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Mabel & friend's, vintage campers & more

Follow along as we restore these 4 campers and then rent one and enjoy the vintage camper experience

11/07/2023

We took Mabel boondocking for the first time a few weeks ago! Everything went great, can't wait to go again!

09/12/2023

https://youtu.be/MMk9Cm4oNk8?si=Juu96wsZ5nf28-vc

09/08/2023

https://youtu.be/NYHrmZDdRKE?si=icdTifMcRIn3DLga

We made it with the Arrow, just in the knick of time!

08/28/2023

Mabel hosted Ellie's first camping trip last night! I think we can safely say she loves Mabel as much as we do! 💗

08/09/2023

https://youtu.be/nzgkFHTjkaE

08/09/2023

https://youtu.be/fOlBtVJN_H4

08/03/2023

Made myself a hanger for the barn door!

07/23/2023

We discover that the camper is actually a 66 not 74, its stamped on the sink and mirror! Matt rebuilt and painted the door and started to paint the camper as well!

07/19/2023

We have an A/C, cabinet frames, dinette benches, a table & counter top!

07/19/2023

https://youtu.be/-wWBQyRdWyI

07/09/2023

https://youtu.be/llSf-mADxAE

Upholstery is coming along slowly. Had to go back to the fabric store because I didn't get enough the first time. Between work, housework, grandbabies and just being exhausted, it's been hard to find the drive to do it 😕

07/09/2023

https://youtu.be/5vT6n1BZ8aU

So much done!

has been busting his butt in this 100 degree weather trying to get this old gal back together!

07/05/2023

We are about ready to go camping!😅

got a lot done this weekend!

06/30/2023

Started to figure out my upholstery project yesterday!

06/29/2023

https://youtu.be/Cd3ehLh5GTU

starting to reframe the can!

06/28/2023

Paneling walls are up, got some more framing to do now!

put all the paneling back on our ham tonight, time to start framing the front & back wall and ceiling. Up next wiring & plumbing.Have to rebui...

06/27/2023

We have a real floor! Yay!

got the vinyl put down today! walls will be flying up soon! I finally made it to the fabric store too!

06/27/2023

Frames painted, time to rebuild!

I finally made it to the fabric store, time to start sewing!

Got the frame prepped and painted, new floors and flashing are cut, side walls got new welting today, time to start attaching the floor and put...

06/21/2023

Down to the floor now! Matt always gets started before I can record 🤦‍♀️ Today he took out the "appliances", cabinets, closet and down came the walls!

All cabinets and closet walls were saved for patterns to build new ones 😊

Is always working ahead so I missed most of the tear down. It's down to the floor now. Next the floor will be removed and start working on the ...

06/20/2023

Got all the exterior skin removed last night! Now its time to start removing cabinets, closets, and everything else! The floor will be replaced and then the walls and cabinetry can go back!

Still haven't started sewing 😕😅

Slow down Matt!

removed the rest of the exterior skins from the Little Chief today. Two more boards will need steamed and curved. watch for progress!

06/19/2023

Matt got the paneling on the two interior walls that he has rebuilt! I really need to get to work on the upholstery! This little baby camper will be ready to go before we know it!

got the door side rebuilt and paneled the interior side today. Next will be the floor, then curve of the ham can! Along with cabinetry & seatin...

06/15/2023

Matt pulled the skin from the other side tonight, looks a little rough!

06/13/2023

The diy steam machine worked!

made a steam machine! It looks a little crazy but it worked! One curve down, probably at least 5 more to go!

06/13/2023

Progress!

Took the skin off the driver side of trailer and started rebuilding the wall. The curve of the canned ham is tricky, check out the next video to see of we ac...

06/10/2023

About to get started!!

We just got this little 12 foot vintage camper, will start remodel soon! Follow along on our journey!

06/06/2023

Matt got my new heat and air installed tonight in my workshop! Thanks babe!

06/03/2023

Some photos from this year's rally!
Lots of beautiful trailers out here!

06/03/2023

Rally ready!

05/28/2023

Cleaned up the rock gaurd on the Stratoflyte this weekend!

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Christmas campground!

I picked up these Christmas village campers last year on after Christmas clearance and have been waiting since to see them! It's close enough to Christmas to build a snowy campground right?! Also when I purchased these I had absolutely nowhere to display them so props to the hubby for building me a awesome table! #vintagecamper #merrychristmas2021 #lovemyhubby

Mixmaster

I made my own butter!!

Bar Keepers Friend

Try this out on your camper stoves!!!

Sunbeam mixmaster

Got my little mixer going! Tomorrow I'm going to mix something other than air 🤪 #mixmaster #sunbeam #antiques

1942 Philco

The old radio works beautifully! I'll never cease to be amazed at the fact you can plug in a appliance that's 79 years old and it fires right up like not a day has passed 💖 #babyimamazedbyyou #42Philco

More snow!

Well it's still snowing here in Arkansas! I really want to go out and sleep in Mabel. Matt thinks I've lost my mind, but it doesn't snow here very often. We may never get the chance to experience camping in the snow again, because I'm sure not planning on purposely traveling into the snow. 🤣 #mabel #vintagecamper #shasta #BabyItsColdOutside

It's Snowing!

Happy Valentine's Day!

1957 Hoover Model 66

I've been waiting all day for the glue on the zipper to be cured! I don't have any carpet but the Hoover did great sucking all the dust and grass stuff off the floors! My Bissell may be permanently parked in the closet 🤣 #hoovering #vintagevacuum

Vagabond

Our progress this weekend! It probably don't seem like much, but this old gal was stuffed to the gills with man stuff 😂 We spent the whole first night just unloading it. Then our yard was a hot mess so we had to pick all that up too. Finally starting to get somewhere with this. Got the missing vent covers temporarily covered. Took a window frame off that needs glass replacement. Working on sealing up the outside to prevent any new water damage. Matt spent most of today cleaning the exterior while I focused on the inside. After spending hours scrolling through other vagabond post, I realize the floor plan has been modified, but i kind of like it.. There's so much space! We haven't decided if we want to restore to original or leave it how it is. What do y'all think? This thing is going to be gorgeous!

Vagabond

We have power! #vagabond

Should of got a boat 🤣

Pulling the Aljo out of what surely would of been her grave!

Christmas Campground!

Got these little Christmas village campers at Menards! The lights flash to the music! How stinking cute! I can't wait til it's Christmas again!! #merrychristmas #vintagecamperlove

Winter wonderland

Snowing in Arkansas tonight! #babyitscoldoutside #vintagecamper #cannedham

Crossroad Traveler

Got started tearing this baby apart this morning. It's going to have to be completely reframed. There's so much damage! #vintagecamper #ohboy #whatdidigetusinto

Do not buy this paint for your camper!

Will never use this paint again on a camper project. Says enamel on the can. Anyone ever seen enamel peel off like this? Disappointed. #shasta #mabel #vintagecamper #lessonlearned