$1900 Casita REBORN: An UNBELIEVABLE Trailer Transformation
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- Опубліковано 21 чер 2024
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Thomas rebuilt this ENTIRE Casita from the ground up! Bought for just $1900, this Casita had severe water damage and rot, requiring a complete rebuild. Thomas skillfully tackled the fiberglass, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical work needed to transform it into a work of art. His exceptional rebuild included the installation of a Dickinson heater, a new floor, vertical supports and custom cabinetry making this a remarkable labor of love.
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Thanks for watching!
Someone like him needs to be designing RVs. Not those geeks who never went camping ….most Rv design is impractical and frustrating.
I can't remember the last time I saw someone being interviewed wearing a button down shirt with a collar. That probably speaks volumes about his attention to detail. Haircut, no beard - hmmm. Just who the heck is this Thomas guy?!? Fantastic rebuild, an inspiration!
The rare times somebody with this lifestyle looking neat , clean , organised plus is well spoken & meticulous
Didn't know about custom bungees...great ideas for storage, bathroom... good job!! Beautiful Casita!
❤😮 YEAH THOSE CUSTOM BUNGEES ARE A GAME CHANGER.
Thomas, wow, just wow! When you said you were fixing up a camper, I had no idea you were actually creating a masterpiece. Enjoy your travels!
How about a Thomas Part 2? You had us all on the edge of our seats, I think.
RV manufacturer take notes!
THIS is how to create RV that folks will be waiting in line to purchase. Just like having a home builder sit with client showing options.
Build to order, not speculation.
Amazing he could start a company. What he kept saying about air flow was spot on.
He did an outstanding job. Love that he shares both what works well, what doesn't, and what works okay. Lots of notes taking on this video! Thank you for sharing!
Design, craftsmanship and ingenuity galore.
This guy & his work was very interesting & informative to watch. So much going on still very well organized. The attention to detail is literally perfection
He is a very clever man, it's gorgeous x
I've seen a number of Casitas and they are nothing like this rig. What a fantastic job Thomas did! I don't envy him having to rip everything out and start from scratch, but the results are nothing short of stunning. Great job & thanks for sharing Bob & Thomas!
No wonder why I couldn't keep my eyes from those knotty pine boards!!!!!! 100yrs old! 😮 gorgeous work brother.❤
I can tell this would have easily been a 2hr video. He wanted to give all sorts of details about every single step.
Lots of editing. But that's a great lil egg now. He did a great job.
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to create these tours.
Wow! He did an amazing job with this build! The best part is that he never has to take it into the repair shop for warranty repairs since he built it himself, he can fix it fast and be back on his way camping again. Great video thank you!
Very nice set-up ❤
So true… just bought the Transit Connect.. brought it home and it had water inside puddles inside… removed the entire flooring and carpet.. always check ✅
With our a doubt, one of the best builds I have watched of any van/trailer build. This was inspiring.
I would totally buy a trailer from this man! He could have an amazing business restoring and improving older trailers…and new ones too! People would love to have him totally redo their trailers and RVs.
I'm willing to bet this guy is an architect. He did an awesome job 👏 🙌
I was thinking engineer, but yeah, definitely a high-IQ math guy.
Yes! He is much handier than I am lol
I was thinking school teacher. He had extra free time in the summer.
@ChristineSlay I'd venture to say an engineer with hands on experience - that architects tend to not have. Plus he did mention some carpentry experience in regards to home renovations
Perhaps a teacher. He mentioned it took 4 summers.
What a work of art.
I remember you Thomas. Thanks for the in person/on the spot tour. It was generous of you. Great build!!!
I still have the cute doormat you gave me.
Beautiful pine panels. Your egg is very thoughtfully crafted.
I could watch this guy all day long. And then again. Lots of great ideas!
I have a love for good design and this guy has nailed it. so beautiful.
Impressive engineering and build. Great video!
Thomas's camper is BANGIN'!
He's SUCH a smart man and built his camper VERY intelligently!
👏👏👏👍👍👍💓💞💖💕
Wow. First time I've seen one of these.
Great job!!! Beautiful camper. So much thought went into your build. Although you had so many issues to address at first, you took advantage of the opportunity to really put your vision to work. Love it and safe travels!
This is a beautiful trailer and I love how Cody lives there now 🥰
I’ve watched lots of these. This guy thought of everything. What a great build. You can tell he took his time with every part.
This is a professional grade restoration! Beautiful & efficient! Thank you both!
I've watched a lot of builds but this one surpasses them all. A great deal of thought and planning went into this re-build, and his patience and craftsmanship really turned this into a beautiful Casita that will last a life time.
Awesome build. Cool the guy did it over 4 summers. Love the custom bungees. Did not know about those. Thanks for filming and listening to the guy Bob.
Do you think this is worth 2000 hours of your time + cost of materials? And having a place to work on it? Makes me determined NOT to get a basket case.
This guy must be a retired engineer... very talented man that did a great job on this build !
This is the most thorough video I've seen here.
The best build.
Great video Bob . You are the best
epic build!
This guy is a GENIUS for sure!!!! I would love to have a Casita too!!!!
What a gifted man! You can certainly find talented people to share their gift, Bob! Thanks again
Thomas is quite the craftsman. What a restoration! Stunning
Nice nan, nice home.
Fabulous and well executed design….and the builder said he’s learned that taking the time to do things right makes all the difference….wow! It shows in his beautiful camper.
This guy is awesome! Must be an engineer. Great build!
Congratz on a beautiful Job done.. ❤️what u did.. looks very homey n welcoming… thanks for sharing n enjoy ur retirement 🙏🏼🌹
Thomas...great design, fantastic execution!
This one is absolutely amazing; and definitely one of my favorites! Thomas is both intelligent and skilled; He has a brilliant build that will last for decades
I love that he built this out like a boat. Beautiful design and finish.
Wow that was a lot of work! Looks amazing. I own a 20 year old Casita and it is all original and still in great shape thank goodness.
nice guy is Thomas, and he made a very comfortable and spacy home for himself. Looks really neat and light. Very nice! Wish you many wonderful experiences on the road. Thanks for sharing Thomas and Bob!
Nice build. Great ideas. Slow and steady wins the race.
What a talented man! He’s done a fabulous job! Thanks Bob!
Awesome
Wow, he has built a beautiful home. It’s roomy, comfortable and functional. Awesome job.
As a retired carpenter I am impressed with his work. Everything is nice and clean work and very well thought out. Its the best Casita floor plan I've ever seen.
Thank you for interviewing him. He shared a lot of great ideas.
Wow. Highly skilled fella. Knows how to do a complex rebuild. Impressive !
Wow, this guy thought of everything! Great job creating a nice rig.
CASITA is VERY popular in the camping world . 😊
What an extraordinarily well thought out and well-built camper. That was awesome. Thank you for sharing.
Phenomenal!
I would be willing to watch the 2 hour version. Especially if he showed us the clam shell shower tent!
This man is an expert in so many fields. Did a great job even if it took a long time. I'm sure he is going to enjoy it for years.
Bob, do you know the width and length and height inside? And is it a twin bed? Thanks Bob for another very interesting interview and tour.
I love my 53 year old tiny fiberglass travel trailer. Mine has a popup roof section that is a real advantage in hot weather. I bought it in derelict condition and I knew I would have to totally gut it out, patch up holes in the shell, insulate, wire, custom layout and cabinets, even a new frame and axle. Fortunately other than welding the new frame (friends did that) I had all the professional level skills I needed for metal working, fiberglass repair, cabinet making, electrical and canvas work fabrication for the popup top.
Wow….beautiful job!
Thank you for sharing a look at this lovely home on wheels. Amazing job redesigning and execution of the work. Stay safe & have fun out there!
Beautiful
Wow! What a talented man. I could listen to him all day. Beautiful build!
Dude did a fantastic job
Wow! So much work and well thought out.
Thomas did a GREAT job on this casita.
Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful tips!!
Wow! So impressive. And, the CodeMan has given his furry approval!
He did such a great job!!
Love it
Oh to have the talent to redo that camper. Awesome job!
Unlike some, this man truly BUILT BACK BETTER!
This is a masterpiece of fine quality workmanship.
I have been and continue to execute the corn-struction of my little 5 X 10 with a similar ethos to Thomas. I can relate to the "Am I ever going to be finished?" along with the "learned to take my time and be patient" (to paraphrase Thomas) - mainly because as problems or difficulties in "how am I going to do this?" arise they require some degree of pondering to solve. Thanks for your efforts! both of you in bringing this nifty little rig to our attention. A lot of what has gone into this Casita has already gone into my CTC. Great minds think alike! Hee.
This is great stuff. It really encourages me to fix the fiberglass on my van
Absolutely stunning!
Rebuilding a classic travel trailer from the floor- frame-up must be arduous and long but when you know where every nut, bolt, and wire is, the peace of mind when travelling must be worth it. Nice job.
This is something like I need light enough to pull without a big truck and I am 62 and it's just me and I don't need anything more than for just me you did a fabulous job of redoing your camper 💜💐💜🙏😊👌
This guy’s demeanor, and appearance, scream “former engineer”. What a fantastic remodel!
Wow, amazing job. This gentleman is very gifted.
Holy cow! I love everything about this build. You, sir, are a genius!
Appreciate the time he took to demonstrate his systems, made for an informative watch. Thanks for going the extra mile ❤
Wow! This man should design travel trailers!
Best TT build I’ve seen on YT! 🏆 I need to watch this twice. Genius! ❤
Wow what a build! Something to be proud of!
Loved all of the customization of this Casita! Thank you for sharing.
Great redo !! Fantastic video 😁
I love the mini bungees. Wonder if they ship or sell them here. 😮😊
Exceptional creativity and attention to detail. Bravo!!
Great build! Very personalized and detailed to his needs!
This is a beautifully done van.
Wow! Very impressive build. Clever man 👍🏼
What a beautiful, high quality build! This inspires me to keep going and do things right. I have watched MANY trailer and van builds, but this one wins first place! Excellent job 🏆
Clever, beautiful, inspiring-genius!
This man made great use of space that he had!!!
Very very 👍 nice
A lot of unique features and a great design. He s very talented. And his work is of professional quality. Thanks for featuring his casita and his story❤
This is a fabulous rebuild!
Thomas, you are a true builder and perfectionist at heart! Your attention to detail has brought your build into a level that most rv's never reach, and your beautiful Casita should outlast all the sub-par trailers that are being slapped together these days! You have created a masterpiece! Congratulations, and enjoy your masterpiece!