1000+ Mile Roadtrip Home in a 1977 F350 Camper! Will we Make It?

[@Thecraig909]

If you enjoyed this video don't forget to drop a like and SUBSCRIBE! The next video is a wild one for sure!

[@jonlennon3348]

Is that your wife? She seems really sweet,you are a lucky guy.

[@robertobuenrostro2781]

Now that's Roadkill. 👨‍🔧

[@agworld64]

Can't wait for the next one! Liked! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4C7dneQZ8-WrLc

[@mitchlesko4674]

What an amazing video Craig, I’ve supported since the start of the 71 f100 build and can truly say this was one of my favorites ever. You should totally do more road trips in unknown classics!! All respect and love!

[@Project_Low_Expectations]

This thing is NICE!!! I’m almost 48 years old and I don’t remember ever seeing these things THIS clean!

[@TylerDuysen]

the wingnut for the breather was on the passenger fender before he shut the hood at 6:13 or so it looked like it was this things pretty mint tip the generator brushes are probably out which is why it wont put out anything (a way to tell is fire it up if it seems like its revving high the generator needs new brushes) if its not there fuses behind the control panel that may have popped

[@j.markkrzystofiak9907]

6.4 mpg is solid for a 460. Running good. If you hit 7.5, probably had the wind at your back.

[@richardbates2367]

My momma's is a EFI bored 0.30 over in a 96 Ford f250 super cab long bed aode 4speed automatic transmission with overdrive 3.55 gears and gets 10mpg that's it

[@mr.intensity2685]

Ok, Craig, I've always considered a road trip a real test for a relationship. You survived a lengthy ordeal in a vintage RV, with numerous issues, no A/C, and you're been together 2 years? Start looking at rings. She's a Saint!

[@Camaron9769]

that's all I could think about lol this woman loves him

[@kenmatthews6476]

That thing is sweet and perfect for the San Diego since it’s in Padres’ colors.

[@johnsarian_cu]

Somebody's trying to one-up Solomon.....hehe. 😉Seriously, once you drove up it looked like a Solomon find. Ford's galore.

[@themaynardman]

i would love to take something like this, then complete redo the interior and make it look BRAND SPANKIN NEW!

[@jamesworkman686]

Ready to see what you bought from the Soddy collocation

[@IggnantOG]

I had a Ford back in the day and I traveled a lot. My mechanic rebuilt my carb and put the smallest jets possible in it and it got great mileage. Still had all the power. Nice truck.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Like 7 mpg?

[@paulgardner4931]

We own a 1997 Mazda Bongo camper and I'm a certified zip tie technician 😂, they are what is holding the camper together.

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hello I just found your channel and I have to say I love your Rv its beautiful

[@terrymoffett1356]

A year after the video was posted, but informative and easy listening. And I agree …. It’s a good looking old rig.

[@nealcoppola9963]

The Adjustment you made to the Steering Box is not for reducing play in steering wheel side to side (although it will help) that Adjust is for Preload on the shaft in the box to help keep steering wheel on center. If over Adjusted it will increase effort needed to turn steering wheel or make steering stick if way over adjusted. Hope this Helps.

[@kevinwright1551]

Vary awesome indeed. Vary sweet camper. Awesome. Keep up the great work. Okay.

[@vintagespeed]

i spent my whole childhood in the front bunk of one of those at Glamis. very cool camper.

[@FordEra]

What an emotion filled video, I know we spoke a bunch on the trip but man does that thing look good. Can’t wait to see it IRL. Thank you again for going and getting her for us. I’m nervous about the second video. I know the final result 😂

[@Thecraig909]

Haha it’s all for good entertainment. She’s in good hands. And as hard as the trip was I still will admit it looks super good

[@mr.intensity2685]

@ ford era I like it better than the '71 camper, and it was really nice after the detailer got it cleaned up. I'm not sure if I've seen all of those videos.

[@agentofficerthomasa.porter107]

Wow, 45 Years Young🚌& You'al Are Going Home🏡🛻On A Big Wing🛩& A Big Prayer🙏WOW😅! I Would Be Conerned About Driving Just 1 Mile Down The Road🛣. You Got Some Mosta🐂Balls To Take This Trip🛣Delivery😱! Good Luck🤠

[@richardconklin1450]

Great looking ride. Good luck to anyone finding the same one in such nice condition anywhere. 👍

[@mikelly1220]

That's the clearest day ever at SFO

[@MichellsAdventures]

We had one of these when I was a kid. Super badass! Ours had red interior and paint. This is totally giving me flashbacks. Hooray for country campers!

[@mrmoss149]

Can't stop laughing at the ending " yeah- there you go ... Oh- maybe not". 🤣

[@212caboose]

That camper is lookin' RIGHT!!

[@barbersgarage7964]

Thecraig909 you should definitely buy this and do a cleaning and build videos this truck is sweet

[@enjoythesho1992]

Hell yeah talking about jellyroll on the radio

[@bigbaby1177]

That was an awesome cliffhanger!!!

[@grandmakellymcdonald]

How fun ... too cool! 💕👵

[@davidbowman9494]

More please! Awesome RV. Makes me want one

[@bambihargrove6499]

Cool Vintage RV 😎

[@zanekubicek2186]

Always loved the split grilles on the 76-77 fords going to buy me one day and diesel swap it. Might even swap a 76/77 front clip on a late 70s bronco when they went to match the truck design

[@davidcatlette9697]

Why ? Just buy a diesel truck and leave the virgin 76/77 alone ! If anything put a 460 in it and build the hell out of it !

[@zanekubicek2186]

@@davidcatlette9697 If I could find one with a 460 in my price range I would totally build it and put a zf-5 behind it. My dad has a 92 f250 with one and it shifts like butter

[@smsjr36]

Try upgrading your carburetor to fuel injection and change the gear ratio in your axle. It should help your fuel economy go up

[@eck8240]

You remind me of Kiefer Sutherland good luck to you buddy God bless you. Mey the wind always be at your back

[@aidena3308]

U give me so much motivation to go work on my truck I’m 15 and have learned so much by watching your videos I have a 1986 f150 two door short bed 5 litter 2wd and I love watching your videos thanks for helping me and I hope to meet u some day

[@TheKeymaster316]

Unless someone swapped blinker lenses, that’s a 77. Could show a late build 76 on the VIN sticker on the door jamb. I bought a truck from a guy a few years ago and he was selling it as a 76. Ended up being a 77. That’s a cherry of a truck, minus the gas mileage I would love it! Was awesome you were able to share the trip with your girl. 👌🏻

[@Thecraig909]

I corrected myself later I accidentally said 76. It’s super nice for its age.

[@TheKeymaster316]

@@Thecraig909 I caught that. I’m super typing my response and like 5 minutes later you’re like, “Oh, it’s a 77”. 😂. The amber turn signals make the 77’s really easy to identify. You can see me with the 77 my dad gave me in my profile pic. Keep the videos coming. Dig the new Mustang as well.

[@EPstroker]

Man that thing is clean. Buckets in a 73-79 weren't rare. Many many 78-79 broncos came with buckets. 😂

[@mrmoss149]

Way cool. You never cease to impress. Thanks for sharing

[@tompreciado863]

That’s cool that you got to experience this trip with your girl, can’t wait for part 2

[@debscreepy]

I have found on my 25 foot 1994 class A Winnebago Warrior Chevy 454 that if I use Chevron I get 10 to 11 miles a gallon. If I use other gas it goes from 5 to 8 gallons. Chevron makes a big difference. I have been living and traveling in my going on 5 years now filming my adventures. I have tried other gas and keep track of my mileage and Chevron is always 10 to 11 miles a gallon if I don’t go over 60 miles an hour at 75 or 80 or uphill it can go down to 8 or 9 but that is still really good! I love my happy 454 Chevy motor! Great video nice old camper!

[@jonbrown1018]

I for one am not into the "retro" camper stuff.. I am old I remember these things.. But I like this truck! Very Kool!!

[@fordfandiecast]

Sweet rig. Love the paint scheme. I see that Bronco and thought maybe you were buying that

[@dflf]

this thing screams the 70"s

[@sethdaggett4042]

That’s bad ass, right in my back yard sweet home Lebanon area👌👌🤌🏻

[@richarddecoster4464]

Cool looking RV 😎.

[@stigrunetefke2157]

Cool old Camper. :)

[@MrLarrygwalker]

I really enjoyed watching this. Great Job Thanks for Sharing. 😎👍

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

About 45 mins from my house is a 1971 Bump side version of this. It's been sitting in the same spot for at least 5 years that I know of. Given the age /era of this truck. I'm kinda surprised that the fog lights are not Per-Lux's. They were the in thing back when this truck was new. I always wanted a pair but could never afford some.

[@autometaldirect]

Such a killer find! Love it. Thank you for bringing us along 🙌

[@Thecraig909]

Of course! Thanks for watching

[@craigbowley6783]

Yeah even though it rains alot up here we actually have solid cars up here but also we don't salt the roads up here so yaaay for us👍

[@bobkingsmore1901]

Love that vintage RV , I live not far from Lebanon , OR. I wish I would have found that , I would have bought it !

[@liquidflorian]

I kinda want a vintage camper, they're so cool.

[@lynnmoore2664]

Really nice old camper. Great video and first time viewer on your channel. Seen you on Junkyard Digs and came over to jump on board!

[@Thecraig909]

Thanks for sticking around!

[@brandonteem7747]

The town of Brownsville was in the movie Stand By Me. Parts of Lebanon were also in the film

[@HkRose]

next time you visit Oregon you have to see Bend!

[@DavidSmith-fs4nt]

You're in a unicorn. Back in the 70s there were a lot of small companies that took Ford 350s and built custom campers on them. I think most ended up in retirement parks or around lakes as weekend getaways. That is a beautiful restoration vehicle that's already in great shape. Gas mileage of 6.5 is great for that vehicle. My dad's 1990 f250 got about 5 pulling a boat. It had the 460 which was an awesome truck

[@jamesluke7377]

If you drove to Eastern KS, people would assume you were driving to LMC for an F350 rebuild kit. LMAO! 🤣😂

[@Julian-do7bv]

This is such a cool old rig love the way it looks

[@Mr1965impala]

Cool RV, I had a ‘77 Ranger, good old work truck. My son has a ‘78 Ranger that we restored 20 years ago..

[@branchsnapper2228]

Very cool camper

[@masonrichardson6581]

Damn! I work at the Atlantic FBO right next door to PDX haha

[@robsdeviceunknown]

Oh man i love it. I would actually looove to have one of those. Never had a proper vacation in my life. If I had one of those, I sure would. Get me a tiny car to pull behind it and just GO.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

News flash, this beast needs a lot of maintenance before that trip

[@crazgirl80]

Very interesting body style . I am surprised it ran as good as it did .

[@robertwells6454]

Nice rig. 👏 That High Boy was very nice as well.

[@dougvaldivia3395]

looks like everyone was enjoying the trip until it was time for bed...hope it worked out ok

[@julianrodriguez1768]

Head up north I5 into Washington to exit 56 area is a guy name Ben Reaves. Has a beautiful ford boneyard right off the freeway. At least 50 rigs waiting for you!

[@classactkirk]

Oohh myyy..man I want this thing so bad!

[@TectonicWalrus]

Understand channel, keep it up!

[@truthweallknow]

Nice nice looking camper there that's the kind you'd want

[@frederickhettesheimer2698]

That's a great rig. It must be rare because most of the ones I've seen are on a E series (van) platform.

[@keithwallington4966]

nice old bus dont have that jenny on when you go to bed it will keep you awake all night ✌👍😎

[@justincase2291]

What's really cool is you're just outside Salem and Tweakers haven't stole that and made it into a pile of garbage on the side of some road.

[@lukehorning3404]

That thing is mint

[@shonmountbatten-tabernacle4665]

I see a motor home collab w/ Junkyard Digs here in the future.

[@jhargarage]

Very nice camper for 1977

[@jamesr2888]

The A/C in this is a Ford dealer installed unit. As you can see, there's no plenum housing underneath the hood.

[@keithwallington4966]

say hi to rick at classic truck rescue

[@thestreets5206]

God that's just awesome, I'd love to own that beauty 👍👍👍

[@FORDCAMPERSPECIAL]

I hope you get a crewcab

[@christopherreynolds8873]

Great video. That generator probably runs off the main tanks of the RV. Looks like an Onan, so if did not have oil it would not start. Enjoy the trip.

[@Adrianzx]

We will be fine

[@edsmachine93]

I just found your channel. I subscribed. Very nice Camper. Good luck. Take care, EM.

[@teto-um1vt]

Great now I want one now

[@KM_59]

Very cool !! Needs carpet and a Cummins

[@jasonluck7269]

You two are funny. Sweet ride.

[@craigbowley6783]

Wow nice find bro that's a nice unit.

[@randomhero111391]

Never saw your vids before the recent ole notch fox revivals and now this...awesome stuff and now a subscriber lol

[@Thecraig909]

Welcome!

[@craigbowley6783]

That was MT. Hood. Fun fact: actually an active volcano. I'm in Portland so we love taking the jeep up there to sling mud and snow😎

[@mescko]

@@MaxGiganteum There has been recent seismic activity on Mount Hood, it is definitely not inactive.

[@robertjean659]

Nice RV, should be a fun trip. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍

[@ltwig476]

Do the math, at 10 mpg tops. Hope it has duel tanks. Your'e going to need them just to get to the next fueling station through the great open West. LOL A really beautiful well kept F350. Nice catch!

[@stuartmays]

id love one of those with a Cummins or Perkins diesel engine in it, and hello from Scotland

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

Inspect and check your hard line and fuel hoese for leaks from the tank to the carb, also make sure you don't have any propane leaks.

[@ourv9603]

Vintage, hell. Thats an antique. When you register it at your DMV, get historic plates for it. !

[@bigsparky8888]

HECK YEAR IT WILL MAKE IT...IT HAS A 460 GAS GUZZLER IN IT...BUT WILL GO ANYWHERE YOU WISH!!!

[@deadclutch]

If buying one for yourself, aim for a 75 or older, no WAY would I want to have to deal with smogging an RV. Also, 'Fun Times' campers on the old Ford chassis had a sweet wraparound window in the back.. something to hunt for!

[@davidcatlette9697]

You can take the smog off ! Oh that’s right California is woke and you got too have it working ! Glad I live in NC

[@deadclutch]

@@davidcatlette9697 No safety checks, no rust checks, no brake checks, no light checks, and no smog required for '75 and older and under $100 to reg per year.. how you like them safety checks back in NC? Hot rodders got it great in the west with real classics, just not all that malaise era plastic junk from the mid 70's and 80's.

[@majcrash]

@@deadclutch I thought it was 74 and older. I can't imagine they rolled it back a year.

[@majcrash]

I guess they did. It was 74 for a long time.

[@deadclutch]

@@majcrash the roll back was a sham too, it was when Arnie pulled the car vote by saying he'd make it a 30 year rule, then flip flopped after he was voted in to office. The reality is the feds have smog laws back to '66, so states might choose to ignore them but big boss up top can come in at any point and make a world of hurt.. likely when affordable EV's are en mass, they'll flip smog restrictions to a federal level and wipe out the majority of controlled classics.

[@TheCrackerBox]

Put a couple of washers under the front of the seat and it will recline it a little

[@kevinhawley8803]

Thats an awesome RV!

[@carlgruver695]

Nice camper for sure i would like to have one like it

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

That RV is mint!! The radiator might be clogged up or the water pump is flowing? Anyway nice Truck!! That looks brand new. You'll get it fixed-- you're wicked smart!!

[@pollyg562]

i dont know which mountain they saw prbally Hood but the one thing I do know BIGFOOT LIVES ON THAT MOUNTAIN

[@hanknipper3921]

That was a fun trip