Winter Truck Camping in a Free Truck 

$1,500 for that amazing retro topper??? Absolute score. As a child of the 70s, Sandy is shaping up to be one of my favorite rigs you have.

Theres always something way more comforting when mav makes videos with entry/ budget equipment and cars. The super luxury builds are nice, but the humble content will always be my favorite style of camping video.

There’s just something so aesthetically pleasing about “older” pickups. I’m a dodge guy, but any older truck, Chevy, Ford, Toyota, etc. idk if it’s just me, but they all look better then the new ones. Even a little beat up.

Love how fast this guy moves! Free truck to topper to grocery store to camping! Love the positive, grateful, upbeat attitude! Great video!

Mav, please store that camper inside. It is a gem and needs the care it has received through its lifetime. It's in great shape. Furnace & stovetop work, wow, nice buy kiddo! 👍

This video felt like a classic Mav camping video.. Also I like how you got all this done in a day. Cleaned out car.drove in a storm. went to the Facebook market place seller house. Put camper into car. went to the store then found a camping spot. Cooked all in one day. I can do about 2 things a day.. Lol

I like how Mav goes shopping for his food first and being able to see that. I just realized he's walking around the store with his mouth cam probably to film that for us. 😂 Thanks Mav❤

No pump press coffee for Mav. Straight instant. He’s a man of the people.

I hope Mav checked the oil, I can hear those lifters tapping from here. 😄

Saw you at Old Chicago tonight man. Was going to say hi but didn't want to bother you while you're having dinner. I was starstruck though! Cool to see a celebrity in person. Keep it up Mav, makes us hometown MN people proud. ✌

Cooked steak back on the raw steak surface…bold move cotton

I have wanted to tell you for a long time how much I appreciate that you are such an awesome example of someone who can rock the camping world with no booze, smokes, nor profanity! Call me old fashioned, but those things are just so distracting and unnecessary to entertain! Thanks Mav, you’re a stand up guy!

Check the thermostat on that truck. If it’s blowing air but it’s not warm, it might be the thermostat. Also if the truck is running kinda cold, that’s a sign of a bad thermostat. Not hard to change on that truck

That is a sweet camper. Sandy is looking pretty nice with it.

If you find that the furnace isn’t keeping up with the heat loss of the canvas you could make (or have a seamstress make) a thermal cover for the canvas that snaps or Velcro’s on. Four wheel camper makes one for their slide in campers that is insulated and quilted, but something as simple as sewing some wool blankets together can help hold more heat in

Hey mate, a good tip for old cars/trucks like that, my father taught me when the heater is busted, is to turn on the Air Conditioner on hot setting. Works like a charm if the AC works in the old girl 😊

Very nice camper. Great find. That truck is so great. Love the jacket. Thx

Sweet camper. Reminds me a bit of the Northstar camper my grandparents had that they'd put on their '87 F-250.

I LOVE Sandy-Beth! Theyre beautiful & I hope you keep them together foreva!

What an awesome camper! Sandy handled it like the pro she is. 😊

Hey Mav, the rear seat of that truck folds into a bench. Figured that would be more useful to you. I always have mine that way 👍

The fact that he does all this and records all his adventures just off a phone is actually amazing. Just goes to show that you don’t need anything fancy to just start this career

I mean...the way Mav talks to the camera. It's amazing. It makes us all feel like we are actually there. Impressive. Thank you Mav for sharing your adventures with us!

Those slide in campers are awesome. They are high quality and that one has been taken care of. $1500 is a steal!

Maverick, your content just gets better and better. I hope you know what an inspiration you are to young kids, teens and adults. You are such a roll model to follow. You take camping to an all new level. Even this Grandma can’t wait for your videos. Blessings and safe travels.

That rig is sick!! You definitely gotta restore that truck n use that camper way more! I think it’s a gem absolutely love it!

Nice setup. Thought I'd give a tip. You can save on gas if you buy a gallon paint tray and attach it to the handle of your Lil buddy to warm up fluids. Happy camping. Keep on truckin Mav!

That camper is so nice!! Whoever had it kept it in amazing condition. Good find!!

Going thru some family stuff man this video really cheered me up Mav! You the man! Its just a bad day not a bad life!

Hope you are recovering well from Covid! Great that you are still putting out content! ❤️

Man you found the perfect topper looks really sick! Knew she was going to be in good hands! Thank you for giving her a second life brother!

Sandy is looking ready for new adventures! I love the retro camper, it looks great on her. 😊

Mav, "Hey, I've got an outdoor gear line of clothing, you guys should check it out!" **Columbia has entered the chat**

I look forward to these videos every Sunday now. I wish I could do some winter camping.

What a find Mav! My favorite so far. Bless the people that took such good care of her! Brings back good memories of when I was younger. What an awesome set up. Have fun kiddo!♥️. Jenn and Cal 🐶

So wholesome and satisfying. As always … great content Mav! These getaways are a nice reminder for us to enjoy each step of what ever is we’re doing.

I swear our camper had the same material on our couches. ❤

I am really digging the Sandymobile! With a bit of restorationthe Sandymobile will be even more cool.

What a great camper! Everything works, including the furnace....score! Another fun video Mav! Cheers from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

I married a guy from the northern MN, iron ore range, many years ago. Watching you truck around those roads was a memory kicker. That cold is on another level. Enjoy that wonderful camper!

That camper is in awesome shape! I'm betting the canvas part has been replaced. But, it has definitely been in a garage and someone really cared about their stuff. And, from experience, most of us know those old trucks and cars keep on moving! I had a 1988 Buick LeSabre. Made it through 2 So Dakota winters. Before that, it ran with the timing chain in the pan. NOT kidding. Have fun!

I am not only loving the new truck... I'm really loving the new slide in camper! Im all about retro, vintage and old things! ❤❤❤

That camper was an awesome find. It's in great shape, & it looks like a good fit on that truck. Lots of adventures ahead in this rig!

I loved this video! And also loved the TOPPER that was in great condition! Thank-you for the winter camping video and hoping to see more. Have a great day! 🙂

The camper is sweet Mav!

I wish i could go camping everyday and explore new places :( have fun for me :)

That Bethany camper is in supreme condition. You had to have picked it from an elderly fellow that had it garage kept. What an awesome find. 👍💯

Trick with those gravy packs is.... get a small bowl, put ice cubes and a small amount of water. Slowly stir in the powder mix and add water as needed. Then throw into a pot on the stove. Works like a charm. Just takes patience and practice.

Oh how I love those vent windows in the cab. If they would start putting them in new cars now, I'd buy one.

For your heat situation on that year of Ford truck you have to use the selector switch on the right and select what vents you want it to come on or the blower motor will not come on in the video it is in the off position sounds like later in the video you had it going a bit sounds like the blower motor is going out fairly easy to replace

I love it! why can’t I LUCK UP and find something sweet! LOVE your channel. Blessings to you Mav

I know you said you were going to get the suspension done but you also need to get the engine done because you can hear the piston in the engine knocking pretty loud😊

Maaaaan I’m jealous of that camper. That thing is fire! But it also gives me some insight as to finding a nice camper doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. 1500 for that thing is a banging deal! I’m going to have to keep my eyes open.

Outstanding score on that camper Mav!!!

It's crazy that everything on that beauty stills works. That's a killer deal for a topper that size! Thanks for sharing. Semper Fi from an old Marine

Nothing like a free truck, especially a free truck that runs. And that camper? An absolute steal! And it’s perfect. Everything you need, nothing you don’t. Insanely jealous here.

Love the vids! Just a tip. It is very common for vehicles heat to stop working when the coolant for the engine is low or has a air lock. It could be a really simple fix just check the coolant level

Og fans knows WE NEED MORE ICE CAMP FISHING VIDEOS THIS WINTER!

If that tapping noise is a hydraulic lifter tapping, try some Liqui Moly Hydraulic Lifter Additive... should quiet her right down man. It's really good stuff !

What if you tried to insulate the canvas with some kind of light weight insulation padding on the inside. Maybe you could Rivet some snaps along the borders and the canvas, and then find some kind of insulated barrier that you could snap onto that during the winter time. Just a thought. You might make winter camping more accessible to the masses if you can come up with some kind of insulated interior gadget or kit. Very cool video though Mav. You’re quite brave to just buy a pop up camper and sleep in it the same night.

Welcome back to Sundays With Mav. Nice "new" rig. Cooking with Mav always makes me hungry

This is my fav one you have yet...that's sick.

My aunt and uncle who had 8 kids had a camper like that, plus a pop up trailer they pulled with their station wagon. Not seen one like that in decades. Very cool.

Luv the old pop-up tent camper, reminds me of my childhood my dad had a tent trailer hitched camper our family had many camping trips with

You are really stepping up the game with new content nobody else has done.

Thank god you had a heater for the camper 😅so cool btw hope you enjoyed yourself!

Enjoy your show.. when I wintercamp I always use a dense Winter pad . I've done the boundary Waters at-20 no heat. That dance foam pad keeps you insulated. Thank you for your wonderful experiences

Wow ...that is the coolest camper! And everything works! You scored, and only $1,500. Wow..what a steal! And I love the retro vibes 😀

Wow that is so freaking awesome! That’s legit like a tiny house on wheels or a mini apartment with the sides out. Love the different camping vehicles you have & the cool mods you do to them. Keep ‘em comin & just keep on truckin ❤ blessings and love to all

Love your videos bro. Brings peace everyday I get to have a chance at watching them.

That old Ford is bulletproof

There's something oddly satisfying about driving around an old POS vehicle. No concerns about getting it dirty, scratches, breaking stuff, etc. That camper is in unbelievably good shape!

Awesome slide in. Great find, Mav👍🤩 and it matches Sandy rather nicely, I think😊

You'd LOVE to go camping here in Norway 🫶🏼

That's the coolest slide-in truck camper I've ever seen. I like how it pops up and the sides fold out for more room.

Gotta be a 78 or newer. That badge says “since 1958: Bethany over 20 years” $1,500 seems like a steal, cool addition to the fleet

I'm cold just watching this lol. This is an incredibly sweet setup, it reminds me how fun the bug is/was. You should take this to that one parking garage just to have the security roll up. lol

I wanna see some more Rockies content Colorado is so beautiful lol 😬

17:22 Mix your gravy powder in a glass jar. Add your coconut milk and tapioca flour, lid, and shake. . To reduce clean-up, shake with your hands covering the lid.

I absolutely love the camper and the truck. Brings back memories for me!!!❤

This is awesome, Mav! I adore Sandy and her pop-up camper!! Limitless things you can do with this truck! Happy Early Birthday, Mav!!🥳 🎉 I believe you are Dec.16th! I am Dec 15th! Here is to a great Birthday weekend ahead. Enjoy!!!! 😊❤🎄🥳

That camper was a steal of a deal. It is in pristine condition. Mav is blessed beyond measure.

Awesome as always Mav. Thanks for sharing your awesome adventures. GOD BLESS YOU!

Hey Mav I hope you see this I wanted to say your videos are amazing a your channel has grown so much. I love how you motivate people to do what you do by showing you don't need the best things to camp like you. So I have a good idea for you to try next time you are thinking about buying a new build car you should do it with a normal sedan to show people how you don't even need a truck to explore. I have seen lots of people live out of a sedan an I know you could do it easy.

Mav is back in action 😊

Mav, awesome camper, probably my favorite! Like someone else said, keep it inside to preserve it, it’s a great piece of history and ingenuity.

Quite the camper you were able to score! Always enjoyed my pop up campers and was nice to see one like it for a truck bed! You’re going to have a great time with it!

Loving the selection of vehicles. Never a dull moment when watching this channel. Thanks for the great video. Keep up the great work. 😁👍

That camper is cool. Its amazing it all works. Great find. I see you and your fishing buddy on a future excursion. I'd probably fix the cab heat and that lifter noise. It's always worse when it's cold.

I know this is a matter of personal preference, but this has to be my favorite Mavmobile of them all. I would really like to see him get the done down to the truck and use this more often.

That's so cool Mav! That's a hell of a set up for 1500 buckaronies!

Mav for Sandy's heating issue maybe start with a new thermostat it could be stuck open causing the no heat issue. Good luck and that camper is in awesome shape for the age of it. The previous owner/owners really took care of it.

Might have to open the blend door for the heater manually from under the hood for heat to blow through, usually on passenger side firewall.

I lived in Nebraska for years I know the feeling of that wind and telephones falling over and pop up snow showers and storms

❤Sandy! I love those camping slippers too. Looking forward to you adding desert to your menus!! TYFS

Man I had that exact truck as my first and you’ve maid me miss it so much keep up the great work Mav love your videos man

Mav that’s a pretty cool pop up slide in camper that you got!! I’ve never seen one with the fold down sides like that either!!! Pretty cool and very roomy I’d say!!!

I think your Bethany is from the 70's. We have a '68 Chief model (tow behind) pop-up. They were coral in color in the earlier years and the canvas secured to the body with snaps. It appears yours uses velcro, which I don't believe was around until later. Great campers in their Era. Definitely made to last.

I just stumbled upon your video. Well done young man. At 65, I can appreciate just what a great setup you have. Very nice topper and I have never seen one like it before. Great maiden voyage! Stay safe, God bless and have a great Christmas!

If you run30 synthetic blend, it might help quiet the engine. I’m a believer in it, run 40 in the summer 30 in the winter. You get the thickness of the oil and protection of the metals with the synthetic. I have a 92 Explorer, feels like I have more compression too. I have 200198 miles original engine….she is running strong. She was my daily driver to work. The lifters aren’t tapping as much too. I use Valvoline. Change it every 4500.