Vintage 1960 Shasta Compact Re-Imagined

[@HomesickforAlaska]

What a wonderful restoration. When I was a kid in the 60's and early 70's we had one almost exactly like that, that my dad my brother and myself would hunt out of in the cascade mountains of Washington. I remember warming my hands by the propane light, I think it got hotter then the furnance as I recall.

[@rhondavanzante5682]

I love the red/white color scheme. Those bench covers are awesome! What a beautiful restoration! Give yourself a pat on the back!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks a bunch!

[@wendymathews1030]

WOW! That is beyond impressive! If I could choose any vintage trailer in the world, it would be a Shasta Compact; and you have just created perfection ~ excellent job! 👍🏻

[@AZExpert]

Thank you so much. I really am proud of this build.

[@chrisarellano]

This is the standard in vintage camper restoration. It required so many skillsets. Impressive work on an iconic camper!

[@cyninbend]

That blew me away! He had to understand all the engineering, construction, electrical things, even remaking sconces and lights, and he had to finish wood, upholster cushions, lay tile, and then he said he made the curtains! Renaissance man indeed!

[@purelight821]

You have yourself a very special place. A simple CLEAN basic functional trailer where you can sleep, rest, read, have privacy, shelter & not pay a fortune for it. A very special place. Nice job!

[@meseahunt]

i started camping w/my grandparents in a late 60's teardrop and have great memories from our annual trip to the lake.... boy have we come a long way since then..... glad I was able to enjoy the family time which gave me the reason to keep doing it still today!!! 🤠

[@highster]

It is a true art form! Love the vintage touches. Thanks for the tour.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@strangecraft5861]

You did such an amazing job on this trailer!

[@AZExpert]

Why thank you!

[@Robert-mi8bh]

You did a great job on your trailer 😊

[@madebydoug]

Nice I loved your attention to detail with your desire to compromise between old and new....what a beautiful end result

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Doug!

[@garydienert5194]

Hello from San Antonio ,Texas .A beautiful restoration you did on this camper & I enjoyed seeing your finished project.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you very much! I definitely regret selling it.

[@dkafer11]

So fabulous! I just purchased a yellow 1962 Shasta Compact. So excited! Beautiful job!!

[@AZExpert]

This one was yellow originally too. It was a very fun build, the A/C was really the most difficult part. Thanks!

[@markomaticd4106]

Very nice job. We had one of these when I was about 11 or 12. (Got a picture of the front of it actually) My job was to put the scissors jacks at the back of the trailer. Well, one time I forgot, and my dad & I were sitting in back at the table, and my mom was frying hamburgers on the stove. When she brought the burgers to the table, the weight transfer cause the trailer to tip, and besides making my mom fall towards us, the pan of hot grease flew off the stove and got everywhere. I don't think any of us got burned, but thank God the trailer didn't start start on fire. I don't remember what the punishment for my stupidity was, but I do remember how freaked out I was with the incident. I don't think I ever forgot the jacks after that.....

[@AZExpert]

i did that a number of times on this trailer. Luckliy no one was cooking

[@VASailpwr]

It’s obvious you put a lot of thought and time into this. Beautiful job! I just acquired a ‘60 Compct and you’ve inspired me.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for the kindness. I did film most of it, do you think I should post them?

[@VASailpwr]

AZ Expert absolutely

[@dereks2642]

I have a 1961 Shasta Compact . I am so impressed by how much thought you put into the design, how much you were able to fit into such a small trailer and how well you pulled it off! My trailer is very much original. I have it all cleaned up and looking good, but it only has what it came with back in 1961. The original ice box (which mine still has) has poor insulation and is only useful for keeping sodas cool. I also have the original stove and oven which work well. I agree, the closet is just too small to be made into a bathroom so we use a shower/bathroom tent instead. While my wife and I will keep our trailer very original, again, what you have done is amazing and shows that you don't need a huge trailer to be comfortable. Well done!

[@AZExpert]

Hey! Thank you so much for watching and for the great compliment! It took a lot of time and I put a lot of effort (and money) into restoring it so it's nice to have it appreciated!

[@charliericker3124]

Thats such a good idea converting the gas lamp to electric. thanks for that, im redoing a 61.

[@jimtomassetti8928]

Gourgous job love the Red n white. Beautiful

[@barrettbailey]

Nice video. I am restoring a 62 Shasta 1500 and doing a frame off rebuild. It's nice to see someone else take pride in these campers and that we share some of the same upgrades. I will be sharing a video like this when I finish mine. Cheers!

[@AZExpert]

Please do share the build. I made so many videos of the process, but found most of the footage was bad, I still hope to put a video together on it.

[@ramseyarnold7935]

Thank you 😊 for showing your awesome Shasta 👌 👏 😎. What a wonderful, creative restore. Loved learning from you ‼️

[@AZExpert]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@Stanf954]

Very nice restoration. Love the canned hams. I recently purchased a modern retro 23 ft trailer from Gulfstream in the Aqua and Cream with silver trim. We love it.

[@angelagill7735]

Beautiful. That would be an amazing to see in person. I love it!!!!

[@matthewnewman6668]

I would give anything if that was mine. Love it what a amazing job you did! 👍

[@AZExpert]

I did sell it awhile back. I took a pretty sizeable loss so I would have glady sold it to you. :) Thank you!!

[@donnasherrell6066]

I loved this trailer and the memories. My Dad had a little trailer like this; in the later 50's in northern Calif. We used to take it to Bodega Bay, Shasta Co, Lake Berryessa, before it was built.

[@AZExpert]

That's an awesome memory!

[@alicesmith2655]

I Love All the Work You’ve put Into Your Shasta Compact… I Love it All… 💕❤️☮️ Thank You for Sharing…

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching Alice!

[@t.b.1596]

I'm jealous...you are going to have so much fun!!! Absolute perfection!

[@AZExpert]

Can't wait!

[@mykgrauss9872]

Nice job James! I'm really impressed at the attention to detail and all the little extras to make it look authentic and still give it some updates. Excellent job my friend. Your craftsmanship never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for sharing this.! Regards, Myk

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@louisjensen1859]

Looks great. I love them vintage trailers, you did that one justice by giving it more life.

[@ileanafigueroa8685]

Great job, beautiful and meticulous done. Congratulations to you and your wife.

[@jamesmartin7282]

Beautiful! I like how you modernized it with appliances but still kept the vintage feel. Sweet.

[@AZExpert]

Glad you like it!

[@ppodhajsky1]

Beautiful camper. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@cyninbend]

Such a pretty trailer! I normally hate the color red, but if I could covet this trailer! It's so cheerful and your work is exemplary. The red upholstery, the white/glass lamps, the mix or wood and red, it's all simply beautiful. I want Hollywood to star your trailer in a movie...the woman drives into town with this red trailer behind her antique Cadillac...sparks ensue...David Lynchian... Congrats on your wonderful trailer! I hope the entire campground comes out to give you the kudos you deserve.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you. This was a very big project and took me forever and sadyly I lost a lot of money, but I learned a lot :)

[@lisaritthaler1196]

Fantastic!,, I have a 1963 Canned Ham- inside is restored- hope to restore the exterior soon. Thanks for sharing😊😊😊

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@paulr6127]

That was a heck of a lot of work! Excellent beautiful Job! 👍👍👍

[@sandym4317]

Gorgeous Camper! Nice job!!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@d.mcdave8880]

Really, really nice work. Looks like you got it all (except bathroom) yet still kept the vintage look and style. That is a lot of good stuff in a small package. Very impressive. Congratulations, I hope you get to use it often.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@skooliecarol8542]

Excellent workmanship...Gorgeous

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!! :)

[@billbartok7324]

Beautiful job. You’ve also got a great eye for design.

[@philw7174]

Definitely has character. Well done. Really well done. Impressive. Piece of art. Really like this video, thanks James. Happy trails!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Phil! It was a lot of work

[@patrickphippspa584]

Clever! Can't wait to get working on my Shasti (plural for Shasta?). Love your work and creativity. Thank you Sir!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks again. I have a series of videos of the re-build that I am trying to put together.....if I could figure out editing more ;)

[@AZExpert]

Keep me updated on your projects i always like to see how other people creatively solve problems and save these icons.

[@AK-ff7qq]

Lots of really nice upgrades. I particularly like how well you matched the additional cabinetry to the original.Maybe some sliding doors on the overhead storage areas. So the contents don't fall out during transport. Matching them to the upper cabinets above the kitchen area. Still a great redo.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@virginiaspeciale8641]

Great job! LOVE 💕 The whitewalls!

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!! 😊

[@janebray9392]

Taunting you!!😂🤣😂that's like me and all my stained glass projects!!! But now I discovered RVing, so....you job on this is perfect perfect perfect!!!!!!!!

[@AZExpert]

Thank you very much. I was so pleased with how it turned out...and that's rare for me.

[@cherylmeri5143]

We have a restored 1965 Zipp. This one looks so much like ours, I know Zipp came about when one of the partners left and started his own company which is why ours look so much like a Shasta. I like how you use the table to make your bed, it's much better than the way ours sets up. Thanks for the tour, I have a few ideas now.....

[@1sthawkfeathers547]

What a gem ! I can see Miss Jessi Beagle and I having a great time in this. You have a true talent.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks! I hope the new owner has a blast with it! She also had dogs!

[@mollywilkerson4930]

Wow!! This is so cool. You’ve done an amazing job.

[@AZExpert]

thank you very much. I really enjoyed this build and miss the trailer.

[@Mayormyk123]

Beautiful work!

[@AZExpert]

Thank you so much!

[@cynthiakensinger5980]

Awesome job! Thanks for sharing.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@credmon3346]

Absolutely beautiful. What a labor of love.

[@AZExpert]

thank you. I put a great deal of work into that one

[@keithnieto2882]

Great work beautiful Shasta...you are a handy man to have around! Only disappointment you are married and spoken for...your'e adorable!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!! :) And thanks for the compliment, I'll accept those all day long! :)

[@idaberrones3809]

It’s beautiful good job renovating

[@AZExpert]

Thanks so much

[@pre-javelinaflips-anne1779]

Awesome job! Love it 💃

[@AZExpert]

Thank you 🤗

[@jwest0913]

Great review thanks for taking the time.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidwilson6377]

Looks great and terrific job

[@williampeacock9473]

You done great job .😂 Enjoyed watching your video. Thanks again.

[@cynthiatreynor1973]

Perfect paint job!

[@TheBerkeleyBeauty]

Dunno about anybody else, but a man that can make/built things with his own hands is sexy to me. This is absolutely beautiful.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks! my wife thinks so too!

[@carolewhite4659]

Just beautiful!!

[@stanleydenning]

Sweet! I love it. It's one year older than me. So beautiful.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@bunkie1996A]

She sure is purty. Nice resto job. Love those baby moon hubcaps.

[@daultonruff2281]

Nice job. Some good ideas to add. Thank you.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

Excellent work! Looks so good & usable.

[@AZExpert]

I thought so

[@mattf49006]

Sweet resto mod ...just enough retro to stay true to the original...enough modern to be comfortable and usable..great job

[@MarshandMellow83]

Great Job!!! i Love it!!! Thanks for Sharing.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!

[@debbie5765]

I grew up vacationing in a yellow & white Shasta trailer during the mid 1960’s. It was bigger than this one, we had 3 kids & 2 adults so we needed more sleeping room. 🇺🇸🌵❤️

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@chimesplayer]

Beautiful job! Such a labor of love.

[@AZExpert]

Yes it was!

[@vickielewis6268]

So wonderful, love how it looks original! Promise you won’t forget to close that valve before you put water in the tank! 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@AZExpert]

That's the plan!

[@charlenehicks6292]

You did an amazing job it looks brand new. Very nice.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@DavidSmith3750]

Absolutely beautiful ty for sharing

[@orvjudd1383]

Nice Vintage Trailer, it really doesn’t compete with your motorhome.

[@lindaoliver7220]

Beautiful job ❤❤❤

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!

[@highlightoftheday7058]

Very nice job. 1960 Same year I was born.

[@rhondaskipper64]

I enjoyed your video very much, thank you for sharing

[@AZExpert]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@NackDSP]

That is so great. I would had a porta potty, a solar panel and LFE battery and it would be amazing.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@boonemelvin2359]

Beautiful, state of the art

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!

[@theadventuresofsaltyjrover]

It’s amazing I have rebuilt a few vintage trailers and this is amazing, you should build these from scratch as resto retro trailers

[@AZExpert]

I would love too! It just doesn't make financial sense right now.

[@evacederwall380]

Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!

[@AZExpert]

Thank you twice over. I was much prouder of the trailer though. :)

[@jeannelowe480]

What an Amazing remodel 👏

[@johnhorne3457]

Out standing Job James

[@AZExpert]

Thanks. I was glad you called today.

[@maehay4065]

I agree with you about how beautiful the cushions turned out.

[@AZExpert]

thank you. I was sad to sell it

[@rmdiaz1122]

Amazing job! 👍👍

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!! :)

[@albertespinosa5694]

Awesome work true craftsmanship

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@maryfloyd681]

It’s a Beauty, Sweet❤ Great Job

[@joymains4745]

Stellar job! It's gorgeous!!! ❤❤❤

[@AZExpert]

Thank you! 😊

[@williamvaughn9870]

Great job as always.

[@AZExpert]

I appreciate that

[@grandmasfavorites]

Love what you have done!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@carmencolon3520]

Definitely beautiful. It's funny that you don't want your trailer outside the storage. Can we have a video of your rvs collection all together ❤ 🙏.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for the idea, the collection is scattered throughout my videos

[@carmencolon3520]

@@AZExpert You are damaging my brain; now I want a second rv😅🤣. videos let's see Beaver, 2 vintage trailer one in land property. This one storage. I think I am missing a few more. Hey have you seen Fly Camp videos were they restore vintage rv trailer? Love the work they do.

[@AZExpert]

@@carmencolon3520 yes, they do beautiful work.

[@allenedwards3073]

Like your trailor Verry much. Im building a small teardrop style one of my own design. I ami going to use memory foam topper for the bed for extra comfort.

[@AZExpert]

Go for it!

[@markwitkop7022]

That camper is PERFECT.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@carriejohnson7603]

That is really beautiful 🥰❤️

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Carrie! I worked really hard on it

[@nightstalkerck]

You really did a great job!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@driver4818]

Great video!

[@AZExpert]

Thank you.

[@thomasguthrie5938]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching Thomas!

[@jeffreyvasby3230]

Beautiful rebuild 😍❤️ God Bless you and your Beautiful family and Adventures. Love and God Bless Everyone and America ❤️🙏😇⛪ Uncle Jeff 🥰🪖🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@darrellashby3906]

Excellent job indeed!!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@annettegallegos5247]

Awesome rebuild!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@jiujitsuboxer]

Great work!!!

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!!

[@johnosborne6600]

Wow! Love this.

[@gailhitson6722]

N i c e . . . Really nice restoration!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Gail!

[@marthamryglod291]

I sure hope that you were able to get more than $8,000 for this excellent resto-mod. Well done 👍

[@bradwinston6867]

Great job.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!