10 Retro Campers and Groovy Caravans from the 60's and 70's (Top Picks)

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  • @mindseyedesign
    @mindseyedesign  6 лет назад +30

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    • @julienielsen3746
      @julienielsen3746 6 лет назад +1

      A video of custom made RVs of the 60s and 70s would be cool.

    • @imhappyandyou.4003
      @imhappyandyou.4003 6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for putting these videos together they are full of interesting vehicles and history that we just don't hear about.

    • @akbarprayoga834
      @akbarprayoga834 6 лет назад

      Minds Eye Design 😉👍🏻

    • @imhappyandyou.4003
      @imhappyandyou.4003 6 лет назад

      @@akbarprayoga834 Didn't you forget about the "Allah"! in front of all of that?. 😉😉

    • @maximoagan6110
      @maximoagan6110 6 лет назад +1

      Minds Eye Desig

  • @melodymakermark
    @melodymakermark 6 лет назад +8

    #3- Those pickup truck campers take me back. I’ll never forget my Dad coming home with a Del Rey cab over on a ‘66 3/4 ton Chevy. This was our graduation from tent camping, and we thought we were seriously uptown. A roof mounted AC three years later in ‘71 was the icing on the cake. Wish I had that package back.

  • @jerryhodges6918
    @jerryhodges6918 6 лет назад +1

    I have a 1973 Holiday Rambler Travel Trailer Camper. We love it. Fully self contained. With full bath. Sleeps 6. Minor restoration. Purchased it for 1500. Works great. It's my home. I thank God everyday for mine.

  • @bphillips2082
    @bphillips2082 5 лет назад +3

    My parents bought a slightly used Kamp King camper, just a regular size, 8 ft. Back in the 60s. That was so well built, solid. We loved it and went everywhere in it. They used it for YEARS until they were too old to use it any longer then sold it with the truck. Hope the buyers enjoyed it. Lots of great memories in it.

  • @lorrieaustin4997
    @lorrieaustin4997 2 года назад +2

    Pretty crazy campers

  • @largol33t1
    @largol33t1 3 года назад +10

    The Tri Level Sky Rider needs to be totally modernized and brought back. I've NEVER seen a truck camper with a patio on the roof. Very smart use of space.

    • @robinstewart6510
      @robinstewart6510 3 года назад +3

      Weight, my friend. Too much weight up too high, decreasing stability. The result is a death trap.

    • @robgindc1
      @robgindc1 3 года назад

      Agreed!

  • @TruthWinsAll
    @TruthWinsAll 6 лет назад +1

    Most definitely #9 should be on the top of the list as #1. That camper is a true definition of a groovy camper motorhome.

  • @andreashauer3504
    @andreashauer3504 6 лет назад

    So schöne Wohnmobile, zeitlos, einfach ein Augenschmaus.

  • @arladicey
    @arladicey 4 года назад +1

    My family had a 20 foot Winnebago Champion when I was a kid. We traveled all over the country in it. Good memories!

  • @shootbat
    @shootbat 5 лет назад +3

    My father helped out restoring the Saab 92H, he and the owner are pretty good friends

  • @pilgrimhere652
    @pilgrimhere652 4 года назад +1

    I liked the #2 of all 10 , but all this campers are great, Traveling is the best enjoyable time,.

  • @claredegroff1491
    @claredegroff1491 6 лет назад +2

    My dad cut the body from the windshield back off of a 61 impala & built a commerical looking motorhome on it. We traveled the us every summer. We (all 6 of us)actually ended up living in it for a year when we fell on hard times in Florida. The man could build anything. He built all his own boats. He even built a washing machine in the desert in India during WW2 out of a windmill, 55 gal drum, & the rear end axle & gearbox from military jeep.

  • @storywilliam7686
    @storywilliam7686 5 лет назад +2

    I love the design and interior refurbishment of a tri-level camper.

  • @NUGGETSHOOTER
    @NUGGETSHOOTER 6 лет назад +2

    Very cool video and thank you!

  • @CyberCurtainTwitcher
    @CyberCurtainTwitcher 6 лет назад +3

    Number one brought some memories flooding back. Had loads of fun touring in our Starcraft, and coincidentally, i just came across a photo of 6 of us in convoy. How time flies!

  • @Desertfox92308
    @Desertfox92308 6 лет назад +5

    Definitely should include the early 70's GMC built motorhomes with Olds 455 V8 engine, front wheel drive, and trippy 70's interiors!

    • @mattkaustickomments
      @mattkaustickomments 6 лет назад +3

      Norm K. I agree. I think it’s the most beautiful complete-from-scratch factory Motorhome ever.

    • @DE1049
      @DE1049 6 лет назад +1

      Here in our county there is a GMC sitting in the backyard of the man who used to repair sewing machines. It is just mildewing away. Sad but I don't have the resources to do anything even if it was for sale.

  • @A_man213
    @A_man213 5 лет назад +1

    All of them are great!

  • @elainetreadwell5576
    @elainetreadwell5576 6 лет назад +18

    I love the art deco look of #4-1941 Western Flyer Motorhome. The grill is spectacular. I could enjoy this for quite some time.

  • @beverlylange4514
    @beverlylange4514 4 года назад +2

    IF YOU HAVEN;T WATCHED THIS VIDEO TAKE A LOOK. THESE CAMPERS ARE REALLY WORTH CHECKING OUT! I LOVE THEM! SO CLASSY!

  • @patricareece443
    @patricareece443 6 лет назад +4

    I love them all but must have a deck and open sky for breathtaking views. #3 thanks so much

  • @onlythewise1
    @onlythewise1 3 года назад +1

    campers was the rage back then , open country side was great

  • @cantcheatkarma3493
    @cantcheatkarma3493 4 года назад +2

    No 9 is a straight up BEAST!!!!

  • @vernondecker9532
    @vernondecker9532 3 года назад +1

    Holiday House very cool 😎

  • @harrytran1874
    @harrytran1874 6 лет назад +3

    My retro motorhomes and trailers are
    15.1963 AirStream GlobeTrotter trailer
    14.1969 Dodge A100 Sportman camper
    13.1977 GMC Coachmen motorhome
    12. 1975 GMC Eleganza motorhome
    11. 1972 GMC Motorhome Class A motorhome
    10. 1970 Dodge M300 motorhome
    9.1970 Dodge Travco motorhome
    8. 1974 Airstream Argosy motorhome
    7. 1979 Airstream Excella Class A motorhome
    6. 1978 Toyota Hilace Campervan camper
    5. 1966 VW Bus Westfalia camper
    4. 1971 VW Lil Bugger motorhome
    3. 1974 VW Bug 5 wheel trailer
    2. 1978 Toyota Dolphin motorhome
    1. 1979 Toyota Chinook ( Newport ) 4X4 motorhome

  • @indigodragon7129
    @indigodragon7129 6 лет назад +5

    You know a truck camper A frame hybrid would be a neat new camper for the market. the bottom area having the kitchen and breakfast nook and a rest room with a fantastic fan. With a walk in shower you fold up and a cartridge toilet not a wet bath with a fantastic fan with a queen bed in the top half of the camper. Really neat truck camper for sure. The breakfast nook can be made into a bed for the grand kid's. Azdel and air alloy aluminum frame work would make the camper very light weight. Could even place a hand pulled pull out on each side has well. Change truck campers forever! 😊😉

  • @julienielsen3746
    @julienielsen3746 6 лет назад +22

    My parents had a GMC motorhome in the 70s when they had the orange , green, etc. 70s colors. Ours was cream tan and brown though. We went on the first trip to Arizona in it. We were on our way back to our home in Oregon and after we got part way into Oregon it conked out.
    They looked it over later and found out that someone at the factory had put some sawdust in the gas tank, probably in protest of the gas shortage going on at the time.
    GMC only gave dad part of the money back on it, and gave him a GMC pickup for some of it. Dad didn't like GMC pickups. He always had Fords.
    After that dad bought a Revcon, which was pretty good.

    • @Rafael6307
      @Rafael6307 6 лет назад +1

      Julie mis padres tambien tuvieron un GMC 76' por muchos años... Modelo Kingsley crema con el interior naranja.
      Que recuerde la unica vez que se accidento fue en los Andes cuando se rompió una de las mangueras del radiador de la caja de dirección.
      Fue el mejor de los motorhome que mi padre tuvo.
      🚌
      Saludos --- 🖖
      Julie my parents also had a GMC 76 'for many years ... Kingsley cream model with orange interior.
      To remember the only time it was accidental was in the Andes when one of the radiator hoses of the steering box was broken.
      It was the best motorhome that my father had. 🚌
      Regards --- 🖖

  • @nigelcharlton-wright1747
    @nigelcharlton-wright1747 6 лет назад +2

    The amazing looking Rover P5B camper van that was built in 1971 and was for sale in July 2018 in the UK. It was fully restored by it's present owner with all mod-cons.

  • @MajinBarbecue
    @MajinBarbecue 3 года назад +1

    These look awesome. Wish we could see more of the interiors though.

  • @mattkaustickomments
    @mattkaustickomments 6 лет назад +1

    All of these (except maybe the Winnie) are RAD! I love the Winnebago though, for sentimental reasons.

  • @michaelcurrier8886
    @michaelcurrier8886 6 лет назад +21

    Love the three level truck camper😘

    • @richardolexsak96
      @richardolexsak96 5 лет назад +1

      I remember the 3 level truck camper when it came out. Saw one on the road about a month ago. UNIQUE PLUS!!!!!!

  • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
    @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 6 лет назад +2

    That Kamp King was AWESOME!
    I know it’s a trailer, but I always liked that fifth wheel camper trailer for the VW Bug...

  • @philipgibson9566
    @philipgibson9566 4 года назад +1

    A Dodge 1976 Mobile Travler 17ft bought for $5k in Austin TX fully contained a/c, heating, etc. Was in the back row trade ins (skid row) tuned it up + oil change kit, and did a fantastic trip Rockies, Alaska, Valdez, Dawson, Artic Circle, Deluth, back to Ilpaso. 308 engine never missed a beat.

  • @MissAdventures
    @MissAdventures 6 лет назад +10

    Hold me back! Mama's going shopping! I didn't think about making my own... So cool!

  • @lindataylor2131
    @lindataylor2131 6 лет назад +2

    We had a Winnebago Chieftain. 27 feet long, the dual beds in the back, bathroom mid coach, a small kitchen, a dinette and a bunk that lowered over the drivers area. We went all over the U.S. in that during the 70's and 80's. A leak in the roof, and axle problems spelled the end to the Winne for us.

  • @yennev
    @yennev 5 лет назад +1

    Some nice for today

  • @Marshal1967
    @Marshal1967 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful campers ...truly inspiring

  • @notsosilentmajority1
    @notsosilentmajority1 6 лет назад +22

    I think #3 was ahead of it's time. A tri-level camper back then was pretty innovative.

    • @bobgil3464
      @bobgil3464 6 лет назад +5

      I was surprised the truck suspensions were level they looked like 1/2 ton models.

    • @richardcarroll3973
      @richardcarroll3973 5 лет назад

      notsosilentmajority1 the

  • @vetechgrl2000
    @vetechgrl2000 3 года назад +1

    Definitely number 5 or 1!!

    • @larryhullinger4141
      @larryhullinger4141 6 месяцев назад

      #5 was cool but it in no way got 15mpg The car by itself didn't get that much mileage

  • @jasperedwards3341
    @jasperedwards3341 5 лет назад +2

    the caravan that can drive was the best it just needs a special cover for the head lights then no one will steal it no tow hitch

  • @eugenebarlaz8385
    @eugenebarlaz8385 3 года назад +1

    I really like the 1970 Olds version and also laugh that some of these get better mileage then my SUV

  • @we-got-green__lightsabersy1807
    @we-got-green__lightsabersy1807 6 лет назад +1

    Old pics but it's on the rise again! Many are kitbashing their "Get the hell out machines! " these day's!

  • @headsup65
    @headsup65 4 года назад +1

    Champion motor campers

  • @blackiewhitefence9083
    @blackiewhitefence9083 6 лет назад +2

    I used to have a Western Flyer bike as a kid that would match up well with that RV.

  • @KevinJohnson-jc9ju
    @KevinJohnson-jc9ju 6 лет назад +4

    They are all cool but my fave is number 3 the triple decker

  • @amandaburger3312
    @amandaburger3312 4 года назад +2

    Like the number 3 rv on this vid.for back of bed of.truck.

  • @cantcheatkarma3493
    @cantcheatkarma3493 4 года назад +2

    The Discoverer looks like it has been based on the Jumbo Jet, pretty cool!

  • @SilveredRaven
    @SilveredRaven 6 лет назад +3

    I feel like #2 could easily be brought back today and be sell them by the thousands. Probably be relatively cheap to produce them, not to mention it's size is perfect for most people who just want to travel, and camp, but without too much luggage, or a huge vehicle.

    • @profrog1
      @profrog1 6 лет назад

      Plans for the #2 Phoenix van are available from www.rqriley.com, as are many other unique and interesting DIY vehicle plans including other vehicles, bikes, boats, and even a submarine.

  • @shevetlevi2821
    @shevetlevi2821 4 года назад +1

    Great video. The Starstreak looks like it was a giant magnet and random body panels flew onto it.

  • @kylenorman5120
    @kylenorman5120 6 лет назад +3

    The 3 level slide n was bad ass and the one on the Ford frame that was bad from 2 halves! Omg I'd daily drive it !

  • @timbumgarner1207
    @timbumgarner1207 4 года назад +1

    Tri level .. awesome. Love this video

  • @andrewnash6121
    @andrewnash6121 6 лет назад +1

    Recent lightweight hard shell trailers is what I want to see next!

  • @headsup65
    @headsup65 4 года назад +1

    Champion RV circa 60-70's

  • @friendlypiranha774
    @friendlypiranha774 4 года назад +1

    #3 is really awe-inspiring

  • @georges2842
    @georges2842 4 года назад +2

    If you guys ever make another of these lists, look into Alaskan truck campers, they're a brand based in Washington that makes four-season, hard side pop-up truck campers. They're crazy, and still in production. I would really like to get one for my truck.

  • @breesusgm
    @breesusgm 6 лет назад +3

    My grandmother just gave me a 1955 Spartan Imperial Mansion. It’s been setting up for about 15 years. Me and my wife have no kids (just her and I) so we’re talking about remodeling and living full time in it. It’s 40’ by 8’ it has birch wood work through out. Original appliances. Light fixtures, 2 bedrooms (one on each end) two roof AC units, 2 doors on each end. And a full bathroom. It’s probably going to need new hard wood floors and window seal work. I’m thinking of replacing the plexiglass curved picture windows in the front. Replace the electrical wiring and breaker box. Upgrade to a higher wattage. New tires and wheels, clean, wax and polish the exterior and we’ll be ready to move in.
    Could you make a video on remodeled Spartan trailers and also if you have any ideas or reference material that will help me with this project...it would be greatly appreciated. Thank You for the great videos. I am subscribed and will be a regular to the channel.

    • @niteshades_promise
      @niteshades_promise 6 лет назад

      Gable Mullen wow! just looked that up n saw a trashed one with half gutted interior going for $20,000 buy it now on ebay! 🍻

  • @danvasii9884
    @danvasii9884 6 лет назад +6

    The three level one is the most interesting - liked it very much; also the Phoenix Campervan....

  • @dabbs041
    @dabbs041 3 года назад +1

    I just got a 1988 Toyota winnebago 😎

  • @TheBamhulk
    @TheBamhulk 6 лет назад +2

    Call me crazy but I definitely want one of the Pheonix campers!!!

    • @profrog1
      @profrog1 6 лет назад

      Plans for the #2 Phoenix van are available from www.rqriley.com, as are many other unique and interesting DIY vehicle plans including other vehicles, bikes, boats, and even a submarine.

  • @wizdom2468
    @wizdom2468 6 лет назад +12

    Dont come knocking if the camper is rocking

  • @friendlypiranha774
    @friendlypiranha774 3 года назад +1

    Phoenix is Super Cool

  • @DavidChrisCastillo-im1wg
    @DavidChrisCastillo-im1wg Месяц назад

    #6 winnebago was my favorite out of the 10.

  • @chevylandt.v
    @chevylandt.v 6 лет назад +2

    The starstreek 1 and 2 so cool and the 3 level truck camper

  • @benlitfin2275
    @benlitfin2275 6 лет назад +13

    I liked that tri-level camper

  • @ghostchaser13
    @ghostchaser13 6 лет назад

    I own a 1976 Toyota Chinook and I love your vid! Gotta love those Winnebagos too!

  • @172-e5s
    @172-e5s 5 лет назад +1

    Winnebago...people of the dirty water? Hey that's funny and probably true! Ya learn something every day. Thx.

  • @karenvickers8165
    @karenvickers8165 4 года назад +2

    I like number 2!!!!!

  • @ShareBrightLight
    @ShareBrightLight 5 лет назад +1

    Oh, I want a camper so bad. I don’t have much money, but I’m going to really pray god God to give me the wisdom to maybe make one? Well, get my husband to make one..... Great video.

  • @samsen201
    @samsen201 6 лет назад

    Like to see some of those Subaru's tent mobile homes that are accessory to their popular regular current modern SUVs and a note on their practicality.

  • @nomobilly
    @nomobilly 6 лет назад +1

    Cool ,i like the olds ,

  • @La.máquina.de.los.sueños
    @La.máquina.de.los.sueños 4 года назад +1

    no. 8 is the one I prefer

  • @imhappyandyou.4003
    @imhappyandyou.4003 6 лет назад +7

    That tri-level truck camper is pretty awesome.. But if I had to pick one I'd take the car camper and for just $15k it would be a great investment and a cool piece of history to have in 25yrs.

  • @had2galsinthebooth
    @had2galsinthebooth 6 лет назад +4

    8:14 Without outriggers and auger tiedowns I wouldn't get anywhere near that crazy thing. One good wind from the side and it's going over. Put it in a museum of oddities and roll on.

  • @vickiebrooks7807
    @vickiebrooks7807 4 года назад +1

    Loved the one on top deck wonderful would love to live in it now

  • @LucidDreamer54321
    @LucidDreamer54321 3 года назад +2

    Oh wow, man. Like, far out.

  • @bastek.
    @bastek. 6 лет назад +2

    I like caravans

  • @chellythompson
    @chellythompson 5 лет назад +1

    I love the style of the last one its awesome

  • @marchrabbit85
    @marchrabbit85 5 лет назад +1

    amazing design

  • @DCA001TUBE
    @DCA001TUBE 6 лет назад +1

    I also wanted a Winnebago but probably will have to put up with the "WantToBeABago" that I will build one day!!

  • @СтаниславСтанислав-р1я

    Very interesting

  • @nicholas_scott
    @nicholas_scott 6 лет назад +4

    I remember when I was young, someone in the neighborhood bought a Jeep CJ that had a camper mounted on the top, from the factory. It looked absurdly dangerous, and obviously I wanted one.

    • @larrywhalen127
      @larrywhalen127 4 года назад +1

      Figure the Center of Gravity to be somewhere around two feet higher than the roof line and even a moderate turn at anything above 35 mph could be more fun than one could handle.

  • @ApocalypseofMichael
    @ApocalypseofMichael 6 лет назад +18

    I'd like to see more inside shots :)

  • @dewaynemiguel5695
    @dewaynemiguel5695 5 лет назад +8

    I remember in the 60s going hunting with my dad his friend had a home made camper on his pickup with a home made trailer behind it it was actually well built and painted to match his pickup

  • @maggiedoja
    @maggiedoja 5 лет назад +1

    EEEK! Where was I!!?!! Fifteen thousand for the car camper I SO wish I would’ve BEEN THERE-amazing finds, great compilation!🍁✌🏼

  • @ws8856
    @ws8856 5 лет назад +1

    what i would like to see in the future s the insides of whatever vehicle youre showing

    • @mindseyedesign
      @mindseyedesign  5 лет назад +1

      You try finding interior images in vintage vehicles. They're very difficult to find.

  • @chrismaggio7879
    @chrismaggio7879 5 лет назад +3

    Neat vehicles! Would have been a better video if Cassie had narrated and been in every shot. But still fun to remember back t seeing a couple of those as a kid.

  • @CoryTheRaven
    @CoryTheRaven 5 лет назад +1

    The inside needs beautification work, but I want that 1941 Western Flyer. It's gorgeous!

  • @_JellyDonut_
    @_JellyDonut_ 6 лет назад +15

    I had no idea there was an RV hall of fame

    • @imhappyandyou.4003
      @imhappyandyou.4003 6 лет назад +2

      I know right. I visited the museum and they have campers that history forgot about. They have one that was built in 1928 by Ford for an actress and was one of the first RVs ever built. If you ever get a chance to go I would highly recommend it. Very cool history in that building and they have tons of them from all era's.

  • @johnhill5246
    @johnhill5246 6 лет назад +2

    great clip very cool stuff

  • @leehilton9932
    @leehilton9932 6 лет назад +2

    #3 please! That thing is awesome, i want one

  • @QuaaludeCharlie
    @QuaaludeCharlie 5 лет назад +3

    Many trips in the Winnebago , Love all of these , Thank You :) QC

  • @homefront3162
    @homefront3162 6 лет назад

    I love em all

  • @friendlypiranha774
    @friendlypiranha774 3 года назад +2

    Kamp King Koaches for me. What could be better than your own tripple-story motorhome?

    • @mindseyedesign
      @mindseyedesign  3 года назад +2

      A four-story motorhome? We got this F.P!

  • @bernievielwerth1953
    @bernievielwerth1953 6 лет назад +2

    Fun to watch, I always liked the GMC Motorhomes .
    Bernie in Palm Springs California

    • @julienielsen3746
      @julienielsen3746 6 лет назад

      My parents had a GMC motorhome in the 70s when they had the orange , green, etc. 70s colors. Ours was cream tan and brown though. We went on the first trip to Arizona in it. We were on our way back to our home in Oregon and after we got part way into Oregon it conked out.
      They looked it over later and found out that someone at the factory had put some sawdust in the gas tank, probably in protest of the gas shortage going on at the time.
      GMC only gave dad part of the money back on it, and gave him a GMC pickup for some of it. Dad didn't like GMC pickups. He always had Fords.
      After that dad bought a Revcon, which was pretty good.

  • @MatanuskaHIGH
    @MatanuskaHIGH 4 года назад +1

    4:32 we had that exact model Winnebago back in the 90s so it was already kinda old. Thing was a beast though always thought it was gonna fall apart driving 65 in it.

  • @machenderson
    @machenderson 6 лет назад +4

    I was waiting for the 1973-1978 GMC Motor Home, the only Motor home built by a major car company in the U.S.A. (GM,Ford, Chrysler) she is front wheel drive, 455 Oldsmobile, and with almost 13,000 built, there are about 7,000 to 8,000 still on the road, with a shop dedicated to the GMC Motor home in all 48 state's.

  • @grumpzzz7058
    @grumpzzz7058 4 года назад +2

    I have a '77 Kinga Highway! You should feature one of those. They're absolutely gorgeous. Mine is almost completely original, has newer carpet, but the original carpet is still underneath! The Kings Highway was featured in the series CHIPS.

    • @mindseyedesign
      @mindseyedesign  4 года назад +1

      That's amazing! I'd love to see it. If you got a link or want to email me at mindseyeworld@outlook.com. Thanks for posting. 👍

    • @grumpzzz7058
      @grumpzzz7058 4 года назад +1

      @@mindseyedesign you can check mine out on my ig.. I've got a few pics. @CodyGrumpz

  • @b5846967b
    @b5846967b 6 лет назад

    THE VIXEN RV FROM THE MID 80'S should have been #1 at least on the list

  • @rahulmaron
    @rahulmaron 6 лет назад +1

    phoenix camper van is the best in design.

  • @snoopu2601
    @snoopu2601 6 лет назад +1

    It's hard to choose from all of them the most fancy one was the one that was on eBay auction I liked how the window wrapped around.

  • @rossconverse7038
    @rossconverse7038 6 лет назад +3

    Thanks for the video very interesting, I'd love to see one on the Ultravan made in Kansas during the 60s. Thanks