WE BOUGHT THE SMALLEST CAMPER EVER! //1983 Ashford Travel Trailer FULL TOUR
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- čas přidán 3. 09. 2022
- After playing around with the idea of purchasing a van, we came across this tiny vintage teardrop travel trailer on Facebook Marketplace. This is a 1983 Ashford Camper and once we saw it we knew we had to have it!
In this video, we pick up our camper and give you a full tour of this tiny home on wheels! Then, we head straight to the mountains to test out our new tiny camper.
Stay tuned for more videos!
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Looked like your ball hitch wasn't fully seated into the coupler, be careful to check that before pulling and spray White Lithium grease or WD40 in the coupler to make sure the catches move properly. Also with the safety chains ⛓️, cross them in a "X" (right side chain hooked on left catch, left on right) under the coupler so that if the trailer comes loose from the ball hitch the chains act as a cradle to help catch the coupler, keep it from slamming into the pavement and limits how much it can move side to side so it doesn't turn sideways and flip. If the chains hang very low give them a few twists so they not only shorten up and don't drag the ground but if the trailer comes loose it keeps it from swaying back and forth as much as you slow to a stop. Just leave enough slack so they don't get bound up in a tight turn maneuver. If it ever does comes loose DON'T hit the brakes hard!! Just slow to a stop a little at a time or it's going to slam your car and cause some bad damage. A lot of couplers have a loop or bent metal skid plate on the bottom so it can slide along the road until you stop without digging into the pavement, if yours doesn't I would recommend either replacing it with one that does or having someone weld one on. Nice little trailer you found! I would add a mosquitoe net behind the shelf so as you're cooking the bugs don't go inside to the lights. If you add a sink and water tank, put the tank under the trailer in front of the axles so the weight stays centered and doesn't cause the trailer to weave back and forth.
Thanks for the tips!
That’s all great advice
I'd always opt for lithium grease on a tow hitch. WD40 is great for immediate release/lubrication; but, it evaporates to nothing really quickly.
Excellent suggestions!!! ❤❤
@@simonblooddevaycompletely agree
The rear kitchen is pretty cool. I think I'd put some kind of retractable screen and/or curtain between the kitchen and the sleeping area.
I also think two doors on the rear would be better than one big door.
For coffee, I'd probably get a French press or moka pot, so you can just make coffee with the stove.
You guys are doing great ! I bought a Run Away camper for me and gal pal . Our first night went pretty good despite me getting punched and kicked about seven times . But we are back talking to each other again . Have fun ! 😊
😂😂😂😂
I'm only ½ way through watching the 1st video about Frodo. I already feel a sense of kindred spirits. My late husband and I were both lifelong campers, explorers and tourists. I look forward to seeing where your adventures will take you!
Congratulations on your new camper!! Can't wait to see the refurberation process! Have fun!
Thanks so much!
So adorable! I love teardrop size trailers and yours is so unique! Enjoy it to the fullest and looking forward to seeing your camping adventures!
Thank you so much!
My mom took a cooking class many years ago.
And she was showed putting Mac and cheese with tuna and Campbell's mushroom soup mixed together we loved it.
That sounds interesting. I'm gonna give that a try. Thank you.
That shocked me tbh, but I'm a Southern gal so
That camper is adorable! I can see how one can collect vintage campers.... I love me a vintage mobile home myself ❤
Safe travels from Texas
Frodo on the roads - what a treat! You guys gonna have a blast with that one.
I had a similar camper back in 1988-89. It was a homemade build from a carpenter friend and I paid him with 3 bottles of Rum and 24 cans of beers. I did Scandinavia and a bit of Europe with mine.
That sounds awesome. I think you got a good deal!
You two are awesome and I love your little camper too, cool 😎 Thanks for sharing 👌 👍
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ISO totally love it I've been building small trailers for over 20 years and I didn't even know about that one but that one is really really cute and I'm sure glad she found a good owners and I know you guys are going to give her a good home God bless happy campers 🧛🧛🧛❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Reminds me of campers I used to see at Grateful Dead shows!
Love it. Have fun. Missed you guys last week.
That's so sweet of you to say that you missed us last week. We will be back on the regular posting schedule from here on out!
This is like a vintage runaway camper! It’s really cool, I like it!
You guys are cool.. what a splendid little ahelter on wheels!
Beautiful camp trip ,gorgeous couple . Have fun with it
I love Frodo! I'm glad you found this camper and am looking forward to seeing the refurberations videos!
More to come!
Yay, looking forward to your camping trips. Cheers from England!!
Awesome! Thank you!
LOL FRODO!! What a great name the little guy. 😂
I think so too!
Awesome, find. Enjoy the outdoors 💯.Good times.
Love the vintage look, brings back some memories!
That's what drew us to it initially
That camper is ADORABLE!
Enjoy it to the fullest. I had 75 Boler and loved it and foolishly sold it when I bought a trailer set up at a camp ground. I paid $3K Cdn, now, you can’t get one for under $10K Cdn. I wanted one because I had a Tercel that I hauled it with, then bought a corolla and you didn’t even know it was behind you. Thanks for sharing!
When backing a trailer, turn the steering wheel towards the problem. For example, If the trailer is going towards the passenger side, turn the steering wheel towards the passenger side. Remember this and you will master backing trailers.
Note: The shorter the trailer the faster the trailer will get out of alignment with the car/truck. Back slowly.
What a great little camper, and a terrific experience. Tbat is perfect. Great video.
A plus, keep it coming!
Congrats guys on your new adventures and camper. Looking forward to seeing what modifications u make along the way to suit u guys!! ✌️
Us too! We have some grand plans for it!
That looks like a fun project 😀
Love your new micro camper 😍
I would love to find a little camper like that it looks so awesome
This was cool have lots of fun.
You guys might the smallest Aliner trailer that travels small but folds up or the clipper. Both of those are probably around the same weight, but both would allow you to stand and have much newer components. I loved my 1987 Coleman Columbia tent trailer that is about the same footprint as your trailer, maybe wider, but opens up so nice for summer camping!
I don't think I'd feel safe in one of those campers that are solid on the bottom but tent on top. Someone could literally stab you in your sleep, right through the tent material. I know that the chances of that aren't high but I'm paranoid. Lol I just don't like the safety aspect, it doesn't seem so safe. Maybe if I were to see one up close or go in one, I'd think completely different, actually I know I would.
Omg that's sooo cute. ❤
What a cute camper! I hope you have fun with it. Greetings from Germany, Marco ❤🌞😅👍
Thanks! 😃
Such a sweet couple. I think that was my takeaway from the video. You two make coupling look so sweet. 😊
I begged my wife to go camping!! So I bought a pop up camper and it rained and everything at the Campground was flooded!!! Now 15 yrs later and 3 campers later we got a permanent site and a Beautiful Rockwood Roo 23ss travel trailer ❤❤❤❤!!! Life is Good 😊..God bless all...
Two Kids Out Having Fun --------- Eating Life With A Spoon -------- The Way It Should Be ------- Great Video
Hi! New sub here. We just found you guys this morning and we like your little camper. It reminds us a lot of ours. Similar shape but ours is a little bit bigger. We have really been enjoying ours as well and you're right that lots of people smile, point, and start conversations because of having a unique camper. And yes, so much better gas mileage than with a larger rig. Looking forward to watching more of your videos!
Their videos are great! Def worth a subscribe
Thanks so much! We have only used it a handful of times so far, but we love it already. Can't wait to make some updates and make it our own!
@@TheAwkwardTourists Absolutely. It's amazing how a few little customizations here and there can make such a big difference. Even little things like Command Hooks by the door for hanging keys really help.
Awesome content and people 🔥👍🏾
That things is cool !!!!
Cool, you guys are great.
That is awesome 👌 I would love something like that, by the way I loved your video ❤
Im really looking forward to making one of these
It's the perfect size for weekend camping.
I have a tiny trailer like that and I’m sitting in mine now watching you😂
Very cool and nice cute 😊
It's perfect ❤
That's so cute. I love one and I'm only 5ft2
Now, that's cool 😎
You two are so cool I see A lot of love
Thank you!
BLUETTI power stations are great for camping. They have something for everyone.
Wicked love it.
looking forward to all the ,refurberations, vlogs ;)
Us too!
I like watching videos like these...but I have to say....I've been divorced for 8 years now and I have not dated anyone during that time, but seeing you two and the relationship you have, is really making my feel lonely. In other words, you two seem to have a lovely relationship :)
Well I've been divorced for two years and am absolutely loving the freedom to go camping and do other excursions at a moments notice! Ya just got to make the most out of it!
I Love You Two! The mini camper is So Cool! Great video you two! Congrats! Best Regards!
hi that is very nice its a square drop i love it
I actually love it and would use this!
I really like shows like this there are a couple of you that I watch on youtube
Reminds me of a teardrop camper. Congrats
We were looking at those too. This is the same size as teardrops, maybe even a bit smaller
This Beautiful For You Both I Love It...People Who Stare Are Very Jealous They Arent You And They Are Intersted In It. You Have No Payments And Fix It Sweet As It Is Ad You Both❤❤
This camper is perfect for me
With the tuna and can of cream of mushroom soup and some pea and carrots a little bit of onion powder and for just one box of Mac half a can of soup would work use half and freeze half for another day my children always loved it and if children eat it you have done a good job as I think any way
Kevin is a genius with the Reeses
He certainly thinks so 😂
@@TheAwkwardTourists I am just bitter I didn't think about it first. Don't worry I will be fine.
Cool camper. I like it. Subscribed.
Thanks for the sub!
Maybe get a pour over coffee strainer dripper and a gooseneck tea kettle works great for camping 😊
I love it great trailer.
Thank you! We are excited
Very cute and great size for huling behind just about anything.
Congratulations!!! Have fun !! Just separate the electrics from the propane tank!
Outside kitchen. It good in windy desert camping good luck hope you get better tires
I love it
Forget the electic coffee maker get a percolator for the stove top.
I would love that for just me but If I Had a significant other with me I don't want to crawl over each other lol😂
I love the camper
We've been together for 10 years so we've done worse things lol
You just got another subscriber y'all. I like the editors cuts at the end as well. Is there any updates on this little camper?
Renovation video coming soon!
Trailing pro tip #1. Drive with at least one extra tire mounted on a wheel (sucks waiting 2 hours for AAA to show and on that note...) #1a. Get AAA rv & trailer coverage (really sucks waiting another two hours for AAA to return with a mounted trailer tire) #2. Watch your speed! Nothing worse that trailer sway over 65 mph. Learned all of the above the hard way, haha, and I like you both too much for it to happen to you.
Good advice! Thanks
Just subbed. Yall are the cutest. My wife and I aspire to be like yall. we are about ready to get something going soon for some camping and traveling and somethin like this is in the cards, but Id like to build it from scratch. Did yall ever do a like/dislike or things you would change on this little thing. Would be super interested in some updates or comments on things needed changed. salute!
Cute 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Definitely would move the propane tank and battery outside to vent .smoke and co alarm are a must also
That's what we are thinking
😢Some van conversions use an air tight box with a vent to the outside for the propane. Assuming the fridge is electric, switching to 1 pound propane bottles would probably handle your needs.
People Who Stare Are In Awe of Your Camper and Its Adorable If It Works For You Great Treat It With TLCAnd Care For It As It Will Take Care Of You In Time Of Trouble Trust In The Lord He Blessed You People To Get It❤❤❤
Cool camper
Bloody hell I'd venture a guess that my 2011 Ford Fiesta could haul this awesome little thing. :P
Sweet 😋
New subsciber here have fun and enjoy life is what I say
no i am builing one even smaller ( 1000mm 1000mm 900mm = outside, 800mm 900mm 500mm = inside ) ( for my bike )
Hi there
Welcome to micro camping !!!!!
We have a go pod micro caravan ...the coolest caravan ever ...try one of these!!!!!!!!!
El gaz junto al power Bank, te hará volar
Nice❤❤❤
Looks great,but for my old age would like a small kitchen inside and a little bathroom
I’d recommend taller tires. U might have to move the fenders up but it will tow way better and have way less flats. The tiny tires will give you trouble if you do long distance.
You just need a bigger pure sine wave inverter , a lifepo4 battery and an MPPT Solar charge controller
Square wave inverter should work. The inverter you have is too small for the current requirement of your coffee pot. Your inverter looks like a 300 watt, possibly 400 watt.
I want this camper 😂
What happened to the refurb videos? Did the project get pushed to the side for now? Would love to see what you managed to achieve with the tiny camper!
We're about 90% done with the camper, just have to put the finishing touches on! It was hard to get done with our schedule
There is one of these in a yard in Connecticut I want it so bad.
Hey tuna Mac! That’s what I ate a lot! I thought I was the only one who did this.
That's our camping go to!
It looks so small but it’s pretty big inside just like ours that we just got excepted like a medium size but it looks like a large inside. We are going to spend the night in it tomorrow for the first night. We have to set everything up. I’m so excited we will be on, our speedboat all day at the river and then instead of going home every day, which is a 10 minute drive but we have to still grab lunch bug spray and everything tomorrow we just got it from one of my dad‘s friends because they got an RV but a lot of people think it’s way better than a camper, but I think they are equal and we might be bringing my dog will probably take turns going we have three dogs, but one of them doesn’t like water only to do will probably bring my German Shepherd, the most so I’m excited but I think that is a long enough sentence so I’ll stop bye❤❤❤🎉🎉😂😂
Coleman makes a drip coffeemaker that runs on propane. I have had 1 for 2 years and I love it. Check it out and you’ll love it too
That was the fastest coupling ever!
A stero stove is cheap and for coffee and heating up canned foods it's great for a back up
Just a thought, the flammable tank of propane might not like being next to electrical # sparky # things.
I've heard they don't get along well.
Just a saftey tip move the electric or propane thats an explosion waiting to happen considering this stuff will bounce around say that tank or a line comes lose and then you have a short in the electric boom
Instant coffee while camping..😅
Nice