40 Year Old Camper Renovation - Bad Idea? 

Laura: "It can't get any worse!" Diddl Mouse: "Hold my cup!"

"But this time it wasn't really my fault" - Laura Kampf, Camper addict

At what point do we start calling these projects "Kampfervans"? There's definitely a brand in there waiting for you Laura! 👍😂

Laura: "It fell into my lap" Also Laura: actually walks home and actively searches for something to trade it for

I can see why you were attracted to it...under the grime it has a very neat shape, no hole or rips, and I love that door. Love the aggressive music while cleaning !

Laura has the loveliest smile of the whole internet, and boy she smiles a lot in this video.

The shell cleaned up astoundingly well. Having to gut all interior systems means you can install all modern stuff. Modern batteries, lights, cooking facilities...

You see, the reason I love your videos is because no matter the situation, You always keep a clear mind and positive attitude. And always look at the worst with a good laugh. Is really enjoyable. Thanks for making me laugh with you.

Had me smiling the whole time, Laura. Love seeing your so excited. And I think Smudo would say it was a huge score just for the cushions :)

Your subscribers don’t think this is a bad idea at all. We’re looking forward to see this go from rescue to renovated 🙌🏾

starting the video laughing and saying "I did it again" is a sign that something good is yet to come.

I recently inherited my uncle's old RV. At first, it always seems like a great project. After breaking down 3 times trying to get it home, paying 2000$ for new brakes, tires, and working on it in 36 degree weather, AND gutting the entire thing only to realize the roof needs to be replaced.... It is a little overwhelming. But I will keep pushing through. Your adorable little camper cleaned up REALLY nicely! I hope you enjoy using it as much (or more) than working on it. Cheers!

"What was I supposed to do, it was all lonely, and cold and dirty" -- sounds like me and my wife justifying sheltering our third cat :-D

"It followed me home, can we keep it?"

Man, just after the wash alone it looked 100% better. What a fun project!

In all honesty, for a 40 y/o camper, it's in a darn good shape. Plus, you're super talented so I am sure you will make something amazing out of it! :) Stay awesome and stay safe! Much love from Slovenia!

Smudo: Best deal of the year! Mattress for me and another camper for Laura .

Fast forward 30 years and we'll be calling Laura the "crazy camper lady" with hundreds of campers all over the place.

I am just smiling. I have had this feeling of camper or Rv since i was a young man. The feeling that you have your house with you, and can go were you want. It have to be the spring spirit. Wish you a nice 2021 from Jan in Norway

First thing I thought when seeing that closet : "Hey that'd make a pretty cool shower space". Then I noticed that's where the electronics go.

I camped in the Qek Junior trailer every summer weekend of my entire childhood. It's super cool that you found one to save. Good luck to you!

"But this time it isn't my fault, I couldn't help it. It fell into my lap..." Wahahahaha!! Spoken like a true addict. :D Go for it Laura! I'm curious to see what you make of it :)

My favorite moment when the dog has to inspect the trailer. I love it.

👍😍A “bath” made it look 100% better. Your other work makes it 1000% better. 💝

You’re sooo adorable. You don’t have to justify buying a new camper Laura. I for one am just thrilled to see what you’ll do with it. And thanks for contributing to that circular economy. Cheers!

I just found you on RU-vid and I already love you so much! I look forward to binge watching your videos. I too, love to build things and you are so artistic and right up my alley! You go girl!

It’s ADORABLE!!!!! I love your predilection for campers. You saved a cute little blast from the past. Can’t wait to see you finish it.

I just have to say, after 6 months of researching "Camper Renovation"... This video is the one I enjoy most... very well done!! Great! Thank you!

so excited! camper projects are my favorites. the clean up was such a transformation and pretty cool to watch. i can’t wait for next week 💜

The German title for the movie about Laura would be "Ein Herz für Camper" (a heart for campers).

bad idea? ...no! hell no!!! I totaly dig this proyects.

I’m addicted to them too. I’m 70 and when my parents were building their house in the 40’s they lived in a airstream in what would be the backyard. Pomona Calif. after the house was done, the airstream became our playhouse, and I’ve loved them ever since. I can’t afford to but one OR fix one up. But I sure love them and love to watch trailers getting new life!

The camper lady.....much better than the woman who finds and impulsively brings home another cat who is lonely... I truly believe the camper found you!

Laura Kampf in 2022: I walked past this crushed up coke can besides the road, and it just looked so sad. So anyway I made a camper out of it. ^^,

I like your optimism, creativity and can-do attitude.

Wow! This is just what I'm about to do, my new van looks just like this too. It's from 1972, and I was looking for inspiration! Thank you!

I love how apologetic you are. "It followed me home, Mom, can I keep it?" 😆

Go for it I love your camper Reno’s my wife and I have a 1979 Boler which is a work of love 🇨🇦

Oh my god I love your courage, vision and determination. Brilliant project

I actually just discovered your channel through this video! It popped up in my recommended. I love how you rescued this camper! It's sooo cute! You just gained a new subscriber! Can't wait to watch more of your videos!

That's going to be a beautiful little caravan when you're finished. With a modern electrical system, water system, and a refresh of the interior, it could be lovely. Looking forward to seeing how it plays out. :)

"Hold me closer, tiny camper." - Laura

No not a bad idea AT ALL, in fact it is an awesome idea... What a beautiful little caravan.... I am very glad you did something nice with it...

Your enthusiasm- and amazing talent- make me smile 😊

I love tiny campers! That wiring looks scary for sure! I subscribed so I can follow along with the renovation. Enjoy the transformation!

Laura: "Did I mentioned I've got no papers for this camper?" TÜV: :)

Love your compassion and love watching your journey of life, thank you fir sharing your time.

Hi! Laura only today I discovered your very inspiring, motivating and educational video about this 40 yr old camper. How so amazing you had turned this lonely camper into useful beautiful one. I feel you how you connected with old antique stuffs. I also do preferred old stuffs that are made very good and durable long lasting usage. Thank you so much for sharing your very skillful work, it's easier said than done. From now on I will regularly watch your videos and will tell and show my son how your work is done. My son is a Seabee ( builder) of the US Navy for 14yrs now.. We live here in Illinois, USA. More and more luck and power to all your very interesting work most especially no wasted money to your wonderful projects. You all be safe and Godspeed...

Smudo sees the mattress.. his reaction.. "Mine" On a serious note.. (sorta) I don't see any thing wrong with the decision. You do what you do best and enjoy it. And if it helps any a piece of advice I learned long ago. "Your only limit is your imagination." From what I've seen of your work, you've got a great imagination.

Completely replacing the wiring is an excellent idea.

Even just after the wash it looked so much better. Good luck

Don't apologize for fixing up a camper. Honestly too few people nowadays work with their hands and will just throw older stuff away. It seems to becoming a forgotten thing that the true conservation starts with reusing and repairing. That camper looks amazing cleaned up on the outside lol

Looks like you’ve got Diresta’s disease.....rescuing old “stuff “. 😀👍 I’m sure it will be awesome when you get done with it Laura. You go girl!

Can’t wait to see this one take its new Laura Kampf form - I’m glad you saved it from its sad, lonely place ❤️

You are the best camper saver ever. It followed you home!

I love the spirit of this video. Let’s revalue what we have before we scrap it and continue our addiction to extraction of scarce recourses under the pretext of progress.

I LOVE YOUR CAMPER PROJECTS! Looks like such a lovely shape. I am excited to see what you will do with it. I totally get why you want to reno campers. I've daydreamed about it forever.

Your videos have inspired me to look at cast off materials in a whole new light

Honestly in my area (southern United States) that camper the way it looks by the end of the video would sell for 3 thousand without a title. Great project! Subscribing.

Schön zu sehen, dass ein weiterer QEK junior vor dem Verfall gerettet wird. Ich besitze selber so einen Wohnwagen und weiss, wie viel Arbeit drin steckt bzw. stecken kann !! Viel Erfolg bei dem Projekt :)

Don't think of it as a small camper for you. It's more of a huge doghouse for Smudo.

Introducing the "Tipsy Camper". Where you and all your tipsy friends can try to set a Guinness world record for how many happy campers can fit into this trailer.

What a cool video!! You have a soft spot fir the underdog as well, I think. I enjoyed this so much. You have already made things so much better. What a go-getter!!!

Only 2 minutes into the video and I’ve already fallen in love with you and this camper. I’m excited for the rest of this video!

This can't be a bad idea 🤩🥰❤

I like hearing you talk in German. Even though I can't understand it's still cool

One of the coolest little campers I’ve ever seen.

@3:36 the horn in the music starting just as the horn was shown made my day. How can such a seemingly tiny detail be so satisfying, I don't know 😊

Laura rescues a camper like a stray cat or dog.

The pressure wash alone brought it back to some life. It’s on the way - a rolling workshop maybe?

This is fantastic, I admire your determination, it is so nice to recycle something like this.

You are really making me wish I would have started with a smaller project for my first camper build... You are definitely a much harder worker and better at work than I am as well as better at literally everything, but I positively can't believe how much you accomplished in such a short time! My bus is... BIG and often feels like a bit too much to chew!

Perfect! Doesn't all the "best things" start as the "worst idea ever"?

Here in Australia, they're going nuts over old caravans and even the smaller ones. Hell, people are paying good money for what's bearly a shell of a caravan from the '50's.

Oh dude I didn't even notice the dutch door at the beginning, that's so cool, that right there made it 100 percent worth it.

I feel you. Wir haben letztes Jahr überstürzt auch so einen uralten camper gekauft und jede menge schrägen kram entsorgt der nach 100 jahre adiletten-bratwurst-dosenbier-pipi-campingplatz roch. Dein Video motiviert mich da jetzt noch mal etwas mehr Zeit und Liebe rein zu stecken. Vielen Dank dafür mal wieder!

That sounds like a bad idea.... a 40 year old QEK without any papers.... no way... ...so let´s go for ist!

Ooohhhh!!! this one si going yo be a nigthmare! Hahahahaha. If someone can do it, it's you. 😸

That camper is rad. If I could find one of those I'd totally grab it. The difference is you've got the skills to make it into something really great!

Love the old small campers. So cozy and fun. What a fun project.

I'm confused if the horsebox camper ever got finished? The interior walls was the last video right? Are there any updates on that one?

Go solar! I imagine that the base would be great with a low profile battery pack under the floor. A bit bigger than those tiny 6AH Makita LXT packs anyway! ;-)

Awesome! I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you that your accent is one that takes me back to Darmstadt Germany in the late 90’s. I was stationed there and dated a woman with an accent and voice just like yours. Nostalgia,… Gotta love it. Keep up the good work and awesome channel!

Best thing about your channel is how you always make the best of a not so great situation.

That side door is begging for a round window. Preferably with a mechanical iris or nautical porthole. Or both

When it turns out you have removed load-bearing funk.

I love these small campers. They really are an exercise in using your imagination

I was impressed just after washing. Cleaned up nicely. I'm remodeling my camper this year plus fixing a much needed small leak. Those vents in the roof are so unnecessary unless it holds a fan. This one leaking does not. Lol. Great job,good luck with your future campers.

What did you tell your mum? "It just followed me home!"

Gutes Video Was ist mit dem Pferde Anhänger?

Wauw, very nice to see what you did with this old caravan. thanks for the video.

My parents owned this type of camper "Qek Junior". It reminds me a lot. Have fun with the project.

this is the link to "Sendung mit der Maus" www.ardmediathek.de/daserste/video/die-sendung-mit-der-maus/die-geburtstagssendung-mit-der-maus-hallo-zukunft/das-erste/Y3JpZDovL3dkci5kZS9CZWl0cmFnLTQ1NDA5NDNkLTg2NTMtNGZjMi1hN2Y2LTZiZGQ1ZjFiMzUzNQ/

Was ist eig aus dem Pferdebox Camper geworden, der war doch noch nicht fertig, oder?

Gonna have to do before and after side by side shots in the final version. Very cool! Looking forward to this.

I had to shame addiction Laura I know exactly how you feel I’ve probably had I can’t tell you maybe five or six canned hams now and I get them all fixed up and I say this is the last time and I end up selling it because I see another one that needs to be rescued, good going girl. Bravo keep up the good work

Me: hmmm where is she from? *liberally sprays ballistol on everything* Me: German

Dang, that could use a defoliation with a pressure wash. Please tell me I'll never see you dumping out the chemical toilet (a la Randy Quaid in Christmas Vacation) shouting to the neighbors, "SHITTER"S FULL!!"

Wow! It cleaned up very nicely on the outside with as jetwash.

Girl i have just found your channel your video had me smiling all the way through it you seem so happy and excited to take on a project i have subscribed and can't wait for more updates 🙂 God bless you and stay safe in these troubled times 🙋‍♂️🇬🇧