Tweaks and Leaks: More Small Camper Ideas

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A few more product reviews, fine tuning and fix-ups as I continue to make my little fiberglass trailer perfect for me.
*****NOTE SEPT 26, 2020: The Auto-Vox Wireless solar backup camera is not longer working! After hearing about other complains from my viewers, it appears to be a poor quality product. DO NOT BUY!!! SP
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To find out more about Trillium OutBack trailers, visit: trilliumtrailers.com/
Products mentioned in this video (Amazon Affiliate Links*):
Note: I have removed the link to Auto-Vox due to quality issues with the product
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How I get around:
Trailer: 2008 Outback by Trillium
Tow Vehicle: 2010 Jeep Liberty, 6 cyl 3.7L gas engine, 4WD, over 160,000 km
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@danmanx2 4 года назад

Slim, I love the fact that when you encounter a problem, you describe what happened EXACTLY and how you fixed it. You are a very talented individual. I am, as always, pumped for your next video.

@Count_Smackula 4 года назад

I really like the backup camera setup! Please post a long-term review once you've gotten significant use out of it.

@papajeff5486 4 года назад

Slim, your attention to the maintenance of your trailer is top-notch. Your willingness to attend to things with a sense of DIY gives me more courage with my trailer. The result is that I repaired my shower and did a better job of it than the original builders. (That bar is set fairly low.) Thank you for being a leader in this respect. Your videos are always good, sometimes beautiful, sometimes helpful, sometimes both. I went small with my trailer, although not as small as you, for my wife is with me. Smaller is easier to maintain, cool, heat, clean and move. Again we are following your lead. Thank you for the video work you do, sharing your wisdom. It’s always a pleasure to find your contributions on the RU-vid. Texas

@judyrsf 4 года назад

You have such awesome ideas! You make me think of my late husband a lot. He could come up with ideas to fix anything and I miss him so much. Love your videos and all the wildlife you show. Keep traveling, be safe, and be happy!!!

@oceanside9508 4 года назад

Sorry for your loss.

@intelligentdesign9911 3 года назад

Sounds like you were blessed with a wonderful husband. You never know how a simple video can be a gift to the heart. Hugs sister.

@daisymae3511 4 года назад

Another good video...! I use SOFT material for my shower curtain. They do not leak, dry quickly & fold with a small footprint. One I just bought at Walmart the other day is Better Homes & Garden Ultimate Shield Shower Liner, white, 100% waterproof. 😊

@kathryntaylor4608 4 года назад

Thank you, I used to rush to destinations for work but now that I'm retired, no rush, enjoy the journey.

@ScubaSteveCanada 4 года назад

The ONLY exception for me is getting as far south, as quick as I can, to start my snowbirding and avoid the snow (doesn't always happen though). The rest of the driving ... there's no rush.

@keithhicks1750 4 года назад

I think the trailer companies should pay you a good salary to design their trailers. You have more practical experience than they have. Thanks slim.

@GundamDroid 4 года назад

Seriously! They need to hire actual users as designers. Not some person thats never stepped outside an office or never wore jeans.

@TheOtherBill 3 года назад

Not as a designer, but as a QC tester with input to the designers.

@gladyswilson6479 4 года назад

I need a minute to get over that water draining OMG.

@janmariolle 4 года назад

That was a yucky mess....but as always, you share a great attitude and sense of humor. I really enjoy your posts.

@laurab9247 3 года назад

I appreciate your final advice: “Take your time,...” Thank you, Slim.

@ThePlanet_L.I. 4 года назад

Speechless what if u haven't noticed the water gathering until hot summer weather that smell would be unbearable, glad u took noticed and rectified the problem 👍🏾

@bettygarcia5963 4 года назад

I just love your update on the shower. Very ingenious! You always come up with great ideas!

@j.patrickmoore9137 4 года назад

As you were drilling the holes, I was thinking back to the hack for an MGB, drilling holes in the bottom of doors to let water drain out, to aviod the door rusting out from the inside. I would say, "Luckily, I had a Midget," but owning an MG is like owning a boat: the two best days are the day you buy it, and the day you sell it.

@P_RO_ 4 года назад

Owning a vintage British car turns you into a mechanic or a foreign car owner.

@chaosncheckt9356 4 года назад

Always look forward to your videos Slim. We pull a small tear drop and last year on our 3xmonth trip, we searched for a good camera to watch to the rear as we drive. Found something similar to what you got, but instead of a dedicated monitor as you have, that system used an app on your smart phone. Had some good reviews, but terrible customer support so in the end we opted to hard wire a FURRION 7" camera. Service center ran the power cord direct to our trailer tail light. What a huge difference and we were able to ditch those shaky aftermarket mirror extensions. Hope you are more successful with your hanging cook ware than we were. No matter how secure we thought they were, something always fell off. Nature of the beast in small trailers, so we keep everything secure in drawers and then when camped at a location for a few days, may hang them up. There is no hurry when traveling when you're pulling your home/room behind you. We are always under the speed limit and in the slow poke lane whenever possible. Curious, I know your trailer isn't that heavy, but have you considered adding a sway bar? Our tear drop is around 3200lbs loaded (full water tanks etc.) and while there is no requirement for a sway bar on a trailer of that weight, we use one and feel more confident and safe pulling the trailer.

@maybee... 4 года назад

Love the bungie strap idea, bubble envelopes for small heavy items is brilliant! Wow, all that water hiding in your floor well is scary, nothing like a mold feature.

@wvbonbonqueen 4 года назад

Another great video Slim, we expect nothing less and are never disappointed either. I always love seeing what you have improved your camper with in each of these videos, and find that you are a lot like us, frugal and you have lots of common sense. I bet draining out all of that water, lightens the load of the camper. lol I was amazed at how much water came out of those spaces. Now at least if you have any leaks the water has somewhere to go, instead of just hanging out in the body of your camper. Good Job!!!! Oh and when you said that if we get excited we should stop and relax a bit, before driving on, I would never make it anywhere with that attitude, these crazy drivers now adays always stress me out. LOL Must be another reason I stay so close to home too. lol

@pilchard2000 4 года назад

those new shower brackets are a stroke of genius , amazing .

@ftkinsella 4 года назад

Wow that was a lot of water. Nice repair. Cheers!!!

@patrickbodine6010 4 года назад

About 12 pounds of water weight. Oh, wait... that would be about almost 5.4 kilos.😊

@janmoline 4 года назад

Genius! You remind me of my Dad (highest compliment I can give anyone!) as he made modifications to our 20' motor home (for my mother's sake). I really appreciate you sharing your great mods and tweaks!!! Happy Trails, as Roy Rogers used to say!

@andrewschroeder925 4 года назад

I wish your videos were longer, but I’ll take what I can get... 🍻Slim

@thisoldman5386 4 года назад

I have worked with pvc fittings for decades. The simple brackets you made blew me away - so simple, so effective. I am not sure I would have thought of that. I don't have a use for them right now, but I won't forget that idea, either.

@samuelfink4799 4 года назад

Slim, you have to be one of the most creative people I have come across,. It shows not only in your ingenuity in addressing problems but also in your creativity in making your videos. I am currently waiting on the title to an Aliner to which the dog and I will be new the owners and people like you have inspired me to live life to the fullest in the time that I have left. Thanks

@ScubaSteveCanada 4 года назад

Hi Slim, for pots & pans, rather than an Amazon envelope, I use microfiber cloths and oven mitts and place them between other pots/pans nested together - they prevent the rattling and can actually be used for another purpose.

@theresadupuis8475 4 года назад

Hi SLIM 👍👍GREAT Advice As Always GOD BLESS EVERYONE 💖

@weekendlovinggypsy1737 4 года назад

Need to get yourself a solar bug zapper. Love your videos!!!

@lindawoods6841 4 года назад

So cool that the camera comes with a little solar panel. Love your videos and thank you for sharing.

@southernrockiesselfreliance 4 года назад

Great advice for the highway 🤙🏼

@CarolSue422 4 года назад

Slim Potatohead - the MacGyver of trailer mods. Thanks Slim!

@wysiwyg1drake 4 года назад

Your edits always surprise me. Thank you for your hard work

@Delilaah57 4 года назад

You are so right about the 100% concentration! Excellent video again, thank you!

@wesleymcgonagle3394 4 года назад

I have travelled all over Australia when I lived there. There was these billboards and electronic signs on the major highways saying "drive to stay alive pull over and have a cuppa tea..." Great advice... and I did! The little outback is coming along great mate.

@mr-rosh 4 года назад

Great video to get your mind off of every day issues and relax for a bit. Thank you, much appreciate it!

@AlexC-ed1yy 4 года назад

Slim, you make my day with your videos, thank you!!!!

@kathyowens9901 4 года назад

That shower is nothing short of genius, excellent job, love your channel.

@klouism1 4 года назад

Some really great ideas and great fixes. You come up with some really good solutions. Keep having fun.

@jstonelondon 4 года назад

GREAT VIDEO. I love your practical solutions

@joeburns9478 4 года назад

I’m a sub fairly new. You , sir, are a genius. So many ideas and not just for trailers. So many other applications. Keep them coming. Enjoy all your vids. Thank you for all your efforts.

@bellabella6814 4 года назад

I see all your videos !! I wish I can live there in the forest 🌳 in a trailer like you

@loganholmberg2295 4 года назад

Love what you're doing to your trailer. From the solar mods all the way to the extra stabalizer jacks you added.

@arthurc1971 4 года назад

Hi Slim, great video, that drain portion was shocking, glad you caught that in time. Have fun and be safe on the road!

@rickrentz6602 4 года назад

Thanks Slim for the advice on the fiberglass trailer. Just sold our Aliner and now am the happy owner of an Escape 17B. Your creativity is appreciated!

@sharonmarks7192 4 года назад

I really enjoy your channel and videos. When I first decided I wanted an RV, I researched and researched. I fell for the A-frames and the fiberglass makes. That's around the time I started watching your channel. I've learned a lot from you. Your last words of advice are so on point, though. I've learned them from making some mistakes. Especially, never drive when you're tired. It's too easy to make dangerous mistakes. Thanks.

@davids.4760 4 года назад

I really appreciate and respect your ingenuity Slim!

@janebray9392 4 года назад

Wow!!! Great renos!!! I am hunting down a cast iron that size, since its just me and hubby. I was looking at the floor plans for our custom Taylor Coach, and came up with a area to make a changing room, its just the entryway(34"×45") to our trailer, but right outside the bathroom, so with a curtain and a expandable rod, got a change room!! I told hubby I had a SP moment!🤣😅😁😎

@mjm3852 4 года назад

Love the rear camera idea. That might just be perfect for our slide -in truck camper. I've been saving a large amazon bubble wrap envelope on my 5th wheel sofa for a month wondering what to do with it. Now I know!! Thanks Slim for sharing!

@cyberi4a 4 года назад

You're always so clever to come up with these fixes/changes you do.

@JD-vb5ib 4 года назад

Backup cam! Ladder! Stabilizer jacks! THANKS! Probably buying a Scamp this weekend!

@pamelahutzell1483 4 года назад

I love to watch your videos! They make you think outside the box! Great work! My camper stays in camp, nothing to tow it. But still camp in it all of the time. Thank you!!

@trailladymtb7700 4 года назад

Slim...i don't own a trailer, but this is my favorite channel i subscribe to. I wish your episodes were 45.min. to an hour. BRAVO! i learn so.much. You are little engineering genius. Take care, be safe.

@hermitgirlwanders9162 4 года назад

One of your best videos! (But I say that after every one of them!) 💚

@sky02148 4 года назад

I've been watching you for a while now, just never made a comment, but wanted to let you know, yoir videos are awesome, so much information. I feel like when I do finally get on the road I want to be caravaning with you, the who knoes all. Thanks for sharing and as always stay safe, safe travels, and God bless love ya Nancy

@MacgyverSharon 4 года назад

"Macgyver Slim" ! You're on my "Macgyver hero" list!! 😉 ☮❤🕉

@Roarmeister2 4 года назад

Slim, your ingenuity never ceased to amaze me. Thanks again.

@dncook1955 3 года назад

The few seconds it takes to put that curtain up is a small price to pay for a shower before going to bed. So will say just drive into town. I will never drive into town for a shower when I can shower onboard. Great job. Love your ideas and thanks for sharing.

@richardchurch3146 4 года назад

Ahh.. Good Video! That's my reaction, when I see a Slim video just posted. Much like yours to a good cup of coffee. Just makes your day. :)

@1hjehje 4 года назад

I really like the rear view camera. Being solar powered makes it really convenient. Thank you for the video.

@kodiakcopilot 4 года назад

How about the cheap aluminum carabiners to hang the shower curtain? Then it would be a snap to hang😁

@ndlz1 4 года назад

Spud McGhee 💖 the wealth of information you dish out. Thank you!🙏🏻

@raphaelsanchez4797 3 года назад

You are indeed a very talented individual. I have absolutely no interest in living out of a trailer, but you sure make me captivated. I really appreciate the detail in your videos. There was one with you fetching water from a stream and I thought it, like most of your videos, was very well done and serene-like. So, I guess I'm enjoying this experience through you. I wish you longevity, many more safe travels, and great health.

@loginregional 4 года назад

That ladder is awesome by the way, I have its 10.5 foot brother (collapses down to 2.5 feet) just bought from Wally Mart for CAN$103 + HST. WATCH YER THUMBS.

@kellym4007 4 года назад

I have the exact same trailer, owned it for 8 years, and much to my surprise I had the same kind of water buildup you showed in your video. I had no idea this could happen. I drilled four holes to help it drain and will silicone some mesh screen over the holes soon too. Had a leak in the front window last year and I assumed the water just evaporated but instead it really collected. Never would have checked this without your video - thanks!

@azclaimjumper 4 года назад

I've read most of the comments AFTER watching your video which shows your "tweaks" & enjoyed a cup of hot flavored coffee. I'm taking a couple of days off from hiking after having just completed the 25 mile overnighter on the Rim to Reno hike. "Social Distancing" at its best.

@wallywal6139 4 года назад

Hey Slim - I've gotten so many good ideas from you. With my SUV and a-frame, I'm over 30 feet long so backing up is challenging at times. I just ordered the Auto-Vox system and can't wait to try it out. Thanks again!

@positivelybeautiful1 3 года назад

Such a resourceful person! I don’t have any camper, scamp, or trailer. Still enjoying watching, perhaps one day I will. Thank you S.

@hansostlund4626 4 года назад

Right sir when veiwing your stabilizers you should check out the german Alko-Kobers stuff, they are great at this

@carolm7828 4 года назад

You are simply brilliant!😁. I like responsible drivers! They’re the Best! Have a Wonderful summer Slim!

@christinemeyer547 4 года назад

ALWAYS love seeing your videos! Especially now that you've joined the fiberglass world!

@gerardbauer4035 4 года назад

WOW! That was a lot of water. So many great ideas. You never cease to amaze me. This video was a nice change. Really enjoyed it. Thanks Slim. Be well and play safe.

@PeaceChanel 3 года назад

Peace… Shalom… Salam... Namaste and Thank You so much for All that you are doing for our Mother Earth 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ❤

@lancerevell5979 4 года назад

A pack of great ideas and mods! I guess that filthy water didn't stink enough to be noticible, luckily. Good to get rid of that nastiness!

@pianogal853 4 года назад

Clever idea to put the little PVC pipe pieces in the elbow before cutting it! Strengthens and stabilizes your homemade brackets!

@daretodream...898 4 года назад

Mr. Slim P., I love the way your mind works. You are very solution oriented. Love your videos.

@stevec2665 4 года назад

I would be interested in seeing how you apply those snaps to different materials

@hosephine1 4 года назад

Yes, please.

@jfalbo 3 года назад

Ditto

@annavallentin4662 4 года назад

Great tips with clear explanations of both the why and the how. Also, it's fun to see how your video creative and editing skills are developing! Notable are your transition from your intro to your main content by "showing" us your laptop screen, placement of captions (e.g. on the back of your laptop, on the inside of the Auto-vox box lid), the picture-in-picture about things you're discussing coupled with your composition to allow room for the picture-in-picture. Another well done video!

@leem200 11 месяцев назад

You make all these ideas sound so simple, and they are to do them. Nevertheless, I know it took a lot of thought and time to find the solutions to every problem, so really appreciate your sharing them with us and now we do not have a headache over it. I will be using a lot of them. Love the shower arrangement. Especially the curtain rod. Think it is my favorite. Peace!

@vansgardens2304 4 года назад

Tuesdays with Slim would be a great RU-vid channel name. Great video as usual 👍🏻

@Greg65 4 года назад

Slim, i really enjoy your videos and love your great (yet simple) ideas/solutions....watching faithfully from South Africa (Caravan/camping/off-road & outdoors is a huge market here).

@johnpaulgarcia6906 4 года назад

You get better gas mileage now with the new camper and towing vehicle man that's awesome

@juanvazquez-torres5676 4 года назад

That you great job I always enjoy your videos 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🍻

@loreneknight9755 4 года назад

Slim, stellar info, as usual. You are so inventive & have that mind that delves into all those unpredictable circumstances. Keep up the good work, keep me sir!

@larrygiacomino8449 4 года назад

Leaks are a big deal in all campers. Love to see you do an episode on protecting the wood sandwich floor from rotting out. About the only real issue with the small fiberglass campers. Love your videos!

@ChrisOh 4 года назад

Very nice transitions 😉👍. I appreciate the thought you put into your upgrades and video production.

@ADONAIsays-so 4 года назад

I wondered if that wasn't supposed to be drilled as dains by the fender wells. GREAT idea on storing a ladder. I've been trying to figure out how to do it this RV doesn't have a ladder installed. I really like that back up camera....I may have to invest in one.

@hellbent03 4 года назад

These types of videos might be my favorite. I love the adventures but for those that have travel trailers and modify them these videos are awesome. But please also keep posting your adventures! Thanks!

@hoser20000 3 года назад

Hey Slim! I had a notion that maybe you could try making a cassette shower. It would be like a small drain pain for a base with a ladder type surround. The only thing to add would be a drain line and a small pump/hose unit and you are in business. The whole thing could hide under a seat or in the truck. You would only put water in it when you shower.

@hollymelville462 3 года назад

Your videos are so great - I don't even have a camper, but I love watching you. My husband and I are just getting into camping, so I subscribe to several channels to get tips, tricks, and ideas - and yours is my favorite so far. I love your mix of tips, adventure, scenery - and of course your sense of humor! Keep 'em coming!

@kathrynstreet3314 3 года назад

My brother told me about you and I'm so glad he did because you are genius! Thank you for all your great ideas!! You just gained a new subscriber.

@tressessalon 3 года назад

Hello slim, I have been watching your videos for several days now and just want to tell you I am thoroughly enjoying your sense of humor and attention to details. I am getting close to retirement and I am definitely going to get some sort of small RV to do some traveling in, or possibly living in a full time. Not sure what the future holds, but all the videos on RU-vid on the subject are giving me lots to think about in preparation. Thank you again and keep up the good work!!😀🤗🍺

@rebekahleonard2884 4 года назад

I needed some "Watch Slim's Mind GO!"....thanks!

@leedanielson7452 4 года назад

Man! Tons of great & very useful tips!!! Nice!😊👍

@josh3326 4 года назад

And that my friends, is How To Change the oil in a travel trailer

@Ra-zor 4 года назад

Great ideas and updates! Thanks for the video...

@meh1943 4 года назад

Been thinking that there might be a way to secure and store the shower rod .....to the ceiling itself....in its formed shape. The goal would be to be able to simply drop it down, already set up. Hmmmmmm. I love tinkering with my camping setup, so this video makes me happy!

@toronado455 4 года назад

Good driving advice. After draining your camper, you're probably a few pounds lighter! 😄

@ScubaSteveCanada 4 года назад

About 12 lbs lighter now (1.5 US gallons). Think of all the beer you can carry now Slim.

@richardduke9788 4 года назад

The first 2 were of utmost interest to me , camera and ladder . Thanks !

@MissMarinaCapri 4 года назад

WOW ! Great Detective Work ! And of course finding a solution. Very inspirational

@herojh 4 года назад

Hi Slim! Take a look at shower hooks, instead of rings. They'd go on without having to sting through the rod at all! 😊 The ones I use are kinda 'S' shaped and an open hook like a pirate hook hand. Such a great video as always.

@rockyroadblues100 4 года назад

Slim great offering well done

@corysherman6087 4 года назад

Love all these tips! Thanks Slim

@Elizabeth-rq1vi 4 года назад

Some really good ideas! Yesterday I spotted someone who looked like you in Calgary Shawnessy area, decided it wasn’t you, their hair was too long😂. And they didn’t seem as Slim as you, but it was neat thinking it was you. I was driving so investigating wasn’t practical.