RV REMODEL: 2003 Jayco Jayflight 31BHS Travel Trailer Renovation and Camper Remodel
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On July 17, 2020, we purchased a 2003 Jayco Jayflight 31 BHS RV, sort of on a whim. We had always talked about getting ourselves a camper, but figured it might be a couple years down the road yet. The opportunity presented itself, so we pulled it home.
When we originally purchased the camper, we had plans to re-do the flooring and put some paint on the walls and cabinets. Once we started digging into it after a couple days, we found some water damage and determined more work was needed. It QUICKLY turned into a full blown gutted RV remodel! Our goal was to get it ready for use by Labor Day weekend, which we met by about 3-4 days!
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00:00 Initial Photos
01:24 Intro
02:24 Water Damage
05:44 Rear Wall Rebuild
06:30 Day 9 Update
10:09 Corner Sealing
12:24 Day 11 Update Front End Water Damage
14:20 Front end wall build
16:00 Front end wall installed
21:10 Day 14 update Front End is sealed
24:57 Cabinet Painting and interior update
26:25 Interior finish pictures
28:11 Day 41 It is Finished!!
35:05 Couch Operation
36:10 Before and after pictures - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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Looks very clean, great job! One thing you may wanna consider, coming from someone that's owned many RVs! To save you alot of trouble in the longrun, remove the crank up antenna, patch the hole in the roof with lap sealant and cover the inside hole where the crank came through the ceiling with a smoke/fire alarm! Those antenna are notorious for leaking around the worm gear shaft!
Thanks for the tips! We ended up selling the rig about a year ago and moved to a 5er!
That's good to know Dwayne. I've been on the fence with mine, considering I never watch TV. How big is the hole left over when you remove the antenna? Is it a big gaping hole that needs a plug? Or is it just a bolt hole? Never pulled one of those silly things before, but I really want to do what you describe.
Way to breath some new life into what most would consider a totaled RV with all the wall rot/water damage, very well done.
Now she's ready to continue to create some awesome memories for your family and doing that remodel/refit together I'm sure has already created more than a few. The series on doing this was well shot and explained with just enough detail to help someone else consider doing it. Without getting boring or dry just to the point and getting it done. Again, well done to you and the Misses and I'm sure the little ones had a blast helping. God Bless and safe travels...
You really gave this trailer new life! It looks so much better, love the new flooring! The white on the cabinets makes them look brand new! We bought a 2006 Jayco Designer 5th wheel that had been very well cared for in 2019. We are using it in original condition. We did have to replace the kitchen faucet because the old one started leaking but everything else is original and works fine. We had two brand new top of the line Jayco 5th wheels, a 2013 Pinnacle and a 2015 Eagle Premier. Sold both due to mechanical problems that recurred again and again and dealership couldn't seem b fix them. The 2006 works perfectly every time and that is much appreciated!!
Thanks for sharing! I have a 2003 Jayco Jay Flight 21fb and did some reno myself, and it's nice to see a reno on the "larger" model from what I have.
I know youve since sold it but it still continues to help others with like-minded models.
For sure! Glad it still helps!
You did not mess around with this trailer. Oh I am watching this vid while inside my trailer when it’s raining outside
I had the same water damage with our 2001 Jayco Qwest. The bunks and bathroom in the same location. Identical bathroom cabinet. We had water damage in the front and rear too. Completely rebuilt the front and rear. Also installed new roof. Remodeled the inside everything except the kitchen cabinets. Good job on your rebuild and remodel!
THanks! Isn't it so much fun! We ended up selling the rig this fall and picked up a 5th wheel. Hope all is well.
Amazing remodel Mitch and Misti!! Great craftsmanship and modern look! Love it!!
Thanks!
Looks like you live in heaven! Beautiful property, beautiful family and beautiful trailer. Excellent job, hope you all get a lot of use and create wonderful memories!
Thank you!
Awesome job! I also used the Dicor Corner Trim Sealing Tape that you used. Excellent stuff.
The old Jayco looks better than new.
I picked up some good tips from the video. Great content, thanks!
You guys worked hard!! It looks like a labor of love.
Thanks! We worked hard for about 40 days. Every free minute. We had a goal to use it by Labor Day Weekend and that happened. I got all of the systems working about 2 days before we left (Water heater had a bad gas valve)
Looks great. I love the new fold out couch and dinette that you built! Awesome job.
Awesome! Thanks!
Good job! I'm in the process of doing the same thing. Mine was in a lot worse shape as far as water damage. It's a major undertaking, but your video gives me inspiration.
You can do it! RV's are pretty simple as far as construction. Just tedious work!
No way! I was working same project and we have really similar idea and I was really impressed that I found exactly camper we have!
It was a fun project in the end! Lots of work at the time. My wife and I talk about taking on another at some point. Good luck!
Wow!!! Definitely one of my favorite rv renovations 😍 absolutely amazing
Awesome. Thank you!!
Ahh my sconnie brethren, I knew you were from Wisconsin before I saw the license plate. Hi from New Berlin! Fantastic job!, I'm currently looking at doing something similar so this is giving me inspiration.
Hello!
Outstanding job!!
So awesome! Thank for the video. We bought an old trailer and are completely starting from scratch. Awesome video. You guys did an amazing job!
Awesome! Thank you!
I'm impressed...what a great job you did
Thanks!
Great work...its the little things that you did that add up to perfection....looks clean bright and happy.
Thanks 👍 It might be for sale in the future :)
Great freeing job you guys saved so much money on these repairs your rig will last for years. Proud of you Guys !
Thanks!!
It looks wonderful
Beautiful, I could live in it permanently! 😄
Awesome JOB !!!
And I do say what a JOB.
Enjoy it and GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Thank you so much! I hope to have an updated video out on the RV in the next few months once we get working on it again!
Really nice job! Im getting ready to do a similar rebuild. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks! It was a lot of work, but worth it. We look forward to making memories with it and the kids next year!
Awesome reconstruction!
This is one of the best Videos ever, thank you for sharing ALL of your Hard work! Wow it's Perfection!! Absolutely Fantastic!! Such Professional work
Wow! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
You did a wonderful job! ❤️
It looks amazing. you did a great job.
Thank you! Cheers!
Excellent work very very nice y'all have a more beautiful than before camper
I just stumbled across your video. Awesome job, one of the best I've seen. Well done.
Great job. Love the flooring.
Thanks! IT cleans nicely too!!
Wow. Great job. I have a 1977 that I need to fix up with several places with water damage. No garage, electricity, tools. I may give it away to someone in the area. But I need to assess it first. Have fun with your treasure. Blessings.
I know that you sealed it up really good, but I would have painted all of the new woodwork with a primer or Killz for mold and rot protection. I think you did a great job with the remodel...I found the same model for sale and I'm thinking about doing the same thing.
Go for it! Was a fun project!
great job! Very inspiring!
Awesome work! Looks great!
Thanks!
Very, VERY well done!
Great job!
Beautiful!
Man you make that look so easy!! Great Job. We were going to do the same thing but we ended up buying a newer used camper instead. so now the 1992 Coachman sits down back waiting to become a 26' flat trailer instead.
Thanks! It may look easy, but it was a lot of work!!
phenomenal rebuild and redecorate. You are some patient people to tackle that with 2 little ones.
Awsome..nice and good job
Good job gotta keep paint gun level so sprayer can pick up paint
Great job!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Very inspiering. Can't wait,to remodel,mine.....
It's a lot of work but worth it!
Great rebuild!
Would like to further see decorating...
Excellent job
Thank you very much!
Looks so good.. I enjoyed your video.
Thank you!
You worked hard. It's very nice
Yes, thank you!
You did a great job ! Looks beautiful!
Thanks!
Good job you guys did there thumbs up to you guys
Thanks!
Looks good.
Beautiful...💜
Thank you! Cheers!
Looks great
Thanks!
Oh and amazing ❤❤❤
Amazing!!!!!!
Thanks!
Gorgeous
Thanks!
Love it.
Thanks!
Nice job
Thank you! Cheers!
I like it one thing about the lamps in bedroom should be higher and facing down enjoy camping
Exactly. I'm not sure why we didn't move them. We put them back in the factory position and in reality, we should have changed the lamps and changed the location.
Nice Job
Thanks!
Nice built 👌
I'm glad you like it!
good job..!
Thank you! Cheers!
Very nice....
Thank you! Cheers!
Some new chromed rims will make your rig stand out so nice.
Great Idea!
Thank you for this post. It helped me pull the trigger on purchasing an older travel trailer and remodeling the interior. Exterior is next... Check it out on our new channel.
Thanks! Glad we could help make it happen!
Just a great job you did 👍 . Only comment I can make is ditch those clogs , they are horrible for your body pluss when it's wet out they are a widow maker .
Thanks!
Is a good work
YOU DID $15,000 WORTH OF WORK IF IT WENT TO A SHOP. OVER ALL THE UNIT WAS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS WHEN YOU GOT IT...GOOD JOB BETTER THAN A SHOP WOULD DO..
Thanks a bunch. Now if I could sell it for $15k that would be neat. Thanks for watching!
Wow 👏 you both did an amazing job! Great memories to be made for your young family!!
Are you a carpenter? Seems like it would be difficult for a lay person to do that. The cabinets look beautiful! Did you make the couch/bed and the dinette set or did u buy them?
Great work, be very proud of your guys's hard work!
Gotta get me a spray gun, she made the painting look easy!
Hello! Thanks for the nice words!
We are not carpenters per say but have a lot of experience in carpentry.
We built the master bed and couch. Couch I saw a couple designs similar on the web and came up with our own design. The dinette bench's I saw a video of some similar and we liked them so built something similar. Table is the original one that we stained and poly'd. Then I installed 1.5" black pipe for supports, with a piece of angle aluminum holding it on the wall.
🤜🤛amazing.
Thanks!
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excellent video and beautiful Reno!! We have a 1999 jayco we are about to tear into and can only hope it turns out as lovely as yours.
I’d love to ask a couple questions about your flooring. I heard on the video you changed your mind in what you were going to use due to temperature ratings. The photo shows boxes of SPC rigid core flooring so we assume that’s what you used. I read you sold the rv but did use it for a year or so and would love to know how the flooring held up with the temperature changes?
Yep, sold it. The only time I noticed an issue with it was when the rig was really cold and then we turned the furnace on. The flooring around the vents in the floor would raise up a bit because of the expansion due to the heat. Once everything equalized it was fine. Everything else was great!
Now after awhile, how did the white paint hold up with the kids and moving things around? I did up an old airstream and painted the walls white and then used a feather duster and an off white paint to add some interest to the walls and also help to hide slight imperfections. It worked great.
We sold the rig in September but got to use it for about a year off and on. The paint on the cabinets, if scratched, would come off. Walls held up well.
We didn't do any sanding on the cabinets which is probably the reason the paint was easily removed.
Great job and impressed with the project! May I ask what you used for the pullout couch as a mattress/couch? Upholstery foam?
Thanks! We ordered the foam from Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SMV7PDW
If I did it again, I would look for something different. It was pretty firm.
Very nice! We're getting ready to do a renovation to our trailer and this was extremely helpful. What flooring did you use?
Thanks!! Good luck on the reno! It's fun! We purchased the vinyl plank flooring from Menards. It is the Great Lakes Flooring Defender Series in Dusty Tavern. Pretty easy to install and cut using wood working tools: miter saw, table saw, jig saw, and multipurpose tool.
Are there any restrictions on type or thicknesses because of the slide out?
@@bridgettmoody1475 Certainly. There is plastic piece the slide rubs on and we made sure the flooring was below that. Even still, I wanted to get flooring that was as thin as possible to minimize any issues with the slide moving over the top. I lay pieces of scrap flooring on the floor to be under the slide as it slides in.
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That’s amazing. What I’m wondering is HOW did you know there was water damage behind there? And how did you know there wasn’t any near the other windows or sink area? I’m looking to buy a used RV and renovate it as well, but if there aren’t any obvious signs I’m wondering how will I know 🤔😰
If the water damage is bad enough, you can feel on the inside of the rig in the corners. The inside walls are typically luan and if there has been long water exposure, the walls will be soft. In our case, I found soft spots in the corners. For the windows, we actually pulled out every window and I inspected around them. They actually were all in great shape.
So feel on the inside in the corners of the rig, underneath windows. Look for discoloration in the ceiling. Feel for soft spots. If it is a smooth sided rig on the outside, look for delamination (almost like large bubbles) where the fiberglass separates from the luan/wall framing.
Another option is to bring a screw driver with a #2 square bit. Outside, pull the vinyl insert trim and then pull some screws out. If they are rusted, then you know there was water. Crawl up on the roof an look for any holes in the sealant. Inspect very closely the corner trim and any seals and look for any holes/gaps in the sealant.
It is very hard to know on purchase to see if there is any water damage, or bad water damage. Take your time on inspection and you can usually avoid the HUGE problems.
What was the film/tape you put on the exterior corners? I didn't hear what you called it. Thanks
Dicor Seal-tite
First of all, wow! Very nice remodel! We have the same camper, except the fifth wheel version, and we are wanting to remodel it as well! Been looking for ideas and it was nice to find the same camper to see real results! I do have a question for you, how well has the flooring done while traveling? I’ve read mixed reviews on this type of flooring separating during travel or in storage during winter months. So we are trying to figure out which way to go on that
We have so far only taken it on two trips/weekends. The flooring was fine for that.
I did notice one of the short joints in one location opened up ever so slightly in the flooring. I plan to take a mallet to pound it back together when I have a chance.
Key thing is to follow manufacturers instructions to make sure there is adequate space on the boundary for expansion/contraction. I probably had ours a little too tight to the wall in spots because the quarter round i installed covers a lot! Time will tell i suppose. We just figure for the small investment in the vinyl flooring the trade off is huge innot having the carpet. Can always replace it in the future for another few hundred in material.
I made sure to get a flooring that is rated for the large temperature range in my location. We can go from -30 to +90 within the calendar year. Some people suggest the life proof flooring as an option too. Thing is, all flooring will expand and contract. The floating flooring needs room to expand and contract.
Thank you for watching! Let me know if you have any more questions!
Thank you for the great information! I do have one more question, did you ever figure out what to do with the slide out nylon exposed? And did the slide out scratch the floor when it is in?
@@levikelley2854 I did not get to that, but when we do, i will for sure record the process. I did see a video by @All About RV's that discussed his transition strip and I was going to attempt the same: th-cam.com/video/IyJA9RvRQMk/w-d-xo.html
What paint was used for the cabinetry? I
Imagine your cabinets were mdf laminate?
Yes they were MDF laminate. I don't know exactly. It was an interior paint for sure. Cheap and easy and looked good.
What kind of paint did you use on the walls, and how did you paint it? I want to paint my rv but i've heard its bad to use normal house paint on rv walls. Just curious!
I'm pretty sure we used normal wall paint. Not sure why it would be bad. We used rollers were we could on the wall and brushes elsewhere. On cabinets we could remove we sprayed them.
You all did an incredible job! It’s perfect. Would you mind sharing the details on your flooring? Brand and color? Thank you!
Hello!! Thanks! We purchased the vinyl plank flooring from Menards. It is the Great Lakes Flooring Defender Series in Dusty Tavern. Pretty easy to install and cut using wood working tools: miter saw, table saw, jig saw, and multipurpose tool.
Thank you so much! 😊
Well as always we learn. Like I said you did a beautiful job on this will be following you.❤️
Can you talk me through how you did your corner seals?
Sure!
1. Removed the old corner seals. This is when I determined I needed to repair some of the wall structure.
2. Removed siding / portions of walls in areas of rot.
3. Rebuilt the walls that were rotted/replaced certain parts.
4. Reinstalled the walls and siding.
5. Cleaned up existing siding corners. Removed old caulking and sealants.
6. Taped the corners using Dicor Seal Tite
7. Placed butyl sealant on top of the tape, under the corner trim.
8. Installed the corner trim and vinyl insert molding
9. Used Proflex RV sealant and sealed along the edges of the corner trim.
Hope this helps!
Just wondering if you repaired the floor by the slide out? We have the same issue in the RV we just bought. Wondering what may have caused it and how you repaired it? Did you happen to take footage of it? Ty
PS absolutely loved this video. We also happen to have water damage on the end. This video is fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to document everything.
We did not. The floor, while discolored, was not damaged. Most likely it comes from the trim on the exterior of the slide. I removed vinyl insert and then removed one screw at a time, caulking each screw. Then I caulked along the edge as well, using RV caulk. I freshened all of the caulk seams, redoing the most suspect ones.
Where did you get the draw liner paper? Lovely RV makeover!!!
Hello. Thanks! We picked it up from Wal-Mart.
Holy cow, this is an amazing Reno! Was there any structural or mechanical issues with the trailer when you purchased it and what was the cost?
On the surface, we did not see any structural or mechanical issues. We just figured we would do a little painting and flooring replacement. That turned into a little water damage repair as well. We paid $4k for the unit.
How did you end up doing the transition piece for the floor on the slide out?
I took two 2x6's and carefully ripped them down on the table saw. Took some test cuts of course but it worked out nicely. Sanded it down to round off the sharp corners and I then attached it to the slide and when the slide was fully extended the transition piece rested nicely on the floor.
If I remember correctly it took some fancy angles transitioning from the floor to the slide. 1/8 thick on the outside edges and about 3/8" thick at the middle/attachment area on the slide.
@@OutdoorsEngineer awesome! Any pics?
@@ritts162 I made a post with the only pics I had! th-cam.com/users/IntheNorthwoodscommunity
@@OutdoorsEngineer oh wow. That turned out very nice.
Thanks for the info! The wife is going to have me on this very soon lol
No tv?
Where can you get that outter panneling
Do you mean the paneling i put in the interior walls of the RV? We got that at Menards (big box store).
Job well done. I’d like to know the total cost spent on the remodel.
It's hard to know exactly as we stopped keeping track, especially the stuff we added this year. I'd guess 900-1500 or so.
@@OutdoorsEngineer wow. Even with the water damage? Well that's a relief! I'm about to take on a reno to a rig about this size so it's good to know it might not cost AS MUCH as I thought it would to fix up!
Can you share what flooring you used?
I believe it was the Great Lakes Defender Series, and we got it from Menards. I could/would recommend also LifeProof from Home Depot. Make sure you check the specifications/instructions regarding temperature variations. I know the stuff we used, if it went from cold to rapidly warm, there would be areas that lifted a bit from expansion. No joints came apart though. Once it warmed evenly it was fine. But there are some that say do not install if temps will get below 50 or 60.
@@OutdoorsEngineer awesome thank you! I wasn’t sure if 6mm was too thick. We also have a flush slide out and I’ve been a little stressed over floor thickness 😂
Did you build the couch?
Yes I did! Saw a few pictures of something similar online and came up with this design.
@@OutdoorsEngineer Cool! I'm showing this to my husband. Thanks!
Bout how much for the wood and stuff for the frame
Repair work probably cost $4-800. For the most part i had the framing, so that cost $0. Just had to purchase the interior paneling, and all of the materials to seal the exterior, and insulation.
This does not include paint and flooring. Its been a while and I don't remember the exact numbers anymore.
Looks great, did you have to do anything to the roof?
Just checked all of the seals and cleaned it off. I could see a time in the near future where it gets re-done but that may be a couple years.
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IF YOU SELL IT I WILL BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Correct me if I'm wrong, not counting labor, you spent around $450 on paint, flooring and building materials? You did an awesome job.
...I would have pulled the flower contact paper from the cabinets (sarcasm). Really... well done.
All in, we estimate the remodel portion was around $1000. That includes new bed, couch, we ended up needing a new water heater LP regulator, paint, flooring, ceiling lights, drawer slides and much more. Then tack on a few hundred more for repairing the water leaks (new paneling, insultation, RV caulks, Vinyl insert trim, screws). Well worth it!
Thanks for watching!
All white…perfect for the great outdoors 😒
Seriously great job but the wife’s really run with the decorating. Lol
Pulling the walls apart man i’m impressed thats quite a big job.
Thanks 👍It was a job! Sure got to know the Rig inside and out.
Sandra Westley no offence meant but the music is just not needed. Love watching what you have done. Lot of work there for you.
Thanks for watching!
The music is irritating. Love watching what you’ve done. Music drives you nuts
I agree. I watched it again recently and I wish I didn't do so much music. But it was one of my first vids!
@@OutdoorsEngineer Maybe you can go in and turn the music down a little bit love watched it about the music. Lol. Other than that it was well done
@@Ventura0404 I wish. I edited it on my PC and then uploaded it. No way to "update" this particular video that has so many views already
Oh the music, drives you nuts. Turn down just a tad please