Cargo Trailer Conversion Build Project/Installing Bead Board Ceiling Planks

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[@scoop2591]

Wow that was sooo smart to run thouse long boards across the vent house to keep the ceiling boards going straight ! GENIUS !

[@billanddeb]

Thankyou.

[@steamyb2]

Really nice ceiling! Don't worry about the belly or lack of makeup, your great attitudes are what keeps me following you kids!

[@pamalawyerick2004]

PLZ FORGIVE ME FOR RAMBLING ☺️. I use the "talk to text"I feature and that makes it much easier for me to blather on 😊. know this will be a bit of late notice, especially since this video is 1 year old, but I have not heard Bill Sing & Play so I was thinking that maybe in the future when you all do videos where you won't be speaking the entire time, you could use Bill's music as the Muzak. Just a thought.... I hope your families & grandchildren are very proud of you for being pioneers with regard to a lifestyle that is possibly going to be the wave of the future for many retirees. I currently live in a 55+ mobile home community that is beautiful and some of the homes in my community are well worth a couple hundred thousand but the lot rent alone is $825 so I have decided to go with tiny living! I have been contemplating this since 2015 when I had to take medical retirement because of both of my knees being completely blown out! I am in a wheelchair most of the time and obviously unable to continue working. It's very difficult going from $4k or $6,000 a month down to Disability but the cargo conversion seems to be the most wise financial decision at the moment. I lived in a very nice posh RV resort for one year in a 38 ft fifth wheel with three slides but the fifth wheel needed a ton of work basically needed to be rebuilt so we sold it for next to nothing and moved to the very posh 55 plus community and now this mobile home also needs tons of work on top of 825 for lot rent! I'm looking at an E250 Ford van that has a wheelchair lift and obviously planning to purchase a trailer to turn into a tiny home much like my favorite KZbinrs "Bill and Deb". Since I live in Florida and Florida has always been the winter hotspot for camping and other such outdoor activities, I'm sure we will cross paths sometime in the future and I'm looking forward to it! Thanks again for sharing all of the detailed information regarding your build because I am not a man therefore it's going to be a bit challenging but I'm sure I can round up some church family to help me when the time comes. The shower sump pump is also a fantastic idea. Your kitchen is definitely my all-time favorite kitchen! Also, I wanted to mention that Deb could sell her artwork on "Poshmark"! They have everything from clothing to household items and the percentage that Poshmark takes is very reasonable especially since the reach will be worldwide. You could Google "Poshmark". It's a very simple super easy "app" for your phone, tablet, Laptop, etc. Also, if Deb wanted to sell some crochet "coasters" like for drinks, she could sell those on Poshmark as a set of four. Ikea is very popular for their four-piece crocheted cup coasters but Deb's being homemade and american-made, just might give Ikea a run for their money and I'm sure you all could use a few extra bucks! ( We all could 😊). If you need shipping bags for your coaster sets for mailing around the world, you may want to check "Grainger". They have some of the best pricing for tear-resistant plastic shipping bags, I purchased a box of 100count for $50. You may be pleasantly surprised at the income you could make on Poshmark just with Deb's paintings and crochet. If Deb can crochet beanies, that would probably also be a hot selling item on Poshmark especially for the millennials. Hope I'm not boring you all with my rambling comments and I'm sure you can tell I have a lot of time on my hands 😃. Wishing you all the best! And I'll start saying it with you even though I don't have my tiny house yet.... I'm not camping, I'M LIVING! 🙏💛 If Deb decides to sell crochet cup coasters and beanies, I would make one set and one beanie for your advertising and then crochet the others as the orders come this way you're not sitting on inventory. Most people would enjoy a handmade beanie especially if it's American made! I would probably start with cream with black trim because those two colors are universally flattering on everyone and in every decor! If you end up making tons of money off of crocheting and selling on Poshmark it wouldn't hurt my feelings if you gave me a 10% royalty for the idea 😊.

[@georgecoffman377]

All I see is two great people with awesome talents !!

[@dominiquepilon3980]

FROM CANADA ,THANK FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!!!

[@billanddeb]

Our pleasure!

[@MrBrianDuga]

I remember your first build. Deb was trying to avert her eyes from the camera. And look at her now, star of the show! :) Love to see you guys working together to put it together. So inspiring.

[@combatmedic91-b76]

ITS BEAUTIFUL!! IF I PUT IT UP IT WOULD BE REAL BOWED AND CROOKED!!

[@karenlewis1129]

Love watching y’all! No worry about tummies and makeup. Great respect for you two

[@billanddeb]

Thank you

[@Tsiri09]

Thank you for giving all the tips and advice that can help a lot of us in the future! I don't wear makeup, don't care about "bellies" so you're fine.

[@marymedina6408]

Deb, your beauty shines on, makeup or no. Bless you all for sharing your experience and knowledge!

[@MrAndycm]

Bill and Deb, thanks for taking us along on your journey.

[@ronaldengland119]

Looks like it was professionally installed.

[@maureencheverie8366]

Thanks so much for sharing, it looks amazing. Deb don't worry about makeup and Bill I'm sure noone noticed your belly until you mentioned it. Thanks so much for taking us along.

[@kimyotab7586]

Just found you guys channel and may I say you two did a great job. I would love to buy one and do this for me and my youngest daughter. tell your wife don"t worry about the makeup, she is still beautiful.

[@bendaves77]

Its awesome to see you 2 always smiling and enjoying your life.. gives me hope that in less than a decade when the wife and I have our last kid raised we can get back to enjoying life just us 2... trailer is looking great. You need some of those Duluth trading company shirts that keeps your shirt from rising up like that. God bless you both

[@billanddeb]

Yes different shirts, but the old ones work for gluing and painting and stuff

[@bendaves77]

@@billanddeb I was just messing with you about the shirt thing... you wouldn't want to see the clothes I wear for doing work around the house... blue jeans with holes torn all over and shirts I've had for 10 years that are stained up... can't wait to see more progress on the new portable home... I know that materials are expensive and hard to find have you tried finding a local sawmill??? We've got one outside of our little town and the quality is top notch and they will cut whatever you want from whatever type of wood you want for the same price as what the big stores are charging now

[@billanddeb]

@@bendaves77 hey. I was laughing right along with ya about the shirt thing. No worries. Don’t know if there's a local saw mill around here or not. We did find a salvage lumber store and saved some money there.

[@borandell9915]

Hey fun. Love that cha cha music. Great video. The build is looking great

[@homelesstravelinglivingmyd9225]

Thank you for sharing Your project. Great start to the build, Many Thanks, Safe travels. Much Love 💕

[@combatmedic91-b76]

You 2 make a good team working together ❤👏! That looks like WORK THATS NOT HOW I IMAGINED IT WOULD BE!! IT LOOKS HARDER TO DO AS IT TAKES 2 WORKING TOGETHER!! GOOD JOB I LIKE IT!@ YEAH YOU NEED A STICK!

[@wascash]

Just came across your channel. Nice. You have a voice that was made for radio or tv lol. Its a pleasure to listen to.

[@billanddeb]

Glad you're here. Come on in. Sit a spell. We'll do our best to keep it interesting.

[@FREEDOMREDBIRD]

It’s looking great! That overhead work sure wears you out!

[@lavonbunch966]

Bill and Deb, I want to thank you for all helpful information, because you and Deb, I purchase a 7 x 16 and it is turning out great. you help me to get my dream, keep up the great work. Thank you both.

[@rj16481]

Wow you 2 are doing a outstanding job !!!!!! Robert from Ohio !!!!

[@billanddeb]

Thanks, we are trying.

[@c.erine78]

Looking grand, y'all. Thank you for the update.

[@shopart1488]

Good call on the vent it kept you on the straight and narrow!!

[@whereweroamishome6550]

Oh how I hate to work over my head. Y'all are doing a great job. Thanks for the journey. Another good thing is that you don't have to suffer through house inspection. Well except for those of us in the peanut gallery.

[@billanddeb]

Yes we are ready for walls, done with most overhead, except paint

[@selena0ldenoughtoknowbette244]

Great job guys. Working above your head is sooooo fun!

[@arlenekorth2253]

I love the look of that ceiling! The camper looks so spacious at this point. Your a great team...just dont over do it.

[@billanddeb]

If only we did not have to bring stuff in, lol. Right now it's huge.

[@JohnDoe-dp5vo]

Looks like you are doing a fantastic job...it looks great! I can hardly wait to see the finished product!!!

[@billanddeb]

Us too.

[@bonniefuller858]

Loved the progress🥰...Have a wonderful weekend 🌹

[@marionbrown5651]

love ❤️ your final build and the beautiful art work xx

[@doingitwithnothing]

Looks great I appreciate your efforts and know the pains & aches

[@jimbertrand2499]

Great progress! Thanks for the update!!

[@rubygreen158]

It is looking really good .Keep it up .I try to keep up on these while working on my truck cos after I completely re-do my entire truck .I wanna find a cargo trailer and do what all y'all are doing to and my nephew would help me .

[@Leebeaux1]

Yall doing a good job on both builds. Yall sorta making some of us kinda jealous with the good builds and good travels Thanks

[@duane2243]

Been following for long time. Great people... Material have gone through the roof to say.. Hope the best for you two.

[@marionbrown5651]

same in Australia up 11% crazy

[@suzannecranford6819]

The ceiling looks really good!

[@microhouse3000]

You guys rock. Keep up the great work. It looks great. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@lisapender1751]

good to see you both again.!

[@CarlFiocca]

Ceiling looks really good. I love bead board!!!

[@jTone40]

I know you guys are anxious to get it done, this one is going to be awesome! Thank you for sharing your videos.

[@billanddeb]

Wish it was done

[@charlesharris7158]

Great job guy's keep digging love your videos been with you from day one.

[@billanddeb]

Thankyou

[@timphillips4072]

looking great she seems like a great helper

[@cwilliams9437]

You guys are awesome I just wanted to say that 😊and Ty I love your channel and inspiration

[@billanddeb]

Thanks so much!!

[@nanabettyg]

Deb you are so beautiful, no makeup necessary! The build looks great!

[@billanddeb]

Thanks

[@janetmaschek3001]

Looks great .Nice job.

[@warrenscorner]

Looks awesome! A belly shot is better than a butt crack. I need to lose a few tads myself.

[@billanddeb]

That's what Deb said....better than butt crack.

[@lisaschippert9426]

Love the million $$ ceiling and Debs extend-a-arm!!

[@juliahanson7499]

Great teamwork!

[@doreenolson129]

Looks really nice!

[@bobmclemore]

Looks great 👍

[@karenmorris7502]

You two inspire me. Drove almost two hours away this morning to view a used cargo trailer for sale. Got back home to my RV I live in full time and created a floorplan of what I would do to it if they accept my offer tomorrow.

[@billanddeb]

Good luck. It's exciting

[@mferrarorace]

Nice job!

[@garywillis3617]

Looks great!!

[@JamesJones-vi8ju]

Doing a great job keep up the good work

[@seancrumby3241]

Looking good, You might try hanging a big J hook on your belt to hang your nailgun on. Keep up the good work 👍

[@akah7187]

Looks good! Thanks for the humor

[@J297WFD]

Looking good

[@carolwinkelman5479]

Looks like your off to a good start.👍curious as to what brand tires the trailer came with from the factory?

[@stevenarndt8072]

Good job👍🌟

[@barbarawalker3620]

👍👍👍🤞✌🤘

[@3tailsRV]

Bill & Deb looking Great. Yes, even the eye everting lol question - Why did you not Polly the knotty pine slat boards prior to installing them? Would have made it easier later down the road? my 2 cents.. Keep you the good work and see you on the next one..

[@billanddeb]

We are not using poly this time.. and if you poly first you stand a chance of getting stuff in the groove

[@fernandotarin]

Looks great Bill and Deb. What size of stables did you use??

[@lauratibbles6598]

Well it’s coming along it is starting to look more homey the ceiling looks great

[@erichess5566]

Just came across your channel and have watched some of your vids...I am curious to know if your tongue and groove ceiling has stayed in place?...any shifting or movement from the flex of the trailer???

[@billanddeb]

This is our 2nd trailer with the same ceiling and zero issues.

[@johnduke9894]

We really like the ceiling! What color you gonna paint it? 🤔🤔🤭😬😬😬🤠

[@billanddeb]

White, I'm doing everything white, with splashes of red

[@JohnDoe-dp5vo]

@@billanddeb I'd be tempted to just throw some polyurethane on the ceiling and do the white/red theme throughout the rest of the trailer, but that's just me. I love the appearance of wood, but I think white will also look great, be easy to clean, and provide a nice spacious feel. Very nice!!!

[@billanddeb]

@@JohnDoe-dp5vo that "spacious" feel is kinda what we're after. Anyway, Deb is the decorator. I know better than to go there. Lol

[@johnduke9894]

@john Doe He's just messin with me cause he knows I was messin with him...

[@GameTruckSanMarcos]

Another question, sir. I believe you are using 1x3 furring strips, correct? Do you use a 2x3 on the walls that will wall mount anything (i.e. cabinets or television)

[@billanddeb]

Yes. We positioned the 1×3 furring strips to line up with cabinets and upper shelves. A 1×3 is 3/4 inch thick. We used a piece of 3/4 inch plywood around 18×32 inches in place of furring strips where the TV goes to allow for positioning.

[@ditndunk]

What fasteners are you using?

[@meatdog]

What dis you use for cross members, and did you use self tapping screws?? I'm at this stage in my build of my cargo trailer conversion.

[@billanddeb]

We first laid up 1 inch thick foam board insulation between the roof bows, then we screwed 1×3s to the roof bows with self tapping screws. Then, we glued 3/4 inch foam board insulation to the 1 inch foam board insulation so the 3/4 inch foam board came out flush with the 1×3 crossmembers. Then we shot and glued the pine planks to the crossmembers, using 3/4 inch brads and tight bond wood glue. The ceiling has been up now for 1 1/2 years with absolutely zero issues.

[@meatdog]

@@billanddeb I cannot thank you enough for this explanation. I'm in the process of putting my ceiling in. All the side walks and insulation is done and the electrical is in. I could not find a couch that was the size I needed so I built my own. I'm currently putting the upholstery on it. I have no help so I'm doing it all myself. I had to stop working on it for about 6 months but now I'm back in full DIY mode. It's so satisfying. You 2 have been a great source of information during my entire build. I hope someday to be at a rendezvous. I never thought about leveling the trailer to put the ceiling in. Thanks for that tip. Happy day. I'm not camping, I'm living, also. 😉❤

[@GameTruckSanMarcos]

How does the ceiling hold up with the flexing of the trailer?

[@billanddeb]

Everything is still in place, we've traveled 10,000 plus miles, all is good

[@chrislewis9345]

Ima give ya my 2 cents once again and then I'll let it be.Maybe ya missed my comment before but those lil blue quick connects on the trailer wiring are going to become a nightmare.I deleted mine and soldered then heat shrinked the connections.Ive had those fail before.I can't remember what the proper name for what occurs is but the blue connector is an aluminum blade thing that pierces the wires and the wires are copper and the different metals will corrode over time leading to a short.Not trying to tell ya your business just sharing info.Looking good guys!

[@billanddeb]

Yes I read your comment in a previous video. We're planning on having access panels to allow us to get to the trailer wiring if need be.

[@chrislewis9345]

@@billanddeb oki doki but the trailer i have the wires were pulled( from the factory) with little to no play in them.This will become difficult as well to fix inside a confined area(such as a hatch).I wanted mine bomb proof but to each his own...Happy camping

[@billanddeb]

@@chrislewis9345 there's actually quite a bit of "play" at the connection in this trailer as opposed to the red one. I do plan to give the wiring some attention before we get too far however.

[@JohnDoe-dp5vo]

I think the term you are referring to is "Galvanic Corrosion".

[@karenlewis1129]

What is your Amazon wishlist lookup

[@eugeneenslow8563]

Do you have a playlist with the build videos in chronological order?

[@billanddeb]

Sorry. Not at the moment. We intend to rectify that soon.

[@cl3344]

Is your roof on 24" or 16" centers? Thanks

[@billanddeb]

16

[@cl3344]

@@billanddeb ok thanks mine are 24 debating on what to go with for ceiling materials

[@billanddeb]

My bad. My ceiling bows are actually on 24 inch center. The material I used weighs around 10 pounds per 14 square feet. The entire ceiling weighs less than 140 pounds. That's less than 1 pound per square foot.

[@CarlFiocca]

it may be the adult beverages but the "avert your eyes" flag tickled my funny bone......

[@robadkins9533]

Hi mom and dad

[@billanddeb]

Hi son. Hope you're doing well. Dad

[@markthornhill519]

Great job...it looks great.