Anyone that would dare hint that feeding Frank from the floor indicates a lack of love has clearly never watched you guys for more than 1 minute. That bathroom is a masterpiece! Thank you for sharing your beautiful life. 💕
Great work in the bathroom! So airy and bright. You two work so well together. Great idea to feed Frank that way and he seems to enjoy his meal. PORT PERRY ONTARIO CANADA
Here I was thinking that maybe he has sensitive ears like my dog. She freaks out if she hears clinking sounds. I've had to remove the tags on her collar. I did find a silicone bowl for her so her kibble isn't rattling around in her ceramic or metal bowls
I purchased pet bowl mats, which have a lip on them to contain drips & spills, at PetSmart. It's seems to me that this would be a better solution for Frank's food than scattering it on the floor. Plus, each mat is large enough for two bowls, and you could put his water bowl down next to his chow.
Hi Trent and Allie, Colleen here, we have a 38’ 5th wheel and recently took it to a family wedding at a farm. We parked on the grass beside the house and came home with a couple mice. Since we since have gone over the underside with foam insulation to seal any potential pathways for the fuzzy little creatures. When you first started talking about the smell I said, mice! The fact that your storage compartment was full indicates that there is probably mouse residue through out. It will dissipate if you can seal from any further intrusions. Bad bad mice!! Also, parking on grass doesn’t help. When you take it to the building site, unless the underbelly is sealed well you will get mice. Just suggesting.
I second the suggestion to make sure your underside is well sealed - travel trailer owner here and we've had mice. In those underside storage areas you can put small bowls with cotton balls soaked in mint oil - mice hate the smell so it deters them. It has worked very well for us.
I used mint tea bags in my RV because I ran out of Mouse Magic brand, and so did the hardware store. It worked in a freezing cold winter. Mouse Magic packets repel mice really well.
Excellent suggestion, Wenona. No point having Allie constantly cleaning grease and grime off that nice white finish on the tub. I'd set new 'house rules' before the honeymoon phase is over: You mess it; you clean it.
Guys we really have to give Allie more credit. I thought they hired a paid professional to edit these videos and she’s doing it all by herself. I’m sorry, but you do professional quality work and it can’t go unnoticed.
When I worked for Apple I was amazed at all the cell phones that ended up with water damage because it slipped out of a pocket into the toilet. The cell phone holder on the toilet paper holder is genius!
Genius was also the word I used when I saw this idea. At home my phone slips out all the time because I like to wear wide shorts. If my son just took a bath, the whole place looks like a swimming pool. Dangerous stuff.
Check your vents to make sure they are not blocked. Also if you have room with your solar panels they make a vent cap that that will move with the wind and helps vent black/gray tanks and drain vents. Best $20 I’ve spent on my RV and I live in mine full time.
Smell is your rv battery. They give out an egg smell when they start going bad. The sulfur is a fried chicken fart smell. Drove me nuts as it would come and go. I changed all vent caps , added bleach to tanks , you name it. Even blamed the ole lady.... lol. Finally figured it out. your welcome 🙏🏻
Oh, the phone shelf on the TP is sooo what my husband could use. It use to be a magazine rack in the bathroom now we can narrow it down with a phone shelf, beem me up Scotty!
The dark wood is heartwood, which is basically the oldest part of a tree, right at the center. The lighter wood is sapwood, which is the outer parts of the tree, where sap and water move through the tree. Heartwood is harder and denser, but also more prone to warping and movement, so most lumber is sapwood. So all probably the same tree, just different parts! It's beautiful how it came out in the shower!
I'm 52 yrs old.. and dream every day of becoming a "van lifer"!!!! I live thru you! I love you and your videos!! You guys are AMAZING!! LOVE HUGS AND KISSES FROM PHOENIX!
Ok, that's pretty much the nicest trailer bathroom ever! Some ideas for you... (1) Keep your black water hose inside your rear bumper, then get some plugs for the bumper ends. (2) You're going to want that outside "dirty garage" to hold all your hitching, hookup and leveling gear. (3) The shower in the house I grew up in had a wooden T&G enclosure my dad built. It worked great for decades, so don't worry about that at all. You did all the right things: waterproofed all the planks and heavy silicone bead in the corners. (4) Make an extra backing block for your shower faucet (bevel the edges and waterproof that too) then cut out your T&G if you still need more space for plumbing in the back. (5) Sooner or later you will want a motorized awning for Terry, especially when you need to retract it all the time for wind/thunderstorms... so plan on that.
Oh, Trent, you’re my favorite pioneer. Millions of people have worked out waterproofing systems for shower stalls, but you won’t be daunted by collective experience, history or facts. Gotta love it. My favorite is how you justify ripping out waterproof plastic panels because a small amount of moisture could possibly have seeped over the edge near the ceiling...revealing no visible mold anywhere...then abruptly abandoning the same guiding fear of said moisture / mold as you install grooved pine in place of waterproof plastic. Your ignoring of the obvious with such momentum and gusto is infinitely entertaining, far more so than the more common folk who get things right. Mild research or insight will never slow you down, there are BIG mistakes to be made! I especially loved you criticizing Allie for suggesting you think something through ahead of time. Video GOLD! I look forward to the signature, alarmist video title: “shower leak and mold disaster” in coming months! O.M.G. LOVE it, LOL!!! Can’t WAIT! We NEVER miss an episode! ❤️❤️❤️
May I suggest that you put Frank's food on a cookie sheet with edges? It would still make him work for it without getting the floor all covered with dog licks. I've tried this with cats as well and it works!
Why does it matter if Frank licks the floor? Of all the things that touch the floor, I wouldn't think of a dog's lick being the worst of it. LOL They live on a farm with goats, chickens and dogs, trust me, there are worse things to touch the floor (I know this from living with dogs and chickens, ha ha, believe me, it can be much worse).
Allie...the quick change artist and superior germophobe (a woman after my own heart!) Trent...the “can do anything” man. Together...super couple! Y’all amaze me every time. Great work! Thanks for continually bringing a smile to us along with great information. The music choice was great! Thanks for giving us something to look look forward to during this crazy time. Love you guys! (Jane in SC)❤️🙏🏻😊
Get some end caps to close off Terry's rear bumper, then store your black water drain hose inside the bumper. Some RV's come with end caps on the rear bumper and that's where they store the drain hose. RV dealerships have those little square end caps that go on that bumper. Or you can find them online. They have vented ones just for that reason. They also have them with magnets in them so they stick to the metal bumper to keep them from falling out.
Might want to buy a new black water drain, as that one might not have had a regular rinsing after usr. In which case, it would have a buile up if bacteria. Also, putting a hose in your toilet in order to rinse out the black tank whenever you are/have drained it is a good idea.
⚠️Guys, I think the smell is from the vent that you guys cut in order to be able to fit the solar panel. I remember you sealed and put the panel on top. I kind of knew something like that would happen but I figured you are more expert. Keep in mind and do a research it may help you. Hugs
I can't believe how handy Trent is and that there isn't anything that he doesn't accomplish to finish or fix! Allie same goes for you! I figure once you guys build you house there won't be anything that you can't do! xo
If the walls leak you can use 5200 caulk made by Dow. If it continues it's not where you applied the 5200. 5200 is stronger than epoxy the wall will come apart before the joints.
Yeah, but impulsive! The wood in the shower is strange, but, at least put a bead of silicon on the tongue and groove to stop water getting behind the Wall...and good luck with the corners. Could have fibreglassed behind and glued the timber. Could have water proofed the back of the timber. Do it once, do it properly!
I stopped watching TV news about 6 months ago and have never regretted it. News is not designed to truthfully inform anymore......it is designed to agitate you and keep you watching. Yes, Trent and Allie are a great alternative!
I stopped watching that lovely couple that lived in their 13’ Scamp bubble trailer with their sweet dog for 4-5 years (I think their house is built now) because I’d just end up crying for the same reasons . I was happy for them , but at 57 years old I pretty much knew I would be single for the remainder . Just found this channel and this episode will likely be the only one I watch 😢
YES!! spar varnish only!!....polyurethane won't last more than a couple of years..I know...We used it on the interior of our pine window frames...mold everywhere in the winter from condensation..every spring had to disinfect...poly was gone a a couple of years!!
The water will seep in, but spar varnish on ALL sides of the wood would have been better. I was worried when he said “lacquer” at first, but felt better when he started saying ‘poly’ later - at least that should last til house is ready.
I have been watching your videos from the beginning and i absolutely love you guys. Trent you are such a gentleman and Allie you are such a bundle of joy. You two are such an inspiration to eveyone with your positive attitude and finding the good in every difficult situation you have been in. I cannot wait for your videos and look forward to sharing your tiny house build. Lots of love all the way from Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
We had a dog that took his full food dish picked it up and slung food everywhere. We finally got one of those mats that you put under the food dishes and put his food on that. He couldn’t pick up the mat and the food bits weren’t on the floor. Saved a bit of mess.
That smell may be because you cut of the black tank cap on the roof when you but one of the solar panel on top of the vent which requires air to help vent the smell out. Good luck!
Trent & Allie - Tom Turners suggesting is very true, this could be the cause to the stinky smell.... also, I did not see that you had put some kind of screen over the top... small animals could find there way on your roof and fall down the pipe. It's a big possibility in the country.
Yep! It was such a huge mistake to to cut that off! We changed our black tank vent cover out for a directional vent so that no matter which way the wind blows it sucks air out of the black tank! We even wanted to put one on our gray tank, but it's too close to the railing around the edge, so it wouldn't move freely. 😢 Also if you are dumping any kind of coffee grounds into your gray tank it will only continue to smell more foul! Always compost or put in trash!
I have recently started following your page and binge watching all your videos. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I have been able to see things I will probably never get to see in person. So again I thank you for all your videos. Much love from Harrisburg, PA!
I love how the intro is an actual update. Don't see that with most channels. I'm currently camping in the Jefferson National Forest in Va. With my dog Amos enjoying a pour over and watching!
Trent: Your Mom is a woman to be admired, and her service/profession appreciated. Thanks Gloria! Love what you are achieving. Your family is a breath of fresh air, and your joy for life and love for each other is apparent. Keep following your dreams, and making this journey of life for you and yours, epic! Cheers from Southern Italy!
Having dropped my phone in the toilet, I think the TP phone shelf is brilliant! If you had some dead thing in your trailer you would KNOW IT! The stench is unmistakable. And it doesn't smell like chicken and farts. I think the tongue and groove shower walls look incredible. May the walls never leak! I love your adventures and both of you guys!
Agreed. This was likely there also to vent the pipes and help dissipate the smells. I’m clearly way behind on your vids so would assume you fixed the problem by now lol
Bless you two! Thank you! Enjoy your weekend, everyone! Addition: when Trent folds his arm and says "kids"....hahahahahaha. Too funny! The envy he was trying to conceal for the kids riding dirt bikes was hilarious!
I genuinely thought Trent’s can shake was sped up this episode, but nope, the man just has a lot of energy! Shake, shake, shake senora, shake it all the time 🎶😂
Suggestion : Replace the straight curtain shower rod with a curved one or one that swivels both will give you more room in the shower so the shower curtain doesn't kiss you in the butt while taking a shower .
Chicken fart smell - RV sinks vent under the sink, if you stayed with that configuration there she be a small filter to replace. Also if you haven’t already, mouse proof everything. A 1/4 inch gap is a door. You don’t want mice running across you while you sleep.
Trent said before he installed the rain shower head that it would have to be in the vent/skylight area. Was surprised he didn’t remember that, as he was probably standing there installing it! Toilet paper holder for the phone- the phone shouldn’t be in the bathroom while doing that. Do you realize how much fecal germs are on things in the bathroom, from when you flush? Ewww! Last, make sure you wipe up floor from where Frank eats. Believe it or not- mice can still smell it. Disinfect it.
@@christinecolson1221 That's why I'm always super grossed out at how many people flush with the lid (the lid, not the seat) - up!! Closing the lid (before you flush) GREATLY reduces the amount of fecal aeration.
Just a thought. You might like to consider covering EVERY single opening possibility with a metal screen mesh just to keep critters out. That way there will still be open air vents to breathe and no fear of the unwanted. ...
I need friends like this. I am leaving my apartment and going into a 32ft with my wife and 2 kids. Im actually watching to figure out what im looking at as far as renovating! Stay Blessed and keep them videos coming!
Check your kitchen sink drain ....... the odor could be emanating from there ...... I get the same kind of funky "leftover" odors sometimes and I can always trace them back to the kitchen sink drain ..... I have found the easiest and quickest way of controlling that are these neat little drain deodorizing ticks I get from Bed, Bath and Beyond. Just drop a stick in the drain and odor be gone. It could/maybe be your exhaust hood ...... I have tracked many an odor to the exhaust hood, especially if I had fried something ...... remember the steam/vapors rise and get on the underside of the hood and can leave a coating that includes odors.
Hi again T&A Of course I enjoyed it!! Always do. You two make everything so much fun even the tougher crappy stuff. Especially enjoy seeing you both work together so well and that is still!! Ever since back when I found you you were doing that then. You both sooo belong together and I remember then I was hoping you had a someday and now it's here and you do!!! Really a nice job on Terry and you'll be comfy til the house is finished. Thx as always for sharing. Mostly for being who you are and keeping it real. You're two very special people...
I have to say that you guys tackle really tough grimy projects with a lot of laughter. It's easy to get caught up in that good feeling- thanks! Enjoyed hanging-out with you.
Watching your travel adventures was fun, but I have enjoyed this channel even more watching all the productive building and caring for the animals. You are building for your future showing you are much more than a couple of nomads. Looking forward to see the next steps.
We had a miniature dachshund that would gobble his food. We fed him on a pizza pan. Of course we live in a house and had the room. He has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, now. Treasure every minute that you have with Frank. He is a cool dog.
While I was watching you two do your thing I remembered you're now a married couple. It made me tear up a little bit. It seems like young people these days don't want to get married anymore. It's a shame because the family is the backbone that made our country great. And you two really seem suited for each other. I like that you both complement each others abilities without being sarcastic. Anyway love watching your videos, keep it up. Because I heard recently that the latest vanlife couple to brake up is Ellie & Charlie. Sad. Really love the bathroom rebuild.
Trent and Allie, the bathroom is beautiful. And, I love the toilet paper holder. The only thing that worries me a bit is, there isn’t a moisture barrier of any kind behind the wood. Steam will eventually work its way behind there, as wood becomes porous after awhile of use, even if it has been polyurethaned and caulked. Even a thin cement board would have been good. But, I truly don’t think you will have to worry about it for a long time. Just enjoy it!! The whole trailer looks great. ❤️❤️❤️
I have shiplap in my tiny house shower. It’s been sealed well and looks brand new after 3 years. I wipe the walls down after every shower. Love the look.
tina meglio-Quintana I was thinking painting the panels behind the ship lap with the epoxy paint, may have helped with mold prevention in case water did get in.
Allie.....You are so lucky that Trent is a "Master Plumber." Also love the T/P holder. You guys are always one step ahead of the curve. So now you can 'sit and talk' at the same time. Now that is really time management at its best! Bob K
Love, love, love the wood shower. If you have sealed it well, it will be fine. Congratulations on finishing Terry!!!! He? She? Looks amazing. Super impressed. Shout out to Gloria - good to see her again! ❤️ from🇨🇦
At the rear of your camper, there is a 4"×4" or 6"×6" bumper. The ends of the square tube have caps on both ends. That is designed to hold your blackwater drain hose. It fits perfectly!! 😉😁
Allie, absolutely should have put in a vapor barrier. whenever you have a change in temperature, that will cause condensation in the walls. so it doesn't have to leak from the shower side to cause big problems.
Not a joke. Good idea. When you carry your phone in your back pocket and forget ... oh nooo! I have had 2 instances where my phone just slipped out of my pocket and into the bowl. Yuuucchh! Having to reach in to retrieve it !!!!!
I say if you're going to put something their for a phone - let it be something that has a little depth so it doesn't fall or get knocked off the shelf easily.
Oh my goodness, when he stepped in the shower, and it was short.. I laughed out loud, it was so funny. I’m home alone but laughing 😂. You two crack me up. I just love you sweethearts. ❤️this is lady from California 😘✌🏼 tell Gloria hello!🤚🏻
Allie is no shorty either, so she may have issues with the shower head, also. Maybe get a cool looking bench so you can sit while you shower, if it becomes too much of an issue.
Carolan ONeill THATS a good idea. I have a walk in tub and it has a seat, it comes in handy for washing feet, or shaving legs. Some days I’m to weak and it helps with that.
My dog eats on the floor, too. He'd either choke himself or bloat his stomach with his food in a bowl. You're trailor is becoming nicer than mine, and it's new!
Love the shower! Thanks for showing mom...I know she is exhausted...as always chickens, dogs and goats are awesome. Those babies look like they are ready to come out! Pregnant 3 times in my life...OMGosh...hope she does well...
You two are my favorite TH-camrs. You are both so talented, Trent you can build and fix anything and Allie I am in awe of your decorating skills. Thank you for another great video. Take care, Wendy
I just binged watched your videos for TWO SOLID DAYS!!! I can't even tell you how many videos I watched. GUYS..... I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL SOOOO MUCH!!!! I have fallen in love with the two of you and can't tell you how much JOY Y'all bring to my life!! SO HAPPY I FOUND Y'ALL!!! I absolutely LOVE your adventures, and I love the way you love each other. Definitely a new SUBSCRIBER!
You two should be on @hgtv, redesigning van's and campers. It would be a great show! You guys are truly so talented and work together so well. You've done a great job on Terry and especially in the choice on the toilet paper holder!! 👍
You two could be making some "real time" big money with a reality show as you are so cute, well suited for each other, and so hilarious, but yet "real", and ALWAYS a pleasure to watch! It is so much more fun to watch you than some of the ridiculous reality shows like the Kardashians or any number of other reality shows. You are down to earth, creative as can be, always coming up with something new and interesting. They way you play with each other, but always in a kind way, while getting things done and at the same time bringing all of us "Your Extended Family" in on your daily life makes it feel like we are all one big family! Anyway, just my musings or thoughts.... Thanks for sharing your life with us. You really make "The Day" for many of us! Love you and of course your mom, Frank and all of the farm critters!
That's because all those reality shows are framed around an idea. Not scripted, but they'll reshoot stuff around the objective for an episode. Trent and Allie are authentic - and a reality show would run the charm.
KILZ or Spar Varnish. I call it good for now! HEY, I wanted to share an AMAZON trick to hopefully help these guys along... TRY THIS: Go to one of their Amazon links below the video. (I use the latte machine) THEN Bookmark it in your browser. I know that I spend several hundred a month at Amazon and always start by following my Trent and Allie browser link to Amazon first. That should result in them being credited with an affiliate commission on each purchase I make. It may not be much, but I am sure that it helps some. I have been doing this since their Panama / Columbia adventures.
Why not a handheld wall mounted shower,/ massager that way the "Green Giant" can take a comfortable shower and. It will work for Frank next time he slip-n-slides in goat poop.
Great job over achievers!😆 You two did and amazing makeover on that bathroom. You rocked it on that plumbing Trent, even tho' you'll have to shower on your knees. ❤ The goats, chickens and pups seem to be enjoying life. Your editing is flawless Allie. I always enjoy your videos. Hi Gloria! God bless. Be well.
I love that even with all your experience you still have uncertainties. Such a relief for us beginners. Your senses of humour is good too. You give me a good laugh. 😂. Your toilet roll/mobile holder is a great idea, so much better than ones mobile falling out of ones jeans pocket and crashing on the floor esp for us ladies when we go to the loo.
Anyone that would dare hint that feeding Frank from the floor indicates a lack of love has clearly never watched you guys for more than 1 minute. That bathroom is a masterpiece! Thank you for sharing your beautiful life. 💕
Great work in the bathroom! So airy and bright. You two work so well together. Great idea to feed Frank that way and he seems to enjoy his meal. PORT PERRY ONTARIO CANADA
Totally agree, Trent has even carried Frank from a hike!
I think that the bathroom looks awesome! Y'all (yes I'm from the south Va)need to do a before & after so we can see the transformation! Luv y'all ♥️
Here I was thinking that maybe he has sensitive ears like my dog. She freaks out if she hears clinking sounds. I've had to remove the tags on her collar. I did find a silicone bowl for her so her kibble isn't rattling around in her ceramic or metal bowls
I purchased pet bowl mats, which have a lip on them to contain drips & spills, at PetSmart. It's seems to me that this would be a better solution for Frank's food than scattering it on the floor. Plus, each mat is large enough for two bowls, and you could put his water bowl down next to his chow.
Hi Trent and Allie, Colleen here, we have a 38’ 5th wheel and recently took it to a family wedding at a farm. We parked on the grass beside the house and came home with a couple mice. Since we since have gone over the underside with foam insulation to seal any potential pathways for the fuzzy little creatures. When you first started talking about the smell I said, mice! The fact that your storage compartment was full indicates that there is probably mouse residue through out. It will dissipate if you can seal from any further intrusions. Bad bad mice!! Also, parking on grass doesn’t help. When you take it to the building site, unless the underbelly is sealed well you will get mice. Just suggesting.
I second the suggestion to make sure your underside is well sealed - travel trailer owner here and we've had mice. In those underside storage areas you can put small bowls with cotton balls soaked in mint oil - mice hate the smell so it deters them. It has worked very well for us.
4noanie Great suggestion. I forgot about mint. We have friends that keep mint plants inside the RV. Serves many purposes. Such a great herb.
I used mint tea bags in my RV because I ran out of Mouse Magic brand, and so did the hardware store. It worked in a freezing cold winter. Mouse Magic packets repel mice really well.
Also chunks of Irish springs soap bars work really well in compartments and they smell amazing!
Mice will have a field day with blowfoam. Best thing to do is loosely stuff steel wool, then blowfoam.
Put an outdoor shower for Trents extra dirty days.
Maybe a detachable showerhead would work for Trent.
Can the kitchen faucet fit out the window? I saw it on a schoolie or tiny home and thought what a great idea!
Excellent suggestion, Wenona. No point having Allie constantly cleaning grease and grime off that nice white finish on the tub. I'd set new 'house rules' before the honeymoon phase is over: You mess it; you clean it.
a little cool in the winter..lol...but a good idea
Yes every man should be required to build himself one, lol
Guys we really have to give Allie more credit. I thought they hired a paid professional to edit these videos and she’s doing it all by herself. I’m sorry, but you do professional quality work and it can’t go unnoticed.
When I worked for Apple I was amazed at all the cell phones that ended up with water damage because it slipped out of a pocket into the toilet. The cell phone holder on the toilet paper holder is genius!
Yes, it's a very useful and simple idea!
I have a tray above my toilet paper - it can hold a container of wet wipes or my cellphone :)
Agreed
Genius was also the word I used when I saw this idea. At home my phone slips out all the time because I like to wear wide shorts. If my son just took a bath, the whole place looks like a swimming pool. Dangerous stuff.
You two are adorable. I love how much you enjoy each other. A perfect union.
Hi 👋🏾 Gloria!! Thank you for your service!!!
Check your vents to make sure they are not blocked. Also if you have room with your solar panels they make a vent cap that that will move with the wind and helps vent black/gray tanks and drain vents. Best $20 I’ve spent on my RV and I live in mine full time.
Oh, the odor could have something to do with the change Trent made to a roof vent when he was doing the solar instalk!
Smell is your rv battery. They give out an egg smell when they start going bad. The sulfur is a fried chicken fart smell. Drove me nuts as it would come and go. I changed all vent caps , added bleach to tanks , you name it. Even blamed the ole lady.... lol. Finally figured it out.
your welcome 🙏🏻
Oh, the phone shelf on the TP is sooo what my husband could use. It use to be a magazine rack in the bathroom now we can narrow it down with a phone shelf, beem me up Scotty!
Flat surface in the bathroom is for the coffee mug. That is called the morning movement. Shout out to the Nomadic Movement ! :)
The dark wood is heartwood, which is basically the oldest part of a tree, right at the center. The lighter wood is sapwood, which is the outer parts of the tree, where sap and water move through the tree. Heartwood is harder and denser, but also more prone to warping and movement, so most lumber is sapwood. So all probably the same tree, just different parts! It's beautiful how it came out in the shower!
I'm 52 yrs old.. and dream every day of becoming a "van lifer"!!!! I live thru you! I love you and your videos!! You guys are AMAZING!! LOVE HUGS AND KISSES FROM PHOENIX!
56 here and DITTO!🧡🧡🧡(from Charleston SC)
Me too, i am 55, still dreaming. Living my dream through these two beautiful people. Hugs and to you all. Give Frank and Oso a kiss from me.
You and I are on the same boat!!
Ok, that's pretty much the nicest trailer bathroom ever! Some ideas for you... (1) Keep your black water hose inside your rear bumper, then get some plugs for the bumper ends. (2) You're going to want that outside "dirty garage" to hold all your hitching, hookup and leveling gear. (3) The shower in the house I grew up in had a wooden T&G enclosure my dad built. It worked great for decades, so don't worry about that at all. You did all the right things: waterproofed all the planks and heavy silicone bead in the corners. (4) Make an extra backing block for your shower faucet (bevel the edges and waterproof that too) then cut out your T&G if you still need more space for plumbing in the back. (5) Sooner or later you will want a motorized awning for Terry, especially when you need to retract it all the time for wind/thunderstorms... so plan on that.
Oh, Trent, you’re my favorite pioneer. Millions of people have worked out waterproofing systems for shower stalls, but you won’t be daunted by collective experience, history or facts. Gotta love it. My favorite is how you justify ripping out waterproof plastic panels because a small amount of moisture could possibly have seeped over the edge near the ceiling...revealing no visible mold anywhere...then abruptly abandoning the same guiding fear of said moisture / mold as you install grooved pine in place of waterproof plastic. Your ignoring of the obvious with such momentum and gusto is infinitely entertaining, far more so than the more common folk who get things right. Mild research or insight will never slow you down, there are BIG mistakes to be made! I especially loved you criticizing Allie for suggesting you think something through ahead of time. Video GOLD! I look forward to the signature, alarmist video title: “shower leak and mold disaster” in coming months! O.M.G. LOVE it, LOL!!! Can’t WAIT! We NEVER miss an episode! ❤️❤️❤️
May I suggest that you put Frank's food on a cookie sheet with edges? It would still make him work for it without getting the floor all covered with dog licks. I've tried this with cats as well and it works!
Allies the germophobe yes? She mops after. He will chase the cookie sheet all over
Great idea
Why does it matter if Frank licks the floor? Of all the things that touch the floor, I wouldn't think of a dog's lick being the worst of it. LOL They live on a farm with goats, chickens and dogs, trust me, there are worse things to touch the floor (I know this from living with dogs and chickens, ha ha, believe me, it can be much worse).
Can’t IMAGINE where the chicken/farts are coming from, not butt-licking dog tongue and food all over the floor, no! ❤️ it!!
YAAAY! It’s Trent and Allie day - WHOOOHOOO! Love you guys!
Allie...the quick change artist and superior germophobe (a woman after my own heart!) Trent...the “can do anything” man. Together...super couple! Y’all amaze me every time. Great work! Thanks for continually bringing a smile to us along with great information. The music choice was great! Thanks for giving us something to look look forward to during this crazy time. Love you guys! (Jane in SC)❤️🙏🏻😊
Thank your mom for dedication and her Nursing caring for her community.
Get some end caps to close off Terry's rear bumper, then store your black water drain hose inside the bumper. Some RV's come with end caps on the rear bumper and that's where they store the drain hose. RV dealerships have those little square end caps that go on that bumper. Or you can find them online. They have vented ones just for that reason. They also have them with magnets in them so they stick to the metal bumper to keep them from falling out.
Might want to buy a new black water drain, as that one might not have had a regular rinsing after usr. In which case, it would have a buile up if bacteria.
Also, putting a hose in your toilet in order to rinse out the black tank whenever you are/have drained it is a good idea.
⚠️Guys, I think the smell is from the vent that you guys cut in order to be able to fit the solar panel. I remember you sealed and put the panel on top. I kind of knew something like that would happen but I figured you are more expert. Keep in mind and do a research it may help you. Hugs
I can't believe how handy Trent is and that there isn't anything that he doesn't accomplish to finish or fix! Allie same goes for you! I figure once you guys build you house there won't be anything that you can't do! xo
If the walls leak you can use 5200 caulk made by Dow. If it continues it's not where you applied the
5200. 5200 is stronger than epoxy the wall will come apart before the joints.
Yeah, but impulsive! The wood in the shower is strange, but, at least put a bead of silicon on the tongue and groove to stop water getting behind the Wall...and good luck with the corners. Could have fibreglassed behind and glued the timber. Could have water proofed the back of the timber. Do it once, do it properly!
My husband has been watching you two for years. He just introduced me to y'all. I look forward to your videos..
Feeling so low, after watching the news. Decided to see what Trent and Allie were up to. So glad I did , as usual made me smile. Thank you.
Jackie Lukas So true!
I stopped watching TV news about 6 months ago and have never regretted it. News is not designed to truthfully inform anymore......it is designed to agitate you and keep you watching. Yes, Trent and Allie are a great alternative!
I stopped listening to the news! Most you can’t trust or change it! Trent and Ally brings happiness in our lives!
Trent and alie....
I'm depressed....i don't have family. I watch your videos and cry in happiness.
I stopped watching that lovely couple that lived in their 13’ Scamp bubble trailer with their sweet dog for 4-5 years (I think their house is built now) because I’d just end up crying for the same reasons . I was happy for them , but at 57 years old I pretty much knew I would be single for the remainder . Just found this channel and this episode will likely be the only one I watch 😢
For extra water protection on your wood you should spray it with flex seal, it makes a great seal against water.
👌Because every time you move your RV its like going through a 10 earthquake.
Next time you put wood in a wet area like a bathroom, I have two words for you to remember..."spar varnish". It's what's used on wood in boats.
and you need to put it on all six sides of each board.
YES!! spar varnish only!!....polyurethane won't last more than a couple of years..I know...We used it on the interior of our pine window frames...mold everywhere in the winter from condensation..every spring had to disinfect...poly was gone a a couple of years!!
@@pleinaire8698 what they said. Spar varnish only, anything else won't work.
Since those were individual boards, won't the water eventually seep in?
The water will seep in, but spar varnish on ALL sides of the wood would have been better. I was worried when he said “lacquer” at first, but felt better when he started saying ‘poly’ later - at least that should last til house is ready.
I have been watching your videos from the beginning and i absolutely love you guys. Trent you are such a gentleman and Allie you are such a bundle of joy. You two are such an inspiration to eveyone with your positive attitude and finding the good in every difficult situation you have been in. I cannot wait for your videos and look forward to sharing your tiny house build. Lots of love all the way from Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
We had a dog that took his full food dish picked it up and slung food everywhere. We finally got one of those mats that you put under the food dishes and put his food on that. He couldn’t pick up the mat and the food bits weren’t on the floor. Saved a bit of mess.
ThankGod! I didn't think there was such a wonderfully SMART MAN in the world!!💯
Check your drain trap under the sink for something wedged. Will make a funky smell sometimes.
That smell may be because you cut of the black tank cap on the roof when you but one of the solar panel on top of the vent which requires air to help vent the smell out. Good luck!
Trent & Allie - Tom Turners suggesting is very true, this could be the cause to the stinky smell.... also, I did not see that you had put some kind of screen over the top... small animals could find there way on your roof and fall down the pipe. It's a big possibility in the country.
Yep! It was such a huge mistake to to cut that off! We changed our black tank vent cover out for a directional vent so that no matter which way the wind blows it sucks air out of the black tank! We even wanted to put one on our gray tank, but it's too close to the railing around the edge, so it wouldn't move freely. 😢 Also if you are dumping any kind of coffee grounds into your gray tank it will only continue to smell more foul! Always compost or put in trash!
I have recently started following your page and binge watching all your videos. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I have been able to see things I will probably never get to see in person. So again I thank you for all your videos. Much love from Harrisburg, PA!
Tell your mother thank you for everything thing she doing in front line stay safe
love the toilet holder. just what every bathroom needs!
I love how the intro is an actual update. Don't see that with most channels. I'm currently camping in the Jefferson National Forest in Va. With my dog Amos enjoying a pour over and watching!
When Trent and Allie post a video and you drop everything to watch!! Best part of my week!
Trent: Your Mom is a woman to be admired, and her service/profession appreciated. Thanks Gloria! Love what you are achieving. Your family is a breath of fresh air, and your joy for life and love for each other is apparent. Keep following your dreams, and making this journey of life for you and yours, epic! Cheers from Southern Italy!
Having dropped my phone in the toilet, I think the TP phone shelf is brilliant!
If you had some dead thing in your trailer you would KNOW IT! The stench is unmistakable. And it doesn't smell like chicken and farts.
I think the tongue and groove shower walls look incredible. May the walls never leak!
I love your adventures and both of you guys!
I’ve seen toilet paper dispensers like that exactly. Trent is right!!
TP shelf great idea!!!
I always take my phone out of my pocket so it doesn’t fall ‘INNN’ 😉
Maybe it's the vent you cut on your roof before you put your solar panel on where the smell is steeping into your trailer?
Agreed. This was likely there also to vent the pipes and help dissipate the smells. I’m clearly way behind on your vids so would assume you fixed the problem by now lol
Bless you two! Thank you!
Enjoy your weekend, everyone!
Addition: when Trent folds his arm and says "kids"....hahahahahaha. Too funny! The envy he was trying to conceal for the kids riding dirt bikes was hilarious!
You might consider marine grade epoxy for the shower. Otherwise, you may have trouble down the road with water damage.
Is this painted on or poured. I was thinking the same thing. Polyurethane isn't going to do the job they want I'm afraid.
even with epoxy it could be a problem because as the trailer moves it will flex and crack. Maybe once it is positioned in place at the home site.
I was thinking clear flex seal several coats should flex with the trailer.
So glad to see a fun couple!!! NO POLITICS OR ANY OTHER DIVISIVE STUFF....Thanks!!!
I absolutely love Terry, the transformation is amazing, great job Allie and Trent
I genuinely thought Trent’s can shake was sped up this episode, but nope, the man just has a lot of energy! Shake, shake, shake senora, shake it all the time 🎶😂
Thanks for the mom Gloria update!
Always enjoy seeing the animals also!
Good idea on the phone holder!
Allie has the best laugh when Trent is shaking the paint! Looking good.....
Suggestion : Replace the straight curtain shower rod with a curved one or one that swivels both will give you more room in the shower so the shower curtain doesn't kiss you in the butt while taking a shower .
Chicken fart smell - RV sinks vent under the sink, if you stayed with that configuration there she be a small filter to replace.
Also if you haven’t already, mouse proof everything. A 1/4 inch gap is a door. You don’t want mice running across you while you sleep.
Trent said before he installed the rain shower head that it would have to be in the vent/skylight area. Was surprised he didn’t remember that, as he was probably standing there installing it! Toilet paper holder for the phone- the phone shouldn’t be in the bathroom while doing that. Do you realize how much fecal germs are on things in the bathroom, from when you flush? Ewww! Last, make sure you wipe up floor from where Frank eats. Believe it or not- mice can still smell it. Disinfect it.
Lol, i believe they did have mice, i was watching their insta stories (yesterday, day before? I dunno lol).
@@christinecolson1221 That's why I'm always super grossed out at how many people flush with the lid (the lid, not the seat) - up!! Closing the lid (before you flush) GREATLY reduces the amount of fecal aeration.
Ewwww
Just a thought. You might like to consider covering EVERY single opening possibility with a metal screen mesh just to keep critters out. That way there will still be open air vents to breathe and no fear of the unwanted. ...
Terry looks amazing, y’all are almost done. I love watching you two together living your best life. God bless y’all, much love😍
The rv is looking great. Definitely a awesome place to stay as you build on your property
Your Mother is a real god send to people. Thank you for your video and keep us informed your video.
I need friends like this. I am leaving my apartment and going into a 32ft with my wife and 2 kids. Im actually watching to figure out what im looking at as far as renovating! Stay Blessed and keep them videos coming!
Bless your Mother for being one of the heros!
Check your kitchen sink drain ....... the odor could be emanating from there ...... I get the same kind of funky "leftover" odors sometimes and I can always trace them back to the kitchen sink drain ..... I have found the easiest and quickest way of controlling that are these neat little drain deodorizing ticks I get from Bed, Bath and Beyond. Just drop a stick in the drain and odor be gone. It could/maybe be your exhaust hood ...... I have tracked many an odor to the exhaust hood, especially if I had fried something ...... remember the steam/vapors rise and get on the underside of the hood and can leave a coating that includes odors.
How about the drain to the restroom. It looks like it is near the kitchen area,or behind the frige. I am thinking.
If there were leaks by the bed you would have a water bed. Lol
@@mariek1892 😭😭😭
Hi Gloria! It’s good to see you!
Hi again T&A
Of course I enjoyed it!! Always do. You two make everything so much fun even the tougher crappy stuff. Especially enjoy seeing you both work together so well and that is still!! Ever since back when I found you you were doing that then. You both sooo belong together and I remember then I was hoping you had a someday and now it's here and you do!!! Really a nice job on Terry and you'll be comfy til the house is finished.
Thx as always for sharing. Mostly for being who you are and keeping it real. You're two very special people...
I have to say that you guys tackle really tough grimy projects with a lot of laughter. It's easy to get caught up in that good feeling- thanks! Enjoyed hanging-out with you.
Watching your travel adventures was fun, but I have enjoyed this channel even more watching all the productive building and caring for the animals. You are building for your future showing you are much more than a couple of nomads. Looking forward to see the next steps.
I’ll second that! It’s big and bodes well for the future!
We had a miniature dachshund that would gobble his food. We fed him on a pizza pan. Of course we live in a house and had the room. He has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, now. Treasure every minute that you have with Frank. He is a cool dog.
❤️ 🐕 Your love for Frank is so obvious that I’m kind of surprised that the channel isn’t named Trent and Allie (with our special guest Frank the dog).
While I was watching you two do your thing I remembered you're now a married couple. It made me tear up a little bit. It seems like young people these days don't want to get married anymore. It's a shame because the family is the backbone that made our country great. And you two really seem suited for each other. I like that you both complement each others abilities without being sarcastic. Anyway love watching your videos, keep it up. Because I heard recently that the latest vanlife couple to brake up is Ellie & Charlie. Sad. Really love the bathroom rebuild.
It's a good thing this is a travel trailer and not a van - way less confining. :)
I was so happy for them on their wedding day. it took me back a bit. I cried lol
They are such a cute couple and I love watching them build/reno this tiny mobile home. May their adventures be many! 💖
I love, love, love your videos. They make me smile even during these crazy times! Give Frank a hug and kiss for me. He's so cute❤️
Trent and Allie, the bathroom is beautiful. And, I love the toilet paper holder. The only thing that worries me a bit is, there isn’t a moisture barrier of any kind behind the wood. Steam will eventually work its way behind there, as wood becomes porous after awhile of use, even if it has been polyurethaned and caulked. Even a thin cement board would have been good. But, I truly don’t think you will have to worry about it for a long time. Just enjoy it!! The whole trailer looks great. ❤️❤️❤️
I tend to inhale my food, maybe I need to eat of the floor like Frank. lol.
I have shiplap in my tiny house shower. It’s been sealed well and looks brand new after 3 years. I wipe the walls down after every shower. Love the look.
tina meglio-Quintana I was thinking painting the panels behind the ship lap with the epoxy paint, may have helped with mold prevention in case water did get in.
Allie.....You are so lucky that Trent is a "Master Plumber." Also love the T/P holder. You guys are always one step ahead of the curve. So now you can 'sit and talk' at the same time. Now that is really time management at its best! Bob K
Love, love, love the wood shower. If you have sealed it well, it will be fine. Congratulations on finishing Terry!!!! He? She? Looks amazing. Super impressed. Shout out to Gloria - good to see her again! ❤️ from🇨🇦
At the rear of your camper, there is a 4"×4" or 6"×6" bumper. The ends of the square tube have caps on both ends. That is designed to hold your blackwater drain hose.
It fits perfectly!!
😉😁
Abundant Wholeness the “stinky slinky” holder.🤣
@@Elizabeth-rq1vi yep. I never knew about until 4 years after being a camper owner. I thought that was the coolest thing to discover.
Abundant Wholeness it would be a wonderful discovery...especially after dealing with the stinky slinky for 4years! Like it was a whole new world! 🤣
yehaw a sneaky vid before bedtime! Australia loves you!
LOLOLOLOLOL 😂 “fried chicken mixed with a fart” I spit out my cup of coffee when he said that!
Allie, absolutely should have put in a vapor barrier. whenever you have a change in temperature, that will cause condensation in the walls. so it doesn't have to leak from the shower side to cause big problems.
Suggestion for the shower: a fold-up seat. Trent won’t need knee pads and it’s super easy to scrub the feet. Or do the nail polish.
Think I saw a hand sprayer attached. The rainhead will be fine for body, he will just need to use sprayer for hair/head.
@@gailcraig4495 not in the new shower fittings their isn't .
I love your channel so much! You guys stay so positive about so much!!
Hey I have a toilet paper phone holder too 😂. Love mine. Who doesn’t take their phone to the potty? 🤷♀️
I use mine to hold wipes container ;)
Not a joke. Good idea. When you carry your phone in your back pocket and forget ... oh nooo! I have had 2 instances where my phone just slipped out of my pocket and into the bowl. Yuuucchh! Having to reach in to retrieve it !!!!!
There are two kinds of people: ones that take their phone to the bathroom, and the ones that lie about it. 😂
I say if you're going to put something their for a phone - let it be something that has a little depth so it doesn't fall or get knocked off the shelf easily.
That is the best spot to be, no will bother you.
It's been a nice Friday, and even better after work with the Trent and Allie Show.
The toilet paper holder with the phone shelf is an AWESOME idea. Modern version of a magazine rack by the crapper.
Love that quick change into coveralls!😂
“Professional installation strongly recommended” *trent throws manual away*, you guys crack me up😂😂
I laughed pretty hard at that as well. Love these kids ! No Fear, love that.
Look into furrion 10 cubic 12 volt fridge. Use lithium batteries
Oh my goodness, when he stepped in the shower, and it was short.. I laughed out loud, it was so funny. I’m home alone but laughing 😂. You two crack me up. I just love you sweethearts. ❤️this is lady from California 😘✌🏼 tell Gloria hello!🤚🏻
I laughed like really loud also 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
I hear you laughing!
connie howe those two are so cute together. They crack me up every time. ❤️
Allie is no shorty either, so she may have issues with the shower head, also. Maybe get a cool looking bench so you can sit while you shower, if it becomes too much of an issue.
Carolan ONeill THATS a good idea. I have a walk in tub and it has a seat, it comes in handy for washing feet, or shaving legs. Some days I’m to weak and it helps with that.
I love that you kept Terry’s original “gold trim” on the mirrors in you kitchen area. I like the tp fancy roller!
I like the phone holder in the bathroom! Looks great guys!!
I LOVE THE TOILET PAPER HOLDER. Super handy in a small space.
Smell the wood table. Some woods give off a foul smell when humid.
My dog eats on the floor, too. He'd either choke himself or bloat his stomach with his food in a bowl. You're trailor is becoming nicer than mine, and it's new!
Love the shower! Thanks for showing mom...I know she is exhausted...as always chickens, dogs and goats are awesome. Those babies look like they are ready to come out! Pregnant 3 times in my life...OMGosh...hope she does well...
You two are my favorite TH-camrs. You are both so talented, Trent you can build and fix anything and Allie I am in awe of your decorating skills. Thank you for another great video. Take care, Wendy
Love the TP PHONE 📲 holder I’m getting one , nice seeing INCÓGNITO Gloria again🤩
What is the thumbs down when the video hasn’t been up long enough to have watched it all 😂 Thanks for upload x
I know, it's so nuts - but some people just wanna get their hate on, for no reason at all!
doosch-bagz that have no purpose in life.
@@lisalowery4849 it's all logged as interaction by YT so they help anyway as they are "engaged" LOL
Always look forward to the next presentation from a real down to earth couple...👍
I just binged watched your videos for TWO SOLID DAYS!!! I can't even tell you how many videos I watched. GUYS..... I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL SOOOO MUCH!!!! I have fallen in love with the two of you and can't tell you how much JOY Y'all bring to my life!! SO HAPPY I FOUND Y'ALL!!! I absolutely LOVE your adventures, and I love the way you love each other. Definitely a new SUBSCRIBER!
You two should be on @hgtv, redesigning van's and campers. It would be a great show! You guys are truly so talented and work together so well. You've done a great job on Terry and especially in the choice on the toilet paper holder!! 👍
You two could be making some "real time" big money with a reality show as you are so cute, well suited for each other, and so hilarious, but yet "real", and ALWAYS a pleasure to watch! It is so much more fun to watch you than some of the ridiculous reality shows like the Kardashians or any number of other reality shows. You are down to earth, creative as can be, always coming up with something new and interesting. They way you play with each other, but always in a kind way, while getting things done and at the same time bringing all of us "Your Extended Family" in on your daily life makes it feel like we are all one big family! Anyway, just my musings or thoughts.... Thanks for sharing your life with us. You really make "The Day" for many of us! Love you and of course your mom, Frank and all of the farm critters!
Agree!!!!
That's because all those reality shows are framed around an idea. Not scripted, but they'll reshoot stuff around the objective for an episode. Trent and Allie are authentic - and a reality show would run the charm.
Yes agree
I so agree you guys would have a hit on your hands!! I watch you guys everyday now!
We definitely vote for a real tv show! HGTV or even Bravo!!
That’s what I was thinking Allie (about putting a waterproof layer under the ship lap).
We used a lot of "Kilz" when we built our deck - on the sawed ends.
KILZ or Spar Varnish. I call it good for now!
HEY, I wanted to share an AMAZON trick to hopefully help these guys along... TRY THIS: Go to one of their Amazon links below the video. (I use the latte machine) THEN Bookmark it in your browser. I know that I spend several hundred a month at Amazon and always start by following my Trent and Allie browser link to Amazon first. That should result in them being credited with an affiliate commission on each purchase I make. It may not be much, but I am sure that it helps some. I have been doing this since their Panama / Columbia adventures.
Why not a handheld wall mounted shower,/ massager that way the "Green Giant" can take a comfortable shower and. It will work for Frank next time he slip-n-slides in goat poop.
Great job over achievers!😆
You two did and amazing makeover on that bathroom. You rocked it on that plumbing Trent, even tho' you'll have to shower on your knees. ❤ The goats, chickens and pups seem to be enjoying life. Your editing is flawless Allie. I always enjoy your videos. Hi Gloria! God bless. Be well.
I love that even with all your experience you still have uncertainties. Such a relief for us beginners. Your senses of humour is good too. You give me a good laugh. 😂. Your toilet roll/mobile holder is a great idea, so much better than ones mobile falling out of ones jeans pocket and crashing on the floor esp for us ladies when we go to the loo.
Glad to see Gloria! Looks great. ❤️ the wood in the shower!