Winter Off-Grid in a Vintage Truck Camper
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- Опубліковано 15 лют 2021
- I spent two nights in my 1972 Saturn Truck Camper at an Off Grid camping site about 5 miles from my home. The temps got down to single digits overnight and a snow storm was already beginning to send the snow. The next day after I left we got 12 inches of snow!
I used my Buddy heater connected to a 20lb propane tank to keep warm. I made sure to have the roof vents cracked open and a carbon monoxide detector nearby.
What a great time creating memories!
Thank you for sharing your grief. This helps me 1. because I'm refurbishing a 1979 imperial rambler..
to live in after losing everything. 2. The rambler helps me from thinking too much.
Hang in there Life will get better. Keeping your mind busy will help! I’m so glad this helps!
@@adventureswithrick8032 Thank you for your encouragement. Perhaps when your heating and cooling guy imparts wisdom, you'll create an episode. I am unsure how to light the older waterheater.
I lived in my 9.5 1974 Sunline camper for over a year. In the winter, when it got real cold, I’d sleep in the bunk over the dinette. Tight but toasty. I took most of my showers at work to save on my 20 water tank. Had access to a dump station. It enabled me to save enough money to travel around the country, years ago, when drivers used to be courteous. That’s when one could just pull off the side of the road and sleep without being robbed or bothered. Or stop at Mom & Pop gas station and ask if We could stay there the night. Watching this video brings back memories. Thanks
That sounds pretty awesome! Glad it brought back good memories for you! Thank you for watching and if you haven’t already subscribe and follow along. There will be more truck camper videos. It’s been a very busy summer so the videos have slowed down but I will have some more coming.
@@adventureswithrick8032 I still have that camper and truck. Last year, it was broken into and trashed, (we think tree trimmers for the electric company!) If I can’t fix al the damage they did, we will look for another Sunline just like the one we have. The newer truck campers are made for super and crew cabs, ( mine is a standard) so the overhang is too long, making if it impossible to see overhead branches when on back roads and stop lights when I pull up close enough to trip the light! The new ones are also too high and don’t have a front window. And, they are too expensive.
I put a norcold boat 12/120 volt frig in, so I wouldn’t have to be level when I park. (Wide shoulders are not level) I also put an evaporator In place of the vent in the center of the camper, also 12 volt. It would drop the temp inside 10 to 15 degrees. In the desert, when it was 105 outside, it was only 90 inside! For communication, we had a CB (tram diamond 60 23 channel SSB, which I still have) All of our traveling back then, we only stayed in a campground one day, and that was at circus circus in Vegas. We even stayed near the runway at the Vegas airport. That was before they put up fences. Pismo beach was a party beach on the weekends, but during the week, we would be the only vehicle on the whole beach! Couldn’t believe a video I saw recently on Pismo beach.
Family is grown, and we want to travel again, but are concerned because of how violent our country has become. Towns we stayed at are so bad, we will never go their again. We contacted H.O.G. (Harleys Owners Group) to find out if certain roads or towns have crime problems. We plan to try the routes and towns they recommended and will stay away from the others.
Hey bud grumpy old ford guy here I still travel the roads in a slide in camper. Best thing I ever did... enjoy life
Love this! I'd been planning to convert a cargo trailer into a camper/tiny house but changed my mind to go with a truck and slide-in camper instead. This one is adorable and loved the tour! An awesome legacy you're folks left you with. My condolences on the loss of your friend.
Thank you
I have a 1972 Eldorado truck camper that bought at action.
I have some small repairs to do but I also would be camping winter /summer anytime 😊
I Love it ..
I too have a screw loose.
Sure is peaceful.
I'll have videos once I start the repairs.
Awesome! Thanks for watching. I can’t wait to see your videos.
I know it's 18 months after the fact, but I'm deeply and genuinely sorry about the loss of your friend.
Thank you. I still think about him and how his life would have been had he gotten some help. I don’t know. Thanks for watching and the kind words.
That looks like perfect therapy after losing your friend. Sorry that you are having to deal with this tragic event.
That camper though! Beautiful! It’s like you get to camp with your father and mother every time you get out in it.
Thank you
Thank you for sharing, never good.
Thanks for watching
I was born the 60s I grew up with these . There made much better than new ones. There just not insulated very well because people camped in summers not winter.
As a child who lost her mom to suicide when I was 6, it was very hard to understand. The ones left behind always "suffer". My prayers to the family and you for your loss.😢
Good video and that's a great truck for a big truck camper looks good and runs great by the sound of it
Thank you! Yes it did. It is currently in the restoration process. I gave the truck to my son who is completely restoring it including a rebuilt 350 engine instead of the 305. He is doing a great job on it. I can’t wait for everyone to see it! (And hear it)
One word...MAGNIFICENT.
Thank you so much! Thanks for watching
So sorry for the loss of your dear freind.stay strong my friend sending prayers for strength.god bless
Thanks for watching.
I do appreciate it. I was thinking of him this evening. Still struggle to make sense out of it. I know I won’t but that is what suicide leaves us with. Thank you 🙏
Ur camper is very pretty ❤❤❤
Thank you and thank you for watching!
Sorry for your loss.
Thank you and thanks for watching and following along.
Love those vintage truck campers!
Thank you and thanks for watching! Consider following along and subscribe if you haven’t.
That thing is sweet
Thanks!! Hoping to have it back out again next summer. We have it off the Chevy truck right now and my son is starting the process of restoring the truck. I also have a 64 F250 which was set up for a camper for most of its life. We have the old rotten bed off of it now and a good bed will go on probably in spring sometime.
When I have wet wood , I use match lite charcoal to start the fire . You only need a bit on the base of the firepit to start a good fire . Cheers from Canada
Oh wow! Never thought of that! Great idea! Cheers! I live about 40 min from Sarnia, Ontario across the border in Michigan
I used to use flares
Love those vintage slide-ins
Thanks and thanks for watching 😀
You've done that camper justice by how nice you keep it! So cozy looking!
Vintage fan is SOOO awesome!
Thank you 😊
I’m just finding your video, first of all thank you for sharing with us. Sorry for your loss. Laughed at your intro, enjoyed the cooking shots and love the rawness
Thank you a bunch on all accounts!
Reminds me of being a kid with my family camper trips in the 70’s. Thanks for the video.
Your very welcome and thanks for watching!!
Your Dad would be soooo proud of you that your keeping his camper. I am too. Cheers.
Thank you! Looking forward to some more camping out their soon.
I'm so sorry about your friend. You bring a good message. I love your place. It's so homey and just like I would want it too.
Thenk you
I am glad I found your channel. I remines about camping with my parents and sister while watching your camping adventures. Stealth camping can be risky. Stealth camp in the wrong place and you can wind up in the Iron Bar Hotel or worse. I like you am fortunate. I camp on private land in Northern Wisconsin. The nearest interstate is 20 miles away.
Thanks!! Ya I got to be careful for sure!
My sympathies, know how you must feel.
So sad about your friend ... I’m very sorry!
Lovely camper and great video :-)
Thank you
What an awesome layout, love it.
Thanks for watching! And thank you
I love these old campers thank you for sharing!
Well I understand. I'm a preachers kid and I have a strong faith and foundation yet still I am just a good old boy !
Awesome! Thanks for watching. I was a mechanic before being a pastor but I grew up in the church and wandered a bit before I trusted Christ and became a preacher.
Damn this hit me like a brick. Nice video. Great camper. Sorry about your friend
Thanks man!! I appreciate it and I appreciate you watching!
@@adventureswithrick8032 I followed. Looking forward to more of that camper 👍
I'm a new subscriber and really enjoyed your video. You seem like a really genuine guy and I'm really sorry about your friend 💯 I look forward to more of your videos and more of your positive attitude 👍
Thank you! I try to just be me. Nothing special just a guy enjoying life navigating its ups and downs. Thank you for your kind words and for watching! I’ve been down sick like so many have been but I’m back at it and working on a new video so stay tuned 😃😉
@@adventureswithrick8032 I look forward to many more adventures 👍
That’s cool! Hopefully you keep it and enjoy it!
Thank you! Hoping to have a truck ready to haul it again soon! The Chevy is getting redone.
I am sorry for your loss.
My best friend ended his own life 10 years ago. We both got in to Ham Radio at the same time and is how we became friends. I am both sad and angry. Sad for his death. Angry because he took away all the good times yet to be had. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
Thank you! Yes that is so true! I am sorry for your loss too! 😑 The best we can do at this point is encourage others to reconsider and do the best we can to be there for our friends and family if they are struggling.
Really cool. Vintage camping!
Thank you 😊
My great Grand Uncle had one of these when I was a kid (80's). I was never able to see the inside and I always thought it was so cool with the "faux tail fins" on the back holding the rear lights. It appears to have a gas water heater vent on the curb-side at the rear so I'm wondering why the electric one is under the sink?
It actually has a gas furnace but it needs replaced. Im glad this brought back some good memories for you. Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for watching
Nice set up. That camper is in good condition.
Thank you and thanks for watching
@@adventureswithrick8032 That is a really nice camper, the interior looks great.
love your stuff man! take it easy 🤘
Hey thanks for watching I appreciate it!
Just my opinion I think the bathroom needs to be updated but other than that I love your camper and also I sub
Yes it does. Right now my son and I are working on the truck that hauls the camper because it needs attention. Hopefully I can get the camper back out soon!
@@adventureswithrick8032 that's great 👍
wow, cool setup!
Thank you
Hello Rick, just subscribed, we had a square body chevy in my business yrs ago, one stout hauling truck! Nice vintage camper, safe travels 👍🏼🇺🇸
Thanks for watching! We have begun collecting parts to restore the square now as time is catching it. Yes it is great at hauling. Thanks for the sub too!
Great video
Thank you!
Texas Facebook market place I’ve seen some k30 4x4 dually regular cabs for sale real cheap little surface rust
Someday I’ll get one! Thanks for watching
How do you not have more subscribers???
Thank you that is very kind! I would suspect if I uploaded more and regularly I would. As a dad with three teenagers and a full time job it makes it challenging. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
@@adventureswithrick8032 your very welcome
Texas is colder than Michigan right now, only 10 degrees last I checked
Isn’t that crazy!! Big difference is we are prepared and live with this every year! Texas doesn’t so it’s a mess. I feel bad for them.
Too cool!
Thank you
Sorry for your loss and awesome old camper but propane tanks do not go inside the RV.
Thank you! And thanks for watching.
Sorry about your friend
Thank you and thanks for watching
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Thank you and thanks for watching
great video what state and town is home.?
Hey thanks for watching !
I live near Port Huron, Michigan
Nice camper but what's with the candles? That's unsafe no matter how cautious you think you're being.
Thank you for watching. I love using candles as a source of light. Thanks for your concern.
I believe you said you had hip replacement surgery. Did you have both hips replaced ? I am scheduled to have my left hip replaced in September. In recent weeks my right hip is having issues as well. I am thinking of having both done. How long until you were able to care for yourself after your surgery?
Yes sir I had my left hip replaced August 4 of 2020. I was up and walking like a new man in two weeks. You would have had no idea I had had a hip replacement other than how poorly I walked prior to surgery. It got really really bad. I was only 48. The doctor said my hip was in horrible shape.
I was staying home alone caring for myself in less than a week. The walker is your best friend and a shower chair.
I just had an anterior hip replacement Dec ... took a couple of weeks to get back to normal ... but the loss of hip pain was immediate!! It was life changing ... best wishes!!
@@lisaquartararo7240 thank you! I’m finding I still am having energy level issues and some pain sometimes. Many have said it takes a year to be back to normal.
Did you camp a lot growing up with your parents ?
None! I’ve had to learn things by trial and error as an adult. I had a tent as a kid and did sleep in the backyard if that counts 😂
What capacity does your camper have in All of your tanks and the galvanized steel water tank is most likely in good condition for galvanized steel lasts a long time replace the RV propane refrigerator with a electric refrigerator and separate lithium battery Bank how do you get power in your camper.
I haven’t had it out to a camping situation whenever I use the water. It needs plumbing fixed. I don’t have a grey water or black water hook up that is good yet. I use shore power or battery operated or oil lamps.
I definitely have a good amount to do on it yet.
Thanks for watching 😃
Where was the adventure? Guess I missed it.
For some it was beyond what they would do. For some like you no big deal. Thanks for watching.
When you cook Rick . Is the fire department on stand by.
😂😂😂😂🧯🧯🚨🚨🚒🚒🚒
I’ve thought about that and I would love to. Great ideas!!
I have a 1971 fleet aire cab over camper for sale
I cried out to God with my voice- To God with my voice; And He gave ear to me.
Psalms 77:1 NKJV
God has always helped me
I like your videos
Amen! Thank you
I’m sorry for you loss I know at least 5 friends that have committed suicide this year
Thank you! I am so sorry! Suicide leaves a mess for those who remain. 😑
Sorry buddy, you need to educate yourself, it’s not as simple as reaching out.
I lost my son to Suicide 7 years ago, I feel your pain but I encourage you to really educate yourself, your thoughts are typical and understandable, but simply incorrect.
Your brain is part of your body, suicidal death is no different than dying from cancer, the brain is not functioning properly, like a cancerous liver, you simply don’t fix it,
Sorry to be harsh, it’s simply wrong to say the results are worse after the suicidal death, you don’t know the pain.
Watched your entire video, enjoyed the camper and hope you find some peace with the loss of your friend, I truly feel the pain.
I am a pastor and deal with this quite a bit too. I understand about the brain being an organ just like anything else. Losing a family member is tough and suicide effects so many. Thanks for expressing your opinion. I know you speak from your experience and I speak from mine. I don’t just speak from one experience and maybe you don’t. We can agree the pain for both the one who dies and those who remain is immense. I smiled the other day seeing a Facebook memory of him and was sad that he is gone. God bless you and thanks for watching. Again, sorry for your loss! 😞 - Rick
@@adventureswithrick8032 thanks, being a pastor I’m sure you do deal with this, and knowing that makes me want you to learn more. Unfortunately I have dealt with several suicidal death in my life, your comments in the video show me that you do need more education, especially if you’re counselling people. I have no faith, none, I simply don’t believe in old stories, I’m sure you find comfort in your beliefs but educating yourself from a thanatology perspective coupled with your faith based beliefs will give you a different perspective, one that reflects a modern understanding of suicidal death, grief and death. Remember the bible calls suicidal dealt a sin, wrong!
Take good care Rick, and thanks for the wonderful reply
Rick
@@shakyhandpictures2185 again I cannot imagine your loss. My heart breaks for such a grief. 😥