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What have we done?! It started with changing a light fixture, and now we are in a full-blown RV renovation on our 2021 Grand Design fifth wheel. Here's what it's really like to live full-time in an RV while remodeling it.
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[@devynrowe7492]

Take the window out! I have seen so many RVers do it. Can’t be too complex. Go for the back window.

[@garyhanson4133]

That was my thought too. A dealer needed to replace mom's refrigerator in a class A and they took out the windshield to do it.

[@CardelliFamof8]

There are a few videos on taking the windows out to repair water damage. Just be sure to seal it back up good.

[@CardelliFamof8]

I pulled the tiny closets in our rig out and the under bed storage. Made a dresser and working on a padded headboard with storage on our travel trailer. Tight bedroom has plenty of walking and usable storage space.

[@19Photographer76]

I'm thinking it was just created for drama in the video. A Certified RV tech would know to take the window out first thing.

[@Ournotsoperfectlife]

Toys on the deck, stain on the chairs....aaaand a U.P. tee??? We are 100% lovin' this channel guys!!!

[@seabliss22]

Talk about taking the moto "Less Junk" to heart 😁🤣

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

😂

[@jamielebreton387]

I'm almost positive this is how the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" was created. Good Luck!!

[@gregormiller4037]

WAIT.....Love the 60's retro blue tiny couch. Just drop-in some shag carpet...Oh Yah baby!

[@codyhall6997]

The one with the couch!! Makes me think of the Friends episode!

[@johnnylightning1491]

All I can say is I'm glad I waited and got EXACTLY the interior cabinets I wanted in my RV. It seems like all of the RVs today have very dark interiors, mine is glazed maple. I looked at a couple of kind of mahogany color interiors but they just weren't right, mine is glazed maple and perfect for us. I've remodeled 8 of our apartments with 2 more to go and I'm not remodeling our RV even though it does seem like all the rage right now. Good luck guys and I'll enjoy RV remodeling vicariously.

[@Tatiacha]

the three little bears of couches, you had your too big, and too small LOL

[@playermd4]

OMG!!!!!!!!! I WAS THINKING ABOUT TAKING THE WINDOW OUT! YOU GUYS ARE CRAZY, CRAZY,CRAZY!

[@travisdelp3214]

Have you thought about taking out one of the big windows in your slide and getting the couch in that way

[@akbornandraised]

when I saw JJ's stained chair it brought back memories of our old dining room chairs which were the same color. I used H20 at Home's cleaning mitt + their netepur soap bar and they looked brand new afterwards! I wish I could show you the pictures here. I guess I need to keep watching!

[@everydayfixer8446]

You could take out one of those big windows and shove the couch through that. 😁

[@davidhaagsma]

Ya that was frustrating to watch. Window takes 5 min to remove

[@esthermcgough3995]

Love to see you in todays time JJ so big. Your children are just beautiful. Im about to start to fix my 2006 Wildwood LE. TT. You give me ideas thank you

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

You got this!

[@ritaadams8379]

I keep hearing Ross say, "Pivot!"

[@lalaleelaw]

Yaaaaas!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@juliebley3716]

🤣🤣🤣

[@karamc7107]

I came here for this comment 😂😂😂

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

😂

[@HelloWorldRobnLisa]

Perfect timing to find you video. We just picked up a "new-to-us" class-A, and we are already in Demo mode. hahahaha. Doing almost exactly what you two are doing, starting with removing all the "bulky" window treatments, the dinette seats, plus swapping out all the cabinet hardware to get this wonderful coach out of the '90's.. It is definitely an adventure.

[@VanisleNSX]

My 12 year old son asked me what Marrisa means when she says "Laugh is a Journey" in the intro? I guess he's not fluent in southern accents! LOL

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Haha! We need subtitles for our accents.

[@daniellehendriks5992]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney I have to admit that I have trouble understanding you too Marissa 🙄

[@angelmission]

One couch too big, one too small lol Oh my! I'm sure you will work your magic, marissa :)

[@cindyrose4155]

The LITTLE couch scene was just hysterical!!! 😂 You both look like giants! 😂 GOD Bless you all! 🙏❤️🙏

[@Cptstokes]

If you had taken out one of the large windows...... very easy to do I've done it before a few times for large reefers

[@artfuldodger870]

Dexter would be proud of that "crime scene". Sorry, couldn't resist. Painting is so stressful to me and probably why I always go for a neutral beige and add color with rugs, pillows, etc. It's going to be beautiful!!

[@camperman101]

I took the window out of my slideout to get my couch in, really simple, just a bunch of screws. another way is to buy modular like Honbay

[@richardmeyer7649]

Nathan you are a saint!!

[@calebthomas7711]

Take a slide out. It’s pretty easy to do and you can add whatever you want to the inside. That’s what we did when we bought our new couch.

[@a-a-ron2336]

Pop out a living room window, slide in the couch 😁 Oh, and welcome to Wayfair 🤣

[@gabsi64]

Couch through the big window! Easy.

[@RiverWoods111]

Those table chairs would be super simple to recover with just some fabric and for the kid's chair some plastic over the fabric. The seats and back would come off super easy and then it is just unstapled the old fabric add new fabric with staples and then cover fabric on kid's chairs with plastic which can be gotten at fabric store also. Or you could get some fabric that is kid proof and can be simply washed off with a towel. I am seeing canvas for outdoor use that is waterproof. Usually comes with stripes on it, but it would be child proof.

[@hannavojtush1025]

Take the window off. Long story short, we bought a couch while we were boondocking in Flagstaff. It snowed. We struggled the same way you did. My husband got the impact gun. We got the window off and couch in before the baby got up! I'm never taking this couch out of here in one piece but I really love this dumb Facebook marketplace couch. I should also note I bought a little tiny orange couch from Wayfair and did the same thing when it came. Haha 😂 this is all wayy to relatable. Sold it in Nabraska to a lady opening a cafe

[@tishb62]

You should get those Love-sac couches. You don’t have to buy a large group of them, and you can make up your own designs. They really are awesome, and you can wash and change out the couch covers when you get tired of them. The Gray covers are gorgeous.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for the tip!

[@borntobeanomad]

I'm here for the "removing a window" suggestions. 😊 When I worked in real estate, I saw clients do just that numerous times to get large pieces out of basements. Wondering if it would work on an RV. Love your content! ❤️

[@BarryArwood]

Yep. I had to take the window out of my 5th wheel when I got a new couch. I never thought it was possible until I had to replace a frame less window frame, and the easiest way was to take the entire window frame-and-all

[@BarryArwood]

It was actually extremely easy. I didnt have anyone to help. I was able to do it solo, but it was def heavier than I wanted to handle.

[@cccalifornia7206]

Yes, removing a large window is the answer to getting the New Couch inside the 5th wheel! I find it strange you didn't consider this solution!🙄🤔

[@WillieD3521]

I try to talk people out of spiral stairs because I’ve had to remove windows to get furniture to the second floor

[@djpWilson]

That's how pianos are delivered in the old brown stones in our older cities (I'm from Boston)

[@valerieann2751]

The chair made me Lol. He’s proud of it too 😂😂😂

[@joyalexander9677]

We want to borrow your friends. My husband and I want to remove our queen bed and wardrobes and replace with twin beds and add solar. I am disabled and my husband is not a handyman. You have given me so many ideas for our little 21ft trailer. It's so dark and we could make it so cute and more functional. That first nail pull is the hardest. God Bless you both.

[@pathenley4273]

Oh my. You will be happy once you solve your couch debacle. Sorry your old nice one didn’t work. Fun watching you and your friends “redecorate.” ♥️

[@melissalee9171]

That is a cute kids couch 🤣🤣🤣🤣 can’t wait to see the end result.

[@lanceballew2304]

WOW that time already you just got it

[@lindaheckert8495]

Bless Your Hearts!! On the other Hand it will be awesome!!! Hang in there!!!!

[@bryanhogue]

Gosh! Seeing y’all’s reaction on that blue couch made ma laugh out loud!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It was so tiny it was comical 😂

[@travelingcatphotos]

My hubby is suddenly really happy that my vision of "change" is new throw pillows and blankets! LOL!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Love that!

[@wanderingstar3498]

If you like those (admittedly very dirty) chairs, they should be pretty easy to recover. I've recovered my dining room chairs many times over the years. All you need is a screwdriver and a staple gun. If you can do what I've already seen you do, then the chairs would be a piece of cake.

[@lovelessm]

I agree and they could recover them with a vinyl product that looks like leather but way easier to clean.

[@bjclassic1950]

This was my same thoughts! I’ve recovered kitchen chairs easily armed with screwdriver and sturdy staple gun. I’m tired of my current fabric and ready to redo them again. DIY rocks!

[@robv4053]

Totally changed out our Solitude as well. Black leather residential theater seats in the slide room next to a custom pub height table I made along very comfortable leather upholstered dining chairs. I narrowed the rear wall end tables and turned them into storage and then fit a European sleeper sofa in black leather that's longer and way more comfortable!!! These are designed to come apart considering the tight constraints of old European homes. They are also designed to be comfortable so that someone in a flat enjoys the sofa by day and bed by night... Truth be told, you could have pulled out the slide to bring the couch in (not campground work though). Otherwise, it will fit through one of the slide room windows. They are easy to remove and replace, even the frameless like you have. I have had to bring refrigerators in/out this way! Good luck with your renovation!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Oh wow! Stayed tuned 😉

[@mouseboots46]

SO simple to recover those white chairs! Some fabric and a staple gun.

[@sherriweber7105]

I couldn’t believe the couch wouldn’t fit in the door. I was thinking maybe try to go through a window. I think that’s how they do get the couches in is through a window. I think it is going to look beautiful when you’re done. You both always do a great job when you fix your Rvs up. Can’t wait to see it when it’s done. I faith in you both that it’s going to look beautiful. Hope you have a great night and week and see you soon!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@cindyball7545]

Om my gosh you guys!! Good luck. And that blue couch was....LOL

[@thecornstarchfamily7645]

Man that really lightened the RV up!! We just bought a Sprinter, and are making plans to get it built out. You guys seem like a lot of fun--thanks for putting together the vlogs!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@laurieg6416]

Great video. And I love Nathan's "social distancing" shirt from Michigan Upper Penninsula! So funny.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We got that shirt when we visited the UP last. It's a favorite. 😀

[@chrishelms1967]

My stress is through the roof and it's not even mine

[@seabliss22]

Mine too

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

😂

[@ChuckD2737]

Definitely, if the window fits the end of the couch you should be able to take out the frame and window to gain maximum opening size. Unfortunately over the years of working fire rescue we have had to do that to get patients out of usually mobile homes and it allowed the owner to replace the window usually with no damage. Good luck and I am looking forward to watching your success!!!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@jacquetaylor3393]

Thank you so much!! I wasn't able to figure out how to get my trim out!!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

You're welcome!!

[@lisamorand9607]

I live the trim and the paint. Made it look bigger brighter. Next year the cabinets. That blue couch was hideous I think a next seating dining area with a Lagune table would look nice.

[@garyfox33]

That blue couch looks like it should be in a doctors office. Definitely liked your other couch and recliners better. Paint looks good though.

[@blessedtoquest]

Take it through a window!! Take the window out and then put the couch in. I've seen people do that with trying to get a larger fridge in. 🥰

[@donnaharris4459]

I wondered how long it would be before you started renovating. So disappointed about the couch not fitting through the door, loved that couch. I'm sure it's going to look fab when it's finished. The small blue couch did make me laugh, more like a small chair than a couch don't you think 😅🤣😅. Take care guys can't wait to see the end results. ❤❤🇬🇧

[@jackson7421]

I now know the feeling of OMG what have we done. We just remodeled the kitchen in our sticks and bricks house. Took everything out and totally gutted the room, like down to the studs, ran all new plumbing and electric in the walls like it was a new construction house. I walked it to look at it while everything was bare and definitely had the “omg, what have we done” feeling. But after 2 months of construction we are very happy we did it. Like you said. All part of the journey!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Wow, that was just a little stressful to watch, fun, but stressful. Can't wait to see the finished product. Blessings

[@maggiew6200]

Should of had a toy hauler then you could of fit whatever size of stuff you wanted into your RV lol 😂 We had a toy hauler & redid everything over 10 years of living in it. Living room, heat, refrigerator & washer & dryer & we put all residential stuff in our RV.

[@bethelyoda]

. This made you guys so relatable, lol! Forget the glamour of those Instagram influencers, bring on more mustard stains and couch debacles! Couldn't stop laughing, thanks for the content!

[@evanmartin7809]

We put that exact same blue couch in our 5th wheel! It's cozy, but its super durable and stain resistant.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Ha it was way smaller than we had expected. 😀

[@christinaosborn5065]

I understand that feeling, all we have done so far in our GD Reflections 303 is drill holes above the slide...my heart goes with ya ..

[@shannondahr5295]

😂

[@michelleowens3949]

I can’t wait to see it!!! Y’all always do an amazing job of making our RV’s look like homes.

[@dustoff1472]

Take one of the large windows out and put the couch through the opening. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.

[@Jean2235177]

Oh boy! This is going to be fun! 😝 I can't wait to see how it all turns out. 👍🏻

[@doloresgarcia7585]

So happy for you guys! Looking forward to seeing finished designs. 💜

[@ElaineSharon358]

Not surprised!!!! I agree if this is your home you should have a 🏠 you guys do a great job

[@vickie9633]

You probably were not aware however you can laminate any material you choose for your chairs! That’s the only way to go when you have little ones and bonus - way don’t have to compromise your design aesthetic!

[@wessebaggers]

I like the little blue couch! Keep it ! Wait till you get your tablet and chairs in before you decide!

[@doloresbruce3622]

lol, love the little baby couch...sorry, couldn't resist. I say put the old one back in😂😂😂

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It was so tiny! Haha

[@jeaninegunn4118]

build base for couch indoors then add foam base and cushions or bolsters etc to make a comfy seat

[@kellywestphal4133]

Get a Love Sac couch that you can design and choose the fabric covering. That will fit in your door.

[@kellywestphal4133]

Also, the fabric covering on each piece of the couch is washable and durable with a family.

[@badgerpa9]

The new blue coach looked like it might fit upstairs, lol. Not that you want to do it but the window is how most refrigerators go in and out through if the door is to tight. Your little guy is adorable. Stay safe and healthy.

[@bethaniejify]

I’m excited to see the finished Reno! So awesome!

[@sherribeach4160]

Exactly, Devyn!

[@BethNichol2025]

love you guys and your adventurous spirit! Glad you have found some good friends to help you thru things. Can't wait to see it finished

[@TheBestofUSTheFloros]

This not a surprise. Renovation. Excited to see it all. Deana

[@dianasellars6114]

Oh the fun of remodels

[@livinglife8333]

Time to look ikea couches or jackknife couches.

[@bellaellis2813]

Take the window out in living room area to put couch in

[@BillandKelleyAdventures]

You just have to think how great it will be at the end. Things like this just make you appreciate it, even more, when it is done.

[@lakelili]

Thanks for finding the laughter in the nightmare. So sorry about the couches... Look forard to seeing the end result.

[@c.alcazar2584]

Nathan how about the window wouldn't that be easiest....whatever you do im sure tgat couch will be inside and at the end is going to look great, you have great friends and families. Enjoy the change and stay safe....

[@stahliclaassen6466]

You've got this! It is already so much better just taking all the chunky pieces out. So excited to see the finished product!

[@amandaw9042]

I was SO cheering on the couch fitting! Such a bummer. This is the most real reno of anything I've seen out there. Thanks for sharing!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

You are so welcome!

[@kimjhpl1524]

Wow! Thanks for letting us in on the huge reno!

[@johnturner7322]

I have actually removed the slide before when its floor was failing. Much like the manufacturer does, they put the furniture in before the slides are installed.

[@ggrvguy]

I used to work in RV service. We would take the window out for large items like sofas and fridges.

[@Mindywright27]

Best of luck guys! Can’t wait to see more. 🙌🏼

[@menotyou1161]

Absolutely love your renovators!!! Stuart and Lindsey are the best in action…. And around a campfire! Excited to see it completed!!!

[@corey621]

Love that y’all showed us the process!

[@patriciacoxson3180]

Hello there guys can't wait till its all done. Looking awesome 👌 too bad you couldn't get your couch in . Love your sweet family so adorable your son is getting big and your beautiful daughter so sweet we been following you guys for along time. Take care God bless you and your family 👪

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you.

[@katherinclayton4344]

Omg!!! This is a repeat of us putting our residential refrigerator in our Bounder. We had to remove the door down to the bare walls. All for a couple inches more. THAN!!!, I wanted to remove our booth. Love table and chairs so much. Marissa I know how you feel. It seem that what ever you want to do causes a major hassle not to mention the clutter. I am reliving my stress with you. Hang in there the end results are well worth it. I am planning on doing over our bedroom now😟

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

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[@jackielight6908]

Hey guys I'm a interior designer so remodeling renovating is my thing yes someone mentioned the window great idea I've also seen some people remove there slide out and tho.you didn't ask my opinion can I just say perhaps going with a day bed would better much better for your family than the blue couch the blue couch not only is to small but it looks very uncomfortable trust me I've done an rv before with a daybed and you can dress a day bed up to look like a couch with lots of pillows but I'm sure by now you have it all figured out and I can't wait to see the end product as always great video content great family makeing memories thanks for sharing

[@susanpratt3290]

The walls look nice and new, hope the rest of it works out, and you find just the right couch and love seat, table and cleanable chairs. Best of luck.

[@bettyruth9142]

Oh my gosh !! Y’all really did some remodeling!!

[@user-lj4rd6fv3o]

Nathan & Marissa, you're so funny. Your travels and adventures inspire me. Thank you for turning my World around!

[@mikenowak2360]

Man been waiting all week so excited

[@jagoss45]

OMG! talk about pulling the trigger!! We still may do some paintiing in ours and I'd love to replace the couch with a couple recliners.

[@HollywoodHappenings1]

Looks like a natural fireplace

[@TheJsmharley]

Bean bag chairs! Lol, it’s going to look amazing when you are finished.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Nathan really want's bean bags. 😀

[@TheJsmharley]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney all sorts of the out there nowadays. Would be kinda cool and very customizable. Excited to see how it all comes together

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

I loved that gold couch. Can’t believe you got rid of it. Not a fan of the new color but it’s not my RV. That door placement is definitely not ideal for getting furniture in. I was yelling at the TV to remove a window but you didn’t hear me. 😂 Happy you have lots of help. Missed Hensley.

[@victoriaheatherly5877]

All will work out in time!!

[@toddramsay977]

Nathan draw a chalk outline on the floor. Freak out Melissa. LOL

[@cperkin6880]

Recover them and put clear vinyl over them