Love to see older campers on older trucks. I’m kinda tired of seeing everyone’s brand new Tacoma.
@sirrivet9557
4 жыл бұрын
I mean part of it is probably that a lot of these trucks are just trucks they already owned and used because, who’s gonna buy a whole new truck for a camper?
@gboymachine9762
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@tomfreakingford
3 жыл бұрын
@@sirrivet9557 why wouldn't you you could use a truck for so much more then just that ?
@1995arv
Жыл бұрын
Tacoma couldn’t hold that thing
@jackdaicole7595
Жыл бұрын
Toyotas suck...lol I've drug many of them sideways
@vintagecardcurator
4 жыл бұрын
Someone get this man some more ad revenue so he can continue to hoard vehicles like a true rural Vermonter!
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
4 жыл бұрын
haha yes please!
@DeusVolo
4 жыл бұрын
The HUGE advantage to the slide in camper is they dont break down like motorized campers which means the truck that hauls it can be repaired way easier than the P30 chassis. You can leave it at a camp ground and drive the truck into town.
@dchawk81
4 жыл бұрын
@Anthony Ramsey Because he was able to leave the camper behind, DUH. Try to keep up. 🤪
@kirksway1
4 жыл бұрын
@Anthony Ramsey you jack the camper up and remove the truck when at your destination. It's not difficult and really doesn't take that long.
@kirksway1
4 жыл бұрын
AND.. the truck camper can go most any place that the truck will. great for back woods camping.
@gavdawwg
4 жыл бұрын
Also ease of parking, you're only 1 parking space big.
@ObsessionoftheMonth
4 жыл бұрын
Leave the oven on for heat... My dad used to do that in his tiny apartment, I called it the "try not to die" heating method.
@swisscamperronniecool5419
4 жыл бұрын
A good friend of mine was found dead....doing just that ! NEVER EVER use the oven to heat anything else than a pizza.
@Scooter30FTW
4 жыл бұрын
I don't think I would do this unless I had a carbon monoxide detector with me.
@MrPreacher8770
4 жыл бұрын
actually mine had an factory option infrared heater , heat wasnt a problem
@fomocowboy
4 жыл бұрын
@@Scooter30FTW from what I understand it's not necessarily the carbon monoxide that kills you, it's the flame sucking all the oxygen up.
@montananomad5382
4 жыл бұрын
@@fomocowboy If you heat this way you must open a window or vent a little to avoid asphyxiation or oxygen deprivation. I've done it this way for years. And yes I also use a carbon monoxide detector.
@yako0000
4 жыл бұрын
i bought a 1975 Winnebago truck camper last spring and slid it in my 91 dodge 4x4 diesel which is not new or pretty. took her on a 2500 mile trip from the prairies to BC and back. no breakdowns and lots of thumbs up from gearheads like us.
@mrj-charles6383
4 жыл бұрын
That thing is in surprisingly good shape for how old it is. Probably best to put some overload springs on the Chevy since there are on the heavy side. I used one for a couple years when boondocking. My company reimbursed for hotels and I just stay in the camper instead. Saved enough doing that to pay for the truck and camper. So a win for me.
@mrgregweber
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the interesting video. I love the layout. It even has a sofa with some extra cupboard over one side. You can still sleep a normal person. It still lets you have a closet. Seems like it may be only a bit over 10'. Even if it is 12' that is still impressive for a 30-40 year old non slide camper. About safety: Please remove and look at the back of Smoke and Propane/Carbon Monoxide (should do both) detectors, for their manufacture date. They last 10 years I think. You need to be covered for all three. They must be changed out periodically. If your battery dies your detector may not work. If your battery is low they should go off. truck camper magazine has details.
@TerrenceLCarpenter
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like back-in-the-days they made better use of space than now. I don't know the specs of that one, but the layout looks good.
@TheMainCore
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, that thing was way bigger on the inside than I thought! Looks like a good project, only needs some tidying up.
@MegaSafariman
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Never really realized how much room there is in one of those. Always thought they looked smaller. Good buy!
@wendynicklin7693
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely and cozy... brilliant use of space
@trailfinder932
4 жыл бұрын
Nice love the 80s colors your all set for the apocalypse
@montananomad5382
4 жыл бұрын
Now you have a 4X4 RV! Nice camper. I also have a Bounder and an 8 foot slide-in camper!.
@auroranite
4 жыл бұрын
Love that new jacshirt you’re wearing with label still attached under the arm. 😂. Enjoy your adventures. Nice truck camper👍
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
4 жыл бұрын
lol forgot to remove it 😂
@oncewaslost1982
4 жыл бұрын
That's a really nice camper.
@Valdemar-Perez-III
4 жыл бұрын
New favorite youtuber
@rodman23t
4 жыл бұрын
just an fyi for ya. those trucks are only rated to haul around 1600 lbs. I would be very surprised if that camper is under 2000 lbs empty. if you get caught driving something like that where I live it's getting pulled off the road or possibly impounded. nice old chevy by the way!
@jamieshields9521
4 жыл бұрын
Nice camper👍although red is too bright for me LOL I put hot plate in for BBQ n electric heater in, also fan especially for Australian summer.
@NewBeRVer
4 жыл бұрын
Very retro! Way groovy!!
@bertsbug
2 жыл бұрын
Wow that's nice .. very roomy
@futureperfectable
4 жыл бұрын
Did you get the dog from someone in the NEK? Looks very similar to my Dopey McSquishface and I've seen his siblings and there's always a blond and chocolate variant in the bloodline
@garybalanesi610
4 жыл бұрын
Looks nice to me!
@ssenssel
4 жыл бұрын
I've noticed a mug with the Brazilian flag on it and thought it was nice since I'm from Brazil. What's the story behind?
@devdoesitbest6974
4 жыл бұрын
Dude I just found one of these for $500. Would go for it but don't have truck 😅
@montananomad5382
4 жыл бұрын
Paid 300 for mine. 8' 1977, sleeps 4 comfortably, but no bathroom.
@mastiffsrme
2 жыл бұрын
Wondering what the length is?
@DA-gw1ft
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a roach motel...😂😂😂 anyway love the fixing up content..keep up the great work.
@415sassyfre
4 жыл бұрын
cute
@townhall05446
4 жыл бұрын
Get those curtains away from the stove area before the whole thing goes up in flames!
@kcmap22
4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Can you say what you paid for it?? I love those.. :-)
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
4 жыл бұрын
$1700
@Shootingstarcomics
4 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that jacket?
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
4 жыл бұрын
Bjs
@Chad-wb7du
4 жыл бұрын
This looks like it was designed for a child’s nursery.....
@kbuss10
4 жыл бұрын
smell?
@montananomad5382
4 жыл бұрын
No thanks.
@bottomfeeder9023
4 жыл бұрын
I love the floors gives it an old diner feel.
@Dsdcain
4 жыл бұрын
That's actually in pretty good shape for it's age. Now off to the next video. *:-)*
@mikemullay5622
4 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid 60 years ago, this what virtually everyone used to go camping. I don't see slide in campers much anymore.
@Sirskibumsalot
2 жыл бұрын
Yea you got a good fixer upper camper there .... I have had 4 campers in my gypsy career now and still have 2 of them . Im sitting in my newest camper I bought and have been fixing and modding it out . A 1989 Lance Squire .... added a 210 watt solar panel up on the new roof racks I made . 2 new deep cell batteries added , A cargo pod is up on the racks too , new roof vent hatch covers , all new interior LED lights , faucets , bed mattress ...... and next building some new cabinets in bed room area and a couple shelves ....theres always lots to do ...... But yep Im living in it full time up in the mountains now have been doing this for 20 years traveling to where I want to be and working as I go as I go if needed ....I ski and fish and ride my dirt bike for fun just me and my girl ....my 2 y/o dog ..... I hope you and others find the freedom i have and enjoy every minute of it ..... Happy Trails !!
@tommyyoung8828
4 жыл бұрын
Never use the oven for heating! Always have carbonmoxide tester on board if you want to stay alive!,
@Phil-mf5ih
4 жыл бұрын
you can use it, just turn it off before you go to sleep, also if you light 3-4 candles it will keep it warm enough while you sleep, but just use the ones in glass containers....
@d.pierce.6820
4 жыл бұрын
A shower would be nice-could you make the toilet into a combination shower/toilet?
@michaelbaka4777
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, nice little slide-in! Looks clean, too. As far as heat, just grab your Big Buddy heater and use that. I had a Toyota Chinook mini-motorhome and had that heater thats built into yours, froze buttski off!! Please do something with the bathroom; that gray will bum you out if you use the throne. Nice for a quick weekend thing, for the money I like it!!! Good luck!!
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sammolloy1
4 жыл бұрын
michael baka There’s a lot of information on the Internet about the Big Buddy and Little Buddy. Something important about using the genuine propane hose, not aftermarket if I recall
@sammolloy1
4 жыл бұрын
That furnace looks like the kind with no fan, just convection from the burner. No battery needed a Thermocouple goes to the thermostat and kicks on the burner. You have to light the pilot light through a tiny trap door. A lot less trouble than the fan kind, but watch for carbon monoxide when the big burner tank gets a hole burned through it. The fan kind is safer there as the metal squirrel cage sucks the fumes out anyway while the plastic one blows the hot air. A small hole “should” just suck air from the camper and blow it outside. That’s why they don’t make the old kind any more.
@michaelbaka4777
4 жыл бұрын
Just to clarifiy, ALWAYS crack a window or a vent when you run heat and pick up a cheap CO detector. Fume build up can kill you! Oh, yeah; get a plug in fan [12 volt] and run it to circulate the heat. Didn't I see one in Big Mama, by the windscreen??? There you go!
@12pawsinn
4 жыл бұрын
Had one 10 years ago. Lived in it for 2 years, my truck was a 94 gmc diesel 6.5. Even hauling the house I got 21 mpg
@organiccold
4 жыл бұрын
Thats a good camper, with a bit of work will be nice. Your dog is really cool :)
@jackwaslandero1825
4 жыл бұрын
You have a new jacket😂🤣✌️3.54
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
4 жыл бұрын
haha oops i better remove that tag
@rvlee8577
4 жыл бұрын
Nice roomy camper. The problem with using your stove or a Mr Buddy heater is that the combustion uses your oxygen in the camper and the exhaust is deadly, it also contains water which condensates and makes your camper wet inside. Probably best to use the built-in heater, just make sure you have a good 12v battery to run the fan. Thanks for sharing and Happy Camping
@pudoubled1098
4 жыл бұрын
Must of returned the jacket after the video. “Keep the tag on it “ 😂
@jbncnow
4 жыл бұрын
Thats a 70s camper we had the same one
@lukewalters4716
4 жыл бұрын
I've just picked up a palomino popup in bed cabover camper. Then took it from AZ to Alaska then to Missouri and back. Loved it. I dont recommend using stove as heat at all. Unless you've got a death wish
@nickthomas181
4 жыл бұрын
I'm loving this we don't have them in the UK,I'm adding to this after some research we do have them but in very very small numbers or on one hand these are not usually found in the UK and and if found are specialist bought.The nearest was the fiberglass romahome a very basic tiny camper found on micro Honda pickups but that's long ago.So no we don't as a rule have these on UK roads.
@swisscamperronniecool5419
4 жыл бұрын
You didn't shop around...quite a few in the UK bought a nice truck camper (demountable) & my 77 c30 there 😃
@nickthomas181
4 жыл бұрын
@@swisscamperronniecool5419 I correct my self the ones we do have are expensive (apart from Romahome)They certainly haven't caught on yet as in theres none for £1500 or less .No as rule these arnt found in the UK.
@swisscamperronniecool5419
4 жыл бұрын
@@nickthomas181 maybe not for under 1500....but I'm sure that for 5000 £ you can find a nice one. The key word in your search is "demountable"
@Chevy4x4dawg
4 жыл бұрын
Hey nice rig! Now some are commenting on weight. Be careful because if you load it down with gear and groceries you prolly will be over weight. Probably won't get a ticket but be damn careful driving. High center of gravity!!!! I bought a 1962 K20 with a cabover camper in Idaho and took a road trip in it back home to Texas. My camper is only 8 ' and I didnt have much gear since I flew up to Idaho. Was my daily for few years and still have it. Long story short take corners and curves SLOW! Have fun and enjoy it bud!!!!
@PKDionysus
4 жыл бұрын
"I made an Instagram." You sound like such a fuddy duddy, dude! We sound so alike. 😂😂😂😂 Also, are you planning on vlogging your personal tour/vacation?
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
4 жыл бұрын
Lol, and I'm not sure yet
@soblessedchelsea59
4 жыл бұрын
That thing looks awesome! I agree that buying an rv instead of a house. I have been really considering it since my friends bought one a few weeks ago and I sat on the couch in there and was like I think I could live in one of these. I have been looking for a loophole to getting Into 100k of debt 😆 I found it
@graemew7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thats a handy thing to have and makes a lot of sense when you want to head off alone, far easier to manoeuvre and less cost than taking the bigger one out every time. I'd have to change the collours of the inside though because it reminds me of a 50's US diner.
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
4 жыл бұрын
I like the color scheme! lol geuss I'm old fashioned
@graemew7001
4 жыл бұрын
@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Each to their own, difference is what makes the world go round 👍🏻. Its a very practical use of the space, I like it, shame we don't have them in the UK, we have to either have a car too or drive a camper round all the time which isn't a good idea, also campers over here go for ridiculous money regardless of age.
@sammolloy1
4 жыл бұрын
The floor is classic but paint everything else white in my opinion.
@graemew7001
4 жыл бұрын
@@sammolloy1 I agree, I'd go for that, the pale blue looks wrong and makes it look cold.
@dchawk81
4 жыл бұрын
Get a chick to help. She'll have it looking like a Wayfair commercial in no time.
@johnwayne7476
4 жыл бұрын
I saw another mention this , you need a set of overload springs on that rig. Not cheap coil over shocks . A real set of leaf springs mounted on top of the existing ones . Ad a leaf systems will kill your ride. Get a set that allows for 1.5 inches of travel before bearing the load . A rear sway bar and duel rear shocks will help as well. I had a 84 gmc 1/2 ton camper truck. It was very well built for taking a load. It redistributed the load so as the front and rear both squared . If you hit some wind or misjudged a curve it could be catastrophic. You also must consider the weight once you have packed your gear in there. Good luck 👍 I really like it ! Just get the springs built up somewhat for safety sake. You may also consider some 10 ply tires on the back as well. LORD above knows I have taken some riske with a overloaded pickup truck. Only for a short trip to deliver fire wood or haul some scrap for a few bucks though. Never took it out on the highway or got in hurry and waited till the next day at times to avoid traffic as well . If not your life, consider others who share the road .
@daveb8638
4 жыл бұрын
How's your RV coming alone?
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
4 жыл бұрын
slowly, it's hard to work on now that i don't have the warehouse
@zmoorer
4 жыл бұрын
That thing is like the Tardis from Dr. Who. Much bigger on the inside.
@montyholland3357
4 жыл бұрын
That camper's in excellent condition for the age. Just if you put it back on the same truck add some additional leaf springs and even air bags. It'll ride and handle so much better when loaded
@fomocowboy
4 жыл бұрын
I dig that floor plan, especially with the couch also being able to be made into a bed.
@85square
4 жыл бұрын
I'm keeping my eye out for your new chevy! one of these days I will see it around town.
@DrZoidbergism
4 жыл бұрын
Heating with the stove is highly dangerous, as it has no air inlet it will likely consume the air in the camper and then it will produce co which you'll not notice when asleep and many people died because of that. I would suggest to have a carbon monoxide Warner in every camper.
@The101Point1
4 жыл бұрын
The interior space is bigger than I thought I might buy one now
@cmadk3423
4 жыл бұрын
I had a camper like that on the back of my half ton one time before I beefed up the rear springs. Ever corner bringing it home felt like I was gonna roll over 😨
@zakksrage
4 жыл бұрын
yeah i hope this rolling home on wheels doesnt roll very often. with almost this same set up a nomad went around a corner in my hometown, lost control, and killed a entire family from my church.
@brycefausett2204
4 жыл бұрын
Just put a ton of wheel spacers on it swap out the suspension from a 2500 lol
@montananomad5382
4 жыл бұрын
Overload springs are a must on a half ton to haul what must be at least 1500 lbs on that size slide-in. That's what I did on my 01 Silverado and it does just fine.
@swisscamperronniecool5419
4 жыл бұрын
@@montananomad5382 200000 miles with a Bigfoot on my 1/2 ton Silverado..no problems with xtra springs & bags 😎
@mrblond750
4 жыл бұрын
It’s deceiving large inside. Nice! I get the purchase. My wife and I have a 32’ Airstream and I have a Alaskan for weekends.
@arthurchadwell9267
Жыл бұрын
Looks kind of like an old Travel Industries Inc. Dreamer. They used that paint scheme. Yes the dinette will convert into a bed just like the gaucho (couch/bed). She'll sleep six, so you need yourself a crew cab! 😊
@_Common_Logic_
4 жыл бұрын
I don't know anything about old camper appliances so someone might correct me, but a furnace won't continue pushing unburned propane into the room if the pilot goes out... I don't think you can say the same about a gas burner in an oven that age. Something that old with corrosion in the orifices might piss out when you are asleep and asphyxiate you. I'm not a big fan of the "Buddy Heaters", but they are cheap, efficient and won't kill you. Nothing ruins a fishing trip like waking up dead. ;-) Something about that retro interior though... awesome.
@joeheid2776
4 жыл бұрын
I always cringe when I hear people say they use their oven for heat.
@CarrieGerenScogginsOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
That one is larger than most, as where your couch is normally is the little kitchen. So by extending it, you get that couch bed, but have a "wet bath," or the whole bathroom is the shower area not separate from the commode. I used to not like a wet bath, but now that I am old sitting down while showering is not a bad idea.., making a commode a seat to sit on white bathing. It dries fairly quickly, so it is not too much of a hassle to have the whole bathroom area also be the shower stall.
@terryswails1191
7 ай бұрын
Love the olders slide in campers and older trucks o had some in the 70s and 80s , my family and I had a blast camping in them, I wish I had one now, at 72 I could still have a blast with the wife and the Lil dog camping in one.
@maxymax3425
4 жыл бұрын
From the outside, it looks so small but I'm amazed at how much stuff is inside.
@kirksway1
4 жыл бұрын
I used to be in the camper repair buiz. that said, this is a late 60's to early 70's rig. the seats have been nicely recovered and the floors redone. I would bet money that the wall in the toilet room DOES have watter damage. It's more common to find one with he damage than without. it looks to me that the "cab-over" are has water damage to the ceiling as well. it you see it in the wall, It's twice as bad as it looks. the ceiling panel may be delaminating do to internal condensation though.
@arphilbrook
4 жыл бұрын
Better check your gvw and camper net weight.Truck looks way overloaded. You’re gonna kill somebody.
@arthurchadwell9267
Жыл бұрын
You can never have too many classics- cars, trucks, campers, boats, whatever... Enjoy! You are lucky to have it.
@creinicke1000
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe you've already worked on it.. hut im assuming you could wax the pull out bed.. or just make it move smoother.. but it really looks great!.
@thumperpaul
3 жыл бұрын
The ripples in the wall and ceiling on the right side of the upper bedroom are disturbing. Snow damage? Looks more like water intrusion, and mould colonies to me….
@kingsxfan99
4 жыл бұрын
If you use the oven for heat be prepared to die of CO poisoning or oxygen displacement which will result in unsatisfactory conditions.
@coherantbliss3483
2 жыл бұрын
you've probably already figured this out but one must get a much larger extension cord than the one you are using because those average cords are for only using one thing at a time. They get hot plus the power drops a lot when using those. The longer the cord the more power you lose. Yes the bigger ones are expensive but much safer and get more power. worth the money.
@brianp4425
4 жыл бұрын
the reason he things the oven is more efficient heating the camper is because its not vented outside like the furnace.. very bad for CO accumulation inside as others have noted.. don't do it other than to get quickly up to temp, then run the furnace if you really really need it..
@clammi
4 жыл бұрын
Its a oldie but a goodie, I am Redoing a *0's short box camper now, Thank you for sharing
@extendochiefer
4 жыл бұрын
Can u upload another RV video good sir?
@philtowle4683
3 жыл бұрын
Used to drive past an abandoned one of these on the way to work. Would have needed a lot of work and something big to move it that aren't common in the UK.
@arkansastraveler70
3 жыл бұрын
You may need some stronger springs on the back of your truck , but man that’s a nice little buy.
@lynnhendricks1609
2 жыл бұрын
Nice your camper we have one but plz don t use your oven to heat it use your heater they work great and is what u should use . Using ur oven to heat ur camper is not good
@hoy-ehh6876
2 жыл бұрын
How did you tie it down? Did you have actual hardware mounted to your frame or just run straps around the bed and under to the frame?
@45AMT
4 жыл бұрын
That's a nice Camper. Perfect for summer trips to the lake or weekend type camping.
@bohemialite6371
4 жыл бұрын
I died inside that crapper on my own and right underneath the propane tank probably blow it up😆😆
@beekeeper7535
3 жыл бұрын
Put some heavy duty leaf springs on that truck. Or a 3/4 ton truck.
@kanavisgray3057
4 жыл бұрын
I need one of those to put on my 1986 c10, mobile chill / Game room 😎😎😎
@kristinabrammer1449
3 жыл бұрын
Where do I find a vin Or serial number on my vintage truckbed camper?
@ItsaRomethingeveryday
4 жыл бұрын
Very unusual color choices wow, I never would've imagined it would look like that, cool tho
@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee
4 жыл бұрын
Cool project , looks pretty good , can’t wait to see it in action ! Keep it up 💪🏼🇺🇸
@peterincgy
4 жыл бұрын
looks like an 11 footer, great room and also very rear heavy, you would need a duely to haul that
@pandnh4
3 жыл бұрын
3 beds, a crapper, but no shower? Feels....off balance
@waynehughes8616
4 жыл бұрын
LOL....@2:37 did you sniff your fingers? Kinda kidding, but kinda looked like a finger whiff after touching sewer drain pipe!
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
4 жыл бұрын
lol no i did not
@victormashatt6358
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a 50’s dinner.
@comradeautukov977
3 жыл бұрын
That thing looks fun to camp in by yourself or with one other
@dominicsteele5939
4 жыл бұрын
Im an rv tech in alaska and ive done alot of roof jobs just from people putting tarps on their roofs and all thats up there is usually a rubber membrane roof or a tin roof but the rubber ones would wear a hole on the edges of the roof from wind and the tarp being abrasive with whatever sand dust rocks or ice under the tarp, in my opinion its better to leave that tarp off and check your roof and all the seals on transitions and windows, and just check them once or twice a year on the whole unit
@montananomad5382
4 жыл бұрын
Good point.
@zombienectar
4 жыл бұрын
snow damage but no water ? ok. I like the layout though. Camper looks back heavy on your K10.
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
4 жыл бұрын
lol well no mold at least... but yes the wood got warped
@Inlinetodie
3 жыл бұрын
@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 I've got K10 as well, it says 978lb payload in the glove compartment, am I missing something?
@ellabeyer7035
2 жыл бұрын
Great little camper. Thanks for sharing.
@JoseSanchez-fe8bz
3 жыл бұрын
For that price is good , i want to find me one like this
@jacksdad2626
4 жыл бұрын
Why is the tag still on your garment?? Are you planning on wearing it then returning it?? Very odd to say the least
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
4 жыл бұрын
I just forgot to take it off no backstory there
@frigginmustardtiger7740
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Dang that’s huge! I could live in one of those when I move out of my parents house after high school!
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