Complete RV Renovation! Start to Finish Time-lapse!

[@tomjjackson21]

These two did not half ass anything! Great to see real dedication and craftsmanship. This guy has a ton of skills for how young he looks. I was looking at an 86 Coachman (identical to this) and it picked up a g30 instead. The process seems daunting. Videos like this are inspiring. They make it seem infinitely easier than it really is.

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you so much for the kind words. It was definitely a labor of love. Lots of long days but it was all worth it.

[@kathleenrutherford733]

I thought the same thing! Beautiful Talent

[@katherineoneal1968]

do not let anyone steal your thunder..........

[@northwestbojak1670]

Thumbs up just for the stance shot at the beginning lol

[@debbienye6002]

Good call switching out that automatic transmission for a manual. But, I would always be worrying about where the next restroom is.

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thanks! We put a slide out porta-potty under the counter so there is a bathroom if needed, especially at night. There are gas stations and other public restrooms all over so it was never a problem.

[@michaelnelson2474]

Far better than most repair videos. I would say the exterior needs a bit more flair though.

[@tarek3702]

Van is actually better shape than most videos. Not much rotten wood.

[@bobhummel2697]

What a great video! Thanks for sharing. I'm one year into my first pop up camper. Its a 93 and nothing like what you guys have, but your video gives me ideas and the willingness to do some renovating. Love it!

[@adrianstalder887]

That was the Best RV DIY I have seen yet. I just bought one and looking for inspiration. I'm inspired. Tks Happy Camping

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you!

[@Richard_Biggs]

You guys definitely didn't cut corners! Amazing!

[@jjosephine]

SOOOO GOOOOD ! The talent and grit to be able to pull it off like y’all did. Thank you for the inspiration. ✨ Safe travels, my friends.

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you so much!

[@joelabresh3033]

Love the manual swap! I've always wanted a manual camper!

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you!

[@nunyabusiness5275]

Wow! I respect the dedication! Awesome job!!

[@natemcmillin976]

A majority of the planet does not understand or appreciate the resourcefulness, amount of skill, craftsmanship, knowledge, preplanning and mechanics, that went into this. I thought I was pretty handy. That was amazing. Blown away. Any one can plan, anyone can paint, maybe measure and cut accurately but the details and with no electrician, no plumber, no mechanic, no glazer. These are the most skilled individuals I have ever seen in my life. Real life Macgyver! Can you change your car seats? Can you do the plumbing and wire the electric? All with superior craftsmanship? Yeah? How about change the tranny? Gtfo. You can only be the expert and best at one thing or know a little about everything. These people are experts and are the best at everything. Show me your video if you think you even come anywhere near the skill these 2 displayed. I never seen it. Highly skilled. They hit all the trades known to man. Except welding. Had no help! I need to meet you. Probably some rocket scientist and quantum physicists but even they wouldn't know how to use all those tools and do this with that amount of skill

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Wow, Thank you so much! Honestly have no words. You are too kind!

[@ryang5441]

Mega credit for the manual swap! Oh, and everything else...

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you! We are loving it.

[@ColinBarrett001]

What an excellent video and what a great job. One time lapse video like this is literally worth ten ordinary videos.

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you!

[@jeremypilot1015]

Bro! Definite huge points on this build! I was like, why is the dude pulling the brake pedal to change the carpet, then BAM! My man shows up with a double stomper to make this girl a shiftie! LOVE IT!!!!! 22R is a great engine, gutless without the bump stick though!

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thanks! It was definitely worth it.

[@mickieknows7712]

We are at the tail end of our "down to the studs" RV renovation. I can truly appreciate what you guys did. You have got some great counter space there!

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thanks so much! It was a lot more work than we originally signed up for but it was worth it. We absolutely love our layout and counterspace!

[@lauramcgarvey3294]

Wow that's my dream. I loved watching the team work. Well done.

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thanks so much! It was absolutely a team effort.

[@deadleedollcandleco9148]

Wow just wow. Can’t wait to Reno my old but new to me campie

[@carjam49]

I love what you did with it, cabinet colors and all. Nice quick little video. thanks.

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you so much!

[@cat77911]

Im absolutely in love with the kitchen area, have some different ideas for other areas. Lookin for same style camper LOVE IT!!

[@spilledsoju03]

Wow never knew Napoleon Dynamite knows how to renovate RVs.😁

[@kristinaclark7612]

We just bought a 72 revcon with all original interior. Definetly gonna use this video to help me renovate it😊

[@WilsonsAdrift]

That's awesome to hear!

[@خيلالجزائر]

Gave me your instagram

[@doubleketo2170]

That man reminded me of "The greatest american hero". Nice rv.

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thanks!

[@johnnyguerra1038]

WOW beautiful work, I just bought....actually picking up a 1990 Toyota Dolphin today and I can't wait to get started on it, I won't be doing all the work you guys did but you gave me some great ideas, thanks so much for taking the time to share your work with us. Peace and Good Vibes

[@noovernightguests]

Such a gorgeous renovation, you guys did an amazing job!

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

BRAVO! Absolutely beautiful. Peace.

[@PhantomMark]

Looks like you had a great team mate there, congrats

[@michaellawrence5492]

Absolutely 100% pure beautiful pride witnessed produced from a young couple that explode their love together thru energy cooperation investment and work. May long continue their life journey together and also mileage made towards wonderful memories.

[@whoamiduh8394]

I have an 88 fiat campervan, I've just bought it and it's completely standard... Im so overwhelmed on where to start!! I'm going to watch your video slowly in parts to get ideas :)

[@WilsonsAdrift]

You got this! We have videos breaking down each part of our process so feel free to check them out or reach out with any questions 😁

[@sebastiencaroff3970]

What an amazing job you've done, and nice job for the video, hello from France

[@coreydbryant]

Not sure how you have two thumbs down... This was an amazing job... You have really inspired me to gut my travel trailer and do a total renovation... Enjoy life on the open roads... Blessings to the both of you...

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate your kind words.

[@eferch24]

My guy is the jack of all trades! Help me when I buy my Rv! haha

[@volkerbosch9078]

OMG what a great Project! Good Work. Greetings from Germany

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you so much!

[@troy8483]

Looks awesome guys 👌🏻

[@Sleeperdude]

Good video

[@xiomarapolanco1273]

OMG ‼️ Great talented craftsmanship 👍

[@cpincpersonal]

Wow that was amazing!

[@1pilotsteve]

Very cool time lapse...well done..

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you!

[@annettealvey5297]

I love this, you both did a great job. well done.

[@VelcorHF]

You guys did such a good job on this. I think you need to keep em coming. Hopefully you guys are doing Ok out there.

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you so much!

[@joepearce3033]

Excellent job.

[@kathleenrutherford733]

Wow that's awesome that was a MAJOR OVERHAUL! beautiful job

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you so much!

[@RichBinell]

Genius work. Inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Wow.

[@jenniegalway5840]

We just bought a 1985 Toyota Sunrader, completely gutted but comes with all of the interior. Wish us luck!

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Congrats on your new home on wheels! You'll love it 😊

[@jenniegalway5840]

@@WilsonsAdrift Im going to rely on your videos lol

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Lol glad they can help. Let us know if you have any questions!

[@melemetcalf1681]

@@jenniegalway5840 Curious, it's 9 months later. How's the build going so far?

[@shelleykentner4900]

Wow, big job, BIG. Great Covid project. We bought a /92 ford, 28’. I’m thinking we need to do the same reno. Yours looks fantastic. You did go further than I need to as far as mechanical. Our “motor” part is great it’s just the “home” part that sucks, lol.

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you! Sounds like a great project!

[@mani_r_29]

Great job. Time lapse makes it look easy but you guys have put in some hard working hours on this. Looks great.

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you so much!

[@laken97]

I really enjoyed discovering y'alls channel and watching this rv renovation today! Keep up the good work and i look forward to watching more of y'alls videos.

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you so much!

[@razorlove1484]

Well done. Hope u are proud as . Awesome job.

[@georgetorres8834]

GREAT JOB!!! LOVE THE KITCHEN 😎👍

[@itsonlysab3291]

Just amazing, really inspirational for others attempting the same journey, this definitely helps the motivation forsure!!

[@zekecamacho3496]

I’m in billings and if I had the money to buy this I totally would. You guys did a hell of a job!

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you so much!

[@Madhukirtan]

WOW! WOW! WOW! You guys are amazing!!

[@PowerGearPerformance]

Impressive!!. Music cool too

[@lowcatalina6638]

That is cool! Great job

[@gabrielasoria3265]

Excelente mejor que nueva.....felicidades...!!!!!

[@lulutyson9715]

Nice work

[@walterromero7333]

You guys rule happy new year !!!!!!

[@heiromos2603]

My God you are amazing boys...!!!

[@jjrrxx1981]

Amazing work

[@runner.explorerUT]

Good job!!! Very clean.

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you!

[@KelleyLylesvids]

Did you guys need to change the subflooring? Wondering if we do to our 1984 motorhome.

[@WilsonsAdrift]

We did remove some of the old floor that was rotted and replaced it with new wood. Then we layed a new layer of 1/2" plywood over the entire floor for extra stability.

[@ddrusa]

Turning marty mcfly 4x4 truck in to a rv Great Scott

[@denniscarreno5882]

Well done guys!

[@JEREMY120983]

great job!

[@nathannovak7056]

awesome vid man. its nice to actually see someone who knows what there doin. only thing i would of done different is i wouldn't have used SharkBite fittings on every connection. crimped pex fittings hold better especially in a area with movement to prevent leaking. plus standard crimp fittings are way cheaper!

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Really appreciate it! It was an awesome learning experience. We never had a single leak with the push to connect fittings so I'm definitely a fan of them. First time working with pex or doing anything like that. I think there will be another adventure build in the future!

[@emmanuelking9988]

Awesome job! 👌

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you!!

[@34jos]

good job well done

[@carolewarner101]

Beautiful job!

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you!

[@sandradrumm5803]

Absolutely fantastic

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you!

[@idealasermiami]

Wow! Amazing how handy are you guys ❤️

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you!

[@ritualj0int]

Amazing job

[@alejandrarubalcava3186]

Wowowooww excelente trabajo mis respetos para ustedes mil bendiciones amigos 🤩

[@crisriddle]

respect to both you!

[@sandrasmith3451]

Holy cow! You guys are amazing! Great job!😮👍🏻

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you so much!

[@smokesadventures7587]

Great job a heck of an improvement.

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thanks John!

[@oneida80100]

Great video!

[@34jos]

good job .. well done to both

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you!

[@dennisbass4469]

Just incredible 😍

[@lordfever5b.e.83]

I just watched Napoleon Dynamite build a camper trailer cool video

[@tammielieurance6204]

Beautiful

[@MichellsAdventures]

Super nice job, you guys!

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you so much!

[@jaygorakht5135]

Lovable camper✌️✌️

[@yipieee]

I alwas love this vido is the gretes and saving the erath

[@StevenLaFrance]

i watched this and see you rebuilding a RV but then out of nowhere i see you do a auto to man swap LOL

[@pizzaqueen5783]

awesome!!!

[@mitchellbradford9854]

Why did you do the mechanical work last? Wouldn’t you want to change out the transmission first to make sure the truck was good before putting all that work in?

[@WilsonsAdrift]

We already knew the truck ran and drove just fine before we started the renovation. The transmission swap was not necessary so we waited until the end to see if it was still something we wanted to do or had time to do before our trip.

[@tomasfumolento2499]

Grande Baz.uca. Complimenti per la passione e la dedizione che ci avete messo! Anche io amante dei campeggi ma con la tenda(per il momento😅) un caro saluto! Il tuo amico di canaletta tex87

[@volkitolkien]

The guy is like MacGyver

[@davidpa62]

Very nice.. But where is the bathroom?

[@aaronruiz9397]

Loved it excellent job beautiful

[@garrettreines6952]

You guys did an awesome job on restoring that RV.. I have a question though I noticed the doors that were on the outside as for the ventilation for the refrigerator and the furnace have now been covered over what are you doing as far as heat and refrigeration ventilation... Maybe I missed something in the video

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thanks you! As for the heater, it vents straight out the bottom through its own exhaust since it is a diesel heater. And for the fridge ventilation, it only requires a few inches of space around it. It doesn't need the same ventilation as the older style refrigerators.

[@dmitrimorales8615]

If this isn't too personal, around how much was the renovation for just the interior living space? Not including the transmission swap. Thanks in advance

[@WilsonsAdrift]

It was around the 15k range.

[@dmitrimorales8615]

Thank you for sharing.

[@thesecretsofjordan]

Did you restore any engines or mechanical things? I want to buy a old rv and restore it. Is it posssible to make it work brand new after restoration? Potentially a life long vehicle?

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Well if you are buying an older rv you can absolutely rebuild everything including all mechanical work and it could last you a very long time. The only thing I would say about that is in the end, it's still old technology and an old design. They have made a lot of improvements over the years in comfort, reliability and safety. Our Toyota Sunrader was a 1985 and although we replaced a lot of parts and you could say it was "new" but in the end, it still drove like a 1985 Toyota.

[@TheTallOne890]

Now I have one singular question why did you trade out the ac for another fan? Otherwise though great vid unless the area you live in doesn't get to hot which then I guess it makes sense to get rid of

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Great question. With all the windows and 2 fans, one pushing and one pulling, it honestly stayed very comfortable in there. The main reason we didn't do ac is because we designed it to be off grid and the type of traveling we do, we don't plug in or have the on-board power to run an ac unit. If we were to do it again though, I'd make sure it was pre-wired for an ac unit just in case. We also didn't carry a generator. Overall, we didn't have any issues without it.

[@TheTallOne890]

@@WilsonsAdrift ahhh that actually makes alot of sense that in my mind I'd say is a good choice but just to be safe always have some sort of backup power generator

[@ketsiabella4657]

So beautiful guys wow keep it coming

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you so much!

[@mckennaschnauber4412]

Love to see the work you did on the outside I've always wanted to re paint mine so thanks for the idea ❤️

[@WilsonsAdrift]

So happy we could help 😊

[@mckennaschnauber4412]

@@WilsonsAdrift would love to get your general opinion, do you believe switching to the RV is more worth it?

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Hey McKenna, not quite sure what your question is. Are you asking if building the rv was a better decision than going with a van build?

[@mckennaschnauber4412]

@@WilsonsAdrift I mean like switching from apartment living to RV living? I'm looking into it now and trying to decide if I should go full time? Just wanted a general opinion overall ! Thanks!

[@WilsonsAdrift]

That's a great question. Honestly, it really depends on the person and their situation. Overall, we were happy to be full time on the road. It's been a dream for the both of us and to finally make it happen felt so liberating. We saved enough that we didn't need to work while on the road which helped us with the freedom we were after. There are so many great things about living on the road but it doesn't come without its challenges. Finding a place to camp every night proved to be difficult at times. Traveling during the pandemic made it hard to plan for things as a lot of things were shut down or half open but still full priced. We were able to visit friends and family while on the road but when you are not visiting those people, it can get a little lonely being in a new place and not knowing anyone. We enjoyed our few months on the road but now we are happy to have a home base again. We can still travel but we have a place we can always call home. In the end, I don't think you will regret trying it out. You can always find a place to settle down if you don't like the full time thing. :)

[@christinedowns340]

Really great work! Any idea how different the base weight is?

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Great question! Surprisingly we weighed in about 200 pounds less than when we started. If I remember correctly, it was right around 6300..

[@christinedowns340]

@@WilsonsAdrift Better material at no weight cost- win win!

[@refinedworld944]

I have a trailer am bout demo and reconstruct as well..thanks for d inspiration!!! U guys did an amazing job!!!!! Can I ask what insulation u guys used?

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Thank you so much! We ended up going with rmax thermasheath ISO board from home depot.

[@refinedworld944]

@@WilsonsAdrift Awesome..ty...am binge watching your videos!!! 😂😂

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Great! 😁 If you have any other questions just ask!

[@tombry4480]

BRILLIANT

[@like..u..su.]

Wow lovely 👏🏼✨️

[@dustinanddylc]

So cool!