Rebuilding a $40 Retro Camper // DIY

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    About this video: Several years ago, I remodeled a retro, 1970's Play-Mor camper trailer. It was a 14' trailer from hitch to back bumper. I made a slideshow of all the photos from this project. It shows you the various steps I took to complete this project. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. I hope this inspires you!

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  • @christymcannally9475
    @christymcannally9475 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If anyone has a camper that they would work out payments with me plz let me know.. when my mom died I lost everything and I'm homeless and disabled.. plz lmk

  • @phillipmartin5760
    @phillipmartin5760 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I got mine for free.. The guy said if you can move it , you can have it. Works for me 😁

    • @brokenheartedladywink6035
      @brokenheartedladywink6035 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too 1.5 hours away with super bad tires.. We have a farm and was either make it a chicken coop or guest quarters. We got it home and about to start reno

  • @oldbaldfatman2766
    @oldbaldfatman2766 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Jan. 19, 2019----Like you said, you got more than a $40 camper. You made memories that will last for a lifetime for you, your wife & boy. And of course, learning what diy really means. Thanks for the video.

    • @reeblesnarfle5443
      @reeblesnarfle5443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Old, bald fat man 😎👍 Hey, you stole who I am.... Local 734? Lol

    • @lindarobinson4296
      @lindarobinson4296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love that you saw it and bought it. Most people would pass by it. I'm a 63 year old widow, and I would so take on this project. I love that you are just a regular guy, not some high dollar contractor. You are such an inspiration to us all. I'm so proud of you.

  • @TheFr0nt1ine
    @TheFr0nt1ine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I know this was done by you 3 yrs ago,but you gave me the best advise ever for my project! Every step I needed to consider for my lil find! Thank you, thank you, thank you💜

  • @brianjoyce9742
    @brianjoyce9742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Family is precious and you recognize and cherish it. Humanity has a chance when people give regards to important, simple truisms. Thx

  • @squidlebot1214
    @squidlebot1214 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Wow man, that's pretty cool. I really like the fact that you didnt really know what to do/how to do it, but you did it. Mad props, and good find. Two thumbs up

  • @iamrichrocker
    @iamrichrocker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    it is not the money you realized..but the hard work and satisfaction of a job well done..

    • @texuztweety
      @texuztweety 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      YES!!

    • @reeblesnarfle5443
      @reeblesnarfle5443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      iamrichrocker Or so they say... mine usually turn into a nightmare from elm st....

    • @MechanicsAdvice
      @MechanicsAdvice 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the same thing

  • @van3158
    @van3158 6 ปีที่แล้ว +456

    No one finds a 40$ camper, you won the lottery man

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Yes, I sure did!

    • @littlelamb6804
      @littlelamb6804 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Van the Glassblower - not true. If you look around, sometimes you can find campers like this one that need gutting for free.

    • @yyznawar6568
      @yyznawar6568 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Van The Glassblower nope. Bought an old Winnebago motorhome for $200 only thing it needed was a new couch and tires.

    • @yyznawar6568
      @yyznawar6568 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Holy Hand Grenades gotta love facebook marketplace

    • @justinraystyles3537
      @justinraystyles3537 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nawar Salim dude sweet

  • @americanman5270
    @americanman5270 6 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Projects like this make me grateful to have my own land so i don't have to worry about neighbors and stuff like that.

    • @Peoplehatethetruth
      @Peoplehatethetruth 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Aethleid plays people do this to travel, not because they don't have land. Road trips.

    • @americanman5270
      @americanman5270 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I'm aware why people build campers I'm saying having somewhere private to do it makes it a lot easier because you don't have to worry about people being irritated with things like noise or having trash from the project.

    • @texuztweety
      @texuztweety 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@americanman5270 Excellent point

    • @MegKampen
      @MegKampen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah! Neighbors are such a pain in the ass.

    • @reeblesnarfle5443
      @reeblesnarfle5443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      American Man nice theory... guess I'm not far enuf out...

  • @johnr7499
    @johnr7499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are a very humble and honest guy!!
    Great learning experience and I’m sure your wife and family are very proud of you!!

  • @christiedecker2724
    @christiedecker2724 6 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    This rebuild is so awesome to see. I have an old camper that my dad bought used and abused, he gave it to me before he went into assisted living...I have hope now, it is doable! Thanks! Blessings to you.

  • @jethro1260
    @jethro1260 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching 👀 people build and create, to me this is the ultimate ♻️ recycle. You returned a well worn camper back to the job that it was made for in the first place. Excellent job.

  • @ScrewMaga
    @ScrewMaga 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent video! I understand exactly what you went through. I bought a small mobile home that was uninhabitable for dirt cheap and also got a perpetual lease to keep it on the acre where it sat for $200 a month. Had to completely gut it to include the floor, plumbing, electrical, and interior walls. I jacked up the outside walls every 10 feet or so in order to slide in the new 4x8 sheets of 3/4" plywood for the floor. The original floor was particle board and we know what happens when that gets wet. Many of the floor joists also had to be replaced. It was a real dog. Anyway, what was an uninhabitable 2 bdrm mobile home became a really nice 1 bedroom. I'd love to do it all again one day. Learned so much.

  • @tamaraweber3296
    @tamaraweber3296 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Opening a can of worms is a understatement., LOL. Please tell me you wore a respirator. Oh, a homemade "title" that's good to know. Very Nice job!!! Noah was daddy's little helper. I'm sure your wife was jumping for joy when the camper was finished.

  • @kimw8054
    @kimw8054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Loved this video. For someone not knowing what they're doing it sure turned out nice. I think it's perfect!! Good job

    • @reeblesnarfle5443
      @reeblesnarfle5443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sally Meatballs LOL LOVE THE HANDLE!!!😂👍🌹

    • @kimw8054
      @kimw8054 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reeblesnarfle5443 ummm....love urs too? 😌😬 (all the while hoping urs is made up too 😳)

    • @marieshorkey1938
      @marieshorkey1938 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kim W i

  • @TheChef470
    @TheChef470 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your "dry" humor...lol ! "That's my wife looking at me ".......dude we have all seen that look : ) You did a great job and learned a lot in the process.

  • @skylarbrooks4524
    @skylarbrooks4524 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    happy neighbors..lmao! i love your vision on that trailer & i bet your son loved helping you & he'll always remember it...great bonding time, dad...good job!

  • @Uncle-Cookoo
    @Uncle-Cookoo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You changed your plans because of your neighbors?! Admittedly, that was nice of you, but they have curtains...
    You do you, if people don't like it, their heads can swivel and look somewhere else.
    Kudos on the work! You lucky SOB.

  • @honestlyna
    @honestlyna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Mine is a 1976 coachman 24 foot trailer and this video gives me hope. I also had some water damage. Gutted the front and replaced the frame, reinsulated and and redid the floor (which had huge holes in a couple parts too) I have still aways to go, but this is rad to know other people have succeeded before me.

  • @wk7060
    @wk7060 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s awesome that you were able to gut from the inside and still be able to leave all of the exterior metal panels intact! Did not think that would even be possible.

  • @74dartman13
    @74dartman13 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It was a great learning experience for you as well as something you had fun with! That's how you learn. So many people are afraid to take that step and tear into it! You did and it paid off for you. Not just with a profit, but the knowledge you gained is priceless! I love watching videos like this. It reminds me off my young days, when I felt like I could take on anything! Lol...thanks for sharing your experience!👍😎

  • @tinlizzy39
    @tinlizzy39 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Impressive for not knowing much about carpentry or camper rebuilds in the beginning. A lot of work and time for sure! Nice you taught your son and shared quality time with him. Also sure your wife was very patient during the process! LOL Nice little family. Good job! You made some great memories! Keep on rolling. Enjoyed your vid. ☺

  • @shelleychaney1741
    @shelleychaney1741 6 ปีที่แล้ว +423

    I got a camper for free I'm turning it into a mobile nail salon

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      That sounds awesome!

    • @greenwolfblackgreenwolfbla1418
      @greenwolfblackgreenwolfbla1418 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol ikr XD

    • @DionaMarieT
      @DionaMarieT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Please go to nursing homes with your mobile nail. I remember it was hard to see my mom not able to get her nails done when she was at nursing home. Something she alway enjoyed.

    • @princessandrez
      @princessandrez 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Awesome idea

    • @zecnobot
      @zecnobot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      How is that going? Cool idea.

  • @sospeciallyme9096
    @sospeciallyme9096 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent job!!! Wow!! I loved how u took your time talking us through the renovation pics without it dragging on and on. Great project and so glad u had fun in it for a while before u sold it.

  • @Marimilitarybrat
    @Marimilitarybrat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in St. Augustine. You must have visited in the fall because it's too hot to wear sox between May-October. I love that you are having family adventures.

  • @ginogretry5160
    @ginogretry5160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Congratulations! It helped me a lot for my project of renovating a camper in France. Thanks a lot!

  • @terriebrown3462
    @terriebrown3462 6 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    My son is 23 now. We bought a 5th wheel when he was about 12 or 13 for a really good price it didn't need any work. Great a/c and pretty nice bath. Slept 8 easy.It was in great shape even had a washer dryer combo. But it definitely screamed 1980s. Even came with the guys grandmothers China from the 60s. But getting back to why I'm posting a comment. My son says to this day his best vacation memories were in our 5th wheel camper. Even if it had been small like this one I do believe he would feel the same. The smells of dinner cooking, all the kids on bikes and lights hung out on our campers are things that brought wonderful memories for all members of the family. Yes it's not your typical vacation but that is what made it so fun even for me the mom that cooked cleaned and pretty much carried on with chores. I wouldn't had changed a thing except we would still own one today. Good job on your 1st camper.

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thanks for reliving those memories with me! I appreciate you watching and I'm glad you got some good use out of your 5th wheel. I imagine your son will do the same with his kids one day.

    • @jondecarbonel8158
      @jondecarbonel8158 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Up here in Pacific northwest more than a few people have these parked on their property.
      We hang out in them.
      I loved camping as a kid, but once that trip was over, my dad locked the camper till next trip.
      Not up here.
      People hook up water and power, have wifi, cable, propane.
      They're a blast. I can definitely picture your tribe having a ball in the backyard, just letting you know, us big kids still love our campers and rvs.
      I've been looking into seriously getting a used basecamp....
      For just me, my cave.
      I just love this kind of thing!

    • @Jana-TheCraftyGambler
      @Jana-TheCraftyGambler 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Terrie Brown some of my best childhood memories are of our family trips in our camper. My parent had a Trent trailer first and we went everywhere in that thing, then they bought a 20-25 ft. Travel trailer ( this was back in the 70’s). It was used but we had so much fun in it. We went to the beach, we went to Yellowstone, it was so much fun.

    • @reeblesnarfle5443
      @reeblesnarfle5443 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Our Simple Story Now YOU have an extended family...😎👍❤

    • @reeblesnarfle5443
      @reeblesnarfle5443 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jon de Carbonel wow...yeah!

  • @valerief1231
    @valerief1231 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Eat without vomiting. That right there is a good sign tater! You gave me a chuckle with that line. I bet it was hard giving her up after all that work. Noah looked like he was impressed!

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it was but something big might be falling in my lap today :)

  • @thatoscarguy9965
    @thatoscarguy9965 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started to do a 1973 11 foot skylark truck camper that’s in slightly better condition than this trailer was until my shop foreman at the rv shop I work at convinced me to just salvage parts from it and that he’d help me build a new one with him free of charge. He told me I’d spend about as much time doing that as I would fixing that one. Might have kept going with it otherwise but good for you for sticking to it. I’m doing the series on my channel of the whole thing. Not what I originally wanted but I like that I’ll be able to make every aspect of it to my liking. Both projects are very satisfying just in different ways. With something like this you get to basically rescue and bring a camper to a level beyond it’s former glory but building one from scratch you have a similar satisfaction of hard work paying off but you also get the benefit of making the unit the size and design that you want. For example the new camper has a 12 foot floor length and it’ll have the rare side entry door design I really like.

  • @AsTheWheelsTurn
    @AsTheWheelsTurn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    this gives me some hope for the one I just got. It was on craigslist for FREE! so I couldn't pass it up. 13.5 foot 1970's "aristocrat" travel trailer. the water damage isn't nearly as extensive as what you had here but I think ill have to gut it anyway because something happened at some point that caused the whole thing to be sort of lopsided. I am guessing the only way to fix the problem is to get down to the bare bones and do some rebuilding.. lucky for me I am a cabinet maker so I am thinking it will be doable. if it proves to be too much ,well it was free so...yeah.

  • @marthamurray4480
    @marthamurray4480 6 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    For someone who doesn't know what your doing you're doing great

  • @patrickbodine1300
    @patrickbodine1300 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Pla-mor that is about the same shape but a bit longer. It has 2 axles. The only thing that is left inside is the shower/tub. At least that is a start. All the walls are about to fall away due to the rotted wood corners. Floors are simply plywood laid over whatever there was left.
    The guy I got it from told me that I could have it (for $500) if i promised that I wouldn't live in it. I didn't tell him that I was going to rebuild it. Currently, it is a storage shed. Time will tell...
    Great to see you working with your son.
    Good luck.

  • @melindamailloux2637
    @melindamailloux2637 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job...nice to see young people with ambition..

  • @ellet.162
    @ellet.162 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I almost bought a 1971 motorhome that needed to be gutted out like that. If anyone has an RV remodel that involves water damage, please consider PPE or Personal Protective Equipment like the paper suits and respirators when tearing that water damaged material out of there just like professionals out of a mold restoration service would likely use. Mold can really do a number on your health.

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, it sure can be nasty. Rest assured, I took all the necessary precautions.

    • @reeblesnarfle5443
      @reeblesnarfle5443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheeto Cruz sorry.... I'm havin to deal with it now, for 23yrs. I'm old and ready for a small camper. My dog doesn't take up that much space.. & I can change scenery when I want.
      Hey, I can dream...

    • @leenaysmith3672
      @leenaysmith3672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Cheeto Cruz please excuse if you are religous but Jesus Christ,that is horrendous.Shouldnt damn well bloody happen these days.Your poor poor sister.And you too dude.Thats frigging unexceptable.How can this bloody happen.Every day I see horrendous tails if despear hete on utube but your story just hit me like a freight train.33.
      Im sorry you went through that.I am a stranger that you will never meet and I hope I havnt brought saddness back to you.
      I wish you well,utube man.
      Old dude from
      New Zealand

    • @laurawagoner9136
      @laurawagoner9136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheeto Cruz I’m so sorry for your loss and your ongoing complications. Keep on reminding yourself that your body is badass and it can repair itself. Before you go to bed ask your subconscious to fix the things that are causing you pain, even if you don’t know what’s causing it, “please work on making my shoulder stop hurting, you know what to do to fix it.” Do this as often as you remember before bed and your subconscious will work on it while you sleep. Sounds a bit too easy to actually work but they said I’d never walk again and the pain I was dealing with would kill me in less than 3 years, as it does everyone else with my condition. Seven years later im walking better than I ever was and zero pain ever, no pills no meds, just told my body what I needed from it. I turned my disability into my super ability by keeping the bonuses and fixing the negatives. It’s free and no side effects so why not give it a try? If it works for you spread the word. You’re gonna be amazed by the results I promise :)

  • @TinaLynn
    @TinaLynn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice! I am living in a very old camper at the moment and trying to do some back yard remodeling. I became homeless back in january so this was my only option and I'm trying to make it work. I've done some work already but having health issues makes it difficult. This video gave me some ideas. Good work and thank you for sharing!

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m very sorry to hear of your circumstances. I will pray your situation improves.

    • @TinaLynn
      @TinaLynn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're very kind. Thank you :)

    • @marycoleman3711
      @marycoleman3711 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try puting two sided tape under rug

  • @Wolvenmoon
    @Wolvenmoon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the kind of camper my grandpa lived in in our backyard when I was a kid and I remember tearing it down when I was young.

  • @skoolrocks1991
    @skoolrocks1991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video. Thanks for taking the time to do it. I think it was well worth doing. All the time spent was good for your whole family. These are memories made together that will last a life time. Peace & love. Keep growing the family!

  • @davidjohn9006
    @davidjohn9006 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    "slash your tyres"! what kind of neighbours have you?! 😁 👍🚙👣

  • @patrickguillory7552
    @patrickguillory7552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lowe’s sale some boxes of really thin tongue and grove. ( Red cedar) beautiful stuff, would give you a beautiful finish look.

  • @Lylo-mj8ek
    @Lylo-mj8ek 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For "not knowing what you were doing" I'd have to say you did an Awesome job! And the time spent working with your Son/Family...Priceless! Good on ya Man! Peace.

  • @garethandrews3264
    @garethandrews3264 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have always wanted to document my projects but never could get myself to video everything I was doing which meant I never made a video for them.
    Seeing that you just took photos and told the story was actually enjoyable and has given me some inspiration to snap as many photos as I can to make a similar video.
    Thank you

  • @SouthernExploring
    @SouthernExploring 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This was an awesome project, I would love to do something like this. The only thing else it needed was a couple of solar panels and a battery or two to get a nice little 12v system going. Turned out great though, good job.

  • @13lackhood
    @13lackhood 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job on fixing it up, always fun to other people's DIY projects, I cried tears of joy when u called your B&D a piece of junk, long live Dewalt keep it up

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m 100% dewalt! Thanks for watching!

    • @13lackhood
      @13lackhood 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Proper tools make things so much easier, in regards to the interior ceiling, and making it look good, making a bunch of 2cm thick bars and placing them at even intervals along the ceiling makes it easier to control how tightly the ceiling fits, you need to place them at 10cm at the ends(where the camper is round) and 40cm over the rest, at least what I did myself

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the tip!

    • @13lackhood
      @13lackhood 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The GIP your welcome

  • @kathrynquinn3255
    @kathrynquinn3255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You really did an extraordinary job on this total wreck. Experience is the best teacher!

  • @adicksonful
    @adicksonful 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it, I just finished a 23' Hybred giving it to my niece and her family.

  • @jamesmoore3346
    @jamesmoore3346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've restored two travel trailers over the years. Told my wife, 'its just wood', found out a long time age, to think out the box.

  • @ramona14220
    @ramona14220 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I recognized that stretch of road. I lived in Bunnell Fl. for a number of years and went up and down A1A many times.

  • @normarinker3245
    @normarinker3245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Then I realized people could lock you in there 😂was looking for tiny ideas and came upon this. Great lil flip! Will check out your channel. Thanks!

  • @virginiamunger6908
    @virginiamunger6908 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I BOUGHT A TENT TRAILER FOR 200 YEARS AGO HAD TWO FULL SIZE BEDS TABLE NICE STOVE,SHOWER SET UP FOR OUTSIDE. GOT TO USE IT TWICE ONCE IN THE DRIVEWAY NEXT TIME WE WENT TO LOST LAKE FOR A WEEKEND.PARKED NEXT TO DR.KORVELLS HOUSE AT THE LAKE,FUNNY THING WAS WE HAD FULL USE OF HIS HOUSE BUT ALL THE KIDS GROWN KIDS SHOWED UP FOR ME TO FIX BREAKFAST FOR THE BROAD IN THE TRAILER.PRECIOUS MEMORIES I CHERISH . EMBRACE EACH MOMENT THEY ARE FLEETING. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.MAW MUNGER A 76 YEAR OLD PHART.

  • @hazetiva
    @hazetiva 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice work!
    The thing that makes this project even more awesome is you included your son.

  • @oldschooldiy3240
    @oldschooldiy3240 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    DUDE!!! Nice job! If you were able to use it, I call SUCCESS!

  • @jeffreyvasby3230
    @jeffreyvasby3230 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Be Proud of the great job you did! I've built 3 tiny houses and 1 on our old 1976 Motorhome when it's camper was beyond repair but it still ran and drove better than our newer vehicles. My 22nd grandson was 3 years old and now at 10 remembers helping Poppy build my little yellow tiny house on a free 10ft COMET camper off craigslist. Keep enjoying life and your family. God Bless! Uncle Jeff!

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your encouragement and advice. I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.

  • @stevensobba1785
    @stevensobba1785 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A few dollars gained …the knowledge , your tenacity, perseverance to see it through. That can’t be taken away from you. Bravo!

  • @SupernaturalBeingsofEarth
    @SupernaturalBeingsofEarth 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Not sure if you said, but make sure you treated lumber is only on outside material,, if you do use inside make sure you seal it,, if it starts off gassing then you will seal it again.... just a idea ... Hi Noah I'm Tinman and I say always stay beside dad in the forest or trails.
    cheers looks great, I liked it...

    • @texuztweety
      @texuztweety 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      EXCELLENT ADVICE, ALL OF THAT ADVICE!!

  • @SmithFamilyFarmstead
    @SmithFamilyFarmstead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job, can't put a value on all you learn doing it yourself!

  • @MTMiser
    @MTMiser 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was one heck of a project you took on. Maybe the most valuable thing to come out of all of it is you now know that much more about how to DIY old stuff like this which you can apply to so many other things in the future. I started learning how to do stuff like this (and working on cars) when I was a kid and now that I'm retired it's a really great and enjoyable pastime, plus it saves me a bundle of money. Good job, and a great experience for Noah.

  • @garywray6081
    @garywray6081 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    SWEET STORY! Cute little camper. Surprised actually.

  • @lauriehuber3040
    @lauriehuber3040 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I think the previous owner should’ve paid you $40 to haul it off!

  • @timothythomas1626
    @timothythomas1626 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Camper like this would come in handy when the wife is mad!

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lol- true. Kick her out and into the camper.

    • @dbz739921
      @dbz739921 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Timothy Thomas it's a trailer by the way not a camper

    • @reeblesnarfle5443
      @reeblesnarfle5443 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Timothy Thomas Come in handy ANYTIME!

    • @reeblesnarfle5443
      @reeblesnarfle5443 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      DEALWITHIT DREALIST It's a roof over yur haid!👍

    • @jarjarbinks6204
      @jarjarbinks6204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dbz739921 If your going to correct people get it right!
      Its a caravan dickhead . LMFAO.

  • @ivechang6720
    @ivechang6720 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank YOU!!! This taught me two incredibly important things, I do need a newer trailer with a metal/alloy frame and get the best base materials I can afford. Non-negotiable😉 Great vid

  • @georgetorres8834
    @georgetorres8834 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man you did a fantastic job for a weekender which is what I am lol. Gave me a lot of inspiration as I have similar tools and also don't know anything about anything but ambition. So thanks again and thanks for sharing

  • @jackiehyder2339
    @jackiehyder2339 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    looked great!

  • @chrisadams1063
    @chrisadams1063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Bro !!!!!!! for 40 bucks not bad when it could've been 1500 to 2000 for one of those campers

  • @margaretdevries8090
    @margaretdevries8090 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a great job! Best $40 you spent ! For someone who didn’t know what or where to start you sure learned a lot !

  • @ArtsyLadyCrafter
    @ArtsyLadyCrafter 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved your slideshow and great commentary. Very funny guy! You did a great job and glad you were able to sell it, to a happy camper I'm sure.

  • @timothythomas1626
    @timothythomas1626 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I may have sprayed undercoating or truck bed liner on the inside of not both the inside and the outside. I was thinking that the truck bed liner spray would help seal the shell and help prevent anymore leaks in the future

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I should have thought of that!

    • @debraperkins4448
      @debraperkins4448 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My Friends Rino Lined the Whole out side paint job of thier Huge Ford Excursion!
      It came out Awesome!

  • @VondaInWonderland
    @VondaInWonderland 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was a lot of work, but really cool ♥

  • @isaurodominguez6055
    @isaurodominguez6055 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you're doing great friend skyscrapers were built with tools like it yours in the beginning just stay confident in your projects will always be right 🤙

  • @Chahlie
    @Chahlie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm just starting on my 18 ft 50's vintage. Hope to live in it this winter! :)

  • @MultiRabe
    @MultiRabe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Nice rebuild 👌👍

  • @ericwhitlow7364
    @ericwhitlow7364 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The axle was worth more than $40. Great score!

  • @MyDIYHome
    @MyDIYHome 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for posting! This is so inspirational! I bought one very similar that I am turning into a food truck.

  • @mduroix177
    @mduroix177 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did great! Wow, not knowing, no construction background, well done. Youve inspired me!

  • @AuntieM78
    @AuntieM78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Why didn't you insulate the walls and floor??

    • @PrinceCezar27
      @PrinceCezar27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I also have questions. Im thinking he isnt using this for winter weather.

    • @tonia.5861
      @tonia.5861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wondered the same thing! I mean even if you aren’t planning to use it in the winter, it’ll be a metal box in the sun for summer🥵 Not to mention insulation is a great sound barrier.

    • @AuntieM78
      @AuntieM78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tonia.5861 The way things in this country are evolving, more people probably should be looking for something similar. Just a thought.

    • @tonia.5861
      @tonia.5861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michele A sadly, I think this could be correct😞

    • @jayburrough4308
      @jayburrough4308 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also thought there was way more than $200 in building materials that plywood is like 30 a sheet . And then all the 2/4s paneling paint screws caulk let's not forget about all the lumber was treated to so that made it cost more . But hey I wasn't there 😂 but I do know the cost of stuff 🤣😛😁💪

  • @kmaezz
    @kmaezz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    great video but the scary noises and drinking sounds kept creeping my roommate out hahah

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Those would be my sons sitting on either side of me as I recorded this, lol! Tell him/her sorry for me.

    • @kmaezz
      @kmaezz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Our Simple Story wow thx for reply! Sub'd! Love the DIY portion of your channel btw

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the feedback and the subscription. Our channel is growing, quicker than I ever imagined actually, and I don't really know what to make videos about. Your feedback is priceless! -Gabe

    • @kmaezz
      @kmaezz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      just look at what your top videos are and focus on that :) it was appealing that you started out not knowing anything and learned as you went. Because of youtube its the time for "do it yourself'ers". Tiny living,/Rv'ing is huge right now and a lot of people want to do it themselves. Focus on that and you got yourself a hit channel! You film/edit great ..all i noticed was the sounds (like i said previously lol) that was a lil weird. Good luck and i look forward to your videos!

    • @lancelange9377
      @lancelange9377 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad i'm not the only one. lol Kept pulling me out of what was going on. But still a fantastic video! I love that your kids are totally into what you're doing. I think that's an important bond.

  • @josephcarpio8313
    @josephcarpio8313 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Bro , nice to see such hope ,enthusiasm,and passion .when you can see the light at the end of the tunnel all worth it in the end . I commend you!

  • @rickdavis2235
    @rickdavis2235 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first camper was a 1975 Play-Mor that was 15 feet long. I paid $800 for it back in 1986 and traded it for a brand new 5th wheel 2 years later.

  • @makeupisamber
    @makeupisamber 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hell yea $40 that’s nothing there’s so much possibility amazing

  • @Gabriel-mg6om
    @Gabriel-mg6om 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice video! Thankyou!

  • @bitbitten8726
    @bitbitten8726 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job. I love these videos of folks restoring old campers. 👍

  • @glampervanadventures1117
    @glampervanadventures1117 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice you did a great job on the camper. And yes family time is important.

  • @t0neeh213
    @t0neeh213 6 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Yo! You actually can get 40$ for that Zelda if it works

    • @KillaScrubz
      @KillaScrubz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Whatthefucktony went looking for this comment 😂

    • @magnetar2524
      @magnetar2524 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If you take it to game stop they’ll charge you $40 to trade it in.

    • @vdawhg
      @vdawhg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      this dude had a fricken camper worth a n64 ocarina of time cartridge

    • @literaltrash2275
      @literaltrash2275 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just bought Majoras Mask. Best 40 dollars I’ve spent

  • @SpookyCatredsgrl3
    @SpookyCatredsgrl3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Dude, you freakin rock! 😎

  • @chanilewis6002
    @chanilewis6002 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    U done a good job brotha for not knowing alot of carpentry. You now learned alot more than not doing nothing and garantee with hard work u put into this u can build some amazing stuff

  • @johnkennedyk522
    @johnkennedyk522 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great buy guy. I'm loving this. when you get finished it's going to be a very nice little trailer.

  • @cowboy6591
    @cowboy6591 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I hope your insulating between the walls and the metal skin. Any bare metal will produce condensation and water damage when you turn on any kind of heat in there, water damage and mold is sure to pursue. Need to foam or foambord insulate the whole thing dude.

    • @campingintheforest_
      @campingintheforest_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      vapor barrier also...but for a first attempt I say he did well, there is a definite learning curve involved.

  • @steveroushia340
    @steveroushia340 6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    sounds like there is a kid near the mic breathing heavily and making weird noises lol

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      LOL - that's cause there is. Sorry!

    • @reeblesnarfle5443
      @reeblesnarfle5443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Our Simple Story There's always a camera hog...lol If it hadn't have been the kid, it would have been the dog..., or the cat... always somebody...🙄🖐

    • @rynford9806
      @rynford9806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know it was making me so uncomfortable the whole time lol

    • @JC_Chappy
      @JC_Chappy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@letsfixstuff7604 dude, you're disgusting.

    • @shandelebroyles1099
      @shandelebroyles1099 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rynford9806 IKR. It didn't sound like a kid making moaning noises. Really, umm don't think so

  • @coachhebert8468
    @coachhebert8468 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video, I never watch videos over 15 minutes, however, your's video was very interesting..I can't believe you sold it after all the hard work...Great project and once great job.

  • @astick7777
    @astick7777 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've watched a lot of RV renovation videos....and I really like your approach of using still images with the voiceover.
    Very nicely done.
    I just bought a 77 Fleetwood Wilderness and I'm gonna renovate everything.
    Wish me luck 🤞

  • @andreamurphy1126
    @andreamurphy1126 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Slurping your Drink ....... LoL. Yum... Should Have left the Original Door because it had Windows in the door. Every Trailer needs a head.
    Should have called ?... Mobiltec on you tube.

  • @saulgoodman2018
    @saulgoodman2018 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Using exposed wood on the floor, will get you water damage in the future.
    Should have used metal floor pans, then put the wood on top of that.

    • @reeblesnarfle5443
      @reeblesnarfle5443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Trevor Phillips hey, he did asbestos he could....

  • @corynardin
    @corynardin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the format of this video with you talking through the photos.

  • @stephallan2543
    @stephallan2543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely loved your beautiful wife and supportive and helpful MOM looking at the Camper...Self explanatory! 🙇🏻‍♀️🤔😂😉💪🏽💕

  • @campgoerOne
    @campgoerOne 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good job...its a lot of work! I did that to my Toyota. But left the ceiling on tact!

  • @angelamoon2640
    @angelamoon2640 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Proud of you and the family, done very well with this trailer.

  • @chrismgrimes
    @chrismgrimes 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m from Flagler Beach Florida but live in California now. This was a pleasant surprise! Anastasia is great! Great little story man. All our family is back in FL. We go back twice a year.

  • @HISGraceredeemeds
    @HISGraceredeemeds 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job, $40.00 well spent! Thank you for sharing and inspiring/ reminding us that it is okay to do it yourself

  • @shanelindsey1443
    @shanelindsey1443 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Zelda is actually worth around 30 so you came out good.

  • @abrokenandacontriteheart1308
    @abrokenandacontriteheart1308 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think you did great! Yeah it was free ... The game was probably more. I wanted to do this. But the only one I found on Craig's list ... the guy lived in the boonies and sounded scary.

    • @oursimplestorychannel
      @oursimplestorychannel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Probably best you didn't go to the scary guy in the woods, lol! Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching! Keep it real :)

    • @abrokenandacontriteheart1308
      @abrokenandacontriteheart1308 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The GIP I agree.👍😀

    • @edgit69
      @edgit69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Classic!

    • @julplwgolden2620
      @julplwgolden2620 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm-perfectly happy to be me Michelle I Dont blame you I would do the. Same thing

    • @DBlocj
      @DBlocj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did u not think about keeping it for ur son and his friends for a boy cave or even u as a man cave. Mom had one in the backyard and as teenagers we had a blast in it. Like our home away from home. More room than a bedroom & we could blast the music as loud as we wanted. We ran an electrical cord also for electricity. WOW THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS!!!

  • @auscountryguy30
    @auscountryguy30 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought an old van in Australia. Really useful. Thanks