I Restored a Rat Infested Vintage Camper Trailer! DIY RENOVATION

I found a vintage camper trailer about eight years ago and traded it in exchange for some labor. With a month free this year I decided to restore it, completely gutting the insides of the tiny trailer and building cabinets, the bed, wiring, painting it and more. Now it's ready for minimal living, a tiny home or simply just traveling around. Hope you enjoy the video!

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[shopnwoods]

Susie the Little Blue Coupe is one of my kids and my favorite classic cartoons.

[jpmf]

I like how at 3:56 an offhand comment, a parenthetical caption, and six still images are the only mention made to the fact that you ALSO built a Jeep (about eight years ago). Great video! You are truly an inspiration.

[kristinalowe]

This is beautiful. I love the color scheme with the wood interior. Well done!!! ❤

[BL-nojp]

The transformation is unimaginable! It’s hard to believe is the same old camper that once looked beyond repair. This man did an awesome job to be really proud of! It’s like showroom quality.

[americanrambler]

Glad you preserved the original character of the trailer. And did not add all the modern day conveniences. Keeps it light and ultimately usable.

[friendlyneighbor]

I just got a 1952 camper. I've been watching restoration videos for tip and ideas but every video shows a complete teardown and rebuild with new, modern walls, floors, exterior tin, .... everything! Why not just buy an new camper?
I LOVE your renovation! It looks like stepping into a 1950's weekend by the lake. Bravo! Beautiful! I adore your camper and can only hope that mine will be as cozy.

[DistractedPlatypus]

Beautiful work. I’m glad you kept the original aluminum. All of those dings and scratches tell the story of this camper. With a new skin it probably wouldn’t be the same.

[KDUDE]

The man the myth the legend. He's back

[hugsandkriss]

I love this! Thank you for taking this old, forgotten trailer, and making it beautiful! I hope that you, and your wife are enjoying the heck out of it 🙂
☮️💖🙏

[Moroni]

Great video!! LOL, you restore my faith that on some of my side projects that I intend to get to later... "That it IS POSSIBLE" to get to later!!!

[boydmerriman]

When I was around 28, I got a hold of an old 16' trailer like that and updated the inside and I lived in it for a while. My new wife when we got married (I was 30 by then), lived in it for about three or four years, maybe longer, before we got an old Amish built 24 foot trailer we lived in for a few more. I think we lived in the trailers for about 8 years total. That was around 38 years ago when I first got it. Lots of memories!

[maljohn]

Been uk caravaning for 40 years I own a 30 year old classic whitch we use almost all year round touring. But WHATCHING your video it realy took my breath anyway. What a BEAUTIFUL JOB YOU HAVE DONE. thank you for sharing this with us caravan and camping enthusiast.

[steventuck]

Omg you are so blessed to have found this vintage camper! These things are priceless historical artifacts...thank you so much for restoring it to its former glory! Beautiful job!

[emmas]

Beautiful…I love how you kept the original features.

[louisel.sinniger]

Wow. Nice job. I’ve schooled in building and now I am refinishing my whole old farmhouse. Slowly but surely. Very nice job

[Veets-VAVMD]

Wow! Amazing restore… nice that you kept the western theme alive, modernly updating it would have taken so much away. Incredible when you have the tools and more importantly the TALENT & SKILL what one can accomplish 👍

[naetchboy]

I thought this would be a mobile gym by the end! lol thank you for the inspiration Duke! I am slowly learning woodworking through the power of the internet and lots of failures. I love it! Despite all the bad in the world, it truly is a great time to be alive.

[rainriderpnw]

Suzy the little blur coupe🤗 What a joy it must have been to see your project take shape. Great, Great job ! We have shows for those old beauties around here.

[kscholten]

This is a really kind-hearted video. Very encouraging. Thank you!

[krakencoffeeroasters]

Very inspirational video! Thanks so much. I just found a 1967 Forester 16' "8-Sleeper" for $700 today (with 2 new tires) and it will need an entire new interior, so I appreciate the example & encouragement!