Travel Trailer Restoration / Build: Mistakes were Made, Lessons were Learned

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In January 2021 I purchased a Vintage 1976 Corsair Travel Trailer with the intention of restoring it to its former glory. One year later I get to reflect on all of the lessons I have learned from this endeavour.
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@vonheise 2 жыл бұрын

Great work. In my over 60 years of camping, I have been camped in everything from motorcycle pop up campers to 32' fifth wheels. If I were to build a camper, I would use as much aluminum as I could afford, and have found that tandem axles pull much better. It is too late for you to add an axle instead of going with a heavier one, but for whatever reason they tow more true with fewer wind issues.

@Masterchief68 Жыл бұрын

It sure has come a long way! Nice thing is you know every screw, nut and bolt in your camper.

@chuckherthum8719 2 жыл бұрын

You know what, take away this, I commend you so much, you took on a challenge, with no BS! Yea you made mistakes, so what, your doing it, and you admit it, no editing out, I would be proud! It’ll be fine, still a very nice camper,I know a little bit about construction,not about axle weight or anything, but you did more than all of us sitting here.Don’t know the end result, but I do know you should be proud!

@Deanna0164 2 жыл бұрын

We’re very proud of him too 🥰

@deborahrob5859 6 ай бұрын

Live and Learn, that is the way. The best way to learn is to do it yourself. You will learn as you live in it what you would change there. Everyone's needs are going to be different. I look forward to you living in it and the next project you take on.

@DrenalinAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@dwrivers47 2 жыл бұрын

It looks awesome. Love your honesty and integrity. I’m looking forward to the vinyl wrap for that visual effect.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@kekoamaunakea4473 2 жыл бұрын

Great show Scott!!!🤙🏾🤎💪🏾🏕

@kevchard5214 2 жыл бұрын

I built my own teardrop from scratch also and had more problems with getting tags than insurance. I would do it again in a second and my teardrop is now 9 years old and still going strong. There is something about knowing every bolt, screw and wire on something that is so satisfying and rewarding.

@freedom456able 2 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB!!! We all learn, its never a mistake if you learn from it LOL!. I'm retro fitting my old 4'X8' Trailer in to a mini Camper. It was built like a Conestoga with a Canvas Top. Now it has a Aluminum top that goes down the sides a 1/3 of the way. side windows installed, weather breaks I want to start on the inside insulation & wiring next....

@JoelTremblayCA 2 жыл бұрын

Yes the whole insurance thing... I ran into a similar conundrum, trying to explain to them that I could build something that was going to be far superior to the manufactured "certified" trailer did not get me anywhere. Canada can be funny with these things. I even thought about getting the build engineered, stamped, etc.... my solution was to just start with a cargo trailer and "lightly" modify it. Keeping it road legal. I'm glad you found someone to insure Eddie 2.0!

@KungFuKendoll234 2 жыл бұрын

Ive watched the complete process and it's really hard to comment anything more than "OUTSTANDING WORK"

@BobAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

A big hug from Brazil my friend, I watch all your videos

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@ex-engineer6657 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for those pearls of wisdom. Experience is an excellent teacher. Hard to believe you only have 46k subs.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@patbeaudoin4237 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this is how we learn,I can't wait to see the completed project I know it will be great.🙂🇨🇦👍👍👍👍

@oldschoolboyscout 2 жыл бұрын

A bad experience can be a valuable lesson. Thanks for sharing.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

So true!

@martingardener90 2 жыл бұрын

Always use a good Etch primer on Aluminium!

@bradbandemer5845 2 жыл бұрын

Sure enjoying your learned lessons n your honesty Scott with Eddie build. Many layers of wisdom!!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Bszp5413 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe try some spray on bed liner or undercoating for the bottom diamond plating

@Kld4402 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good. Cant wait to see how the shower turns out. Going to be interesting to see how tile stands up to back country rough roads. Stay safe!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait!

@BraxxJuventa 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips Scott. Thank you. 👍😁

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@maku8313 2 жыл бұрын

Great video again. Looking forward to see more.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@chuckrf1502 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the interior!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@vc3382 2 жыл бұрын

I just have to say I admire the lesson learned because for me I have learned many in the past however I've gained a great wealth of knowledge from these lessons and been able to use them as tools later in life so looking at what I'm seeing now makes me smile with a sense of pride and congratulations on your build I think what you've done is just totally awesome, I would certainly like to be able to know what you have plan wise in the future as far as maybe making a larger build with your current knowledge and I realize that maybe another lesson gained out of that if you might be doing so and posting it on KZfaq you definitely have my attention and my support God bless and Godspeed

@Marcosvlogs847 Жыл бұрын

I love this thank you

@DrenalinAdventures Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@eprohoda 2 жыл бұрын

good mornign! brother! yeah!superb ~

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@JeffWinter1 2 жыл бұрын

With the benefit of hindsight we all would do most things differently. Underwriters love paperwork for their files.

@cfraser650 2 жыл бұрын

Very good work. Great job!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@kennethromich9360 2 жыл бұрын

I watch a lot of youtube channels but here's a suggestion for you Mustie 1 youtube channel he undercoats all his frames with bar and chain oil and its seems to work good. he lives in northeast of the united states so it must work good.

@thomascronquist1604 2 жыл бұрын

The Insurance company, I would never thought it. Even USSA had Geico insure travel trailer in the U.S. Check out if you have to replacement the trailer if it is stolen, how much they will pay. Trailers seem to up in price not down..

@mrmudstud5980 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Job on Eddie. Chances are I would have used some type of Rhino or truck bed plastic/rubber coating on the stainless steel floor substructure before fastening to the frame. You can still do it but it would have been easier before installing. You did an amazing job and well plan out project. 👍

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@douggibson9084 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Scott. Then best for trailer frames would be hot dipped galvanised. Great work.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug

@eh42 2 жыл бұрын

Would steel studs have been lighter than wood? Have fantasized about a DIY travel trailer and I keep thinking all the wood I see in commercial units is heavy. Steel studs, alumalite (corrugated plastic w/ aluminum skin) paneling, spray foam for insulation and binding, etc.

@jerryf609 2 жыл бұрын

When you say you would use steel frame instead of wood, are you talking about steel studs like used in house framing?

@NorthernRetreat 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried an overnighter with the mini woodstove this winter yet? Interesting video.👍

@slammed 8 ай бұрын

Incredible work ...... where did you find the shop to build the trailer frame?

@thekentuckian8375 Жыл бұрын

What thickness do you use for rubber membrane you use for roof.? Thanks

@brianadventures9622 2 жыл бұрын

Great summary! Two questions, any plans for a roof vent fan? Or wall mount? Do you think the black color will draw in more heat to the trailer in the warm months?

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

There will be 2 Max air fans in the roof. One in the shower and one above the bed. I live in Canada so I'll take the extra warmth when I can get it, lol.

@christinanorman8868 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, what type, gauge or name of the aluminum you used on the outside?

@KV-mk4jx 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏼

@so-comente-e-concorra Жыл бұрын

top

@lcoil79 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to find out the insurer you used to have and the one you ended up going with? I'm currently with a big-name insurer myself and am looking at potentially switching, but I'm also looking at doing one of these builds myself in the near future, and would hate to move away from my current insurer if they ended up being the one you ended up with. Dealing with insurance is already bad enough, but when you end up having to go back to one, it's almost worse. Thanks.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Had to go with Allstate. They’ve been very good to deal with.

@usernick8928 2 жыл бұрын

No regrets about buying the junker trailer? Possible bed liner on the frame instead of flex seal? Overall I'm impressed with the work and design, can't wait to see him in action.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I would have never attempted building my own unless I went through the experience of dismantling the original.

@tylerf5223 2 жыл бұрын

Feel good that you did not powder coat. Its NOT the way to go on a trailer. Powder coat is so hard that 1 stone chip, and the whole finish is compromised. Once water and rust get under it, it starts flaking off like crazy. Been there, done that, never again, Good old paint or under coating can be easily and quickly touched up and ready to go. Keep up the good work and great videos!

@martingardener90 2 жыл бұрын

I quite agree, a good coat of Epoxy primer to start with, that is of course if Hot dip Galvanising is not possible.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@steveschumacher5470 2 жыл бұрын

you shouldn't be sorry about powder coat, it is a long way from a perfect product. I have worked around it for years & if it isn't prepared right, or if it has any imperfections on application, it will fail badly. Also it is terrible to remove if you need to weld something. Bedliner over good primer is a much better option IMO