Vintage 1960 Shasta Compact Re-Imagined

Here is the tour of my just completed 1960 Shasta Compact re-build. This has been a very long project that I am quite pleased with. Though it is an original canned hammed trailer, I decided to update it for safety and functionality....and looks!

[@meseahunt]

i started camping w/my grandparents in a late 60's teardrop and have great memories from our annual trip to the lake.... boy have we come a long way since then..... glad I was able to enjoy the family time which gave me the reason to keep doing it still today!!! 🤠

[@rhondavanzante5682]

I love the red/white color scheme. Those bench covers are awesome! What a beautiful restoration! Give yourself a pat on the back!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks a bunch!

[@strangecraft5861]

You did such an amazing job on this trailer!

[@AZExpert]

Why thank you!

[@HomesickforAlaska]

What a wonderful restoration. When I was a kid in the 60's and early 70's we had one almost exactly like that, that my dad my brother and myself would hunt out of in the cascade mountains of Washington. I remember warming my hands by the propane light, I think it got hotter then the furnance as I recall.

[@jimtomassetti8928]

Gourgous job love the Red n white. Beautiful

[@chrisarellano]

This is the standard in vintage camper restoration. It required so many skillsets. Impressive work on an iconic camper!

[@Stanf954]

Very nice restoration. Love the canned hams. I recently purchased a modern retro 23 ft trailer from Gulfstream in the Aqua and Cream with silver trim. We love it.

[@Robert-mi8bh]

You did a great job on your trailer 😊

[@cherylmerideth5143]

We have a restored 1965 Zipp.
This one looks so much like ours, I know Zipp came about when one of the partners left and started his own company which is why ours look so much like a Shasta. I like how you use the table to make your bed, it's much better than the way ours sets up.
Thanks for the tour, I have a few ideas now.....

[@DavidSmith3750]

Absolutely beautiful ty for sharing

[@daultonruff2281]

Nice job. Some good ideas to add. Thank you.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@skooliecarol8542]

Excellent workmanship...Gorgeous

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!! :)

[@madebydoug]

Nice I loved your attention to detail with your desire to compromise between old and new....what a beautiful end result

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Doug!

[@purelight821]

You have yourself a very special place. A simple CLEAN basic functional trailer where you can sleep, rest, read, have privacy, shelter & not pay a fortune for it. A very special place. Nice job!

[@williampeacock9473]

You done great job .😂 Enjoyed watching your video. Thanks again.

[@lindaoliver7220]

Beautiful job ❤❤❤

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!

[@dereks2642]

I have a 1961 Shasta Compact . I am so impressed by how much thought you put into the design, how much you were able to fit into such a small trailer and how well you pulled it off! My trailer is very much original. I have it all cleaned up and looking good, but it only has what it came with back in 1961. The original ice box (which mine still has) has poor insulation and is only useful for keeping sodas cool. I also have the original stove and oven which work well. I agree, the closet is just too small to be made into a bathroom so we use a shower/bathroom tent instead. While my wife and I will keep our trailer very original, again, what you have done is amazing and shows that you don't need a huge trailer to be comfortable. Well done!

[@AZExpert]

Hey! Thank you so much for watching and for the great compliment! It took a lot of time and I put a lot of effort (and money) into restoring it so it's nice to have it appreciated!

[@jeffreyvasby3230]

Beautiful rebuild 😍❤️ God Bless you and your Beautiful family and Adventures. Love and God Bless Everyone and America ❤️🙏😇⛪ Uncle Jeff 🥰🪖🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@maryfloyd681]

It’s a Beauty, Sweet❤ Great Job

[@davidwilson6377]

Looks great and terrific job

[@donnasherrell6066]

I loved this trailer and the memories. My Dad had a little trailer like this; in the later 50's in northern Calif. We used to take it to Bodega Bay, Shasta Co, Lake Berryessa, before it was built.

[@AZExpert]

That's an awesome memory!

[@t.b.1596]

I'm jealous...you are going to have so much fun!!! Absolute perfection!

[@AZExpert]

Can't wait!

[@NackDSP]

That is so great. I would had a porta potty, a solar panel and LFE battery and it would be amazing.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@rmdiaz1122]

Amazing job! 👍👍

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!! :)

[@highlightoftheday7058]

Very nice job. 1960 Same year I was born.

[@rhondaskipper64]

I enjoyed your video very much, thank you for sharing

[@AZExpert]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@couerl]

Really wonderful job.

[@markwitkop7022]

That camper is PERFECT.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@ppodhajsky1]

Beautiful camper. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@alicesmith2655]

I Love All the Work You’ve put
Into Your Shasta Compact…
I Love it All… 💕❤️☮️
Thank You for Sharing…

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching Alice!

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

Excellent work! Looks so good & usable.

[@AZExpert]

I thought so

[@kaylaalbertson9532]

Beautiful job!

[@lawolfe2707]

Beautiful!

[@AZExpert]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joymains4745]

Stellar job! It's gorgeous!!! ❤❤❤

[@AZExpert]

Thank you! 😊

[@boonemelvin2359]

Beautiful, state of the art

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!

[@angelagill7735]

Beautiful. That would be an amazing to see in person. I love it!!!!

[@mykgrauss9872]

Nice job James! I'm really impressed at the attention to detail and all the little extras to make it look authentic and still give it some updates. Excellent job my friend. Your craftsmanship never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for sharing this.! Regards, Myk

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesmartin7282]

Beautiful! I like how you modernized it with appliances but still kept the vintage feel. Sweet.

[@AZExpert]

Glad you like it!

[@patrickphippspa584]

Clever! Can't wait to get working on my Shasti (plural for Shasta?). Love your work and creativity. Thank you Sir!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks again. I have a series of videos of the re-build that I am trying to put together.....if I could figure out editing more ;)

[@AZExpert]

Keep me updated on your projects i always like to see how other people creatively solve problems and save these icons.

[@louisjensen1859]

Looks great. I love them vintage trailers, you did that one justice by giving it more life.

[@billbartok7324]

Beautiful job. You’ve also got a great eye for design.

[@chimesplayer]

Beautiful job! Such a labor of love.

[@AZExpert]

Yes it was!

[@carriejohnson7603]

That is really beautiful 🥰❤️

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Carrie! I worked really hard on it

[@orvjudd1383]

Nice Vintage Trailer, it really doesn’t compete with your motorhome.

[@ileanafigueroa8685]

Great job, beautiful and meticulous done. Congratulations to you and your wife.

[@ernestmedina1400]

Awesome job !

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@paulr6127]

That was a heck of a lot of work! Excellent beautiful Job! 👍👍👍

[@lisaritthaler1196]

Fantastic!,, I have a 1963 Canned Ham- inside is restored- hope to restore the exterior soon. Thanks for sharing😊😊😊

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@jwest0913]

Great review thanks for taking the time.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@grandmasfavorites]

Love what you have done!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@charlenehicks6292]

You did an amazing job it looks brand new. Very nice.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@AK-ff7qq]

Lots of really nice upgrades. I particularly like how well you matched the additional cabinetry to the original.Maybe some sliding doors on the overhead storage areas. So the contents don't fall out during transport. Matching them to the upper cabinets above the kitchen area. Still a great redo.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@cynthiakensinger5980]

Awesome job! Thanks for sharing.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@miguelsalami]

Very Nice!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@jeannelowe480]

What an Amazing remodel 👏

[@bradwinston6867]

Great job.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@williamvaughn9870]

Great job as always.

[@AZExpert]

I appreciate that

[@keithnieto2882]

Great work beautiful Shasta...you are a handy man to have around! Only disappointment you are married and spoken for...your'e adorable!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!! :) And thanks for the compliment, I'll accept those all day long! :)

[@mattf49006]

Sweet resto mod ...just enough retro to stay true to the original...enough modern to be comfortable and usable..great job

[@seeswrobertthurman1852]

You did a fantastic job!

[@AZExpert]

Hey thanks!

[@albertespinosa5694]

Awesome work true craftsmanship

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@thomasguthrie5938]

Beautiful!
Thank you for sharing.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching Thomas!

[@MarshandMellow83]

Great Job!!! i Love it!!! Thanks for Sharing.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!

[@johnhorne3457]

Out standing Job James

[@AZExpert]

Thanks. I was glad you called today.

[@stanleydenning]

Sweet! I love it. It's one year older than me. So beautiful.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@philw7174]

Definitely has character. Well done. Really well done. Impressive. Piece of art. Really like this video, thanks James. Happy trails!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Phil! It was a lot of work

[@vinessapolender235]

This was so good! ❤

[@annettegallegos5247]

Awesome rebuild!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@nightstalkerck]

You really did a great job!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@darrellashby3906]

Excellent job indeed!!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@sandym4317]

Gorgeous Camper! Nice job!!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@saraveety7720]

Great job!!!

[@d.mcdave8880]

Really, really nice work. Looks like you got it all (except bathroom) yet still kept the vintage look and style. That is a lot of good stuff in a small package. Very impressive. Congratulations, I hope you get to use it often.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@TheBerkeleyBeauty]

Dunno about anybody else, but a man that can make/built things with his own hands is sexy to me. This is absolutely beautiful.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks! my wife thinks so too!

[@terrybaldridge8730]

She sure is purty. Nice resto job. Love those baby moon hubcaps.

[@gailhitson6722]

N i c e . . . Really nice restoration!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Gail!

[@elsie9649]

Nice. Great job.

[@debbie5765]

I grew up vacationing in a yellow & white Shasta trailer during the mid 1960’s. It was bigger than this one, we had 3 kids & 2 adults so we needed more sleeping room. 🇺🇸🌵❤️

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@1sthawkfeathers547]

What a gem ! I can see Miss Jessi Beagle and I having a great time in this. You have a true talent.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks! I hope the new owner has a blast with it! She also had dogs!

[@SuzanneDesign]

Nice job!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@JimmyShawsTidbits1]

Amazing job!

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!

[@gerlandkent6377]

Looks great

[@vickielewis6268]

So wonderful, love how it looks original! Promise you won’t forget to close that valve before you put water in the tank! 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@AZExpert]

That's the plan!

[@theadventuresofsaltyjrover]

It’s amazing I have rebuilt a few vintage trailers and this is amazing, you should build these from scratch as resto retro trailers

[@AZExpert]

I would love too! It just doesn't make financial sense right now.

[@pear7554]

Tiny vintage lovely

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!

[@carolpowell9697]

Love your video

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Carol!

[@raymondgross6419]

Great job

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@mobiltec]

Very nice.

[@claracote1888]

great job

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Clara!

[@carmencolon3520]

Definitely beautiful. It's funny that you don't want your trailer outside the storage. Can we have a video of your rvs collection all together ❤ 🙏.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for the idea, the collection is scattered throughout my videos

[@carmencolon3520]

@@AZExpert You are damaging my brain; now I want a second rv😅🤣. videos let's see Beaver, 2 vintage trailer one in land property. This one storage. I think I am missing a few more. Hey have you seen Fly Camp videos were they restore vintage rv trailer? Love the work they do.

[@AZExpert]

@@carmencolon3520 yes, they do beautiful work.

[@marthamryglod291]

I sure hope that you were able to get more than $8,000 for this excellent resto-mod. Well done 👍

[@YahshuaLovesMe]

excellent!

[@AZExpert]

Thank you

[@allenedwards3073]

Like your trailor Verry much. Im building a small teardrop style one of my own design. I ami going to use memory foam topper for the bed for extra comfort.

[@AZExpert]

Go for it!

[@tazburnett6448]

That closet would have to be an ERA potty!

[@ernestpritchard8615]

nice job

[@susiewheeler8197]

Very Nice

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@mercysmee]

I love it...

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@danielleprince100]

Not too much? It's beautiful. I just bought a travel trailer after 2 weeks of camper shopping. I looked at 2 campers like this. I wanted both of them but at 6"1" and hubby being 6"3" it just wasn't going to happen for us. I love it though. The nicest one I've seen.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks! Yeah this would be a little tight for you

[@clarencewiles963]

Very good 😌

[@AZExpert]

Thanks 😋

[@dtm6215]

Nice!!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!