Sunrader Build in 8 Minutes
It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly two years since we completed our Sunrader build, but here we are. A lot has changed since then and although the Sunrader didn’t pan out for us, we’re still immensely proud of what we learned and accomplished through the build process.
The Last of the Amelia Build Series
Hello everyone! As you all know we sold Amelia shortly after we completed her eight month long build. We wanted to pass along the final videos in the build series as well as her final tour, and a full explanation for why we sold her.
Sunrader Build Part 8: Starting The Interior
After a long hiatus from making build videos we’re back! Work has prevented me from getting around to editing all the videos of Amelia’s build but the holiday break is giving me an opportunity to jump back in.
July 2018 Recap Part 1
I'm so excited/embarrassed that we're doing our month on the road recap for the first time in a WHOLE YEAR! If you're new to us since our assorted builds over the last year…
Sunrader 4x4 For Sale (SOLD)
Another sad day is upon us. We're putting our dear Amelia up for sale. She's a 1985 Toyota Sunrader 4x4.
Amelia Update & Other Things Too
Hey Friends! I hope that this post finds you all well! We just wanted to pass along an update on how things are going with the build and other exciting things that we have in the works!
Favorite Photos of 2017
This past week Owen and I sat down to look for a picture and remembered that we had yet to share our favorite images from 2017. We know, we know...we're about five months late getting this posted, but better late then never right?
It's Electric!
Who's ready to dive into the nitty gritty of our electrical set up? If you're not, Pikachu will show you the door.
Build Out: Week 21
See the look on Owen's face? Figuring out our water system has left us stumped and wearing this exact face, time and time again.
Build Out: Week 20
Even though most of our work is being done on the inside of Amelia, we never get bored of this view. To say that we're excited to be done with this build is a huge understatement.
Build Out: Week 18 - 19
Hey guys! Sorry you haven't heard from us in the last two weeks. "Week 18" of the build Amelia went into the shop to have a thorough checkup,
Build Out: Week 17
This week I want to start off by showing you a few pictures of the various phases of life the bed area in Amelia has gone through during this build. I think it's the best way to truly appreciate how she looks now.
Build Out: Week 16
We feel really close to being done with Amelia, even though we know that we've a few more weeks of work to do.
Build Out: Week 15
The last step before we could install our top cabinets was getting our button latches and hinges installed in the doors. I was under the impression that it might take a bit of work (like seemingly everything else)
Build Out: Week 14
At some point this week I realized, I have worked on Amelia everyday for the last month! With some of our progress lately it has opened up the ability to work on so many different projects around Amelia that I haven't even considered taking a day off because there has been so many things on my to-do list.
Build Out: Week 13
Welcome back my friends, hope you all have had a great week! We had a great week of exciting progress. We're really starting to see light at the end of this endless tunnel.
Build Out: Week 12
Hope you all have had a great week. We, as usual, kept ourselves very busy over this past week! We had some exciting things happen that I'm so excited to tell you about! We've gotten a lot of questions recently about our ETA to get back on the road.
Build Out: Week 11
Hope this blog post finds you well! Do you see anything new in the picture above?! No, I'm not talking about Owen's creepy foot hanging out of the back of Amelia. Amelia got her new STRIPES!!
Build Out: Week 10
Hey friends, longtime no talk! Might I say, you look great today?! The last time we talked in depth about our build was the end of December and we had just wrapped up Amelia's fresh paint job!
Painting Amelia: Video
MAK here! Sorry for the radio silence over the past few weeks. We were busy traveling to see family, enjoying the holidays, a fishing trip, and prepping for a wedding in upstate Michigan next week!