I bought the CHEAPEST Camper off of Facebook Marketplace

[@Mjansen77]

Dude, I am so proud of you! I dont give a shit what any hater says, you took something most people would take to the dump and put life back into it. Starting a family especially while owning your own business and creating jobs for others is no easy, OR CHEAP, task. Dont need luxury, need it to be dependable so you and your wife can have those special moments. Not enough people in the world like you anymore; hat's off to ya!

[@truckcampinglifemag]

I have to agree. if you were my son I would be one proud papa. I was just like this when I was a boy and it carried me through life.

[@stevennagley3407]

There are plenty of people in and out of the KZbin community, most outside of the social media content don’t care about making money and enjoying a life, however there are a few that bleed these videos that build there business and stoical media salary, just how times are nowadays

[@markgordon8146]

I don't give a shit either. Nice rig.

[@dennispitcher8437]

Been a welder/machinist most of my life. Your welds and designs are way better than some of the so called "trained professionals" I've seen. I would definitely trust your work.

[@bossaudio12]

Nah come on man, those welds are decent but definitely not better than any professional

[@dennispitcher8437]

@@bossaudio12 I said "SOME"... I've seen welds on buildings built by professional union shops that looked like snot. I used to repair failed welds from NDI teams that inspected panels for new bridges being shipped out. These welds had terrible roll over or undercuts. His welds aren't perfect but better than some I have seen and he does it for fun.

[@radstayathomedad9178]

Some would say you half a$$ed it I would say you whole a$$ed it. Honestly you took trash and made it something useful again good job whole a$$ing it!

[@bossaudio12]

@radstayathomedad9178 nice job censoring yourself water brain

[@the_truck_farmer]

The thoroughness of your camper repairs are admirable. Nothing at all to be ashamed of. In fact like you mentioned, the repairs you did were much stronger than original factory work. I too have an old cheap truck camper I’ve been putting off rebuilding the back entry door that’s falling apart and doesn’t latch properly. I don’t have access to all the materials or tools (nice mag drill!) but will eventually work on it when it comes up to be it’s turn amongst all my other broken projects 😂

[@fvsoutherngirl]

Looking forward to seeing it!

[@elwin_tjustice45]

Dude, I love that you just do normal people stuff. It makes me want to come hang out and fix stuff with you.

[@Mark-sd7fc]

I’m starting to think he’s ? Normal?

[@thewitt76]

For real, he's just giving all the BRO vibes

[@Jaypher]

are youtubers not suppose to do normal stuff? lol

[@c0ck_l2oach75]

People like you are what propels these types of sales still. One man's trash is another man's treasure. Awesome work from a down to earth dude.

[@guysevedz3581]

After watching you for half a year, I finally figured out why what my connection is to your story. My grandfather grew up in the Depression, then was at Pearl Harbor, from a poor family, a total of 8 brothers and sisters. He wasn't a craber, but evertyhing he did he did it himself, and figured it out himself. He built his own porches, garage, sheds, added a second living room to his mobile home (double wide). He did everything by himself. It is a lost work ethic in general but I'm glad you have it and work hard.

[@beachobsession29]

You are a talented young man. Who can design and build outta scrap. Not everyone can do that. Your a MacGyver for sure. Thanks for being you. An inspiring hard working young man.

[@blakev3934]

Luke- please do an update on your camper! Love to see it. Off season… maybe take it on a trip if you get the opportunity! Best wishes brother!

[@robert-gg6dh]

I love seeing u work on that camper. My brother is who sold it to you. Glad you’re bringing it back to life

[@fvsoutherngirl]

Wow that’s crazy! I think it was in Severn by CATnorth if I remember correctly.

[@robert-gg6dh]

@@fvsoutherngirl yes it was. Good memory. His name is Tommy. Glad your enjoying it and I love watching all your videos. You’re definitely a hard working man. Keep it up

[@wreckanchor]

I think your repairs are very creative and look sound to me. You took something sketchy and brought it back to life and will be able to enjoy it for more years. Respect.

[@rodrogers6895]

While I have never restored a pickup camper, I have totally rehabbed an old coachman travel trailer. There’s a real sense of satisfaction and rebuilding something that’s worn out or broken down and making it usable again.

[@fvsoutherngirl]

I agree!

[@Gocartnut96]

some pretty great work honestly, it may not look the best but most people don't know how much thought and time it really took to make this work.

[@Mikesacco1B]

Great content. Keep it coming.

[@SaltySouthTexan]

Young man, you’re giving this old man hope for some of the future of this country. So good to see someone with such work ethic, such ingenuity, and such enthusiasm and willing to do things themselves and make due with what you have. We’ve become a throw it away society, good to see you salvage and repair things. KUDOS! Keep doing your thing

[@mgs8747]

Your camper mounts that you built are 10 times better than anything else I’ve ever seen as far as heavy duty never gonna break. Your ambition is going to get you far in life . Thanks for sharing.

[@procommenterman5676]

In 1980, when I was 19, I bolted my truck camper to the floor of my 1972 Ford F-250 Camper Special with a threaded rod and steel plates.

[@jerryq1000]

You are definitely the best backyard engineer I've ever seen.

[@Josh-gy8zi]

I was an electrician at a camper factory. We built everything from big 5th wheels , pop up campers,to these truck bed campers. Unfortunately no matter how big or how much you spend,they are all built like crap! The framing is all2x2 connected with staples, interiors are 1/4 pressbord like strong cardboard,and particle board cabinets.

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hello Luke I'm impressed with you I've just gotta say I have a Caribou truck camper and we've had an accident with it Now you've taught me how to fix it thank you man I really appreciate it

[@Rlaplante73]

To say I'm impressed is an understatement. Great job!

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

There is a giant pile of those campers in Williston North Dakota since 2018

[@mikeanderson2730]

I must say that the repair on this camper is fully adequate. When i was young i always made too sturdy repairs, lasting long after the item that was repaired was scrapped. This is a good way to make the whole thing age together. Camper on a truckbed is truly sweet, and if you clean it well and put in new matresses it´s almost sanitary. Go for it!

[@genis8530]

Scabbing together a camper is what makes it fun, many camping trips laying in the bunk coming up with new things to improve my camper.

[@billjamison2877]

I truly admire you! Like yourself, I was the guy that could "fix" almost everything with what I had in my multiple piles of stuff! My neighbors would always track me down when they needed something rigged together. We're the ones that will survive when it all hits the fan! HA!

[@jamesdoyle7317]

I am probably 2 or 3 times your age, but you always amaze me in your work ethics and ingenuity on whatever you set your mind too. Great job and keep those videos coming.

[@mikesh3201]

Your ability to improvise and conquer obstacles are very impressive. Well done, Luke.

[@jeffreylord8172]

Great to see your abilities at fabrication from junk, sorry, I mean treasures. Congratulations on marrying that lovely lady.

[@paulhunt598]

Luke, You make your channel fun to watch. I know nothing about fishing or crabbing to but you make your life in and around the water very interesting. I have done everything for myself all if .my life. I didn't know that there could be other options. I was too poor in my youth to even explore any options. In spite of DIY attitude I have tried to do things professionally. I spent my entire career in maintenance where I "mastered" many trade skills, but really mastered only a few. At 67 I am still exploring new skills and still a DIY champion. When I was 65ish my wife let me build the dream shop. 4600sf building now has 14k vehicle lift and a pretty extensive machine shop. The house shop is just for woodworking. An old man shouldn't be having as much fun as I am. New campers are just as cheap and sketchy as old campers. They are pretty and cost more, but are still junk. I have owned and cursed both. I look back at a lifetime of DIY. Some of my work shows all the marks of inadequate skill and "poverty" limitations, but we have been happy. I retired younger and wealthier than my co-workers, much of that involved your kind of thrift.

[@kellydawson2988]

Keep living your best life!

[@fvsoutherngirl]

That’s awesome! I hope to do what you are one day

[@lawannaard9148]

Jack of all trades master of none. You are the best man to be had. Lucky girl! Keep him no matter what!

[@fvsoutherngirl]

👌🏻

[@JohnVH-diy]

I got a similar camper situation. Love your junk pile. Almost as kool as mine. I’ve been fixing up junk using good junk for the last 50 years. You’re doing great. There’s a lot of satisfaction doing it this way. Keep it up. A lot of young people these days don’t know which way to turn a bolt.

[@JS-kd7jf]

I personally think you done a SPLENDID JOB at repairing that camper,, I think as a side/off season JOB,, you should take up FABRICATION AS A SIDE BUISENESS TO HELP OUT ON BILLS ETC. AND FUTURE CRABBING EQUIPMENT! from what I just witnessed in this video,, YOU HAVE THE SKILLS!!! I honestly think you need to study on that!!

[@OfficiallyGuChi]

For real i feel this ingenuity attitude of fix and make do with wat u got is wat our parents grew up with and as time went on it didnt get past on thru the next generation and was eventually lost in translation. Its not even abt money. Its all abt being creative and using that head of yours to find solutions to a problem

[@ToddStull]

Nice work on the truck mounts! I didn't want to pay the thousand bux either and was about to make my own but at the last minute ended up scoring a used set from an rv dealer for $300 so wasn’t a bad deal and lucked out that it was the exact model# to fit my year truck.

[@ceerstar851]

Don't worry about the shade. Fixing stuff up like that is so much fun. I'd honestly rather custom fix things personally. You like my twin when it comes to finding ways to make things work outta random scrap metal and different junk.

[@CandEAdventures]

This boat part box truck mad max style Frankenstein is beautiful! She looks sturdy as hell. Time to bring her to the west coast and give Dungeness season a try!

[@fvsoutherngirl]

My camper got nothing in urs!

[@Mr-er6fg]

Ive been a welder/fabricater/junker for 50 years. You are fine! You should be proud!

[@kellydawson2988]

Loved how you turned someone’s trash into a treasure that will keep making memories

[@shelbycobra429]

Dude, you can tell all those welders/haters to mind their own business. You did an excellent job right there for less the amount of money most of them would've. Be proud of yourself. 🎉

[@terryo1463]

I can already see when you have kids the stuff you are going to build for them. I can totally see your channel showing more stuff you build for your home, property and wife and kids.

[@papagrim9777]

Always love these build vids! Im sure "I can use that for something" will be on my tonbstone.

[@mikkimichele51014]

Your ingenuity and ability to visualize then make it a reality is so awesome!!!!

[@billg4630]

Used overhead camper for years...i loved it..nothing fancy but did the job well...have a dedicated on off set up will make itmore enjoyable

[@JefferyHagen]

It’s great to see a younger person improvise make it up as you go along. I’ve tried drawing plans for a project and I just can’t do it.

[@buddygray1566]

"MacGyver," is the nick name my girl gave me. Ill pass it on to you. Look him up, years back there was a tv show named after him.

[@darrenpautzke3795]

You are my hero, my kind of man. You have a good mind and see things that many folks cannot. Thank you for your inspiration for me to tackle the projects I have to do. 🤔

[@grimm3040]

Really sad I didnt get to see this beast go down Mountain road. Kudos on getting it done with scrap and hard work. Keep it up Luke!

[@Chummybuckt]

In some years to come a real handy man like yourself is going to be a real hot comity. Enjoy the camping trip! I’d recommend staying in your molten puddle a little longer just make sure to fill in the toes to much deposition makes for a weaker weld more times then not and it’s just wasteful. But the pattern doesn’t mean anything run a simple forward and reverse pattern. Your killing it!

[@baysideauto]

Good job sir , great fabrication work, , I'm in Bear Creek with a waterfront hardly ever comment but always watch and like your videos. I'm 51 born and raised in Dundalk..

[@johncantrell8884]

You are awesome! Dreams are what u make em', anyone can just buy better. The lost art of reward is what u highlight, pure props and praise 👏.

[@shirellwilson1650]

Nothing wrong with fixing up something that can be reused! You got the knowledge I envy you!

[@danielrandolph9170]

I remember already watching you work & fix & loaded your camper on your good truck ?

[@danhiggins7798]

It was on shorts

[@Hazeyoazz]

His shorts just captivate the video very well, I thought the same thing and was like “oh, he uploaded the short of this”.

[@ericatwell8611]

People lose sight of what is most important…. Memories. It isn’t about having the fanciest gadgets but simply getting out and enjoying what this beautiful world has to offer with the people we love with whatever works

[@mavision6525]

These kinds of videos are great because rather than junk it, you repair it and then use it. Great job.

[@benpersinger4600]

Been following your content for a bit. Nice work on the fabricating. I run a construction company and can appreciate the challenges of running a business. I frequently find myself putting things together out of the scrap scrap pile. Happy holidays from Alaska!

[@enjoylife7030]

You are more talented in your young age then you give yourself credit for. I am hoping to find some time to learn how to weld when my teenagers are finally out of the house! It is such a useful thing to know how to do and be able to fabricate.

[@themerchantofmandalore]

This country needs more Lukes.

[@BackyardDad1]

What a great project. It is so satisfying to make something out of a scrap pile

[@mamawlife7852]

I've been watching nomad living the last week or so and have been watching rebuilds of vans and campers for this life style. When I saw this camper I clicked on it thinking I was watching another but it's you! Lol. I'll still see what you do with it. 😊 well, I wanted to see the inside!

[@kkibett]

I'm glad I found a real human being, more power to you Luke!

[@nitaihammari6994]

The best comedy descriptions follow your clever and appropriate handywork. What a gift!

[@berniebrown9115]

Really enjoy your videos. I am a 75 year old farmer in Texas. I have rebuilt everything on our farm. I was taught by the best, my dad. His motto was if it don’t work get a bigger hammer

[@fvsoutherngirl]

Hahaha that’s my motto as well!

[@mlease1]

I know I am probably late but no joke need more of these videos, would love to see you do more diy to the trailer and fix it up! Just found your channel and hooked already!

[@renesantana5731]

All I can say is I wish I was like you. Great job...it's old but priceless now!

[@jimmyspoon1477]

When you have the tools and technology you can do anything. Great job as a kid we had overhead campers and putting it in and out as a kid with my DAD oh shit "ptsd".lol yall be safe ✌️

[@mgeiger72]

Awesome video. My kind of project. Only thing I’d add- weld all of your eye bolts to keep them from bending open under load.

[@briansouthworth737]

When you get the camper fixed up, Your going to love it ! . .Then you'll want to upgrade, Down the road, Butt, their expensive ? . . Hay !, Good Job !

[@ericneering6357]

I gotta say we know the boats are because the boats from the 60s and 70s are still here. Where is all the leftover boats from the 90s and the 2000s where are they? They’re gone they love your stuff. Keep putting it on me.

[@stevepiazza8770]

I admire your abilities man. In this particular scenario, I would have encouraged you to spend more money and found something in better condition. There's just too many things that can go wrong with campers this old. Your safety and the safety of your beautiful love are priceless.

[@JustBlazin2001]

You're a true middle class hero bro. Loving your videos

[@GR-mw1tk]

What a great job on your craftiness! I have a 70’s Kit with overhang on a High boy . I believe it needs better tie downs and help on the truck suspension .

[@markroper9269]

There is a right way and a wrong way to do anything.....your way is neither!! But, it works......so, good to go!! As long as it gets off your internal honey-do list...well done!

[@thudtrades1850]

Ready to rock Luke... Come on down to Hatteras, hang out and drum fish with us!

[@briantaylor3133]

Ingenuity at its finest. Awesome job

[@Rustlas]

This is the greatest thing I've ever seen. You are one handy dude. I love everything you just did im super impressed

[@nathanday2595]

I wish I had 1/10 of this kid's ingenuity and motivation.

[@Monaninja]

Love DIY projects. I wish I could weld without a jacket. I have to cover up every inch of my body so I don’t feel the sparks, my pain tolerance isn’t that high 😅

[@bryansnell]

This is awesome man. Great ingenuity! I keep scrap around my shop to be able to do this stuff too.

[@chris5.9gman62]

i did this but the other way around to clear my duly fenders !!! smart move ! it’s the humble ones that think the best!

[@Shadeza1373]

One of the Non-Fake contant creators out the. Great 👌 conyants keep up the good work.

[@hatchhonda19]

To space the cabover section of the truck camper from the cab of the truck. A 4'x8' sheet of 2" thick foam insulation is best. I had the same piece of foam for 10 years with my truck camper.That peice of foam has seen over 40k miles and 38 states without an issue. also helps insulate the floor for winter camping.

[@fvsoutherngirl]

That’s a good idea!

[@acidreign0911]

I totally felt that when you said screwing up the template will ensure all the other brackets were botched... Welds look good from my house BTW

[@oof578]

I saw this video and got inspired to get a truck camper myself. Secured a super mint 1994 shadow cruiser. 8ft popup. Got it on my 06 duramax

[@royphelps6377]

Luke, very nice work and creative. I love when ingenuity takes over and you can use what's at hand to get the job done. Your metal scrap pile contains some really nice metal so you can easily put your skills to work. Keep it going...and on the cheap. Love it!

[@martyclack8782]

The welds are fine and you said it a little to fast slow it down just a bite and you got it. I give a 💯 for being self taught.

[@mattwaters6987]

Nice rebuild Luke. Keep it up and enjoy! Happy camping!

[@SaltySouthTexan]

Man, sometimes KZbin’s algorithm says hey dummy, watch this guy, and all you can do is say…THANK YOU! So refreshing to see a positive person

[@demerclopez2622]

Lol good mindset I'm in the same position lol I bought an old travel trailer and now I'm fixing things. I considered keeping and working with the flare copper system but I found it corroded and damaged so I replaced with pex... Got tools for that and fittings. Now I'm working on sealing

[@NoneyaTexasontheback20]

Crabber welds are the best! 😂

[@catheriam1945]

Thanks!

[@DebbiAnn2]

How I wish I would come across a find like this!!! How awesome!❤

[@3tvet]

I want to see some more of that Catfishing….

[@fvsoutherngirl]

Coming soon

[@robertweigandt9449]

Luke I think it is awesome that you have the vision to do it all from scrap!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@hilariomartinez8220]

U do what you want that's what makes life life when its your time to splurge you will have no issues good job

[@Chris-s2e5t]

PROUD OF YOURSELF..........WELL YOU OUGHT TO BE THATS SOME GOOD WORK...AND WELDING.

[@David53D]

You are actually a genius at what you do.

[@clarenceshuemake3519]

I love your enginuity. I wish a lot of the younger generation had half of your ability.

[@fireguymel]

People call me a hoarder for my scrap pile but they all come calling when they need something

[@jeffreygearhart1841]

Structural Threshold was perfect!

[@John-ph8rq]

No shade here - I'm totally impressed with your ability!!

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Awesome job just coming up with scrap things to make your truck camper work for you!!! Heck I’d say if you get low on money just make some truck camper brackets and sell them for a hundred dollars less than they sell for!!! That would definitely be some good pocket change!!! Lol!! Awesome video buddy!!!! Oh and congratulations to you and your new lovely bride!!!!

[@animalkelly2987]

Luke is definitely '"Popular Mechanic" material with this video!