THIS VINTAGE 1973 SHASTA HAS A BIG SECRET! WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE WHAT IT DOES.

In this episode we tour a Vintage 1973 Shasta camper that has a big secret. I’d love to tell you what it is, but you’ll have to watch to find out. Let’s just say you may see it at a teardrop camper meetup someday!
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[@vjm1639]

What a fabulous setup! This guy did a wonderful job redoing this adorable little camper. Very impressive.

[@Johns2Cents4U]

I agree!

[@patriciatinkey2677]

This Guy! Those little decorative inlays, & how smoothly everything fits! He is definitly a Master Woodworker! What a Craftsman! Mad Respect. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@sewdutch2]

Now he can sell his blue print plans!

[@sharoneasley]

I’ve been watching videos for eight years now. This is, by far, the best floorplan that I’ve ever seen. 🤩 He is very talented.

[@duvessa2003]

I have to admit, I absolutely hated the idea of this amalgamation, but I was WRONG. It is fabulous! Everything’s been done to meet the family’s needs while maintaining the character of the Shasta and the spirit of tin can tourists. I commend you. I have a ‘68 Oasis. I’m happy with my kitchen but I I love the idea of an outdoor kitchen because the whole point of camping is to be outside as much as possible, especially when your kids are young. Enjoy ☘️☘️☘️

[@karenhaupt4321]

Very cool Impressive

[@robertabrams8562]

This guy is an incredible designer…some of his ideas are borderline ingenious

[@TakeATripTogether]

Wow, that camper is fantastic! He did an amazing job of utilizing all of the available space. So clever!!

[@rommelbillman2872]

Awe!!! When he reached over and grabbed the vase of flowers and put it on the table just melted my heart. Now that’s a good man.

[@j.a.b.9976]

The best Shasta re-build innovations ever, hands down ! Matt, you sir have won the Shascor Award (Oscar award for Shasta camper rebuilds)! Well if there was one.

[@jerbear7952]

Shascor sounds like they would make composite panels for restaurant walls

[@robinlies9644]

I absolutely love this! My Grandpa built a teardrop in the late 30's. They were living out of it! Later on my parents took us camping with it in the early 60's. It was a beautiful trailer. We used it for years. Later on my parents bought a Frolic trailer. It kinda looked like this Shasta. Same colors and style. Both trailers sure brought so many happy memories for our family. Thanks so much

[@donwestmoreland6273]

[@crazgirl80]

That is the perfect camper sit up . The best of two campers . My favorite part is the table and using the two ironing boards as extra counter space . The little details , the original signage and the color made this Shasta just shine !

[@darleensmith8111]

Neat job.

[@lorrainechircop4411]

So much thought has gone into this build. This family needs to be congratulated... ❤️🇦🇺

[@OddBallPerformance]

I love love love that back galley integrated into that style of camper. It takes up a little bit of space out back but opens up so much room on the inside of the camper. What a clever integration of styles.

[@lisafranklin2173]

Thanks for showing this little gem! Man, this thing is slick! Love all the little gadgets and handy nooks- you can tell he really thought through the design and built it specifically for the way he likes to camp!

[@sarahstrong7174]

Very clever design features there. Well thought out.

[@staceywooddell3181]

💯🤎🌹🌿🌻🌾🚞🚙🚎🚍🛻🚃🌾🌼🌄🌲🎏🌻🏕🌳🛶🏞🎣🏞⛵🌅

[@kaybartoli]

Aa

[@rickdejaynes738]

This is a perfect example of what I had in my mind for a camper conversion. Bed inside, kitchen outside. Great job man!

[@cherylween4973]

Beds always are inside. Lol

[@crazycain1984]

That is just plain AWESOME!. Did not expect that- having the back flip up like a teardrop does. He literally thought out everything & fit it all in beautifully. I want 1 now 😆... TOO COOL

[@McTroyd]

Pretty awesome! It'd be neat to go back in time to see what the 1973 Shasta executives thought about this design. Could have changed the course of camper history!

[@CampandCamera]

That would be so cool!

[@coobay4786]

I have no idea why I'm watching this. I have no interest in campers. However this guy did a great job with a small space to work with.👍

[@andiwinter18]

Wow that is off the charts! I love it! The thoughtful plan to meet family needs is really amazing in addition to the overall build.

[@CampandCamera]

Matt is a brilliant builder. He found so many clever solutions to things that challenge folks like me!

[@andiwinter18]

@@CampandCamera I think both of you are super talented! Everyday engineering

[@tomprather3461]

RV builders can learn a few things from you! Great build.

[@carolcamp4828]

So well designed & executed. Looks gorgeous. Really great job & in a remarkably short time. He could do this for a living! Make a great side hustle. Thanks for featuring it. Very inspiring.

[@barbaradebord7719]

I miss my camper. Would love to get back into camping. He has a great design.

[@larrywatkins4595]

99

[@pamhutzell8268]

I think that build was so great! Makes it way bigger than a 10 foot box.

[@CleoHarperReturns]

Of all the remodels I've seen on Shastas, this is by far the best I've ever seen. Just beautiful! I was born in 1973 as well but I don't look half this good at my age.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

😁🤣

[@lindalparr]

This is the most awesome camper I’ve ever seen! Your family is so lucky to have you as there Dad! Happy Camping!

[@jmb-cm7mr]

This has got to be the coolest idea for a regular trailer i have ever seen, this is such a nice trailer i would love to buy that trailer🙂

[@TheGratitudeAttitude]

Wow Michael! This was such a great tour of a Shasta teardrop! I started watching this video a few weeks ago and realized tonight that I hadn’t left a comment. A teardrop’s best feature is the galley and this one is amazing! I love all the finishing touches he put into this camper renovation. It is always such an inspiration to see this kind of dedication to restoring vintage campers. He thought of everything to make family camping fun and easy. Many blessings to you all. ~ Maria

[@CampandCamera]

It’s great to hear from you Maria. I hope you both are doing well.

[@darondatoole7439]

That back rest is patentable. Brilliant for sure.

[@katielin2379]

What a great little trailer. Nice design. Love the back galley. Use of space is brillant.

[@discerningmind]

The tear-drop (rear) galley came out just beautifully. That is some real nice craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing this wonderful build.

[@beverlyjohnson2266]

This is the one of the best campers I've ever seen, the only thing that would make it better would be a real bathroom.

[@thomasguthrie5938]

What more can one say? Absolutely brilliant! I am always fascinated by people's thoughtful innovations. First rate build/conversion! Thanks for sharing.

[@wanderingangelstudio1359]

I’m not sure why KZbin recommended this video but I’m glad it did. Love the way every space is used and the overall design. It’s a great little camper.

[@forgotMyUsername100]

well dangit, now I want a rear-kitchen on my cargo-conversion trailer 😂 Cool build! Thanks for giving us the tour.

[@zackdemundo]

This is a really clever upgrade. Excellent use of space. What a great video.

[@margochristensen6359]

OMG...my dad bought a Shasta when I was a teen {about a hundred years ago}. I loved that thing. We'd park it on the cape right on the beach and I'd go down every weekend. We skipped school (once) and hid in it laughing but my mother knew. Such fond memories.

[@andrewchapman4313]

Super unique and beautiful build! Creative use of space for sure and something I’d LOVE to have/use for myself and family for sure!

[@lindac7146]

Really well done rebuild. As small as it is, it seems quite spacious.

[@tjme]

Love the outside kitchen on this, keep the mess and cooked food smells out of the trailer. Fantastic build.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

What about when it's very cold/rains?

[@savannahsmiles1797]

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 it has a overhead roof, and if ya can't stand the cold stay home...lol.

[@e.katman]

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 a jacket with a hood. Seriously. And stand so your back takes most of the wind. We have an outdoor kitchen and Love it.

[@bushcraftcreationsbykristi2590]

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 some people have easy ups they use to shield from weather if it bothers them, otherwise, there’s always the choice to use a hot plate, Jetboil or crock pot inside. Ooorrrr toughen up. 😅

[@ritalowrie1296]

What a brilliant layout an setup. I wish you and your family have many great times and memories with her.

[@michellethompson34]

Wow that's just an amazing build loved how he utilized the small spaces...very talented indeed👍👍👍

[@Geenaanaa56]

What a smart guy! That is amazing! to be honest... I want to live in it 😏😂

[@festerhairball6588]

What a great build Matt!! Lots of thought, determination & skill went into this for sure. There will be a long line of buyers the day he decides to sell. 😎👍

[@valwhitwell8419]

Your tiny house looks massive... and it's looking really good. Well done Matt and Niko. Great video of your work in progress

[@janicecrockett1400]

Beautiful. Makes me wish I was younger with the time to put my heart into a vintage Shasta. There used to be a little yellow one sitting in the back yard of a home one street over. I would slow down and dream every time I drove by it.

[@kimhorton6109]

We were living at Walker AFB in Roswell, NM when Dad Bought one of these. I had a brother and sister in 1953 and all five of us ran all over NM, AZ TX and Colorado. Dad had an old Plymouth that eventually was replaced by a ‘55 Ford station Wagon. Great memories from all that traveling.

[@CampandCamera]

Great memories indeed!

[@user-jc6ok6cf7m]

This Shasta camper is awesome, the thought and work that was put into this is amazing. Thanks for posting this video.

[@seanhogue929]

One of the best uses of space I have seen in a long time, looks great! I love the backrest on the bed side!

[@wrylife57]

Outstanding build! Such creative use of space and also beautiful finishes. I love the fold-down dinette, the backrest and that teardrop kitchen is better than actual teardrops in that it has those two extensions--so much space! Great work, Matt! I would have liked to see how the kitchen folds away though and in general I wish you had allowed Matt to tell us about the build in his own way instead of asking him so many questions, making him jump from one thing to another before he had finished talking about each thing.

[@traciguinee123]

Yes, in particular I would have liked to see how the ironing boards folded away (they look too long to just flip up… )

[@wrylife57]

@@traciguinee123 I agree--I played that part over and over to see if there was any obvious place they were stored but couldn't see any.

[@stacytwite3851]

I was wondering too! Maybe they will do another video!

[@dustinjohnson1410]

I love the inside cabinet door turned tabletop. I might steal that for my oversized build that I am starting soon.

[@debradavid929]

Wow! I’m speechless…. Well done Matt, wife and happy camping trails! ❤️

[@eveorlando3389]

Have to say, I passed this video up a few times finally decided to watch. An absolutely beautiful trailer! But.. to my surprise even better than the beautiful trailer, was seeing who the owner was. Matt you're missed more than you know.

[@isaacholzwarth]

?

[@eveorlando3389]

What's the question?

[@isaacholzwarth]

@@eveorlando3389 did Matt die or something?

[@eveorlando3389]

@@isaacholzwarth No. And no I don't know him personally. If Matt should read this I'm sure he will know what it means.

[@isaacholzwarth]

@@eveorlando3389 okay

[@timbtimmyjim]

VERY IMPRESSIVE!!! This Gentleman definitely knows the meaning of "thinking outside of the box"!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@touringdan]

My compliments to the owner. Great design and construction. An outstanding job of thinking outside the box.

[@debbiebrugman4543]

What an awesome build. So many great ideas from the backrest to the double pullout drawer dinette to that amazing kitchen with the ironing board counters. Thanks for the tour.

[@helenphillips7709]

Awesome build. We had a 13 ft Shasta in the 60s & early 70s. 2 adults & 4 kids. Loved it!

[@ginnymurray1869]

We had one too. Cute miniature pink appliances. Pulled it with our Skylark with bucket seats. Those were good days and times. Everything was affordable.

[@dbwat9467]

What a beautiful job, now I know where all my talent went, he got it !!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@paramount10987]

That was awesome. He is very talented!!

[@joannsilva4715]

OMG so ingenious! This is a real gem! Clever, adorable, great ideas! Be so very proud of your creation! A real cutie.

[@dorishanoum3811]

This was sooo AWESOME!! KUDOS to this great BUILDER🚎🚍🏜🏕👍👍

[@terrynorman1222]

This is so nice I really like how he thought so much about the little things he added that saved space and the thought he put into everything👏🏽🤗🤗🤗

[@meowza7266]

I love this. I could live like this, not just camp.

[@trulylivinggood]

Great build, would of loved to see how the iron boards get stored with the hatch closed

[@traciguinee123]

Yes, in particular I would have liked to see how the ironing boards folded away (they look too long to just flip up… )

[@christinealvarez6803]

NICE CAMPER.

[@judyk928]

It looks like they would detatch and then either lay them on the kitchen counter or put them inside.

[@bushcraftcreationsbykristi2590]

I’m wondering that myself, is there any chance they kinda lift a bit and then twist to turn in to lay on the inside counter?

[@Mrshoujo]

*WOULD'VE

[@patmills2089]

Great build! I remember those Shasta trailers. I always wondered what they looked like inside. We were considering a small trailer. We need it to fit on a 16ft x 20 ft parking pad. But I love to concept you came up with a rear/outdoor galley. Most the places we go have plenty of casual indoor places to go if we had really rainy weather. But we love to sit outside to eat and cook . Thank-you for sharing your design.

[@alvashoemaker8536]

THIS is such a well-thought-out build…!! OMG: what doesn’t this Shasta have…??! WOW; great ideas!! 👍🏼👣🩴

[@cherylween4973]

A fridge?

[@samriccius1879]

Sooo thought out! Your wife was so right on having the 🛌 ready 2 go & having the outside kitchen gave u that(luvvv the pass through) & keeping the smells outa the inside. The outside side cabinets give ya so much work space, having it all covered is the bomb & than add in the wood work on the cabinets inside & out. Best compact ever, I'd take this 1 over a new compact or Tear Drop ANY DAY!!! U could sale so many, Great work 2 u & your Wife.

[@cherylween4973]

What about the toilet smells? 🤢

[@e.katman]

@@cherylween4973 they use it for middle of the night tinkle, the builder said so. There's biodegradable chemicals to put in the toilet tank to prevent odor. They stay in campgrounds (he said that's why no water tank), and most campgrounds have a bath house or two.

[@edroethler4254]

Very Neat! Thanks for sharing Michael.

[@microgreensgrower3946]

Would have liked to see how the ironing boards folded up into the trailer. Really fun to see the restoration and how he added the galley in the back!

[@stevengatewood2725]

Love this. What a cool idea. Love the cabinet doors doing double duty for extra storage. This is what I want.

[@cricketponyq]

Suzi, My heart goes out to you. I lost my husband a year and a half ago. He too had Alzheimer’s and was a nature lover, hiker, photographer and outdoor sporting manager back in Reno. Jack and your family was a part of our life through television, videos and his book. As his wife and caregiver, I know you are holding it together and I’m sure you are savoring every moment you have left with him. I have watched this several times as it was like watch Mike and myself. Know you are in my prayers. God will continue to guide you and prepare you for when he goes to his heavenly home. May he pass quickly and painlessly as my husband did. God Bless you, June Wilhelm

[@TruthQuest4700]

This design is so clever and the overall space is cohesive and consistent!

[@liddlekiddle1962]

Amazingly designed! So well thought out and beautiful woodwork everywhere. Thanks!

[@cindychaney7205]

This really is an amazing camper. Love all the thought that has gone into it!

[@adventurousspirit6628]

They did an excellent job converting their trailer to a teardrop, and all of the creative ideas to make it useable blew me away! Great ingenuity and creativity. Thank you for interviewing him and sharing his ideas.

[@aces4amy226]

I love this!! Shasta Gem 💎 beautifully done😊

[@marilynthaxton3073]

Absolutely A Winner 🏆 All the right things in a perfect place ☺️ You should be so Proud!!! I love that you saved a great invention for it's time and sweetened it up just the right way ...💕

[@alisondawson5116]

I love, love, love this wee camper. Great size for a couple or just me and my puppers. I live in Australia and have never seen a Shasta before and love everything about it. The addition of he teardrop piece at the rear is just beautiful. I want this camper ! I hope you have many years of wonderful memories in your beautiful little camper ! Alison ❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺xoxox

[@suzannecranford6819]

Ingenious! I love everything about it! That kitchen! - That fold down table and back rest! I could live in it full time and be very happy! It's the best I've seen! Thanks for the tour! 💗

[@crazygrandma2972]

I love that camper inside and out.

[@hafdissigurdardottir3176]

This is absolutely beautiful 😍 Thank you for shearing 🙏 Safe and happy travels, love ❤️ from Iceland 🇮🇸 🦋🦋🦋

[@C-Henry]

Very nice, at least in my area shells of those old campers often go for less than new or even used utility trailers. They might not be Shastas but could probably be used for a similar conversion. If I wasn't a year into my build I might be tempted to try my own spin on this concept.

[@gordonwelter4966]

Great camper

[@estellescott9292]

Awesome, you can always try and donate it to me. Please

[@sunnygram3850]

I love this trailer .It is just adorable and very well thought out.I love the old Shastas

[@toportime]

You can tell how much love he put into rebuilding that, nice!

[@jamesmartin7282]

Wow! That rear galley really makes his camper unique. Thanks for showing it to us.

[@origamiswami2275]

Love it! I'm working towards building a tiny house in a few years and I'm always on the lookout for space-saving ideas. And this little beauty is full of 'em! I'm impressed.

[@maricogan2903]

"Two ironing boards for extra counter space". Pretty creative!

[@grovermartin6874]

Thank you for such a relaxed, but thorough, tour. You brought back good memories. I can almost smell the fresh air and feel snuggled into my sweet little camper.🥰

[@lendmeyourear3546]

The attention to detail is wonderful including the triangular design throughout the build. Great job!

[@Ultrafrozen]

Packed full of awesomeness, I love it.

[@veronicaroach3667]

That is a very sensible but very nice design, all the necessaries without any silly stuff ! Well done ! The professionals could take a few hints from your ideas !!! I especially like your tiny kitchen - so practical, as we all know it's counterspace that's missing on most of these things ! I don't have a camper these days. but many years ago we had a Ford camper with overhead bed - classic design, it was wonderful, and the freedom you have to get the kids to where they can run wild is such a bonus when they are young ! Enjoy your hard work - lovely job !

[@LisaSimplified]

Your craftsmanship is first rate! Thanks for the tour.

[@robinbrown7953]

That’s really nice! They put quite a few custom features in that little camper …like the table area all the way down to the silverware caddy that goes from kitchen to table…and the cute little pass through to the inside. That little thing has everything you need…easy way to go out for the weekend with minimal effort.

[@annmarieladuke3276]

Awesome Possom build! Darling Decor & hidden storage

[@bernardboudreau9534]

First off....all friendly folks in this video. Feels nice. Secondly...WOW, a very ingenious modifications. Had his unit not been water damaged initially, we would not see the betterment of this unit and the cool features created.

[@BarbaraSWRdRunner-ye9sn]

Growing up, my parents had a Shasta trailer. The original layout was basically what we had. I remember the back was a full size bed with a twin size above it. That was my bed. My mom and little brother slept on the bottom. The front of the trailer had a table that folded down into a twin size bed. My dad slept there.

[@beforeandafterwithleannami6203]

This is so impressive. Such a great use of every inch!

[@justjo1711]

Wow, what a great design and use of space.

[@CraftHarlot]

That is absolutely brilliant!! I love the back galley, so much work space! Great space inside and it's so useful! We have a 64 Shasta 16SC that we refurbished. No holding tanks, and our stove was missing. So, we added a microwave and 2 burners. Just what we needed.

[@karinamartinez9441]

I’m so impressed on how well the design was executed! I would hire this gentleman to rebuild my trailer…if I only had a trailer…!

[@kellypoulos8702]

Ingenious, so well done!

[@aprilhaselbusch2817]

Wow that is so cool! I loved all the little hiding spots and how convenient everything was. You're very talented! Safe travels!

[@nathanpelham1433]

Absolutely mind blowing to find Matthew and my great uncle Michael in a random KZbin video😂

[@towanda2947]

WOW ✌️😎❤️

[@Chelle778]

What a great design. Hope his family has many enjoyable hours making memories.