'97 Aerolite Travel Trailer Renovation - YouTube Web Series

[Katammers]

Alright! Things are....sort of moving along. Here's a new video in which I remodel the kitchen cabinets and buy an adorable microwave:



Attached are some before/after photos of the kitchen area.

 

[Katammers]

Looking good! Amazing what a little paint will do too,  still can't believe the ugly decor they shove into RV's and get away with it.

Well, in their defense it must have looked good in the 90s!

 

[Cammalu]

Looks great. I painted my cabinets white also



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[Katammers]

Another update already! In this video I refinished the countertop with Rust-Oleum Countertop Coating and like 50 hairs from my head (hairs not an intentional part of the design). Before and afters attached.

 

[AbuelaLoca]

That is absolutely adorable!!!

 

[Txjaybird]

Here's a quick update of what I've been working on today, refinishing the tub:

The tub looks like a new one!  What did you do to it?  I see a lot of work going into your project.  Sounds like it will be as good as new if not better when you complete it.

Jewellann

 

[Txjaybird]

The tub looks like a new one!  What did you do to it?  I see a lot of work going into your project.  Sounds like it will be as good as new if not better when you complete it.

Jewellann

Aha!  I see you have videos on all your improvements.  I'll watch them as I have the time.

Jewellann

 

[Katammers]

So this last week has been insane. I was trying to leave last Monday and we spent a week busting our butts to get the trailer done - but by midnight on Sunday the toilet was leaking everywhere and the bathroom door still wasn't on so me and Papa H unfortunately called it quits. So he's out of town and I'm hoping to get on the road next week.

Everything has been going wrong - non-stop rain, mystery leaks in the kitchen, the ceiling falling down in the bathroom - it's just been awful. I am SO ready for this to be over.

Here's a new video on how we fixed the roof.

 

[Katammers]

Aha!  I see you have videos on all your improvements.  I'll watch them as I have the time.

Jewellann

Sure thing! The product is Rust-Oleum's Tub and Tile refinisher. It's holding up nicely so far.

 

[highdesertranger]

hate to break the bad news but that is not the proper use of butyl tape. the tape is supposed to go under the trim ring of the fan, then the fan is screwed down, then you trim the excess tape so that it's flush with the trim ring. then if you want you can apply a self leveling lap sealant. highdesertranger

 

[Katammers]

hate to break the bad news but that is not the proper use of butyl tape.  the tape is supposed to go under the trim ring of the fan,  then the fan is screwed down,  then you trim the excess tape so that it's flush with the trim ring.  then if you want you can apply a self leveling lap sealant.  highdesertranger

......WHAT?!

Well, it's there now so....

I'll be honest. That butyl tape was smooshed into lots of places it probably shouldn't have been. My trailer is pretty much half glue half butyl tape.

Thanks for the tip! I'll make a note of this on my web series and steer other people towards more correct information.

 

[Katammers]

You guys...We're so close to done!

Two new videos: This one explains how we converted two areas into drawer storage. The first used to be the storage under the dinette seating that you had to lift up to access. Forget that! It's a drawer now. The second was a low cabinet over by the bed so I can reach into the depths of the trailer in the middle of the night. Nope! Drawer. 



Then here is a video about what I did for window treatments. We made two curtain valances that I installed hacked roller shades in that I sewed my own curtains for.



I'm at the point where I'm moving my things in and deciding, hmmm...do I really need this third purse? Yes I do! I'm planning on leaving this Sunday, and I'm kind of nervous about it.

 

[Katammers]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Hey everybody.....[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]WE'RE DONE!!![/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I've been on the road for just a little while now. Cheyenne, Denver, Salt Lake City, now Reno. I've had a few setbacks but overall I'm glad this son of a bitch is done. I'm sick of looking at it but now I have to live in it! Here's the final before/after photos and a few extras for all of you who have been following this. [/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I'll be doing another final video, but other than that, thanks for staying tuned! If you like you can watch me on Instagram @tammyhineline if you want to follow me down to Los Angeles and then back to Virginia. [/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Here are some notes:[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]1. If you want to eat chocolate, probably don't make your couch cushions white. [/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2. My cat has decided that she wants to sleep in the closet all day and then crawl all over me all night.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]3. Wow this is a small bed. (I am 5'10)[/font]

 

[Katammers]

Oops, forgot the kitchen!

 

[AbuelaLoca]

It looks absolutely fantastic!! Happy travels!

 

[OutdoorFT]

Looks like 80s vs 2000s

 

[Cammalu]

Really nice!


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