Our DIY Tiny Kitchen ISN'T Going Perfect [RV Renovation]

This is Part 2 of rebuilding our RV kitchen as a part of our motorhome renovation. Join us as we add a DIY laminate countertop and drawers to our tiny kitchen!

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We’re Victoria & Craig, a full-time travel couple currently living the RV lifestyle! In 2021, we realized life was too short to wait to chase our dreams, so we purchased a used fifth wheel camper and completely renovated it. After selling our house in Florida, we set off on our journey as full-time RVers. Full time RV living has taken us across the United States, Baja Mexico, and Canada, where we’ve fallen in love with boondocking in stunning locations and living an epic adventure travel lifestyle. In 2023, we upgraded to a brand new Brinkley RV Model Z 3100.

[rkjoat]

I wanted to comment on your cutting board height to counter top issue. I would suggest rubber bumpers on the four corners. It will also help securing the cutting board while using it on the counter.

[Gunner]

When laminating a countertop, you should put the small side pieces on before the top laminate. That way, the top will hide the seam on the side pieces.

[walterrafolski]

Craig, you’ve got a keeper in that woman! She’s almost as good as you at the finish work! Great video we are really enjoying watching this transformation!😊

[tkilg]

Pretty good for a first cabinet. If you build another, make the face frame out of solid wood, cut into the proper pieces to pocket hole together, and pocket hole to the cabinet carcass. Plywood edges of the carcass will be hidden and the face frame edges will look nice. Also, if you ever need to access items within that space, you can unscrew pocket screws for each cross piece to have a larger hole to reach into and work on items within that space.

[derkvanrijsewijk]

In the future, you should have put the edge lament of first and router trimmed it. Then put the top on a router trimmed it. This would make the top cover the side edge and block water from ever getting between the edge and the top. It also reduces the chance of chipping the top of the edge when you drop a pan on the counter.❤

[DoinZip]

Great job. But I think using an under mount sink with laminate is gonna a problem.

[PhillyGirl_]

Great job Craig and Victoria...P.S. Thanks for the laughs. You both make your videos fun😊❤

[olebloom]

Y'all are better than you think. It's coming out nicely.

[emilycummings]

19:40 Add non slip rubber grips on corners of cutting board. It will add height to the board allowing it to set flush when covering the sink.

[timsforcoffee]

I didn't watch the episode yet, but I've watched the previous episodes. I like your attitude. Do a bit of research. Go for it. Learn from your mistakes. Sure it may not be perfect, but it will be WAY better than it was and you have the satisfaction of making it YOUR RV.
I like how previously you mentioned that this is "not a how to" video, rather it's a "how we did it" video.
Thanks for sharing. It's fun watching you squirm through the build, but you keep pushing forward.

[williambingham]

You guys just amaze me as you tackle all facets of cabinetry. Pat yourselves on the back. You did great for first-timers. 😊 I do prefer, though, 3/4 inch material for sides/fronts on frameless cabinets. But, hey, you are keeping costs down as much as possible.

[Dana-.-]

It’s coming together! 👏 The laminate pattern is spot on! I remember that pattern quite well! Most folks had that in white, rust or red coloring. Use metal trim and you will have a 1970’s table!

[billyemartin]

I like your motto! "It's good enough". 🤣🤣🤣

[Steeler_nation]

You guys are really entertaining, I love watching you guys… whether you’re on the road or tackling your own DIY project. You guys are awesome.

[johnspoentgen]

Im really enjoying and looking forward to this series. I dont think my wife and I would last more than 10min doing construction work together.

[thomashorn]

You guys did a wonderful job. Better than what I would of done for sure. Can't wait for your next video..

[chelesekenny]

I can’t wait to see it when it’s all done

[mooreroadstotravelon]

You two young kids are so much fun to watch! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Can't wait to see how this remodel comes out. Have a good day from Laurie and Rick

[rongray]

Your whole build is looking good guys, you got this, it’s all coming together. That renovation is going to be beautiful. 👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦

[kevintrapkinsable]

I love that verse! With all that is going on in my life, it is good to ask others for their understanding to help you figure things out!