Instant Regret? Or Massive Success? Painting My RV MY WAY!

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    My name is Eric and I travel with my cat, “Jax” in a 2012 Coachmen Mirada 32BH Class A Motorhome on a Ford Super Duty truck chassis. (V10 Triton) We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010. I travel with a 2009 Honda CMX 250 on the back of my RV on a Titan Ramp 600lb carrier. Bike goes 78mph and gets 70mpg. Here is my gear & some popular questions answered:
    Gear: (UPDATED 2019)*
    *Video: Panasonic Lumix G95
    *Main Vlog Lens: 12-60mm Kit lens (100% manual focus)
    *Stabilizer: Zhiyun Crane 2 (For B-Roll)
    *Audio: (On Camera) Rode VideoMic Pro+ With Rycote VMP+ Deadcat
    *GoPro 7 Black for water/action shots & Timewarps, Timelapses, & Starlapses
    *GoPro Hero 6 Silver with Purple Panda Lavalier Lapel mic for Driving Narration
    *GoPro Hero 4 Black for driving shots out the front window.
    Time Lapses: 2 second intervals. Sped up 1200x, cropped 4K down to 1080 for panning
    Night Lapses: Manual settings: 800 ISO, 30 second Shutter, 3000K WB, Protune On
    Slow Motion: Shot 1080p 240fps. Reduced to 8% in Post Production
    Additional Audio: Sony ICD-PX333
    Editing Laptop: 2019 16” MacBook Pro 2.4GHz 8-Core i9 ~ 64GB Ram ~ 2TB SSD
    Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC
    Editing Encoder: Adobe Encoder - Presets: MP4 VBR H.264 16mbps
    Aerial Drone Shots: DJI Mavic Air Shot in 2.7K Downscaled to 1080p
    RV MPG: 7-8mpg depending on generator use.
    Solar: 1280 Watts (320x4) Rec N-Peak Monocrystalline 120 cell panels on roof.
    Charge Controller: Victron MPPT 150/85-TR
    Inverter/Charger: Victron 3000 watt MultiPlus
    Batteries: Battle Born Lithium 100ah x 5 = 500 amp hours.
    Mobile Wifi: AT&T Unlimited Business Plan & Verizon Unlimited Cell Personal Line
    Music: / audiolibrary & www.epdiemicsound.com
    Jax is a MaineCoon/Ragdoll Tabby mix. Born April 21st 2010.
    Tennessee Hayride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommon...)
    Artist: audionautix.com/

КОМЕНТАРІ • 565

  • @jamesconway4821
    @jamesconway4821 3 роки тому +31

    I'm going to miss the nomadic fanatic signs but I think you're making the wise safer choice. And you can probably get a little more peace now and be safer at the same time.

    • @louieeagle9518
      @louieeagle9518 3 роки тому +1

      This is the way We met at thousand trails

  • @chipandpete
    @chipandpete 3 роки тому +61

    Easter egg 💡 idea - remove or paint over the dog, on your Coachman logos, and have jax drawn in there instead!

    • @michaelstewart8143
      @michaelstewart8143 3 роки тому +2

      I agree. Especially given the bad experience with Coachman you are having.

    • @MarieSmith-hn3qt
      @MarieSmith-hn3qt 3 роки тому +1

      I love that idea

    • @eurofritz4617
      @eurofritz4617 3 роки тому

      Jax leaping over a "Jaxman" script would be awesome

  • @jaylongton
    @jaylongton 3 роки тому +30

    Eric, you need to remove the Coachman with the dog logo and replace it with JAXMAN and his image. Another great video!

  • @MarkRVillano
    @MarkRVillano 3 роки тому +8

    Although it isn't an automotive paint, when applied to a smooth, clean surface, Behr should hold up quite nicely. Top of the line exterior house paints have come a long way in the past decade or so. I have been surprised at how well the latex / acrylic has held up on the exterior of my house. I painted it five years ago, and it looks like I did it last week.

  • @zoommikerobinson3315
    @zoommikerobinson3315 3 роки тому +30

    Ok. This video has actually inspired me to redo the original Red Stripe on my vintage trailer. 😺🙂

  • @stevemontoya8
    @stevemontoya8 3 роки тому +6

    I just stripped all the Zep floor polish off my 36-foot fifth wheel. I use their floor stripper it works really good tedious but works good. After I rub all the fiberglass out with a buffer I will reseal it with Zep wet-look floor polish again it always looks so good.

  • @Ozziesboy
    @Ozziesboy 3 роки тому +18

    It really only matters if your happy with it! Looks good to me and you can't see it from my house.....

  • @salty6pence672
    @salty6pence672 3 роки тому +16

    Eric ~ Don't take criticism from people you wouldn't take advice from.

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY 3 роки тому +4

    Looks great, but Id wait a month before waxing to give the paint a chance to fully cure since Im pretty sure that was a water based paint 🤙🏼

  • @RetroRatz
    @RetroRatz 3 роки тому +14

    Hi from UK. Love the art! Thumbs up from us!

  • @Chefsantatravels
    @Chefsantatravels 3 роки тому +19

    I don't know if it's me or my eyes but your rig looks longer and wider then it did before with those new stripes it looks good👏👏👍

  • @fdmackey3666
    @fdmackey3666 3 роки тому

    A couple who live just down the street from us own two travel trailers (a 27 foot fifth wheeler and what may be the largest popup made) and a Class A very, very similar to yours, purchased used from a certain well known chain RV sales company you may know something about. The two trailers were purchased for short term (weekend and month longish stays in state and privately owned/chain campgrounds) and have presented their owners with no major problems while the Class A was purchased for long distance ( think cross country) touring and camping. The Class A has spent a LOT of time in three different RV repair shops, including two long stays in the dealers shop, due to failures related to the slide outs, generator related electrical problems, brakes, steps, mystery leaks, fuel feed problems, and a number of lesser but still often expensive problems that the dealership SHOULD have repaired and/or made our neighbors aware of prior to purchase. The third RV repair shop, in the Myrtle Beach, SC area apparently sorted out and repaired all the mechanical, electrical, and leak problems and our neighbors are planning a long trip in a few weeks. What made this video especially interesting to me was that you (ah the benefits of relative youth) decided to go the do it yourself route by changing up the color scheme of your RV at about the same time our neighbors had a local shop do almost the same change to their Class A.....And it it only took four young men five cloudless, warm days and a couple of grand to get the job done "right" at the shop they work for.

  • @enjoylife7030
    @enjoylife7030 3 роки тому +6

    I am thinking this RV will be sold within the next 6 months. The new paint scheme does look very good. If the exhaust leak does get fixed and the slide then it would be easier to sell the RV. Good luck on your future plans.

    • @gtp2nv
      @gtp2nv 3 роки тому +1

      I was thinking the same thing. He's getting it ready to sell.

  • @Rollout123
    @Rollout123 3 роки тому +10

    That's Home Depot paint bro!

  • @rmcnasty7319
    @rmcnasty7319 3 роки тому +8

    Replace the Coachman Dog with a Cat .

  • @jacobiejacobs8668
    @jacobiejacobs8668 3 роки тому +8

    You should replace the Dalmatian and coachman logo and do something like a picture of a cat running and call it Jaxman.

  • @dmetria
    @dmetria 3 роки тому +9

    Looks great. It’s unique without standing out. I would like to do something different to the outside of my RV...one day.

  • @armedinbama
    @armedinbama 3 роки тому +4

    That's what we used to call 50/50 paint. 50 feet away and 50 MPH, it looks FACTREE! 👍

  • @azmark1956
    @azmark1956 3 роки тому +4

    On your exhaust manifold, I'd put 2 gaskets on. May counter the slight warp creating a good seal

  • @RVCampHer
    @RVCampHer 3 роки тому +20

    The list of what you CAN'T do would be very small!!! Marie in AZ

  • @missyjean3588
    @missyjean3588 3 роки тому +4

    Great work on the new paint..looks amazing!

  • @doratheexplorerbegins
    @doratheexplorerbegins 3 роки тому +1

    We did the same thing about a year ago. Took off our peeling decals and painted them back on but the colors we love. Great job!👍

  • @rjr-yp9uj
    @rjr-yp9uj 3 роки тому +1

    The wind will help with the drying process

  • @maryellencook9528
    @maryellencook9528 3 роки тому +8

    Looks good, Eric. I also like the idea of replacing the Coachman logo with a running tabby cat called Jaxman.

  • @chrishelms1967
    @chrishelms1967 3 роки тому +11

    Damn that really came out nice

  • @mikeytatts6253
    @mikeytatts6253 3 роки тому +4

    Ok, so I do professional pinstriping for NHRA, and you did it all wrong.... Just kiddin'! Looks good!

  • @sandradavis4097
    @sandradavis4097 2 роки тому

    I was so glad to find your video since most of the utubes i watched only showed the spray on method of repainting old faded graphics. I had planned to roll and probably tip the paint on my old faded fifth wheel graphics with rustoleum protective enamel...but I have only painted fiberglass boats that we previously owned, so I wasn't sure about RV graphics. Your video was just the encouragement that I needed. Will begin the process tomorrow.

  • @sandys2672
    @sandys2672 3 роки тому +8

    I was nervous when you were rolling that black paint, (remembering my own painting mistakes):) But wow Eric that turned out Beautiful! You have guts and talent.

  • @JanesDough855
    @JanesDough855 3 роки тому +4

    Wow - don't do what Eric does. It just might work out! (I really like this new look!)

  • @trirycheman
    @trirycheman 3 роки тому +1

    A word of advice from a former Ford tech, that exhaust leak will always return. It's a design flaw.

  • @billm2516
    @billm2516 3 роки тому +3

    It looks really good. The design you picked fits well with the rest of the RV.

  • @majilique
    @majilique 3 роки тому +4

    Nicely done of the stripes, Eric.

  • @davidharper1872
    @davidharper1872 3 роки тому +1

    Nice job! The thing that impressed me the most is the taping! The planning and precision on getting all those stripes in exactly their right place is just mind boggling!! Looks great! Makes me want to take on some projects on my own RV

  • @lindaintexas
    @lindaintexas 3 роки тому +3

    It turned out great. I really like your colors. 👍🏻

  • @adventureswithgnomie6553
    @adventureswithgnomie6553 3 роки тому +13

    Interesting project - should inspire others to tackle their RV spruce up.

  • @gtp2nv
    @gtp2nv 3 роки тому +2

    Looks great Eric!!
    And it's confirmed.... Jax has a friend! 😻😻
    This time in front window on the dashboard!
    The jig is up Eric.... Spill the beans on the new kitty! 😺

  • @RoadsofFaith
    @RoadsofFaith 3 роки тому

    It looks GREAT!!!! The colors give it a fresh, new, upgrade!! Great choice! We have removed most of our decals, painted our door and service bay doors fun colors and now I just want to add some "shutters"!! Don't know if your paint will work on aluminum? Need to check into that. Thanks!! Stay warm!!!

  • @evajacobson4571
    @evajacobson4571 3 роки тому +4

    Looks Beautiful!! Nice work!!

  • @Nomadiccamping
    @Nomadiccamping 3 роки тому +1

    Looking good .. we used Rustoleum on ours

  • @waytoson
    @waytoson 3 роки тому

    New paint looks GREAT... Nicely done...

  • @pawadventures5544
    @pawadventures5544 3 роки тому

    The stripes look good and much better with the red stripe brown.👍🏻

  • @loisdavis9879
    @loisdavis9879 3 роки тому +5

    I'm so glad you did this. I want to do it to our RV!

  • @flyinggyros9745
    @flyinggyros9745 3 роки тому +3

    Eric, the paint looks good. Alan

  • @motodora7619
    @motodora7619 3 роки тому +7

    love your DIY's Eric, you always think outside the box and it works! looks good!

  • @siouxpayne2043
    @siouxpayne2043 3 роки тому +1

    You and Jax are so talented! My favorite talent of Jax' is him jumping up on picnic tables. Luv U both. Great job.

  • @donnatackett2474
    @donnatackett2474 3 роки тому +6

    Nice work, Eric. It looks great! Much love to you and Jax ❤

  • @1treasureway
    @1treasureway 3 роки тому +1

    Rust oleum, no runs, no drips, no errors. I like the work you did. Practical, flexible, and adaptable for your own circumstances and experience. Things go wrong no matter what so do your darnedest and hope for the bestest.

  • @toolmanthetim7042
    @toolmanthetim7042 3 роки тому +5

    you are right, eric. the manifold does need to be ground flush by a machine shop.
    didn't want to be one of those people you mentioned telling you what to do, so i kept it to myself, but now that i know i get a cookie, i said something. (is there a muffin option?)

    • @nomadicfanatic
      @nomadicfanatic  3 роки тому +4

      How about a cupcake? lol.

    • @toolmanthetim7042
      @toolmanthetim7042 3 роки тому +2

      @@nomadicfanatic make it chocolate and it's a deal.

    • @seanmackey8552
      @seanmackey8552 3 роки тому

      Just had my manifold on my class a replaced. 2500.00 Can. Labor. And they didn't overcharge me like CRVL. Lol. But I'm one of those dreaded men! So we get the secret Man discount. LOL!

  • @msh9438
    @msh9438 3 роки тому +4

    I watched one of a year ago and yes the way you striped it now it has flow to it now so much better ,,,great idea ,,it is so awesome

  • @jeanburk9539
    @jeanburk9539 3 роки тому +9

    Just yesterday, I realized every time i saw a little smart car, I was looking for your logo. Lol.

  • @bobmakow55
    @bobmakow55 3 роки тому +2

    Looks good to me. I remember watching a video from RVLove.com two years ago and they were removing any branding on their Allegro coach on the recommendation of their insurance agent saying a claim could be denied because it’s being used in a business. Food for thought if anyone is considering advertising their you tube channel etc on their rig.

  • @Smurphenstein
    @Smurphenstein 3 роки тому +1

    I saw pink on the thumbnail and thought you had finally come out. 🤣 Seriously though, it looks better than I thought it would. I am glad it wasn't pink.

  • @RAINWOLFEN
    @RAINWOLFEN 3 роки тому +2

    Not Lowe's, Home Depot is where you got the paint.

  • @docsworld1369
    @docsworld1369 3 роки тому

    Everything you have so far at 7:17 looks great. Keep going man!!

  • @ducaticanine
    @ducaticanine 3 роки тому +3

    6:40 was very ASMR for me! lol. love the channel man. hi to jaxman!

  • @steveo6622
    @steveo6622 3 роки тому +1

    👍🏻👍🏻. Looks a lot better. I was never a fan of your decal. But its yours 😁. Keep up the great work.

  • @marilynrenaud1892
    @marilynrenaud1892 3 роки тому +3

    It looks outstanding! Come do our fifth wheel! You do beautiful work! 👍👍👍👍👍😁

  • @kimizareborns6936
    @kimizareborns6936 3 роки тому +2

    Looks great
    Nice work
    Hello Jax man

  • @shawneeb3771
    @shawneeb3771 3 роки тому

    I think it looks really good. Didn't realize it was that easy to paint an RV. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jaym9529
    @jaym9529 3 роки тому +1

    Eric the engine where the exhaust header connects is warped.
    Seems common for ford v10.
    Only real way to fix is to remove it and have machine shop resurface the head.
    A grinding wheel or sand paper might work. But more the likely you need a machine shop.

  • @clintoncalhoun9838
    @clintoncalhoun9838 3 роки тому +2

    Hey dude, in the video on your left eye (right eye in video) , it appears you may have another stye. I get these often, just a concerned fan. Stay well.

  • @Gaithersteve
    @Gaithersteve 3 роки тому

    If you like earth tones, I guess that is all that matters.

  • @srperk6163
    @srperk6163 3 роки тому +1

    Looks good. You are a many of many talents.

  • @JJs-ClassC-Adventures
    @JJs-ClassC-Adventures 3 роки тому

    I sanded off my old cracked decals and painted over them with One Shot sign painters enamel. We used poli glow to add the seal and shine factor. Almost 3 years ago, and it looks great.

  • @markvanderlinde8226
    @markvanderlinde8226 3 роки тому +3

    Wow nice work, can't wait to see it after zep.

  • @cluke4248
    @cluke4248 3 роки тому +4

    Looks good Eric, gave me confidence to give it a try on my class A.😎✌

  • @stevied8734
    @stevied8734 3 роки тому +1

    Well done on the paint work.

  • @chaedis2380
    @chaedis2380 3 роки тому +11

    Look at this vincent VAN Gogh guy! Looks good bud

  • @TheWestlandgirl
    @TheWestlandgirl 3 роки тому +2

    That is soooo cool Eric. I like the style and colors. Smootch to the Jaxman!

  • @JennyverseLive
    @JennyverseLive 3 роки тому +1

    To begin with, from the colour of the tape I thought you were creating a Seahawksmobile :D

  • @RVCampHer
    @RVCampHer 3 роки тому +5

    Patiently wait for your videos!!!
    Be safe! Marie in AZ

  • @iveyivey1298
    @iveyivey1298 3 роки тому +3

    I really really enjoyed those logos you had on your RV and car I thought they were awesome and unique for your Channel gonna miss them

  • @LivingLightRV
    @LivingLightRV 3 роки тому

    Thanks for showing us the process... just might have to try that on ol' Bessie!

  • @donnac.1609
    @donnac.1609 3 роки тому +1

    What a project! But worth it.....great look!

  • @craigsrvebayontheroad4876
    @craigsrvebayontheroad4876 3 роки тому

    That turned out really nice.. we need to do something with our cap.. its faded and dull

  • @tinab6032
    @tinab6032 3 роки тому

    Paint looks good. The Zep will really seal the deal. Nice idea to just be more stealth without all the channel advertising.

  • @acsentu8
    @acsentu8 3 роки тому +1

    You seem like a really fun person Eric! Our family really enjoys watching your adventures. I like it that even if it looks like you're complaining about something, or some stuff is annoying to you, ya let us know about it in a positive way. Don't be fooled by the jealous haters. You rock! And..( They wouldn't like this, it's delicious.)

  • @itsmfchunky2265
    @itsmfchunky2265 3 роки тому +3

    I remeber when I first starting watching this channel he was in a van man times have changed lol good goin bud

  • @keetrandling4530
    @keetrandling4530 3 роки тому +14

    You are the ultimate DIY'er - inspiring
    Give that fuzzy boi a chinny scratchin for me

  • @davidfromtexas9681
    @davidfromtexas9681 3 роки тому +2

    Dude, it looks badass! When our decals fade I'm absolutely doing this! Thanks Eric! I wish I could understand why RV manufacturers are inspired by non-sense graphics, just silly stuff.

  • @Nivasi
    @Nivasi 3 роки тому +1

    I want to repaint my old camper.. 1980s lil toter.. just not sure of the paint to use though..Paint and Primer.. went back and watched it again.. alrighty then.. think I'll wait til after camping season to paint!!

    • @Nivasi
      @Nivasi 3 роки тому

      after doing some severe research on painting RV.. I have an 1986 trailer, found a paint I'll be using.. BEYOND PAINT

  • @beckymoran321
    @beckymoran321 3 роки тому

    The black is sharp! Looks great!

  • @dannydanko4627
    @dannydanko4627 3 роки тому

    That looks damn good Eric! The brown matches the bottom more than the red did.

  • @ronpeted
    @ronpeted 3 роки тому +2

    Impressive. Are you giving up your custom plates as well, in terms of being stealth?

  • @davidcordaro288
    @davidcordaro288 3 роки тому +5

    Looks really good.

  • @cherriemckinstry131
    @cherriemckinstry131 3 роки тому +1

    It looks really nice so far. It's good to keep it updated as some campgrounds dont even want older RVs in their park. If it works and in good shape it's what counts.

  • @rubywingo6030
    @rubywingo6030 3 роки тому +5

    Awww, I thought it was going to be green when I first saw it! 😎

    • @ozarksliving1927
      @ozarksliving1927 3 роки тому

      Lol I'm just beginning and was womdering the same thing. I kinda think the green looks nice

  • @lisamcgrath3132
    @lisamcgrath3132 3 роки тому +3

    Wow Eric it sure looks great!!🤗

  • @bradtheimpaler4422
    @bradtheimpaler4422 3 роки тому +6

    Full credit to Jax the cat, I'm so impressed on the decal taping skills he possesses LoL

  • @mikejordan9220
    @mikejordan9220 3 роки тому

    The paint looks very good.

  • @kippforschen2010
    @kippforschen2010 3 роки тому +10

    WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!?! Just kidding, looks really nice.

  • @Fulltinyhouse
    @Fulltinyhouse 3 роки тому +1

    That looks nomadic-fantastic! 👌 :)

  • @dlafery2123
    @dlafery2123 3 роки тому +4

    It's gorgeous Eric :)

  • @southerngal7899
    @southerngal7899 3 роки тому +3

    Looks great. Tc safe travels 🙏

  • @davidleaghty2943
    @davidleaghty2943 3 роки тому +5

    There's plastic razor blades for that! And SCREW the haters! Looks good!

  • @kareniceland
    @kareniceland 3 роки тому

    Great job on the paint job !

  • @jenjais
    @jenjais 3 роки тому

    It looks amazing! Great job!

  • @b0ink2k
    @b0ink2k 3 роки тому +1

    Here comes a new RV

  • @jonathanpayne8101
    @jonathanpayne8101 3 роки тому +1

    That looks AWESOME!!!

  • @Barbara-id8so
    @Barbara-id8so 3 роки тому +3

    Behr paint is Home Depot not Lowes