I bought the CHEAPEST Camper off of Facebook Marketplace

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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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  • @Mjansen77
    @Mjansen77 8 місяців тому +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 7 місяців тому +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 7 місяців тому +3

      There are plenty of people in and out of the UA-cam 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 6 місяців тому +2

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

  • @dennispitcher8437
    @dennispitcher8437 8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому

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

    • @dennispitcher8437
      @dennispitcher8437 8 місяців тому +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 7 місяців тому +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 7 місяців тому

      @radstayathomedad9178 nice job censoring yourself water brain

  • @the_truck_farmer
    @the_truck_farmer 7 місяців тому +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 😂

  • @elwin_tjustice45
    @elwin_tjustice45 8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому +2

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

    • @thewitt76
      @thewitt76 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @Jaypher
      @Jaypher 7 місяців тому

      are youtubers not suppose to do normal stuff? lol

  • @guysevedz3581
    @guysevedz3581 8 місяців тому +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.

  • @beachobsession29
    @beachobsession29 8 місяців тому +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.

  • @procommenterman5676
    @procommenterman5676 7 місяців тому +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.

  • @wreckanchor
    @wreckanchor 8 місяців тому +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.

  • @rodrogers6895
    @rodrogers6895 7 місяців тому +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.

  • @robert-gg6dh
    @robert-gg6dh 8 місяців тому +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  7 місяців тому +4

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

    • @robert-gg6dh
      @robert-gg6dh 7 місяців тому +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

  • @NoneyaTexasontheback20
    @NoneyaTexasontheback20 8 місяців тому +4

    Crabber welds are the best! 😂

  • @c0ck_l2oach75
    @c0ck_l2oach75 7 місяців тому +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.

  • @Gocartnut96
    @Gocartnut96 8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому

      Great content. Keep it coming.

  • @jeffreylord8172
    @jeffreylord8172 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @SaltySouthTexan
    @SaltySouthTexan 6 місяців тому

    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

  • @papagrim9777
    @papagrim9777 7 місяців тому +2

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

  • @Rlaplante73
    @Rlaplante73 7 місяців тому +3

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

  • @royphelps6377
    @royphelps6377 8 місяців тому

    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!

  • @darrenpautzke3795
    @darrenpautzke3795 Місяць тому

    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. 🤔

  • @FreezyAbitKT7A
    @FreezyAbitKT7A 2 місяці тому +3

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

  • @mikkimichele51014
    @mikkimichele51014 8 місяців тому

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

  • @jerryq1000
    @jerryq1000 8 місяців тому +3

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

  • @grayeagleswolves
    @grayeagleswolves 5 місяців тому +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

  • @jamesdoyle7317
    @jamesdoyle7317 7 місяців тому +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.

  • @johncantrell8884
    @johncantrell8884 7 місяців тому

    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 👏.

  • @JS-kd7jf
    @JS-kd7jf 7 місяців тому +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!!

  • @waynem4844
    @waynem4844 3 місяці тому

    Very creative!!! Love watching your adventures

  • @bryansnell
    @bryansnell 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @kimberlysparks3824
    @kimberlysparks3824 8 місяців тому

    Wow! Very clever. Good job Luke

  • @nitaihammari6994
    @nitaihammari6994 7 місяців тому

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

  • @bradcox4864
    @bradcox4864 8 місяців тому +1

    Smart man !! Keep up the good work !

  • @genis8530
    @genis8530 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @__cadlea8638
    @__cadlea8638 8 місяців тому

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

  • @mikeanderson2730
    @mikeanderson2730 7 місяців тому +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!

  • @pnwrving9841
    @pnwrving9841 4 місяці тому

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

  • @benpersinger4600
    @benpersinger4600 6 місяців тому +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!

  • @mlease1
    @mlease1 7 місяців тому

    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!

  • @JohnVH-diy
    @JohnVH-diy 6 місяців тому

    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.

  • @SweetStuffAustin
    @SweetStuffAustin 8 місяців тому

    This is my favorite video yet! ❤

  • @mikesh3201
    @mikesh3201 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @briantaylor3133
    @briantaylor3133 8 місяців тому +1

    Ingenuity at its finest. Awesome job

  • @wh8085
    @wh8085 7 місяців тому

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

  • @SaltySouthTexan
    @SaltySouthTexan 6 місяців тому

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

  • @thudtrades1850
    @thudtrades1850 8 місяців тому

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

  • @JoeMNPT
    @JoeMNPT 7 місяців тому

    Never seen a video of yours. But just wanted to comment… super cool vid, project and outcome 👏

  • @buddygray1566
    @buddygray1566 8 місяців тому +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.

  • @mattwaters6987
    @mattwaters6987 5 місяців тому

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

  • @Rustlas
    @Rustlas 2 місяці тому

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

  • @grego109r
    @grego109r 8 місяців тому

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

  • @jacobdipietro375
    @jacobdipietro375 7 місяців тому

    Glad I happened upon your heater short. Love the build. Can't wait to see the adventures.
    New subscriber for sure.

  • @jenfugit7801
    @jenfugit7801 7 місяців тому

    I had absolutely no reason to watch this video, but I did. All the way through. And I LOVED IT! Excellent entertainment! :)

  • @dananderson3077
    @dananderson3077 8 місяців тому

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

  • @baysideauto
    @baysideauto 8 місяців тому

    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..

  • @A-DUBCLUB
    @A-DUBCLUB 8 місяців тому

    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

  • @ToddStull
    @ToddStull 7 місяців тому +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.

  • @paulhunt598
    @paulhunt598 8 місяців тому +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.

    • @kellydawson2988
      @kellydawson2988 8 місяців тому

      Keep living your best life!

    • @fvsoutherngirl
      @fvsoutherngirl  7 місяців тому

      That’s awesome! I hope to do what you are one day

  • @slycat6804
    @slycat6804 7 місяців тому

    Dude your super resourceful and creative. Decent!

  • @jodyconley6634
    @jodyconley6634 6 місяців тому

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

  • @mavision6525
    @mavision6525 2 місяці тому

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

  • @andycorcoran3556
    @andycorcoran3556 6 місяців тому

    Impressive work definitely looks amazing

  • @mamawlife7852
    @mamawlife7852 3 місяці тому

    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!

  • @user-wk9wq8yq5u
    @user-wk9wq8yq5u 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @blackdog1234567890
    @blackdog1234567890 8 місяців тому

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

  • @DebbiAnn2
    @DebbiAnn2 7 місяців тому

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

  • @DizzleJuice
    @DizzleJuice 8 місяців тому

    Love the Content! thank you!

  • @grimm3040
    @grimm3040 8 місяців тому +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!

  • @tsb-2489
    @tsb-2489 2 місяці тому

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

  • @kkibett
    @kkibett 8 місяців тому

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

  • @jenfountain9804
    @jenfountain9804 8 місяців тому

    Your ingenuity is amazing!

  • @aleho1
    @aleho1 7 місяців тому

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

  • @lawannaard9148
    @lawannaard9148 8 місяців тому

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

  • @user-lp9ou1hf4e
    @user-lp9ou1hf4e 8 місяців тому

    if there was ever a situation, you are on a good team. team crabbers. you jam. good work.

  • @jaydub1380
    @jaydub1380 8 місяців тому

    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

  • @ericneering6357
    @ericneering6357 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @daman9780
    @daman9780 4 місяці тому

    GREAT VIDEO!.....MADE ME LAUGHA FEW TIMES......GREAT JOB!

  • @CandEAdventures
    @CandEAdventures 8 місяців тому +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!

  • @Gengear
    @Gengear 7 місяців тому

    Pretty genius ideas for sure. Nice work!

  • @oof578
    @oof578 6 місяців тому

    I saw this video and got inspired to get a truck camper myself. Secured a super mint 1994 shadow cruiser. 8ft popup. Got it on my 06 duramax

  • @mr.jimbusiness6326
    @mr.jimbusiness6326 2 місяці тому

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

  • @animalkelly2987
    @animalkelly2987 4 місяці тому

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

  • @Midwest..
    @Midwest.. 8 місяців тому +1

    Good work and nice restoration 😊

  • @andrewwolford3220
    @andrewwolford3220 8 місяців тому

    Heck ya man love it!

  • @robertweigandt9449
    @robertweigandt9449 4 місяці тому

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

  • @KennethLathamTO
    @KennethLathamTO 7 місяців тому

    That is sick! Great work! Hope you have fun camping! 🏕️

  • @billg4630
    @billg4630 7 місяців тому

    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

  • @Outdoorswithmike
    @Outdoorswithmike 7 місяців тому

    Good work the camper turned out great awesome

  • @kellydawson2988
    @kellydawson2988 8 місяців тому

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

  • @chris5.9gman62
    @chris5.9gman62 7 місяців тому

    i did this but the other way around to clear my duly fenders !!! smart move ! it’s the humble ones that think the best!

  • @howardsutton3502
    @howardsutton3502 7 місяців тому

    Awesome job you look like a Jack of all trades fun watching you make things work

  • @BackyardDad1
    @BackyardDad1 7 місяців тому

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

  • @renesantana5731
    @renesantana5731 3 місяці тому

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

  • @David53D
    @David53D 7 місяців тому

    You are actually a genius at what you do.

  • @jameshudgins7312
    @jameshudgins7312 8 місяців тому

    This is one of my favorite videos.

  • @fireguymel
    @fireguymel 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @John-ph8rq
    @John-ph8rq 3 місяці тому

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

  • @duaneayers6117
    @duaneayers6117 8 місяців тому +1

    Looks Great for a homemade job 👍

  • @richardpippin6159
    @richardpippin6159 4 місяці тому

    You inspire me. You are 20 times better than me at your age. Keep em coming. When I was a young man I wanted to be a crabber.

  • @j.j.clingman4083
    @j.j.clingman4083 8 місяців тому

    Awesome job just coming up with scrap things to make your truck camper work for you!!! Heck I’d say if you get low on money just make some truck camper brackets and sell them for a hundred dollars less than they sell for!!! That would definitely be some good pocket change!!! Lol!! Awesome video buddy!!!! Oh and congratulations to you and your new lovely bride!!!!

  • @Mr-er6fg
    @Mr-er6fg 7 місяців тому

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

  • @tamaraflinn1049
    @tamaraflinn1049 7 місяців тому

    I’m so proud of you. Great skills