Restored 1951 Double Decker Lighthouse Duplex walkthrough

Check out this super rare RV remodel. The only 1951 restored lighthouse duplex in the world. You will see what the rv life was like in the 50's while rv living. This vintage camper restoration will leave you wanting more. Enjoy the vintage camper tour.
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[@jimmatheson8555]

The mobile home in this video was home to me and my family when I was a child. The black 49 Dodge and the Blue 56 Dodge were my fathers Pickups. The picture of the trailer with the white picket fence has my two oldest sisters Karen and Dava leaning up against the fence. We would love to get copies of the photos that you have and share some that we have of this home and give you some early history on it as well.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Thats awesome!! I hope they reply to you. Out of curiosity, how well did your fathers pickups pull this camp trailer, especially up hills?

[@valerief1231]

Thank you so much for adding your story to the trailer, that’s amazing. You could make a mini series here on KZbin telling your stories and adventures with your family. 🩵

[@shamrockgirl6595]

I hope you hear 🙉 from them.

[@john.ediggs9034]

​@@ironcladranchandforge7292slow and steady those trucks was probably 100 hp or less it was all about the gears back then trucks were used as trucks

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

@@john.ediggs9034 -- Well, my 1960 Chevy Apache is stock with the 235 I6 and it has 135 HP gross and 115 HP net, torque is 195 at 2,000 RPM net. This is according to the 1960 shop service manual. However, it cruises just fine at 55 to 60 mph on the highway at around 2,200 RPM. I've owned this truck for over 25 years and have taken more than a few trips with it. No problems. However, I do stay off the interstates where the speed limit is 70+. By the way, I've also taken it over a few steep mountain passes (I'm surrounded by them) and no problems. 6% grade at 50 mph. Sure a V8 would be faster and more powerful, but if I want that I would drive a modern vehicle.

[@mrben6573]

I'd like to see Tiny Houses adopt this same floor plan. Those upper story rooms are genius. Far more genius than the loft spaces that tiny houses usually have.

[@maryfrump7937]

I agree

[@jnharton]

To be fair most tiny houses are trying to maximize usable living space and meet modern expectations of open layouts, spacious bathrooms, etc.

[@norm5785]

Someone showed me your video. Better make that 8 surving campers. There is a family in Henrico County Virginia who has one that is in excellent shape. Grandfather bought new, worked for Firstone his entire life, passed down to his son who passed it down to his daughter. All original, but updated electric and tanks added. Every year her grandfather and then her dad put a sealant on the underside. When it was passed onto her, her husband had the underside sandblasted and sealed with a bed liner material. While on a trip in Florida many years ago, they encountered Mr. Eyck. He introduced himself, advised he had designed their camper and they invited him to look at it. They still have the original paperwork from when it was purchased, he signed the inside of the book and thanked them.

[@deb7518]

WOW, Great story!

[@rrain3375]

As a senior of only 74yo I grew up with three brothers during the 50’s where camping was the only vacation option. My mother was a stay at home Mom. Families back then did not travel far from home for vacations. Of course flying or cruises did not exist like today. Our first trailer was a canvas tent on a platform. Lots of good family fun. Cooking on a campfire.

[@akneemoose3383]

Six brothers and camping was the Boy Scouts or for me was the Girl Scouts summer camps.

[@davids6533]

..and they used to build vehicles strong enough and dependable enough to pull those behemoths. Man that's gonna be nice!

[@tcmtech7515]

Pre-emissions days when fuel efficiency and useable power were still the standards they built for.

[@SerenityNow....]

Actually, those weren't designed to be vacation tailors back then, they were "park tailors" that people would usually live in as their home in tailor parks. They were designed to be mobile, but not something a family would drive around with on vacation, hitched to the family vehicle. They didn't even include water tanks or an onboard power source because it was assumed that you would be parked somewhere with hookups. So, you would hire a large vehicle to move it.

[@tomlangley6236]

As a retired RV Mechanic I have great appreciation for such detailed work. I painstakingly restored a 1967 Frolic that was a trade in at our dealership. It was destined to be scrapped and I gave a mere $100 dollars for it. After upgrades and a 95% original restoration I sold it for 6K. I've seen other company's attempts at Double deckers but I think this one is the nicest layout. From one Langley to another ...NICE JOB!

[@jeffsavage7135]

This trailer has modern day tiny home design elements..everything old is new again.

[@Teraloth]

I would love to see these types of RV's come back, or used in tiny homes.

[@rickt.vincent8400]

Me too!!!❤❤❤

[@fractode]

It takes a bodacious amount of SKILL to use 2023 technology and materials, while retaining the design of the early 50s. Well done! 👍

[@tyson1fan487]

This is classic vintage Wheel Estate!! I've never seen anything like this so just for that was worth it 👌 You guys are truly talented.

[@CenturyHomeProject]

It’s a true piece of artistry the restoration that has been done on this RV. Well done!

[@akaurora1]

I spent three months in one of these in Anchorage AK when we moved up there in 1971. It was run down then and disappeared by the end of the year. Quite an experience. Your video brought back some great memories.

[@stevenannett1739]

Almost speechless! But my God how awesome is this ? We used to make the coolest things back in the day ! Way better than the slide out boxes we have today and thanks for bringing this part of history back to life !

[@DesertAdventuresinArizona]

I have NEVER seen any trailer this Cool in my entire life! I’m sure apply to see them bring this Trailer back to life. Thanks for showing us around!

[@andrewauto6082]

yeah there was a definite reason to restore this thing, this thing is fucking BANANAS.

[@talldude5841]

Beautiful rebuild. Priceless. The stove alone would cost big bucks.

[@YallAintRight]

Thank you for making him giving the name of his aluminum friend. That is the kind of thing that is gonna make things so much easier for someone else.

[@lindabruns6020]

Great job! Love the tour! I was born in 1950 and it’s fun to see mobile trailers from that era. Thank you!!!

[@ConstantCompanion]

Need to start building those things again.

[@debrapaulino918]

Problem is States don't want them. There's county regulations about outdoor privy's too. Something like this works for off grid but many counties say no.

[@ConstantCompanion]

​​​​@debrapaulino918 seems like every time somebody comes up with a really unique idea, somebody else passes a law that says you can't do it. There's nothing wrong with that trailer. I think what we need to do is throw out the laws, not the trailers.

[@ThriftyAngela]

Whoa, that is awesome!! Only 7 in existence... Wow! I've never seen or even heard of one of these, so very cool! 😃😃

[@33Donner77]

Always like to see great renovation work like this.

[@ronnieroberts9478]

What a great job beautiful trailer

[@MinuteontheMountain]

What a cool restoration. Great to see a new video from you guys.

[@roberthawke349]

Awesome I LOVE THOSE OLD RV'S THEY WERE BUILT TO LAST. 👍👍👍👍

[@josephconsoli4128]

I heard of these, but never knew how few still exist. Beautiful resto! Ever since seeing one of my favorite movies, "The Long, Long, Trailor", I've been fascinated with these. It must be so cozy in them on a rainy night.

[@GuyVecchitto]

Excellent job restoring such a unique RV. You saved a piece of American History.

[@purselmer5931]

This RV is unbelievable. Absolutely bonkers in the most beautiful way. So happy to see you gentleman taking the time to bring her back to her former glory. I too have 5 kids and if I tried to raise them in that, I would have blown my brains out. But for a family w/only one kid? Absolutely perfect (for vacations), lol. Thanks so much for this.

[@wendyrobertson3899]

Wow if they could replicate the building of this trailer today it would be an absolute gold mine! It is thoughtfully designed and well proportioned it each space. I love the wood BUT I think I would have chosen Baltic Burch just for the lightness in color to give it a spacious feel. The color it is, is pretty much the color of most older travel trailers of the day. That is THE COOLEST travel trailer I've ever seen. I wonder if there are floor plan drawings and wiring schematics? It would be cool to try to do a modern day replica of it as long as it didn't infringe on the RV Pattent? What do y'all think?

[@angelagill7735]

It would be amazing to visit and see this trailer in person. You should plan to bring it to Florida and come to Florida Flywheelers and possibly a couple of the RV shows. Showing off antique RV lifestyles.

[@robd6632]

What a cool find, I hear way back in the day, it was common for some people to ride in the camper trailer as it was going down the road.

[@cherieharley4532]

Wow, I love this. It is so gorgeous. Great work!

[@BoxVanDee]

Whoa, that is awesome. Created a year before I was born. It is huge for an old trailer! Love it.

[@SimplyJanHomestead]

Hi Mark! What a beautiful RV restoration!

[@jimtomassetti8928]

I have to hand it to you. The trailer is Gourgous what you did to it. You don't get the charm in a new trailer like you do the old! Keep'em coming The very best like the up stars so cool!🎉

[@thegreatguru1985]

I'd love to own one like that. I found looking back in time that the old ways were actually in some cases the best ways. I miss seeing things like this,I think there so cool and the engineering on these things were ahead of there time. Absolutely awesome 👍👍. Peace 🙏

[@annettefreisinger7967]

I've never seen one of those trailers before. It's a really great idea they had. Fits a whole family comfortably for vacations. My family would have had a lot of fun in one of those.

[@JonnyDIY]

What a labor of love! 💕👏👍

[@TalenGryphon]

I saw the first video of this back when I started the resto on my '73 Prowler. Honestly Im glad you guys have stuck with it and the resto is almost done! Love that you preserved the original light fixtures

[@yesterdaystomorrow692]

Amazing restoration job. This is so cool!

[@stevedaley2734]

This totally awesome

[@rudyo8409]

That camper is fantastic" and kudo's to the remodel job" Beautiful ! I could live in that mansion" Thank you for sharing...

[@deborahryan8452]

There was a dealer in my hometown. They would have an open house every year. My best friend and I toured that model. We loved the two stories. I would have been maybe 13, so maybe 1961? Later that lot became the home for my dad’s pharmacy.

[@diannemc3179]

That is so cool!!! Love vintage trailers. Great job👍🏻

[@jrambo7495]

Nothing better than a brand new ruff. I hope the ruff is made very watertight!

[@kristinalowe9819]

Work of art! Hope to see this beauty in Mount Vernon, WA!! Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@pacomarrxx]

Awesome build!! Great craftmanship!!

[@kennethcrifasi4322]

That is bad ass great to see someone fixing them right❤

[@jamey48]

Amazing work ! So glad you did an update.

[@clydediddit5753]

What a ROCK AND ROLL restoration!!!

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

Really good rebuild! Thank you for sharing!!

[@testicularoxide5055]

Awesome job bringing history back to life with that!🇺🇲💘🇺🇲

[@davevan8864]

I'd love to see it!!!! Congrats on saving it.

[@wendy833]

I love the older trailers. My grandparents had a singlewide at the lake. It was probably 45' long. Big front sitting area & kitchen then bathroom in the middle with big bed in the back. Dining table of course was a bed.

[@williamsullivan7635]

This is the coolest trailer that I have ever seen in my life I want it!

[@eligebrown8998]

What a great find and restoration job

[@tedquaker954]

Absolutely Awesome!!! Love, love, love this!!

[@donnahelps4867]

Amazing, would absolutely love one of these, would be a perfect tiny home, and craft home.

[@DesmondsDonders]

What an amazing caravan, I could live in that LOL great to see you. Hope all is well.

[@lesklower7281]

I do really like it has been restored to its original condition great restoration on this caravan l do like any vehicle caravan restored to its original condition

[@rondaschafer2656]

This is a work of art.

[@WillBelden]

Really cool find and restoration work, y'all!

[@G.J..Journeys]

Caravan looks amazing 👍 Graeme

[@chrisxx3375]

Beautiful design! 😮

[@Lifeisshortby]

I admire guys that can do that kind of work.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

When you showed the before I remember watching that first video! So nice to see it has progressed to this stage. Hopefully it and our travel plans will meet up.

[@Voshana]

OMG that thing is AMAZING!!!

[@chrissywinsorkennedy9483]

So beautiful!!!! THANK YOU!!!!😊

[@IAmWithinEverything]

Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@beerhammer1881]

That is so amazing, way ahead of its time

[@allanfifield8256]

Or behind it's time. Practically light and nimble is the way to go.

[@elainekentner4495]

This I say cool!!!!! ThAnk YOU for sharing this!!👍👍

[@deborahchesser7375]

Two story campers always fascinated me, I’d love to own one some day. Heck I’d live in it 🐾✌️🇺🇸

[@madelinebailey7151]

Great video!

[@lindamarie6574]

This is awesome!

[@bigdaddydellnunya5830]

Wow so cool love the upstairs everything about it

[@tessareeve6205]

You talk about the history to have happened in this trailer. Me and my family LIVED it. My Mom and Dad, and my 3 siblings lived in this trailer.

[@susanrogers917]

I've never seen this but its beautiful 🤩❤️

[@BobMedley62]

Nice! Well done!

[@tiffanystokes2046]

Great work!!!

[@TalkingWithBob]

That's a pretty awesome trailer

[@comeoncarebear]

I remember when in 1958 my dad and mom went to look at one these in San Fernando valley Calif I remember well to this day it had a up stairs, being I was only 8 at the time I might be wrong on location. But can and see in my mind what it did look like much of your video thank you great job done.

[@HitchUpAndTow]

Amazing rebuild or is it a build, love to see it on the road. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@kurttaz]

Look at this light switch,,,2023 state of the art

[@doug2078]

Very Nice job !! 👍

[@TOWNCARBUBBA87]

very cool. good job brother 👍

[@nelliehagen5267]

Wow pretty neat!I have never seen one of these kind’s of travel trailers before.I guess there’s a first for everything lol 😆 The work in restoring this beauty is going to payoff in the end.Also your workmanship is incredible 👍👍

[@glyn829]

That's great Art 👌

[@crittersintheyard3993]

That camper is totally awesome!! it's just so cool and somebody should start producing these again!

[@ChrisLee66]

The creator has a paten on the design.

[@mobiltec]

@@ChrisLee66 Any patent that the creator whom I did a story on many years ago had on this trailer is long since past the 20 year life of the patent. I would have to see this patent you talk about because I have never heard of a patent on a trailer design. That's why so many other manufacturers copy each other. I don't believe you can get one.

[@JJKHaywood]

My Wife’s Parents had a lighthouse trailer like this at Lake Pend O’Reille in Bayview, Idaho. It was on 5th street most all it’s Original life. They Sold the Property and trailer about 1998. Locals told me a few short years later a collector from Eastern USA. Bought and towed it back East to restore. I still have one picture, maybe more if we dug for it. It was certainly a novelty and Cozy place to spend a weekend at the Big Lake in North Idaho.

[@kathies9855]

I love it!

[@smokeykat8423]

My cousins had one years ago in Ashtabula,ohio. Love it never seen another one,except for thiers.

[@pouncepounce7417]

now i want my flying car with bubble canopy!

[@SustenanceNCovering]

Cool! Love it!

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

Wow! Thank you!

[@branchsnapper2228]

Incredible

[@aliseobrien6193]

I just saw y’all on highway 20 right now! I’m going to Marshall Texas!

[@davastehman4396]

Those pictures are of my family my daddy pulled that trailer back and forth across the United States 4 times from coast to coast. The two little girls are my sister and I and the truck and trailer is one of us traveling across the country. There were six of us living in it full time.

[@tessareeve6205]

I remember all the pictures Mom and Dad took of the house.

[@shiralleehaggart72]

This caravan is amazing and the first caravan I have seen with an upstairs in it. You have done a fantastic job in restoring it to it's former beauty. I would much prefer to holiday in one of these lovely vintage caravans than the modern caravans. Well done to you for the dedicated work that you have put into it. I would also find some original nik naks of the time this caravan was made to complete that nostalgic look.

[@blaze4202]

That's so nice a different..

[@andreasan3605]

They need to bring these back#

[@nataliemoran9883]

this is way too cool

[@bryanspindle4455]

These 50s trailers are very nice but they must have been very hot in the summer. I would be claustrophobic in those upper sleeping areas.