I Restored a Rat Infested Vintage Camper Trailer! DIY RENOVATION

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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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@2KDUDE22 3 года назад

The man the myth the legend. He's back

@alexsaulcastillocruz2589 3 года назад

Hell yeah!!

@jpmf215 3 года назад

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.

@Beetlejuicer 3 года назад

I just realized you're Buff Dad

@subhrajitghosh666 3 года назад

You would love to work with him won't you ?

@diyduke 3 года назад

😀

@subhrajitghosh666 3 года назад

@@diyduke 😄

@BL-no7jp Год назад

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.

@kristinalowe9819 9 месяцев назад

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

@friendlyneighbor8339 2 года назад

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.

@GraphicDesignerStephen 2 года назад

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.

@Nelson4207 2 года назад

People always say that, but funny thing is not 1 buyer is gonna care about the "story" of it.... it's not a civil war gun, Some half hobo probably used it for storage for years and that's where he used to slam stuff into it when intoxicated. Amazing huh? 😁

@boydmerriman 2 года назад

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!

@hugsandkriss7959 Год назад

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 🙂 ☮️💖🙏

@americanrambler4972 2 года назад

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

@shopnwoods9901 2 года назад

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

@naetchboy 3 года назад

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.

@steventuck1524 2 года назад

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!

@Him_He_Me День назад

Beautiful. So glad you kept that ice box. It looks fantastic. Im very particular about curtains lol, they just make the atmosphere.

@Veets-VA3VMD 2 года назад

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 👍

@Moroni108 5 месяцев назад

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!!!

@danaowen9014 2 года назад

You and your wife did an amazing job on the trailer. I myself had only built small things out of wood, well in 2015-2017 i built a teardrop trailer and i have to tell you i did not know i was capable of building some thing on that level, people say it is the best looking one they have ever seen, what a great feeling.

@CaliforniaCarpenter7 3 года назад

Big Duke! Good to see you, brother, that restoration looks incredible! I totally agree with you that we live in a special time. I’m a lefty, and a more artistic type as far as natural proclivities go, but I have no excuse not to fix my own truck, or even mill my own lumber when there is a tutorial for just about everything. I intend on building your half rack after I’ve milled enough wood, so thanks for taking the time to make these videos, brother!

@diyduke 3 года назад

Thankyou 😀

@diversitylove5460 2 года назад

@@diyduke I found another one. Would you be available?

@JoshGuat 2 года назад

Beautiful! Wow! Great job!

@michealtaylor1228 3 года назад

Looks fantastic! Great work DIY Duke, hope you get to enjoy it soon!

@alvarocontrerasjr.7055 Год назад

Nice work. I'm working on a 1967 Nomad travel trailer. It's been close to 3 years now and still in the process. It's amazing how you have been able to restore it back to it's vintage look. 👍

@jasonw6688 2 года назад

Just watched the video. Love it! Great job on the restoration and I love how y'all decorated it! Can't wait to see the tour of the trailer.

@DeepEndDiving 3 года назад

Great accomplishment and loved the encouragement for peeps not be afraid to start small and try DIY projects. 👍

@maljohn6584 2 года назад

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.

@ArvidTheViking 2 года назад

We need more DIY Duke videos 😀💪

@emmas1082 7 месяцев назад

Beautiful…I love how you kept the original features.

@fourbyfourer 2 года назад

A huge congratulations sir!! You done a fabulous job on bringing such a beautiful piece of history back to life. It looks absolutely amazing.

@Wander_and_flow 3 года назад

Wow, a beautiful transformation!!!

@carmentorres7419 2 года назад

It came out beautifully! Great job!

@austinmarshalldad 3 года назад

Wonderful! This is truly inspiring restoration!

@nancyschumacher8940 2 года назад

Very 😎! I love what you have done and love how you are real about showing the original purpose of the camper.

@rainriderpnw6259 Год назад

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.

@SolesTraveling 3 года назад

It's absolutely adorable. Amazing job on this camper.

@kjellbeats 3 года назад

I cant remember subscribing to this man bc he hasnt uploaded for so long

@Buen-dia-777 8 дней назад

Awesome! Is on my bucket list, restore a camper.

@lindamarie6574 2 года назад

What a restoration! It looks awesome!

@Druhmher 2 года назад

I was deployed when this video came out but man am I glad to see you still living your best life. 🤘🏼

@louisel.sinniger2057 11 месяцев назад

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

@ccrm10 2 года назад

You both have done an amazing job with this camper.

@hannahhoskins178 2 года назад

Looks phenomenal! Good work!

@mesasavage 2 года назад

Trailer looks awesome! What a great resto. I'm goad you kept as much original as you could, that's the best way to redo these things. Bravo.

@sdnlawrence5640 2 года назад

Great job! Can't wait for the next how-it-was done video.

@jeannewarrenart 10 месяцев назад

What a great theme for the westerner ❤I would love that one for my western art business

@badaltitude1550 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing. Honest and inspirational.

@floydyoung7329 2 года назад

Beautiful!!!

@carjam49 2 года назад

wow, very impressive. I think it's gorgeous. The inspiration for the decor was very smart and works beautifully. Way to go. It does seem like they truly built things to last decades ago, more so than they do now. Then again, you make a good point about the helpful people on youtube.

@turbogrin Год назад

Thank you for sharing your build and greetings from Superior Montana

@afradite4818 2 года назад

It is GORGEOUS! I love how you restored it instead of doing a modern renovation.

@jbuccaran 2 года назад

Nice Job Duke. Thanks for the inspiration.

@cch068 2 года назад

Your a very kind, funny,and inspirational man Duke. That you for sharing everything you have on RU-vid. Both on this channel and buff dudes.

@brendanoren5047 2 года назад

Oh my goodness! My brother had suitcases like those when we were growing up - 50 years ago! I love it!!!

@philabot 3 года назад

Awesome job, Duke!!!

@desmondcastro3679 2 года назад

Awesome makeover!😃👍

@marijn1772 2 года назад

Great content, always enjoy watching your videos. Missed this one 9 months ago. Hope you upload more soon.

@frankmckinley1254 Год назад

Well when you got to it the results are excellent. Thanks for posting.

@Blcjholl 8 месяцев назад

FANTASTIC JOB!!

@mastermasih 2 года назад

Great look to the trailer! Awesome job as always Buff Duke!

@krakencoffeeroasters3727 Год назад

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!

@RestorationAustralia 2 года назад

Great result well done.

@lindamorse7463 2 года назад

Very nice job!

@joeltruax3816 3 года назад

This is so good! Please don't stop making content!

@juusoristo354 3 года назад

Cool! We made a mobile sauna from a similar size travel trailer with some friends years ago. We didn't have much construction experience then and made some mistakes, so every year there has been something to fix.

@TheSwayzeTrain 3 года назад

Awesome work.

@nexorabolis 3 года назад

What a great trailer! Amazing you were able to do so much clean work in just a month! Happy trails :)

@diyduke 3 года назад

Thank you 😀

@ponhandponhand5534 2 года назад

Great work

@goodevins9408 2 года назад

Great outcome awesoem restoration!

@elizabethstep9281 Год назад

Well done ! Recently bought a camper!

@hosgs14 5 месяцев назад

Great video and tips. Watching in 2024.

@valeriegregory3314 2 года назад

We are starting on one. I love your theme.

@loonienews4304 2 года назад

Awesome! Thanks Duke! We all do better if we ALL do better. Don't Stop :D Thanks again!

@diyduke 2 года назад

😀

@SushiKing123NorskGaming 3 года назад

Amazing! Great work! 💪

@danielszemborski 3 года назад

Great job!!!

@katbot2190 2 года назад

I'm agog at your restoration of the Jeep and the trailer!

@ianmcleod6428 3 года назад

Looks great, well done lad.

@pickled_sneeze 3 года назад

This is so cool. Such an awesome camper

@i.can.sew.anythingchic3295 2 года назад

What an awesome job! I have one and it’s completely gutted. I can’t wait to get started with the restoration.

@diyduke 2 года назад

Very enjoyable and satisfying to complete one, have fun and get camping 😀

@oldfarmer9004 2 года назад

Nice job! Looks good!

@tylereddy5048 3 года назад

This is great! Looks sharp

@jg6579 2 года назад

Finally...someone restored a vintage trailer that actually still looks vintage. Great job.

@Lotikwahu 2 года назад

Great encouragement! Also, love the vintage luggage to go with it. :)

@dawood121derful 2 года назад

Love the video and the project, congrats!

@magnummanden2034 3 года назад

It’s good to have u back

@cheriejohnson9445 5 месяцев назад

Beautiful 😍

@Stelerk21 2 года назад

Thank you for the great video. I'm excited to rebuild one myself ❤️❤️

@ct026 2 года назад

Great work. Kind regards from across the pond. 👍🏻👊🏻

@dennyjohnson4650 2 года назад

I have a 1971 Bell and getting ready to redo interior. Never done it before and it's intimidating.

@jryland6 Месяц назад

Very adorable ❤

@MediumHalf 2 года назад

Nice work Buff Duke and Buff Mom!

@caroljeanscott5571 2 года назад

Nice job, love it.

@ralphvickers2339 2 года назад

looks awesome

@ceciliarosenberg4874 10 месяцев назад

So glad I found your channel,you do great work.will continue to watch your shows.

@evanlheureux5397 3 года назад

Looks like you did an absolutely amazing job

@teshuvahemmet3036 Год назад

Thanks for the information 👍 🙏

@ronpeterson9055 7 месяцев назад

Yes the Buff Dad! because of him I have a wooden rack in my garage where I have my gym.

@nicholas1605 2 года назад

I just found your video, and it gives me hope. We just bought a 1967(ish) 19ft kencraft trailer that is in a similar shape as your for $300, and plan on a full restoration as well!

@StressLessCamping 2 года назад

Very, very nice work but how truly inspirational your words of encouragement are.

@jnf2211 2 года назад

Awesome video! You did a great job! That thing is amazing. Hope you have some fun with it!

@shparto1118 3 года назад

Awesome project dude!!!

@rebeccagangi4228 2 года назад

A canvas awning would look great that you can hook on & off & store inside your camper while traveling

@diyduke 2 года назад

Yes, definitely need that 😀

@JML-lv2rb Год назад

Great video and I couldn’t agree more about using RU-vid to try new things! I built a teardrop camper from then ground up a couple years ago and it’s been a wonderful thing to own