1000+ Mile Roadtrip Home in a 1977 F350 Camper! Will we Make It?

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  • This 1977 Ford F350 Camper has been taken care of for a long time but had been sitting before we flew out to Oregon to road trip it over 1000 miles back to San Diego. Will we make it?
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  • @Thecraig909
    @Thecraig909  Před rokem +30

    If you enjoyed this video don't forget to drop a like and SUBSCRIBE! The next video is a wild one for sure!

    • @jonlennon3348
      @jonlennon3348 Před rokem +1

      Is that your wife? She seems really sweet,you are a lucky guy.

    • @robertobuenrostro2781
      @robertobuenrostro2781 Před rokem +2

      Now that's Roadkill. 👨‍🔧

    • @agworld64
      @agworld64 Před rokem

      Can't wait for the next one! Liked! czcams.com/video/qOXEDZ2jcvU/video.html

  • @TylerDuysen
    @TylerDuysen Před rokem +16

    the wingnut for the breather was on the passenger fender before he shut the hood at 6:13 or so it looked like it was this things pretty mint tip the generator brushes are probably out which is why it wont put out anything (a way to tell is fire it up if it seems like its revving high the generator needs new brushes) if its not there fuses behind the control panel that may have popped

  • @mitchlesko4674
    @mitchlesko4674 Před rokem +18

    What an amazing video Craig, I’ve supported since the start of the 71 f100 build and can truly say this was one of my favorites ever. You should totally do more road trips in unknown classics!! All respect and love!

  • @j.markkrzystofiak9907
    @j.markkrzystofiak9907 Před rokem +10

    6.4 mpg is solid for a 460. Running good. If you hit 7.5, probably had the wind at your back.

    • @richardbates2367
      @richardbates2367 Před 7 měsíci

      My momma's is a EFI bored 0.30 over in a 96 Ford f250 super cab long bed aode 4speed automatic transmission with overdrive 3.55 gears and gets 10mpg that's it

  • @mr.intensity2685
    @mr.intensity2685 Před rokem +10

    Ok, Craig, I've always considered a road trip a real test for a relationship. You survived a lengthy ordeal in a vintage RV, with numerous issues, no A/C, and you're been together 2 years? Start looking at rings. She's a Saint!

    • @Camaron9769
      @Camaron9769 Před rokem

      that's all I could think about lol this woman loves him

  • @jamesworkman686
    @jamesworkman686 Před rokem +9

    Ready to see what you bought from the Soddy collocation

  • @kenmatthews6476
    @kenmatthews6476 Před rokem +5

    That thing is sweet and perfect for the San Diego since it’s in Padres’ colors.

  • @johnsarian_cu
    @johnsarian_cu Před rokem +4

    Somebody's trying to one-up Solomon.....hehe. 😉Seriously, once you drove up it looked like a Solomon find. Ford's galore.

  • @IggnantOG
    @IggnantOG Před rokem +2

    I had a Ford back in the day and I traveled a lot. My mechanic rebuilt my carb and put the smallest jets possible in it and it got great mileage. Still had all the power. Nice truck.

  • @grayeagleswolves
    @grayeagleswolves Před rokem +1

    Hello I just found your channel and I have to say I love your Rv its beautiful

  • @mrmoss149
    @mrmoss149 Před rokem +1

    Way cool. You never cease to impress. Thanks for sharing

  • @nealcoppola9963
    @nealcoppola9963 Před rokem +1

    The Adjustment you made to the Steering Box is not for reducing play in steering wheel side to side (although it will help) that Adjust is for Preload on the shaft in the box to help keep steering wheel on center. If over Adjusted it will increase effort needed to turn steering wheel or make steering stick if way over adjusted. Hope this Helps.

  • @Project_Low_Expectations

    This thing is NICE!!! I’m almost 48 years old and I don’t remember ever seeing these things THIS clean!

  • @richardconklin1450
    @richardconklin1450 Před rokem +2

    Great looking ride. Good luck to anyone finding the same one in such nice condition anywhere. 👍

  • @vintagespeed
    @vintagespeed Před rokem +2

    i spent my whole childhood in the front bunk of one of those at Glamis. very cool camper.

  • @terrymoffett1356
    @terrymoffett1356 Před 7 měsíci

    A year after the video was posted, but informative and easy listening. And I agree …. It’s a good looking old rig.

  • @MichellsAdventures
    @MichellsAdventures Před rokem

    We had one of these when I was a kid. Super badass! Ours had red interior and paint. This is totally giving me flashbacks. Hooray for country campers!

  • @paulgardner4931
    @paulgardner4931 Před rokem +1

    We own a 1997 Mazda Bongo camper and I'm a certified zip tie technician 😂, they are what is holding the camper together.

  • @autometaldirect
    @autometaldirect Před rokem +1

    Such a killer find! Love it. Thank you for bringing us along 🙌

  • @MrLarrygwalker
    @MrLarrygwalker Před rokem

    I really enjoyed watching this. Great Job Thanks for Sharing. 😎👍

  • @aidena3308
    @aidena3308 Před rokem

    U give me so much motivation to go work on my truck I’m 15 and have learned so much by watching your videos I have a 1986 f150 two door short bed 5 litter 2wd and I love watching your videos thanks for helping me and I hope to meet u some day

  • @kevinwright1551
    @kevinwright1551 Před rokem +2

    Vary awesome indeed. Vary sweet camper. Awesome. Keep up the great work. Okay.

  • @davidbowman9494
    @davidbowman9494 Před rokem +1

    More please! Awesome RV. Makes me want one

  • @smsjr36
    @smsjr36 Před rokem +2

    Try upgrading your carburetor to fuel injection and change the gear ratio in your axle. It should help your fuel economy go up

  • @christopherreynolds8873

    Great video. That generator probably runs off the main tanks of the RV. Looks like an Onan, so if did not have oil it would not start. Enjoy the trip.

  • @fordfandiecast
    @fordfandiecast Před rokem +2

    Sweet rig. Love the paint scheme. I see that Bronco and thought maybe you were buying that

  • @lilorbielilorbie2496
    @lilorbielilorbie2496 Před rokem +2

    About 45 mins from my house is a 1971 Bump side version of this. It's been sitting in the same spot for at least 5 years that I know of. Given the age /era of this truck. I'm kinda surprised that the fog lights are not Per-Lux's. They were the in thing back when this truck was new. I always wanted a pair but could never afford some.

  • @agentofficerthomasa.porter107

    Wow, 45 Years Young🚌& You'al Are Going Home🏡🛻On A Big Wing🛩& A Big Prayer🙏WOW😅! I Would Be Conerned About Driving Just 1 Mile Down The Road🛣. You Got Some Mosta🐂Balls To Take This Trip🛣Delivery😱! Good Luck🤠

  • @jamesluke7377
    @jamesluke7377 Před rokem +1

    If you drove to Eastern KS, people would assume you were driving to LMC for an F350 rebuild kit. LMAO! 🤣😂

  • @tompreciado863
    @tompreciado863 Před rokem

    That’s cool that you got to experience this trip with your girl, can’t wait for part 2

  • @masonrichardson6581
    @masonrichardson6581 Před rokem +2

    Damn! I work at the Atlantic FBO right next door to PDX haha

  • @zanekubicek2186
    @zanekubicek2186 Před rokem +5

    Always loved the split grilles on the 76-77 fords going to buy me one day and diesel swap it. Might even swap a 76/77 front clip on a late 70s bronco when they went to match the truck design

    • @davidcatlette9697
      @davidcatlette9697 Před rokem

      Why ? Just buy a diesel truck and leave the virgin 76/77 alone ! If anything put a 460 in it and build the hell out of it !

    • @zanekubicek2186
      @zanekubicek2186 Před rokem +1

      @@davidcatlette9697 If I could find one with a 460 in my price range I would totally build it and put a zf-5 behind it. My dad has a 92 f250 with one and it shifts like butter

  • @TheKeymaster316
    @TheKeymaster316 Před rokem +1

    Unless someone swapped blinker lenses, that’s a 77. Could show a late build 76 on the VIN sticker on the door jamb. I bought a truck from a guy a few years ago and he was selling it as a 76. Ended up being a 77. That’s a cherry of a truck, minus the gas mileage I would love it! Was awesome you were able to share the trip with your girl. 👌🏻

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  Před rokem +1

      I corrected myself later I accidentally said 76. It’s super nice for its age.

    • @TheKeymaster316
      @TheKeymaster316 Před rokem

      @@Thecraig909 I caught that. I’m super typing my response and like 5 minutes later you’re like, “Oh, it’s a 77”. 😂. The amber turn signals make the 77’s really easy to identify. You can see me with the 77 my dad gave me in my profile pic. Keep the videos coming. Dig the new Mustang as well.

  • @robertwells6454
    @robertwells6454 Před rokem

    Nice rig. 👏 That High Boy was very nice as well.

  • @212caboose
    @212caboose Před rokem

    That camper is lookin' RIGHT!!

  • @debscreepy
    @debscreepy Před rokem

    I have found on my 25 foot 1994 class A Winnebago Warrior Chevy 454 that if I use Chevron I get 10 to 11 miles a gallon. If I use other gas it goes from 5 to 8 gallons. Chevron makes a big difference. I have been living and traveling in my going on 5 years now filming my adventures. I have tried other gas and keep track of my mileage and Chevron is always 10 to 11 miles a gallon if I don’t go over 60 miles an hour at 75 or 80 or uphill it can go down to 8 or 9 but that is still really good! I love my happy 454 Chevy motor! Great video nice old camper!

  • @lynnmoore2664
    @lynnmoore2664 Před rokem +1

    Really nice old camper. Great video and first time viewer on your channel. Seen you on Junkyard Digs and came over to jump on board!

  • @themaynardman
    @themaynardman Před 10 měsíci

    i would love to take something like this, then complete redo the interior and make it look BRAND SPANKIN NEW!

  • @Julian-do7bv
    @Julian-do7bv Před rokem

    This is such a cool old rig love the way it looks

  • @DavidSmith-fs4nt
    @DavidSmith-fs4nt Před rokem

    You're in a unicorn. Back in the 70s there were a lot of small companies that took Ford 350s and built custom campers on them. I think most ended up in retirement parks or around lakes as weekend getaways. That is a beautiful restoration vehicle that's already in great shape. Gas mileage of 6.5 is great for that vehicle. My dad's 1990 f250 got about 5 pulling a boat. It had the 460 which was an awesome truck

  • @edsmachine93
    @edsmachine93 Před rokem

    I just found your channel.
    I subscribed.
    Very nice Camper.
    Good luck.
    Take care, EM.

  • @bigbaby1177
    @bigbaby1177 Před rokem +1

    That was an awesome cliffhanger!!!

  • @cliffordkinnear9705
    @cliffordkinnear9705 Před rokem

    Inspect and check your hard line and fuel hoese for leaks from the tank to the carb, also make sure you don't have any propane leaks.

  • @craigbowley6783
    @craigbowley6783 Před rokem

    Wow nice find bro that's a nice unit.

  • @EPstroker
    @EPstroker Před rokem

    Man that thing is clean. Buckets in a 73-79 weren't rare. Many many 78-79 broncos came with buckets. 😂

  • @eck8240
    @eck8240 Před rokem

    You remind me of Kiefer Sutherland good luck to you buddy God bless you. Mey the wind always be at your back

  • @Mr1965impala
    @Mr1965impala Před rokem

    Cool RV, I had a ‘77 Ranger, good old work truck. My son has a ‘78 Ranger that we restored 20 years ago..

  • @bambihargrove6499
    @bambihargrove6499 Před rokem

    Cool Vintage RV 😎

  • @barbersgarage7964
    @barbersgarage7964 Před rokem +1

    Thecraig909 you should definitely buy this and do a cleaning and build videos this truck is sweet

  • @frederickhettesheimer2698

    That's a great rig. It must be rare because most of the ones I've seen are on a E series (van) platform.

  • @richarddecoster4464
    @richarddecoster4464 Před rokem

    Cool looking RV 😎.

  • @bobkingsmore1901
    @bobkingsmore1901 Před rokem

    Love that vintage RV , I live not far from Lebanon , OR. I wish I would have found that , I would have bought it !

  • @TectonicWalrus
    @TectonicWalrus Před rokem

    Understand channel, keep it up!

  • @craigbowley6783
    @craigbowley6783 Před rokem

    Yeah even though it rains alot up here we actually have solid cars up here but also we don't salt the roads up here so yaaay for us👍

  • @jonbrown1018
    @jonbrown1018 Před rokem

    I for one am not into the "retro" camper stuff.. I am old I remember these things.. But I like this truck! Very Kool!!

  • @deadclutch
    @deadclutch Před rokem +5

    If buying one for yourself, aim for a 75 or older, no WAY would I want to have to deal with smogging an RV. Also, 'Fun Times' campers on the old Ford chassis had a sweet wraparound window in the back.. something to hunt for!

    • @davidcatlette9697
      @davidcatlette9697 Před rokem +1

      You can take the smog off ! Oh that’s right California is woke and you got too have it working ! Glad I live in NC

    • @deadclutch
      @deadclutch Před rokem

      @@davidcatlette9697 No safety checks, no rust checks, no brake checks, no light checks, and no smog required for '75 and older and under $100 to reg per year.. how you like them safety checks back in NC? Hot rodders got it great in the west with real classics, just not all that malaise era plastic junk from the mid 70's and 80's.

    • @majcrash
      @majcrash Před rokem

      @@deadclutch I thought it was 74 and older. I can't imagine they rolled it back a year.

    • @majcrash
      @majcrash Před rokem +1

      I guess they did. It was 74 for a long time.

    • @deadclutch
      @deadclutch Před rokem

      @@majcrash the roll back was a sham too, it was when Arnie pulled the car vote by saying he'd make it a 30 year rule, then flip flopped after he was voted in to office. The reality is the feds have smog laws back to '66, so states might choose to ignore them but big boss up top can come in at any point and make a world of hurt.. likely when affordable EV's are en mass, they'll flip smog restrictions to a federal level and wipe out the majority of controlled classics.

  • @d.l.b3452
    @d.l.b3452 Před rokem

    Definitely an awesome and amazing video 🇬🇧🧐🥇🔥👏

  • @cliffordkinnear9705
    @cliffordkinnear9705 Před rokem

    That RV is mint!! The radiator might be clogged up or the water pump is flowing? Anyway nice Truck!! That looks brand new. You'll get it fixed-- you're wicked smart!!

  • @thestreets5206
    @thestreets5206 Před rokem

    God that's just awesome, I'd love to own that beauty 👍👍👍

  • @michealmccune7809
    @michealmccune7809 Před rokem

    Hey Craig that’s awesome I love the 1976 or 77 Ford F-350 motor home looks like it’s in pretty nice shape I live in Eugene Oregon that’s awesome that you was here I wish I knew you was coming here I would of love to of meet ya guys I love cars and trucks to anyways nice motor home yes you should definitely get you one of these or maybe that one I hope to see more of this home on wheels vehicle on your channel my friend or maybe another one if you get one some of are old vehicles here are pretty nice some do rust a little bit but not to bad and then some have no rust we don’t use salt here on the roads in the winter time here on the west coast or up here in the north western states and if we have a classic vehicle we can pump our own gas here if we want to I just letting you know that my friend anyways I’m glad you was here I hope you enjoyed your trip to the beautiful state of Oregon and got to see good sites be careful out there and be safe and have a good trip out there buddy:-) and I think these old motor homes or campers are getting rare and hard to fine to especially in really nice looking good running shape to

  • @sethdaggett4042
    @sethdaggett4042 Před rokem

    That’s bad ass, right in my back yard sweet home Lebanon area👌👌🤌🏻

  • @mikelly1220
    @mikelly1220 Před rokem

    That's the clearest day ever at SFO

  • @julianrodriguez1768
    @julianrodriguez1768 Před rokem +1

    Head up north I5 into Washington to exit 56 area is a guy name Ben Reaves. Has a beautiful ford boneyard right off the freeway. At least 50 rigs waiting for you!

  • @brandonteem7747
    @brandonteem7747 Před rokem

    The town of Brownsville was in the movie Stand By Me. Parts of Lebanon were also in the film

  • @truthweallknow
    @truthweallknow Před rokem

    Nice nice looking camper there that's the kind you'd want

  • @stigrunetefke2157
    @stigrunetefke2157 Před rokem

    Cool old Camper. :)

  • @branchsnapper2228
    @branchsnapper2228 Před rokem

    Very cool camper

  • @robsdeviceunknown
    @robsdeviceunknown Před rokem +1

    Oh man i love it. I would actually looove to have one of those. Never had a proper vacation in my life. If I had one of those, I sure would. Get me a tiny car to pull behind it and just GO.

    • @JeepCherokeeful
      @JeepCherokeeful Před rokem

      News flash, this beast needs a lot of maintenance before that trip

  • @kevinhawley8803
    @kevinhawley8803 Před rokem

    Thats an awesome RV!

  • @jasonluck7269
    @jasonluck7269 Před rokem

    You two are funny. Sweet ride.

  • @carlgruver695
    @carlgruver695 Před rokem

    Nice camper for sure i would like to have one like it

  • @crazgirl80
    @crazgirl80 Před rokem +1

    Very interesting body style . I am surprised it ran as good as it did .

  • @enjoythesho1992
    @enjoythesho1992 Před rokem +1

    Hell yeah talking about jellyroll on the radio

  • @robertjean659
    @robertjean659 Před rokem

    Nice RV, should be a fun trip. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍

  • @randomhero111391
    @randomhero111391 Před rokem

    Never saw your vids before the recent ole notch fox revivals and now this...awesome stuff and now a subscriber lol

  • @liquidflorian
    @liquidflorian Před rokem

    I kinda want a vintage camper, they're so cool.

  • @hanknipper3921
    @hanknipper3921 Před rokem

    That was a fun trip

  • @chev500l8
    @chev500l8 Před rokem

    One of my old school vehicles has the grill zip tied in because the tabs were snapped off, it’s still holding on 5 years later

  • @jamesr2888
    @jamesr2888 Před 11 měsíci

    The A/C in this is a Ford dealer installed unit. As you can see, there's no plenum housing underneath the hood.

  • @FordEra
    @FordEra Před rokem +7

    What an emotion filled video, I know we spoke a bunch on the trip but man does that thing look good. Can’t wait to see it IRL.
    Thank you again for going and getting her for us. I’m nervous about the second video. I know the final result 😂

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  Před rokem +2

      Haha it’s all for good entertainment. She’s in good hands. And as hard as the trip was I still will admit it looks super good

    • @mr.intensity2685
      @mr.intensity2685 Před rokem

      @ ford era I like it better than the '71 camper, and it was really nice after the detailer got it cleaned up. I'm not sure if I've seen all of those videos.

  • @HkRose
    @HkRose Před rokem

    next time you visit Oregon you have to see Bend!

  • @keithwallington4966
    @keithwallington4966 Před rokem +2

    nice old bus dont have that jenny on when you go to bed it will keep you awake all night ✌👍😎

  • @keithwallington4966
    @keithwallington4966 Před rokem +2

    say hi to rick at classic truck rescue

  • @justincase2291
    @justincase2291 Před rokem

    What's really cool is you're just outside Salem and Tweakers haven't stole that and made it into a pile of garbage on the side of some road.

  • @FORDCAMPERSPECIAL
    @FORDCAMPERSPECIAL Před rokem +2

    I hope you get a crewcab

  • @grandmakellymcdonald
    @grandmakellymcdonald Před rokem

    How fun ... too cool! 💕👵

  • @dougvaldivia3395
    @dougvaldivia3395 Před rokem +2

    looks like everyone was enjoying the trip until it was time for bed...hope it worked out ok

  • @sickwidit49
    @sickwidit49 Před rokem

    Awesome video man, u visited the Bay Area! Great! And u also visited near me in Portland! I moved to the Seattle area 18 years ago, but NorCal is my true home! Great vlog bro

    • @ricksmith4736
      @ricksmith4736 Před rokem

      Lucky seattle, another Californian Transplant....

  • @arthurdugger9039
    @arthurdugger9039 Před rokem

    You missed the best..bagby hot springs..In the mountains..Great place to camp..

  • @ILoveRomances
    @ILoveRomances Před rokem +2

    I have ta similar vehicle, a 1977 Coachmen Leprechaun. I didn't buy it for road trips, though. I plan to live in it while I build a home on my own land. In the meantime, I'll be doing extensive renovating to the RV. My cousin drove it for me almost 5 hours. $125 to fill it up everytime. Ouch! I don't have working AC on it, either. I don't know why but I don't care. I plan to put in a mini split air conditioner and use solar and wind power.

    • @sixstringcity3931
      @sixstringcity3931 Před měsícem

      I lived in a 1999 Leprechaun on a E450 chasis for a while
      Wow to hear there was a Leprechaun model in 77 as I have a 75 F250
      Thats cool stuff

  • @classactkirk
    @classactkirk Před 10 měsíci

    Oohh myyy..man I want this thing so bad!

  • @markbehr88
    @markbehr88 Před rokem +1

    Love this thing. How much was the other F truck?

  • @lukehorning3404
    @lukehorning3404 Před rokem

    That thing is mint

  • @jeffhagberg6796
    @jeffhagberg6796 Před rokem

    Back in 1977 gas was 57 cents a gallon ,or somewhere in that range . My motor home get a little better... but its a 2007. Nice motor home though! Well kept .

  • @dflf
    @dflf Před rokem

    this thing screams the 70"s

  • @teto-um1vt
    @teto-um1vt Před rokem

    Great now I want one now

  • @jhargarage
    @jhargarage Před rokem

    Very nice camper for 1977

  • @mrmoss149
    @mrmoss149 Před rokem +1

    Can't stop laughing at the ending " yeah- there you go ... Oh- maybe not". 🤣

  • @ItzYaBoyJesse
    @ItzYaBoyJesse Před rokem

    The background music is amazing like wish I knew what the songs were.

  • @ltwig476
    @ltwig476 Před rokem

    Do the math, at 10 mpg tops. Hope it has duel tanks. Your'e going to need them just to get to the next fueling station through the great open West. LOL A really beautiful well kept F350. Nice catch!