1960's CLAPPER Truck Camper Rebuild - What's She Need? NNKH
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ต.ค. 2021
- After selling the Lance 835, Jen and I picked up this 1960s Clapper truck camper for super cheap and here's how it went.
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Came for the camper, stayed for the squirrel.
Great job with the video, babe! I never expected to put so much time and work into the camper, but I’d say it was worth it. Can’t wait to use it again with you.
Thanks baby! Couldn't have done it without all your hard work and great ideas. Let's take her on another excursion soon.
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Just so you know, your life is most guys life goal! Just subbed to your channel.
Awesome job guys 👍👍
"I'm hungry!" 😆
You got great voice Jen
You guys are so awesome. Not many people, in fact very few will do what you did for that baby squirrel. In the camper, all the work you did and it is great also. I can’t say enough about your videos!
I seriously thought you were going to say ehhh they will be cat food when I saw the squirrel...but you were cool with it and totally took care of it. way to go 👍👍
Great video. You two guys have my total respect and admiration for helping that squirrel get a helping hand in life.
That’s a nice video. Good job fixing up that camper.
Thanks dude. She's a solid little unit now. We should do a trip out to Moab sometime. You would love it out there.
Some day.
Love your videos man 👍
Clapper campers were actually built about 3 miles from my house. It was 3 brothers that actually worked in the construction trades and they all enjoyed camping so they started their own line of campers. My dad bought the 3rd camper off their assembly line in 1963. It was a 15’ camper and it was camped in all over the east coast until he upgraded to a bigger trailer in 1973. Clapper Brothers actually opened their own campground in 1967 in Ebensburg Pa called Woodland Park Campground and my family camped there for years until my father passed in 1985. My wife and I camp there now in a site directly behind my dads old site even though the campground is owned by a new family now. Great job on the job of fixing your camper up.
The three brothers were Paul, Marion and Pete. They were my great uncles. I actually visited the campground just before it was officially opened. Thanks for the information you posted, I wasn't exactly sure when they started the camper business.
@@rodneterer3403 they were all great families. Really ran a nice campground. The campground has gone so far downhill now compared to when they owned it and ran it. I actually think they would be sick if they saw what it’s like now.
Clapper campers were made in Duncanville, PA my grandfather bought on new and when he past it was given to me. If it has the original fridge it is alcohol for refrigerate when using propane
You are a very lucky man you have everything in life that I wish I did including an amazing wife. Never take it for granted. I did and lost it all.
All I have to say is that Chris and Jen are a All Terrain 4x4 Couple, Congratulations!!
Camper renovation, squirrel saving and spouse banter! This had it all!
Thank you NoNonsenseKnowHow!!
I never knew Leo's backstory... great rescue! Camper looks great.
So that's how Leo came to be part of the family. Really enjoy your videos.
3:16 that’s a NO! With (NO) explanation as to why. Got to luv it!
Jen is a real trooper!!!
What a great job you two did on this camper...I wouldn't have given this thing a second look, but you two have turned a dumpster fire into a beautiful classic camper! You've got a pet squirrel and a grumpy cat, Well done folks and with the addition of the beautiful scenerey at the end, was the cherry on top of a world class video! Thank you!
Thanks Scott!
Wow, I would never imagine doing a restoration on something with that kind of damage. Excellent work. Your wife is a very talented lady.
So glad I watched this. I now know the story about Leo. You two are so caring and lovely. You belong together forever 👍👍
You two are living the best life. How encouraging to watch how hard you work for the things you want. And then to watch you camping, the views are incredible. What a great channel. I love the camper.
That camper came out beautiful and well done five stars my friends
WOW!!! MY SON MAX SAYS THERES LITTLE BABY LEO ,,.. YOU SAVED HIM HE GREW UP BIG THE FUTURE LEO!! GREAT JOB ON THAT CAMPER!!! GREAT COLOR .. GUS WILL BE BORN SOON...GREAT VIEWS.. THANKYOU FOLKS..
cool you guys helped that squirrel
Lol if Turbo sees Leo in the yard it's game over
I got a piece of metal in my eye, I had to drive from cape cod to NYC in agony 😂 . So cool you rescued those squirrels 😊
Great video.. now I want a squirrel as a pet
The animal interludes are wonderful!
I love the fact you took something that was disposed and made it useful again… awesome.
Yes! A new video! And 30 min! Can’t wait till tonite to cast this to my TV on my recliner! Keep making the videos man! From your neighbor in MontCo.
Can't thank you enough for your support dude! I really appreciate it
Squirrels are awesome pets
Amazing skills boats, cars and now campers great work love the channel 👍👍👍
Great job on the Camper guys...!!
The camper turned out beautiful!... Little Leo is so cute!
Camper is fantastic. You guys did a great job!! Color is spot on
Thank you man
Jen did great 🤘
Love the wifes crazy enthusiasm for TH-cam! Lol
What a sweet little camper... Count that as a huge win... Enjoy!!!
Trailer is absolutely stunning! You do know the cat will kill Leo by instinct first chance.
Yeah it's a great trailer indeed! And no turbo knew to treat Leo as a brother since I exposed Leo around him since day one. We were on vacation for 3 weeks and trust me turbo had plenty of opportunity to take him out.
Clapper Campers were built by the Clapper family in RD Claysburg, PA (almost to Blue Knob) well built for the era. Basically built one or two at a time. They probably build their last ones in the mid to late 1970's. Gas crisis of the early '70's and then later '70's really slowed down the pickup camper business. Nice to see one stiil out the.
Awesome, thanks for the info! Is the family still around or building anything still?
Actually, their factory was in Duncansville right behind where Tractor supply and Park Home is today. Our family knew them well and my dad actually bought the third camper off their assembly line in 1963. There was a small company consisting of a few friends that built a few campers in the claysburg area that called theirs Smokey Run Campers. They were a group of guys that worked together at champion Homes building mobile homes that decided to build a few campers in their spare time.
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow unfortunately the three brothers that built the campers have all passed away over the past several years. The brothers names were Raymond “Pete”, Marion, and Paul.
Oh yea, and Leo’s the coolest channel mascot ever. How cute are those little white tufts behind his ears! You guys are all around awesome!
Chris, I finally had the chance to see some of your older videos. Both you and Jen did exemplary detail work to that camper, and now I know how Leo came into your lives! Compliments to Turbo for his patience with the young Leo, as I am not sure my cats would be so gracious.
As always, looking forward to more of your videos :)
God bless old campers! After 63 years living in one house or another I just spent the Arizona desert Summer living in a 1987 30' Fleetwood Avion.This was a "sea trial" to see how it would go, and I can now report it went well! The old Avion is so well insulated that, with the addition of a stand-alone LG dual-inverter AC unit, I kept the interior at 70F, even when it reached 115F outside! I still work via the internet but, with the Starlink satellite system, I have faster internet than I had in the city! If you are thinking of "going mobile," my best advice is do your homework! Watch videos like this one, learn about RVs, figure out which one is best for you. The reward is great people, immense desert vistas, peace and quiet and a night sky full of more stars than you ever thought possible! Oh, yeah - contrary to the conventional wisdom, I pull my Avion with a '98 Dodge Ram with the 3.9 V6. She ain't fast and I wouldn't try it with an automatic [she has a 5-speed manual], but the old girl has torque galore and this setup works just fine for my purposes.
Hello. You guys have some serious skills, y'all rocked that camper! But, I Love Little Leo, and the compassion and care you took caring for him!!! Terrific job all around!!! Thanks for sharing.
Where is the squirrel......i think he is the star of your vlogs.....oh i had to add to my comment....Leo is the lone survivor......cool he pulled through..
Amazing restoration guys. And keep on camping
Thank you! Will do!
Nice dude, love me some little squirrel rescue too. The amount of time and energy and know how to do stuff like this and then put together a sweet video, thanks guys.👍
You guys did an amazing job on the Clapper! Talk about talent!
Thanks David!
Propane fridges are pretty much dinosaurs with efficient DC models available. I have been off grid for over 25 years and use electric fridge and freezers
It's nice having multiple options though. This one runs on DC as well. I wouldn't say it's efficient though.
Looks great thx sharing/ love those old campers
I have been watching your videos over the last few weeks and you and your partner make very interesting video's. You over there in America are so fortunate to live in such a wonderful and varied country ski in the morning sunbathing in the afternoon 👌also your heritage of motor car ! Sorry autos. Is so interesting . Keep up the good work Buddy or in English mate.
Leo is so adorable... Thankyou for including him in your video.
Classic
My beer is in there!!!
Sweet squirrel !
Wow hard work but it definitely paid off. Love the fact your wife helps with your DIY projects. Best regards!
NICE!!!!!!!! Leo is awesome as well!
Awesome content.
Cool camper.
Cool squirrel.
Well done. Especially with care for the squirrel. Leo is a fiesty fella.
Damn, just seeing the preview I’m wondering if it would have been better just to build one by hand from scratch 😂😂. Damn, now I’m sucked in. Well, I have my lemonade…. It’s 0230 😂 time to watch lol….
Edit: OMG that squirrel!! I love this couple subbed!! I love the work they did and Leo 😂
Love the camper.
South of the Border T-Shirt???? That brings back memories of 50 years ago. Family driving to Florida from Canada and stopping at the site. Goodness!
you guys are so cool glad to see the squireel is super happy perfect
It’s great that you kept with the original character…gorgeous🥰❤️
Turned out awesome. So thats where Leo came from.
Good hard work. The camper looks brand new. Well done you two. Nice Job.
You and your wife make a pretty good pair working on something she she's got a quite a bit of talent also You squirt on those jacks those things aren't cheap It's kind of funny I used to have a 65 Chevy painted that color blue and white and I got a camper that was blue and white just like you painted yours brought back memories thanks for the videos
What a great team! Such a smart guy with that stuff and a sweet pretty woman who doesn't try to hog the spotlight. Got the know how with the sweet little eye candy, perfect COMBO!! AND LEO... SO CUTE!! Great video!
I like this better than newer campers renovating an old one myself
I took my kids and a couple of friends to Burney falls a few years ago there wasn't that much of a water flow but it was still very cool and beautiful. I have been wondering how good the flow is now thatvl we have had all the snow that we have had. Thanks for sharing this video with us Hannah. May you continue to have a good one. Have fun take care
Excellent job people
This is great. I fixed up a truck camper like this from 1973. It's my house now lol, yours was a lot nicer inside, I had to paint all the wood in mine.
im so glad u saved the baby squirrel you guys are great people thanks
Much love and respect to y'all. Squirrel 🐿️ rescue changed the whole deal
11:17, My beers in there!!!!!!!!!!! OMG I laughed so hard!!!!!!
I watched the whole video in real time. No fast forwarding lol. Great content. Old camper is super cool.
Love your videos ! you two are a great Team (and Gus) kind of you to try to rescue the squirrel family
I like it. Nice to see these old campers get a second life. So much more charm and personality to these vintage rigs and not like all the other cookie cutter campers on the market.
Looks awesome. Nothing like bringing something back to life.
My friend, before closing the new boards that you replaced at the campsite, it was necessary to treat them with a special composition against rot and then they will be enough for your children and grandchildren! Good luck.
She’s beautiful and works hard she’s keeper
Yeah she's a keeper for sure
Great job you guys both of you hope you all enjoy it for many years to come I'm 60 years old now and still remember my camping days but back then I was single and had a tent and a horse and a rifle spent two weeks every summer up in the hills right outside of Mount airy North Carolina going towards to Virginia line great memories
I watched this again and enjoyed the details of the Clapper resurrection! It was nice to see Leo again. Hope he's doing well.
Awesome. I'm rehabbing a very cool old slide in and I have rehabbed 9 baby grey squirrels. It's a job!
Nice job on camper cool where you found squirrel
Thanks. And yeah glad we found them before dropping the camper off. Because they crushed the thing that same day with an excavator
AWESOME CAMPER AND REPAIRS!!. ITS SUPER WITH THE UPGRADES AND PAINT, AND THE ROOF SEAL IS PERFECT, THE LIL LADY SURE MADE HER OWN TOUCH IN THE INTERIOR... WELL DONE.
Loved this video. Love the restoration of a classic camper. My grandparents had one. Attached to his 60 series Ford truck. Spent many a summer camping on family trips. So this brought back fond memories. About only difference was his was a foot or so longer it seems. And the dinette had 2 short benches and the table would slide down so you could sleep 2. My sister and I spent many a mile laying on the top bunk driving the highway. Pre seat belt days as now it's illegal. But these are fonf childhood memories.
Got a free 25 ft 5th wheel camper that needs some work. Great potential though. In Minnesota. Worth the trip!! Lol
Squirrel is so cute
Damn Jen can sing!!!😊👍
Previously rode motorcycles, done lots of road-trip miles but not in a camper. May still get one. If so, I will rewatch this one for the great info on what to inspect, etc. Thanks! BTW, you and Jennifer, together in the video, are very enjoyable.
I am so glad about this video... 1. restore/upgrade/renovate the camper 2. rescue Leo and 3. go out and have fun = 🧡💛💚💙💜
I grew up with 2 grey squirrels in the house they are pretty awesome
nice job, more of Jen singing please.
Not only are you mechanically skilled, your also a good man, [from UK].
I had some extra time I so decided to catch up on some of your videos. I am really glad that I clicked on this one, awesome job restoring the truck camper. You and Jen definitely made it your own. And now I know where Leo came from! I have to check out your other channel and still have a lot of catching up to do. Thumbs UP to you two!
Awesome, I appreciate you checking it out. Was a good amount of work, but it was overall a fun time doing it together with Jen. We have to do another long trip this coming spring in it. My other channel is pretty much random videos, some decent stuff on there but some junk also. Again, thank you for the support.
Wow what a great job on the camper. I would have never thought at the beginning it could be so awesome.
Great fun tagging along with you guys! Nice refresh on the Vintage Camper. 👍👍👍
NoNonsenseKnowHow:
1950s thru early 1980s pickup campers just have that IT Factor the newer ones lack. It's nice to see the repairs and updates to your Clapper compliment the old-school design.
You reminded me of My uncle John. He used to be a logger and if they accidentally killed a momma he could never leave the baby critters behind. He brought home squirrels, rabbits, possums, deer and even raccoons! So dang adorable!
It really turned out nice!
Thanks!
You should Repaint the Truck with the Two tone colour like the Camper
Great job on the camper the squirrel is really cool you must be doing something extra cool to have AndrewCamarata Watch your video great work guys keep them coming
Awesome job guys 👍