Don't Miss These Important Steps Before Insulating Your Cargo Conversion Camper.

[@billanddeb]

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[@spaddriver1957]

Six years as a rv technician,I can absolutely tell you to, LISTEN TO BILL & DEB!. They know exactly what they are talking about when building a CTC!. I've worked on every major brand of commercial rv, including Airstreams over the years. And not one of them will last as long as Bill & Deb's cargo trailer conversion will. In fact I am using many of their ideas in my own ctc because they are excellent ways of making sure that I can have a trailer without the multiple issues that commercial rv's constantly suffer from. Reliability and ease of maintenance is the name of to game when you live full time in your rv. I'll get down off of my soap box now. Thank you guy's for all the great ideas.. 👍😊

[@billanddeb]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you found our ideas helpful.

[@mikedmann7487]

Yall Rock!

[@carlstanoyevic3070]

Well Great video Bill and Deb however it now is wed. Jan. 22nd and from what I can tell by our news in Toledo ohio it is -5 this morning and they say You all GOT SNOW . Be safe and stay warm. God Bless ❤

[@SandysSerenityCorner]

I really love the tips tricks and advice that you two share with us. ❤❤❤To the guy who said that they put wiring and plumbing in the walls of a house. They also tear out the walls if there’s any leaks or shorts or if mice eat your wiring.

[@charlierobertson1428]

Hi Bill & Deb. For over a year now I've watch many , many Videos on insulating Cargo Vans and Cargo Trailers and this is by far the best video I've ever seen, bar none. Your method of insulating will work great in Van Conversions also. I'm currently closing down my business of 26 years and retiring so I can convert my G30 Van so I can not only start camping but start living and loving it. Think's for all the hard work you and Deb have done making your video's and sharing your knowledge and experiences with everyone.

[@billanddeb]

We're so glad you found the video helpful, and we hope you enjoy your van conversion.

[@BobFromManitoba]

good intel...thanks

[@pobo6113]

I love these tips & tricks videos that you are doing. I for 1 would love it if you could address picking a cargo trailer company &/or a dealership that is willing to work with custom orders. I have been looking and have put out feelers to a couple of companies with no reply. This makes me worry. Thanks for all you do

[@stewartdunkley4108]

Excellent advice on building out a CTC and the need to preplan as much as you can!! I have also watched the Cache Camper KZbin channel and it is quite interesting to see the inner workings of the slide in campers and trailers they make and repair. Quality work and great explanations of how they do things. I am enjoying your new series on building tips!

[@billanddeb]

Glad you are enjoying the series!

[@goodcitizen1611]

Fantastic video! Thanks for taking your time to share this with us. 😎

[@Grandpa_RLP]

I really like this series and hope that you will tie them together or catalog them so that in the future I can watch them all without having to search but I don't even know if that is a thing. Anyway it is very helpful to have these ideas and tips to use as a basis on all the things involved in building out your own trailer. 1. Could you have just had them put the plywood in the trailer without attaching it. Just stacked up on floor? What would be the down side to that? 2. Does the floor come with insulation or did you think that the 3/4 inch floor plus 3/4 foam board was sufficient? 3. Does your floor flex under you between the grid you built when standing directly on foam board? Thanks again for all the details.

[@billanddeb]

We have a play list called tips and suggestions

[@markthornhill519]

Mississippi has something called Yazoo Clay, I was told about this from my brother n law who lives there. After we had to make a trip over from Ga. The Yazoo Clay swells when it rains and shrinks when it's dry. So it's a constant moving. That's why their roads are like lol driving down railroad tracks. Made me appreciate Ga roads. Enjoyed another great video guys.

[@jimsteele7108]

Smart people. I’m still on my first build. I won’t start the next until I’m finished with all my mistakes 😅

[@sheilawhite8628]

Love these!! Fla weather will get better. (From Tally) 😁 0:55

[@Tsiri09]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I have an '88 fireball fiver whose wiring is old and failing. Okay. I'm not tearing out walls to replace wires. I'm installing new wiring with race track covers and race track outlets- easier to repair/replace when needed.

[@billanddeb]

Cool. We often thought if we were to buy an older traditional RV or Motor Home, we'd pretty much "gut" the interior, then clip all the existing wiring flush with the wall and then re-wire from scratch. We're glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching.

[@billmcgovern2445]

Good stuff !!!!! Really enjoy watching the how to videos. Looking forward to future tips and tricks. God bless and safe travels.

[@billanddeb]

Thank you! We're glad you enjoy them.

[@tony-kj5mc]

Thanks for doing these videos step by step of how ya'll did your build . I know my 7 by 12 Cargo trailer is a different set up . But you are going to be a big help to me Thanks . I have Just picked up my trailer up about a month ago . I have been thinking about how I was going to do the build , these videos are going to be a big help !! I live in North Eastern Arkansas .

[@billanddeb]

You’re welcome. It’s always good to know someone is finding these videos helpful.

[@innerspaceavailable]

30 degrees in Rochester Mn today deb.

[@acinfla9615]

Great information! Enjoy your stay in Florida 😊

[@NatureAndOther]

Very nice and interesting video ❤️ 👍

[@earnestburditt9867]

Great information. I just noticed that you are up to 41300, wow, see how many people you've touched.

[@billanddeb]

Thanks. I hope it helps others.

[@BenKibler]

Love these tips and tricks! I’ve been following your builds and interviews, and using the same techniques in my build. The only thing I did differently was skip the plywood directly against the exterior skin for through-wall fittings. My thinking is that if you do get a small leak, I’d rather have foam that doesn’t absorb moisture, rather than plywood against the skin. Where exterior screws are needed, they can reach the 1” through the foam to hit the interior furring strips. (I ran 6” wide furring strips at top and bottom for just this purpose, 3” for the rest of the strips). Keep the good content and ideas coming!

[@billanddeb]

We didn't cover it in the video, but we also shot Lexel in the pilot holes before we ran a screw and ran a bead of Lexel on the back side of the flange on every exterior fixture. Thanks for sharing. That's a great idea. Water leaks are a mutual concern.

[@psdaengr911]

The first step is to determine the intended use and environmental conditions of the vehicle and how you will heat or cool it.

[@warrenscorner]

So that’s where I10 got its number. It’s 10.0 on the Richter Scale! Worst interstate we’ve ever been on. The bottoms of the camper drawers came out, closet rod snapped off, and some broken dishes. Definitely a rolling earthquake. Maybe some viewers could send you pictures of their best ideas and share them?

[@danielkearns3600]

Word of advice do not use spray foam that touches the outer inside wall. In hot weather the metal expands and you will have warped panels and my outside walls have no screws and this is worse because it will pull panel adhesive off and create dirt entering into crack and will not bond back over time when it contracts. You can use very thin sheet foam against the inside exterior wall and then spray foam because the foam board is not firmly bonded to wall and will allow for expansion.

[@billanddeb]

That's some great advice. Thank you.

[@j.maxwell8764]

❤❤Fantastic advice!!

[@TenaPhillips-h4d]

more great advice bill

[@pacoperkid13]

For installing a wider window like one for an emergency exit. Do you have any suggestions or know of anyone who would know how best to frame it and what to do about heat so you don't booger the aluminum skin welding it in? I'm researching things still.... This new series is going to be very helpful! Thank you!

[@MrOppie93]

I am sure you guys have shared this before, but where do you recommend buying a trailer from.

[@txladywolf01]

I agree YUK!! More cold coming too

[@LarryS-c1c]

when you installed your windows did you use the rubber gaskets that were on the windows?

[@billanddeb]

Yes. They were nice gaskets. We were prepared to use butyl tape but didn't need to. Haven't had any leaks in almost 4 years.

[@David-dz5ji]

I'm adding a 3cubic ft. Freezer in the back room. Hope to have it finished when I see you. Looks like the fridge in the front room.

[@billanddeb]

Sounds like you have a great plan!

[@markkausche2296]

Hello Bill, so has the insulation made a big difference ?

[@bigdaddysshop8180]

What did you use to adhere the foam to the walls?

[@billanddeb]

For the most part, we cut it tight enough that it pretty much held itself in place until we covered it with the interior skin. For those stubborn spots, we simply used construction adhesive.

[@spaddriver1957]

You can get foam safe adhesive from Home Depot or Lowes. I used loctite PL polyurethane construction adhesive. It says on the side that it is foam safe.

[@georgelaurie3587]

I'm really appreciate these how to vids im paying very close attention to what your sharing im planning on doing one these conversions myself my regular rv is shot and I dont want to buy a new one to start the problems over again this is a far better idea and will outlast a factory rv buy a long shot

[@youcanthide004]

Oh my God that tent looks absolutely enormous -you guys look like children in there. Lol.

[@billanddeb]

We are. Lol

[@MrBoejoone]

I added cardboard against the metal walls before my first piece of foam board went in. Get it all for free from post office.

[@nevillemcnaughton6306]

Has anyone in the group used wool insulation. I will do the leak detail, then I will install a baton and add to each stud, the will capture the wool insulation, then I will install a vapor barrier and finish with internal cladding.

[@TheDrogheda51]

Please post the Alaskan truck camper builder. Thanks

[@billanddeb]

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[@TheDrogheda51]

@@billanddeb thank you

[@dianak2348]

Is this Gazelle bigger than you last one? Looks bigger. Tommy uses Lexel on everything. I really like this new series of videos because even though i have already built one…this new one I want to do better because I am like Deb..I am not building another…this is my home and I want to enjoy it not keep building. HA HA 😅

[@billanddeb]

Yes. This is the Gazelle G6. It's a little over 12 feet in diameter. We may not be able to use it everywhere due to its larger size, but we really do like it.

[@billanddeb]

Oh. Glad you like the series.

[@MelanieSteenwyk]

If you were on highway 82, then you were on one of our better highways here in Mississippi sadly.

[@dianak2348]

Ok…I’m taking notes and when it comes to the window, I am wanting a window that I will have to cut a stud, so why was it that you couldn’t stop the leaks because of cutting the stud? Inquiring minds want to know LOL

[@billanddeb]

Not really. They just did a poor job sealing the windows. We didn't want to cut studs because we didn't have anyone or the materials to properly weld up a suitable frame.