Dude, I am so proud of you! I dont give a shit what any hater says, you took something most people would take to the dump and put life back into it. Starting a family especially while owning your own business and creating jobs for others is no easy, OR CHEAP, task. Dont need luxury, need it to be dependable so you and your wife can have those special moments. Not enough people in the world like you anymore; hat's off to ya!
There are plenty of people in and out of the TH-cam community, most outside of the social media content don’t care about making money and enjoying a life, however there are a few that bleed these videos that build there business and stoical media salary, just how times are nowadays
Been a welder/machinist most of my life. Your welds and designs are way better than some of the so called "trained professionals" I've seen. I would definitely trust your work.
@@bossaudio12 I said "SOME"... I've seen welds on buildings built by professional union shops that looked like snot. I used to repair failed welds from NDI teams that inspected panels for new bridges being shipped out. These welds had terrible roll over or undercuts. His welds aren't perfect but better than some I have seen and he does it for fun.
The thoroughness of your camper repairs are admirable. Nothing at all to be ashamed of. In fact like you mentioned, the repairs you did were much stronger than original factory work. I too have an old cheap truck camper I’ve been putting off rebuilding the back entry door that’s falling apart and doesn’t latch properly. I don’t have access to all the materials or tools (nice mag drill!) but will eventually work on it when it comes up to be it’s turn amongst all my other broken projects 😂
After watching you for half a year, I finally figured out why what my connection is to your story. My grandfather grew up in the Depression, then was at Pearl Harbor, from a poor family, a total of 8 brothers and sisters. He wasn't a craber, but evertyhing he did he did it himself, and figured it out himself. He built his own porches, garage, sheds, added a second living room to his mobile home (double wide). He did everything by himself. It is a lost work ethic in general but I'm glad you have it and work hard.
You are a talented young man. Who can design and build outta scrap. Not everyone can do that. Your a MacGyver for sure. Thanks for being you. An inspiring hard working young man.
While I have never restored a pickup camper, I have totally rehabbed an old coachman travel trailer. There’s a real sense of satisfaction and rebuilding something that’s worn out or broken down and making it usable again.
I think your repairs are very creative and look sound to me. You took something sketchy and brought it back to life and will be able to enjoy it for more years. Respect.
Young man, you’re giving this old man hope for some of the future of this country. So good to see someone with such work ethic, such ingenuity, and such enthusiasm and willing to do things themselves and make due with what you have. We’ve become a throw it away society, good to see you salvage and repair things. KUDOS! Keep doing your thing
@@fvsoutherngirl yes it was. Good memory. His name is Tommy. Glad your enjoying it and I love watching all your videos. You’re definitely a hard working man. Keep it up
Your camper mounts that you built are 10 times better than anything else I’ve ever seen as far as heavy duty never gonna break. Your ambition is going to get you far in life . Thanks for sharing.
Luke, You make your channel fun to watch. I know nothing about fishing or crabbing to but you make your life in and around the water very interesting. I have done everything for myself all if .my life. I didn't know that there could be other options. I was too poor in my youth to even explore any options. In spite of DIY attitude I have tried to do things professionally. I spent my entire career in maintenance where I "mastered" many trade skills, but really mastered only a few. At 67 I am still exploring new skills and still a DIY champion. When I was 65ish my wife let me build the dream shop. 4600sf building now has 14k vehicle lift and a pretty extensive machine shop. The house shop is just for woodworking. An old man shouldn't be having as much fun as I am. New campers are just as cheap and sketchy as old campers. They are pretty and cost more, but are still junk. I have owned and cursed both. I look back at a lifetime of DIY. Some of my work shows all the marks of inadequate skill and "poverty" limitations, but we have been happy. I retired younger and wealthier than my co-workers, much of that involved your kind of thrift.
I was an electrician at a camper factory. We built everything from big 5th wheels , pop up campers,to these truck bed campers. Unfortunately no matter how big or how much you spend,they are all built like crap! The framing is all2x2 connected with staples, interiors are 1/4 pressbord like strong cardboard,and particle board cabinets.
I personally think you done a SPLENDID JOB at repairing that camper,, I think as a side/off season JOB,, you should take up FABRICATION AS A SIDE BUISENESS TO HELP OUT ON BILLS ETC. AND FUTURE CRABBING EQUIPMENT! from what I just witnessed in this video,, YOU HAVE THE SKILLS!!! I honestly think you need to study on that!!
I must say that the repair on this camper is fully adequate. When i was young i always made too sturdy repairs, lasting long after the item that was repaired was scrapped. This is a good way to make the whole thing age together. Camper on a truckbed is truly sweet, and if you clean it well and put in new matresses it´s almost sanitary. Go for it!
Hello Luke I'm impressed with you I've just gotta say I have a Caribou truck camper and we've had an accident with it Now you've taught me how to fix it thank you man I really appreciate it
This boat part box truck mad max style Frankenstein is beautiful! She looks sturdy as hell. Time to bring her to the west coast and give Dungeness season a try!
I truly admire you! Like yourself, I was the guy that could "fix" almost everything with what I had in my multiple piles of stuff! My neighbors would always track me down when they needed something rigged together. We're the ones that will survive when it all hits the fan! HA!
I am probably 2 or 3 times your age, but you always amaze me in your work ethics and ingenuity on whatever you set your mind too. Great job and keep those videos coming.
For real i feel this ingenuity attitude of fix and make do with wat u got is wat our parents grew up with and as time went on it didnt get past on thru the next generation and was eventually lost in translation. Its not even abt money. Its all abt being creative and using that head of yours to find solutions to a problem
I got a similar camper situation. Love your junk pile. Almost as kool as mine. I’ve been fixing up junk using good junk for the last 50 years. You’re doing great. There’s a lot of satisfaction doing it this way. Keep it up. A lot of young people these days don’t know which way to turn a bolt.
In some years to come a real handy man like yourself is going to be a real hot comity. Enjoy the camping trip! I’d recommend staying in your molten puddle a little longer just make sure to fill in the toes to much deposition makes for a weaker weld more times then not and it’s just wasteful. But the pattern doesn’t mean anything run a simple forward and reverse pattern. Your killing it!
Nice work on the truck mounts! I didn't want to pay the thousand bux either and was about to make my own but at the last minute ended up scoring a used set from an rv dealer for $300 so wasn’t a bad deal and lucked out that it was the exact model# to fit my year truck.
Been following your content for a bit. Nice work on the fabricating. I run a construction company and can appreciate the challenges of running a business. I frequently find myself putting things together out of the scrap scrap pile. Happy holidays from Alaska!
Don't worry about the shade. Fixing stuff up like that is so much fun. I'd honestly rather custom fix things personally. You like my twin when it comes to finding ways to make things work outta random scrap metal and different junk.
You are my hero, my kind of man. You have a good mind and see things that many folks cannot. Thank you for your inspiration for me to tackle the projects I have to do. 🤔
Really enjoy your videos. I am a 75 year old farmer in Texas. I have rebuilt everything on our farm. I was taught by the best, my dad. His motto was if it don’t work get a bigger hammer
Lol good mindset I'm in the same position lol I bought an old travel trailer and now I'm fixing things. I considered keeping and working with the flare copper system but I found it corroded and damaged so I replaced with pex... Got tools for that and fittings. Now I'm working on sealing
I know I am probably late but no joke need more of these videos, would love to see you do more diy to the trailer and fix it up! Just found your channel and hooked already!
What a great job on your craftiness! I have a 70’s Kit with overhang on a High boy . I believe it needs better tie downs and help on the truck suspension .
Good job sir , great fabrication work, , I'm in Bear Creek with a waterfront hardly ever comment but always watch and like your videos. I'm 51 born and raised in Dundalk..
Dude, you can tell all those welders/haters to mind their own business. You did an excellent job right there for less the amount of money most of them would've. Be proud of yourself. 🎉
I can already see when you have kids the stuff you are going to build for them. I can totally see your channel showing more stuff you build for your home, property and wife and kids.
I've been watching nomad living the last week or so and have been watching rebuilds of vans and campers for this life style. When I saw this camper I clicked on it thinking I was watching another but it's you! Lol. I'll still see what you do with it. 😊 well, I wanted to see the inside!
There is a right way and a wrong way to do anything.....your way is neither!! But, it works......so, good to go!! As long as it gets off your internal honey-do list...well done!
To space the cabover section of the truck camper from the cab of the truck. A 4'x8' sheet of 2" thick foam insulation is best. I had the same piece of foam for 10 years with my truck camper.That peice of foam has seen over 40k miles and 38 states without an issue. also helps insulate the floor for winter camping.
Awesome job just coming up with scrap things to make your truck camper work for you!!! Heck I’d say if you get low on money just make some truck camper brackets and sell them for a hundred dollars less than they sell for!!! That would definitely be some good pocket change!!! Lol!! Awesome video buddy!!!! Oh and congratulations to you and your new lovely bride!!!!
People lose sight of what is most important…. Memories. It isn’t about having the fanciest gadgets but simply getting out and enjoying what this beautiful world has to offer with the people we love with whatever works
I admire your abilities man. In this particular scenario, I would have encouraged you to spend more money and found something in better condition. There's just too many things that can go wrong with campers this old. Your safety and the safety of your beautiful love are priceless.
I gotta say we know the boats are because the boats from the 60s and 70s are still here. Where is all the leftover boats from the 90s and the 2000s where are they? They’re gone they love your stuff. Keep putting it on me.
You are more talented in your young age then you give yourself credit for. I am hoping to find some time to learn how to weld when my teenagers are finally out of the house! It is such a useful thing to know how to do and be able to fabricate.
Luke, very nice work and creative. I love when ingenuity takes over and you can use what's at hand to get the job done. Your metal scrap pile contains some really nice metal so you can easily put your skills to work. Keep it going...and on the cheap. Love it!
Dude, I am so proud of you! I dont give a shit what any hater says, you took something most people would take to the dump and put life back into it. Starting a family especially while owning your own business and creating jobs for others is no easy, OR CHEAP, task. Dont need luxury, need it to be dependable so you and your wife can have those special moments. Not enough people in the world like you anymore; hat's off to ya!
There are plenty of people in and out of the TH-cam community, most outside of the social media content don’t care about making money and enjoying a life, however there are a few that bleed these videos that build there business and stoical media salary, just how times are nowadays
I don't give a shit either. Nice rig.
Been a welder/machinist most of my life. Your welds and designs are way better than some of the so called "trained professionals" I've seen. I would definitely trust your work.
Nah come on man, those welds are decent but definitely not better than any professional
@@bossaudio12 I said "SOME"... I've seen welds on buildings built by professional union shops that looked like snot. I used to repair failed welds from NDI teams that inspected panels for new bridges being shipped out. These welds had terrible roll over or undercuts. His welds aren't perfect but better than some I have seen and he does it for fun.
Some would say you half a$$ed it I would say you whole a$$ed it. Honestly you took trash and made it something useful again good job whole a$$ing it!
@radstayathomedad9178 nice job censoring yourself water brain
The thoroughness of your camper repairs are admirable. Nothing at all to be ashamed of. In fact like you mentioned, the repairs you did were much stronger than original factory work.
I too have an old cheap truck camper I’ve been putting off rebuilding the back entry door that’s falling apart and doesn’t latch properly. I don’t have access to all the materials or tools (nice mag drill!) but will eventually work on it when it comes up to be it’s turn amongst all my other broken projects 😂
Looking forward to seeing it!
After watching you for half a year, I finally figured out why what my connection is to your story. My grandfather grew up in the Depression, then was at Pearl Harbor, from a poor family, a total of 8 brothers and sisters. He wasn't a craber, but evertyhing he did he did it himself, and figured it out himself. He built his own porches, garage, sheds, added a second living room to his mobile home (double wide). He did everything by himself. It is a lost work ethic in general but I'm glad you have it and work hard.
People like you are what propels these types of sales still. One man's trash is another man's treasure. Awesome work from a down to earth dude.
Thanks!
Dude, I love that you just do normal people stuff. It makes me want to come hang out and fix stuff with you.
I’m starting to think he’s ? Normal?
For real, he's just giving all the BRO vibes
are youtubers not suppose to do normal stuff? lol
You are a talented young man. Who can design and build outta scrap. Not everyone can do that. Your a MacGyver for sure.
Thanks for being you. An inspiring hard working young man.
While I have never restored a pickup camper, I have totally rehabbed an old coachman travel trailer.
There’s a real sense of satisfaction and rebuilding something that’s worn out or broken down and making it usable again.
I agree!
Luke- please do an update on your camper! Love to see it. Off season… maybe take it on a trip if you get the opportunity!
Best wishes brother!
I think your repairs are very creative and look sound to me. You took something sketchy and brought it back to life and will be able to enjoy it for more years. Respect.
Young man, you’re giving this old man hope for some of the future of this country. So good to see someone with such work ethic, such ingenuity, and such enthusiasm and willing to do things themselves and make due with what you have. We’ve become a throw it away society, good to see you salvage and repair things. KUDOS! Keep doing your thing
I love seeing u work on that camper. My brother is who sold it to you. Glad you’re bringing it back to life
Wow that’s crazy! I think it was in Severn by CATnorth if I remember correctly.
@@fvsoutherngirl yes it was. Good memory. His name is Tommy. Glad your enjoying it and I love watching all your videos. You’re definitely a hard working man. Keep it up
In 1980, when I was 19, I bolted my truck camper to the floor of my
1972 Ford F-250 Camper Special with a threaded rod and steel plates.
Your camper mounts that you built are 10 times better than anything else I’ve ever seen as far as heavy duty never gonna break. Your ambition is going to get you far in life . Thanks for sharing.
Luke,
You make your channel fun to watch. I know nothing about fishing or crabbing to but you make your life in and around the water very interesting.
I have done everything for myself all if .my life. I didn't know that there could be other options. I was too poor in my youth to even explore any options. In spite of DIY attitude I have tried to do things professionally. I spent my entire career in maintenance where I "mastered" many trade skills, but really mastered only a few. At 67 I am still exploring new skills and still a DIY champion. When I was 65ish my wife let me build the dream shop. 4600sf building now has 14k vehicle lift and a pretty extensive machine shop. The house shop is just for woodworking. An old man shouldn't be having as much fun as I am.
New campers are just as cheap and sketchy as old campers. They are pretty and cost more, but are still junk. I have owned and cursed both.
I look back at a lifetime of DIY. Some of my work shows all the marks of inadequate skill and "poverty" limitations, but we have been happy. I retired younger and wealthier than my co-workers, much of that involved your kind of thrift.
Keep living your best life!
That’s awesome! I hope to do what you are one day
I was an electrician at a camper factory. We built everything from big 5th wheels , pop up campers,to these truck bed campers. Unfortunately no matter how big or how much you spend,they are all built like crap! The framing is all2x2 connected with staples, interiors are 1/4 pressbord like strong cardboard,and particle board cabinets.
some pretty great work honestly, it may not look the best but most people don't know how much thought and time it really took to make this work.
Great content. Keep it coming.
I personally think you done a SPLENDID JOB at repairing that camper,, I think as a side/off season JOB,, you should take up FABRICATION AS A SIDE BUISENESS TO HELP OUT ON BILLS ETC. AND FUTURE CRABBING EQUIPMENT! from what I just witnessed in this video,, YOU HAVE THE SKILLS!!! I honestly think you need to study on that!!
To say I'm impressed is an understatement. Great job!
I must say that the repair on this camper is fully adequate. When i was young i always made too sturdy repairs, lasting long after the item that was repaired was scrapped. This is a good way to make the whole thing age together. Camper on a truckbed is truly sweet, and if you clean it well and put in new matresses it´s almost sanitary. Go for it!
There is a giant pile of those campers in Williston North Dakota since 2018
Hello Luke I'm impressed with you I've just gotta say I have a Caribou truck camper and we've had an accident with it Now you've taught me how to fix it thank you man I really appreciate it
You are definitely the best backyard engineer I've ever seen.
Scabbing together a camper is what makes it fun, many camping trips laying in the bunk coming up with new things to improve my camper.
This boat part box truck mad max style Frankenstein is beautiful! She looks sturdy as hell. Time to bring her to the west coast and give Dungeness season a try!
My camper got nothing in urs!
I truly admire you! Like yourself, I was the guy that could "fix" almost everything with what I had in my multiple piles of stuff! My neighbors would always track me down when they needed something rigged together. We're the ones that will survive when it all hits the fan! HA!
I am probably 2 or 3 times your age, but you always amaze me in your work ethics and ingenuity on whatever you set your mind too. Great job and keep those videos coming.
Always love these build vids! Im sure "I can use that for something" will be on my tonbstone.
"MacGyver," is the nick name my girl gave me. Ill pass it on to you. Look him up, years back there was a tv show named after him.
Your ability to improvise and conquer obstacles are very impressive. Well done, Luke.
I remember already watching you work & fix & loaded your camper on your good truck ?
It was on shorts
His shorts just captivate the video very well, I thought the same thing and was like “oh, he uploaded the short of this”.
For real i feel this ingenuity attitude of fix and make do with wat u got is wat our parents grew up with and as time went on it didnt get past on thru the next generation and was eventually lost in translation. Its not even abt money. Its all abt being creative and using that head of yours to find solutions to a problem
Jack of all trades master of none. You are the best man to be had. Lucky girl! Keep him no matter what!
👌🏻
I got a similar camper situation. Love your junk pile. Almost as kool as mine. I’ve been fixing up junk using good junk for the last 50 years. You’re doing great. There’s a lot of satisfaction doing it this way. Keep it up. A lot of young people these days don’t know which way to turn a bolt.
In some years to come a real handy man like yourself is going to be a real hot comity. Enjoy the camping trip! I’d recommend staying in your molten puddle a little longer just make sure to fill in the toes to much deposition makes for a weaker weld more times then not and it’s just wasteful. But the pattern doesn’t mean anything run a simple forward and reverse pattern. Your killing it!
Used overhead camper for years...i loved it..nothing fancy but did the job well...have a dedicated on off set up will make itmore enjoyable
Nice work on the truck mounts! I didn't want to pay the thousand bux either and was about to make my own but at the last minute ended up scoring a used set from an rv dealer for $300 so wasn’t a bad deal and lucked out that it was the exact model# to fit my year truck.
Ive been a welder/fabricater/junker for 50 years. You are fine! You should be proud!
Great to see your abilities at fabrication from junk, sorry, I mean treasures.
Congratulations on marrying that lovely lady.
Ready to rock Luke... Come on down to Hatteras, hang out and drum fish with us!
Been following your content for a bit. Nice work on the fabricating. I run a construction company and can appreciate the challenges of running a business. I frequently find myself putting things together out of the scrap scrap pile. Happy holidays from Alaska!
Your ingenuity and ability to visualize then make it a reality is so awesome!!!!
The best comedy descriptions follow your clever and appropriate handywork. What a gift!
Don't worry about the shade. Fixing stuff up like that is so much fun. I'd honestly rather custom fix things personally. You like my twin when it comes to finding ways to make things work outta random scrap metal and different junk.
You are my hero, my kind of man. You have a good mind and see things that many folks cannot. Thank you for your inspiration for me to tackle the projects I have to do. 🤔
Crabber welds are the best! 😂
Really enjoy your videos. I am a 75 year old farmer in Texas. I have rebuilt everything on our farm. I was taught by the best, my dad. His motto was if it don’t work get a bigger hammer
Hahaha that’s my motto as well!
Lol good mindset I'm in the same position lol I bought an old travel trailer and now I'm fixing things. I considered keeping and working with the flare copper system but I found it corroded and damaged so I replaced with pex... Got tools for that and fittings. Now I'm working on sealing
I know I am probably late but no joke need more of these videos, would love to see you do more diy to the trailer and fix it up! Just found your channel and hooked already!
What a great job on your craftiness! I have a 70’s Kit with overhang on a High boy . I believe it needs better tie downs and help on the truck suspension .
Good job sir , great fabrication work, , I'm in Bear Creek with a waterfront hardly ever comment but always watch and like your videos. I'm 51 born and raised in Dundalk..
Awesome video. My kind of project.
Only thing I’d add- weld all of your eye bolts to keep them from bending open under load.
Dude, you can tell all those welders/haters to mind their own business. You did an excellent job right there for less the amount of money most of them would've. Be proud of yourself. 🎉
I can already see when you have kids the stuff you are going to build for them. I can totally see your channel showing more stuff you build for your home, property and wife and kids.
Nice rebuild Luke. Keep it up and enjoy! Happy camping!
I want to see some more of that Catfishing….
Coming soon
When you get the camper fixed up, Your going to love it ! . .Then you'll want to upgrade, Down the road, Butt, their expensive ? . .
Hay !, Good Job !
You are awesome! Dreams are what u make em', anyone can just buy better. The lost art of reward is what u highlight, pure props and praise 👏.
This is awesome man. Great ingenuity! I keep scrap around my shop to be able to do this stuff too.
I'm glad I found a real human being, more power to you Luke!
Ingenuity at its finest. Awesome job
Really sad I didnt get to see this beast go down Mountain road. Kudos on getting it done with scrap and hard work. Keep it up Luke!
Your ingenuity is amazing!
This country needs more Lukes.
I saw this video and got inspired to get a truck camper myself. Secured a super mint 1994 shadow cruiser. 8ft popup. Got it on my 06 duramax
Smart man !! Keep up the good work !
Wow! Very clever. Good job Luke
I've been watching nomad living the last week or so and have been watching rebuilds of vans and campers for this life style. When I saw this camper I clicked on it thinking I was watching another but it's you! Lol. I'll still see what you do with it. 😊 well, I wanted to see the inside!
There is a right way and a wrong way to do anything.....your way is neither!! But, it works......so, good to go!! As long as it gets off your internal honey-do list...well done!
To space the cabover section of the truck camper from the cab of the truck. A 4'x8' sheet of 2" thick foam insulation is best. I had the same piece of foam for 10 years with my truck camper.That peice of foam has seen over 40k miles and 38 states without an issue. also helps insulate the floor for winter camping.
That’s a good idea!
PROUD OF YOURSELF..........WELL YOU OUGHT TO BE THATS SOME GOOD WORK...AND WELDING.
Wow....great project....glad found your site!
It’s great to see a younger person improvise make it up as you go along. I’ve tried drawing plans for a project and I just can’t do it.
This is the greatest thing I've ever seen. You are one handy dude. I love everything you just did im super impressed
All I can say is I wish I was like you. Great job...it's old but priceless now!
These kinds of videos are great because rather than junk it, you repair it and then use it. Great job.
I am loving the work you did! Hopefully you will do some more work on it I would love to see it!
What a great project. It is so satisfying to make something out of a scrap pile
I totally felt that when you said screwing up the template will ensure all the other brackets were botched... Welds look good from my house BTW
Loved how you turned someone’s trash into a treasure that will keep making memories
Great fix r upper.
Very creative!!! Love watching your adventures
Awesome job just coming up with scrap things to make your truck camper work for you!!! Heck I’d say if you get low on money just make some truck camper brackets and sell them for a hundred dollars less than they sell for!!! That would definitely be some good pocket change!!! Lol!! Awesome video buddy!!!! Oh and congratulations to you and your new lovely bride!!!!
Dude! You are creative and industrious! Even better than that, you aren't bound to some high society social standing contract. Keep on rolling!
Looks Great for a homemade job 👍
No shade here - I'm totally impressed with your ability!!
How I wish I would come across a find like this!!! How awesome!❤
Luke I think it is awesome that you have the vision to do it all from scrap!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
People lose sight of what is most important…. Memories. It isn’t about having the fanciest gadgets but simply getting out and enjoying what this beautiful world has to offer with the people we love with whatever works
I admire your abilities man. In this particular scenario, I would have encouraged you to spend more money and found something in better condition. There's just too many things that can go wrong with campers this old. Your safety and the safety of your beautiful love are priceless.
I gotta say we know the boats are because the boats from the 60s and 70s are still here. Where is all the leftover boats from the 90s and the 2000s where are they? They’re gone they love your stuff. Keep putting it on me.
Humble bro! And good work, not even questionable in any way!
You're a true middle class hero bro. Loving your videos
You are more talented in your young age then you give yourself credit for. I am hoping to find some time to learn how to weld when my teenagers are finally out of the house! It is such a useful thing to know how to do and be able to fabricate.
Iv always wanted to fix up an old camper you are doing good.livingmy dream.
Pretty genius ideas for sure. Nice work!
Luke, very nice work and creative. I love when ingenuity takes over and you can use what's at hand to get the job done. Your metal scrap pile contains some really nice metal so you can easily put your skills to work. Keep it going...and on the cheap. Love it!
You are actually a genius at what you do.
17:41 good to go excellent back yard engineering