RETRO 1968 Dodge Travco | REBUILT & RETROFITTED

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
  • The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/linneaakela08211
    This week I am bringing you a tour of my friends incredible 1968 Dodge Travco. Chris completely rebuilt, redesigned, and retrofitted this 21ft home on wheels.
    Go check out the detailed process on his channel, "Hell Bender Custom" - / @hellbendercustom5963
    HUGE thanks to all of my Patrons!
    Please consider supporting us on Patreon, every little bit helps!
    / linneaandakela
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    We are Linnea and Akela. In May, 2020 I purchased our 2016 Ram ProMaster, Togo, to become our full-time home. With this van build, I am using my stubbornness and drive to show individuals that they, too, can convert a campervan BY THEMSELVES and ON A BUDGET, with a lot of learning, rolling up the sleeves, and getting to work.
    Our goal is to inspire individuals to chase their dreams... to break from societal limitations and live the life they truly desire. And, to GET OUTSIDE!
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Komentáře • 61

  • @jasoncarpp7742
    @jasoncarpp7742 Před rokem +3

    Beautiful looking Travco. Most of my favourite vehicles were offered during the 1950s through the 70s. 🙂

  • @paige_n_neri
    @paige_n_neri Před 3 lety +9

    All the greats were made in the 60's 😀
    Kids today are lucky to have CZcams creators like you. They can find their dream, learn how to do it and live it. The young me would have loved these in the late 80's 🙂
    Keep up the great work!

    • @jasoncarpp7742
      @jasoncarpp7742 Před rokem +1

      I agree. I'm not a fan of what's currently being offered. Some of today's technology I appreciate, but there are others I'd gladly do without.

    • @JeffClevenger
      @JeffClevenger Před rokem

      ⁶_great

    • @olikat8
      @olikat8 Před měsícem

      I'd say, in regards to Travco, the best ones came out mid-'72 up. Why? Before the production change, the brakes were vacuum drums and the wheel wells were very low- if you have to pull a wheel, you have to jack the body enough to drop the tire below the wheel arch. Mid-'72, they went to hydro-boost, front discs and fully-opened the wheel wells. Not to mention, they headlights were relocated lower so not only do you not blind oncoming cars as easy, but lights the road better.
      The mid-'72 up chassis also easily can swallow a 6BT, you just oval the driver's side crossmember mount and an Allison OD transmission (with the parking brake on the tail shaft) is right there.

  • @Go.el_Hadam
    @Go.el_Hadam Před 3 lety +2

    That RV is gorgeous

  • @cynthiabush2581
    @cynthiabush2581 Před 2 měsíci

    I like vintage stuff..

  • @simniapietri93
    @simniapietri93 Před rokem +1

    Gorgeous ❤️ thanks for showing us

  • @nicholehackett4571
    @nicholehackett4571 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I want his camper it has a king size bed 🛌 a bath room & shower and a air conditioner wow!

  • @julietteferrars3097
    @julietteferrars3097 Před 2 lety +5

    Beautiful build and I love the repurposed pieces! Such a nice genuine man, thanks for highlighting his build. ♥️

  • @discoveringlockenest8420
    @discoveringlockenest8420 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow how awesome is that! Super! Lots of work but what a wonderful van! 🤙

  • @susanscovill6817
    @susanscovill6817 Před 3 lety +8

    He’s so funny and a very talented builder. I’m always amazed at how people customize their homes. You included. I’m always reading comments on vlogs from people asking what they should do with their builds. They don’t seem to realize they have to build to their needs and lifestyle not someone else’s. Always take away ideas but build for yourself. Always nice to see your smile. Hug Akela for me. Cheers from Canader eh!

  • @TueriNatura
    @TueriNatura Před 3 lety +3

    I love these vintage campers! In 2003 I bough a used travel trailer, rebuild everything, inside and out. I enjoy the process and use the trailer for 6 years before selling it.

  • @magdalenareyes3174
    @magdalenareyes3174 Před 3 lety +9

    Nice , love the unusual and uncommon especially in an age where it seems that everywhere you look car , trucks and van manufacturers seem to go out of their way to produce vehicles that look like their competitors .
    I'm a fan of Art Deco and the Steampunk look too .
    He's done a nice job , I can imagine his rig parked outside a 50s - 60s style Diner . 🤗

  • @jeffmanzonehtdforlife832
    @jeffmanzonehtdforlife832 Před 3 lety +3

    That was a cool build. Must be nice getting to meet all these interesting people and seeing all these places.

    • @Linneaandakela
      @Linneaandakela  Před 3 lety +3

      For sure! I think the people I meet on the road is one of my favorite aspects about this lifestyle

  • @ronnieroberts9478
    @ronnieroberts9478 Před měsícem

    Beautiful

  • @Aco747lyte
    @Aco747lyte Před 2 lety +5

    What a beautiful, finely crafted rebuild. That's got to be my fave! Thank you Chris, also Linnea for filming. Btw, Skillshare is awesome!

  • @SAlvitre29
    @SAlvitre29 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow! That guy I most definitely a jack of all trades and appears to have mastered them all! Excellent rig.

  • @Andycupper
    @Andycupper Před 3 lety +5

    What a unique, amazing, and creative build! Thank you for showing us!

  • @capricreech9562
    @capricreech9562 Před 3 lety +3

    Very cool!

    • @Linneaandakela
      @Linneaandakela  Před 3 lety

      I agree! I think his level of skill to do all the things he did is amazing.

  • @stevenmartinez5531
    @stevenmartinez5531 Před 2 lety

    Impressive.

  • @cathywarriner
    @cathywarriner Před rokem

    Wow 😍

  • @IamN...
    @IamN... Před 2 lety

    Very cool.

  • @oh_itsjenna
    @oh_itsjenna Před 3 lety

    What a legend!!! Custom down to the side mirrors! Unbelievable

  • @212caboose
    @212caboose Před 2 lety

    I love all the mods he did to his RV! Overall, the build is just too COOL!

  • @bleuskye8124
    @bleuskye8124 Před 2 lety

    Love all the red. Especially the floors and the chairs at the end of the video. Also nice surprise to see Noah.

  • @tammiemeadows5278
    @tammiemeadows5278 Před 2 lety

    Way cool 😎

  • @mistysedillo1696
    @mistysedillo1696 Před 3 lety +1

    Sweet build, love the vintage feel!

  • @JoannePlans
    @JoannePlans Před 3 lety

    Such a unique build!! Thanks so much for sharing with us!

  • @abbeyjane1306
    @abbeyjane1306 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for another excellent video. Beautiful Travco. I'm glad he went into detail about the frame/motor swap.

  • @davidsager4023
    @davidsager4023 Před 3 lety

    Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it

  • @beeamerica5024
    @beeamerica5024 Před 3 lety +2

    See there that's old hippies are good for something LOL 😁💥😉🐝

  • @sherriberkley188
    @sherriberkley188 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful craftsmanship

  • @heartdawg
    @heartdawg Před 2 lety

    Wow this guy is a genius!!

  • @Sunsetschano
    @Sunsetschano Před 3 lety

    That is one cool guy. Love his rv. He did such an awesome job on it! He makes me want to get one of those.

  • @David_11111
    @David_11111 Před 3 lety +1

    Yay

  • @wanderingwest10
    @wanderingwest10 Před 2 lety

    Sweet and unusual rig. The amount and quality of work is impressive.

  • @JanaMarie71
    @JanaMarie71 Před 3 lety

    Love retro. Very nice camper, well done!

  • @hellelaursen3340
    @hellelaursen3340 Před 3 lety +2

    ❤❤❤

  • @ResoluteRonin
    @ResoluteRonin Před 2 lety

    I have a 1976 camper trailer Im working on and recently found out some camp grounds wont allow it due to its age!

  • @leonardoevans5608
    @leonardoevans5608 Před rokem

    8:50 😂😂😂😭😭

  • @habibestyle7556
    @habibestyle7556 Před 2 lety

    NIce :). HI from Mexicoooooooo l

  • @ronethridge9875
    @ronethridge9875 Před 3 lety +2

    a super great build-redo/an a cumming diesel engine/have some fun-an slow around some vehicles on highway-with all that power/sweet sweet/a high quality build-professional/that thing should last forever/thanks much

  • @d-arts7139
    @d-arts7139 Před 3 lety

    Nice! I wonder why it has those handles on the front? I considered adding some to a vehicle once... for the winter and ice and snow. Something to hold onto walking around the vehicle

  • @bren_artstudio54
    @bren_artstudio54 Před 3 lety +2

    ❣️✌️✌️❣️

  • @lukekazmir1197
    @lukekazmir1197 Před 2 lety

    Oh lord can you explain the process to make the outside the way it looks now!? I have a 69 210 I’m starting to restore

  • @aidanhansen8230
    @aidanhansen8230 Před 3 lety

    Hey Linnea and Akela,
    Love the videos! I was curious to know what solar charge controller you used for your build?

  • @2012nut
    @2012nut Před 3 lety

    Love your channel
    What happened with your van??

  • @bjarnepost5913
    @bjarnepost5913 Před 3 lety +2

    Hello FROM DENMARK Thats Lief freedom on Wheels Happy THANKS FOR VIDEO ♥️🐶👧🇩🇰🇺🇸XPOST BJARNE LOLLAND DER NAIBORN ISLAND FEMHERN

  • @cheapiesrecords2723
    @cheapiesrecords2723 Před rokem

    Is the motorhome for sale?

  • @kayleentrujillo51
    @kayleentrujillo51 Před 3 lety

    Where’s the link for the skillshare?

    • @Linneaandakela
      @Linneaandakela  Před 3 lety +1

      It is in the description! Thank you for the reminder :)

  • @David_11111
    @David_11111 Před 3 lety

    You met a Guy... spill the real story :)

    • @Linneaandakela
      @Linneaandakela  Před 3 lety +1

      Oh no no no! haha really, this is just a friend!

    • @David_11111
      @David_11111 Před 3 lety

      @@Linneaandakela see your not coming across as someone without a special friend :) .. ok I guess I am being far too noisy ... LOL x.