Full Renovation - Vintage Camper RV | Start to Finish - Part 1 (DIY Before & After)
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2023
- This video starts with the beginning of our journey renovating our 47-year-old retro RV. This vintage motorhome was in pretty bad shape when we bought it. Follow along as we transform this tiny home on wheels with a full DIY makeover from start to finish.
We grabbed clips from the full-length videos that we have released so far and added some additional commentary along the way. As an added bonus, we included a tiny bit of our camping trip up to Young State Park in Boyne City, MI.
The full-length versions of all of these videos can be found in this playlist - • 1976 Dodge Cruise Air ... . We hope you check out the full videos and we love to read and respond to your comments.
Don't forget to subscribe so you'll be notified when we release Part 2 of the full renovation process and any future videos along the way. We will also start work soon on our 1973 Holiday Rambler Travel Trailer so you won't want to miss that!
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Don’t have the knowledge or patience to do that but love to watch someone who does take some trash and turn it into a beautiful happy camper
Thanks, Wade! It's been a fun project for us 😁
I don’t either but it’s my goal to do it myself one day
As a former RV repairer I can tell you that you will hate having an all white interior. especially with children around it will be getting dirty all the time. That being said, I think you're doing a very descent job with your rebuild. Much better than most of the people I see try this!
Thanks for watching! We learned after about 2 minutes that the whiteish rug was a terrible idea 😂
I just purchased a 1978 Winnebago from my father. Still had plastic on the carpet on the inside!! I’ve been renovating and you guys keep me motivated!!
That's amazing! The carpet in ours was basically brand new too, lol 😂 I'd love to see yours. It's sad to see how so many of these RVs fall into such disrepair and neglect. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
U goin do s9me videos love to see
We are New Zealanders and bought an '89 Ford camper in California 10 years ago. At $4500 it was cheap but we love it! Next month we return for the 10th anniversary and she's still going strong. The rvs of this era are so well built and despite the gas consumption we are extremely happy
What a great tradition. Glad to hear you've had good luck with yours 🥳
Any rv's of that Era? I'm looking to purchase in may..h 2:39 have no clue what to get with my budget
Be cool man, just be cool. THAT DONT BE SUSPICIOUS, just made me laugh coffee out of my nose! 😂😂😂 I’m now a new subscriber! 😂😂
Glad we could cause that sort of reaction... Unless you burned your nostrils with hot coffee. In that case, we're deeply sorry 🔥 ☕ 🤧
I absolutely love it when I see someone take something old that's possibly seen it's days & revitalize it, placing restorable, continuous life back into it!🤗...WTG guys & I definitely WILL tune in too the restoration of that travel trailer!, count on it!
Awesome, thanks for the comment! We just released "Part 2" today of the renovation. Check it out if you have a minute! 🥳
You folks are so much fun to watch. I do not have the nerve... patience... craziness to take on such a massive project but am fascinated watching you!
Thanks so much!
Awe I live in a 84 Allegro, came because* I was looking for examples of people ripping things out and addressing issues. Excited to watch more!
Thanks so much for the comment! We're happy you found our channel and hope you check out some of our other videos too :-)
Thank Q for sharing. I'm certain I will be referring to this video as I work on Restoring my 1975 DODGE Stream & Field Class C Rv. You guys are going to save me many hours of research and gray hairs. 👍 ❤
That's amazing! Good luck on your project! Also, I don't think I've ever seen it written as "Thank Q" Love it! 😆
I had never seen your videos before and I’ve been thinking about renovating an RV. I think I could do much of it myself however, you having such an incredible life certainly makes it so much easier. The banter between the two of you is something most people search a lifetime for. Thank you so much for the inspirational video and renewing my faith in humanity!
What an amazing comment! Thank you so much! We are very blessed.
GREAT RENOVATION SHOULD DAVE USED PRESSURE. TREATED LUMBER FOR FRAMING
@@user-ht1xu4gv2u using pressure treated lumber on some thing that is not going to be exposed to the elements and will be sealed within a wall makes no sense at all, as well as releasing the chemicals into the air of a closed in space. Treated lumber would be the last thing I would ever use for framing.
Agreed, that's why we didn't go with it. Plus, it's so much heavier!
Treated lumber cannot be in contact with aluminum either as it will cause corrosion.
I just love my fellow Michigan peeps! We have a unique humour…
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Wow! I'm impressed! After watching this video I've talked my husband out of buying an RV.
Lolol, if he really needs convincing, have him check out some of our other videos 😂
GOOD ONE
Thank you 🙌
New to your channel… I certainly enjoyed you guys!
You’re a fun couple and I got a few LOL along the way !
Will look for your next “Harvey “ episode !
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We're happy you found our channel! Thank you for watching and commenting! Hope you check out our earlier Harvey videos too 👍👍
Love the videos. You guys do a great job. They are fun to watch. Can’t wait to see it finished
Thanks, Lisa! We're looking forward to getting it finished too 🙃 Thanks for commenting, nice to hear from you 🥰
The smell! The rot! The old carpet! GROSS ME OUT! You guys are cracking me up with this video. :)
Less than two years ago we dragged an old (1967ish?) truck camper out of the woods near our home and went through the same processes as you. We brought it home on a small trailer pulled by our tractor. It underwent its transformation on the concert pad in front of our garage. We got it sometime in March and were not done til September. We took it out to a nearby rustic campground with a lake surrounded by fall foliage. It was a beautiful scene. Since then we have winter camped twice and taken it on two long trips totaling about 8000 miles. We already have plans to camp again this winter with it.
That level of gross-the smell from a multigenerational mouse nest-can not be captured on a camera but we think it was worth it and hope you have many good times using your retro RV.
P.S. We stayed at Young State Park for about a week in the fall one year and thought it was very nice. I want to go back when it is warm and enjoy Lake Charlevoix. Happy camping!
That's amazing! We can't wait to get out traveling more once the weather warms up. We haven't actually tried winter camping but maybe super give it at shot sometime too. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
OMG! Love every minute of your dedication to make old new again. Keep up the good work!
Wow, thank you!
Nice happy children. Good reflection on Good parents
That's very kind of you, Ken. We try!
I’m up for the challenge of renovating an RV after spending an hour at Camping World. Yuck! Besides that, you two are the coolest & have a relaxing delivery. Love your vids & personalities! 😃🌺🇺🇸
Some of the prices at those places are enough to make a person sick 😬. Thanks so much for the kind words 😊
i love that awning the stripes and color!!
That awning was cool! Unfortunately it was riddled with holes. We haven't added back an awning yet but may down the road! Thanks for the comment 💚
Hi not sure if it went through I would suggest flush king to clean out your black tank it really works. You can even use if you get a clog well worth the money.
Thank you for that suggestion! Where is that sold?
Great attention to detail. Put re-entering and add a +
Thanks so much!
❤ Awesome camper after finished! Alot of work! Good thing you know machanics!👍👌🤞✌️🙏🙌🇺🇸🌅🌄🌞🤩💯
Thank you! We're really looking forward to taking a trip in it!
PLEASANT watching! love the vibe between you 2, NICE!
Thanks so much!!😊
OK. First and foremost, I have to say that I litreally stumbled upon your channel. secondly, I will tell you all that I am so happy with trip, slip, bust my lip on it! I LOVE wholesome content and I will be waiting for your next videos. You all rock. I`m in Canada and am a Christian 54 year old man. I used to be a 49 year old non-Christian lol. I`m very impressed with ya`s all being so honest and true. TY fom my heart. I watch Fab Rats, Derick Birie`s Vice Grip Garage and Chad`s Fabs. Y`all fit in nice. :) Keep going Fam-Jam! Stay Blessed!
Wow, what a great comment... things like this really help to keep us motivated. We are very thankful that you found our channel too! It's been growing! We're hoping to get some new content out soon. In the meantime, feel free to watch some of our prior videos so you don't miss out on any of the fun and shenanigans 😉🙌🎉 We've watched VGG but haven't seen the others you mentioned; we'll have to check those out too. The thing about having a channel is that we don't have much time anymore to watch other people's stuff!
You’re family is adorable thank you for entertaining us…
Thanks so much for the comment!
This was the video I was waiting for after watching most of these as you were making them ….. love it
We're hoping to be able to put together the Part 2 soon. Harvey is coming together! Thanks for watching!
I spent most of my life in Michigan so I remember some of those places. Especially Bronners. Keep up the fine work. May God bless you.
Thanks so much 💚
Those family trips time go too soon over, so remember to enjoy every time! It won't last forever as they fly away to their lives! Been there done that! Thankfully got good memories of that time! What a job, quite a project but interesting to watch!
Seriously! We just sent our oldest two off to college. It's crazy how fast time goes when you look back. Thanks so much for watching!
@@retrorevivals True, my youngest in 24 now but we had all kind of vacations as a family, many many years, golden times!
cant wait to see it ALL done and your style sure will look preety 🟪▫️◻️⬜️🔳⚪️⚪️◻️▫️⬜️🔳🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🔲⚪️⬜️🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
We're excited to see it finished too!
Keep on Truckin!
Thanks!
I love how you two work together! now you will have an real RV!!!
Thank you! We're looking forward to using it this summer for some family camping!
She really is starting to look fantastic. And being my first time watching you two it fantastic to see how you work so hard together can’t wait to see the next episode 👍👍👍👋👋👋
Aww, thanks do much Kenneth! We're happy you found our channel. Hope you check out some of our previous videos so you get all caught up on the work we've done to Harvey so far!
Wow - you CAN have fun renovating old campers! Who knew? You guys are SO much more enjoyable to watch than most of the reno vids we've seen. Keep up the good work! And love that the kids are involved - keeps 'em off the street.... BTW, if you need stuff for your Holiday Rambler, let us know - we've got one we're parting out. I'll get you more details if you're interested...
Thanks, Randy! We might need some Holiday Rambler parts! We haven't really developed a plan for it yet but are hoping to tackle the exterior before winter. We'll definitely message you when we know what we need. Right now, the only thing we know for sure is a fender skirt on one side (tandem).
Love this! Fantastic job! It's so nice seeing something old, cool, and unique being saved. Wonderful!
Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching and commenting!
Dude!!! Love the OLE’S t-shirt, been there and loved it, just subbed enjoying your videos…
That's amazing! We stopped there on the way back from Yellowstone a couple years ago. My uncle used to travel that expressway from Michigan when he was doing some building in New Mexico and he used to order the Rocky Mountain Oysters for his workers without telling them what they were, lol. So, naturally, when we went, we all had to try the oysters. It's a cool place :-) Thanks for the comment!
Beautiful bath
Thank you! 😊
Lovely job...... nice seeing the kids. You guys rock!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing your time and talents.
Awww, thanks so much, Kathy. They are good kids. Our two oldest are moving out to go to college soon. I'm not sure we're ready for that!
Just found you guys. What a treat I loved watching you rip apart the inside and replace the outside and go through the motor. Yes, the ASMR with the sprayer is a treat and so rewarding. I can’t wait to see what you do on the inside when you’re finishing the “stuff”.
That's awesome! We're glad you found the channel!
Just found this site tonight. The moment I saw the green stripe I hoped the green colour would be staying once I saw the tyre rims being painted green I was one happy camper. I love green. It looks great.
Welcome to the channel! Glad you like the color choice 😉.
I bought a trash camper. Thank you for the tips and video! I am encouraged.
Enjoy your project! Thanks for watching! Hope you check out some of our other videos too 🙌
OMG you guys are awesome. Hardworking, creative and funny. Loved this video.
Thanks so much, Wanda! We hope you check out some of our other videos too!
Love it!! First time watching!! ❤️👍🏼
Thank you! Welcome aboard!
YES PUT THE NAME BACK ON ITS A CLASSIC MH
Thank you for the comment! We're hoping to add it back on before it's all said and done!
Well I've got one more and I'm caught up thank you for the videos and I'll keep watching
We really appreciate you watching and commenting! That's awesome to think there's someone out there who will binge watch us; it's crazy to think about but we're very thankful to have you along for the ride! 🎉
@@retrorevivals you guys are very easy to like I'm paralyzed so I would never be able to get out to a meet-and-greet I can just tell you guys are pretty awesome people
Great work. You guys are amazing.
Thanks so much! 💚
This has been the best video ever!
My kids watched it with me 😂 we loved every minute!! 😂❤
Thanks!! So glad you enjoyed it 😁
I am impressed that you could DRIVE it away in the first place. Off to finish! The bravery is remarkable. (My vintage RV is a big pain "fix or repair daily" but it is CUTE and no creature excrement!) 🤢
This ol guy was full of surprises for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you check out some of our other videos too 🎉
we had to pull our refrig out through the emergency window! i had forgotten about the propane tank, noooo, i think we might take ours out too. everything has to be redone and certified now, such a pain.
Oh man, I don't even think we have an emergency window in this RV! Sorry you struggled getting your refrigerator out too but thanks for sharing! Yeah, one reason we decided not to go with propane on this one was that we didn't want to hassle with dealing with recertifying the tank... we also weren't sure about the condition of all of the lines and don't really plan to go many places that we wouldn't have shore power or be able to use our generator. Hopefully we don't regret our decision. Good luck with your project!
You all have done so much to that camper and it's really coming together great job. I have to admit that I had my daults about it at the beginning especially the nasty bathroom but you guys did a great job. Hope you have no more big problems and I can't wait to see the finish and a camping video. That was a lot of work I did miss a couple because of health problems but I think the health problems are not going to end very soon. But at least know I can get back to watching videos. So far so good guys. Stay Safe and Safe Travels. Love and Prayers Always. God Bless You All 🙏👍🏻❤️🚌🚍🇺🇸 hope to see you soon.
We're sorry to hear that you're having health problems. Hope you feel better soon. If you missed one or two, you can still go back and watch :-) We are really looking forward to it coming back together too. We have quite a bit of work left to do but we're getting there. Thanks for watching and commenting!
This has been so interesting but I really enjoy the commentary and bantering! Keep up the good work!
Thanks, Cindy! With our vacation last week, we didn't get much done on the camper so we decided it was time for a recap video for y'all. We're going to crank out some work this weekend and get all new stuff out to you soon, banter and all 😁
@@retrorevivals😊😊
Looking good 👍
Thank you!
I love how the wet bath turned out.
Thank you! 🎉
What you did to the bathroom was so cool!!!! THAT LOOKS GREAT!!! You rule!!! Capt Wilkus
Thanks so much! It was quite a transformation!
It's coming along nicely !!!
Thanks, Mr. Bill!
I recently got an 81 Dodge Transvan with a 360 engine. I started it to show my brother how well it runs. About twenty seconds in, it just quit. Trying to restart it , it would turn over but pop every so often. It’s the timing chain. I’m told that around 80 to 90 k miles they’re pretty weak and my van has almost 90k. Just something I thought you might want to know to save yourself from being stranded in the middle of nowhere. Otherwise, I like your camper and hope all goes well with it........
Thanks so much for the heads up. Fingers crossed that we won't have to tackle a big project like that right away! Thanks for watching and commenting 🎉
I love everything the renovation ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
For some strange reason I've got "Let's Clean Up The Ghetto" running around in my head. Despite being a great song with a great intro by Lou Rawls, (Here in the UK, Loo Rolls is an apt choice for that song anyway!) it does tend to grate after a while. And the only way to get rid of an earworm is to replace it with another. Unfortunately my immediate "go to" is Baby Shark , until i can think of a better one. Congratulations, now it's in your head - I've been Tom Tucker!
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You guys make an awesome team 😊 Watching from Australia.
That's amazing! Thanks for the comment!
Love this kind of content. Lookin good!
Thank you 😁
Fantastic!! You guys did a beautiful job to be proud of. Thank you for sharing this video.
Thanks so much! We have another couple of projects in the works too and hope to finish Harvey soon. Hope you come back for more 😁😁🎉
ASMR is a tingling sensation, generally on the back of your neck. Typically brought on by gentle auditory stimulation. So maybe if you particularly like the sound from your pressure washer you vould call it ASMR.
😆 Yes, I think we basically used the term wrong, lol
You really can't beat the Ol' Dodge MotorHomes with thea 440, with essential maintenance it'll always take you anywhere you want to go...
I'm all about reliability 😁. I'm hoping a little tlc was all it needed.
@@retrorevivals I guarantee it will be fine a buddy of mine has a motorhome with the 440 and it is very reliable and has plenty of power for towing…he tows his Jeep and a Harley with it and it went over Donner’s Pass no problem…
Amazing! fantastic job and hard work!
Thanks so much! It has come a long way since this video. We hope you check out some of our other videos too 🎉
Wonderful rehab of your Dodge RV. Two thumbs up!
Thank you so much 😁
So I've been looking at building a campervan so I think that's why your guys's channel was recommended to me. Love the video and you got yourself a new subscriber. Also the bathroom transformation was absolutely insane. You always have that one room that you renovate that comes out the best and I got to say for you guys and that project gets the bathroom.
Thanks so much! We're glad you're enjoying the videos. From where the bathroom started to where it ended, huge difference!
I had an old camper but I had trouble getting parts so sold it, running gear mainly, and when I did get the parts they were so expensive. I admire your enegy
Sourcing parts can definitely be challenging. Thanks for the comment 😁
I absolutely LOVE the green rims! Love it!
Thanks! 💚
I watched this one video and its an instant sub and thumbs up for me yall! You guys are so wholesome and down to earth normal folks. Love to see it.
That's amazing, thanks so much! We hope you have the chance to check out some of our other videos too! We are happy to have you along for the ride!
I love camping and I love dodge man this is best if both worlds for me I love the video ! Got my subscription
Awesome! Welcome aboard! We're happy that you found our channel and hope you check out some of our other videos too 🎉
I just subbed, so much love in this video. what a beautiful family! i live for these reno vids, so glad i found your channel... looking forward to watching all your vids! Much Love from Nova Scotia Canada!
That's so very kind of you. We're happy you found our channel. Thanks so much for commenting and subscribing. Hope you enjoy our other videos too 😉
The seats look amazing
Thanks! They are retro cool. We lucked out with them in good shape😁
Thank you so much for the content you create. Thanks to both of you, I now have the confidence to basically attack my own rv. I have to do a lot of work to restore mine as well. But I now see what I'm working with. Don't get me wrong I realize they're all built differently . But now I have an idea what I'm looking at and working with. God bless you and your family. Thank you so much again
Thank you 😊. We're glad you could take inspiration from our project. Good luck!
Can't wait to watch more of your videos.
Thanks, Sharon! There will be a new one out for you in about an hour!
Harvey is beautiful! Cant wait to see more!
Thank you!
Just found you guys, I love the vibe, subscribed!
That's so awesome! We're glad you found the channel! 🥳
I just clicked on your video because of the RV but little did I know you were about to visit the place I grew up at Boyne City and all around that area; I now live in phoenix Arizona so it was nice to see that ❤❤
So cool, we have family up there. We're glad you found our channel 🎉
Nice job, you guys make it look easy.
Thank you... If it looks easy, it's just the magic of editing, lol 😂. Thanks for watching!
If you want to see the "poop situation" and wow! The new or upgraded bathroom looks amazing.
Thanks so much!
i enoyed the video great job you did restoring the rv new subscriber
Thanks so much for the comment! We're glad to have you as a part of the channel!
Ole's big game lounge. Nice!
It's kind of a right of passage. If you get a chance to stop there,get the rocky mountain oysters.
Might be a good idea to use your van for the next movie of Chevy Chase National Lampoon!
That would be amazing! 😎
Great job guys. That was a ton of work, but you have transformed that RV.
It's still a work in progress but it's getting there! Stay tuned to see if it all comes together. We're kind of curious ourselves at this point, lol.
Great job! A lot of work! You guys rock!!!!!
Thanks so much, Cindy!
I just found you tonight! Our very first RV was a lot like this one, it had the kitchen in the back and the bathroom behind the driver. We took and drove it from Texas to Yellowstone, what a vacation! We entered the east gate and staying in Cody WY was great, the RV Park was right downtown. We saw it in 88, the year before the whole park burned. That's the only trip that RV made for us though. I'm excited to follow you and see what you do with this one!
We took the family to Yellowstone two years ago and it was an amazing trip. We'd love to go back! We stayed on the west side but made a stop in Cody, WY also... loved the rodeo and the dam there. We're hoping to be able to take Harvey out west someday.
@@retrorevivals you will love out west. We went in 2017 and saw all the national parks we could because we had a senior card and got in free. It was a wonderful trip, we went all the way to Glacier National Park, just amazing!
Our country is just amazing. Can't wait to do more traveling and exploring!
It looks awesome
Thanks so much!
Our second visit to your channel and your videos are great, and you and your kids are great! Harvey is lookin' great!❤
Thank you so much for the comment. We're glad you're enjoying the videos and hope you subscribe 😁
I have subscribed!
Yaaaay 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks!
I love your humor!!
Thank you 😊
Beautiful orb flew above that river.. Nice vlog😊❤
Thank you!
First time I've seen your videos guys...love them keep up the great work...
Awesome! Thank you!
❤ Just ran across your video, What a diamond in the rough. A little t l c and she lives again.
Thanks for the comment! We're having a good time. New video out today!
Brilliant video thank you for uploading it
Thank you, sir 🎉
Excellent video! You have yourselves a new subscriber. I have just bought a really nice 1979 Dodge CB300 Sportsman 440 big block with a Delta RV body. I'm replacing the camshaft and lifters this week as it was only running on 7 cylinders. A previous owner dismantled it and rebuilt much of the woodwork. The interior is excellent and it's been dry stored for 20 years. It's been here in the UK since it was new and my wife and I plan to use it in the summer months on a few trips in England. It also has 16½" wheels which I would like to replace. Keep up the good work!
That's amazing, thanks for subscribing! Sounds like we have similar campers except yours is dry?!? That's unheard of! Good luck and we appreciate you watching!
I watched Sleeperdude's most recent fan mail episode hoping to see them open your shirts, but they haven't gotten them yet. Can't wait to see their faces when they see the cool shirts.
I know, we did too! His videos have been all out of whack lately though since they've been doing that shop project and heading out West. I think the latest one was actually their June fan mail, hopefully. Otherwise they just got lost in the mail 😕
Hey there, Mike here from Australia Thoroughly enjoyed the video, I'm sure it has been a lot of work, but the camper is looking amazing.
Hopefully it will provide you with a comfortable space in which to enjoy your adventures as a family. I look forward to following your journey 🇦🇺🦘
Awesome! Glad to have you following along. Thanks for the comment!
First time watching from Australia.....I'm loving your RV
Thanks so much! If you have time, hope you'll check out some of our other videos as well! Welcome aboard 🎉
I am surprised that y’all didn’t find any dead animals in this Rv great video
That's all that was missing 😬. The animals probably didn't stay around too long because of the smell 😂.
Luv these guys. Jus found them
We're so happy you found us! We appreciate you watching!
Underrated channel!
Thank you so much! We're back at it today and hope to have a new video out for you in a few days. Thanks for watching and commenting :-)
You guys are so enjoyable❤
Thank you so much 😊