We Remodel our RV Kitchen! Need More Space in a 20FT Camper! PART 1 - DEMO & REPAIRS

[@Neenerella333]

Cliff hanger! I love a make over reveal. Hugs to Desi.

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Ha! We always liked watching these videos ourselves lol. And Desi says thank you :). Hope you are doing well! Thanks for the continued support - appreciate!

[@ilovetotri23]

So great to see a video! Hope you had a safe and healthy holiday! At first I thought no way would I demo part of my camper, but you give me so much to think about. Make sure to give your project manager some love from me!

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Hi! We did :). Although we just celebrated a delayed Christmas with the family so we are a month behind haha. Desi loves Christmas as he gets to open multiple gifts. He is very adept at knowing exactly what ones are his lol. We are grateful that we had another one with him and are hoping for more! Hope you guys had a good holiday as well! Oh demo - when you realize there is no going back lol. I have found it is best to plan, plan, plan and then take a deep breath and jump right in! But, also this one, we could put it all back together in about 2 hours so while it is a big change, we aren’t changing anything forever - so it makes it easier! Thanks for the watch - appreciate all the support!

[@randomspirit]

Cool, I love watching you open things up so we can see how it's built. LOL (Nice quick change into "lawyer attire," Troy!)

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Ha! We like opening things up to see how they are built lol. Always interesting to see (at least we think so!). We were shooting for a Clark Kent - no one recognizes Clark with glasses haha! Thanks for the watch and support - appreciate!

[@randomspirit]

@@WinesPinesandCanines Oooohhhhh! I assumed lawyer since he was delivering the disclaimer. LOL

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Lol - yes he was doing his best “lawyeresque” disguise haha! Put on some glasses and no one will recognize you!

[@laurataggart8018]

Oh boy! This one got me planning some bookings.

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Thanks! And thanks for the watch!

[@leonfisher]

Well done and with a cliffhanger!

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Hi Leon! Thank you! How are things going for you? Likely still a little snowy for camping?

[@KateD]

It's so good to see you again! I can't wait to see the reveal!!

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Hi Kate! Hope all is well in the cold North! How is the FD working out? Hopefully you were able to get out some last summer? We had a trip planned to the area last year and it just didn’t happen for a variety of reasons. Hoping maybe this year if Desi is well enough! Thanks for the watch!

[@lickitysplit2413]

Wife and I have a 2016 Jayco 174BH. I did the same as you'll and removed a two burner stove. Wife and I use a induction cooktop single element that we can either use inside or outside. When done cooking, wipe off and store away. Like you said, space is at a premium and you just find what works for you. Try cutting a 14"x 14" hole in your roof to add another Maxxair fan in your rig🥺. That's what I did and thankfully everything went as planned. Our windows do not open up at the bottom like yours, and we need another way to bring in air while overnighting without electricity when the rain was coming down and sometimes sideways soaking interior of rig. Now two Maxxair fans, one at rear in bathroom and one near bed in front with rain covers.

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Hi - thanks for the watch! And yes - we also have an induction that is great. Being able to cook outside with consistent heat is great. And that is where we do most (almost all) of our cooking. Ok - we have always wished for a second vent fan over the bed. But not sure we would have the guts to do what you did!! Kudos!! And we are jealous. If we decided to go forward with this someday - any tips lol?

[@furmama6592]

Waiting for video part 2. You both are very crafty.

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Thank you :). It is really years of breaking things and then figuring out how to put it back together lol. But we do enjoy it! Thank you for the watch and happy camping!

[@BeefNEggs057]

One burner stove is all I need. Who would need 3 in this camper? If it’s raining we might need to cook inside. I did add the counter extension piece like y’all did using a cutting board and the folding brackets. Backer boards made it solid. Couldn’t be happier. Great idea there. There is NO counter space otherwise. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Yep - could never understand why 3 burners are needed lol. And they were so small, you would have to have very small pans to get 3 on the stove! That counter extension is such an easy mod but really makes a difference in a small camper. Thanks for the watches - appreciate!!

[@K9TPT]

Great to see you guys ! Hurry up and post video 2 !

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Hi Ken! Thanks! Was a little strange to be back lol. Took us a bit to remember how to upload the video! But part 2 is filmed, just a few editing tweaks so should be up soon! Hope you guys are doing well! Any fun trips planned?

[@K9TPT]

@@WinesPinesandCanines I think we are staying put here in Florida for now. It was up to 80 today. We now have a full year LIVING full time in our 2219FD. We joke that we have a 3’ hall and 6’butts !

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Ha! Florida is definitely a good spot with this latest ice storm moving across the country!

[@henrykrecklow817]

Glad to see you back, wondered where you were? I've done several of your ideas on my Flagstaff 21FBRS the sofa and Fauset's and the like. I may look into this cabinet issue in the Spring. Looking forward to the next part of the remote.

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Hi! So we took some time off for the holidays, family and Desi is not well so we were spending a bit of time at the vet - crazy how quickly time goes by! We are hoping to get back on a 2 week schedule moving forward. 2nd part is filmed so a few tweaks and should be ready soon! Realllllly like the 21FBRS - toured one not too long ago and really liked it. When we upgrade some day in the future, this one is at the top of the list. Curious to see if you find the same with the cabinets. Would be easy to take some drawers out and just put in corner braces so we thought would be helpful to show a few things we were seeing. Thank you for watching - appreciate!

[@PSD9737-ML]

Dismantling an RV reveals how cheaply they're all made. Good video!

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Hi! Thanks and thanks for watching! Yes - we expect in these lightweight campers to do a bit of reinforcing lol. But a few lightweight and inexpensive corner braces holding these cabinets together would definitely be an easy factory improvement!

[@kellyb5980]

Can’t wait to see the new setup that you put in. All the work you did to solidify that cabinet is going to be a huge improvement!

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Hi! Thanks for the watch! Part 2 is filmed and just needs a few tweaks so will be up soon! We are happy with the changes and for us it is definitely a big improvement both in structure and function now! Happy Camping!

[@BeefNEggs057]

If you ever take it in for service and they remove the counter or do anything to your propane lines, be sure to check for propane leaks. Open roads RV about blew me up by not tightening the propane connection to the stove. Thankfully I was testing everything getting ready for the season. Only lost some arm hair and scared the life out of me (luckily it was me so I knew to run turn off the propane tank - wife wouldn’t have known). That’s why you test things though! Never trust anyone to do their job these days is my advice. Check behind everyone. Especially the stuff that blows you up.

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Completely agree! And wow - that is so scary!!! Glad you are ok! We have the propane sniffer and we check the lines before we leave on a trip and when we get there as you can never be too careful for sure!!

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

You are such a kill-joy, Linda.😂 What’s demo day without a sledge hammer? 😂😂. Can’t wait to see the final set up. Looks like you guys really improved the sturdiness of the whole kitchen cabinet. Looking forward to part 2.

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Hahaha! Troy loves bringing out a sledge hammer lol. We are really pleased how everything came out. Works well for our setup! Hope you guys are doing well!

[@Cabmaker]

Good to see you guys again, looking forward to seeing the finished product I’m sure it will be awesome! 😊

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Hi! Hope you are doing well! It is good to be back haha. Thanks for the watch and the continued support - very appreciated!

[@lelandplume6889]

Gutsy upgrade guys! Can’t wait to see the finished product! Also, glad to see Desi is doing well.❤

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Hi Lee. Hope you and Cindy are doing well! So, have to say - this one was thought about for years lol. We never used the stove in our Class C either and thought about making the change since we bought the GeoPro. But, wanted to use it for awhile to make sure. But we are glad we did. And kept all the original parts so can go back together in about an hour or two! Desi is doing pretty good. Still himself although quieter and a little less active day by day. But, difficult to travel with him as of yet so having to adjust to short trips for now! Hoping this spring to get out on a longer trip. Hope you guys have some fun ones planned! Take care!

[@lelandplume6889]

@@WinesPinesandCanines have a good one planned for the late summer shoulder season. Heading north up to Glacier, then going to Craters of the Moon and Grand Tetons on the way back. Ticking some more stuff off our bucket list. 😁 Be safe!

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Oh so jealous! Glacier was going to be on our list for this year! But Tetons were amazing. Hopefully stopping at Yellowstone as well?

[@lelandplume6889]

@@WinesPinesandCanines been to Yellowstone twice so we switched it to Craters of the Moon. Always looking for new ideas.

[@bobk381]

Have you considered going to a two burner propane or electric induction cooktop to save counter space and still have a cook surface? Great ideas to reinforce the lower kitchen cabinet. Can’t wait to see Part II.

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

So - these things are mentioned in the upcoming video! So many options! We had noticed the caulking along the back side wall was coming off but didn’t consider that everything was free floating. We feel we could take this on some Alaskan roads now and still be good haha. Thanks for the watch - appreciate!

[@TheVidPro]

I suspect a two burner stove is the answer.

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Ha! Definitely a much better option for a small camper. Would have to be 3 small pans to even get those on that old stove! We are very happy with the changes. Thanks for watching!

[@aaronoliver6041]

Interesting upgrade. Curious to see what you gain from the effort. Didn’t you tease a few months ago about a discussion on generators? Did I miss that?

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

It is one we have always wanted to do. The countertop space is more valuable to us than the stove but we know not for everyone! But we were careful to remove everything gently so have it all that can be reinstalled if we ever needed to or if we sell. Thanks for the watch - appreciate!

[@jlantz3691]

Cool video. Quick question: where did you get the long strainer that straddles the counter and goes over your sink? Thanks!

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Hi - thank you and thanks for watching! So it was from IKEA but may have been discontinued. Will find the name for you and let you know. Have seen expandable ones on Amazon and Walmart as well.

[@jlantz3691]

@@WinesPinesandCanines Thanks so much. RVd a long time but still learn a lot from you both. Lovin' seeing Des feeling better. I know how it is.

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Well thank you - I am sure you have some great experiences and knowledge to share from those years camping! And yes, losing a pet is so hard. We are thankful he is still able to enjoy being with us and are trying to appreciate every day we have. Also - the colander was called Grundvatnett but it is discontinued. They will sometimes sell aftermarket on eBay though. But, that might lead you to a similar product. Hope that helps!

[@lelandplume6889]

Hey Troy, quick question. How do you remove the drawers? I don’t see any latches. Thanks!

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Hi Lee. So we changed out the guides in the kitchen a few years ago so trying to remember how they used to work lol. But there should be a small plastic lever like piece in the side of the guide that you will see when you pull the drawer out. Pushing that up or down should release them and you can pull the drawer right out. But, going to be at the camper in the next few days and still have the original guides on the one under the bed. Will take a quick video and email it to you.

[@lelandplume6889]

@@WinesPinesandCanines thanks Troy! But I figured it out. Someone on Facebook took out the drawer under the bed and changed it to a cupboard. Cindy loved the extra storage space so I got my marching orders and finished it yesterday. Now she’s shopping for baskets to fill up that space. Lol! I remember the video you made about using the space next to the fridge and that you opted not to do that. I’ve seen other videos where some folks have done it and that space would be great for outsized stuff like coats, broom/mop, shoes, etc. I’d love to do that. Just don’t have the nerve yet. I did add a slide topper this week. I think the benefits outweigh any negatives. No more trips up on the roof for clearing the leaves and such. Thanks for getting back to me. Keep in touch!

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Going to send you an email today - have some questions!