I think there was a small fixture on the roof next to the air vent. But other then that I'm not sure... kind of strange, nice catch! Thanks for watching.
The Sprite was very popular here in New Zealand and there were plenty of them around back in the day. There still is but you'd be lucky to pick one up that needs full restoration for less than $7k. You will not see a Sprite or similar quality caravan that has been restored for less than $15k and likely way more, even up to $35k. Small caravans in this country have made a major comeback in recent years, I just purchased one a few days ago myself, a 1969 10ft Clipper in orginal condition. I had been looking for maybe 6 months to find a really good caravan at a decent price. It was listed on a site and I went to see it and owned it within 90 minutes. There had already been a dozen calls and others were on their way to see it also, that's how quick you have to be.
As an Englishman and a caravan owner, I've had a few Sprite's over the years. Old ones obviously. I'm skint! (Broke). I didn't know they flogged (sold) em in America. Lovely to see one still going strong. You can pick em up for a song in the UK. 5 or 6 hundred quid will get you a pretty good one. Really enjoyed watching this. Cheers mate! Jez. 👍
i have a 73 sprite and just got it back into camping shape. bought it for $300 and have that much again into rebuilding it. great little camper for me and the wife.
Love that rig, I saw your channel and liked it, so I’m a full fledged member of your channel, ok😂. This is Alan, GREETINGS from Riverside in Southern California.
I have a 1971 Sprite. It was in much harder shape, as it was in the woods at our family camp for man, many years. The front couch actually had two beds. One above the other and the upper bunk folded down to be the back of the couch. We turned that couch into the dinette so you did not have to make your bed every day. I do like the idea of putting an air conditioner under that closest. Although with the giant windows and vent in the roof it cools down fast with good air movement. Other than being a really cool camper it is the best to tow because you can open all the curtains and see right through it. Makes it so much easier to back up and see vehicles behind you. 3000 is actually a very nice price for this great camper because I put at least that much in repainting, rebuilding the dinette, put a new stove and countertop, brand new cushions and rewire. The only drawback is you can not get hardware for it. I have tried everywhere to replace the stays without any luck. Another pro is the fact that two people can push it around easily and even I can put it on and off a hitch and it can be towed by almost any vehicle.
Finally! A video of a 74! I’m doing a total gut rehab on one currently and find it so rare to find pictures/videos of my particular model (which this is similar, but some differences).
I had one that I love and wanted to renovate but SOOOOO expensive to import things like windows , our windows were much more aerodynamic and different . Love it
Sprite caravans are very rare in North America, but for the rest of the World, they were the World's biggest caravan manufacturer, turning out 33,000 units per year globally at their peak. Sprite bought the old Covered Wagon factory in Indiana to ship a flat-pack Sprite over from the UK and assemble it in the US to get around high import taxes. You can read the full history of Sprite in the US here: www.classicspritecaravans.co.uk/sprite-caravans-in-north-america
I have a 1973 Sprite 400 caravan. It is very similar to this one except the cupboard above the sink is a little different and it is green and white on the outside. I wanted to say that it was incorrectly mentioned in your video that these campers were shipped all they way across the ocean from the UK. That is not true....these campers were made for a 2 or 3 year period in the early 70's by the Sprite Manufacturing Company, Inc. in Nappanee, Indiana. The Spec sheet is still in my trailer.
I wish this was for sale right now! I'd be driving over there tomorrow to check it out. I'm in Lancaster County, so less than an hour away. I'm looking for a small camper like this. I have lots of vintage camper videos on my channel also.
I have a 1975 Sprite, built in the US as Sprite had subcontracted with an American company. The one in this vid may be built in the US because the door to the trailer is on what we know as the passenger side of the trailer, not behind the driver. Mine also has that hideous linoleum. Yes, we know what the storage is for. lol ...
My Sprite also has an actual room for a bathroom, but it's not a bathroom as it has no toilet, etc. The dining area arrangement is something I've never seen in a trailer, or in any of the Sprite vids I've seen. The table is 17" x 47", long and narrow. It is used as part of the larger bed's platform, but it doesn't break down into the typical trailer dining area. I have thought of taking out the bathroom and making the dining area more typical, but that's too much work and I camp alone, so it's not that big of a deal to me.
I'll give you a subscribe for the help on your first 1,000. I know the struggle, even though I am a heck of a lot newer to channel creation than you are. But we both share a love of vintage trailers apparently. I am currently restoring a 1973 Shasta, and have been visiting vintage trailer rallies for a couple of years now.
Dude! You finally hit 1,000+ subscribers and then disappear for 7 months? I would kill for 1,000 subscribers. Now is the time to start pumping out content.
If its still for sale i would get rid of that narrow couch and move the sink, fridge and stove where the couch was and put a bigger bed. I would change out that ac to a ceiling ac onto the roof and put a solar panel on it
I'm being blessed with camper kinda like that for 125$ my Pastor found it for me, shower and potty, needs some work , whose afraid of putting down a few floor boards for that price !!! The Lord is good ❤️ and ✝️🛐 s 💗
It sucks when you find the perfect little camper tooo late , ii know the feeling lol , just picked up a 16 foot 1969 corsair for 400 to restore because every time i try and find a good one they sell faster then hot cakes . Good luck on your hunt
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What about lighting?
I think there was a small fixture on the roof next to the air vent. But other then that I'm not sure... kind of strange, nice catch! Thanks for watching.
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@@squeakychairproductions6813 There are two. One under the cabinets over the back bed and one over the sink/stove
I owned a Sprite! Actually after camping in my parents Sprite, I bought it from them. They used it 20 yrs and I used it 10 yrs. Best camper ever
I like the old school stuff 😉👍🙏
I have a 1966 Sprite 400 in pretty good condition. Has a canvas ten that adds a room and then a canvas awning in to it!! I love it.
I am rehabbing my 1974 sprite and you really helped me see what the original layout is thanks for the post
Glad I could help thanks for watching good luck on your project!
Are you doing the work on it yourself? I just got one and would like to do the work myself...
I Love it!!! The windows around the dinette are awesome!!!
Glad you enjoyed thanks for watching!
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The Sprite was very popular here in New Zealand and there were plenty of them around back in the day. There still is but you'd be lucky to pick one up that needs full restoration for less than $7k. You will not see a Sprite or similar quality caravan that has been restored for less than $15k and likely way more, even up to $35k. Small caravans in this country have made a major comeback in recent years, I just purchased one a few days ago myself, a 1969 10ft Clipper in orginal condition. I had been looking for maybe 6 months to find a really good caravan at a decent price. It was listed on a site and I went to see it and owned it within 90 minutes. There had already been a dozen calls and others were on their way to see it also, that's how quick you have to be.
As an Englishman and a caravan owner, I've had a few Sprite's over the years. Old ones obviously. I'm skint! (Broke). I didn't know they flogged (sold) em in America. Lovely to see one still going strong. You can pick em up for a song in the UK. 5 or 6 hundred quid will get you a pretty good one. Really enjoyed watching this. Cheers mate! Jez. 👍
i have a 73 sprite and just got it back into camping shape. bought it for $300 and have that much again into rebuilding it. great little camper for me and the wife.
Love that rig, I saw your channel and liked it, so I’m a full fledged member of your channel, ok😂. This is Alan, GREETINGS from Riverside in Southern California.
That rite in my backyard...I like it gotta drive around and look for it
It has the exact same layout as my 1982 13 foot Scamp. It even has the same stove!
I have a 1971 Sprite. It was in much harder shape, as it was in the woods at our family camp for man, many years. The front couch actually had two beds. One above the other and the upper bunk folded down to be the back of the couch. We turned that couch into the dinette so you did not have to make your bed every day. I do like the idea of putting an air conditioner under that closest. Although with the giant windows and vent in the roof it cools down fast with good air movement. Other than being a really cool camper it is the best to tow because you can open all the curtains and see right through it. Makes it so much easier to back up and see vehicles behind you. 3000 is actually a very nice price for this great camper because I put at least that much in repainting, rebuilding the dinette, put a new stove and countertop, brand new cushions and rewire. The only drawback is you can not get hardware for it. I have tried everywhere to replace the stays without any luck. Another pro is the fact that two people can push it around easily and even I can put it on and off a hitch and it can be towed by almost any vehicle.
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Finally! A video of a 74! I’m doing a total gut rehab on one currently and find it so rare to find pictures/videos of my particular model (which this is similar, but some differences).
Would like to see vintage campers with showers I liked your video very cool little camper
This camper is awesome !!
The camper of my dreams...
I love it
Nice little trailer we have a1974 Trillum 13ft
I had one that I love and wanted to renovate but SOOOOO expensive to import things like windows , our windows were much more aerodynamic and different . Love it
Adorable.
I rather have 1 of these cool puppies than being out on the streets sleeping in a tent.
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I absolutely love this!!! The video is a year old now, area you still finding and selling similar trailers?!? Very interested!! Sincerely, Kimberlee
Sprite caravans are very rare in North America, but for the rest of the World, they were the World's biggest caravan manufacturer, turning out 33,000 units per year globally at their peak. Sprite bought the old Covered Wagon factory in Indiana to ship a flat-pack Sprite over from the UK and assemble it in the US to get around high import taxes. You can read the full history of Sprite in the US here: www.classicspritecaravans.co.uk/sprite-caravans-in-north-america
I have a 1973 Sprite 400 caravan. It is very similar to this one except the cupboard above the sink is a little different and it is green and white on the outside. I wanted to say that it was incorrectly mentioned in your video that these campers were shipped all they way across the ocean from the UK. That is not true....these campers were made for a 2 or 3 year period in the early 70's by the Sprite Manufacturing Company, Inc. in Nappanee, Indiana. The Spec sheet is still in my trailer.
What a cool little camper love it :)
What a good price, I bet it sold immediately
I wish this was for sale right now! I'd be driving over there tomorrow to check it out. I'm in Lancaster County, so less than an hour away. I'm looking for a small camper like this.
I have lots of vintage camper videos on my channel also.
I have a 1975 Sprite, built in the US as Sprite had subcontracted with an American company. The one in this vid may be built in the US because the door to the trailer is on what we know as the passenger side of the trailer, not behind the driver. Mine also has that hideous linoleum. Yes, we know what the storage is for. lol ...
My Sprite also has an actual room for a bathroom, but it's not a bathroom as it has no toilet, etc. The dining area arrangement is something I've never seen in a trailer, or in any of the Sprite vids I've seen. The table is 17" x 47", long and narrow. It is used as part of the larger bed's platform, but it doesn't break down into the typical trailer dining area. I have thought of taking out the bathroom and making the dining area more typical, but that's too much work and I camp alone, so it's not that big of a deal to me.
Very cute.👍
Thanks for watching!
That is very cool!
thanks
Love it
I'll give you a subscribe for the help on your first 1,000. I know the struggle, even though I am a heck of a lot newer to channel creation than you are. But we both share a love of vintage trailers apparently. I am currently restoring a 1973 Shasta, and have been visiting vintage trailer rallies for a couple of years now.
Recently I made a camper video for my TH-cam channel inspired by you too 😁🤘
Its December 2021---did it sell?
This is "Sweet" the bed might be a 3/4 (three quarter bed) larger than a twin, smaller than a full. They still make them 💗
Dude! You finally hit 1,000+ subscribers and then disappear for 7 months? I would kill for 1,000 subscribers. Now is the time to start pumping out content.
Was it sold ?
Is this camper still for sale? Thx
How does one find one for sale? Restored or needing work.
Where is this camper located. I think I love it.
Any idea if this is still available?
How u been brother
The best thing about it was the ventilation.
If its still for sale i would get rid of that narrow couch and move the sink, fridge and stove where the couch was and put a bigger bed. I would change out that ac to a ceiling ac onto the roof and put a solar panel on it
I WANT IT!!!!
Cute
Nice
I'm being blessed with camper kinda like that for 125$ my Pastor found it for me, shower and potty, needs some work , whose afraid of putting down a few floor boards for that price !!! The Lord is good ❤️ and ✝️🛐 s 💗
Amen to that! Congratulations!
Do you happen to know if this is still for sale? I know its been awhile since this was uploaded
It sucks when you find the perfect little camper tooo late , ii know the feeling lol , just picked up a 16 foot 1969 corsair for 400 to restore because every time i try and find a good one they sell faster then hot cakes . Good luck on your hunt
Is it still forsale? I see it’s 7 months later
I want one but I need a bathroom /shower a wet bath in mine or at least a compost toilet
Is it still for sale
what is the weight of this
Is this sold
My grand parents had one. The original hitch was better. It provided mechnical braking.
😳, way to small, but if u r homeless, and need a home, then it’s perfect.
बहुत अच्छा है but toilet और स्नानागार के लिए और अच्छा option बताऐ।
WTF??? A bucket toilet?? That's gross. Get a chemical toilet, would fit easily in that space.
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4:06 wtf bro….
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It's junk.