I bought the CHEAPEST Camper off of Facebook Marketplace

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  • čas přidán 9. 11. 2023
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    I bought this camper a few years back off of Facebook Marketplace. It may look rough, but it was cheap...and I love cheap. There are a couple of things that need to be done before taking it out camping. I need to get it into the back of my truck, but the jacks are broken and my truck sits too high. It's also full of bees and wasps, which is super awesome. Let's see if I ever make it camping, or if it falls out of my truck going down the road.
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Komentáře • 421

  • @Mjansen77
    @Mjansen77 Před 7 měsíci +235

    Dude, I am so proud of you! I dont give a shit what any hater says, you took something most people would take to the dump and put life back into it. Starting a family especially while owning your own business and creating jobs for others is no easy, OR CHEAP, task. Dont need luxury, need it to be dependable so you and your wife can have those special moments. Not enough people in the world like you anymore; hat's off to ya!

    • @truckcampinglifemag
      @truckcampinglifemag Před 7 měsíci +9

      I have to agree. if you were my son I would be one proud papa. I was just like this when I was a boy and it carried me through life.

    • @stevennagley3407
      @stevennagley3407 Před 6 měsíci +3

      There are plenty of people in and out of the CZcams community, most outside of the social media content don’t care about making money and enjoying a life, however there are a few that bleed these videos that build there business and stoical media salary, just how times are nowadays

    • @markgordon8146
      @markgordon8146 Před 5 měsíci +2

      I don't give a shit either. Nice rig.

  • @dennispitcher8437
    @dennispitcher8437 Před 7 měsíci +115

    Been a welder/machinist most of my life. Your welds and designs are way better than some of the so called "trained professionals" I've seen. I would definitely trust your work.

    • @bossaudio12
      @bossaudio12 Před 7 měsíci

      Nah come on man, those welds are decent but definitely not better than any professional

    • @dennispitcher8437
      @dennispitcher8437 Před 7 měsíci +4

      @@bossaudio12 I said "SOME"... I've seen welds on buildings built by professional union shops that looked like snot. I used to repair failed welds from NDI teams that inspected panels for new bridges being shipped out. These welds had terrible roll over or undercuts. His welds aren't perfect but better than some I have seen and he does it for fun.

    • @radstayathomedad9178
      @radstayathomedad9178 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Some would say you half a$$ed it I would say you whole a$$ed it. Honestly you took trash and made it something useful again good job whole a$$ing it!

    • @bossaudio12
      @bossaudio12 Před 7 měsíci

      @radstayathomedad9178 nice job censoring yourself water brain

  • @the_truck_farmer
    @the_truck_farmer Před 7 měsíci +45

    The thoroughness of your camper repairs are admirable. Nothing at all to be ashamed of. In fact like you mentioned, the repairs you did were much stronger than original factory work.
    I too have an old cheap truck camper I’ve been putting off rebuilding the back entry door that’s falling apart and doesn’t latch properly. I don’t have access to all the materials or tools (nice mag drill!) but will eventually work on it when it comes up to be it’s turn amongst all my other broken projects 😂

  • @guysevedz3581
    @guysevedz3581 Před 7 měsíci +10

    After watching you for half a year, I finally figured out why what my connection is to your story. My grandfather grew up in the Depression, then was at Pearl Harbor, from a poor family, a total of 8 brothers and sisters. He wasn't a craber, but evertyhing he did he did it himself, and figured it out himself. He built his own porches, garage, sheds, added a second living room to his mobile home (double wide). He did everything by himself. It is a lost work ethic in general but I'm glad you have it and work hard.

  • @elwin_tjustice45
    @elwin_tjustice45 Před 7 měsíci +78

    Dude, I love that you just do normal people stuff. It makes me want to come hang out and fix stuff with you.

    • @Mark-sd7fc
      @Mark-sd7fc Před 7 měsíci +2

      I’m starting to think he’s ? Normal?

    • @thewitt76
      @thewitt76 Před 7 měsíci +1

      For real, he's just giving all the BRO vibes

    • @Jaypher
      @Jaypher Před 6 měsíci

      are youtubers not suppose to do normal stuff? lol

  • @beachobsession29
    @beachobsession29 Před 7 měsíci +7

    You are a talented young man. Who can design and build outta scrap. Not everyone can do that. Your a MacGyver for sure.
    Thanks for being you. An inspiring hard working young man.

  • @wreckanchor
    @wreckanchor Před 7 měsíci +5

    I think your repairs are very creative and look sound to me. You took something sketchy and brought it back to life and will be able to enjoy it for more years. Respect.

  • @Gocartnut96
    @Gocartnut96 Před 7 měsíci +21

    some pretty great work honestly, it may not look the best but most people don't know how much thought and time it really took to make this work.

    • @Mikesacco1B
      @Mikesacco1B Před 7 měsíci

      Great content. Keep it coming.

  • @robert-gg6dh
    @robert-gg6dh Před 7 měsíci +29

    I love seeing u work on that camper. My brother is who sold it to you. Glad you’re bringing it back to life

    • @fvsoutherngirl
      @fvsoutherngirl  Před 6 měsíci +4

      Wow that’s crazy! I think it was in Severn by CATnorth if I remember correctly.

    • @robert-gg6dh
      @robert-gg6dh Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@fvsoutherngirl yes it was. Good memory. His name is Tommy. Glad your enjoying it and I love watching all your videos. You’re definitely a hard working man. Keep it up

  • @c0ck_l2oach75
    @c0ck_l2oach75 Před 7 měsíci +5

    People like you are what propels these types of sales still. One man's trash is another man's treasure. Awesome work from a down to earth dude.

  • @rodrogers6895
    @rodrogers6895 Před 6 měsíci +4

    While I have never restored a pickup camper, I have totally rehabbed an old coachman travel trailer.
    There’s a real sense of satisfaction and rebuilding something that’s worn out or broken down and making it usable again.

  • @procommenterman5676
    @procommenterman5676 Před 6 měsíci +1

    In 1980, when I was 19, I bolted my truck camper to the floor of my
    1972 Ford F-250 Camper Special with a threaded rod and steel plates.

  • @FreezyAbitKT7A
    @FreezyAbitKT7A Před 2 měsíci +3

    There is a giant pile of those campers in Williston North Dakota since 2018

  • @jerryq1000
    @jerryq1000 Před 7 měsíci +3

    You are definitely the best backyard engineer I've ever seen.

  • @Rlaplante73
    @Rlaplante73 Před 6 měsíci +3

    To say I'm impressed is an understatement. Great job!

  • @NoneyaTexasontheback20
    @NoneyaTexasontheback20 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Crabber welds are the best! 😂

  • @mikesh3201
    @mikesh3201 Před měsícem +1

    Your ability to improvise and conquer obstacles are very impressive. Well done, Luke.

  • @jeffreylord8172
    @jeffreylord8172 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great to see your abilities at fabrication from junk, sorry, I mean treasures.
    Congratulations on marrying that lovely lady.

  • @SaltySouthTexan
    @SaltySouthTexan Před 5 měsíci

    Young man, you’re giving this old man hope for some of the future of this country. So good to see someone with such work ethic, such ingenuity, and such enthusiasm and willing to do things themselves and make due with what you have. We’ve become a throw it away society, good to see you salvage and repair things. KUDOS! Keep doing your thing

  • @royphelps6377
    @royphelps6377 Před 7 měsíci

    Luke, very nice work and creative. I love when ingenuity takes over and you can use what's at hand to get the job done. Your metal scrap pile contains some really nice metal so you can easily put your skills to work. Keep it going...and on the cheap. Love it!

  • @mikkimichele51014
    @mikkimichele51014 Před 7 měsíci

    Your ingenuity and ability to visualize then make it a reality is so awesome!!!!

  • @JS-kd7jf
    @JS-kd7jf Před 7 měsíci +1

    I personally think you done a SPLENDID JOB at repairing that camper,, I think as a side/off season JOB,, you should take up FABRICATION AS A SIDE BUISENESS TO HELP OUT ON BILLS ETC. AND FUTURE CRABBING EQUIPMENT! from what I just witnessed in this video,, YOU HAVE THE SKILLS!!! I honestly think you need to study on that!!

  • @mikeanderson2730
    @mikeanderson2730 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I must say that the repair on this camper is fully adequate. When i was young i always made too sturdy repairs, lasting long after the item that was repaired was scrapped. This is a good way to make the whole thing age together. Camper on a truckbed is truly sweet, and if you clean it well and put in new matresses it´s almost sanitary. Go for it!

  • @grayeagleswolves
    @grayeagleswolves Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hello Luke I'm impressed with you I've just gotta say I have a Caribou truck camper and we've had an accident with it Now you've taught me how to fix it thank you man I really appreciate it

  • @briantaylor3133
    @briantaylor3133 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Ingenuity at its finest. Awesome job

  • @jamesdoyle7317
    @jamesdoyle7317 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I am probably 2 or 3 times your age, but you always amaze me in your work ethics and ingenuity on whatever you set your mind too. Great job and keep those videos coming.

  • @darrenpautzke3795
    @darrenpautzke3795 Před měsícem

    You are my hero, my kind of man. You have a good mind and see things that many folks cannot. Thank you for your inspiration for me to tackle the projects I have to do. 🤔

  • @fireguymel
    @fireguymel Před 7 měsíci +2

    People call me a hoarder for my scrap pile but they all come calling when they need something

  • @papagrim9777
    @papagrim9777 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Always love these build vids! Im sure "I can use that for something" will be on my tonbstone.

  • @genis8530
    @genis8530 Před 6 měsíci

    Scabbing together a camper is what makes it fun, many camping trips laying in the bunk coming up with new things to improve my camper.

  • @johncantrell8884
    @johncantrell8884 Před 7 měsíci

    You are awesome! Dreams are what u make em', anyone can just buy better. The lost art of reward is what u highlight, pure props and praise 👏.

  • @buddygray1566
    @buddygray1566 Před 7 měsíci +3

    "MacGyver," is the nick name my girl gave me. Ill pass it on to you. Look him up, years back there was a tv show named after him.

  • @CandEAdventures
    @CandEAdventures Před 7 měsíci +1

    This boat part box truck mad max style Frankenstein is beautiful! She looks sturdy as hell. Time to bring her to the west coast and give Dungeness season a try!

  • @JohnVH-diy
    @JohnVH-diy Před 5 měsíci

    I got a similar camper situation. Love your junk pile. Almost as kool as mine. I’ve been fixing up junk using good junk for the last 50 years. You’re doing great. There’s a lot of satisfaction doing it this way. Keep it up. A lot of young people these days don’t know which way to turn a bolt.

  • @nitaihammari6994
    @nitaihammari6994 Před 6 měsíci

    The best comedy descriptions follow your clever and appropriate handywork. What a gift!

  • @benpersinger4600
    @benpersinger4600 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Been following your content for a bit. Nice work on the fabricating. I run a construction company and can appreciate the challenges of running a business. I frequently find myself putting things together out of the scrap scrap pile. Happy holidays from Alaska!

  • @dananderson3077
    @dananderson3077 Před 7 měsíci

    Wow....great project....glad found your site!

  • @mamawlife7852
    @mamawlife7852 Před 2 měsíci

    I've been watching nomad living the last week or so and have been watching rebuilds of vans and campers for this life style. When I saw this camper I clicked on it thinking I was watching another but it's you! Lol. I'll still see what you do with it. 😊 well, I wanted to see the inside!

  • @jenfountain9804
    @jenfountain9804 Před 7 měsíci

    Your ingenuity is amazing!

  • @kimberlysparks3824
    @kimberlysparks3824 Před 7 měsíci

    Wow! Very clever. Good job Luke

  • @grimm3040
    @grimm3040 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Really sad I didnt get to see this beast go down Mountain road. Kudos on getting it done with scrap and hard work. Keep it up Luke!

  • @bradcox4864
    @bradcox4864 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Smart man !! Keep up the good work !

  • @A-DUBCLUB
    @A-DUBCLUB Před 7 měsíci

    For real i feel this ingenuity attitude of fix and make do with wat u got is wat our parents grew up with and as time went on it didnt get past on thru the next generation and was eventually lost in translation. Its not even abt money. Its all abt being creative and using that head of yours to find solutions to a problem

  • @bryansnell
    @bryansnell Před 7 měsíci +1

    This is awesome man. Great ingenuity! I keep scrap around my shop to be able to do this stuff too.

  • @danielrandolph9170
    @danielrandolph9170 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I remember already watching you work & fix & loaded your camper on your good truck ?

    • @danhiggins7798
      @danhiggins7798 Před 7 měsíci +1

      It was on shorts

    • @Hazeyoazz
      @Hazeyoazz Před 7 měsíci

      His shorts just captivate the video very well, I thought the same thing and was like “oh, he uploaded the short of this”.

  • @Bob45906
    @Bob45906 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Keep that motivation kid.

  • @ToddStull
    @ToddStull Před 6 měsíci +3

    Nice work on the truck mounts! I didn't want to pay the thousand bux either and was about to make my own but at the last minute ended up scoring a used set from an rv dealer for $300 so wasn’t a bad deal and lucked out that it was the exact model# to fit my year truck.

  • @mavision6525
    @mavision6525 Před 2 měsíci

    These kinds of videos are great because rather than junk it, you repair it and then use it. Great job.

  • @paulhunt598
    @paulhunt598 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Luke,
    You make your channel fun to watch. I know nothing about fishing or crabbing to but you make your life in and around the water very interesting.
    I have done everything for myself all if .my life. I didn't know that there could be other options. I was too poor in my youth to even explore any options. In spite of DIY attitude I have tried to do things professionally. I spent my entire career in maintenance where I "mastered" many trade skills, but really mastered only a few. At 67 I am still exploring new skills and still a DIY champion. When I was 65ish my wife let me build the dream shop. 4600sf building now has 14k vehicle lift and a pretty extensive machine shop. The house shop is just for woodworking. An old man shouldn't be having as much fun as I am.
    New campers are just as cheap and sketchy as old campers. They are pretty and cost more, but are still junk. I have owned and cursed both.
    I look back at a lifetime of DIY. Some of my work shows all the marks of inadequate skill and "poverty" limitations, but we have been happy. I retired younger and wealthier than my co-workers, much of that involved your kind of thrift.

  • @user-wk9wq8yq5u
    @user-wk9wq8yq5u Před 2 měsíci

    It’s great to see a younger person improvise make it up as you go along. I’ve tried drawing plans for a project and I just can’t do it.

  • @__cadlea8638
    @__cadlea8638 Před 7 měsíci

    I love these videos so much. Thanks for putting such hard work into these videos for us to enjoy

  • @mlease1
    @mlease1 Před 6 měsíci

    I know I am probably late but no joke need more of these videos, would love to see you do more diy to the trailer and fix it up! Just found your channel and hooked already!

  • @waynem4844
    @waynem4844 Před 3 měsíci

    Very creative!!! Love watching your adventures

  • @mattwaters6987
    @mattwaters6987 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice rebuild Luke. Keep it up and enjoy! Happy camping!

  • @DebbiAnn2
    @DebbiAnn2 Před 6 měsíci

    How I wish I would come across a find like this!!! How awesome!❤

  • @shelbycobra429
    @shelbycobra429 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Dude, you can tell all those welders/haters to mind their own business. You did an excellent job right there for less the amount of money most of them would've. Be proud of yourself. 🎉

  • @renesantana5731
    @renesantana5731 Před 2 měsíci

    All I can say is I wish I was like you. Great job...it's old but priceless now!

  • @blackdog1234567890
    @blackdog1234567890 Před 7 měsíci

    Very nice job. You definitely have the skill sets to accomplish much on your own. Bravo

  • @lawannaard9148
    @lawannaard9148 Před 7 měsíci

    Jack of all trades master of none. You are the best man to be had. Lucky girl! Keep him no matter what!

  • @jeffreygearhart1841
    @jeffreygearhart1841 Před měsícem

    Structural Threshold was perfect!

  • @dougwymer7210
    @dougwymer7210 Před 6 měsíci

    I'm proud of you too !!!

  • @tortugalisa4748
    @tortugalisa4748 Před měsícem +1

    "I hit my head, I heard an echo" 😂😂😂

  • @andycorcoran3556
    @andycorcoran3556 Před 6 měsíci

    Impressive work definitely looks amazing

  • @SaltySouthTexan
    @SaltySouthTexan Před 5 měsíci

    Man, sometimes CZcams’s algorithm says hey dummy, watch this guy, and all you can do is say…THANK YOU! So refreshing to see a positive person

  • @kkibett
    @kkibett Před 7 měsíci

    I'm glad I found a real human being, more power to you Luke!

  • @baysideauto
    @baysideauto Před 7 měsíci

    Good job sir , great fabrication work, , I'm in Bear Creek with a waterfront hardly ever comment but always watch and like your videos. I'm 51 born and raised in Dundalk..

  • @thudtrades1850
    @thudtrades1850 Před 7 měsíci

    Ready to rock Luke... Come on down to Hatteras, hang out and drum fish with us!

  • @Rustlas
    @Rustlas Před měsícem

    This is the greatest thing I've ever seen. You are one handy dude. I love everything you just did im super impressed

  • @Monaninja
    @Monaninja Před 7 měsíci +3

    Love DIY projects. I wish I could weld without a jacket. I have to cover up every inch of my body so I don’t feel the sparks, my pain tolerance isn’t that high 😅

  • @BackyardDad1
    @BackyardDad1 Před 7 měsíci

    What a great project. It is so satisfying to make something out of a scrap pile

  • @wh8085
    @wh8085 Před 6 měsíci

    Glad I ran across your video ! Kudos on your fab work ! Awesome job !

  • @BIGJEEPTRUCK
    @BIGJEEPTRUCK Před 2 měsíci

    Super proud of you Luke

  • @user-sh4iq2ue8l
    @user-sh4iq2ue8l Před 4 měsíci

    Great job salvaging that disaster!

  • @David53D
    @David53D Před 6 měsíci

    You are actually a genius at what you do.

  • @jimmyspoon1477
    @jimmyspoon1477 Před 7 měsíci +1

    When you have the tools and technology you can do anything. Great job as a kid we had overhead campers and putting it in and out as a kid with my DAD oh shit "ptsd".lol yall be safe ✌️

  • @tamaraflinn1049
    @tamaraflinn1049 Před 6 měsíci

    I’m so proud of you. Great skills

  • @animalkelly2987
    @animalkelly2987 Před 3 měsíci

    Luke is definitely '"Popular Mechanic" material with this video!

  • @SweetStuffAustin
    @SweetStuffAustin Před 7 měsíci

    This is my favorite video yet! ❤

  • @pnwrving9841
    @pnwrving9841 Před 3 měsíci

    I am loving the work you did! Hopefully you will do some more work on it I would love to see it!

  • @duaneayers6117
    @duaneayers6117 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Looks Great for a homemade job 👍

  • @tsb-2489
    @tsb-2489 Před 2 měsíci

    Dude! You are creative and industrious! Even better than that, you aren't bound to some high society social standing contract. Keep on rolling!

  • @kellydawson2988
    @kellydawson2988 Před 7 měsíci

    Loved how you turned someone’s trash into a treasure that will keep making memories

  • @Gengear
    @Gengear Před 6 měsíci

    Pretty genius ideas for sure. Nice work!

  • @billjamison2877
    @billjamison2877 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I truly admire you! Like yourself, I was the guy that could "fix" almost everything with what I had in my multiple piles of stuff! My neighbors would always track me down when they needed something rigged together. We're the ones that will survive when it all hits the fan! HA!

  • @aleho1
    @aleho1 Před 6 měsíci

    Humble bro! And good work, not even questionable in any way!

  • @John-ph8rq
    @John-ph8rq Před 3 měsíci

    No shade here - I'm totally impressed with your ability!!

  • @ericneering6357
    @ericneering6357 Před 5 měsíci

    I gotta say we know the boats are because the boats from the 60s and 70s are still here. Where is all the leftover boats from the 90s and the 2000s where are they? They’re gone they love your stuff. Keep putting it on me.

  • @grego109r
    @grego109r Před 7 měsíci

    Hell yeah brother ! Congratulations to you and your bride ... keep on keeping on , from Connecticut :P

  • @user-dx2cj4rs6d
    @user-dx2cj4rs6d Před 6 měsíci

    PROUD OF YOURSELF..........WELL YOU OUGHT TO BE THATS SOME GOOD WORK...AND WELDING.

  • @robertweigandt9449
    @robertweigandt9449 Před 3 měsíci

    Luke I think it is awesome that you have the vision to do it all from scrap!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @themerchantofmandalore
    @themerchantofmandalore Před 7 měsíci

    This country needs more Lukes.

  • @Midwest..
    @Midwest.. Před 7 měsíci +1

    Good work and nice restoration 😊

  • @mr.jimbusiness6326
    @mr.jimbusiness6326 Před měsícem

    "looks pretty good, cause you cant see it from my house" im stealing that line

  • @Mr-er6fg
    @Mr-er6fg Před 7 měsíci

    Ive been a welder/fabricater/junker for 50 years. You are fine! You should be proud!

  • @jodyconley6634
    @jodyconley6634 Před 6 měsíci

    Iv always wanted to fix up an old camper you are doing good.livingmy dream.

  • @billg4630
    @billg4630 Před 6 měsíci

    Used overhead camper for years...i loved it..nothing fancy but did the job well...have a dedicated on off set up will make itmore enjoyable

  • @jameshudgins7312
    @jameshudgins7312 Před 7 měsíci

    This is one of my favorite videos.

  • @enjoylife7030
    @enjoylife7030 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You are more talented in your young age then you give yourself credit for. I am hoping to find some time to learn how to weld when my teenagers are finally out of the house! It is such a useful thing to know how to do and be able to fabricate.

  • @jaydub1380
    @jaydub1380 Před 7 měsíci

    That is so awesome you did all that with scraps. I think the ultimate irony was at the 17:31 mark there was one last bee flying into view as if not to be forgotten LOL. Safe travels

  • @jstratten5326
    @jstratten5326 Před 5 měsíci

    You are so adorable and resourceful!