The ants ate alot of wood! | Another VLOG

[@sandylee9564]

Your song that says, "we're going to build a life together"...makes me tearful. It's so nice to see a couple work on goals together yet don't strangle each other's creativity....there is no belittling or criticizing of each other only support and thoughtfulness. I am so happy that you and Ashley found each other and all your fur babies are fortunate to have you two.

[@deniseboldea1624]

Since the Ants are on the move, they were most likely carrying the Larvae (future workers) to the new location as determined by the Queen. You will also see worker ants carrying thier deceased members out of the nest for disposal. For such tiny critters, they are remarkably organized.

[@tinabranch321]

I love how when you do anything for your queen you do it a 100%. Example her gardening shed with flowers on top. That’s a true king taking care of his queen.

[@Habitnunangel]

That song is just perfect brings tears. I admire how much you love and respect Ashley. ❤ I wish you guys so much happiness and many years together.

[@reneebekas8977]

We’ll said, Habit. The song gets me every time. 🥹

[@rebeccacorbin1590]

Like Ashley I’m a nurse. We have a rule of thumb when it comes to IVs. I believe it will hold true for the floor/framing issues. “When in doubt, pull it out.”

[@lonnybush5612]

😳 Ok there a joke in there. 🤣😅

[@catherinereynolds9644]

For a camper that needs extensive wood work ... I think it has found the right place to be rebuilt☮️💜

[@bootjackclayshack1554]

Most old campers like that need that level of rebuild.

[@fasteddy917]

Having restored 4 trailers from that era by the time you get rid of all the rotten wood you will be down to the frame. Remove the metal and save it and rebuild the wood and reattach the metal to the new frame. Anything else is a waste of time. This is bringing back a lot of memories. Lots of vintage trailer suppliers on the nest.

[@loro3849]

This is a perfect project for your creative talents. I started seeing your work when you worked with Alex on the Potter house.

[@annewlarrabee]

I’m loving this renovation journey. Can’t wait to see what you do with this little gem of a trailer!

[@loisblackston3314]

Good thing you’re still a young couple to take on the camper challenge! Sweet couple. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHLEY!! You’re Talented Joshua. Still praying for your healing🙏🏻

[@emilyarchibald1900]

Loving this restoration series and its great to see Ashley and your dog and cat helping :)

[@nelliehedrick3147]

I love watching you and Ashley work together to get what you want!! It is amazing to see that kind of love between to young or older people .You don't mind hard work to get what you want....You will achieve your dreams.

[@francescam9539]

I’ve been watching a long time, always hit the like but I don’t often comment. I’m loving this trailer and I hope you replace all the wood, after all, you are quite an excellent wood craftsman. 👍

[@Melanbrocolli]

Dude never change, your vids are so wholesome and make me giggle! Awesome progress 😊 love from NZ🇳🇿💗

[@jbart5260]

Yes, rebuild it. You will make it so much better and stronger

[@karenwebb695]

I’m amazed that you can work barehanded like that! Glad you’re not allergic to ants.

[@laurieedeburn2449]

nice job on everything young man.... luv the cat too

[@pilaraguilar1201]

Dear friends,you as a couple are awesome! My family and myself love you.Get well soon.May God bless you.

[@kathyriggs7266]

I believe your going to have to do a complete tear out and rebuild of the entire frame. Good luck. I'm glad and thankful to see you feeling better.

[@angiewarren6045]

A steel diamond plate would look sharp on the front! It would also act as a rock barrier when driving. Just an idea!

[@briggsyontheridge3598]

Penny says; "Build me a cathouse." 😻

[@XanBos]

Well at first this looked as if you would have this camper licked….and then more structural rot. There is a product that hardens rotten wood, but I don’t know how it would work on something like this. Taking it down completely and rebuilding though, such a task! You have so much time invested in it now that it almost seems like starting from scratch is the best way to go. I had almost thought about trying to get a camper and turning it into an art studio….but if I run into all this, it may not be worth it. lol I can’t wait to see the results!

[@karenmilligan5597]

Sealability, if thats not a word it is now in my book. Wow, this is going a lot farther than I imagined, tearing the damage out of the T T. I'm sure it will turn out great. Thanks for the ant footage. I spent a lot of time watching insects and lizards when I was a kid. Fascinating. 🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

[@gretchenarrant8334]

Really got a job. You're so smart Josh, you'll make it better than new. I love how you give little biology lessons. Li k e about the ants. Best of luck on the trailer.

[@bootjackclayshack1554]

Yeah, those ants are a problem. He just let a new colony of wood eating ants into his eco system.

[@NitrousDiecast]

I really like this trailer build!

[@georgejeruzal6249]

Ask Alex about the wood restore product that he used in his car door repair video. It may help with some rot. Appears you have bitten into a big project due to lower wood rot. You have a lot of folks that can lend a helping hand.

[@michaelcherry8952]

24:50 You can tell carpenter ants by the tiny toolbelts and lunchboxes!🤣 Great storm footage. I hope everything will be O.K.

[@kevinsmith7697]

They don’t measure twice though 🤔😝🇺🇸

[@billygraham8662]

Take out the flooring some you can see all the framing so you can replace what bad.

[@samirwildcat]

If it was me I'd be doing a complete rebuild but then i do like a challenge. I know zero about carpentry but i would definitely give it ago.

[@d.a.scrimgeour7713]

Now that’s a labour of love … Ashley a lucky gal

[@jandj2589]

Great classic Camper rebuild video! We are Looking forward to the next one!

[@brycedoubleu]

we have always used a couple cheap screw jacks on the back bumper to keep the camper from tipping backwards from your weight in the trailer. which you’ll need when you use it unless you always keep it connected to the truck hitch

[@puffyjo]

JOsh knowing you . this is going to be awesome . Even got my husband interested in this . he loves campers I used to own an old one myself . wish I had the know how like you I could have improved my camper as well.

[@agnesgosling3347]

Come on folks 👍show some support to Josh and Ashley .Beautiful song.

[@caroled5734]

You amaze me, you can do just about anything. And it’s so refreshing to see how much you love each other and that you will share that strong love with the rest of us.

[@davidjones6470]

Another awesome vlog as always Josh, really enjoyed it 🤘

[@darlenecarman303]

Use the trailer, if strong enough, and build a tiny house. You can do it, cause you built that beautiful chicken coop. LOVE you both so much and really love watching your channel. Hope your health is great now.

[@UniquelyPenny]

Next door to me had a multiple day wedding celebration. Had a ceremony and they played the Wedding Song that you have in this video. Legit heard this song 10 mins before watching this vid. LOL Also still perk up when I hear “Penny Lofer” sounds still way to much like my name “Penny Loker” Love this trailer it’s coming along. ❤️❤️

[@cjames282]

Tear it down and rebuild. By the time you take it apart to replace what is rotted or broken you will have rebuilt it anyway. Can't wait to see what you do!!

[@cathycartier484]

You and Ashley are an awesome couple who work so well together and support each other . Love your channel Josh and really appreciate that you share your projects with us . I sure hope you're on the road to finding out what caused your health problems . Be well , Be safe and prosper .

[@darcelmyers8870]

Love your &Ashley work!I'm new on your site;watch u on You Tube every day!been through some rough times ,your funny& sooo.. talented,!!

[@karenmilligan5597]

Welcome, make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss anything. This is a fun and good channel. 👍🏻

[@Lulubelle123]

Love the music - such a beautiful song❤️ Looks like you’re going to have quite a lot of renovation work to do

[@DBurgg]

Love your safety hand glasses!

[@caroljohnson3698]

Good luck with rebuilding this trailor. You wood have pieces for a pattern and the metal parts stamped out. 👍🏽

[@Tazz-Media]

Awesome to see the Ants re-locate their nest.

[@jackiep691]

I love your respect for nature and that you didn’t just kill the ants , as you said they just relocated to an area away from you , thanks for taking the time to film them x

[@jacifrank8066]

The endless adventure also renovated an old '70s Winnebago. And they also tore out the whole inside and had some issues you are having with yours. You might want to watch them and see some of the solutions they did in their trial and error renovation. I think you'll really like it!

[@rebeccacorbin1590]

Great minds think alike. I mentioned them with last video. Same challenges but I was thinking about how they sealed everything so tightly from water leaks….and usd wood on the exterior too. You’re right about this too.

[@pamalapeterson5352]

I hope watching you work on this your health is improving! Happy Birthday Ashley!..you two definitely belong together! You just do! God bless y’all abundantly!

[@lindamesa5122]

It's great to see u again this morning! Working on Ashley's camper! It's a big project but I know ur going to do a great job! I love that song you play when u work on Ashley's Birthday Projects! Video too short!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💙💕💜❤️❣️

[@barbn]

It must be fun for the people that you bought the trailer from to watch this!

[@outoftheburrough]

This is turning into Josh bought a towable pile of metal 🤣 & I was wondering the other video if it had any steadies to put down at the back 😱 Hang on is that the transformer blowing up Again!?!

[@williamelkins1613]

We can't fix ours right now. Wind blew the door shit and it locked. Amy doesn't know where the key is. I stare at it alot. Hasn't opened it yet.

[@sjbock]

A lot of people who are restoring vintage campers, especially these TeePees, would love to see this video. I don't know how KZbin searches work but would they be able to find this video with this title?

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Can’t wait to see the finished caravan💖

[@dinacox1971]

I noticed that you are carrying things again. What is the status of your medical issues? I hope this means that you are doing much better rather than just being tired of the situation and risking it. All the very very best!!!!!

[@marystrenke3050]

I'm excited to see how you rebuild this!!!

[@richardsterba2965]

Mobile homes are done the same way. Check around the edges that's where it will continue to leak

[@leannewacker589]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎 the music!

[@lynne1461]

Great video Josh...I once accidently stepped into an ants' nest with my flip flops on...oh my it was so painful trying to get those ants off my toes...I felt your pain. Much love to you and Ashley from England xxx

[@Stephen_A.]

That transformer is a regular lightening rod, isn't it ? I hope everything is Ok after the storm. ❤

[@leandabee]

Omg!! So much work ahead of you😳. Will be interesting to see what you guys will do, it won't be original mcm though, sad😥, but can't wait to see the progress🥰🌟🌟

[@richardsterba2965]

Plywood some type of insulation/noise barrier also do 2x4walls standard windows

[@gailtessitore409]

I´m here to watch you rebuild. The only thing I can´t do is look at the bugs. They just scare me to death. So each time you show them my eyes will be hidden, or as I am doing now, writing to you. I am so excited to watch this . I have always loved to watch you on Curiosity. Glad to be here and see you and Ashley.

[@Cherylsgirls]

😲 wow there isn’t much left of it is there?! 😬 I know you’ll figure it out. 😊

[@joellenbruce8395]

Waiting on the edge of my chair for your next video......what a cliffhanger!

[@dcallan812]

Nice update.👍👍

[@jeanadamsick9854]

CLIFF HANGER!!!! YES, TAKE IT ALL OUT & START FRESH, YOUR BASICALLY ALREADY THERE! HOPE IT DOESN'T BLOW AWAY!! Do take care. Fl., U.S.A.

[@divinewrath3142]

I'm such a softy, the wedding song always gets me

[@twhoney30102]

That rust area you did last is bent down to make a water holding spot. Can it be supported from the underside of the roof to prevent standing water? Love your vlogs and also your wild Madnessssss brother.

[@lindakovacs7904]

Joshua , you have a way of combining words that make verbal shorthand etc. and they make perfect sense and who knows may even add a few to the dictionary . The cleaning process is so important and you should wear a respiratory type mask possibly . It is so good to see you so enthusiasm about a project that will give you big dividends in the long run for sure . A perfect canvas for your spectacular artwork I would say . It would take on a most unique look over all yet increase in value and still be a personalized piece of history. Hopefully , those ants are not termites because you do want them destroying your home or trees ! I am sure you already took that under consideration , hopefully ! You need gloves to continue working on the trailer because you could get infections you certainly do not need . Please be more careful because no one wants you getting hurt. I do not use bug spray because birds will eat most bugs and they would ingest the spray as well ! So nature does do the basics and then sometimes natural remedies like white vineger mixed with a small amount of dish soap added with water and spray well .

[@cherylhaliski5714]

Carpenter ants are like termites. They will destroy your home if they get into it and costs a lot to get rid of them.

[@EggChen6DemonBag]

Man thats going to be alot of work, but worth it to get rid of all the ants. Not having kids means you have more time on your hands, so you have that working for you LOL. Godd Luck guys!

[@helenmobbs4599]

Hey Josh and Ashley 😊 another great vlog. You are both so inspiring. Cant wait for next installment. Take care 😊🤗⚘

[@lynnmoore2664]

Hope your trailer survived the storm!

[@elizabethgeyer-green9910]

With your skills you could consider creating a gypsy caravan

[@BarbieBud]

You can use some of those pieces for patterns for new

[@jacquelinebrooks1326]

Those dang ants.... I can't wait to see how beautiful it is going to be after all your hard work....and ants😱

[@carolerandolph4409]

Ugh, dang ants lol 😆 This reminds me of how so many of mine & my husband's projects used to go... so many times we had to back up and punt! Good luck, I'm sure you'll figure it out 😉

[@leannewacker589]

Was that Daryl or my other brother, Daryl?

[@lindamiddleton1108]

You might have sprayed the day light places with yellow or red so you could see them all better in the daylight

[@carolmiller7310]

Thanks 😊

[@camlawn]

carpenter ants are sometimes worse then termites.

[@Ladythyme]

You’ll be rebuilding the whole thing before long! If anyone can do it YOU can! Those ants are giving me the eeebie jeebies. They look like Carpenter Ants to me. Uggggh.

[@gloriapatton9111]

Awesome job... I'm enjoying this project. Thanks sharing!

[@barbaraann7173]

Another vlog in this trailer saga🛠...love listening to the two of you...very peaceful....until next time...be well!! 💞💞

[@carolynhurnacki8866]

What a task I am enjoying the rebuild. Keep up the good work!

[@hottubmobilenils2133]

Love ya , If you are going to replace the floor then why not consider replacing it with a floating dock material and make it a house boat portable cottage with a Kimberly wood stove with solar lights and a portable toilet . If you include a trap door you could go fishing year round . If you strengthen the roof you could have a deck up there . Since you are replacing the windows then why not put double glazed ceiled unit windows , If you widen your sky light you could have a private entrance to your roof . No matter what you decide to do , I suspect you will have big fun with it . You could even put a 12v fridge in it . Big fun Josh thank you for sharing . Hugs from Ontario

[@lezliesummers4192]

Good job guys it's coming along. If you take a magnet go over your gravel you will get nails and screws out we use our magnet fishing that are on a rope

[@lisakaufman7366]

Those ants will eat your trees and house! We call them Carpenter Ants.

[@carolo987]

If no antkiller spray -- how will you get rid of them -- controlled burn with your welding stuff?? Without burning it down -- just enough to destroy ants and damaged wood around them.

[@vintagevigo775]

Yikes; kinda looks like you might have to build anew from bottom up and then use the original exterior frame siding/metal. It would be all new and custom inside and the only original parts would be the facade of the outside metal with logo etc. I'm surprised it was so rotted. What now?

[@tessaelvan5149]

im sure you`ll do the right thing to get it as Ashley would like it, thank you

[@mythreeandonehalfvans]

Might be faster to dismantling it and start over with the framing.

[@jodirauth8847]

Ants don't eat the good wood. Ants only live in the decaying wood.

[@lorettalouvros207]

Love the transformation so far but the storm?!!!! WTH?!!!! Didn’t you just have a transformer blow recently? I saw on the news that there was a tornado in Alberta. Was that near you?

[@carolo987]

How about using some kind of ant killer spray? You guys are amazing -- taking on a major redo trailer and fixing it up for you to use. The music is lovely.

[@sjbock]

Penny Loafer.... take care when petting her if you have chemicals on your hands. When cats groom themselves they ingest the chemicals. A cat's liver and kidneys are very sensitive to serious damage from chemicals.

[@rhondallyons9842]

Josh.....😂 You certainly are entertaining!

[@rhondaowen5930]

It's a camper kit 🚚⛺

[@bootjackclayshack1554]

Awesome Joshua, Take her back to the bare bones. As you start "reskinning" her I will lose all respect for you if you use a household silicone product. Look at how boat builders do it. Look at 3Ms 4200 and 5200, Try and use a 2 part penetrating epoxy on all pieces of wood you lay in (preferably Smiths Systems-though I doubt it's available in CN.) When you relay the skin-make sure predrill the holes and use a syringe to prefill them with penetrating epoxy. I've rebuilt boats that I lived on that had tons of wood rot.