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@Bourbonmoth Год назад

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@liolone Год назад

Haloa, SHOWER, if u wanna travel during winter, you will regret to not have an inside shower dude... Anyway Love From France, u're kinda Mentor,

@jackfntwist Год назад

I think you could have kerfed the outside of the curves ;)

@IRAKLICHIKHLADZE Год назад

I have a question regarding outdoor wood furniture sealing. Please advise what the best product to buy if one shops in Lowes for outdoor oil-based wood sealer.

@remivip7361 Год назад

Those back corners on either side of the bed would be a great spot for electrical outlets and/or wireless charging.

@rogerrrice Год назад

Or speakers.

@Kwright304 Год назад

Or, hear me out, all of these things

@billyriordan913 Год назад

Cup holders, too....I have to have something to drink at night, and that would be a perfect spot to keep it from tipping over.

@fischerjade Год назад

I got on here to just tell you to put speakers in those spots so happy to see someone else beat me to it.

@brandonbuchwitz7638 Год назад

I was about to comment this same thing. Hopefully he sees this one

@Anthony-H Год назад

I used to build these trailers at Airstream. One thing you're going to want to account for moving forward is LATCHES. Every drawer, door, access panel, lid, etc. needs some way to secure itself during transit or your stuff will absolutely be flung around everywhere. Also, save yourself some heartache and don't build backs for your cabinets, it will save a ton of weight.

@helvettefaensatan Год назад

This is good advice. He also needs to redo wherever he's doubled material and remove the excess.

@TheOligopeptide Год назад

There is a good system called buttonfix. There is a metal version for that and it is also used in the naval industry. Would love to see him use it because I have an upcoming project myself using that system

@ix0s Год назад

I can see where the structural support is helpful on the bedside cabinets to have a back on the carcass.. he could route out a big chunk of those to save the weight while still having the support those things need, while reclaiming cubic inches.

@johnpifke9084 Год назад

Anthony is correct. I'm Just finishing up a schoolie conversion and I assumed that the self close feature on my drawer slides would be sufficient to hold the drawers shut. This proved true for laterally mounted kitchen drawers, but my two large, forward facing dresser drawers decided to join me in the front of the bus the first time I had to lay on the brakes.

@leiwa100 Год назад

"And then I stood around and stared." This is how I spend a lot of my woodworking time. Trying to figure out what step to do next.

@mafletsb Год назад

Ever little bit of weight savings makes a difference when you're towing. Similar to your boat builds, you may want to consider skeletonizing the pieces of the cabinets and compartments that are inside or hidden against the walls. This will leave enough material for structural integrity while possibly removing up to a third of the weight.

@beyondreason420 Год назад

Hey Jason, it's not just the total weight, you might also consider the weight distribution. You want to get the weight in front of the wheels and the weight behind the wheels balanced so that it tows correctly and doesn't sway when being pulled. Also the weight on the tongue needs to be within a certain weight range. Great content bud!

@dberry99 Год назад

This is huge and bears repeating over and over. Additionally, adding what is beginning to look like an extra ton to a lightweight trailer will probably require looking at the frame, springs, shocks and maybe even the axles to see if they need to be upgraded.

@heathbecker420 Год назад

Came here to say the same. Definitely need to be weight conscious in terms of total weight, weight distribution, and tongue weight.

@rogerrrice Год назад

@@heathbecker420 Absolutely don’t want to end up with “negative” tongue weight.

@cindyhammack68 Год назад

The thing you've got to remember about the weight is there was a ton of stuff - made with much heavier materials - when it was all original. All he's really doing is adding that weight back in it. Also, when you're towing it with a regular hitch, it's better to have the heavier stuff towards the back to reduce the chance of damage to the hitch. I really don't think weight is as much of an issue as some might worry about.

@cindyhammack68 Год назад

Also, as far as sway, there are two features to solve that concern. One is a sway bar. The other is tow switch in the truck, which helps compensate for potential sway. I think, to me, is to remember the year it was built (1963?), when they didn't have things like sway bars. Also, I think he has the F150 Lightning (the electric one). Have you seen the ad where she's towing a train with one?

@Rockhopper1 Год назад

those corner parts where the curved section is, you could pop in lights one up and one sidewards in each, and voila used space and mood lighting, Great work so far,

@shoutdowncreative2705 Год назад

in regards to those curved triangular sections at the head end of the bedside boxes: perhaps decrease the depth from 11 inches to like 5 or 6 and line them and use them as bedside drink holders/book caddies/electronics holders . basically a deep tray kinda scenario for tossing things that u don't wanna have to get out of bed to store away.

@raulromeiro8834 Год назад

… or turn them into solar ‘led uplights’. Just open the curtain in the morning to let light into the room during the day. Uplight could be a surface panel you can utilize as a surface area to place reading glasses or whatever you go to bed with.

@toddharris9466 Год назад

I'll say it again, get 3/8 bendable plywood to use on your curved sections. No kerfing and easier to scribe. Used it alot when I built boat interiors. Good work!

@extremewoodworker Год назад

^ This

@mikeinmaryland Год назад

I’ll add these 4’ x 8’ sheets come in short grain and long grain. My sales rep would ask, are you building a column or a drum?

@marchingknight11 Год назад

Hi Jason I don't have any suggestions or concerns or criticisms, I just want to say that I love your videos. You seem like a really nice guy, a great family man, and a great woodworker, and I hope everything in your life is going well. Thanks for doing what you do. I hope it brings you the same joy your videos bring me.

@maddieadams75 Год назад

The AirStream is a beauty. Your wood working/fine carpentry skills will create a masterpiece. As little as you are going use it, yes I said it. (In a non negative way)Installing all the bells and whistles will be brilliant for any resale, that may or may not happen. Keep in mind unless you are going to become a travel/van/trailer channel. Keep it simple. It’s perfect for honing your skills, excellent content and engagement. I love this series. ❤

@Casmige Год назад

I just can’t get over how dashingly handsome, cerebral & funny all in one stout well-built on the fringe of having your own star on the Hollywood walkway walking & talking package. I especially like it when you’re flat on your back…

@bobbeckman3735 Год назад

I live in Portland and one odd thing I like about your videos is the reminder of what the weather was last week. Thanks dood

@erikberendsen6996 Год назад

Standing and staring, so recognizable.....did a renovation of a 1977 Chateau caravan (without a plan), man how often did I stand, stare, think and think again what to do next. Love this serie Jason!

@cassbiz Год назад

Weight: To save on the weight, perhaps you should consider using polypropylene honeycomb boards. They were used throughout our RV and are very robust and durable. With less than 10% of the weight of plywood you can cover a large area quickly and then with a veneer or 1-3mm birch boards to cover the polypropylene honeycomb as appearance. Remember for safety that 65% of the weight needs to be on top or ahead of the axles.

@travispolk126 Год назад

I love that you recorded yourself pontificating throughout the build... my kids think I'm crazy when I stare at a space or a board for prolonged amount of time. They may be right, but at least I'm in good company. you should pull the toilet out during one of those think sessions... it helps the process! love what you do, keep it up travis

@romeoC9968 Год назад

appreciate the honesty of admitting you have no idea what you're doing on this project and telling us how long it really took you...soo many only show quick projects that attempt to look perfect and quick ...keep up the great videos

@douglasboland7956 Год назад

The past few years I have dreamed about doing a camper van conversion, building it out from the ground up. I have day dreamed about all the things I would do! And now after watching these first two videos of yours I am absolutely convinced that I - will drop that dream like a hot potato. A man would have to be crazy to take on such a job! I’ll just live vicariously through you 😊. Anyway, really enjoying these videos, great job!!

@ej558 Год назад

why not put the kerfs to the back of the box that way you dont see them?

@justinjasmin9997 Год назад

Great build so far. Just a thought for access to the under the bed storage: In addition to the removable tops, you could put a piano hinge at the back with pistons on the side to have the whole thing lift up. With the split mattress this would make access a breeze so you do not have to reach down in the holes that you cut. Keep up the great work!

@Ninh99 Год назад

Love the series!! Looks great! Just a quick thought. The part of side cabinets that have the kerf cuts, the part you are sealing off, add an AC and a USB plug to both sides of the bed for a nightstand charging station…👍🏻

@JohnnyLarocque Год назад

HEY Jason, you should pull the carcasses out and take the airstream to a weigh-in station to get your before weight, then do it again once you’re done so you’ll know exactly how much heavier it is. Plus it’s extra content! 😅

@siraadam4343 Год назад

The transition to the Bourbon Moth intro graphic was S tier

@ihmesekoilua Год назад

Awesome. I'm building the inside of my camper (GRP composite box on top of a 4x4 sprinter flatbed truck) and oooh boy the weight adds up. With my skills and tools and literal barn, making the bed-sofa-table-storage-convertible monstrosity in the rear has taken me WEEKS, so I wouldn't worry about feeling it takes a long time. I find myself spending the majority of my time just staring at things, figuring out how to attach impossible aluminium-plywood-glue-rivet-contraptions so that they are light, sturdy, possible to service and don't interfere with whatever else I'm going to be doing in the area. Making the ventilation holes and stuff... man, a CNC would be nice.

@jkit3258 Год назад

Love the ending addressing the comments from last week. Great way to wrap multi video build and give closure to the prior week.

@onemanzu Год назад

Loving this! One thing that you may ask yourself before you start building the kitchen is if you need an oven and stove top. Every time we used our campers, we either grilled or used a griddle outside. Save yourself some space inside if you don’t need it and maybe just get a good size microwave.

@peterogers7561 Год назад

We have been using rv’s for about 40 years now and the only thing we have used the oven for is storage.

@GroundedFlyboy737 Год назад

Those small electrical convection hot plates are pretty amazing too. Put a Lodge dutch oven on top and that's all the oven you need.

@VikingReacts Год назад

Those little triangle sections of wasted storage would make a nice spot for an open storage spot. Some space for a book you read in bed or a charging dock for your phone/watch etc. Or maybe even for "self protection" against unwanted nightly guests?

@Orangie2008 Год назад

One space-maximizing thing that I did on our shuttle bus build was to make bottom drawers in the kitchen that double as toe kicks. That may not seem like much space, but it really adds up.

@MommaSkelly Год назад

I second this!!!! Never "too much" storage options.

@brandonbuchwitz7638 Год назад

I have Renovated my own Rv in the past. And boy oh boy the pain and suffering is astronomical. But well worth it when someone compliments your work. Keep going and it will be beautiful. Don’t forget charging ports. Both types of usb and cup holders. Also add some rubber strips to the back side of your cabinets for rubbing.

@terdsie Год назад

Personally, regarding the weight, I would find a scale (think of a truck stop with Cat scales) and get a baseline weight, then check it on occasion as I go. This is a great series, Jason. I'm looking forward to the next few years of content.

@ScottEdmonds Год назад

This is exactly what I was going to recommend as well. Weight is critical for a RV, it's so easy to go over weight and have a dangerous situation while towing.

@JustBreCreates 4 месяца назад

From somw who grew up camping in a Pop Up Tent Trailer the more storage you can add the better because you always seem to need something youd never expect to need when your on the road 😊

@stevewright2241 Год назад

An Idea for the Airstream - Your Airstream needs a disco ball mounted to the ceiling or better yet on a mechanical arm on the outside that you can swing out and then you can hold dances at the RV park blasting out some Bee Gee toons. Don’t forget to pack your leisure suit and gold chains. I promise you will be the only Airstream to have one.

@GrayRaceCat Год назад

🤣🤣🤣

@patshipp9195 Год назад

Idea: That wasted curf space - you could put some kind of battery can lights for night lights. Don't know if I explained that right but hopefully you got the idea. Nice job so far. 💖💖🙏🙏💖💖

@JoshuaMartelli Год назад

My dude you are crushing this build. Such a helpful video. A few thoughts… motion activated led puck lights for inside the cabinets for nighttime rummaging, cup holders on either side of the bed cabinets for coffee in bed, and…think about a flip down TV for the ceiling for Netflix and chill on those rainey days… keep hustling!!

@supernat1978 Год назад

Regarding tire blowouts, I would highly recommend investing in a tire monitoring system. We had a blowout that destroyed multiple propane lines, and we got lucky that's all it did. Bought a tire monitor system, and the very next trip detected a huge leak in my truck tires that would have blown out. Saved hundreds

@joekellyou Год назад

This makes me want to see “Bourbon Sailing” and see what you’d make in like an old ~35’ sailing boat

@scottaxness3971 Год назад

Idea re: weight. You could have used the existing bottom and existing wall as two of the 4 sides of your bed storage carcasses, saved a lot of work and weight, there wouldn’t have been all the kerf cuts and then more work to hide them and then sand them and then rubio them. Car makers have learned the best part is no part. Re: mindset of tiny spaces and mobile spaces is that everything has to do 2 or three things. Like the top of mattress platform is the bottom of the storage cubbies, the bedroom wall should be the wall, the inside of a cabinet and the other side of the wall, change from “surface-stud-surface” mentality. Re: waterlines, insulate between them and the cold but leave them exposed to the inside as much as possible for freeze protection. Some of the best camping with least humans is in the “shoulder seasons” weather isn’t as reliably perfect . Great build, you are rocking it, thanks for sharing it in such an honest way, from your neighbor in 97062.

@richseifert2026 Год назад

Jason, you prevent the majority of blowouts by monitoring your tire pressure with a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). I bought a TST branded system and I’ve been very pleased with it’s performance. You can set the low pressure and the high pressure alarms. Low pressure alarm will alert you if the tire pressure falls below the low-set threshold and the high … well … you know. Rationale, you have a slow leak and your pressure goes down … you might not know and keep driving - eventually shred the tire and cause thousands of dollars in damage. The high pressure alarm will alert you to axle/hub/dragging brake issues, which will over-pressure your tire and cause a blowout. The TPMS alerts you BEFORE the damage occurs. I’m enjoying your build. We bought a new 2017 Airstream and sold it last year … too many problems … live in an HOA and I couldn’t effectively work on it at my home. And the problems were countless due to such epically poor build quality. I fantasize about getting an old one and doing exactly what you did … have a specialty shop lift the shell, do a new frame (line-x), but I’d prefer a poly-floor so if it leaks the wood floor won’t rot. But otherwise, then do exactly what you’re doing. But it’s a fantasy. Can’t do it where we live. So I’m living vicariously through you. Keep up the great work!

@nunya2752 Год назад

For those back corners, you could do a lamp / charging station on each side with a place for keys and wallets.

@lyledal Год назад

I just noticed that it is an "International Land Yacht." For some reason, I freaking love that.

@Boolfrawg Год назад

That standing and staring phase is ridiculously relatable.

@zifnabalias5062 Год назад

in a RV or trailer, every single inch is needed for storage. the head board could work for laptop/tablets. or a nook for books accessible from the front (panels that pop-out) the corners - frankly that's a huge amount of storage in trailer terms.

@ryebread6790 Год назад

first time commenter long time fan-----loved this video especially the end addressing concerns and taking feedback on your own project build. such a great channel and excited to see what you do with the airstream!

@tfwoodcraft Год назад

While building and designing, just keep in mind that your trailer is mostly just for sleeping and the occasional rain shower. We have an RV and a young son and all we do is sleep and brush our teeth in there and then we try to hang out outside as much as possible. Just want to bring this up so you don't waste too much time and effort making beautiful features and creature comforts inside that will only get used once or twice. Make it look nice, but keep it as light weight and utilitarian as possible. Think: outlets, lights, access to commonly needed things like food and change of clothes, and then secure storage as far as the eye can see.

@kentonelmore Год назад

Favorite part of this Airstream series so far = how often Jason references his side piece. 🤣

@007KrausBean Год назад

Looks amazing. I hope the weight is not going crazy. RV cabinets don't have backs against the wall since they are not seen and they just add weight to the entire builds. Might save a million hours of kerffing.

@AllAroundDetailing 5 месяцев назад

As talented of a woodworker you are, I love the fact that you don't take yourself too seriously and have a great sense of humor while sharing your awsome skills with us. Thank you!!

@bobbytwoshoe8851 Год назад

A lot of European caravan and boat builders use 9mm ilomba faced poplar plywood sheets, which is incredibly light, but strong. Really great for times you don’t need 18mm birch. I used it in lightweight speaker design, and it can be magically weightless. We did have a 4x8 CNC though… ahem…. LOVE THE CHANNEL, keep making!!!

@99andrianmonk Год назад

Nice job, Jason. For someone doing it for the first time you seem to be thinking a lot of how to handle the unexpected. Cudos to you. As you pointed out if you miss considering all potential occurrences, the way you're building it will allow you to access the areas of concern. And, for those you haven't contemplated, well then a learning lesson. Keep moving forward, Captain or should I say Admiral (since it is an Airstream International Land Yacht).

@JohnChaplin Год назад

always good to see how they do things on modern yachts. Very good at making use of tight spaces and lots of storage.

@retroandgaming Год назад

I love how you left some Burbon Storage in the front (or back..) of those cabinets for those times when your crossing the boarder to places with cheaper Burbon!

@LeslieLanagan Год назад

Your humor is what keeps me coming back. I love the muttering to yourself the most. So creative.

@kenn5711 Год назад

Jason, why have you doubled-up the plywood for the "saddle bag" storage boxes? You have two layers. First you covered the under-storage, then you built the storage boxes. If you remove the two-part under storage plywood tops, the bottom of the upper boxes closes off the under storage. Food for thought...

@-ZIO Год назад

Im 3 weeks behind and just catching up on this Airstream series now. I wish you would have called me earlier. Too late now but building trailer interiors was job I had for a few summers between semesters in college. So for a guy that doesnt know what he is doing, your doing fairly well IMHO. So your conscious of weight thats good, but also be conscious of WHERE the weight is. Weight you add behind the axles will need to be off set with the same weight in front of the axles. So plan for that as best you can now, and its good that your keeping an account of how much material you have used so you should get pretty close. The old saying goes... " a nose heavy airplane flies poorly, a tail heavy airplane flies once." Weight layout is key for a safe towing (and flying) experience. Ciao

@johnr5343 Год назад

Nice job here. You may have looked into this already but an airstream interior is much like a boat. There are a few good books out there especially This Old Boat that talk about interior design and construction. I see people with tile installed and huge home type stoves etc. way too heavy. Keep at it. I grew up traveling with my family in an airstream. We’ll worth your time and skill- JR

@Yackhammer75 Год назад

A suggestion if you'd like. The pieces under your side storage cabinets that are the original tops of the bottom storage compartments. You could possibly remove that extra layer, let the bottoms of the cabinets serve duel purpose much like you stated early on in the video, and use them as part of your separating wall or even for an overhead storage cubby around the bed. You already have a starting point for the scribe contour so you might be able to fit them in with minimal adjustment to their existing shape. it would be a minimal weight savings but there none the less. Not trying to tell you how to do anything as I'm more clueless then you are on all of it, just trying to help a brother out with an idea and your concerns for weight. I would imagine that trailer can handle a lot more weight then people think it can.

@kalpgarg Год назад

Loving the series

@jerrystrojny3900 Год назад

I'm sure others may have already said this...I wouldn't bother with backs on any of the cabinets...weight savings galore. Thoroughly enjoying the build. Can't wait to see each step. An Airstream is one of my dream campers. Cool you are taking us along for your adventure of outfitting it.

@rob_beaumont Год назад

Loving the series! Have you thought about weight distribution front to back? Trailers get unstable if too much weight is at the back. Can't wait to see what you build in the rest of it!

@Casmige Год назад

Indeed!!. Avoiding the “death wobble”!!

@sabastian151 Год назад

He's building back to front genius

@Elevateyourselfdaily Год назад

Great job!! Can’t wait to see it finished

@Shovel_Cat Год назад

I think it’s great that you’re being humble about not knowing what you’re doing. I think the thing for everyone to remember is that while you may not have any experience with building out an rv you’ve got years of experience with wood working and the tools for it, so yeah the wood working still comes off great. You’ve also been consulting with rv experts and doing research. It’s like if a chef specializing in French cuisine starts experimenting with Indian dishes, they’ve got a great base skill set to start from. Anywho looking forward to seeing how it all pans out.

@RatelLaw Год назад

Thank you for sharing your expertise

@leslieblackshear802 Год назад

Love seeing this transformation!

@deancase8951 Год назад

It’s a fantastic start! Great vision and plan, even if you struggled a bit at first. The reward will be worth it!

@ryanperini2147 Год назад

Awesome job Jason!! I love the episodes you put together!! The content you create is informative, inspirational and entertaining. Thank you for everything you do for your viewers!!

@andrewbrown8148 Год назад

Wow Jason, I know you're in the initial stage, but this is a really cool reno on this Airstream~!! I think you've done a great job so far with piecing the bed and storage area together. You say that you don't know what you're doing, but I see a lot of thought being put into this, so Bravo~!! Can't wait to see how this project turns out~!

@advicevice Год назад

I would add some screen to the vents for the outside access storage, just to keep the critters out.

@tonywhitley6929 Год назад

This is awesome! I loved converting a bus. Skoolies are great. I have watched a dear friend rebuild 2 airstreams and they are gorgeous when complete. I just have too many kids and would need a semi to pull any camper big enough for our crew. Tip: cut in conduit runs. You will want technology, charging, and low voltage lights everywhere. 18g wire for 12v stuff is small so it doesn’t take a lot of space. It’s total overkill, but running some 1” flex conduit now will be a great idea. Regardless of open of closed wiring, you should start to think about your low voltage now. If not your amazing work will be done and then you will be trying to hide wires later.

@imsowright90 Год назад

I like how you addressed all the concerns. Looking good.

@J297WFD Год назад

The dead space in the corners is space you really need in a trailer. You could cut out lids that just sit in place like the bottom. Then you have a place for more clothes, a safe, guns, charging ports etc…

@bobdankiewicz9939 Год назад

Those kerfed corner pockets would make a great hiding place for your top shelf bourbon. Like one of the other commentors said, incorporate some USB charging there for your cell phones. Hidden speakers for the A/V system might be nice as well. Perhaps some uplighting. Why did you do a full back for those cabinets anyway, it seems most RV cabinets I see have an open back and utilize the RV wall as the cabinet back. Perhaps make something like a face frame for the cabinet back to have some structure and a way to attach to the wall, but an open back means less material and weight savings. Love the build!

@teresalittrell5791 Год назад

I will never stay in a RV again they are like a oven in the summer 🥵and a icebox in the winter!!🥶Lessoned learned ..

@kriskorsmo Год назад

Looks awesome!

@als9119 Год назад

Such a pleasure watching you just have fun. Thanks for sharing it with us. I look forward to these videos every week. No pressure but keep ‘‘em coming. 😊

@KennethBaker53 Год назад

I'm really enjoying this series. I watch many RV videos, and seeing a newbie RVer's take on things and how to design the trailer is fun. Too often in life, we fall into "this is the way you do it" and don't take time for another perspective. Great series so far, and I look forward to seeing the progress.

@gtuttle4 Год назад

Looks great so far!

@billylusk3515 Год назад

You do the prettiest work ive ever seen, just beautiful.

@hdwoodshop Год назад

You’re doing a great job. Learned a few tricks along the way. The shaper origin is really carrying its own pretty well.

@AlanSprague Год назад

I have been a trailer user for years and never heard of the hinged matres that is genius!! I am going to get one for our trailer. Super fun build and really well thought out!!

@RFMongoose Год назад

It seems to me, that you should be packaging your templates, mass producing them, and selling them. I myself have no desire to undergo an airstream Reno, but I'd wager that there is a significant number of people who would appreciate this.

@MikeMarshall1411 Год назад

Same, but Id be curious if nearly every airstream has slightly different contours and each piece has to be custom to that exact camper.

@ignus9928 Год назад

Haha there's no way airstreams from that era would be consistent enough that templates that accurate would be transferrable

@cappy9282 Год назад

I used to build these for a living and I can assure you that every trailer might look the same they are not exactly the same. Having templates could save time and get you close to what you need but you will still be scribing every cut to get a good fit.

@reallunacy Год назад

He's brought this up before. The reason no templates exist is all the airstreams are a little different.

@scottjacoby2594 Год назад

I imagine it also depends on the mechanical build out and body work that goes into each refurbished airstream. That type of thing will vastly affect the interior dimensions, especially if the mechanical/body work was DIY’d.

@elmerezpeleta2728 Год назад

Jason, I always find your vids so amusing! Can't wait to see your finished Airstream! Thanks for all the great content - from your neighbor north of the Columbia River!

@MadMonk67 Год назад

I know that feeling of just thinking and thinking about something and at some point, you just gotta go for it and adjust as needed. Enjoying the build so far and look forward to how it ends up.

@user-mz7sb2ku2x Год назад

Self Closing drawers will add a little weight..but they will not open in transit(we have them in our Airstream) and they are so much nicer than the cheap ones Airstream uses. Don't forget phone chargers near the bed with a place to keep the phone at night. Don't forget a place for a garbage can. Tour a newer Airstream...they have a knack for using every nook and cranny. Small cabinets with only 5-6 inches of depth can be used for small propane bottles, rolls of toilet paper, garbage bags or can goods. Fun project...keep up the good work.

@edwardsimmons3721 Год назад

It is always slow going when building. Great that you are modularizing the platform.

@AJamesCo Год назад

I think the work you're doing here is pretty amazing. Building out an RV is something I want to do. I would add 2 points to watch out for: 1. Flex. The RV is going to flex and move so the tighter you make things, the more likely it is to cause damage while flexing. Most RVs I've seen actually have more gap than you'd think. 2. Weight distribution is as important as total weight. You need to know how much weight you have in front and behind the axles and keep the ratio about 60% in front and 40% to the rear.

@daveschaaf6067 Год назад

Rather than a wall separating the bedroom, what if you had a curtain that you could slide shut and open as necessary. I would think it would help make it look much more spacious during the day.

@libertybell144 Год назад

This is an amazing structure! I am building out a van with little to no previous woodworking experience, so I find it really encouraging to see that even you have to stand there and think for a good long time about what to do next. I am really enjoying this series.

@Danman1972 Год назад

Looks great so far! You can always weigh the trailer at some truck scales. Not sure if you did it empty or not. Maybe worth doing that now and then at the end. Also, you could always keep account of the full sheets you used and weigh the scraps to get a pretty accurate amount of weight. Also, you might be of what up at the nose verses the tail. Heaviest over the axles. Will effect how the well the trailer pulls.

@GraphicDesignerStephen Год назад

Looking good! Something to think about is on a camper, especially one that is relatively small, is that walls are often more of a pain than they’re worth. The bathroom obviously needs walls. Beyond that? Just leave it open space.

@cappy9282 Год назад

Well thought out design! I was one in last video that had concerns with acces to storage and potential maintenance issues but i think you nailed it as far as usability and serviceability. Keep up the great work!

@jjfordingpoursoulstudios8581 Год назад

The Airstream tag by the door is perfect! Can't wait to see this finished!

@jrkrahn9717 Год назад

One of the biggest reasons I watch this channel is, the honesty is and there is no fakeness about you.

@fischerjade Год назад

Love this channel, great content. One think I don't understand that all RV builders ignore is there isn't a pass through channel to push wires from the front to the back. If you need any electricity in the RV you need to get creative. The big one is to put a transmission line to the backup camera. You can put in a PVC conduit that is cut in half and it can be hidden behind everything in the top corner and be upholstered or painted. If mounted to the wall you could event use this as a beam to hang your cabinets.

@stefboulas Год назад

Awesome work Jason! ❤

@ryanperini2147 Год назад

When you get to it eventually, if you haven’t thought it. For extra storage you can incorporate drawers in the toe kick for the kitchenette area.

@padders1068 Год назад

Jason! Good work, loving this series! 🙂

@pierrebrodeur1492 Год назад

Your videos are always a great start to my Saturday mornings...Great build!

@SimplyUnsafe Год назад

One thing we did in our camper full gut and re-build was to mimic what some van campers were doing to save weight. You laminate 1/8" luan to either side of a 1/2" polystyrene foam insulation board. It makes an incredibly strong and lightweight material for building. Even the countertops were made the same way with a laminate sheet instead of luan on the top for a custum kitchen counter... though we should have painted the luan on the underside to seal it because it ended up warping a little. Typical campers use a structural frame with a 1/4" ply face. I am a lot happier with the result of the foam board.

@jlansdale536 Год назад

Loving this.

@NathanTalbertWoodworking Год назад

Loving this series. I had just begun thinking about plans to build a camper topper for my truck before these videos came out. It's not exactly the same thing, but I'll definitely be able to use this for inspiration.