Can I Restore A Smoke Damaged Travel Trailer?

Today, I'm attempting to restore a massive 36.5 foot smoked in travel trailer. This is one of the grossest jobs I've ever done..... if you have a weak stomach, you may want to skip through a few parts...

[@zap117]

might be a good trailer to live in while you build a house on the property you wanted ! .

[@Meg.August]

That’s a great idea! 😉

[@TimT0m461]

Great work! But in the future,just a tip! Use foam and foam it down and let that soak for 10min or so,and rinse. If its not clean after that,then use the foambrush as last step. It makes the job to remove algae soo much easier. :)

[@Meg.August]

Great tip, thank you!!

[@nordwestbeiwest1899]

A tip from Germany for you Americans: Use washing powder for cleaning textiles, pour two large cups of it into a bucket full of warm water, then use a mop with a telescopic pole and start scrubbing the ceiling. The surfactants in the detergent dissolve the nicotine dirt very easily and at the same time more cost-effectively than all other detergents.

[@bernardcromarty485]

Ummm... Canadian!

[@nordwestbeiwest1899]

@@bernardcromarty485 : Oh, aren't you Americans, dear Canadians, or did you mean to say that you in North America are something else? Well, you're not European, and you're not Australian or New Zealander either. (The answer is meant as a joke!)

[@bernardcromarty485]

I'm a Brit...

[@ArthurMorganFTW_RDR]

@@bernardcromarty485Canadians are indeed Americans than anything else that’s what he trynna say

[@Meg.August]

Thank you @nordwestbeiwest1899 ! Good tip!

[@curtischrystian1937]

Great purchase Meg. You always have such a positive attitude. Just imagine what his lungs looked like 🤢. Be careful towing, don't overload the truck. Seen my fair share of jackknifed trailers. Great job, your attention to detail is incredible. Have fun.

[@Meg.August]

Thank you Curtis! Appreciate that! Yes, definitely have to be careful towing this thing, balancing the weight throughout it, and watching the swing!! I'll be learning how to tow this thing soon 😬

[@MeltonIndustries]

Was a smoker for 8 years never smoked indoors didn’t realize just how nasty it could be I can’t imagine what my lungs look like so glad I quit! Congrats on the great purchase

[@Meg.August]

Thank you!! Yes definitely is a shocking realization!

[@biz4twobiz463]

what a GREAT find!! With your detailed cleaning and prep, agree, should make a nice profit selling. Enjoyed the video... Merci

[@Meg.August]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@HighSierra1500]

Great purchase, Meg! You did an amazing deep clean of that travel trailer! I now understand why the hotels I worked at in Banff and Jasper charged a $250 cleaning fee if someone smoked in a room.

[@Meg.August]

Thank you! And yes, smoke damage is no joke and takes forever to clean!

[@noelceleste3036]

Love the content . Here’s a tip if you use microfibre cloths you’ll actually take more off and won’t be spreading it around . Keep up the good work

[@DavidDaniels-mk7wl]

As a lifelong contractor, I LOVE TSP for sooo many different uses!!! You could save yourself a lot of $, though, by getting a generic spray bottle at the Dollar Store and buying a small box of powdered TSP at Home Depot and mix it to your own desired strength. Now it's more concentrated than pre mixed and you have a 2nd spray bottle, so you don't have to do it all by yourself!!!

[@gerbil7771]

No kidding, I've always bought the little milk carton of it to use before painting and that makes gallons on concentrate mix for the same price of one bottle. 10$ CAD seems to be the going price for the spray bottle and I can't find the cartons.

[@BigcountryReactions]

FYI they use tsp in cereals in America.

[@jasonmorales1846]

You almost needed one of those pump sprayers for the TSP just to give your hand a break.You did a fantastic job kid!!

[@Meg.August]

That honestly would have been such a time saver lol! And thank you!!

[@710pappy]

I grew up around cigarette people and that residue is THE WORST Major kudos to you for dealing with that 🤢

[@Meg.August]

Thank you! Yes, some nasty stuff no doubt!

[@jasonjones5213]

Congrats on a huge job.You'll definitely see a profit.I swear I could smell all the smoke.

[@Meg.August]

Thank you!! It really did stink!!

[@ToxicDover]

That's an awesome deal you guys got on that camper! I'm right there with you on the smoke thing as well - I started in my late teens and quit in my early/mid-20s, and man, after doing some similar cleaning and also realizing (now that I've quit) just how much of a smell it leaves everywhere, I'm very glad I kicked the habit. My lungs thank me as well hahaha Fantastic video as always! Always look forward to new projects on Saturdays!

[@Meg.August]

Thank you!! I’m so happy you’re enjoying the Saturday videos! And yes definitely glad it never became a long term habit!

[@royvankan2723]

OMG! This thing is HUUUUUGGGGEEEEE! It is bigger than my apartment, haha. You guys live in a beautiful part of the world. I can't mention this enough. Anyway, I was totally prepared to watch a new episode of MEGnificent Meg, you know, with a drink and food to start watching your video. Well, after seeing the video, I wasn't hungry anymore. I am so glad, like you also mentioned, that I have never touched a cigarette in my entire life. This must have been the most disgusting project you did. But where there's a Meg, there's a way to become happy at the end of the video. Enjoy this mobile villa and the upcoming vacation with your partner. Big X from your fan from the NL.

[@Meg.August]

Thank you Roy!! This thing is massive - definitely getting a lot of looks on the road lol!! We do live in an amazing part of the world - so grateful for that. This was definitely the grossest project I've done lol but honestly, knowing how much of a difference it would make made it all worth it and we're going to thoroughly enjoy this 'yacht' this summer! Hope you're having a great week!

[@shingabiss]

Wow Meg you sure lucked out with this! Such a luxurious trailer! Even with all the needed cleanng I think you got a great deal. Be great for the land you're looking for!

[@Meg.August]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@michaelcole9505]

15:21 That cutout on the sink cover is an opening for your hand to be able to remove it. The sink needs to be mounted from the bottom for the drop in to work. The idea is to provide temporary counter space since it is typically limited in campers and trailers.

[@Meg.August]

Good to know!! Thank you!

[@ewhibs]

I had to do a cigarette smoke clean up once and found a sponge mop worked great on walls and ceiling. You’re doing awesome 👏👏👏

[@Meg.August]

Thank you!

[@Jerry0153A]

The sink cut out, is exactly that.When the manufacturer cut the hole for the stainless steel sink they left the cut out in the Trailer for any future countertop repairs. Standard practice and they don't have to pay for the rubbish too.

[@Sergiocrivelin]

Ok it was dirty like hell, but, you did a great deal, after clean up looks like new. I would totaly live in a trailer like that, its amazing. Congrats on your purchase. 😊👏🏻

[@Meg.August]

Thanks 👍!

[@mrjsv4935]

Very interesting project 👍 Big and spacious travel trailer, I can imagine it's very comfortable place to be in a holiday. A lot to clean too, but the result is very visible and satisfying. Most likely indeed makes nice profit when you sell it, if you want to even sell it after all ;) My parents had caravan trailer in the 80's - 90's, much smaller though, but it was still fun way to travel around in summer holidays. Saab 99 and Opel Kadett E served as a towing cars for it, so when the caravan trailer was parked at camping area, it was easy to drive around in the car for sightseeing, shopping, etc.

[@Meg.August]

Thank you! Yes, it's super spacious and comfortable, I'm very excited to use it this summer! So nice to be able to spend the holidays that way!

[@wiz_kolo6249]

honestly very good work on the trailer, also great advert for that tsp cleaner

[@Meg.August]

lol yes tsp was the star of this project! and thank you!

[@quantumreality215]

Amazing project! That TSP stuff is absolute black magic as far as I'm concerned! Enjoy the trailer and your travels this summer :)

[@Meg.August]

Thank you! Ya that TSP stuff is next level

[@user-qy7mx4ls6h]

Congratulations on the mobile home❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Meg.August]

Thank you!

[@expatracer]

just discovered your videos there great work. I recognized where you had the trailer. Temporarily there. lol I dozed those areas for the races. So cool to see local stuff on KZbin.

[@Meg.August]

Thanks so much! And that's awesome!! Thanks for watching!

[@bernardcromarty485]

YEEEEUUUUCCCHHH!! Rather you than me!! Still, it's unlikely to get that bad again! I suspect, in the back of your mind, you're planning to live in it whilst you build your new house on the land you're buying... Thanks for sharing this, gross as some parts were! It's a lovely trailer now you've done your deep clean. A different sort of Meg Fix, but well worth watching! As someone who has almost reached 76 years of age (in August!!) without ever smoking, I've been lucky to escape such gnarly messes. Congratulations on putting a whole new slant on KZbin 'streaming'!! 🥰🪣🚿🌈

[@Meg.August]

Thank you Bernard!! Definitely a nasty job, but it definitely was worth it and it'll be very handy this summer! 😉

[@David-mw4yy]

Congrats on the new travel trailer! Can't wait to see your travel vlogs with it!

[@Meg.August]

Thanks so much!! I’m excited to share what I’ve got planned!

[@user-vv6eo7yk1i]

First RULE of RVing is to know your clearance height and width. Watch those low bridges also. You all got a killer deal on that RV. Good luck. My RV TT is just about the same size as yours is.

[@Meg.August]

Oh man definitely! The clearance thing is a mistake you make once lol and then (hopefully) never again!

[@DavidDouglass-uc6bi]

deffo a anti smoking video! i smoked for a week and thought there was no point to it, i buy and sell cars sometimes and don't mind the dirty ones from auctions as i have car ocd but your cleaning job was on a different level

[@Meg.August]

thank you!! and yes, definitely a quit smoking video lol!

[@Rob89139]

Saturday's with Meg, what could be better? When I saw the trailer in the "trailer" (see what I did there) my first thought was this is where we will be living while working on the new property. Nope, This was a financial move and a smart one at that Congrats on the find this should really be a win in the end. As per usual you make hard work look fun, can't wait to see what you're up to next.

[@Meg.August]

lol! 😉 Thanks so much Rob! I'm excited for all the hard work and projects to come!

[@egilandersen8395]

Now you know why the previus owner died..

[@Meg.August]

That's sad but actually true

[@ericzochowski3749]

Great job. That must have been so satisfying.

[@Meg.August]

Thank you! Yes, so satisfying

[@donmorano1374]

Outstanding job. As nasty as it was I bet you had a feeling of accomplishment when you were done. You now know how clean it is and will be proud to tell any new owner everything you did to make it a home away from home. 👍

[@Meg.August]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jordanpeddle]

Me and my girlfriend Rebecca is sending love from Newfoundland Canada . i hope you have an amazing weekend and enjoy camping in your new travel trailer

[@Meg.August]

Thank you Jordan and Rebecca! Hope you're having a great week!

[@user-kf9fv1qj9u]

Great video Meg

[@Meg.August]

Glad you liked it!

[@terrybenthall6192]

I am guessing you guys will live in there until you build your new home on the land that hopefully you were able to purchase. You guys got a fantastic deal.

[@Meg.August]

that's a great idea! 😉

[@billyhaddock5540]

WOW! just WOW! Meg, u deserve to get a BIG award for getting ur Trailer so clean.. So here it is! A BIG MACK_ARUBA.. congrats Meg ...

[@Meg.August]

Thank you!! It definitely was lots of hard work but so worth it!

[@user-kf9fv1qj9u]

Nice looking trailer Meg

[@Meg.August]

Thanks!

[@pepitapulgarcita5051]

That trailer is very nice compared with some out there is a lovely tiny house. One you clean it etc. ❤❤❤❤

[@joesteed8316]

You are a very very brave woman Meg!! All that smell’ nicotine staining (shudder!). Great job mate! You cracked it. Enjoy the benefits of all that hard work!😍👍😍👍🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖

[@Meg.August]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ericmelton607]

Wow, what a buy you made, looks like the deal of the year!!! Just mind boggling how nasty smoking is, imagine what your insides must look like if the trailer looks like this!!! It is a terrible thing people do , slowly killing them selves, beyond words how bad. But I would buy this as well and take on this cleaning to have the end result. Meg, you know what a dollar is worth, and what hard work can bring to you!!!

[@user-kf9fv1qj9u]

Good luck cleaning the inside of your trailer Meg

[@Meg.August]

Thank you!

[@UNKA757]

The inside portion of those vents look rough. i hope you get them cleaned.

[@rmarsyoutube]

a steamer might work well for taking out all that then use essential oils

[@Meg.August]

Good idea!

[@c50ge]

May be worth a professional duct cleaning or replace the ductwork. Usually not too difficult on a RV

[@RayleighCriterion]

Borax soap is a cheaper way to clean and deodorize anything, a box usually only costs $5 to $6. Just remember borax is only 4% soluble in hot water, so don't try to add too much, better to just create a new batch if the previous batch is dirty.

[@sprtdrgn]

As a smoker. Don't smoke in the house. But in my 20s when living in Phoenix, Arizona. Did because of the heat. So we would wash our place from ceiling down to get rid of the build up at least once a month. Even as a smoker. Hated the nasty ashtray smell

[@RobSharp-wo5qj]

The trailer was so bad. But it really cleaned up great, The Last car wash you were at isnt far from where i live.... I really enjoy your videos

[@Meg.August]

Thank you!

[@chrissuter4107]

You can deflate your tire some to gain inches. For future reference.

[@dino6161]

awesome van, what a bargain!

[@dkdogs]

How’s the land shopping going? You could park the camper on a space until you build a home.

[@Meg.August]

That’s a great idea! 😉

[@earlbrown]

For the amount of squirting you're having to do, it might be worth it to get a bug sprayer. Get the cheaper granular TSP and mix up your own. And check the date code on those tires. Trailer tires like to explodes every few years completely unexpectedly. Full tread on those tires aren't the same as looking at car tires.

[@Meg.August]

Thanks for the tips! And yes definitely gave those tires a good check to look for damage, sun rot, etc. they looked good!

[@earlbrown]

@@Meg.August That's the problem with trailer tires. They LOOK good (right until the 'splode). You really need to look at the date codes and see how old they are. The problem is they sit for long periods of time in one place. And moisture can seep into a very small 'crack' and get the steel belts wet and make a small divot in them. Then when you finally start towing that belt starts bending back and forth until there's an internal failure. (think: bending a coat hangar back and forth until it breaks). Not trying to scare you, but when tires let go at speed, they tend to tear up the trailer they're connected to.

[@spacenoob404]

Love this, satisfying to watch :D

[@Meg.August]

Thank you!! Glad you liked it!

[@arpie2081]

When I was younger I briefly had a job deep cleaning the prison cells attached to law courts. The tar on the ceiling was so thick It was like scraping congealed butter off concrete 🤢 (think we had to spray some kind of acid on it if I remember correctly)

[@Meg.August]

oh wow, that would be a nasty job for sure!! 😬

[@meneersjonnie]

The cleaning master😊

[@Meg.August]

Haha!

[@jhhfsd]

don't smoke from today, you're good♥️

[@craighoward9053]

great job again meg

[@Meg.August]

Thank you Craig!!

[@thedreadedgman]

looks like you need a mop... paper towels might run out lol

[@Meg.August]

Lol! Definitely went through a million paper towel rolls for this one

[@kenwillis8487]

As a current smoker, no offense taken! I refuse to smoke in the house for the same reason. Even a lot of smokers can’t stand the smell it leaves behind! Not to mention turning everything yellow!

[@phillipgwynne6580]

Ah, I was thinking from the title that there had been a small interior fire so was expecting ash/carbon dark black walls and ceilings, but beginning to wonder if that's much worse than 'just nictoitne' stains. I'm a smoker, have been for 32 years, but remember when I part exchanged my first car for the second at the Ford dealer, I decided I'd clean it as best I could, and using anti static foam cleaner in the plastics, the indicator/windscreen wiper stalks were coated in crap and yellow stating on trims that I stopped smoking when driving and hardly smoked much at all, but then was stuck in traffic by Birmingham (England's second largest city), and thought sod this and sparked a cig up, and sadly never stopped for any decent length of time since, but this will certainly help me slow down a little. That cleaner you used looks good, what is it? I was thinking if this was me try steam cleaning, but your cleaner seems better, but would try shampooing carpets, and going over with steam cleaner and then wet vacuuming after, you can get carpet/ car interior shampoo's with enzymes in to kill bacteria and helps get rid of odours. That was hugely satisfying to watch, especially as I wasn't cleaning 🤣but in all seriousness, that has inspired me to doing some though cleaning of my car, house etc.

[@Meg.August]

You know that's a good point, I honestly wonder what would be worse - small interior fire damage or cigarette smoke damage... The cleaner I used was Solvable brand TSP. It worked very well! It does leave a bit of a chalky residue so I gave everything a secondary wipe down with some diluted Dr Bronner's soap and now everything is squeaky clean. I'm glad this video inspired you to clean!! It honestly is such a great feeling getting a space cleaned and freshened up!😊

[@db.mc2]

Hi Meg 👋🏻 Great work👍🏻 on a disgusting job my friend 🤢🤮 Hopefully all goes well with the trailer 🤞🏻 God Bless 🙏🏻 Appreciate you my friends 🫶🏻

[@Meg.August]

Definitely a nasty job lol!! But totally worth it! Thank you so much!

[@UNKA757]

I would have probably gone the route of "Replacing" any filters, just for good measure.

Hey Meg awesome buy maybe a steamer and micro fibre cloths will come up nice hope you do some outside vids😳🤢😯

[@Meg.August]

Thank you!

[@Incaensio]

You can do anything 💪

[@Meg.August]

Thank you!!

[@kingranch8516]

Check those tires they’ll rot faster than wear. Good deal

[@Meg.August]

Thank you! This is true and I did give them a good checking and all looks good

[@raul0ca]

I need to fix my inherited travel trailer so this is perfect viewing. Then I need to find a used F150 and fix that to tow it

[@Meg.August]

Glad to hear it! Good luck with your trailer!

[@maih2849]

Hey. You should check the structures of the caravan to make sure there is no mold anywhere, mold is a bad friend in a caravan.

[@Meg.August]

Gave it a thorough checking, no mold in the structure, just some very minor surface mold on some of the higher condensation areas, but yes, mold is no joke!

[@maih2849]

👍

[@VaughanKoch-yb9wd]

Hi meg cigarette smell is har to get rid of gets in everywhere vents fabric etc I used to smoke but it up years ago air it out when done how big is this caravan I used to make them here in Australia biggest I made was a 30 footer.

[@Meg.August]

It's definitely very hard to get rid of, yes!

[@terenceoconnor1584]

You are awesome!!

[@Meg.August]

Thank you!

[@darkfactory8082]

Oyyyy, Meg, today you hit me in the hurting spot... If there is one thing I can't stand is some musky smell, grimey, yellowish, sticky disgusting smoked place, caked in tar-like thowing-up inducing shit... 🤮 This should be a waking call for all smokers out there.. If this is what a wall looks like, everybody, think of a smoker's lungs..directly inhaling in the millions of lung "stomatas" (I don't know the name of lung bubbles, actually stomatas are plant breathing mechanism). No wonder those get clogged badly resulting in breathing defficiency and illnesses.. 😒 You did the right thing in young years, absolutely something to cheer about! Good job though, it looks better already at a glance.. Well, you will have to use more elbow grease and that magic solvent to get it right. Good luck, cheers and keep on. Don't forget the trailer measures also, keep in mind it's pretty big..😉

[@Meg.August]

Honestly that’s what I was thinking as well! If the smoke stuck to these walls as badly as it has, imagine the damage to the lungs! Nasty stuff!

[@karl-heinzscheifl-wq2cp]

Hi Meg I live your Videos so much , Congratulation to your New Trailer( sorry my englisch is not so good)

[@Meg.August]

Thank you so much!

[@sodbuster518able]

You should have been sponsored by what ever spray cleaner you used lol

[@Meg.August]

lol!

[@bigdaddy741098]

I had to have a smoke while watching this. Lol

[@Meg.August]

lol!

[@bikebogo4267]

I know what it is to clean up one of those what a pain in the butt took me a couple of days to do it I like your technique with the machine that you use to get the smell out I threw bottles of Lysol to get that smell out keep up the good work big fans of the show see more of you this year girlfriend Andy from Kentucky

[@Meg.August]

Thank you!!

[@bartoszlisiak2542]

Hello Meg 🌹❤ Super Video 👍😊

[@Meg.August]

Thank you!!

[@christophertodd6405]

Your AC evaporator will be quite smelly as well.

[@Meg.August]

Yes it definitely was! Ran the ozone generator with the a/c and then the furnace on a few cycles and now no more smell

[@Pococnosurvival]

thats thing is like a mcmansion rv. that guy must have had nicotine bongs and just had community smoke parties. nice trailer though. good luck with it.

[@Meg.August]

Lol definitely a McMansion!

[@dosman01302]

Is that prince Edward Island? Nice find!

[@Meg.August]

Thanks! It’s actually Vancouver Island!

[@sammyrc9033]

great job, but disgusting Greetings from Germany

[@Meg.August]

definitely a nasty job!! but thank you!!

[@bighurk30able]

Nice job Meg can you imagine what your lungs look like if you smoke that much ewww

[@Meg.August]

Thank you! And yes, definitely made me very glad I don't smoke...

[@nathanhansford76]

Next time you might be in a similar situation like the car wash, let the tyres down. Voila.

[@blastingweevil2968]

i can tell you from an EX smokers point of view how much it stinks being anywhere that someone has smoked a lot in. i gave up smoking 20 years ago but my sister did not i let her smoke in my house when she visits but it takes me 2-3 days to get rid of the smell lol.

[@Meg.August]

It definitely does make me glad I didn't continue with that habit when I go places that have been smoked in! It really does stick to everything!

[@silverallen]

You may want to have the a/ c coil cleaned that can be a source of smell to?

[@Meg.August]

good point! I ran the a/c and then the furnace with the ozone machine cycles and seems to be good now!

[@adriaandavel9540]

Can TSP be used on thick cloth like car seats? Their webpage does not say anything about it

[@Meg.August]

I’m not sure! I used the wet vac on the fabrics

[@kookiethebear]

You can buy TSP in a powder to make your own solution that is WAY cheaper than the premix.

[@Meg.August]

Yes this is true! I went for convenience on this one, but the powder stuff works just as well

[@stuartarneaud218]

Meg ur arms have to be killing you after all that work 😢😢

[@Meg.August]

It was a lot of scrubbing lol!

[@fonso1128]

That residue your cleaning is actually tobacco tar.

[@Meg.August]

nasty stuff!

[@kfrdubber]

A brush attached to a drill might have helped

[@Meg.August]

Good idea!

[@WEMS20]

Get yourself an ozone generator. Will take out any residual smell!

[@16el99]

Hello! Where do you buy that TSP cleaner??? And what brand is it?

[@Meg.August]

Canadian Tire or Home Depot! Brand is Solvable

[@lamiglass1]

Me and my girlfriend both smoke but we only smoke in our garage and still have a hepa filter air purifier system we run in there to help keep the smoke and nicotine from getting into the house

[@Meg.August]

That's a great solution!

[@joehowe1263]

So, how many bottles of TSP did you use?

[@Meg.August]

All of them lol. About 2 gallons of *concentrate

[@markhookom5371]

I smoke, I tried only smoking in my batherom , really bad thing! I don't smoke anywhere in my hone anywhere and definitely not in my car or home anymore!

[@Meg.August]

Smoking indoors is definitely not worth it!

[@ziaakbar2535]

Love you so much Meg❤😊

[@Incaensio]

🙌

[@CamoKing2012]

To restore yellow faded plastic back to its white color use hydrogen peroxide

[@Meg.August]

Good idea!

[@bassfishing71]

shew thats a lotta cleaning i deff woulda had to get that professionally done lol

[@Meg.August]

Would have cost a fortune lol! And I like a good challenge and savings 😁

[@bassfishing71]

@@Meg.August better than me im way to lazy i woulda had to powerwash the inside lol

[@Meg.August]

@@bassfishing71 lol powerwashing the inside would have been fun

[@seaknightvirchow8131]

I can’t imagine how many cigarettes were smoked in that trailer in a relatively short few years.

[@Meg.August]

right?!

[@slowblueoval1997]

How is it towing with a 1/2 ton truck?

[@Meg.August]

The only way it’s possible with this half ton is because it’s a heavy duty package with higher payload and towing, otherwise it would be illegal with a regular half ton! And honestly, it’s still pretty sketchy

[@jasonelsey6158]

how much tsp did you use to clean that trailer?

[@Meg.August]

A couple gallons of concentrate lol!

[@Xeggr]

Now, smoking bad mkaaaay

[@Meg.August]

lol!