Camping in a 1930 Model A Ford Fordor & home built teardrop trailer. We explore Antelope Lake Calif

We take our home built teardrop camp trailer out using our 1930 Model A Ford Fordor sedan to Antelope Lake in Northern California for a weekend campout. Come along for the ride as we use the funnest car ever made to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Plumas County.

[@Legos4Musketeers]

Your the reason why ford model A's is my dream vehicle.

[@modelajim1930]

@@Legos4Musketeers Wow! Thanks for the compliment! A Model A was my first car at age 17. Been an obsession ever since!

[@eutimiochavez415]

Beautiful car and tear drop camper ,u did a great job backing it up , thank you for posting ❤❤❤❤❤

[@modelajim1930]

Thank you for watching and for your comment and compliments. Greatly appreciate it.

[@donniebrown-mv7hb]

Thanks for the video. Nice to see the cars being used and not just sitting.

[@modelajim1930]

Thank you very much. I love your camp out videos too. Always wanted a model T as well. Short on garage space at the moment. Keep rolling along! Thank you for your comment and for coming along for the ride.

[@ModelYFord]

Thanks for taking us along on another great trip out in wonderful country

[@modelajim1930]

Thank you for coming along for the ride. Glad we got one camping trip in before the cold weather starts.

[@shaunarobinson4816]

It's so nice to to see your beautiful model A again. It puts a smile on my face. Thank you for a great video 😊

[@modelajim1930]

Thank you for the kind words, appreciate it very much. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@dawnlangston1222]

Would love to have joined you. Looks like a great place to go camping.

[@modelajim1930]

We’ll set things up for next summer 😄

[@BoxcarsGarage]

Love your rig! Glad to see you enjoying it!

[@modelajim1930]

Thank you very much, was a longtime dream to make a matching teardrop. Came out better than I expected. Appreciate the comment.

[@larryparson9609]

How cool 😎 American 🇺🇸 🎉 Happy Trails Thanks 🙏🏼

[@modelajim1930]

Thanks Larry, appreciate your viewership and you taking the time to comment.

[@billonbuilding284]

Great. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@modelajim1930]

@@billonbuilding284 Thanks for watching, appreciate it.

[@glynnphillips9703]

That is so cool 😎

[@modelajim1930]

Thank you very much. We love going out with them both. Thanks for coming along for the ride, and for your comment.

[@mlanzante]

Great videos wife and I have watched every one . Can't wait for more . Your roadster is the twin to ours color and all . Great job sir !!!

[@modelajim1930]

Thank you for watching the videos, glad you have the same roadster, it’s a beautiful color combination. We are wrapping up a week trip to the Oregon Coast / California Redwoods, in the Roadster, we’ll be home tomorrow. We’ll have covered over 1100 miles by the time we get home.

[@mlanzante]

Can't wait to see the videos from that trip

[@michaelrepetto669]

Great video!! What modifications if any did you have to do on your A?? And what is the weight on your Teardrop?? I've got a '29 Fordor Standard, and would LOVE to do some camping like that.. in the Smokies Ga/NC

[@modelajim1930]

@@michaelrepetto669 The only modification I have is a high compression head, 12 volts ( only because we travel away from home a lot) and turn signals. I have never weighed the trailer but if I had to guess I’d say about 800 lbs. I made weight a priority when I constructed it. Model A pulls it up hill fine, just don’t be in too much of a hurry going to the campground 😜

[@bobbybeal4886]

my first time loved it

[@modelajim1930]

Hi Bobby, Thank you so much for the comment and subscribing. So glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for coming along for the ride. We had a great time, just wish we could have stayed longer. Forest Service was closing the campground for the season. Appreciate the support.

[@karayowell9777]

Looked like you guys had the place mostly to yourselves! How nice!

[@modelajim1930]

Kara, Yes I guess we were among the few who didn’t know they were closing it that weekend. Unnecessarily early in my opinion. There were others there but less than half full. Love to see you guys up at McCloud sometime.

[@markreynolds3850]

I enjoy your video, nice way to camp.

[@modelajim1930]

@@markreynolds3850 Thank you for your viewership and comment. Building the trailer was as much about the challenge of the build as having it to use. We have a lot of fun with it.

[@billgoin4004]

Your wife does a Great job filming

[@modelajim1930]

Hi Bill, Yes she worked hard on this one for sure, running all around. Appreciate the comment and you coming along with us. Thanks for watching!

[@harveyhaase2030]

What a great camping trip. The best part is I didn’t have to help clean up. Looking forward to the next one.

[@modelajim1930]

Thanks Harvey, Best part of camping is coming home and taking a shower 🤪 Clean up wasn’t too bad. Appreciate you coming along for the ride.

[@steveduecker9872]

Beautiful car and trailer!

[@modelajim1930]

Thank you very much Steve. Appreciate your taking the time to comment.

[@GenettaClark]

Lovely trip thanks

[@modelajim1930]

Thank you for coming along for the ride. Appreciate it very much.

[@twagn]

First time looking at a Model A...Can't take my eyes off it

[@modelajim1930]

@@twagn I was 17 years old (1982) when I saw my first Model A. I had been wood cutting with my father all day. He had to stop on our way home to talk business with an old couple. While the men talked shop, the old lady said, let me show you my old car. We walked around her house and in the backyard was 1928 sport coupe, her mother was the original owner. I instantly fell in love with it. She wanted to sell it because they were both in their 90’s. I begged my father to help me buy it, but he was not into cars, and said, “why would you want an old car like that. It would breakdown every time you wanted to go somewhere.” Unfortunately,I didn’t get the 1928 sport coupe, but about 5 months later I was able to get a 1930 standard coupe. I still have the car today. (Needs restoration). Thank you for watching and commenting. Appreciate it very much. Jim & Lindy

[@jeffgrier8488]

Thanks for taking us along, the scenery was beautiful and so was that lake! I could definitely hang out there for a day or two!

[@modelajim1930]

Hello Jeff, Yes the Lake is a real gem. We’ll definitely be going again next summer, just need to plan it earlier. Appreciate you coming along for the ride. Thanks for watching.

[@jonathanhansen3709]

I am astonished you were able to pull a teardrop behind your Model A. It only has what 40 hp? I have a 2012 Ford Transit Connect with a 2 L engine that develops 138 hp and I’ve never pulled any trailer behind it because it’s a gutless wonder to begin with!

[@modelajim1930]

Hello Jonathan. I do have a high compression head on it, giving it about 45 horsepower. It pulls just fine on level ground, hills….. well second gear is your best friend.🤪🤪 Thanks watching and your comment. Appreciate it very much. Jim & Lindy

[@modelajim1930]

@@jonathanhansen3709 Hello Jonathan, It pulls it, but we’re not setting any speed records, especially on any type of incline. Flat ground is fine. My focus is more about decelerating than accelerating. You need to anticipate your stops and start early. Every stoplight 🚦is going to turn red on you! 🤪

[@leehyde6610]

Awesome

[@modelajim1930]

Thank you for your comment.

[@myronjacobs5014]

Hi Frey, here we have enjoyed you trip again on our big screen. My goodness you nearly beat National Geographic Society, what a beautiful place and environment! We really enjoyed this one! And last but not least, you keep your car the camper and overall equipment very very nice and super clean! I like your discipline, you must have been a military guy, lol 😂

[@modelajim1930]

Hello Myron, Thank you so much for the compliment. I try to keep the cars looking nice, just because I’m passionate about them. Built the trailer myself, so too much time and money into it to abuse it. Can’t claim to be a military man, just like to watch after my stuff. Very happy you enjoy the videos, thank you so much for the support.

[@Hogger280]

The August Complex of Aug. 2020 was larger, and that doesn't include 4 other fires that more than doubled the acreage.

[@modelajim1930]

Thank you for your comment, You’re correct that the August Complex fire had greater acreage (1,032,600) but is considered multiple fires that burned together. The Dixie fire is the largest “single fire” at 963,309 acres. Devastation all around, for sure, that will take decades to hide. Thanks for coming along for the ride. Greatly appreciate it.

[@stephaniedurvin5013]

Another great video. Did the kayak make the ride inside the teardrop?

[@modelajim1930]

Hello Stephanie, The kayak hitched a ride in a friend’s pickup, who didn’t want to be part of the video. Thanks for watching.

[@deanjernstrom3760]

Wow! You're so fortunate to have so many beautiful areas to head out to visit. Unfortunately, your plans changed with a one day excursion instead of two.Great take, though, thanks for the ride. I'm looking forward to the next adventure.

[@modelajim1930]

Thanks for the comment Dean. Yes, we were surprised the Forest Service was closing the campground so early, I expected it to be open at least through the end of the month. Just need to get out sooner next year I guess. Lake is high in elevation so winter comes early.

[@festerhairball6588]

Have you pulled the camper with your roadster? Would it pull better since its lighter? Enjoyed the footage 😊

[@modelajim1930]

I have not installed a hitch on the roadster. The fact that the Fordor weighs more is a stabilization factor. Don’t want the trailer thinking it’s in charge of the direction of travel. 😝🤪 It pulls nicely with the Fordor.

[@festerhairball6588]

@@modelajim1930 I didn't even consider the tail wagging the dog factor. Smart man!

[@modelajim1930]

@@festerhairball6588 Thank you for your comments and for coming along for the ride. Greatly appreciate your support.

[@markreynolds3850]

👍👍

[@samuelmottweiler3833]

How does the Model A do in the mountains towing a trailer? Beautiful video keep them coming.

[@modelajim1930]

Hello Samuel, Slow and steady wins the race. 2nd gear is your best friend. Enjoy the scenery as you go, it’s not the destination it’s the journey. Thank you for you comment. Appreciate your watching the video. Jim & Lindy.

[@samuelmottweiler3833]

@@modelajim1930 Any tips for someone looking to purchase a Model A?

[@modelajim1930]

@@samuelmottweiler3833 Hello Samuel, At the present time there are a substantial number of very good cars for sale, as a large number of previous owners are aging out of the hobby. So the opportunity to purchase an already restored car in excellent condition has never been better. Purchasing a finished car allows you to immediate start enjoying the hobby. Now there is something special about restoring your own and it is a big part of the hobby (I’ve restored all mine) but at this time the cost vs buying a finished one makes it hard to justify. Decide what body style you love and go for it! See if a local club has any for sale, the membership can make sure you get a good deal, and probably someone is knowledgeable about the car. Best of luck. Jim

[@Hogger280]

Why are they closing the campground?

[@modelajim1930]

Closing it for the winter season. The Lake is just above 5,000 ft elevation. Too early in my opinion, should have remained open at least until Oct 1st. But snow comes early to these parts.

[@markreynolds3850]

👍👍😀

[@modelajim1930]

Thank you!