Magic gumball land you live in...made me laugh out loud. That is so true nothing ever matches up. Thank you for you patience and understanding in explaining everything you do. So knowledgeable.
I'm redoing a 71 19ft Holiday Vacationer and I just stood the walls back up on the floor. Next up is ceiling panels. My camper was designed very different than these little ones but the concept you used will still help me quite a bit. My construction is very similar, ceiling panels all the way across on top of the walls, joists on top of the ceiling, welting between wall and ceiling, etc. Thanks again for posting these videos. Stay cool out there! It's warm up here in WI as well.
Good deal! Most timber framed campers have similar construction procedures, but there can be quite a bit of variability in designs. My first camper was a '67 Concord Traveler Conastoga that I sort of made a mess of, but it's construction was basically the same as these smaller ones. Thanks for watching!
Katherine says it's the editing that makes it look so easy, lol! It isn't actually very hard, but there is a lot of planning that goes into it, and that comes with experience, so you kind of just gotta learn by doing.
You sir, have obviously done this before, hahaha. You packed a ton of information into this video. Regarding your ceiling panel(s), at the Homedepot & Lowe’s, you can find a 4x8-1/8inch vinyl embossed pattern (in white), in the area of the store where the wood trim and dimensional pine & cedar, and peg board, and will be lying flat. This might solve your issue of priming and painting the stuff you are painting in this video. Now I can’t remember if it is a particle board panel or laid up veneer panels. Great video, Thank you sir.
I've done it once or twice maybe, lol. I think I know the stuff you're talking about, and I think it's like particle board, but I'm not positive. My only concern would be if it has the same sheer strength of plywood, because that's really what you're looking for.
@@TrailerTrashtoTreasure yeah, as I was typing my comments I got to thinking the same thing. Either of them are pretty thin, but the veneer would be stronger. Thank you for the reply back.
Some campers do actually use kinda cheap plywood paneling for the walls and ceiling. The Play-Mor was originally paneling, but I replaced it with plywood when I rebuilt it because I didn't like the look of it. I suspect regular plywood is stronger than paneling too.
Your channel is amazing! I'm in the process of demoing my 1956 Westerner trailer which is pretty much the spitting image of this one! your videos are super helpful as I prepare for the building process. I've been trying to learn sketch-up and thought I would ask, do you ever share the sketch-ups you've made? I'm working with limited resources but want to make sure I'm restoring it properly!
Sounds like a fun project! I haven't shared this model yet, but if you go to this video: th-cam.com/video/HPl3DprhscQ/w-d-xo.html You can download the SketchUp models for the Play-Mor and the Cal-Craft that I've featured on this channel. I'll share the Aljo SketchUp at some point, and it'll be a bit nicer, more detailed, and clearer than my earlier models. SketchUp is really indispensable in my process for rebuilding these, and it's not too difficult to learn, so I highly recommend getting to know it like you would any other shop tool. Thanks for watching!
Basically. You'll probably need to find something that's about 1/8" for the ceiling wrap, because you won't be able to curve 1/4" if you're working on a canned ham style camper. Some campers will use 1/8" for the wall paneling as well. If you're intending to see the grain you'll want to get a bit nicer grade of plywood, most use birch, but the floor can just be standard construction grade plywood; although, I would avoid getting the cheapest, roughest looking grades. And a final word of advice: DO NOT use any treated plywood or lumber in your camper.
@@TrailerTrashtoTreasure you’re freakin awesome man! I’m planning to live in my 13x7.7 foot 1970 Road Ranger. I do live in pretty wet area. Materials stay the same ? And extra precautions you might take?? And tips or tricks info is very appreciated!
No changes in material needed for wet environments, just do a good job when you reseal your windows and make sure to use butyl tape when you put everything back together. Also don't drive in the rain, those old jalousie windows work fine for keeping rain out when it comes straight down, but not when it's coming in sideways at 50 mph.
@@TrailerTrashtoTreasure copy that! I planned to add thin window covers we also tend too get fair amount of snow don’t want it packing around the windows. The only modification other than bed is gonna be ventilation. I plan too add several small fans in the 6inch slide windows. Other than that some super light set up solar for electric and I’m off! Thanks a bunch!
You have learned well grasshopper. LOL...
Lol, my extensive college transcripts for degrees I don't use would indicate that I am, if nothing else, a good learner!
Magic gumball land you live in...made me laugh out loud. That is so true nothing ever matches up. Thank you for you patience and understanding in explaining everything you do. So knowledgeable.
You're most welcome, and thanks for watching!
I'm redoing a 71 19ft Holiday Vacationer and I just stood the walls back up on the floor. Next up is ceiling panels. My camper was designed very different than these little ones but the concept you used will still help me quite a bit. My construction is very similar, ceiling panels all the way across on top of the walls, joists on top of the ceiling, welting between wall and ceiling, etc. Thanks again for posting these videos. Stay cool out there! It's warm up here in WI as well.
Good deal! Most timber framed campers have similar construction procedures, but there can be quite a bit of variability in designs. My first camper was a '67 Concord Traveler Conastoga that I sort of made a mess of, but it's construction was basically the same as these smaller ones.
Thanks for watching!
This is so very much of all the right things to do, Conan….
Thanks, Kevin! The editing maybe makes it look easier than it is though, ha ha!
Yay!! Awesome job Conan. Always great explanation of the whole process. You make it look so easy. Missed little Simon helping with the build.
Katherine says it's the editing that makes it look so easy, lol! It isn't actually very hard, but there is a lot of planning that goes into it, and that comes with experience, so you kind of just gotta learn by doing.
Oooooooh boy, your ladder made me nervous 😂
It's like a wooden roller coaster, it adds to the excitement!
Don't you just love when a plan (and a camper) come together! Thanks for posting Conan
It's great when things work the way you expect them to, and when they don't you can just edit it out, lol!
That was super awesome! Thank you. Very useful info.
Thanks for watching, I'm glad it was helpful!
You sir, have obviously done this before, hahaha. You packed a ton of information into this video. Regarding your ceiling panel(s), at the Homedepot & Lowe’s, you can find a 4x8-1/8inch vinyl embossed pattern (in white), in the area of the store where the wood trim and dimensional pine & cedar, and peg board, and will be lying flat. This might solve your issue of priming and painting the stuff you are painting in this video. Now I can’t remember if it is a particle board panel or laid up veneer panels.
Great video,
Thank you sir.
I've done it once or twice maybe, lol. I think I know the stuff you're talking about, and I think it's like particle board, but I'm not positive. My only concern would be if it has the same sheer strength of plywood, because that's really what you're looking for.
@@TrailerTrashtoTreasure yeah, as I was typing my comments I got to thinking the same thing. Either of them are pretty thin, but the veneer would be stronger. Thank you for the reply back.
Some campers do actually use kinda cheap plywood paneling for the walls and ceiling. The Play-Mor was originally paneling, but I replaced it with plywood when I rebuilt it because I didn't like the look of it. I suspect regular plywood is stronger than paneling too.
Your channel is amazing! I'm in the process of demoing my 1956 Westerner trailer which is pretty much the spitting image of this one! your videos are super helpful as I prepare for the building process.
I've been trying to learn sketch-up and thought I would ask, do you ever share the sketch-ups you've made? I'm working with limited resources but want to make sure I'm restoring it properly!
Sounds like a fun project!
I haven't shared this model yet, but if you go to this video:
th-cam.com/video/HPl3DprhscQ/w-d-xo.html
You can download the SketchUp models for the Play-Mor and the Cal-Craft that I've featured on this channel. I'll share the Aljo SketchUp at some point, and it'll be a bit nicer, more detailed, and clearer than my earlier models. SketchUp is really indispensable in my process for rebuilding these, and it's not too difficult to learn, so I highly recommend getting to know it like you would any other shop tool. Thanks for watching!
WE'RE TRYING TO GET THE THE OZ WORLD!!!
You're trying to get to Kansas? It's a hot time of year for it!
So should I just use regular ply wood for my walls, floor and ceilings??
Basically.
You'll probably need to find something that's about 1/8" for the ceiling wrap, because you won't be able to curve 1/4" if you're working on a canned ham style camper. Some campers will use 1/8" for the wall paneling as well. If you're intending to see the grain you'll want to get a bit nicer grade of plywood, most use birch, but the floor can just be standard construction grade plywood; although, I would avoid getting the cheapest, roughest looking grades.
And a final word of advice: DO NOT use any treated plywood or lumber in your camper.
@@TrailerTrashtoTreasure you’re freakin awesome man! I’m planning to live in my 13x7.7 foot 1970 Road Ranger. I do live in pretty wet area. Materials stay the same ? And extra precautions you might take?? And tips or tricks info is very appreciated!
No changes in material needed for wet environments, just do a good job when you reseal your windows and make sure to use butyl tape when you put everything back together. Also don't drive in the rain, those old jalousie windows work fine for keeping rain out when it comes straight down, but not when it's coming in sideways at 50 mph.
@@TrailerTrashtoTreasure copy that! I planned to add thin window covers we also tend too get fair amount of snow don’t want it packing around the windows. The only modification other than bed is gonna be ventilation. I plan too add several small fans in the 6inch slide windows. Other than that some super light set up solar for electric and I’m off! Thanks a bunch!
If you aren't already planning it I would do a Dometic or Maxxair fan in the roof vent too.