VW Bug Gooseneck Trailer FOUND. PART 2.
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2024
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A couple years ago we found the El Chico Gooseneck trailer that was manufactured by International Travel Trailer Inc. Since then many people have asked us what we did with it. We were asked about the hitch and if we had any interior videos or photos. We sold our trailer to Oklahoma Bugs shortly after we bought it but about 2 years ago another trailer surfaced in Colorado fully restored with a matching VW Bug tow vehicle. This past weekend we traveled to Colorado to see this trailer in person and get you guys some more video of this restored Gooseneck Trailer.
Enjoy. JC. - Авто та транспорт
Mad respect for anyone who takes care of things like this
Bob did an amazing job on this. He is a true craftsman. JC.
@@Volkswear
Are you encouraging Bob to build them?
Everything but the propane tanks🤣
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Unfortunately as the generations get younger taking care of things becomes less and holding onto things becomes shorter.
The younger generations do not seem to value durability and life span more than having the latest and greatest.
Hence in my opinion our drastically accelerated environmental issues.
Can you imagine camping in that set-up?
You'd have to put a "do not disturb" decal on the door for all the interested camper folk.
So its kinda like a cute dog at a park that everyone wants to play with?
Imagine all the girls you could get
@@Joe_Gunn it'd b great for meeting ppl, but yea after so long ppl would ask u about it everywhere u went, that'd b kind of annoying sometimes, cuz i like camping to get away from ppl sometimes.
Joe Gunn *grandmas
Erik van Stenis Yup, them too... A few years ago I had a van and it was hooked up. I scored randomly twice and both times the womans said the same thing "just for the experience". That was only a 1990 Dodge ram Van. Something like this has to be on a whole different level.
Can we get a round of applause for Bob? Great work on the restoration! Thanks for sharing!
This honestly needs to be a thing again. Itll make family travel easier.
There are no more families
electric, maybe. factory drivetrain? no.
VW Beetle designed to support heavy machine gun; other vehicles not suitable.
This is why we have SUVs nowadays
No can do.
Families of 4 nowadays need a Suburban. There's no room in the trailer for a big screen monitor.
This will smoke all at a car show! You killed it Bob!
Especially at any all Volkswagen-related car shows.
Apart from having a bed over a stove, seems practical.
Who doesn't like a set of fire resistant bedsheets? Imagine how warm you're going to be in the winter.
If you are on a daytime schedule, the bed should be made in the morning before cooking commences. Stow the stove before bed.
@@questioner1596 I would imagine that anything that is cooked there the smell is gonna stick on the sheets.
@@c.curmudgeon2834 keep the feet warm in a cold dark winter night.
@@c.curmudgeon2834 Q10
Some one needs to make a good set of blue prints for this design.
A couple of thoughts:
The frontal aerodynamics look like they are better with that trailer compared to regular ones - it looks like it would _push down_ the car and thus give better grip.
But if it's windy from the side, does it pull on the car in an unfavorable way?
Our VW would get blown sideways occasionally on the highway. I imagine car and trail would dance together. 😁
Way over GCWR for a beetle, did they even check? Wind would be a whole other issue. There's a reason these never caught on or the camper set ups they had for cars back then with their own auxiliary wheels
@@Cutlass_Rudd actually no it's fine for the beetle
Great Restoration. Now take that trailer and make a whole lot more cause people with VW's are gonna want one and I am sure the patent ran out along time ago.
Imagine making a modern version that was able to fit the modern beetle along with the classic. That'd be nice
Justin Noker I’d buy one for sure... 2 new beetles in my household... plus a Passat ...
I would be very interested. But I need one for a 56 type 1
few people in Brazil did that. i saw repro of this trailer several times on facebook
@@mikesgarage9026 hey you are flock member too
how cool is that thing,
Extremely - Love your videos. Especially VWs
It is pretty amazing to see one restored to this condition. He did an amazing job on the restoration.
To bad they never made one to fit single or double cabs like crusty!
Couldn’t agree more, I love your videos but the way. Huge fan.
Shut up and take my money cool.
Volkswagon Bananagon.
Great restoration of a very unique vehicle.
lol, bananagon..:) hahah
with bananoramic windows
@@colindobinson
I'm sorry I was being so overly expressive that it offended your grammarian sensibilities. I'll check with The Writers Guild before my next comment.
Volkswagen*
Is orginale or not. Unique modification?
Uh
I love stuff like this. What a cool little trailer! I never would’ve thought they would make an accessory quite like this for a VW Bug, let alone the fact that a VW Bug could pull something like this. The craftsmanship on this restoration is fantastic. It probably looks 10 times better now than it did when it was brand new. Truly some beautiful work!
I'm a full-time RVer. With my family of 8, we live in a 40' 5th wheel that I pull with an older F-350. Having said that, this makes me wish I could turn back the arms on the clock and pursue something like this in my single years. It's a crazy awesome adventure.
However a family of 8....on a rainy day would end up to be 6 real fast !!!... lol.. .jus sayin....mom and dad would hide out in the bug with the doors locked tight as hell ....lol
That color scheme is spot on for the era, mad respect for bob
The promotional film showed the hitch attached entirely to the drip rail not with holes through the top of the car i remember the hitch attached in 4 places to spread the weight out along the drip rail. This was a very good video the gentleman did a great job putting it together with know directions. The trailer restoration was beautiful i helped my dad do a 35ft. Travel trailer they aren't easy with rounded corners some materials don't like bending. But it was a beauty when we were done we used it for yrs. Fishing and hunting.
Thanks for sharing
I saw the ads in the magazines for this but I didn't think any still existed. Thank you so much!
I remember this. I was one of the people that asked about a follow up video. That’s awesome. Very nice work. Something else I thought would be cool is a new version of all of this for a new bug then display them side be side.
Why is there not more of these.... it just makes so much sense, especially with how people are down sizing, buying smaller cars. This just seems brilliant!
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Such design of the camper trailers is ingenious! I really don't understand why it never took off. I mean, you have agility, more compact size and with modern technology you could also have better vision. Definitely amazing way to tow a camper trailer!
The trailer has a lot of room, unfortunately the VW does not, which is probably not considered ideal for long trips.
@@barnabyjones6995 why, only the driver needs to be in the beetle while driving and the rest of the family can chill in the camper
@@daniel57327 that "legal" where you live?
For sure not in Europe 🤔
The tow vehicle of choice had 48hp. Enough said.
@@daniel57327 not unless the camper has seat and shoulder belts inside the camper 🚧🚧... I really don't think the D.M.V. would allow people inside while it's moving down the road..🛑🛑.🖐️🚫🚫🚫😩😩🤔🤨
I've been wanting to see what that old trailer could be like, for a few years since I found it online! Beautiful!
That is so awesome, I want one!
Ouch, I can feel my head hitting those bolts!
So now there's THREE?!?!?! Mind blowing. Oklahoma Bugs has 2.
I want to build one ( carbon fiber ) and pull it with a new beetle with a 5 cyl
Excellent craftsmanship on the restoration! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Couldn't agree more. The interior is better than original in my opinion. Top notch restoration. JC.
The VW bug was what International Travel Inc used in the commercial in 1974 to promote this travel trailer. It has become known as a WV accessory which it can be but some other small cars could be used as well. The bug would probably be the best choice which is probably why they chose it for the commercial.
It was a good idea as it looks like getting in and out of places would be much easier than when a trailer is hitched to the back.
The two things do look great together.
This is an absolute gem! Imagine the attention it draws, this is off the hook Love it! Well done Bob seriously 👏👌
what an awesome piece of history and so well restored by Bob! Very cool and thanks for the tour!
Pretty cool to see in person. JC.
Bob is the man. Unlike this idiot who sold the trailer for a bit extra money as soon as he bought it. Not thinking about the potential considering he has a gazillion views on the first video 😂
Wonderful design. The Moon Discs are a great touch.
Absolutely a dream and I wish i had one now!!! It's a better travel trailer than all I've been finding in my search. And to work on my bug would just be incredible. Sleeps way more than fit in the bug!!
I really like how Bob used the original interior for templates & also how he did it in all wood & not too dark. Nice work Bob👍👍💙
beautiful restoration. someone should make these again.
Who would build the VW beetle that goes with it?
@@dlc630 the mexicans were making this style up to before the shitty new beetle came out.
@@gordtron I think you're right. I'm thinking that the old bug was built around the world for years after they stopped selling them in the USA. This is the first time I've seen this.
@@dlc630 there was 15 million vw bugs produced I think it would be fine
I don’t fancy a bolt to the head in the beetle cab need to put a handle on it useful and takes away the regular head scabs you will get . Seemed to be its only flaw in this set up . Just brilliant bravo 👏
You could wear a helmet if it really scared you, protects you from metorites and illegal 👽
I believe that stock 1600 engine is "capable" of towing that trailer. But to hear an assertion that it tows it at 55 to 60 MPH "no problem...", well. I'll bet if we sat down and talked about it it we'd disagree (heavily) on our definitions of "no problem".
Probably be okay as long as you didn't put anything in the trailer. Lol
F-150 and, say towing it to flagstaff from Phoenix!
WRX motor swap and you're golden
Very beautiful restoration, thank you for sharing your amazing story. God bless you and your family
Glad to see this puppy restored let’s keep history alive
A) Way to go Bob. That's awesome!
B) That's the most adorable trailer/car setup I've ever seen.
C) I find it hard to believe that the trailer is pulled by that tiny beetle! Crazy!
Wonderful to see people rescue and restore such a piece of tech history!
Just ran across this video. When my brother was assigned to Cannon AFB in New Mexico, another airman had one of these. My brother would only drive VW products his entire life and was very interested in this trailer designed as he loved to camp. When my brother retired in the mid 1980's, the guy still had the trailer and was stationed in Colorado at Peterson AFB, his last duty assignment before he was to retire himself. He had obtained a copy of the original plans and gave one to my brother. I would have to check with my sister in law to see if she knows where they are, as my brother passed about 4 years ago.
I would like to see someone driving attached see how he handles it
How do u know its a he ??😁😂
Very cool. Please take care of that great piece of 70’s history. It’s priceless!
💕💕😍😍👍👍😍😍💕💕
Thank you for restoring this and the video
Awesome to see the followup.
Thanks for sharing
Very nice! I wish I had the skills to do something like this!
Bumblebee finds the Matrix and becomes Bumblemus Prime.
I was just thinking that! 🤯
😂😂😂😂😎👍
I want to see that movie, where's the tix??? lol
Haha I was thinking about that
Nice job restoring that cool camper.
Bob, you've done a beautiful job of restoring this caravan. 👍🏻
This is the absolute cutest trailer I have ever seen 😱 FANTASTIC restoration!!
Thank you UA-cam recommendations, for bringing us all back to this gem!
Dear Volkswear.
Simply fantastic. Would have loved to see it run.
Bob did an extraordinary good job. He owns a great place too. The hubcaps and especially the tail lights are definitely not my kind of taste. Original ones would be much nicer respectively fit better. But, as always, this is a matter of personal taste.
Thanks a lot for saving restoring showing taping editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards.
Postscriptum: Please don't get me wrong but check out how often you use the word "actually".
Very cute, had never seen one before. Beautiful renovation!!!
I dub this the yellow submarine, with a screen
The TDI version today would pull it effortlessly.
Ed Tetreault indeed
I saw your first video, and now have watched the second one, and I am so glad I saw this.
I know that I have seen this kind of trailer before, and I now know why it looks soo unusual. I'm gonna keep my eyes open and hope I find another one.
Awesome! Love all things original Bug, and this is the best! Thank you!
"How do I open this, Bob?"
Bob: "Just pull on it." Lmao.
Brilliant! What a great time the 60's & 70's were, an era when freedom & enjoyment trumped health & safety.
The playgrounds were so much better. Riding in the back of my dad's El Camino!
@Rad Derry Lol Are you for real?
@Rad Derry ok boomer
Amazing that you saw it in the junkyard!
Thanks for sharing! My wife and I love this!!!! Great restore Bob!! Hope to see one in the wild some day.
Thanks for doing this video. Been wondering a while. I've got an idea to build something very similar out of fiberglass that would be more aerodynamic and lighter. That's a very well done build
It was pretty cool seeing it person. The interior was amazing. JC.
Fiberglass is heavier than you think.
@@markgigiel2722 all depends on how you use it. The way some people use fiberglass it's heavier. The way I would build would be a lot lighter and aerodynamic.
Oh yeah no way that's awesome. This is one of my favorite things on the planet.
Great restoration- lovely finish inside ☀️
Nice work on the restoration and reinforcement of the trailer hitch/frame. It may also be an advantage to weld in a couple side plates where the frame makes the curve downwards for more rigidity. As far forward as the actual ball hitch is, it shouldn't interfere with any part of the car. The interior work is stunning considering how this looked the last time I saw a video of it! Very rare bird here... nice job!😍😁👍👍
I’ve been thinking of making one of these for a while, maybe someday in my “spare” time...beautiful interior!!! Great work Bob! thanks for sharing!
The interior is amazing in this trailer. I think it is great that he restored this trailer without anybody in the VW Community really even knowing and then shows up to a show in Colorado Springs and blows everybody away with this thing. JC.
People in springs love restoring old cars. Every time I'm up there I see some 60s-70s or older trucks getting towed for projects
I lived in Manitou Springs and west side OCC from 2001 till 2014. Had a '70 Buick Electra 4door Custom Hardtop. I seen some of those vehicles you're talking about.
I love this! great job on the resto! I'd kill for this setup.
What a great idea for a trailer, especially for those not used to reversing trailers and for tight spots also. Thsnks for showing!
Very cool Bob you got a one of kind RV for sure thanks for sharing 🤗✌😁
That is absolutely mind boggling, and it would never in a million years be legal in my neck of the woods! I love it, and I want one! 🤩
Pretty neat trailer. I'm sure it would be frowned upon by the DOT these days. JC.
Old vehicles get a pass
What would be the issue? It has safety
chains, lights, appears to have electric brakes, and the tow vehicle hitch is more that sufficiently strong along with the bodywork mounting. The power margin is much narrower than most north America drivers are used to but I've seen Peugeots pulling horse trailers in Bavaria without issue.
Imagine a steep down hill road with a switchback, the trailer could overpower the VW,thereby tipping it over sideways. I think that would be a concern. Cheers
Been waiting years for this video. Thanks for finally doing it.
Awesome piece of history, beautifully done bob.
Where the bolts come through the roof, you could make up a grab handle to attach via those bolts and tidy them up a bit.
that frame might be why it's still around
More than likely. They are very fragile without it. Made almost entirely of wood. JC.
love the inside wood work.so beautiful
rich wood tones.i love it.can see the issues with the front being weak like he said at the start of the vid and maybe they didnt want to address the financial need to fix it maybe the company had other behind the scene issues that prevented them from fixing and continuong to promote and push the product.i think this idea could have taken off maybe still could cuz of the ease alone of being able to move and park the trailor instead of having to only back it in alone makes it a selling point as that is a usual isuue with people.i can say myself im not the best prob.the worst at backing in a trailor and i would love anything that would make that easier.dunno but 1 thing for sure i love it
When i watched the video of when you recovered the trailer i was worried that would be the last we'd see of it. Thanks man. Keeping history alive.... And its car history..... The best history.
, this set up all you would need is an outdoor screen shower, cassette toilet and a screen room tent, you would be good to go. love it, very rare
I love this setup. But one thing. Take those bolts out of the hitch on the roof and shorten them so they are flush or in the headliner.
Thank you for sharing! That's gorgeous!
Very well done on the restoration job.
Wow-wee!!! A really cool tool!!!
So the fridge is "actually " in new unused condition.
A lot of people are unaware that the Hunter Compact Trailer was also made to be hauled by a VW bug. I have a 1972 Hunter Compact that my uncle bought when he bought his 72 Super Beetle. I had the beetle until it was wrecked in 1990. I now pull it with a restored 93 Ford Festiva. Total weight is 900# & tongue weight is 80#. The Hunter's were actually sold in the dealerships / with the VW's. Some dealers carried them, other's just offered to order them. Dixon VW in Crest Hill , Ill was a large dealership so he had them on display. There is a lot of Hunters still on the road & are still sought after. I've been offered $ 10,000 for mine, & the sticker price was only $3100..... Just putting it out there...
Thanks always wanted to see inside one of these much roomier than I expected
Finally man you made my day ,cause I was wondering what happend after towing it .
Sadly there is no Video from the making of.
Shout out to Bob for his great work.
what a rare find. Hope to see a video of both hooked together and seeing a demo drive of it.
Oh man. That is the coolest!
My mom had a yellow Beetle back in the day, then I got a new one and drove it for 9 years. Now I have a bigass fifth wheel camper and seeing this makes me wish I could wave magic wand and make the two worlds collide. I don't live far from Pryor Oklahoma and I'm surprised there isn't one of these out there. Seems to be some VW enthusiasts out there.
Amazing restoration video! Seeing the shape it was in then and now almost restored to it former glory is a sight to behold
That is an excellent restoration!
Agreed. Bob did a great job on it. JC.
There were a couple of them on thesamba.com very recently, so there are a few of them still out there!
They are still for sale. The white one on thesamba is the original trailer we pulled out of a salvage yard a few years ago. There are 3 known to exist. JC.
I had one of these trailers back in the early 80's, but it was made full size for a four door car, I had a chevy impala that I towed the trailer with while I lived in Mesquite Texas, I visited the guy who bought it from me and he still had it and his boy was fixing it up for him and his wife to travel and camp in,
Imagine the interest shown if it were to roll up into a VW meet. Enjoyed this!.
Beautiful piece of history. Great job 👍😉
You know what's wrong with this set up?
It's that I don't have one!
It is pretty sweet isn't it!
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Very cool, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching. JC.
You would have to disconnect the plug and safety chain to do all the maneuvering as shown on the first video. I can see how this would be a fun thing to use. We started with an 18 foot 5th wheel pulled with a 2.8 v6 S15 Gmc and now have a 40ft and a 3500 1 ton. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome space saving design! The small floor plan here is perfect and should be taken into consideration by anyone designing small rvs or homes.
I miss my bug..she burned up on the free way gas line broke while driving...sniff..I love the camper
If bumble bee got the matrix lol
Bumblemus Prime
THAT TRAILER IS PHENOMINAL!!! GOOD JOB ON IT...VERY NIIICE!!! I WORKED FOR BOB SCHAEFER IN YUCAIPA CALIF & HE MADE RV TRAILERS...BEST MADE I EVER SAW (OR WORKED ON) DURABLE!!! 1st LESSON WAS HOW TO RUN SCREWS TO KEEP WRINKLES OUT...EVERY OTHER SCREW & THEN FILL IN...NICE GORGOUS JOB!!!
Beautiful job these are the things people need focus on very cool.
Oh, Bob....Those exposed bolts right where I'd crack my head are NOT cool.
so true, how easy is it to put some white caps on them?
Or shorter bolts..........fit and finish could be better
Just put some acorn nuts on there. No more piercing of the nuggen.
Use the bolts to attach some “oh shit” handles on the inside. Looks like perfect spacing and location for them.
The bolts are a 100% half assed solution. Drilling wouldn't be necessary if some proper thought had put into the mounting. Bugs don't need more holes.
i have always wanted one of these for my bug
Your profile pic tells me your plans had changed a little
@@jarekpszuk6944 not mine
Beautiful, great job guys! I bought a factory redo Diesel Beetle, 2015 model but sold in June 2017. VW dropped the “bubble” and it’s something like a foot shorter than the original beetles. Making a similar trailer work on my Beetle would require a shorter RV.
Ive been waiting years for this man thanks