Why No One is Renovating Toyota Motorhomes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 พ.ค. 2023
- This is a money pit and a huge danger. We are at a point where we have no idea how to save this renovation... and honestly probably no one is renovating Toyota Motorhomes. We are slowly being humbled and accepting that we might need help to move forward.
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We are San Diego natives, married in 2016, and have always been called to explore the outdoors. As we tackle renovations on our Toyota Motorhome, we will continue to seek out new adventures. We started this channel to capture our experiences and share with friends and family :)
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Thanks!
What!? How’d you do that? You’re amazing and we appreciate it!!
Don’t give up just yet. We have a lot of things to do to this rv. I have faith in y’all
Thank you 🙏🏻 we will keep on pushing through!
You guys are champs for sticking it out! 🔥 we vote yes for party bus 🎉
Aw thank you! 😂 heck yes party bus it is!!
Those "driving" clips were hilarious, more more more!
Glad you enjoyed that! We gotta play pretend to stay motivated haha
I know the feeling… I'm converting a 2003 Ford E450 box truck that the previous owner didn't take care of and lied to me about it before I bought it. Now I have a lot of rust to fix (floorpan on driver and passenger side are rusted through…I can see the ground), rocker panels, doors… and the engine also needs fixing. Thank god for TH-cam « school of everything », because I knew nothing of diesel engine repair. Next will be brakes, suspension, tires… I had hoped to be able to finish the conversion this summer and be able to travel after that, but that will have to wait until 2024 😩 Time, effort and budget that are needed are so much more than what I had planned. I even wanted to do YT videos for the build, but have only taken pictures until now… Anyway, I'm trying to hang in there like you guys. We'll both try and keep our spirits up ! Take care you two 😉
Ohhhhh shoot yeah! We feel for you! There’s definitely good days where you feel and see progress and bad days where you’re overwhelmed by the size of the project. Our plans are seemingly going to be delayed until 2024 as well. Just gotta do it all correctly the first time instead of taking shortcuts we may regret. But seriously, the time and energy and money needed is nuts! We wish you the best we will all push through it together! Look forward to seeing some photos!
@@JoeandEmmaLee I'll let you guys know when I post my first video 👍 The quality of it will surely be subpar, but you gotta start somewhere, right ?
Sounds good! Don’t let that be a factor or reason not to post!
Bless your hearts for seeing the project through...hopefully the worst of it has been uncovered. With all the brainpower and experience in the community I'm sure you'll build it back better than ever. Never stop never stopping 😁 P.S. Those greenscreens are premium!!
Thank you for the encouragement. You are so right, this community is incredible and helping each other out! Haha yesss we love our green screen shots lol
I vote for purple carpet walls. ☮✌
See! I like where your heads at! Purple shag walls are so underrated!
I love that you two aren’t giving up. If I could I would help with any labor but you probably don’t want any help from me. Keep asking for the help (Chuck please help with coaching!) ❤❤
Aww we appreciate the thought! We will find the right help, just a little patience, we will finish it!!
Dont worry guys you will get there ,and dont stop smiling Emma ,you cute little thing
Thank youuuuu! 😁
@@JoeandEmmaLee I would really like to help you guys and i would do for nothing ,but im working on this Muskoka cottage rite now and have keep it moving forward ,and Emma i would love some of your sour dough bread do you ship to Canada ,thats my favorite bread ,have a great day you two
@@joekielbowich2660 we really appreciate the thought! That cottage sounds pretty dang cool! Yeah sourdough shipment trials have gone well so far. They have to be 1-2 day to make sure it gets there pretty fresh. We would love to try and get some sent to Canada!
Excited to watch the build of this home.
Aw thank you! So excited to get this finished! Thanks for stopping by!
2 years ago I picked up a 1990 Toyota winnebago warrior the V6 model. I planned on just fixing her up just like you guys. Long story short there was a ton of water damage and structural issues. I ended up tearing the entire RV apart just to have the head gaskets blow 🤦🏻♂️ The RV then sat in the garage for a year, I just replaced the head gaskets and she lives. Now it’s on to the build 💪🏼 keep going guys I’ve been watching all your videos.
Ohh shoot sorry to hear that happened. The really seems to be the story with these, always more water damage than expected. So happy to hear you’ve got her running and are back at the build!
@@JoeandEmmaLee it’s all good I’m actually glad it happened. Now I know the engine is strong and when she’s done I can say I built an entire RV. I’m a carpenter so that helps. 2024 I’ll be on the road! Looking forward to seeing what’s next for you guys and the RV the next video.
That’s awesome can’t wait to see photos!
Make some templates used cardboard will make it easier putting things back to where they belong also a good time to take care of any rust on that frame don't give up just take breaks week or two at a time stay motivated I want to see it finished good luck
Really appreciate the encouragement! We will push through it!
Hope you find some good people who can help you out with your motor home I think it's really cool that you are trying to restore it
Aw thank you! There is such a tight community that is willing to help, I know we will find it :)
You guys have such a positive attitude despite the issues that have arisen! I know you all will get the help you need - look forward to future videos and updates!
P.S. Carpet walls don't sound like a bad idea... 😂
Haha thanks so much! Appreciate all your help this far! Right!? I’m sure the carpet makes great insulation 😂
pickup cab and a flat bed would make it a sweet work truck
Totally agree! Haha it is our plan B
❤ love you guys I'm sorry you're having a rough time but on the other hand thanks for giving me courage to tackle my Yoda please keep up the videos and the faith ❤
Thank you so much for the encouragement! We are still going strong. Best of luck with your Yoda!
I'll give you $1200.00 today, that's because I've got heart. You went for the floor you picked the right choice, how about that? And everything else is build onto the floor system. Once the floor is down the sole plate which the studs are attached to will fasten to the floor. If the plate is rotten replace it and if the studs are rotting scab next to them attach to the plate then you can remove the damaged studs and take it 4 ft at a time to keep the integrity. Screws and glue. You guys don't need anyone to do this for you and when you finally finish this sweet baby you will own her! Ya Baby. Step back and take a break, it's summer time. Walter.
You are so kind 🥹 honestly such a true statement. The floor and foundation e the absolute key so we will 100% focus on that and then build the system into it in 4 foot sections! We don’t want to have other build it for us but we get overwhelmed and a bit lost at times. At the end of the day it will be so much sweeter if it was all us. And the amazing community supporting our journey!
If it was my job and you were paying me to fix it as a rv tech ( im rvia certified ) id seriously do one of 2 things 1st pull off roof totally and side walls as a whole then rebuild floor reattach walls and rebuild roof , interior last OR not tear out more floor then jack upside outside walls until floor levels out ,a pay a welder to weld in supports off the frame to supprt exterior walls and cross beams all the way across to support both walls then build floor on steel supports and interior last again.....i dont see other options to be honest. Id be willing to video call and point you in a direction but im on other coast and for me or any other rv tech to do that floor youd be at 8k just for a starter number but it would go up im sure.
Actually watch a factory tour video here they show how a class c is made and youll see how the floor system starts and youll be able to use that as a guideline on where you need to get too . If we exchange emails i can send pics of stuff i do so you know im not full of it and legit could give good advice
This is great info! Deep in our guts we thought taking roof and walls off would be the safest and most efficient way to go about this! And we definitely want to weld a steel floor to have a good starting point. Here is our email - joeandemmalee@gmail.com we would love to see photos and ideas as well as video tour to understand how the floor and walls tie in together. Thanks for commenting! Much appreciated!
Will on the floor you need every two feet you need a brace or crossmeber then 3 quorter inch plywood if you want go wood use treated wood
Appreciate your comment! The new floor layout has 2ft cross members and 3/4” plywood!
Shameless clickbait but i still liked watching this
Thanks for checking it out!
I was going to subscribe but no shag carpet on the walls with a discoball is a dream killer.
😂 finnnnnnee shag walls it is!
@@JoeandEmmaLee No convictions on what you want? I'll go power hungry. Do you really want that? 🤔
No guarantee in follow through, but we’re suckers for good suggestions lol
@@JoeandEmmaLee Hope you have some tanks to get secured underneath before you get to flooring. I'll be watching your playlists, so I don't know yet what the plan is, but you have nice access now. Keep weight low.
Thanks! Yeah definitely! You’ve got some experience eh?
Loved the video
Hey thank you! ☺️
hate to say it but I knew this would happen...Love you guys ...keep the vids coming
😂 the journey continues. Thank you :)
@@JoeandEmmaLee Remember .....Rome wasn't Unbuilt in a day !
Excellent point 😂
Just pick up an early 2000's 4.7 v8 Tundra or later 2nd gen 5.7 Tundra and an OVRLND campers pop up and do your own lightweight interior build. The 2 wheel drive 4 cylinder Toyota RV's arent a good platform without a 4x4 conversion/engine swap.
That would be pretty cool. We will see this build through and pick something to do in the future as well! Appreciate the info
Awesome video 👊🏻 how’s the roof 🫡
Roof is.. we’ll probably should just start fresh haha 😂 some is okay but mostly sagging
Don't give up 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you 😊 we will continue the battle!
I have a sunrader I can sell you.. which doesn’t have these issues to worry about plus it’s light
Oh rad! We love those sunraders they have just always been out of our price range
I hope you didn’t pay much for that hunk of junk! Looks like a complete rebuild…
Thankfully the reason we are doing the entire rebuild is cause we got it for a really great deal. Engine and mechanical elements are great
Yowza....binge watch Zoolander...and get back with me...I'm concerned about ur mental health 😮
We could use a good Zoolander binge!
@@JoeandEmmaLee another option is going back to Cali Cali.. but shoot you already there ⭐🥇... I just remodeled.. a 3-bedroom 2-bath mobile home.. she was ruined... I'm only halfway through but she's beautiful now.... Fly me out to Cali I'll be your consultant... And Zoolander.. barista... Yes it's a movement it started here in Pensacola 🌻🎉 Keep it up
I think you need some buddhafarian
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Consultant, Zoolander and barista? Dang what a deal!
Bring it on!
Just turn it into a flatbed.
That was our plan B
Hehehehehehe...
😂 😂
For people who read the comments first, it is just another click bait video. Not throwing in the towel. You're Welcome.
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Hey guys! It’s your Yotahome Adventure friends 😊 Jeff says he wants to help you guys out. I know you guys are way down in SoCal but we’re thinking of traveling down that way this summer. Lemme know (either here or on Instagram) when you need the extra hands and know how and we’ll waddle our way down there ☺️👍🏽
What no way!? You guys are so sweet! We will message you on Instagram!!
Yotahome if you come to SoCal be sure to come visit us and Betsy too in SD 🚐 :)
Partayyyyy
@@summermatsubara3035 Woot! SoCal Yotahome RAGER!
Hey yall. In Vinnie. Found you on FnA comments today. Just subbed hope you will too. Kind reworking my content slowly but shooting for more of a Mav style. New stuff soon. Gonna get into your vids now. Nice to have found yall. Vinnie.
Hey Vinnie thanks for stopping by! We our friends in FnA! We will sun and watch you videos too, sounds like fun adventures ahead!