DIY CAMPER TRAILER MAKEOVER | My Smallest Renovation Yet!

[@GillDawe]

Generally the reason people do not use things like stone and tile in a camper or van build is the weight. The tires/shocks/whatever car stuff holds the weight, has a weight limit and stone is very heavy. In such a small space hopefully that won't be an issue! At least it will be balanced as it's on the whole floor.

[@christy406]

Makes sense - thanks for the intel

[@lir9875]

Not to mention that these materials crack and campers and such can move a lot, causing cracks.

[@NM-ql7ey]

That was what I was thinking weight and cracking. Maybe watch some remodeling travel trailers for ideas?

[@amiemills1274]

Hope the suspension has been checked out as well. Safety first!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Stay tuned for next episode 🙃

[@clairesweber]

Love this! Can’t wait to see how it progresses! One piece of advice I can give from when I renovated my camper - it doesn’t have to be perfect, but it has to be done. That was my motto and it saved me from giving up multiple times when I couldn’t get things the way I wanted. In the end, no one noticed my little mistakes or that things didn’t line up perfectly, all they saw was my hard work and creativity. Also, things will not line up perfectly! I swear, you can’t find a straight line or 90 degree angle in them to save your soul. Don’t let that discourage you! You’re going to have so much fun on your camping journey! ❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for this!

[@NoraDesmond897]

Hello miss Rachel. The trailer reminds me of a tent minus the bugs. Anyhoot. A couple of things came to mind. A window on the door. Nothing big just to add more light and or circulation. The trailer deserves a name and I nominate "Cali". If the trailer is for you to get away giving you a sense of peace, Cali gave you that. Lastly, linoleum flooring. It came to mind because its everlasting. I get adding weight, and durability but linoleum. I dunno. Just a thought.

[@hannarose9557]

You are a blessing to my soul with your diys. Thank you. I have a 60 yrs old home and I am 68. But I learned so much Diys through your shows. I love living in my home. thank you again.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for being here!

[@kaitlinmeadows6273]

Love this project! Watch the weight, remember that the trailer will flex and torque a bit traveling down the bumpy roads of life, caulk caulk caulk, kilz over caulk before painting, and enjoy enjoy enjoy!

[@hnycreek]

Can't wait to see how fabulous this tiny trailer is going to be!!!

[@stephaniemclean2451]

Storage under the bed or something that you can pull into a double - oh my gosh x utilising all that room and I know it’ll be a perfect tiny home regardless 💕 can’t wait to seeee

[@crawroy11]

Hi, a nice start on the camper. As far as electrical advise if you are going to be running from the Jackery or other batteries I would suggest using all 12V DC components if you can. Using a DC to AC inverter is very inefficient and they can waste up to 20% of your stored energy. Also if you are going as far as to install solar panel(s) for charging the flexible panels are much better than the rigid panels. They can be mounted with a lower profile and are better at handling cloudy days or shade. I've installed a few systems now with flexible panels and have never had trouble getting the batteries to full charge every day in any weather conditions.

[@Kingdomwifestyle]

I feel like this something that small and cute like a pink or a green or a blue would have been adorable!! I’m also seeing vintage wall paper inside!!! Adorable!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Excited to wrap it up and share the full reveal!

[@lechatbotte.]

You’ve learned so much from all your previous reno’s I know you’ll knock this one out of the park. I can’t wait to see what you do. Very wise to plan for some time away from time to time. You go girl!!!! Harbor freight has some good paint sprayer guns but you need an air compressor.

[@shirleycarter2451]

Hi Rachel, think if it was just to be stationery, then Yes, the stone floor, but if it's to be towed then you need light weight materials and easy clean, the heavier it is the more fuel ⛽️ you'll use, and also if ever in a accident ( God forbid) the floor will become a missile and cause lots of damage 💔 😢 please find a better material for the floor.🎉❤

[@gabrielleszafir]

Oh I'm so excited for this! I make KZbin videos in a similar spirit as you (sorta) about my life and after over a year of living full time on the road, I bought a 1970s caravan that I'm planning on totally renovating so I'm excited to see what you do with this tiny space! Small functional spaces are such an interesting design experience! Sending love from my corner of the world to yours kindred spirit sister 🧡

[@BryanBurguer777]

And to think that in 2010 you were already doing great DIY, while learning how to do kickflips, and today you can build anything, it's really incredible. I can even see a millionaire owner of a construction company 😍❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you 🙏🏼.

[@janhallmark320]

You still Rock Rachel. I’ve so enjoyed your DIY’s and it’s inspired me many times to get off my butt and do something. You’re real and I love that . Good and the not so good . Us women totally understand ! Love ya girl !’

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@Krystalwatchesvideos]

I just got my Dachshund puppy, Henley. She's 9 weeks old this week :) The moment where you said "helicopter dog mom," I totally got 😄 Luv all your videos! 🎇

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

❤️❤️❤️

[@IGrowinchrist]

DIY are so mind blowing just to see what people do with there sense of creativity and the finishing result it’s such a blessing to be able to create! Rachel you’re doing such an incredible job. Jesus loves you and I am praying for your healing from the pain of your lost and all your trying to accomplish in this season God loves you Rachel and you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. keep going and I’m looking forward to the master piece that will be completed in the end ! 🙏🏽🫶🏽

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for this ❤️

[@Les3Frangines]

Bonjour Rachel, A small renovation, but what a challenge! Small volume but technical: Exterior weather protection Inside, quality materials, as healthy as possible to breathe (insulation, bracing and cladding) High-performance ventilation to remove damp air from the volume. Prioritize sleeping and clever storage. Hygiene and mobile cooking in canteens

[@latonyagreathouse7235]

Hi Rachel , I'm happy to see you back. I pray all is well ♥️ ✌️🙏

[@sammybrown4680]

😂 I have no doubt in your abilities. Can't wait to see the outcome. Stone looks awesome.

[@stephaniec2478]

Every little thing she does is magic 🎵 your creativity seems to know no bounds!

[@ceasewatercolorarts]

I don't HATE that you put down hardiboard. It will help with water intrusion. I did notice that subfloor is showing daylight so I'm worried about waterproofing underneath. Look up the gvwr rating of your trailer and your car. You need to know how heavy that trailer is and how much your car can tow. I don't think it's a lost cause if you've put down the stone tile. You might just have to be super selective of everything else that goes in the trailer. Remember, this isn't a new thing, so make sure it's suspension, axels, etc are checked out and good to go. And, if you haven't towed before, you might consider getting a sway bar on your jeep for safety. I know someone whose husband was killed in an accident on a rollover of the trailer! Anyway, I like seeing you happy. You're healing.

[@Britbabe53]

Yes the hole in the floor was enough for mice to intrude!

[@myfathersdaughter324]

Exciting Rachel! I can't wait to see what you do with it ❤

[@ritasilva8797]

Hey Rachel! Nice to see you again ❤️ I personally think that stone is a no go for something that mobile... It will crack and can be dangerous while moving... It is also a lot of weight! I hope you are safe independently of your choice ❤️🫶🏽🤞🏼

[@shaunbrady5703]

Awesome job so smart to transfer the layout of the trailer to the outside. So much more room to move and you got the flagstone cuts and design really good

[@warmbreeze43]

I love this tiny trailer. Going to be so cute ❤

[@Milquetoast702]

I am so excited for this. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!

[@angelahill3630]

Wow this is a great idea i wish I had found it im homeless and would've been good 2 keep up with i hope 2 run across one love it👍🏾❤️💯😍👀💪🏾🙏🏾

[@johnjaeger287]

Looks like you've heard a lot about stone!!! You are 1 in millions...keep on...1 in millions...

[@beatricemckisset1128]

The travel trailer is so cute. You got this ...❤

[@alinac.857]

ohhhh i am so in love with this camper project!!!! this is so cute and I admire your approach - you doing it your way, no matter what others might say. And also being open about that insecurity, that really helped me. very excited for you to finish and go camping with blaze!!! now I wanna buy a mini camper brb sending you a biiig hug. ♥

[@godddisgood]

Can't wait for the finished results 😊

[@beckywiz]

This is so fun! I have a similar plan with my pup to just get away with him and go camping or exploring in a new state. Excited to see your trips! I'm also a little scared to go solo camping so we're in this together lol

[@TheCatsafrican]

hey you can spray non paintale caulk with kilz spray paint or use cover stain spray paint then paint

[@kelseycook8097]

Fully understand the vibe with the stone. I am just concerned about the weight on the frame and things if you are going to be towing it!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I'll be making upgrades to support the weight ❤️

[@joshlovingoutdoors4455]

Hi Luv it’s great to try different things but I think it might be worth to swap the floor for vinyl linoleum instead for weight reduction to save on gas 🤗.

[@TwistedSisttaa]

I can't wait to see what you do with this! Everything you do looks so cool. 😎

[@emmashaye]

Yesss I can't wait to see this series!

[@Miss_Annlaug]

Wow the gen3rator is so cool❤❤❤

[@mzfitmama2361]

I love it and so game to camp and meet up. We'll besides that this is going to be a great little project you will remember always.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🥰

[@TristinaKardashian]

Lol the second you said the paint sprayers both exploded I said it was meant for you to do by hand. ✨

[@laurafiler3760]

Its cute for a little trailer.

[@moesemporium]

RACHEL POSTEEEEEED 🥳🥳🥳

[@marykempski3986]

Love the new project. That trailer is adorable as I’m sure it will be when you’re done. One thing, please try not to leave any holes where mice can get in. Can’t wait for the rest of this makeover. 👍🏼 to the stone floor. ❤👏🏼👏🏼

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🥰 will do!

[@kathybeck5957]

You Got This Girl!!!!!

[@carrielamar5109]

Always look forward to watching your diy’s

[@DAsh-we4og]

I'm not going to lie can I be honest to tell you the truth I luv this project!😉

[@shelbylong2022]

As a previous manufactured home owner. These structures are not like stick build. The weight can't be sustained and the floor will fall through to the ground. Also, rubber coating the roof seals leaks. Someone used nails with washers on mine... many more leaks. Had to abandon it.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I will be living and learning through this a lot

[@angelaortiz3406]

That looks so cool. I like it.❤

[@jessicapower8585]

Cute!!!!❤❤❤

[@IShallNotBeSilent]

So adorable.

[@kaylab6301]

Please tell me that you are going to make this an amazing color.. match your bright spirit 🤩

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Maybe! 🙃

[@caitlincostello7422]

Dude this is gonna be cute AF, so excited for you

[@Miss_Annlaug]

Amazing build❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@subhasreeghosh9305]

great work. love from uptowns India

[@tobtnosike9433]

I love you, Rachel 🤩😍🥰✨️✨️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Love you!

[@JoellLoves]

Just saw your video. First time watching your channel and videos. And I tell ya.. your amazing and hard working/ beautiful woman I've met.. I'm glade to subscribe and watch more of your videos coming up soon.. your new fan, Joel! Keep up the good work and hope to get to know you more.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much for being here! Excited to continue this journey with you

[@JoellLoves]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz I'm glade to be apart of your family. And the journey you have. I'll support you best I can and continue to watch your videos all the way threw. Yours truly, Joel

[@DGM403]

I would say those small tires are not rated for the weight you are adding with the stone. Additionally, driving down the road, the inside of your trailer is experiencing about an 8.0 earthquake. Plan your materials accordingly.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Will make proper upgrades or I'll just demo it out if it doesn't work 🙃

[@kathleennoland9486]

Make the roof a pop top😮

[@stevedang1673]

Hi Rachel, I'm a new subscriber. Love watching your videos. You mentioned in one of your video that you and Kelly started this journey together. In honor of kelly, you should name your farm Kelly's Farm.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Cali* and that's a great idea.

[@stevedang1673]

Sorry, I stand corrected. Cali's farm

[@marilynkornelsen5734]

All u need is a old wooden panel station wagon to pull it 😊❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Yes!

[@ginajennings1664]

Do you think you might give this little camper a name? The song sundown by Gordon Lightfoot keeps going on a loop in my head for some reason when I you started showing the camper. So I don’t know but I think sundown would be a cool name for it. Just throwing my two cents in for what it’s worth. I think you will make it amazing, I have no doubt.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you! It'll be a learning process for sure.

[@AstaraeaRain]

Honestly Rachel, I don't think flagstone is a bad idea. Keeping the weight closer to the ground, especially if you're thinking about adding higher up cabinets or whatnot, is always a good idea in tiny homes on wheels (unless you need to take legal weight into consideration). Take this from someone that lived in a van with a cat; sweep-ability is ALWAYS good! 🤧🧹

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@pboyd8354]

you are magic!

[@D_Cali_Life]

Is that Joshua Tree ? Yucca Valley ? You’re in my backyard lol

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Yes!

[@terrypierce693]

So cute

[@terrihulm873]

2 things with a travé trailer weight and flexibility... The trailer flexs as you drive...

[@margaretrosin7853]

Super cute! Does the ceiling pop-up, for head room? Cant wait to see the finished product 😊

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

It doesn't! I wish it did.

[@lindacruikshank3087]

Its so cute

[@almachapman5409]

Awesome

[@amberfrazier575]

Are you filtering your paint before you put it in your paint sprayer and sending it? Are you thoroughly cleaning out your lines after painting? Not doing both religiously will kill your paint sprayer. I would recommend watching a couple of maintenance videos on YT. It sounds to me like to are getting clogs causing it to back up.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Oh girl, I tried everything 😞 I just didn't want to go buy a third sprayer. Insanity. I also borrowed the big one so not sure what was done before.

[@tobtnosike9433]

4:39 I love Rachel has crouching when she's opened this jackery weight for feet and check so correct with crouching like my beautiful school Carew Academy is best crouching so perfect to learn to talks student and everyone folder and she's crouching so helpful about to talks him about watch Disney Films at Carew. Rachal is my hero and DIY so friendly. 👍🏾✨️

[@stevenbutler2824]

I think you did a great job on your camper van rachel and by the way, how tall are you

[@colleenshea6925]

Rachel: Have you considered painting your long trailer? Just a thought. Sincerely Canadian Colleen

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I love the blue 🥹 it'll make sense when the entire property is dialed in

[@mirtrain]

14:44 yep 😢

[@laurafisher6531]

Rach I'm no expert by a long shot but will the weight of the stone be viable for a road worthy trailer? Good to see you getting stuff done xx

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I didn't even register that so I'll be sure to dive into next episode.

[@laurafisher6531]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz 🥰

[@AngelesR.]

What mini mic so you use? The quality sounds good❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

A lav mic with a pack!

[@sharoncherry]

Not knowing anything about construction it looks like the stone would add weight that you wouldn't want to the trailer. Just saying.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Wait until I weld some upgrades! Trust your girl - I just do shit backwards sometimes

[@D_Cali_Life]

Life works for pretty girls lol Everything doesn’t matter.

[@moyralouise7123]

My claustrophobia was triggered at the start so had to comeback to it 😊

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha it's so damn small.

[@moda78z]

❤❤❤

[@jayyygee1867]

I wonder if you've experienced any creepy/paranormal moments out there

[@rileyscorner5418]

Maybe i missed it. Does anyone know what type of trailer this is and year?

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

It was a custom build off of a boat hitch from a local desert dweller who passed away

[@denises9426]

Can’t wait see what you make of this. Thank you for sharing! 👑🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@theshadesoffamily]

E x cited to see this

[@pazdimas1684]

🥳 ✨✨

[@silviediotte2048]

Very tiny sweet

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

It's so small!

[@mai_world]

❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Love you!

[@christinaturner3845]

Mine is smaller, 4x4x8 square drop from the 1960s

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I love it

[@74niknik]

Arent those supposed to light weight? That floor looks heavy!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

We shall see!

[@BjornBear21]

Do you pull it with your vehicle or just carry it under your arm? 😂😂😂😂

[@LaurenPlitUK]

So heavy 😢 it’s ok if the trailer is stationary but might not be great driving it around

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Yeah 100% but this thing was built by a local off a boat trailer. I DIY'ed in a manic episode and then told myself it'd be a great guest house for the mini horse pasture 🥹

[@LaurenPlitUK]

@ it’s a great project whatever you do! I like that you do show the fails etc. busy redecorating our own house and it’s not easy and that’s not even at the level you’re doing stuff at so 🫠 Enjoying the ride x

[@sharondumont9048]

❤️👍🏼😉🇨🇦

[@dansfpr]

That’s like living in a toilet

[@tubiggiesmalls6587]

I don’t enjoy the content of incomplete makeovers :(

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Well then there's a ton of other channels for you babe!

[@tubiggiesmalls6587]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz I’ve been a subscriber for years and years now. I feel as though I should be able to voice an opinion without being told to go somewhere else. 👍🏽

[@brndn-t1r]

friendly reminder to be kind to yourself, whoever needs to hear it. 🤎🤎

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Love this xx.

[@kaitlinmeadows6273]

Love this project! Watch the weight, remember that the trailer will flex and torque a bit traveling down the bumpy roads of life, caulk caulk caulk, kilz over caulk before painting, and enjoy enjoy enjoy!

[@valerarte3492]

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