Full Renovation - Vintage Camper RV | Start to Finish - Part 1 (DIY Before & After)
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
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
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 🔥 ☕ 🤧
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
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! 😆
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 :-)
LOL! I named my RV Harvey as well, admittingly its named in part after a exe's adopted grandfather, he was a great man who did a lot for me and her
That's a nice gesture. Good job 😊
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!
I just love my fellow Michigan peeps! We have a unique humour…
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❤ 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!
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!
The seats look amazing
Thanks! They are retro cool. We lucked out with them in good shape😁
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!
Might be a good idea to use your van for the next movie of Chevy Chase National Lampoon!
That would be amazing! 😎
Brilliant job from Hazel the camper ❤
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 ! ❤😊
We're happy you found our channel! Thank you for watching and commenting! Hope you check out our earlier Harvey videos too 👍👍
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 🎉
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?
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!
I would use the same style lettering on there back with "Harvey" instead of cruise air!
Ooh, not a bad idea! Thanks for the comment!
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
Nice happy children. Good reflection on Good parents
That's very kind of you, Ken. We try!
Looking good 👍
Thank you!
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!
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!
Harvey is beautiful! Cant wait to see more!
Thank you!
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 🥰
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!
Florida has to be the only place that checks the title to make sure 10 years or newer before your aloud to park it
We've heard of some campgrounds having that policy... It's too bad 😞
all good Sleeperdude gave you a shout out!!
That was fun to watch! Glad you found our channel. Thanks for the comment!
Love it!! First time watching!! ❤️👍🏼
Thank you! Welcome aboard!
I'm new to the channel but i love classicsrvs ,ratrods, classic cars,semis, motorcycles,boats,wherle birds,some planes
Welcome to the channel! Thanks for the comment!
Beautiful bath
Thank you! 😊
I love your humor!!
Thank you 😊
Awesome vids!!! Your RV took me back to an old childhood favorite Disney move “Escape to Witch Mountain.” The preview for Disney + is here on you tube… you may see a familiar “character.” It always made me want a motorhome… then I saw yours!
Oh my gosh, too cool! We haven't seen that movie but now we want to watch it! Thanks so much for the comment!
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 :-)
Y'all are amazing. Excellent!
Thank you, Sylvia, we appreciate you.
so satisfying
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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!
I love the Job you both did on this❤
Thank you so much 😁
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 😁😁🎉
Amazing job. Looks awesome!
Thank you, Shellie! More to come!
It inspires me to do incredible work like this, congratulations, more videos and projects like this ❤❤❤
Thanks for the comment! Find a project if you haven't already. Jump in and get started!
I love your show & classics its fun to see you guys work on it
Thank you so much 😁
You guys are so enjoyable❤
Thank you so much 😊
First time I've seen your videos guys...love them keep up the great work...
Awesome! Thank you!
Great job! A lot of work! You guys rock!!!!!
Thanks so much, Cindy!
Enjoyed your renovation video. Well done ya'll are pros.
Thanks so much! We hope you check out some of our other videos too 😁😁
If the water in the radiator is like mud someone has put well water in. Always use distilled water
Thanks for the comment! We don't think that the RV had a very good maintenance routine before we purchased it. We didn't use well water but, you're probably right. When we refilled it, we used distilled with the coolant. We hope you check out some of our other videos!
Amazing❤ love it!
Thanks so much!
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 🎉
Great video of the renovation. You did a great job. I will have to watch the other videos.
Thanks for the comment! We're glad you enjoyed the video. Glad to have you with us for the reno journey 👍👍
It's coming along nicely !!!
Thanks, Mr. Bill!
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 enjoyed your humor. Good job.
Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it! 🎉
great video and nice vintage RV
Thanks so much for watching and for the comment!
I absolutely LOVE the green rims! Love it!
Thanks! 💚
We made a sprayer out of a pipe attachment to spray our tank out every so often.
That's a good idea. We've seen some gadgets like that for sale on Amazon but haven't tried one yet. Thanks for commenting!
I love everything the renovation ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
Beautiful orb flew above that river.. Nice vlog😊❤
Thank you!
Really good work and really nice work. 😊
Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching!
Can't wait to watch more of your videos.
Thanks, Sharon! There will be a new one out for you in about an hour!
Y'all are hilarious 😂😂😂 the commentary is awesome 👌
Thanks for the comment! We hope you check out some of our other videos too 👍👍
it was a very good video. you 2 are to be commended for your hard work.
Thanks so much!
Wonderful rehab of your Dodge RV. Two thumbs up!
Thank you so much 😁
Congratulations to your wonderful efforts toward the vehicle!!! :)- Kudos to YOU both!!! :)-
Thanks so much! We appreciate the comment!
You guys make an awesome team 😊 Watching from Australia.
That's amazing! Thanks for the comment!
Wire flinger 5000!!! Absolutely spot on!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Right?! Thanks for watching and 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 🎉
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 your channel, and I'm really enjoying it. Love the retro RV from the UK lee
Yay, we're glad you found us, Lee. Thanks for watching and commenting!
You have such a awesome family ❤️
Aww, that's so kind of you to say. Thanks so much for watching!
Enjoyed this video, so decided to sub. Looking forward to the next.
Awesome and welcome aboard! While you're waiting for our next video, feel free to check out our currently published videos to get all caught up 😉😉😉
Great team.
Thanks for the comment! We appreciate you watching!
Luv these guys. Jus found them
We're so happy you found us! We appreciate you watching!
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!
PLEASANT watching! love the vibe between you 2, NICE!
Thanks so much!!😊
It looks awesome
Thanks so much!
🎉You Guys Are Awesome🎉Love ❤watching all your videos
Thank you, Tim 😀🎉
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 💚
Found your channel today. I'm gonna have to binge watch all your videos. Love from a newfound subscriber in the UK. xx
That's so awesome! Thank you and welcome to the channel 😄
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!
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.
Just found you guys, I love the vibe, subscribed!
That's so awesome! We're glad you found the channel! 🥳
Just found your channel. I like what you have done in this video!!
Thanks and welcome
You’re family is adorable thank you for entertaining us…
Thanks so much for the comment!
Good content like watching this kind of stuff thank you so much for sharing god bless you and your family
Thanks for watching, Wayne 😁😁
Newbie to your channel and have subscribed because i loved your vibe! Always wanted an older rv and this size! But wowsers! Yall have done a LOT of work to him! There is no way I would have the energy to even attempt such a task, but I've enjoyed watching yalls transformation!! Look forward to seeing more!!
That's great to hear! Glad to have you along for the ride!
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!
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 love you guys . Shout out from Tokyo
No way! Wow, thanks for watching!
aaaaahhhh lol i love the green!!!!
Thanks so much! If you like the green, you'll like the other Harvey videos; hope you check them out 🎉🎉
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).
You guys are great
Thank you so much, Murial. We're happy you enjoyed the video 🎉
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!
cant wait to see it ALL done and your style sure will look preety 🟪▫️◻️⬜️🔳⚪️⚪️◻️▫️⬜️🔳🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🔲⚪️⬜️🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
We're excited to see it finished too!
Great video.
Thank you 😁😁
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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Used to go elk hunting in the orange model in Gunnison Colorado your video brings back memories lol this was back in the 70s so our model was minus the poop and hair . I still see a few of the old dodges still on the road can’t wait for future build outs you both are great together
Thanks so much and we appreciate you watching! What great memories of elk hunting! We're hoping to build some memories in ours too!