Vintage Trailer Renovation: Our New Floorplan Design!
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- čas přidán 22. 03. 2024
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Guy and Jean are the rockstars of this project! Being able to store the shell indoors also makes the work so much easier in the middle of winter.
Honestly it would never have happened without them 🥹🙏🏼
Levi your parents are just the sweetest people x
I might be biased but yeah… they’re pretty great ❤️
That wood framing is really a must -- I see so many van-builds where people install roof vents and just screw the flanges into basically nothing -- just thru the roof, lol. Crazy.
Two suggestions -- you probably want to use a "lagune" table for your dinette area, so you can swivel and swing the table easily to where it is most needed, or get it outta the way easily too. Also, consider putting your fridge where it is in the Escape -- you'd get really tired of bending and/or reaching down every time you want to get something from the fridge or put anything back. Shoulder height fridge -- trust me.
You've certainly got the right idea with the roof-vents. Truth is Maxx fans are rife with motherboard issues -- best thing to do is wire right past those mother-boards and use a separate motor controller which you can put somewhere convenient for you and wire it to the fan.
Coming along great though -- interested to see what you do for insulation...
Cheers!...from North Vancouver
Hi Levi's Dad, peeking in from the roof! Levi's Mom taking point, so cool! Props to all! So great that Mom and Dad or Frankie's Grandparents are so versed and even willing to research for the trailer. Really others that may come across another older trailer like yours can use these videos for their blueprint on refurbishing a classic trailer. Sustainability to a newer, better, improved trailer of your dreams! I'm so excited for you! Always all the best to the three of you! Plus both Mom's and Dad's too! 😊❤
Thanks for the lovely comment here. We’re so lucky to have the support we have with this project ❤🙏🏼
Personal opinion / suggestion: honestly you'll probably be much happier if the dinette outlets are over the table rather than under... it'll also be way more apparent something is still plugged in during a bed conversion.
I don't usually comment on CZcams- but stumbled across your account when looking for others with old bigfoot trailers. We are bringing home a very similar model of bigfoot - 1985. And we also have a baby about the same age - about 8 months now. Anyways - super invested in you trailer reno and also appreciate your family content :). Thanks for sharing!
Rain. You already KNOW this. Having a place to be when the weather is wet. To get and to stay dry. Car camping is super challenging in the rain. But a trailer...YEAH!
also make sure you guys calculate whats going to weigh the most and not have that towards the end of the trailer but as close to the hitch as possible to reduce the chance an unstable trailer going down the road and cause a crash
That fan actually looks like a “fantastic Fan” which I had in my first build. In my second I did a MaxxAir Fan, and it was nothing but trouble. Don’t forget the butyl tape and seal it with Sikaflex. Trust me….
I would definitely find place for a shower! You would be so happy when you can clean up.without looking for a place to do that
Or at least a big sink in the kitchen to bathe kids cuz sometimes you NEED that lol
We’ve had rigs with a shower and while it is a nice luxury to have they take up a lot of room and cause a lot of problems down the road. We’re also going to have an outdoor shower!
Great to see you all having so much fun building this trailer together. Along with Donna, James and Pierre - so great to have good moral support. Again, Guy and Jean are going above and beyond the call of duty. Very impressive.
As they usually do! 🥹🙏🏼
Fantastic watch as always 🙏🏿, happy Saturday everyone
Thanks for the visit friend! 🙏🏼
If you are not going to have a shower, I am not sure why you need a water heater. They take up space. Doing dishes - use a spray on, wipe off cleaner (like dawn, but you can mix your own refills, so it is greener) and then rinse in cold water. When you do need hot water, use an electric kettle, which you will also appreciate for cooking, etc. One less thing to go wrong.
BecuAse if they’re travelling with a baby having easy access to hot water for washing hands, baby bath is really important
well, for washing hands, hot water really doesn't kill germs, unless it is hot enough to do damage to your actual skin. And, as for bathing the baby, he will outgrow a baby bathtub very soon, meanwhile they can just heat enough water to get the tepid water needed for a baby bath.
After living in a Prius for a year with only cold water the one luxury that we wanted was to be able to have hot water haha. It’s maybe not the most necessary but it’s going to be nice to have haha
@@LeahandLevi yeah, I guess I came at it for the opposite direction, our first trailer (all our trailers were folding) we did not have HW. The second did, and at first it seemed cool, then it just seemed unnecessary. The third one also had it, that was because I did not have a choice.
Leah said for the 3 of you and eventually the 4 of you???
They’ll never be back doing CZcams at this rate!!
I heard that too! 😊
I came to the comments because I caught this too and wanted to see if I missed an announcement or something.
I think she meant with whichever set of parents they’re traveling with.
Haha yeah I mean I guess we’ll see? 😆🤷🏻♂️
So wholesome! Impressive that you managed that sketchup in 40mins. I tried to sketchup plans for our 4wd/ute setup and it didn’t go well 😂
Keen to see the build! Looks great
Haha thanks Kim, it was a little messy and didn’t actually have any exact measurements so that helped 😅 thanks for watching 👍🏼
@@LeahandLevi eh, measurements schmeasurements 😅
Your parents are so sweet. You're both so lucky to have such a great support system 😊
Sending love all you Canadians ❤
From indiana ❤😊
Enjoyed seeing your progress on the trailer! I love the camaraderie of your family and friends. Your videos always put a smile in my heart.
Thanks so much! I’m glad you’re liking them ❤️🙏🏼
I agree with your decision to end your CZcams channel. The amount of work involved is huge and when you are starting out with a baby ,time is precious. I wish you all the best and I will stick around for the build. have enjoyed my Saturdays watching your video's with my morning cup of tea. You are so lucky to have your family all around and wow, your Mom and Dad are rock stars with this build.
As u put the windows in and fans on the roof I just hope the camper will fit through the door when completed! Love your videos, I will miss you.
Hope you guys change your minds! I Just found your channel and love your videos and adventures!
You guys are going to have so much fun!! I love the model Levi did on the computer!! Frankie has a dimple like Levi !!❤❤ Im going to thoroughly enjoy each video to the end!! I think you need a meet and greet !!! I'd fly up from California😊
You mentioned your electrical being under the dinette/ bed.use extra water spill protection think whole pitcher of water protection. Kids, pet, clumsy humans etc.
I would put the fridge in the cabinet by the bed that hasn’t been purposed yet. You can access it from both sides, it will have more space around it so easier access and better lighting. I would also think drawers over cabinets for your bed base, they can be deeper as they would sit over your water tank(s). Have you thought of arches to support the fiberglass that will be imbedded in other structures and part of the walls with insulation?
Look into a LAGUN table leg system somewhere for moving added table space.
My brother Levi. Hope you're well.
I am heartbroken that you are phasing out your CZcams channel, but I hope it's for the best 👌
Best wishes
Kir.
Hey we’re sad too… but we really appreciate you being here for the last chapter 🙏🏼🥰
Will you do a special little video or reel of the trailer in action before you close your channel? Like driving off into the sunset 🌅
I took the table out of my trailer and don't need it any more. I have the table top and two legs and the mounts for the floor. You can have them if you want.
I lose sleep, worried about how you’re gonna get the trailer out of that garage. It barely fit in !! Once it’s all fixed up if it’s even an inch bigger you won’t get it out !! Also you’ve added support and made it more ridged.. which can make it bigger … yup I’m worried !! Wishing you so much luck !!
We are working on it!
This camper is the 6 Million Dollar Man of trailers! "We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster."
It's going to be fantastic - your parents are taking this to the Nth degree! Amazing progress.
Best comment! ❤
Yes they really are and the final product will be so special to us too 🥰
I'm sorry the channel is ending, but I am so happy for you all. Excited for you to enjoy parenthood in peace on the road or wherever you may be.
Hi there, hoping everyone is well. i noticed there was no future proof this week and there was no camper content last week (or this week). Hopefully everyone is just taking a much needed vacation. Much love from the border of Canada and NY.
Thanks for this message friend. ❤ The last couple weeks have been pretty hectic over here but we're getting things back together now.
Will the dinette also have the capability to convert to a sleeping area? Just thinking for when Frankie and any future siblings are too old to bunk with mom and dad!
Can we do a time share with your parents? They are absolute GEMS! ❤
IDES ! Up and down bed may multiply the available space!
I am curious about the courses Leah teaches. Where can I find them?
Does the fan shut if the rain starts?
Putting the water tanks at the back of the trailer could make the trailer tow poorly. You need to study how the weight distribution from front to back affects towing.
The water tanks will rarely be filled while travelling. Only on short stints to and from a campground once we’ve arrived in an area. But we have already adjusted the plans to have the tanks closer to the axle 👍🏼
Did you ever use Karma Kamper Vans?
Oh my goodness what a CUTIE!, (Um not you two Leah and Levi though you two are adorable enough).
Is the kitchen table able to convert to a bed? Because where will the kid(s) sleep as they get older? I doubt they’ll want to cuddle up with mom & dad as a preteen & teen. Plus with the way boys sweat at that age, I doubt mom & dad will want to smell that after a day of hiking either.
Yep the dinette will become the “kids bed” eventually 👍🏼
@@LeahandLevi perfect!
Having a trailer without a bathroom is a big NO. You will have your fridge next to your toilet ? For pull out..😂why not build the fridge into the kitchen area? Also fun pulling out a toilet in the night for anyone who needs it , not , no privacy , the smell 😂😂😂 good luck … I’m sorry but it would have been easier to just purchase a trailer with a bathroom probably cheaper . Millennials 🙄.
❣️ Promo'SM
Honestly, this episode was so boring. You are more exciting than this
And I’m sure comments like this will make them happier about leaving CZcams