Tour of our Renovated Vintage Scamp Trailer

Tyler and I recently renovated a Vintage Scamp Trailer. This trailer is a 13ft. beaut we decided to name Bernadette. In this video I give you a tour of the trailer and talk about the decisions we made to maximize space in the trailer as well as make it as efficient and livable as possible. Hope you enjoy and find something useful!
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Camera // A7iii
Lens // Tamron 28-75 2.8
Editing Software // Adobe Premiere Pro CC

[@A_World_Full_of_Lies]

Scamp should make their beds like you have created yours. I absolutely adore your scamp! It’s beautiful!

[@joyyoungs9358]

WOW, I am truly amazed at what you've done with such a tiny space... The sliding bathroom door and a real closet! !!! Someone has a designer touch as well, you have INSPIRED me...

[@jamb5057]

My dad is retired from Scamp. He started in 1973 making the shells in the factory up in Backus, MN. Your renovation made his day. Truly one of the nicest ones we’ve seen. You’ve got a real gem there. Enjoy!

[@chrisburrow4724]

That’s amazing to hear thank you so much!

[@kkrot81]

Love it! I watch Elsa and Barron (and their dog Kamp) as well. They live full time in their Scamp. Love what y’all did man! It’s beautiful!

[@chrisburrow4724]

Hey thanks!

[@alisamontgomery2224]

I watch them too! Love them as well!💜

[@susanberdan1626]

This is adorable, thanks for sharing

[@devote1416]

I am obsessed with tiny trailers. I have watched every make over video and saved hundreds of pics on my pinterest page and THIS one is my FAVORITE inspiration trailer. LOVE IT!!

[@EricAlainDufresne]

Looks great. Very sharp looking finish.

[@janiceinman6074]

I have been wanting to buy a scamp but haven't liked the way they have been designed on the inside. Now I have seen a design I like. This is the best designed Scamp for my preference.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Hey I'm glad you were able to find the video! We couldn't find a premed Scamp with this design either so decided to go ahead and do it ourselves haha, maybe that's your best plan of action!

[@donnataylor980]

Very cute Scamp. Y'all will love it.

[@kathyparker7837]

Beautiful job.

[@HappyPlaceCamping]

Wow great renovation!!! Love scamps. Such an awesome looking camper. You did a really nice job on this.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Hey thank you so much! Scamps definitely have a lot of character!

[@toniarnold6754]

You did a great job! Love the yellow and the lawn chairs to match!

[@chrisburrow4724]

haha thank you we saw those lawn chairs and had to pick them up it was too perfect!

[@TravelingGranny]

Happy I just found you! I love your renovation! Thank you for sharing! 👍

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@pamt8430]

Great reno!! The bathroom and closet are good ideas. Nice use of space.

[@westcoast_johnny]

Awesome! 👍🏼

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you!!

[@cschriefer6154]

That is the best layout for a scamp that I've seen...terrific job on that

[@ricobigbear6351]

. This is absolutely the best renovation of a small camper that I have ever seen it is just beautiful and the utilization of space is just fantastic congratulations you've done the best job I've ever seen

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you!!! Means a lot to hear that

[@juliecastagnaro2868]

Beautiful

[@ash_posh_omg]

You guys DID that! Soooo cute! Love it so much!

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thanks so much 😊

[@chrisoneillstitt]

Great job!

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joannsilva4715]

So cute! Just paint the wood around the fan, it will blend in. No stove, only thing missing! The bed slide is pretty cool. Great job kids! Happy camping.

[@andurilcuivie]

This is one of the most open visuals I’ve seen in the 13’.

[@chrisburrow4724]

We’ve enjoyed it! Definitely feels like more space!

[@shirleylake7738]

Great renovation job. Hope you enjoy the traveling.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you! Will do!

[@alisamontgomery2224]

You all did a beautiful job! So light and airy! Looks like home!💜God bless you both! Happy Travels and stay safe!🙏🏾🎉🎊

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you! You too!

[@MarielikestoCrochet]

I’m shook!! It’s so pretty 🤩!! Wow I’ve seen other Scamps and this is lovely

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you Marie!

[@debseitz7030]

You did a very nice job the scamp is beautiful .

[@GoFindMaria]

Great job man! I have a 1983 Burro and about to make it over! Thanks for the inspiration

[@chrisburrow4724]

I'm so glad this helped! Burros are super fun I'd love to know how it goes for you!

[@ericwhitlow7364]

Looks amazing.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you!!

[@sdnlawrencej5662]

That looks amazing! Great job.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you!

[@APGifts]

@Chris Burrow This is quite literally THE BEST designed and looking 13' Scamp renovation that I have come across so far. The decision to keep the bathroom in the camper -- was extremely-wise -- and -- the design-conversion of the table-bed into that of an Ikea-like sectional-styled sleeper -- was really nothing short of brilliant. Also -- I just love the use of the light color theme and of the curtains for reasons of both decor and practicality. You two did a fabulous job. Kudos to you both. Subscribed and will also -- like, share and recommend. .

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you very much for the kind words! I hope you found the video helpful!!

[@seanhenry4830]

Beautiful. What a great job. Thanks for the video. Merry Christmas Happy 2021.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Merry belated Christmas I hope you have a wonderful 2021!!

[@auntdee5807]

Love the remodel

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you!

[@martincorona8690]

I love keep my 1976 scamp trailer original Because when I use it it takes me back to go to all this time ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@juliannaerwin3438]

NICE!!!!!!! great job!!

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@myyoutubename152]

Great work! :)

[@chrisburrow4724]

Dayton thank you!

[@lowellnelson4398]

You did a great job. I used to own a 16 ft scamp. Moved on to something else now. But you did a wonderful job of restoring that camper.

[@chrisburrow4724]

thank you !!

[@downinthedelta2]

Great job.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thanks!

[@susanpremo8068]

Looks like a Volkswagen bus from the back! You did a wonderful job, so much bang.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Haha thank you Susan!!

[@melissarivera6652]

Scamp needs to hire you!!! For real!!!!

[@christopherdurante3367]

Great job 👍

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pinky69207]

Yours is the best Scamp renovation I’ve seen.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you!

[@CampingTherapy]

You did a beautiful job!

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JJ-sv9kh]

Very nice!

[@chrisburrow4724]

Hey J J thank you very much!

[@NathanBabb]

Love the vid! I also just picked up a Scamp and am making vids on the process. I'll be traveling for several months around the US with my pup!

[@chrisburrow4724]

Hey Nathan that's awesome! Let me know how it goes, that sounds amazing!

[@catherinehaney4077]

Really nice. I love that you showed that you have a toilet very important

[@chrisburrow4724]

Glad you liked it!

[@frankmckinley1254]

That is an excellent refurbish!

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you Frank! Took a lot of sweat but it was worth it!

[@57waterlily]

Super great scamper! !

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you!

[@thomaskitz1185]

sweet !

[@sheryld1038]

Oh lordy, that is so pretty and practical. Accolades from New Zealand

[@chrisburrow4724]

Hey thank you Sheryl!

[@davidwilliams8405]

Really nice, y'all made it look roomier than it looks on the outside.

[@chrisburrow4724]

haha we did our best!

[@viralvids699]

Great work man -! And the backyard looks familiar 😏😏

[@chrisburrow4724]

Haha I'm sure it does!

[@mikeault4782]

Nice build!

[@chrisburrow4724]

Glad you think so!

[@yungpupuplatter1929]

🔥🔥🔥

[@sophanarachay4917]

Lovely

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you!

[@martincorona8690]

Right on tell me about it I have a 1976 scamp trailer but I don't really want to change anything on it because it's so beautiful

[@troywelch7411]

Love the bathroom idea! I just bought an abandoned late 1970s Scamp for $300 that needs a full renovation. I think I would make a toilet / shower combo.

[@abigailandino6251]

Cute!

[@chrisburrow4724]

thank you!

[@romeoandjuliet6522]

Best video 📹 👌

[@rubyokosi8377]

Payed it out Bro👍🏼👍🏼😁

[@paranihiaanaru4414]

Did I miss the shower? Like how you have organised the space you have. Have to disagree on the toilet (see Slim Potatohead vids), and the no fridge. But you will road test the little Scamp and see how everything works. Did I miss the cooking setup? Good luck with your road trip plans

[@ricdwe]

WOW. Great creativity. Nice "diy" job too. I think Scampi and Armadillo Campers could benefit from your ideas, and build customizable campers similar to yours. I refer particularly, to the toilet and closet additions. Also, to each his own, but I would perfer a fridge ... solar could keep the batteries charged. And they make them the size of coolers too.

[@chrisburrow4724]

We looked at the fridge and electric, wasn't quite sure how much the fridge would pull and drain, so we decided to simply get a cooler. In retrospect three panels would easily handle the additional need from a fridge

[@thelawman]

I follow a lot of slim, I think your camper beats his and his is brilliant

[@chrisburrow4724]

Oh well thank you so much!

[@wwz1011]

Great work in just four months. I've been working for over two years on my 1977 Trillium..... I would have kept the original closet to the right of the door, as that provides structural strength for the door strike plate. Good work with the water too.

[@chrisburrow4724]

It was definitely a lot of work and we were at it from 7 am to 9 pm every day. Thank you!

[@fishhuntadventure]

I notice those things in so many boat snd ‘vintage’ camper redux- the structural dependencies of bulkheads and cabinets are often ignored.

[@rubberatlas8576]

Amazing work, wow!!! So light and airy. I recently picked up a 1977 13’ Scamp and need to replace all the old ensolite walls and ceilings. Its very shredded up currently. I saw below that you put up vinyl. Did you add additional insulation as a moisture barrier? Any tips and tricks on your process would be so appreciated. I’m trying to figure out best solutions to the bare fiberglass once I remove what’s there. Adhesive, insulation, the final “skin.” Thank you so much for any help and well done. So psyched for you :) David

[@chrisburrow4724]

We did add a thin layer of foam before the vinyl finish. As far as putting it up, cutting into triangles seemed to help us move throughout the cabin better!

[@DanielBoone1294]

Hey! We own this camper now!

[@chrisburrow4724]

Oh my gosh!!! I know you guys were planning on making your own renovations! I’d love to see some if you care to share 😊

[@amc3]

The frame for the roof fan does not have to look great, practicality and performance is much more important. Roof panels are totally ace, you did a great job on the design guys, well done, greetings from Scotland :))

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thanks for sharing! Greetings!!

[@Missauthentic716]

Love the design amazing job! Shake video made me a bit dizzy😂

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you

[@kadielynn420]

LOVE the actual bathroom, idk if ive ever seen a build that didnt have the toilet in the middle of the kitchen.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Privacy is a must in such cramped quarters!

[@mellomakes]

I really want to learn to do all this myself. All I can find are videos showing what wonderful things you did. And yours is the MOST beautiful. How did you learn how to install the water pump, for example? Or the grey and fresh water tanks? Is there a book or something? LOL I feel like there’s a secret society and I can’t find it.

[@hawaiidogs9277]

Ty

[@carolinehubert5530]

This looks so good! I noticed you had a roof fan where the regular hatch would be. How did you make that work since the hatch is wider than the fan?

[@Pellefication]

So cool camper! You really seem to have put your heart and soul into the renovation ... but I wonder ... Do you have a small movable dining table?

[@chrisburrow4724]

We bought a portable desk that we use for work and dining! It folds flat than when pulled out we can rest it on the cushions over our lap!

[@dakotamouse]

Suggestion for that wonky wood slide for the bed. Coat the edges with bees wax. The wood on wood will slide better.

[@vanessagodiin770]

Very Well Done! Lots of Fun in the Future with this little house. Why id you not put your collection of grey water t the front of the trailer with the battery so you could store double the fresh water? Just wondering if it was a strategic placement for some reason so I know if I choose to reno a trailer.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Hey Thank you! We were just hoping to keep the water under the sink as it's more complicated to do plumbing into the front

[@cartgamerytcarter5729]

Very nice build! But where do you keep your camping gear? Table, chairs, dishes, grill maybe an awning?

[@SisterShirley]

That's what I was wondering???

[@chrisburrow4724]

In our car!!

[@saugeyes]

Nice job. Pretty sure it's a Boler though.

[@jimmielittle877]

Cool camper🌻what amp hour(ah) is your battery? And bravo for setting up plenty of solar🌼

[@adamwild8628]

Looks fantastic. Good work! Which tongue box is that? I’ve been having a hard time finding the right size/fit for our 13’ Scamp.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Hey thank you! So we went to Ace hardware for our tongue box I believe we got the largest they had and although it isn't a perfect fit we made it work by securing it with U bolts to the tongue!

[@gigmaresh8772]

I know folks usually think lawn chairs . . . BUT if you carefully scour $General stores, those round saucer chairs have been creeping back into them😅

[@natalieporter2578]

Where did you get that gold/black swivel light? Looks great, nice job!

[@chrisburrow4724]

Hey! I believe we bought that from CB2 and refit the wiring to be compatible with AC

[@missmaceoparker]

This is amazing. We might be buying a scamp tomorrow! Can I ask how you got the interior walls so smooth??

[@mjtanksley3773]

I also would like to know what u have on the walls....

[@jasonminter5996]

Awesome build. Bathroom was a surprise. Is it possible to waterproof and convert to a toilet+shower space?

[@chrisburrow4724]

So we looked into that, It would be pretty difficult, and if you did want to store additional shower water in the camper, plumbing would get drastically more complicated. As well, the water itself would be an additional weight.

[@billblecher9215]

I love your camper I've got one just like it and I love what you did to the inside of it what did you do to the walls for your walls if you wouldn't mind letting me know

[@chrisburrow4724]

Hey Bill! Thank you for the compliment! We used vinyl, cutting it into triangular pieces to shape and glue around the inside. After that, we caulked in the spaces between the vinyl, waited for it to dry, then painted!

[@billblecher9215]

Thank you for replying back to me I am was surprised to find out you live so close we live in the Ozarks Macks Creek Missouri would love to see your trailer if you ever want to come out to the country let me know I have a 2 acres here would love to have some of your advice on what to do with your with my trailer thank you

[@chrisburrow4724]

@@billblecher9215 If we ever make it out there I'll reach out!

[@billblecher9215]

@@chrisburrow4724 anytime

[@margiemudge6607]

GREAT job! Did you have to replace any windows? I am having a hard time finding windows for mine.

[@Perseus109]

Looks great! How do you cook? No propane tank?

[@chrisburrow4724]

Hey James! We have a electric hot plate that plugs into the wall!

[@gigilaroux762]

How much is the finished weight after the reno? What year is it? How did you get such a smooth interior ceiling? Did you fiberglass the interior and then repaint it? Seems like the ones I’ve seen recently have lots of ceiling stuff that you could hit your head on.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Hey as far as the weight I'm unsure. The interior ceiling we used a smooth fabric, and then caulked in the space in between.

[@ojshani]

Any issues with frame support? I've seen some other folks mention that if you take out the original closet and dinette supports, you'll need to add some sort of support mechanism so the fiberglass frame remains structurally sound.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Hey Oren, Zero issues, we added the wall for the closet and bath and made sure that would be support enough!

[@fishhuntadventure]

“We like having lots of energy you never know when your going to have a cloud day’

[@chrisburrow4724]

exactly thanks for quoting that good point my guy

[@sbellrochmn]

Curious, some of the mods have taken out some cabinets and the vertical iron pieces. I heard removing these could create problems with integrity of the whole shell. Thoughts?

[@chrisburrow4724]

So we reinforced the shell as well as slats and extra fiberglass along the sides and top

[@wendyeesue]

where you hiding the washer and dryer? and the shower...lol....just kidding, what an awesome renovation

[@chrisburrow4724]

Unfortunately we couldn't fit those in haha. What we did was buy a portable solar shower! It's worked wonderfully!

[@darkangelw8472]

Please, how do you make those beds, please?

[@gregoryhodge9452]

Who's idea was it to cut the factory closet in half? I like it but I'm pretty sure that was a support for the roof.

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌❤🇨🇦

[@Jennifr1966]

How much would it cost to keep this in one place to live? Can I put it on a piece of property?

[@stuartstuart866]

Wow, really neat ideas. You guys didn’t just copy other people, you used your own creativity.

[@chrisburrow4724]

We tried! Definitely love the open design, it's been a lot more livable!

[@myrahatton6812]

How do you cook?

[@gigmaresh8772]

12 volt Road Pro skillet from the truck stop and a cigarette lighter socket 😅

[@elizabethanthony4284]

I find it hard to focus, the cameras all over the place, nice scamp trailer though, the white gives it a fresh look, maker the trailer look bigger than it is. good job.

[@chrisburrow4724]

Thank you

[@bethwaldren3303]

What do you use to cook???

[@chrisburrow4724]

We have a hot plate! And all of our plates and the like are in the drawer

[@mellomakes]

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