Installing Insulation and Wiring The Trailer (Airstream Argosy Ep. 15)

[@AndyRawls]

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[@29lookingood]

What a roller coaster ride of a video. First I was super happy that you had a new video up 🤗. Then when the lights finally worked I'm sure you did a Happy Dance 😅🤣. The message to your kids, had me 😂🥰😭. And finally, your Dad, what a fantastic man. I can tell that you are both extremely proud of each other. 💙. Thank you Andy for taking us on this journey with you. Lastly, it is incredible to see how many people have contributed to this trailer. The Love, Support, Laughter and Thought that has gone into this trailer is truly uplifting. Thank you 💙

[@rustyaxelrod]

I got a SimpliSafe system a couple years ago. Works great! I had a little problem with cameras they fixed right away. They actually sent parts immediately, before receiving my returns, who does that these days? I like the flexibility of the components, you can set it up however you want it, add sensors, move move them around etc. set it up as simple or complicated as you want. Much better that the Big name system it replaced and monitoring is reasonably priced also. I’m not a rep for the company or anything, I just wanted to say I’m really happy with my system.

[@drewt3210]

Coming along nicely, Andy! Enjoy this time with your dad. When I was 39 I did a big remodel job working 6 days per week withe my dad for several months. He carried 3/4" sheets of plywood like a mule! Now I'm 44. Dad's had four brain surgeries and 2 heart surgeries in the past 2 yrs and has trouble walking. He's definitely not fit to be on a jobsite. My, how quickly things can change! You're making very special memories, wether you realize it right now or not. Cherish every minute of it!!!

[@keithhartzell579]

Love to see your videos. My mom actually worked in the Argosy factory in my hometown when I was a kid. I work in the same factory that now makes medical equipment. I am waiting for you to get your build done and I will show her the finished camper. She's 80 now and will sure get a kick out of it.

[@willettsworld7815]

Your wiring looks better than most factory built RV's. Even the high end manufacturers wiring looks helter skelter. Your doing great on this build. Thank you.

[@garymucher9590]

As with anything you do, the prep work is the most important. The finish is merely the cover up of everything you did preparing for that finish. So the prep work IS the real important step. Thumbs Up!

[@andrewsumwalt2013]

That whistle in the intro when the shell breaks loose gets me every time. Love it and cant wait to see how the interior takes shape!

[@shackman9566]

Thanks again for sharing Andy looks great. Have a nice day. Hope everyone stays safe in the gulf coast. I survived hurricane Alicia in 1983. I was living Just off of I 45 in South Houston. I had never experienced how amazingly powerful nature can be. It spawned tornados one after another. One of the twisters sucked the water right out the in ground swimming pool out side of my apartment and dumped it on to another apartment building and collapsed the whole second floor. No one was there and no got hurt. I had never seen tornados here in Pennsylvania but a year after I moved back to Pennsylvania 1985 we had a massive storm system come through that spawned at least five very powerful twisters that killed quite a few people. And did millions in damage. Sorry to go long but even after some 40 years I still look back in amazement.

[@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo]

Great vid, Andy! She's coming along nicely!!!!

[@campcookhenry]

Playing with fiberglass on a nice warm day, it brought back memories, waiting for the next video, this getting exciting, you and your family stay safe

[@dannyhanley4192]

This has been a wonderful series, cannot wait to see what you have planned for the interior!

[@BWYinYang]

Smart way of taping, that trailer going to be nice air tight and comfy.

[@Adam_Gray]

Enjoyed this segment Andy, great progress happening here! You should think about putting in a time-capsule for your kids and future grandkids!

[@xx1590]

Very slick idea with the shaper cutting the flexible grooves in the insulation sheets.

[@dennispope8160]

So glad you went with Battle Born Batteries! They’re the best in the business!

[@char_herm]

This video series is great! Love it Andy! Keep kicking butt!

[@charlenescott1726]

As someone who just acquired a 26 foot 76' argosy and knows NOTHING about electrical (ok, complete the circuit, but that's about it) - somehow this makes it look a little more manageable. Now, I just need my Nate (husband) to miraculously understand electrical as well as your Nate, ha!

[@williamellis8993]

Looks great, Andy. Every video is another step closer. Stay safe. Bill

[@argyleandplaidful]

Watching you strip and terminate the wires was so relaxing.

[@georgegrierson]

Enjoy your videos Andy... I have been having my own issues with an older Rockwood where they originally used OSB (aspencrap) to finish around the slide openings. Of course it got wet, and of course it swelled, and of course it got moldy... And of course I am not replacing it with the same materials. In actual fact, I cannot believe the original shoddy workmanship of the trailer. I'm told that it's the industry norm except if you purchase an Airstream...

[@vernonzehr]

Jeeze Louise... can't believe it's part 15 already. I remember the first one like it started yesterday.

[@silverlininghomestead3587]

Love your videos, Andy! We too are renovating an Airstream but are a little further behind you. Was thinking about paying someone to knock out the electrical but after watching your video we may consider doing something similar to what you've done here. Thank you to you and Nate!

[@jacquesgaudet47]

Great job Andy. We are looking forward to seeing all of this being completed. We have a similar project on the go and your videos are SUPER INFORMATIVE. Well done and keep it up! We spent all night last night watching all of them :) realizing this last video was posted 5 days ago! WE will definitely tune in for the next ones :)

[@mrmasterofall]

The end of this video made me itchy just watching haha. Love your videos can’t wait till she’s done and you get back into more woodworking!

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

I'd consider using something like Great Stuff (Pro) spray foam to fill the space between the insulation panels and aluminum ribs and any other gaps. The Pro gun gives you amazing control regarding bead size and placement as compared to the cans with the straws. I'd also consider putting something on the aluminum ribs to thermally isolate them from the interior framing/paneling. Having a thermal break can make a huge difference... As you well know from working on the trailer the heat transfers through the aluminum very easily. You want to try to stop it from reaching the inside of the trailer (same goes for cold if you travel somewhere cold).

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

It suddenly looks as though you have come on leaps n bounds! 👏👏🥳. Well done! x

[@ApexWoodworks]

Wow, Andy, you really moved the project ahead in this video, didn't you?! Congrats on getting all the wiring rough-ins done. Take care!!

[@AndyRawls]

Thanks Marty

[@joeslacker1020]

@@AndyRawls Do you guys happen to know where the grey/black water tank fullness meter is on these 70's argosy airstreams? Thanks again.

[@melindachitty2638]

Love seeing your progress!

[@chrishiggins1811]

The wiring is on point mate, wiring isn't made to be pretty as it hidden behind the face boards. Well done on restoring this and great job you have done too

[@keith4788]

Best part of the week!

[@davidwilliams6016]

I don’t know if you are doing his or not. But you should get the gun and foam at Home Depot and spray around the edges of the foam to seal and secure it. It’s really nice to adjust down to an 8th inch bead. Usually at hd on Sheetrock supply isle. Expands foam. In the big cans. Not the self contained kind but the one that screws on to a 50.00 Gun. Works awesome. Controlled and very precise

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Awesome job well its going to be well insulated

[@1978ranger]

Cant wait for the rest of the videos

[@sethdunlap9868]

Contouring the insulation across the inside of the leading edge of that camper is going to be an episode all its own... I am imagining some 1960's NASA engineers all running around with slide rulers and protractors. All chain smoking and cursing 🤣

[@jojoban2659]

I'm excited and sad at the same time. It feels like we're getting close to the end.

[@canaan5337]

I wonder how hot it is in that thing in Texas in the summer without insulation it's gotta be well over 100F in there I bet it got much cooler when they got the insulation installed.

[@hobbyaddict9908]

FWIW, marine grade wire has the conductors (actual copper wire) tinned or coated with a thin layer of tin. This helps eliminate corrosion. Making the installation much more permanent in severe situations such as boats and RVs, A bit more expensive initially but the long term payoff is fantastic.

[@ke5kqc]

Thanks for the video, it’s coming along nicely I know it’s a lot of work but in the end it’ll be worth it

[@Ontheroad13]

Great video, love the music. Reminds me of some Sturgill Simpson.

[@kidsZoneusmanpur]

Very nice👍👍👍

[@zarkeh3013]

built my own wire harness for a '78 EFI and it got complicated real quick. What I learned was if you don't have a wire schematic, your gonna have a fricked time. make ol' new again!

[@jonf6802]

These vids are dope. Production quality has gone WAY up too over the last year. Super excited to see where this channel is going.

[@athenarocar]

Love etrailer. Have just about every thing I need.

[@86abaile]

I never thought I'd see the day. An American using Wagos and not wire nuts. lol

[@snehmistry8860]

We use Wagos on our robotics team all the time. They are *the best* for connecting

[@trevors7842]

haha remodeling my parents house right now and thats all we use. soooooooo much better then wire nuts

[@Doesin]

Isn’t the connection “better” with nuts and electrical tape?

[@Diamond_Hammer]

Pretty sure wire nuts are banned in most countries in Europe, I'm always cringing when i see those in vids from the US.

[@Doesin]

@@Diamond_Hammer Perhaps it has to do with the voltage difference. In the US, the voltage is half.

[@linseybrunner4911]

Hey! I'm wondering if you have any footage specifically on the exterior/tow wiring details? Thanks! Enjoying watching tyour renovation, I am currently in process of a 78 Argosy Minuet!

[@jonathanperry3792]

Nice project.Think about PPE if you want to make it to 80.Of gassing of these material's is a thing.

[@MrKnotWright]

Please don't forget your smoke detector, CO detector, and propane leak detector ;-D its the firefighter in me.

[@Bigbirdlittledog]

Should have number 8 wired the fans whilst you worked. Looks good man

[@nordyfamily]

Great stuff!

[@VampyRagDoll]

I hope you and your family will be ok Andy.

[@dietrichnsons]

Awesome to see it coming along! You’re almost there! Keep knocking it out!

[@dylansousa5571]

Good video

[@stephanieswainson4464]

Do you make any video in the old style you used to use? With no talking just the sound of wood and tools?

[@heikowild1448]

Hello, if you had taken Amerflex for insulation, you could have saved yourself one work step. I still respect what you're doing. Carry on, it's fun to watch. Greetings from Bavaria... Heiko

[@jessicadoench4305]

What gauge wire did you use for your 12v fridge? My Argosy is 4 ft shorter than yours but Im struggling with the length of that circuit. Keep coming up with 6 or 8 awg which seems crazy.

[@calebkz]

I've decided you should paint the argosy matte black. Leave all the window trim exposed aluminum.

[@dan__________________]

I would use some glue on all of those adhesive backed wire holders. They will never stick otherwise.

[@oakleyjack7600]

Do you pretty confident that those past water leaks are not going to rear their head in the future.?

[@marklawrence8121]

So what is the reasoning for 10 and 12 gage wire for 12 volt led lighting?

[@aishtamiddances1148]

where is the link for Nate's blog where I can get a pdf?

[@AndyRawls]

You should be able to find it here: www.explorist.life/diy-solar-electric-install-on-a-1976-airstream-argosy/

[@jacobwhite8204]

You should make another atlatl but make a canE or bamboo dart

[@josephheston9238]

Are you wiring it for 50-amp service?

[@titinegruta9532]

Super.....super

[@olasod1]

I dont know where you live but where I live (northern of Sweden) fiber glass and all other wooly insulation is a big NONO on RVs. When the temp goes up and down moisture creates and accumulates in the wool. It will probably work fine for you as I guess you live in a sunny dry area. At least dont use it on low spots because there is the real trap for the water, and thats where you have the floor. Wood and water is never a good thing. Love your work 👍🏿🤜🏻🤙🏿

[@hdwoodshop]

How about the leaks?

[@xx1590]

You going to have a very nice custom camper but seeing your skills I have to wonder if you applied your time to what you excel at and charged a real rate for your time would it be more financially correct to buy a new Airstream camper ready to go? Or does it pencil out that you will have a very nice camper at nice savings from the cost of a new one, and I know there will be some "I did it myself satisfaction" in the completed camper.?

[@sharonoddlyenough]

If everyone only did projects if the calculations lined up as you say, there would be far fewer vintage trailers, cars, etc. restored.

[@xx1590]

​@@sharonoddlyenough Possibly true but I do not see that makes any difference in how our world goes around. I have known and seen MANY people who fill their yards with junk that could be restored but is not, let's call them faded dreams. Most people have dreams of restoring something or doing the unusual and they never happen. That is what life is all about, I was just curious what a guy with some obvious talents thought about the project being as feasible as he did when he started so sure he was going to be way ahead on the rebuild and have an economical camper for his family.

[@johnbaughman7281]

DC led lights are polarity sensitive so it will only work one way. Halogen DC bulbs don't care but led lights do.

[@joshayres3211]

Can we all just agree to stick to either red and black or brown and blue like where did white come from

[@g2macs]

SimpliSafe is that the same SimpliSafe system that can be over-ridden by a $3 transmitter from Amazon?

[@williamchildress1459]

Why did you peel half the insulation off ? It would compress to fit when you put the inner walls up giving you a higher R value.

[@dinahrawls7873]

william childress I agree that compressing the insulation will increase the r value per inch. We were concerned the thin aluminum panels would bow rather than keep the insulation compressed.

[@sbellock5]

Insulation should make it a little more cozy. Wiring sucks, looks pretty good to me.

[@Alderonn10]

19:45 Mark made me itch just watching it...

[@DJinNJ08830]

Ate you going to add air conditioning

[@almostanengineer]

Great video, it’s coming along nicely, but please wear your mask when doing anything with fiber-glas 😨

[@kevinschloss2199]

Are you and Matt Carriker related? It seems like you guys can do any/ every thing. Unbelievably awesome.

[@michaelcanto6175]

The the rapid moving camera has my head spinning it sucks man

[@miguelcolon5701]

hopefully etrailord does not sent there's products in opened boxes 20:55

[@davidwatson8142]

10 gauge wire for LED lights? That's like a using a nuke to kill a mouse.

[@kwajkid]

Stranded wire + 12V + long runs calls for much higher gauge than house wiring.

[@drewt3210]

@@kwajkid True. People don't realize how wire sizing changes with low voltage, if they're only used to running standard line voltage.

[@805gregg]

Without a slide it's still 1970's tech, just old

[@Death_trap_auto]

I am high as shit this is great

[@Yabba0408]

Ugh... Every channel gets produced and goes to "WHATS UP GUYS THANKS TO SIMPLY VPN SHADOW LEGENDS..." i loved the no music no talking - it's why this channel stood out. Still support the channel it just always seems to happen.

[@justinfacer621]

This video made me itchy

[@anriroze11]

Hmm okay, so vacation trailer, not one to live full time in... still interesting video though

[@Sidetops11]

Great. But paid promotion and multiple ads are tiresome. Reasonable to expect ads, but too many are intrusive. I didn't finish watching :/

[@ot9180]

Yav bu kadar sıkıcı bir proce görmedim.

[@MrRadar88]

Not first

[@kyleolsen3600]

545th view... haha suckers

[@thunberg999]

1st

[@jimthesoundman8641]

The shilling for the sponsors has gotten out of control. This is starting to sound like an infomercial.

[@ws3269]

Please stop swinging the camera around so much because it’s dizzying, Also slow down with your explanations so we have a chance to understand what you’re saying.

[@garygamache7031]

This has to be the biggest waste of time and money on the tube. Why start with total junk that's not even an Airstream.

[@GUNDOGLIFE]

woah Gary

[@sharonoddlyenough]

Let people enjoy things

[@charlenescott1726]

not even an airstream? someone's a purist.