Our renovated camper // WHAT WE LOVE vs. HATE

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We're giving an updated tour inside our renovated travel trailer to talk about all the things we love and don't love about our little home on wheels! We renovated the camper back in 2021 and lived full time on the road last year before taking a break over the winter. We're back on the road and remembering all the little quirks about our rig!
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@vaasnaad Жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree on your layout - my rig is arranged almost identically to yours! And your cabin feel is absolutely adorable! It's important to have your living space reflect you! And... SOLAR SOLAR SOLAR! I bought my rig for $300 and it collapsed when I removed the paneling inside. But for $300 I was willing to basically build a new one. Aaaand that's what I ended up doing, then wrapping the brand new RV in the old tin. Going from scratch allowed me to research everything "wrong" with RVs and design those problems out of it and include all the modern creature comforts I wanted. My tank sensors are sonar so they can't get clogged. I also have moisture sensors at key positions to alert me if there are any potential leaks. I went with the L shaped dinette, but turned the loft above the main bed into a storage area for the table so we have all that space freed up if we want to snuggle in front of the electric fireplace under the fridge and the pups can lounge. The TV swings to be viewed from both the bedroom and the dining area. The bed slides back into a futon and the arm rests of the "couch" fold out and up into desks on either side. One person can use the laptop screen and one can use the TV monitor (or both can use laptops and have something entirely different on the tube). All the data connections are built into the arms and run back into the main electronics cabinet to make for maximum ease of use. Ive included large LCD monitors for a comprehensive systems monitor in the kitchen, security camera monitor and a couple of smart mirrors. I also made sure to run all the plumbing on the inside of the walls (having a quasi-steampunk theme makes this easy as you actually want to see a little conduit here and there) so it never risks freezing and I insulated it using alternating layers of plastic and mylar with a final layer of traditional fiberglass and paper. The goal was to use cheap, used or recycled elements wherever possible. It's taken a looooong time, but it was so worth it!

@markkikly6784 Жыл бұрын

We have a fiver now like in the video now but really miss our old school camper

@mnnomad1870 9 ай бұрын

Cordless drill for your stabilizer jacks 🙂

@WorkinfortheWild 9 ай бұрын

Haha we get this comment a lot! We know, we just don’t like how loud it is for some reason. Thank you for watching & commenting!

@mnnomad1870 9 ай бұрын

@@WorkinfortheWild with me it's loud and more times than not the socket doesn't stay tight and flies out the end of the drill. Especially tough in the snow !

@wcarlhepker4806 Жыл бұрын

The thing I really love about your camper is your 1970's paint job on the exterior. It looks vintage without having to live with the systems of that day! Example: you have a water pump. In the seventies, you had a pressurized water tank and a bicycle pump to pressurize the tank to get the water to flow. When you needed to add more water, you had to take the cap off, blowing all your air pressure and having to pump it back up again when you are done adding. You have a refrigerator that runs on either electricity or propane. In the seventies, you had an ice box and you had to keep buying ice to keep your food from spoiling. Since hot air rises and cool air falls, the ice went in the top causing the drip pan to have to be monitored to keep it from overflowing. Etcetera, Etcetera!! My first hard sided RV was an eighteen foot travel trailer. We were a family of husband, wife, a boy, and a girl. We went everywhere in that thing and thoroughly enjoyed it. In May of 2001, we traded it in on a brand new 2000 twenty seven foot travel trailer. I got a great deal on it because the dealer wanted to get it off his inventory to make room for the current year models. Now, the kids are grown and gone, my wife passed away from brain cancer nine years ago this coming Friday, June 30, 2014. Now I mostly take it to Florida to winter down there. Take care and keep the videos coming. You are a great communicator! Your experience in TV news helps you do a great job!!

@WorkinfortheWild Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the comment! When I painted the camper, I truly wasn't trying to make it look vintage but it certainly turned out that way! I love the color and am happy with how it turned out.

@LisaR2392 5 ай бұрын

My new camper has this same layout and I love it! My son is using it while he is in school for a few months then I can get my hands on it to decorate! 😜 Bonus… it’s already wired for solar I just have to buy the panels! Just plug in and go!

@WorkinfortheWild 5 ай бұрын

That’s amazing! Solar is such a game changer

@annettemills2399 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree about the lounge seating. That’s the main reason we upgraded to a fifth wheel from our first 18 foot trailer. Although, now we are in a van. We have swivel seats, though, which are nice for lounging (especially if you add a foot stool.) You camper is definitely cute! Love the aesthetic you’ve created.

@toddlenig2650 Жыл бұрын

If that was you guys heading north on I35 Friday 30 June hello from our family to yours. We we’re returning from a week long BWCA trip. Take care.

@WorkinfortheWild 11 ай бұрын

That was us! So funny. I know our little camper tends to stand out! :)

@keithramsdell2691 Жыл бұрын

Tankless water heaters are jerks. Ours never has enough pressure to heat the water when we boondock. Looks like you’re out west. I know you mentioned perhaps wanting an Airstream. They’re having their international rally this week in Rock Springs. You can go in as a day guest, if you wanted to. However, Cole’s 6’3” self isn’t going to be any more comfortable in an AS.

@grayfox9911 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@WorkinfortheWild Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@daviddefrees9883 Жыл бұрын

You need at least 30 ft. and 34 would be even better. Also you need a fith wheel for someone 6 ft. 3 in. like the one parked by you right now.

@WorkinfortheWild Жыл бұрын

Haha we'll see! We definitely need some more space

@mayokimmer Жыл бұрын

I love your trailer! I love all the renovations and cuteness you added to it. We have a newer trailer but the walls have an unappealing wall color, and the windows have valances that I don't care for. If you were to get a newer trailer I would love to see what you would do with the place. Great job Rachel and Cole!

@WorkinfortheWild Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We would definitely want to remodel again.

@stcroixpaintingpros5586 Жыл бұрын

Every camper feels small after a while. Your brain adjusts to the space & it feels cramped regardless. If you got rid of the dogs, it would be perfect size for you guys! My 1 dog made my 32 foot, class C feel tiny because they take up so much room & get into everything.

@WorkinfortheWild Жыл бұрын

Maybe! Our dogs are actually really good about just hanging out on the bed in the camper, they really never get into anything. We'd also like to have a work space that's separate from our eating space!

@timaz1066 Жыл бұрын

You guys have done a very nice job of decorating your trailer. It makes it look very homey. I would suggest your next rig should be an older well-built motorhome. I have a 2000 Monaco Dynasty 40 foot motorhome the cost me less than half of what a nice longer travel, trailer or fifth wheel would cost. Do a little research and I think you will be surprised.

@TravelwithaWiseguy Жыл бұрын

Great video Rachel! Solid camerwork Cole :) Where do you get your music?

@WorkinfortheWild Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! I’ve used Epidemic Sound forever for music

@RVingwithLuck Жыл бұрын

You are beautiful. Love the info too.

@bdavisk Жыл бұрын

#1 thing I love about your camper: it likely smells like Cole's pheromones.

@barbarasidelko1682 Жыл бұрын

Impressive vocabulary. And very witty. Thanks for laugh.

@MrSTOUT73 Жыл бұрын

Is it just me or is that music a bit off???

@kipcraglow6817 Жыл бұрын

What park were you at during this video. Love it and want to stay there. Thanks!

@WorkinfortheWild Жыл бұрын

This was Solitude RV Park in Dubois, WY! Full hookups and great views

@kipcraglow6817 Жыл бұрын

@@WorkinfortheWild Thanks!

@tomgerth5224 Жыл бұрын

enjoyed your video - just curious, where are you camping? looks like an awesome place!

@WorkinfortheWild Жыл бұрын

This was Solitude RV Park in Dubois, WY! Full hookups and amazing views

@markreynolds9570 Жыл бұрын

Can we get back to real content. Get out there. Miss that.

@knobbiesshreaded3137 7 ай бұрын

That isn't small. Little Guy Mini Max is small. Tear Drops are small. Small is relative. Get a 30 ft Airstream and a diesel to pull it. Or, get a pusher bus. Then tell us how small that feels. LoL...