Caravan Renovation Australia \\ Will This Project Ever End!?! (Ep.44)

I call this 1979 Viscount Caravan home on the east coast of Australia. Since 2017 I've been renovating this tiny house into our perfect home. I've basically completed the camper vans interior renovation but yet to finish the exterior, by resealing the trim to make it waterproof and giving it a fresh coat of paint.
Over the past 12 months I've been removing the old paint, trialing different methods to find the most effective. During the repetitive process I gave myself tennis elbow and couldn't get much done for 8 months. During this period I tried to employee others to help me get it done but those methods, like Vapour Blasting, also failed due to the 3mm aluminium cladding dinting.
The job isn't completed in this video but I share a lot of useful information I've learned along the way, I think others tackling a similar project should be aware of and consider.
Thanks for watching :)
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[@RunawayRv]

For some reason I haven't been getting notifications from your videos. I was reminded by your comment response. Love your videos.

[@tracysterio1236]

hi Amie ...ive been looking for your videos for sometime now and just came accross it just now ...wanted to see how and what your up to with your reno on your van and your beauitful puppies ..love watching you you inspire me with what your doing as a woman on your own .....hows your mum she wasnt doing very well bk when i watched you the last time i watched you ......your doing such a great job

[@fog360]

I love your way of living I've enjoyed a few of your videos now.

[@PKTLFE]

Thank you for watching :)

[@RunawayRv]

I love the vintage look. It's a beautiful piece of art. That front window really makes it pop!!

[@donnajohnson9324]

Thanks for sharing I have just gotten a 1970 franklin caravan been living in it full time for 3 months now wanting to fix it up as its my home 🏡

[@markbrookman8233]

Regarding the hayfever... look for a local producer of raw honey, and consume a tsp or 2 a day. The theory is that the bees in your local area utilise the flora surrounding you to make the honey. So, when you eat that particular honey, it helps your body become immune to the negative affects of the pollen around you. 😉 And again, be sure that the honey is raw, as heated honey is basically "dead", and is no different to eating sugar.

[@PKTLFE]

Very interesting Mark! I’ll get myself some local honey :)

[@akknight1971]

Bless you multiple times, your looked good in the work wear. One day at a time, your doing awesome from all the videos I have watched so far. I am sticking with you. Love watching you. Looking at becoming a member. Stay smiling and always beautiful.

[@PKTLFE]

Thanks again for following along :) If you decide you’d like to become a member I recommend becoming a Patreon instead. The link is in each description below a video. I plan to film more content behind the scenes to share exclusively with my Patreons :)

[@sandravankerckhoven4750]

Great job, wauw! 🤩 Can't wait to see the next episode 😉 Wishing you all the best for 2022 and I hope you allready had some great festive days 🎄🍾🥂 love, Sandra

[@RevGerryRM]

Good job, you're doing the job the correct way👍👍👍

[@PKTLFE]

Thanks Gerry!

[@imactuallyih3697]

This is cool! Thanks for taking the time to edit a long video. It's gonna be cool to see this project progress.

[@susanbetts7346]

Hi Amie😊🌻✨.....Thankyou🙏🏽 & Love Your videos 💗💕....I'm currently slowly renovating & painting my caravan as well so watching your videos is giving great advice....Was wondering what brand of sealant you use?....Thankyou again🙏🏽💕✨

[@nerdskiii]

What a fun project! Cant wait for next Ep.

[@PKTLFE]

Thank you Nerdski

[@KimmyCharise]

You’re doing great, the van is really coming along. Hope you had a lovely Chrissie :)

[@keithambrose1854]

Beautiful, van isnt bad either.

[@harrisonandrew]

Hi Amie, I hope you had a great Christmas. I loved your video - it was great to see a longer format from you. I don’t know much about painting, but I watch a lot of boat renovation videos, some of them Aluminium boats (e.g. MJ Sailing - early episodes). There are very robust and resilient paints from suppliers like ‘Total Boat’. It might be worth looking at - if you haven’t already done so. Just an idea. I’m looking forward to your Christmas video. Cheers xx

[@Sl0pt0p]

Consider raptor liner paint. Its big in the offroad scene atm because of its durability and its DIY friendly. I just painted my jeep bullbar with it and its very cool!

[@PKTLFE]

Good to know Jayden. Does this paint have a course texture to it?

[@Sl0pt0p]

@@PKTLFE yeah it does, you can make it more or less course

[@martham148]

Newbie to your channel and enjoyed your in-depth talk of all the challenging issues, you are plodding through. I’m going to be a neighbour soon (Northern NSW) and was thinking of putting a caravan or dome tent up, so good to hear your take on the painting aspect. Enjoyed thoroughly and learnt some. I also have a couple of border collies as well as an old British Bulldog. All the best with the paint job and look forward to more pocket life living. 👍🏽🐶😎

[@PKTLFE]

All the best with your project Martha :)

[@donnabootes7272]

Awesome job your doing well done 🙂

[@antonioarras8000]

God bless you!! Hi I like this long video🎥🎥📷📹 and Seeing everything in how you want your caravan to look and it's will come out nice and it good that u r doing your home work in every aspect love that cuz Iam learning You ,Crazy on prizes that alot of $$$ You r doing a good job👍👍all so love the view and sound's and of course your two 🐶🐶really Lov💕💕 your videos🎥🎥📷📹 can't what for your next video .Merry Christmas🎄🎁🎊🙏🙏.....

[@PKTLFE]

Thanks Antonio, Merry Christmas to you too!

[@carlosbriseno3939]

Merry Christmas sweetie ,from MI

[@juliancwcwcw]

I'd stick with your current decision not to use automotive paint. Honestly it's such a specialised paint that requires a high degree of skill under extremely controlled environments to get right...and even then nothing is guaranteed. There is very little chance that doing it outside of a booth will get a good result. Your typical metal coating products from Bunnings are likely to be ok provided you have a clean surface. I was painting my chassis with Rustoleum and accidentally got the side of my caravan. That was 2 years ago and despite being parked in the sun by the beach it's still sticking strong 😀

[@orissagrajeda]

❤️

[@mtjm]

I think that tree is an invasive Mimosa. And just my opinion, but next time use paintable silicone and don't bother with the soapy water!

[@PKTLFE]

Thanks for your feedback! Yes the Silicone is paintable :)

[@mtjm]

@@PKTLFE ok great on the paintable silicone! And having just finished the video lol, if it were me, I would roll on exterior oil based house paint, with a primer base layer. It will be cost effective and durable.

[@RevGerryRM]

Check out oil based exterior house paint.😊

[@LittleLeafyLifeBrisbane]

Really love watching your journey and enjoyed the longer episode. Questions sort of related; have you found Samford has gotten a lot busier in the last year or so? And if you were to move where would you like to be? Hope you had a fab Xmas :)

[@PKTLFE]

Thanks Jessica :) I’ve lived in Samford for 10 years and definitely feels it’s expanded quiet a bit since. Not much farm land left and lots of new housing estates. Most properties here are 2-5 acres, but where my caravan in positioned is right next to a main road, hence the road noise :( also Merry Christmas to you too!

[@randal580]

👍

[@RunawayRv]

What are you shooting your video with?

[@livingoffgridalexander]

Helow 😂🙏😇

[@waynemartin5247]

I think I watched that block once or twice about a decade ago. Those shows seem designed for an older audience, and your video reflects that style. This might be why you’re not getting many views or likes. I clicked on your video hoping to find useful solutions to many problems. However, the excessive talking was off-putting, and I found myself skipping through it, disappointed and without gaining anything of value. Maybe if you pulled the trim and plated it with nickel or black chromium would have been something of value, but you just take short-cuts. and it's a waste of my time.