing well and staying safe! Looking forward to your next video!😁Sending love and positive vibes from Southeast Texas!