Hi, this is Wayne again with a topic “15 Vintage Campers That Will Take You Back in Time”.
[ Narrator ], Undoubtedly campers have changed through the years, but despite the obvious modernization of their appearances, it’s quite surprising that the features that are available today aren’t vastly different than they were 40 to 50 years. Ago., I’m Reacher and today we’re bringing you 15 vintage campers that will take you back in time., (, futuristic, melody, ) [ Female Narrator, ] Number 15. [ Narrator ] Custom built by the Grace Brothers at Birkinhead, South Australia. This camper is truly one of a kind. Dating back almost 60 years. The Highway Palace has all the luxury that the name promises.
At just over 42 feet long. The spacious interior, provides plenty of room to move around, but the trade off is that it only houses. Two single beds.
With a large kitchen plenty of cupboard space and a raised wooden panel, dining area, restricted, sleeping quarters just might be forgiven, especially as the bathroom contains its own sunken tub. [ Female Narrator, ], Number 14. [ Narrator ], Not a lot of information can Be found for the 1926 GMC motor home, but it does appear that this was originally built for a doctor living in New York, who used it to drive down to Florida for the winter.. It does look to have a rear deck spanning the width of the vehicle.
As well as fold down bunk beds above the bench, seats. [ Female Narrator, ] Number 13. [ Narrator ] Hollywood, cinematographer Jay Roy Hunt spent a lot of time away from home, leading him to build several Hunt cars.. But it was the 1937 model onwards that drew the most attention with its futuristic look.
Built on a 1937 Ford truck chassis and a streamlined body. Thanks to the use of aircraft engineering, the model is believed to be the first to house a fully functioning shower and toilet.. The interior is quite crowded, though the light wood finish manages to give it an airy feel.. Only 50 of these were ever built in the following decade, making them incredibly rare.
[ Female Narrator, ] Number 12. [ Narrator ] The Telescopic Apartment was a nifty addition that attached to the back of a Model, T Ford., The apartment had slide out compartments that offered Everything you would need, while away from the comforts of your own home, such as a kitchen area complete with a camp stove as well as a chest of drawers.. A full bed was nestled inside the body of the apartment, providing privacy and shelter when sleeping. [ Female Narrator, ] Number 11.
[ Narrator ]. They say that good things come in small packages and that’s certainly true with the Wa Wa Caravan. Weighing in at only 662 pounds.
It doesn’t need a powerful car to tow it around.. The whole thing is made of wood, except for the rear window and chassis.. The interior contains a small kitchen with a sink and gas cooker, with standing room that can be increased via the pop up roof..
Unfortunately, a twin bed is the limit for the sleeping arrangements., And while this may be one of the smaller caravans, it does boast a custom made tent that attaches to the side and gives some much needed leg. Room. [ Female Narrator ] Number 10. [ Narrator ] Restored, especially for the 2017 SEMA, show this 1950 West Craft Coronado Trailer literally shines.. The new aluminum exterior has been professionally painted, with complimenting champaign and chocolate colors to maintain the vintage feel.. The interior has been fitted with new wiring and plumbing, and the wood finish gives off a warm cozy feel to the roomy living space.
With a double bed at one end and a relaxing living room at the other. What’S not to love [ Female Narrator, ] Number nine., [, Narrator ], This Woodsman 4×4 looks more like a tank than a motor home with it’s sharply angled sides. But despite the somewhat unhomely look, it boasts a shower three way: fridge and furnace.. The 20 foot long behemoth may not be the most attractive of the bunch, but it’s definitely more robust than the rest on this list. [ Female Narrator, ] Number eight., [, Narrator ], Originally built by the Palace Company in Flint Michigan, the 1948 Palace Royal sports, the Company’S trademark round port windows and steel body., The birch wood interior, gives the living space a homey, feel and features a spacious, lounge area kitchen and bedroom., With more than enough space and character to go around. This trailer puts some of the more recent motor homes to shame. [ Female Narrator, ] Number seven., [ Narrator ]. This next entry was launched in 1947 and went on to become the best selling vehicle of its type in France., With rear wheel, drive and an extremely reliable engine. It was a firm choice for many traders., The designer converted, the van into a motor home and reconfigured. The body work and layout equipping it with a kitchenette, a double bed and a bathroom topping it off with a four speed gear box capable of producing a top speed of 50 miles per hour. [ Female Narrator ] Number six., [ Narrator ], The 1969 CJ5 Jeep Camper was the result of Kaiser Jeep’s decision to branch out into recreational vehicles. As part of their Great Jeep Escape campaign.
Three RVs were introduced., Or perhaps it’s more accurate to say that it came as a factory option, as the camper was mounted on the bed of the vehicle, complete with its own axle and brakes., Able to sleep four people by converting the table into a bed. The camper also boasted a full kitchen and dining area, as well as a bathroom. [ Female Narrator, ] Number five. [ Narrator ] Available in 1976 and 1977. The Blazer Chalet Camper saw less than 2000 units produced.. It was mounted on the back of a Chevy Blazer, with the roof of the cab cut away to allow direct access to the living quarters.
Features included a dinette area and kitchen a two burner: log stove and room to sleep. Two people. [ Female Narrator ] Number four. [ Narrator ], Built in 1954. The Royal Windsor toured the country in a traveling circus.. A further two were built with all of them featuring Molly Croft roofs, which allowed natural light into the interior..
The original was 37 feet. Long but was extended to 42 feet in 1960.. In 2012, it was fully restored to include modern luxuries, such as central heating, a dish washer a flushing toilet and a shower. [ Female Narrator ] Number three., [ Narrator ] Manufactured during a nine year span starting in 1956. The Century definitely was a flashier fancy.
Directly. Behind the cab is a dinette area with bench seating and a wall mounted table, while a stainless steel sink with fold down cabinet top covers, sits above a mini refrigerator.. At the time of its introduction, it was considered the best on the market going for a price that was equivalent to the cost of two houses. [ Female Narrator ] Number two., [ Narrator ] This hand built caravan, was originally patented in 1952 and saw a healthy Production run that lasted 20 years., Much like the previously mentioned, Wa Wa Caravan. This one was built with economy in mind and the ability to be towed with less powerful vehicles.. The spring loaded opening mechanisms allow almost any person to set it up: single handed., The interior houses, a double bed kitchen and dining table that converts to an extra bed.. Although it looks small, it offers over six feet of head room when opened.
[ Female Narrator ] Number one. [ Narrator ] Former president of the Ford Motor Company, Simon Newtson, came up with the idea for the Rec Trans when he joined the White Motor Company in 1971., Built over a three year span, it came with a fridge water, heater, stove and furnace.. One of the most appealing features of this was the ability of the engine to get over 10 miles per gallon. Moving a five ton motor home.
( upbeat music ). Hopefully, this list took you back to a simpler time, or perhaps it gave you some insight into the history of the camper that you might not have known before.. While today’s campers, RVs and motor homes may look shinier and sleeker, they don’t seem to have quite the same character as some of their predecessors. ( upbeat, music, ), Hey guys, this is Cassie.. I hope you guys enjoyed this video.. Tell us in the comments below what you found to be the most interesting and why..
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