That is a very big renovation!!! I bet ya it’s going to be the new thing now: renovating old caravans, and you guys are the first TH-camrs doing this! Such a great idea!
The swirling technique was taught at TAFE in roof plumbing back in the early 90's nothing has changed.. only way to get a good seal. Smooth finish on internal surfaces for looks and it isn't exposed to the elements like exterior is.
Hi guys. Regarding shower damage. We had a similiar issue. I think you need to remove the plugand washer ( floor waste) From experiance we had a similiar shower setup. The shower is virtually a box sat on the floor. They drill through the false shower floor and van floor with a hole saw and install a 40mm plug and washer with a bit of silicon around it. The hole has no water proof coating. You may find the false floor shower has also rotted out with water being absorbed around the door from wet false floor. The good news is that the false floor usually has the vinyl flooring between it and the structural floor ply.
Hey mate, funnily enough I used to build caravans when I was 21 too 😂 Once you get all the walls refurbished it'd be a shame to sika the headboard on and damage the walls like what happened when you removed it. What we used to do was use Velcro strips around the perimeter of the headboard, stick that onto the wall and then staple the Velcro onto the wall and headboard that way if you need to remove the upholstery for what ever reason, you can do so without doing any damage. The same was done with the cushions on the chairs. There's obviously no right or wrong way, I just thought I'd let you know how we used to do it and it's good to have options I look forward to seeing the end result, so far you guys are doing a good job. Very thorough restoration👍
Great video and great problem solving innovation excellent work , really good to see the other side of acquiring an off grid solution for everyday Aussie people who would like to be travelling . If you'r looking these vans now in 2023 they are as rare as hens teeth now , very difficult to find one at a reasonable price . People have woken up, you don't need to buy tricked up lotus 170k -180 K trooper . You can buy all the bits yourself the trooper has, build it your self and even make it better . You can build a better power specked rig so you can be running aircon and all day and night and your your home kitchen mod cons. It essentially a box on wheels and all the internal bit can be refitted rebuilt to 2023 tech easy . Im thinking who the hell is spending 160-180 K on just on the Van rigs like the Trooper ? then your car then your 4x4 that can tow it plus 1 $ per Ks rule . This now potentially is a 400K 500k spend on a depreciating asset over 12 months . In my view its dumb use of money unless you'r an influencer and are not paying for it and nothing wrong wth that . With the flashy trooper and similar, are they actually marketed for the influx of Americans and Europeans that are travelling everywhere in Aus now ? our dollars are an all time Low of 65cents us and because the 170K is new normal price for tricked trooper type vans its cheap for them ? . The US Dollars and Euros are worth almost double our Aussie $$ . Is this why seeing many brands even made in China brands targeting the price points of 100K -160K -180K with lots of questionable Made in Australia stickers and Aussie style logos and lots of Kangaroos stickers plastered all over these 100K plus vans because they are marketed not for Aussies but overseas people coming here to tour around ?. The latest solar eclipse at the very remote WA Exmouth just today reported on every news Chanel showed thousands of people watching. Every person that was interviewed on news there were mostly on holidays from USA and Europe hardly any Australians at the remote viewing spot . Is this what the market has become the follow the money , catering for foreign money thus the eye watering prices for tricked up vans like the Troopers ?
Great video! Can't wait to see you guys on the road again. Watching as an Aussie living in Belgium, counting down the years till I'm back and doing the lap myself!
We were told on our new van handover to "never" try and walk on the roof. Your experience with van assembly has obviously given you the confidence to do this work. Very best wishes for a successful outcome. Fascinating process which is well beyond my skill set 😂
You’re so clever! It’s going to look amazing! We have a mate who is a light aircraft pilot - he always says ‘how do you know if someone is a pilot? They will tell you 😂 Can’t wait to see the final reveal 👌👌
Well done so far, that’s a big effort and doesn’t seem to be phasing you one bit. I’m sure it’s much harder than you make it look! Looking forward to the next vid 👍
I’m very interested in your Reno, as this thought has crossed my mind to do the same to our van. Especially the painting part of the job . Awaiting with interest.
We have used a 2 pack epoxy paint for the A frame timber of the external peak of our house which is coastal. Used to paint oil rigs. Can do most every colour tint. Jotun paints. Not cheap but may be an option to paint around the shower door area, hot water/fridge cavity. Can buy in 5L tins. We found the household exterior paints just didnt stand up to the bitter coastal wet weather. Xan be thinned down to spray paint. Brushing is thicker and slightly tacky than normal paint. But once you do the 1st paint coat. The gloss semi gloss goes on much easier.
Another great video. Really enjoy the reality of it. Was wondering do you use any extra fuel filtration on the Ranger. Keep up the great video's. Travel safe and enjoy 👍🏼🇦🇺
Hello, need to seal my van roof could you please tell me where you got your v4 from ,and how is it holding up thanks in advance,could i also get sku please ,ps luv your shows
Hi mate! We bought the v4 from outback equipment www.outbackequipment.com.au/bostik-v4-silicone-sealant-non-acetic-370gm-tube-w It is extremely good and had no troubles at all!
Hey when you say you checked with moisture meter. What were the reading? And what is reasonable reading for meranti build caravan? I’m assuming 0% is best.
Holymoly better get mine checked. Had massive downpour last few days so decided check mine along all the walls, ceiling and floor and moisture reading some places were 5-18%. Saw on google 0-15% is ok didn’t think much of it. Did you use pin type moisture meter? Thanks again
Good work guys. Thank heavens for strong young women
🙌🏼
That is a very big renovation!!! I bet ya it’s going to be the new thing now: renovating old caravans, and you guys are the first TH-camrs doing this! Such a great idea!
Let’s hope!! Thank you!
You guys are on a winner, renovation a old van and showing the process. You have just tapped into a massive audience. Well done. Love ya work
Thanks!!!
The swirling technique was taught at TAFE in roof plumbing back in the early 90's nothing has changed.. only way to get a good seal. Smooth finish on internal surfaces for looks and it isn't exposed to the elements like exterior is.
That’s good to know! Cheers!
Hi guys. Regarding shower damage. We had a similiar issue. I think you need to remove the plugand washer ( floor waste) From experiance we had a similiar shower setup. The shower is virtually a box sat on the floor. They drill through the false shower floor and van floor with a hole saw and install a 40mm plug and washer with a bit of silicon around it. The hole has no water proof coating. You may find the false floor shower has also rotted out with water being absorbed around the door from wet false floor.
The good news is that the false floor usually has the vinyl flooring between it and the structural floor ply.
Thank you! Will look into it 👍🏼
Hey mate, funnily enough I used to build caravans when I was 21 too 😂
Once you get all the walls refurbished it'd be a shame to sika the headboard on and damage the walls like what happened when you removed it. What we used to do was use Velcro strips around the perimeter of the headboard, stick that onto the wall and then staple the Velcro onto the wall and headboard that way if you need to remove the upholstery for what ever reason, you can do so without doing any damage. The same was done with the cushions on the chairs. There's obviously no right or wrong way, I just thought I'd let you know how we used to do it and it's good to have options
I look forward to seeing the end result, so far you guys are doing a good job. Very thorough restoration👍
Thanks mate!
That’s a great way to do it but for us we aren’t re-lining the walls so the damage is already done unfortunately!
Very interested in seeing the end product. Covering the tv winder - perfect place for smoke detector.
Thanks! Great idea 👍🏼
I just love doing and watching projects like this. This will be awesome.
Thanks! We love sharing it!!
Loving the reno series. Great pick up on the water damage.
Thanks! Glad we got it all sorted now!
Can’t wait for the colours
Not long now!!
Great video and great problem solving innovation excellent work , really good to see the other side of acquiring an off grid solution for everyday Aussie people who would like to be travelling . If you'r looking these vans now in 2023 they are as rare as hens teeth now , very difficult to find one at a reasonable price . People have woken up, you don't need to buy tricked up lotus 170k -180 K trooper . You can buy all the bits yourself the trooper has, build it your self and even make it better . You can build a better power specked rig so you can be running aircon and all day and night and your your home kitchen mod cons. It essentially a box on wheels and all the internal bit can be refitted rebuilt to 2023 tech easy . Im thinking who the hell is spending 160-180 K on just on the Van rigs like the Trooper ? then your car then your 4x4 that can tow it plus 1 $ per Ks rule . This now potentially is a 400K 500k spend on a depreciating asset over 12 months . In my view its dumb use of money unless you'r an influencer and are not paying for it and nothing wrong wth that . With the flashy trooper and similar, are they actually marketed for the influx of Americans and Europeans that are travelling everywhere in Aus now ? our dollars are an all time Low of 65cents us and because the 170K is new normal price for tricked trooper type vans its cheap for them ? . The US Dollars and Euros are worth almost double our Aussie $$ . Is this why seeing many brands even made in China brands targeting the price points of 100K -160K -180K with lots of questionable Made in Australia stickers and Aussie style logos and lots of Kangaroos stickers plastered all over these 100K plus vans because they are marketed not for Aussies but overseas people coming here to tour around ?. The latest solar eclipse at the very remote WA Exmouth just today reported on every news Chanel showed thousands of people watching. Every person that was interviewed on news there were mostly on holidays from USA and Europe hardly any Australians at the remote viewing spot . Is this what the market has become the follow the money , catering for foreign money thus the eye watering prices for tricked up vans like the Troopers ?
Thank you!
A lot of great points there!
I think your spot on with decking an older van out with all the latest mod cons being the go 👍🏼
Good work.
I think the HWS needs a tray like in a house these days for when it leaks. Metal or fibreglass with a small drain tube.
Yes I agree, wouldn’t have any of this rot of it had a setup like that!
Lots of work there and even though it is a pain, lucky the water damage wasn't worse. Continuing to watch with interest. 🙂
For sure! Very lucky it was contained to the one area!
Great video! Can't wait to see you guys on the road again. Watching as an Aussie living in Belgium, counting down the years till I'm back and doing the lap myself!
Thank you! That’s so awesome! See you back here on the road some time! 🙌🏼
We were told on our new van handover to "never" try and walk on the roof. Your experience with van assembly has obviously given you the confidence to do this work. Very best wishes for a successful outcome. Fascinating process which is well beyond my skill set 😂
Yes that will be the general advice from most manufacturers, it probably comes down to my size in my situation 😂
You’re so clever! It’s going to look amazing! We have a mate who is a light aircraft pilot - he always says ‘how do you know if someone is a pilot? They will tell you 😂 Can’t wait to see the final reveal 👌👌
😂😂
Love it!
Loving the reno so far!
🙌🏼
Alex/Erin. Legends. What a task. Hangin to see the next stage!
Thanks mate!!
Old mate would’ve known about the rot when they installed the new water heater. Cheeky buggers.
Yeah I think so
Love your attitude to renovating this caravan. Best wishes.
Thank you!
Put the smoke detector over the aerial winder hole and what are you doing for insulation as there appears to be none looking at the water damage area
Great idea thanks! Just removed the insulation to work on it 👍🏼
Great video guys. Wonderful to see the van being renovated for new adventures and memories.
Thanks!
Wow, I think I have to check our old van now, same style water tank and lovely brown colour 😁
Definitely worth checking the hot water system!
You guys were in for a (re)treat if you see that flooring 😮
😂
Wow, I thought a bit of paint sprinkled around, but you're doing a whole rebuild! Can't wait to see the results.
Thanks! Yes going all in with this!
Fantastic video!!!!! I’m so impressed with your ability to take this on. Can’t wait for the next one. Well done guys…..thanks!!
Thanks so much!
I enjoyed that just as much as your travelling. Nice work :)
Thanks!! 🙌🏼 we really enjoying doing it!
Fantastic video guys. Keep the technical info coming. you are the first to do this, awesome.
Thank you so much!
good job so far mate cant wait to see it all done cheers from queensland south
Thanks so much mate 🙌🏼
Another great episode. Can't wait to see the finished job.
Cheers! 🙌🏼
Love it. Great work. Easy 👍 before i even start watching. Keep it up.
Thanks!
Chuck a smoke detector over that TV antenna handle, should cover
That’s a great idea! Thanks!
Great suggestion or maybe some ceiling speakers 🔊
Bloody love this episode! Looking forward to the rest of the build!🤙🏼🤙🏼
Cheers!!
Awesome content 👏 great advice and tips 👍 always a pleasure to watch your videos 😉 Greetings and cheers 🍻 legends from south africa 🇿🇦
Cheers mate!
Huge job legends Cant wait to see it all unfold 👍😀
Thank you! Can’t wait to share!
Can not wait to see the next stage of the rebuild
👍🏼
Well done so far, that’s a big effort and doesn’t seem to be phasing you one bit. I’m sure it’s much harder than you make it look! Looking forward to the next vid 👍
Thank you!
I’m very interested in your Reno, as this thought has crossed my mind to do the same to our van. Especially the painting part of the job . Awaiting with interest.
Thanks for watching! Lots to come!
Love watching this Reno.. Now I wish I'd have had the knowledge to do up my old van, instead of forking out all the money for a new one 🤦♀️
Thanks! It’s great to do a reno like this but also nice to have a new van!
Great project and effort. Cheers, Graham and Kath in Fredo
Thanks guys!!
Looking forward to watching you bring this old girl back to life. Great to see this being done on you tube 👏
Thank you!
Awesome stuff legends, another great video full of useful info. Look forward to the progress each week. 🤙🏻
Thanks mate!
We have used a 2 pack epoxy paint for the A frame timber of the external peak of our house which is coastal. Used to paint oil rigs. Can do most every colour tint. Jotun paints. Not cheap but may be an option to paint around the shower door area, hot water/fridge cavity. Can buy in 5L tins. We found the household exterior paints just didnt stand up to the bitter coastal wet weather. Xan be thinned down to spray paint. Brushing is thicker and slightly tacky than normal paint. But once you do the 1st paint coat. The gloss semi gloss goes on much easier.
Thanks for the great advice! 🙌🏼
How interesting, keep up the good work.
Thank you!!!
Another great video. Really enjoy the reality of it. Was wondering do you use any extra fuel filtration on the Ranger. Keep up the great video's. Travel safe and enjoy 👍🏼🇦🇺
Thanks! Yes we have the Ryco pre fuel filter and catch can
Inspiring stuff!
Thank you!
Well Holy S#*t! That’s one hell of a rip out!😂
I think about now I’d be feeling a bit stressed 🤦🏼♀️
Haha your not wrong!
A lot of work ahead of you. So I take it you would recommend and aluminium frame over timber?
100% I would, but so hard to find the right van that’s ally frame and everything else you want for in the cheaper van market!
Bigger job, for some one whom know , great pick up rotten water stained flooring 😮
So glad we found it when we did!
Can not what for the next video's 👌
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Wow! You guys don't mess around do you?
Nope, gotta get back out there! 😂
great content keep it up
Thanks!!
Hello, need to seal my van roof could you please tell me where you got your v4 from ,and how is it holding up thanks in advance,could i also get sku please ,ps luv your shows
Hi mate! We bought the v4 from outback equipment
www.outbackequipment.com.au/bostik-v4-silicone-sealant-non-acetic-370gm-tube-w
It is extremely good and had no troubles at all!
Hey mate you seem to know what you’re doing! Did you used to build caravans?
Cheers mate, yep I used to work for Kedron caravans many moons ago!
Hey when you say you checked with moisture meter. What were the reading? And what is reasonable reading for meranti build caravan? I’m assuming 0% is best.
Yeah just looking for the 0% really
What was the reading on bed and toilet frame? If you dont mind sharing.
Around the shower was only 8% but didn’t check the floor under the bed as we didn’t know there was a problem there
Holymoly better get mine checked. Had massive downpour last few days so decided check mine along all the walls, ceiling and floor and moisture reading some places were 5-18%. Saw on google 0-15% is ok didn’t think much of it. Did you use pin type moisture meter? Thanks again
Yeah Ozito pin type from bunnings
That is a prick of a spot for the HWS!
I reckon!
Oh dear..bit disappointing🥴..Im sure you will conquer the reno. 😃 ❤🇦🇺🦘
Yes a little set back but nothing we can’t fix!
Hi, Hubby is an upholsterer and would love to help you guys out. PM if you want to chat.
Thanks! Don’t know how to pm over TH-cam though? Could you send us a message on Insta or send an email?
A great video.
Cheers mate!