Just thinking how easy the measurements would be if you lived basically anywhere but the US. Hehe. mm and cm. Soooo much easier. Looking bloody good. Can’t wait to keep binging the episodes.
Oh, well the old brain was operating at about half power that day, but normally imperial measurement is very easy to build with and has its advantages in certain situations. But I don't have anything against metric; I have a bit of a science background, so I'm "fluent" in both. But for instance, which is easier to find the middle of: 0.75 or 3/4? I'd say 3/4, because all you do is double the denominator and get 3/8.
Yeah, I definitely wish I would've done them all that way; I think it would've been less work. Live and learn, and I'll remember it on the next camper I work on!
I'd be interested if we might be related in some way. My dad was originally from Wichita and was Gerald Wayne Fugit. His dad was a police officer in Wichita Ks. He passed away in 1953. Love your little trailer your rebuilding. I'd love one to use to travel. Cool to see how you r doing this.
I asked my dad and he thought that maybe Gerald was one of my grandfather's cousins, but he really couldn't say for certain. My grandfather was a fire fighter in Wichita and some relatives on the PD helped him get the job, so it's probably likely that we're distantly related. Thanks for watching!
@@TrailerTrashtoTreasure I'm pretty sure we are as well. My grandfather was Lonnie Myrl Fugit that was the police officer in Wichita. He had 3 sons. My dad Gerald who went by Jerry Fugit, Olin Figit who lived in Columbia Missouri and grew tobacco and Donald Fugit who lived in California and he was definitely a complete opposite of my father and uncle Olin. My dad was in the restaurant business in Tulsa. I have a brother Lonnie Wayne Fugit who passed away this last year and a sister Patty Fugit Taylor. I am Pam Fugit Teehee. If ever I should be in your area I'd love to visit w you. The name is not too common but in Kansas and Oklahoma and Texas you see quite a few. Donald's family is all over California. I have spoke w 1 of my cousins from my great uncle Jerry in California but never met him. We r definitely cousins from a couple of generations. I'm on my late 60's but I hope to be here a long time yet.
Yeah I'm sure we're related. My dad is the one you'd need to talk to though. I can't say we've ever been especially close with the rest of the family unfortunately, so I don't really know much about them.
Excellent work. I love watching and learning how you do things with these campers. I've started my own project (wife's idea) with a 1968 Covered Wagon. Walls and roof are done. I'm sure some where in your videos you've mentioned this, but I can't find it. Where can I find that inside paneling rubber seal...what's it called, where to get it, product number, etc...I hate ordering the wrong thing online. Butyl tape at this point, no problem...Keep up the great work.
I used reverse cove moulding from RecPro. You can order it from Amazon or go directly to their website. Vintage trailer supply also has other styles of welting/gimp that you can order. www.amazon.com/dp/B07C7LGY4P/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_ZPQPRX0JXTJK3781MDWW
You'll struggle a lot trying to get much of a curve in 5mm or 1/4" plywood. I've only done 1/4" on a flat ceiling, but I don't think I'd do it again. Plus it adds extra weight.
Yeah no video last weekend, it just didn't happen for a number of reasons. There should be one this week though, so if you hit the little notification bell, TH-cam will let you know when it's up! Thanks for watching!
I’m new and need to replace my interior back wall due to moisture and add a rooftop a/c so I might need structural support. Recommendations on a noob Reno??
Well, to take apart the back wall you start by taking loose the outside skin to work your way backwards to the least damaged part you want to keep. That said, if you're doing rooftop AC and you need to add additional bracing, you'll be pulling all of the sheet metal off the camper essentially, so you might as well start there! For bracing you need to beef up the ceiling joists in the area of the AC, but those joists need to meet up with some heavier wall studs as well to provide extra support for the bouncing and flex that a heavy rooftop unit can cause. Personally, unless I was doing a complete rebuild, I probably wouldn't go the rooftop AC route. They're expensive and heavy for one thing, but depending on where you are you really might not need one most of the year, and a simple vent fan might be all you need to stay comfortable. I would possibly consider a way to make a portable AC unit work for the times when you need it, and just leave it at home when you don't. Good luck!
@@TrailerTrashtoTreasure that’s pretty cool dude. Also love your channel and can’t stop watching your beautiful work. Keep it up! Also ever thought about setting up a website to post your work for sale? Maybe renovations for owned campers.
Looking good. Looks like a caravan again.
Yeah, it was surprising how quickly it went from flatbed to camper again once everything got moving.
Just thinking how easy the measurements would be if you lived basically anywhere but the US. Hehe.
mm and cm. Soooo much easier.
Looking bloody good. Can’t wait to keep binging the episodes.
Oh, well the old brain was operating at about half power that day, but normally imperial measurement is very easy to build with and has its advantages in certain situations. But I don't have anything against metric; I have a bit of a science background, so I'm "fluent" in both.
But for instance, which is easier to find the middle of: 0.75 or 3/4? I'd say 3/4, because all you do is double the denominator and get 3/8.
Yay for all the roof and walls!
I really didn't think I was going to get it done last week, but it came together right at the last minute!
Wow- what a difference. It is looking fabulous! 🤩
Thanks Stephanie! This is always the part where I have trouble believing I actually did this, lol!
Looking good! It’s nice to have such a great helper too, I’m sure. (Simon not withstanding)
Yeah, I couldn't have done it without Dave's help!
That's what i did on mine. I glued all the ceilin joists on each panel shellac and then installed them on the trailer.
Yeah, I definitely wish I would've done them all that way; I think it would've been less work. Live and learn, and I'll remember it on the next camper I work on!
I'd be interested if we might be related in some way. My dad was originally from Wichita and was Gerald Wayne Fugit. His dad was a police officer in Wichita Ks. He passed away in 1953. Love your little trailer your rebuilding. I'd love one to use to travel. Cool to see how you r doing this.
I asked my dad and he thought that maybe Gerald was one of my grandfather's cousins, but he really couldn't say for certain. My grandfather was a fire fighter in Wichita and some relatives on the PD helped him get the job, so it's probably likely that we're distantly related. Thanks for watching!
@@TrailerTrashtoTreasure I'm pretty sure we are as well. My grandfather was Lonnie Myrl Fugit that was the police officer in Wichita. He had 3 sons. My dad Gerald who went by Jerry Fugit, Olin Figit who lived in Columbia Missouri and grew tobacco and Donald Fugit who lived in California and he was definitely a complete opposite of my father and uncle Olin. My dad was in the restaurant business in Tulsa. I have a brother Lonnie Wayne Fugit who passed away this last year and a sister Patty Fugit Taylor. I am Pam Fugit Teehee. If ever I should be in your area I'd love to visit w you. The name is not too common but in Kansas and Oklahoma and Texas you see quite a few. Donald's family is all over California. I have spoke w 1 of my cousins from my great uncle Jerry in California but never met him. We r definitely cousins from a couple of generations. I'm on my late 60's but I hope to be here a long time yet.
Yeah I'm sure we're related. My dad is the one you'd need to talk to though. I can't say we've ever been especially close with the rest of the family unfortunately, so I don't really know much about them.
Well done! Get some rest!
I did! I took Monday off and most of Tuesday too!
Excellent work. I love watching and learning how you do things with these campers. I've started my own project (wife's idea) with a 1968 Covered Wagon. Walls and roof are done. I'm sure some where in your videos you've mentioned this, but I can't find it. Where can I find that inside paneling rubber seal...what's it called, where to get it, product number, etc...I hate ordering the wrong thing online. Butyl tape at this point, no problem...Keep up the great work.
I used reverse cove moulding from RecPro. You can order it from Amazon or go directly to their website. Vintage trailer supply also has other styles of welting/gimp that you can order.
www.amazon.com/dp/B07C7LGY4P/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_ZPQPRX0JXTJK3781MDWW
Wow, that was NOT easy but ya did good!!! Will you be covering how you insulate and your product choice in another video?
Thanks Carole! And yes, insulation is coming up probably pretty soon, but the first thing is to get all the joists installed.
Have you ever used a 5mm for the ceiling
You'll struggle a lot trying to get much of a curve in 5mm or 1/4" plywood. I've only done 1/4" on a flat ceiling, but I don't think I'd do it again. Plus it adds extra weight.
is it sunday ???????
Yeah no video last weekend, it just didn't happen for a number of reasons. There should be one this week though, so if you hit the little notification bell, TH-cam will let you know when it's up! Thanks for watching!
I’m new and need to replace my interior back wall due to moisture and add a rooftop a/c so I might need structural support. Recommendations on a noob Reno??
Well, to take apart the back wall you start by taking loose the outside skin to work your way backwards to the least damaged part you want to keep. That said, if you're doing rooftop AC and you need to add additional bracing, you'll be pulling all of the sheet metal off the camper essentially, so you might as well start there! For bracing you need to beef up the ceiling joists in the area of the AC, but those joists need to meet up with some heavier wall studs as well to provide extra support for the bouncing and flex that a heavy rooftop unit can cause.
Personally, unless I was doing a complete rebuild, I probably wouldn't go the rooftop AC route. They're expensive and heavy for one thing, but depending on where you are you really might not need one most of the year, and a simple vent fan might be all you need to stay comfortable. I would possibly consider a way to make a portable AC unit work for the times when you need it, and just leave it at home when you don't.
Good luck!
@@TrailerTrashtoTreasure thank you 🙏
You're welcome!
You look like you could be Toby mcguires dad.
I think Toby McGuire is actually a few years older than me, but I do have the same camera he used as Peter Parker.
@@TrailerTrashtoTreasure that’s pretty cool dude. Also love your channel and can’t stop watching your beautiful work. Keep it up! Also ever thought about setting up a website to post your work for sale? Maybe renovations for owned campers.
Ha ha, thanks! If I had enough campers for sale to make it worth having a website I might consider it.