Vintage 1972 Security Traveler Truck Camper

[@timbeattie6713]

awsome camper check the propane lines for webs and or mud wasps for frig. i had similar problem in a 74 fan trailer rv . anyway i love what your doing . keep fighting the good fight , god bless and amen

[@nedaCFilms]

Pretty cool and all that😉

[@roderickrayrutledge2740]

Very cool! I'm looking for something like this, preferably '75 to match my K-10 Silverado. The fridge only needs a new thermister. I have a '72 and '76 fridge that had the same problem.

[@ryanf101thekingoftheparadi2]

I just bought one of those they are built straight out of boise Idaho. Kinda cool taught me a bit more about mine. Even though mine is laid out a little different.

[@joeyb7373]

Looks cozy

[@toddlecher4097]

keeps you warm, dry & damn sure beats a tent!! happy trails

[@ladeene06]

This is EXACTLY what I am looking for! I'm 51, and when I was a small child my grandmother had one of these. And as a teenager I actually lived in one for a couple months in New Mexico. Great memories! And I'm ready to make some more! Anyways, my youngest two are 16 + 18 and I've convinced my husband that selling EVERYTHING and living in a truck camper is how we are going to thoroughly enjoy our next phase of life on our budget! Modern technology and solar energy is what's going to make this possible like its never been before in history! We don't have much income, but neither do we have any debt. And it's taken a couple of years to convince my husband that despite our "low" income we are in fact RICH! He says if he can wake upon the morning to a cup of coffee in one hand and a fishing pole in the other hand IN THE WATER...then HE will feel rich. And I know that an old truck camper combined with my ingenuity (and my husband's of course) can become a beautiful home! And a great life. I can't hardly wait😃 Thanks for sharing...last year..lol . HAHAHAHA

[@MustyBastard]

wow I never knew a women would be interested in something like this. Lucky guy.

[@creativehearts7127]

Beautiful rig...I love the vintage campers,over the new ones that don't seem to last long.

[@tawnyschlienz9063]

I have a 1972 El Dorado truck camper. Pretty good shape for the age. All original. Bought it for $400. Doesn't have a bathroom in it tho. Just bring a Lugaloo. (Bucket with a lid) One of my favorite things I've ever bought for myself. I sure like yours. It is in pretty good shape for the age like you said.

[@troydhansen4990]

Thanks 😊

[@TheBigLeeg]

As a kid in the late 70’s early 80’s I spent my summers in the Arrow head portion of MN with my Grandpa. A retired miner in Iron Range he had lots of time to spend exploring the north woods we me and my siblings. It was in one of these truck bed campers many of my adventures with him took place. Your vid has inspired me to begin my search for a truck and camper combo

[@jamesrussell7488]

Awesome video! I lived full-time in an old truck camper many years ago and loved it. Didn't have much so living in it was rather simple. Sadly truck campers are no longer made like yours is. New ones are made cheaply and expensive to buy, even the pop top ones aren't made very well. Happy campin to ya!

[@ordinarynonplayercharacter2142]

Nothing is made well anymore. Engineered Obsolescence from a disposable society.

[@ChloeGrogg]

I just bought one, this exact model for 1200 to live in full time. Love it!!!

[@chuckjeffery944]

Nice place to sleep and eat. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheBigLeeg]

Troy I do like that you are able to use a perfectly fine truck and Camper. People associate old with bad. That’s simply not the case. In fact I would argue that items like the heater /oven have no modern day equivalent. 45 years YOUNG. JUST LIKE ME

[@Snyderbear1]

When you zoomed in on the red marker light, it reminded me of when I restored my dad's camper for him and it was somewhat of a personal victory to just get the lights all operational.. Those little things keeps your sanity.. Good ones Bro...

[@ajriding]

A good suggestion is to vent your battery to the outside air. When charging it can give off a gas that are harmful to people. Make the cabinet air tight and just put a screen covered hole to the outside world. Some fabric covered upholstery and some laminate on the table will do wonders for the inside.

[@troydhansen4990]

Thanks but the whole camper is not air tight so its pretty well ventilated. Lived in to for nine months didnt die from fumes.

[@loridunn5873]

Didn’t die yet would be another way to say it. Why not be safe. Might not be instant death.

[@2busysecretary]

What a wonderful camper. I wish I was handy like that.

[@lisafleming9603]

IKR

[@daveunderwood6498]

Great video. I love the simplicity of the old campers. One thing I noticed is that the interior layout is mirror imaged compared to any truck camper I've seen. I was thinking of building one and wondered if there was a reason they always put the kitchen on the drivers side. Maybe Security was a rebel type company. Lol

[@nunurbusiness162]

It's my gas. They put the kitchen on the driver side because that way all the essentials like propane and drainage are easily accessible after getting out of the driver side. Makes pretty good sense. That way you don't have to walk around to the passenger side to refill the propane and whatnot. Just a guess though

[@wolfie5837]

I want one! The truck and camper both ❤

[@qball3509]

Dude i love that camper its crazy vintage u the dont make em anymore dont let her go shes a buety a loved her at her age still has alot to give, nice purchase.

[@troydhansen4990]

Still have it

[@alvashoemaker8536]

The deck on top is GREAT!!

[@troydhansen4990]

Thanks. It's EMT conduit. Someone did it a long time ago. It allows for easy access to the roof and solar panels.

[@valeriepickens2533]

Hello from Boise! I'll try and look around to see if I can't dig up some history of the company that made your camper. Mine has a one of a kind, ( back then they only made one or two of the c class coaches each year) 1969 Ford F350 c class motorhome, with 35,000 miles on it. Very cool, hearing that you spent the winter in yours, because that information will make me think twice about spending money going to Arizona in the winter. Besides,...I love snow at Christmas time. Nice job putting her together. I'll let you know what I find out.

[@douglasvonfreund8945]

Pretty cool not in bad shape at all !

[@Diesel436]

That’s sick that a 8track player is in that I love campers man lol

[@waterfall836]

Thanks for the tour. Nice video. Love the nature away from the noisy citys.

[@troydhansen4990]

Figured it was best there than anywhere. Thanks.

[@mikemonteleone1143]

I have had these campers for many years. The 8" model weighs somewhere around 1,200 dry. I cut 1/2' foils backed foam for all the windows when camping in the winter. Makes a huge difference. Upgrade to digital lights and the battery can last for a year. Forget the water tank in the old campers. Just use 5 gallon cans and keep a gallon on the counter. Take the bathroom out and "most" girls won't want to go. Re-position the table to set sideways with a 2X2 attached to the wall

[@troydhansen4990]

I'm not worried about girls, I like to take my shits early in the morning, so I need a bathroom when I shit in my bucket, to keep the smell down.

[@mikemonteleone1143]

@@troydhansen4990 Why do you shit in a bucket? A shovel and a brief walk in the woods seems to suffice just fine

[@troydhansen4990]

@@mikemonteleone1143 not when you live in it an urban area. Where am I gonna go...an alley way? Obviously you didn't read my description or listen in the video. I didn't live in the woods. I lived in a city.

[@mikemonteleone1143]

@@troydhansen4990 Hey Troy. No I didn't see that information.

[@bigshowradio_550]

That's really old school cool!

[@640amthemix]

Vintage and made in USA! Who says u need a mega trailer. 👍 Great video If only that camper could talk.

[@troydhansen4990]

She now lives alone on my ranch in the Highlands of NM at 7050'. I do miss having it up here in Colorado. I do have a cabin down there, so Ive recently built a homemade CB dipole to put on it the roof at 30', so I can listen to skip when I'm visiting down there, instead of the 102 in the truck. Anyways thanks. Powder Blue 771 waving 73s!

[@640amthemix]

Will keep an ear out for the 771! 73 640

[@tomgraham7755]

A very well made camper. I had 72 cab over 13 ft. Fully self contained in loved it.If you haven't figured out why your fridge won't work. Check the drain hose from the fridge drain to the out side. This hose can be plugged up or came off the inside drain port comming from fridge. Remove and replace it. Propane lines can get blocked but spider website. Check port for oil or grease. If plugged use a fine sewing needles to unplug the orifice. I sure miss you camper,good luck!

[@angelafitzgerald7407]

Awesome love your camper.

[@stevemitchell2252]

His camper is so awesome ..and what he's doing is so awesome... just love it the freedom must be amazing..

[@itsmeagain.1212]

Using a small jug for water like that you should look up the hour shower . it works on very little water like your planning.

[@antonioginez5994]

Not bad at all, considering 47 years old. Just need fixing and repairing like the bathroom and flush toilet. The dining set needs some repairing. The kitchen looks fine. I like this and I could live in it with my Chihuahua dog. Thank you for sharing this with us. Good luck to you and please let me know the update of this. God bless us all.

[@felixcat9318]

That is a really lovely little camper, I am particularly interested in the Williams Mk3 Bake and Heat, as I have never heard of one before. These simple campers were the backbone of truck campers before they became the ridiculous, heavy, models with every imaginable convenience that needed huge trucks just to haul them that we see today. Your campsite looks beautiful with the mist in the trees. Subscribed.

[@troydhansen4990]

I agree, but retro old style campers are coming back, new builders just better materials, lighter, and classic old looks. Cheers.

[@troydhansen4990]

The Williams Mark lll Bake n Heat, very hard to find info on it. Williams still makes house heaters and stuff. But little to be found on this model. Its really neat, as it saves a lot of space. Being two in one. Heater and oven. I guess baking cakes in 1972 while camping was the thing to do back then. Cheers

[@shawni321]

@@troydhansen4990 hi have to tell you, those ovens were great for Tater Tots because you had to have those with your fresh caught trout! My stepmom never baked cakes but used it for frozen foods. Before microwaves!

[@josephleister9198]

Nice old rig....I like it...thanks

[@troydhansen4990]

Camper now lives solo in the Highlands of New Mexico. Thanks

[@garbage854]

Cool 😀

[@isaiahmosley2880]

This is freaking so neat awesome video please make more!

[@dreonwhuds313]

How are you my friend? Do you still have this gem? Any new vids of this camper?

[@chadbearden6997]

This is interesting, and what not.

[@nelly1552]

The generator tripped wen you turned on the tiny tv lol 😂 seriously nice old camper

[@troydhansen4990]

Probably, it fired right on afterwards. Harbor freight genny, two stroke at 800 watt max. What do you expect for 98 bucks? But she usually does alright , overall its small , dosen't take up a lot of space and easy to pick upThanks.

[@planetusa1]

Love it! Seems like freedom. Id be driving that baby everywhere. No stealth camping In that set up. Wiring seems old and worrisome. Be careful brother.

[@troydhansen4990]

Wirings fine. Im an electrician. Its better than some homes I have worked on. I own a gun so I don't care to be stealthy.

[@Ewolk89]

I had a 1972 18' Scotty camper and the fridge only worked on electric AC. I sold it to my stepson and he was using propane for the fridge and it was colder than electric. Come to find out the older ones have to be perfectly level to work on propane.

[@troydhansen4990]

Ive heard that before, had mine pretty level, but not perfectly level, could be the problem, Thanks

[@gilleyloranger5513]

That’s a nice one all you need is a new paint job for the old truck

[@koningbolo4700]

A nice camo job would do just nicely...

[@shakyhandpictures2185]

Get some patina juice, don’t touch the paint!

[@maryslocum9443]

I like how you say by seasons as time frame for repairs

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Made the year I was born in the month I was born ;) awesome man

[@Rivarokband]

Love vintage campers

[@bamsbbq]

old rv fridges are famous for not working on propane when they are not perfectly level....level out the camper and i bet it cools with propane...also have to remember that they take longer to cool down as well as everytime you open the door it starts all over again

[@rydstallion75]

Looks great, I love an old truck camper, and I really like the foggy misty looking day that you're filming in.

[@hurricanealley8602]

Me too !

[@thatoscarguy9965]

Wanted a truck camper this year but the prices are stupid to put it mildly covid tax is the worst. There’s next year at least. Got a 2012 f 250 long box with tork lift tie downs. I’d like one of those rare units with the entrance door on the side of the overhang of the box instead of the back. Gives ample room for a great bathroom on the other side and adds to the use and functionality of an awning.

[@garygerard4290]

after the apocalypse they will refer to you as King Troy - cool camper

[@driftinggator47]

Looking great for 47 yesrs old. Im 48 and look like shit.lol

[@stevenV57]

You think that's bad I was 18 forty seven years ago! 😒

[@wallystewart1979]

lmao

[@tammywines9789]

Lol

[@alexchica1098]

Hahaha

[@raymondgoss9912]

@Уахтанк Тымбызов class Class c 1996 Chevy motorhome

[@dreonwhuds313]

You still have the camper? Would love to see more videos!

[@troydhansen4990]

No, not on my truck anymore. It's on my ranch in NM, sitting lonely, But yes I still have it.

[@kilterkaos1]

I’ve been considering Setting myself up to live in one of those. I’m paying $550 for rent 150 for my cable, and about $60 for electric and renters insurance. That’s a lot of money that could be saved over a year or two. The only downside would be, I have a lot of stuff that would have to go into storage. And then there’s my guitars and amps that I love playing.

[@troydhansen4990]

Bro. Stay indoors and play music. This shit seem cool and all, but if your not truly fee from bills and work it sucks and gets claustrophobic sometimes. If you have funds to go neat places, then by all means do it, and don't look back.

[@kilterkaos1]

I’ve been watching more of these vids, and doing some serious figuring. I’m not a people person I used to deliver campers with my own truck, sleeping in parking lots and taking showers at truck stops. Not every person with a nice nice truck pulling a new camper Is the lucky one who owns it.

[@brotherdubious9769]

Awesome, I am jealous.

[@wilfromindiana7852]

Beautiful

[@TheBigLeeg]

Troy, I think you could probably get completely of the generator by making a few small modifications. Check out peoples van remodels on KZbin for some tips. Also, thinking you could use FRP in that bathroom instead of tyvek and metal. Simply laminate the existing walls and floor. Likely same cost or cheaper, but much faster

[@troydhansen4990]

Way uglier...im going for a vintage look. Thanks.

[@highwatercircutrider]

I just gave one away mounted on a 1992 running F150 pickup ( these are all over Michigan ).

[@troydhansen4990]

Security Travelers? Nice.

[@plutoplatters]

Oh but troy... you've GOT to spend 110k for a mega motor home !!

[@kenkozma3780]

Pluto...... It's best to be content with the simpler things. Way less stress. It does the job.

[@ByDesign333]

neat!!! get a water tank with a valve stem...air pressure water so better than manually pumping the sink to wash dishes anyway. May look to live that way agin..thnx!!!

[@troydhansen4990]

Son your wayyyy overthinking that situation. Keep it simple. Not complicated. Besides its now in a field in NM.

[@newtexicanproductions7979]

Cool camper. Ive got an old Red Dale

[@troydhansen4990]

I've taken her down to LasTusas NM already. Stayed for the weekend on my property. Didn't even stay in my cabin. Just stayed in camper instead. She did just fine.

[@sannajo6742]

What kind of fuel mileage do you get going down the road with the truck with camper on back?

[@troydhansen4990]

@@sannajo6742 11.5 on hwy. 13 without camper. So not to bad considering

[@tony-ce7qp]

i love it!

[@troydhansen4990]

Thanks.

[@denospyridon3126]

Very nice.

[@jdoloris]

I have a 76 Security Traveler Sierra (not a slide-in). It's in excellent condition, but i'd like to learn a LOT more about maintaining it. Any suggestions on where to find help for these discontinued gems?

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*Fridge has to be completely level for the propane-heat transfer to begin proper gas expansion in the coils & condenser* *By 'Level' I mean the truck itself has to be level, as well the Camper in the truck-bed*

[@troydhansen4990]

I have read that elsewhere. Your probably right, since it works on the electric side. Seems like it would work either way. But hey it is an old fridge powered by even older 1900s technology. Thanks.

[@wastelandgarage7837]

New to the channel! I have a 1993 ford f150 5.0 4x4 xlt with a 1970 vintage slide in camper, I was wondering if you could give me some tips. I also use rachet straps to secure it down but I was able to keep my tailgate as well! So it would never slide out, was wondering if you still get sway while driving

[@zpadventures7440]

I just got a 71 camper and I don’t have any turnbuckle brackets yet how would I use ratchet straps

[@sicchuckie]

Great tiny life! Cool camper, you still doing it?

[@troydhansen4990]

No,Its on my ranch in the Highlands of NM now. I live in Colorado, I make sure the mice haven't been able to get into now.

[@swampangel6218]

Nice❤❤

[@Nostrildomus]

Cool

[@christineclark6015]

nice but you moving the camera so fast i get dizzy

[@JoseLopez-tb5mk]

I'm looking for one like I had,Forester that I could glose tailgate on

[@palangnar3588]

I hope by now , you did some paint touch up on outside of it.

[@mr.timjohnston546]

what did I just see at the end?? so your plugged into a tree are ya??? got to find me a spot like that

[@tomgraham7755]

It's a current bush.

[@jarrodmathews4453]

Can you do a Vid on the truck ? Model ? Motor ? Trans? have one that looks like it that is a 302 Ganny $4 speed

[@cajunjamis9001]

What about the "CAPRI" made in Texas???

[@troydhansen4990]

Yup. They're a new version of old style. Nice campers, latest materials

[@austinflores9335]

I don't know if I missed you saying it but what's the weight of your camper

[@troydhansen4990]

I didnt but I'd say its close to 1200lbs plus empty,and 1600lbs full...?

[@davidott9016]

That's what I'm looking for

[@troydhansen4990]

Keep looking bro. They are out there to be had. Under a thousand bucks in most cases. Good luck!

[@VeganRashad]

How much does something like this run?

[@troydhansen4990]

Got a steal at 400 bucks on camper. Harder to get at that price, but they are out there to be had. Good luck..

[@ruthballardart]

Hi Troy, loved your video. My bf and I just picked up a 1971 Dreamer for $500 yesterday. She's a bit dented but has good bones, quite similar in fact. What kind of paint did you paint the exterior with? Ours def needs a paint job!

[@troydhansen4990]

Thanks.Cheap 4 bucks interior paint. Flat white.

[@troydhansen4990]

Cheap 4 bucks

[@ruthballardart]

@@troydhansen4990 Good to know. Thanks for taking the time to reply!

[@Deki_Srpska]

Will it fit in a 1985 ford f150?

[@chrismiller4048]

What size engine is in that old bricknose Ford? And how's it handle going up I-70 if you've taken it up that way that is? I've got an 87 f150 myself I'm trying to fit with a pop up truck camper I'm just a little sceptical of how it will handle being a half ton pickup. I normally go up I-70 and 285 and places like that.

[@troydhansen4990]

Bro. '91...w a 5.0 small block. 4speed overdrive. 12mpg camper or no camper. Boulder county, Hwy 7 near Taylor rd. Easy

[@dodgesportsman772]

Kinda net ... Fun .. but you really need to refine your surroundings... New Couch and walls ect

[@jm4672]

Dude that is awesome for its age it is amazing. I wish u the best .I'm new an will subscribe to ur channel an will keep in touch thank you

[@Inlinetodie]

5:25 to look inside

[@RobbmanGaming]

very noice!

[@supposedly1-2]

i can never get those poison sprayers to work the instructions are always in a foreign language or a messed up version of English i have a bige one can't get it to pump water which is ridiculous its a simple concept lol i hope you're still doing good i need to check your channel for an update!

[@darrellgoodman9585]

I have a pop top truck camper the furnace needs work no oven but 3 burner stove and has the ice box type fridge paid 350.00 dollars for it .

[@troydhansen4990]

Get her ready for spring. Good luck.

[@hldye7442]

cool set up and looks like a good rebuild project . What size truck ? engine ? towing and hauling capacity ? also the size l x w x h ? keep up the good work

[@joeratliff8204]

What do you think of Beavis and butt-head found that

[@cowboy6591]

Those vents are pointing the wrong way, they will tear off at highway speeds if you don't close them up first.

[@troydhansen4990]

60 mph dosen't effect them at all, and besides, the vents are factory installed...

[@JoseLopez-tb5mk]

Could this be for sale

[@donzimmer4616]

Old is cool!

[@MrRemo58]

I probably helped build that old camper , I worked at Security Industries back then ..just sayin

[@troydhansen4990]

Good quality camper. Foot stands suck ballz though. Good contemporary design and appliances for the time. Its actually now off truck, and in field, on my ranch in mountains of NM. Gonna use it as an extra cabin for now.

[@Gazza61253]

cool bro mean!

[@kilterkaos1]

I hate the idea of not having away into the truck without going outside. I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night without constantly thinking that Bigfoot was outside somewhere.

[@troydhansen4990]

There is a way through the rear window slider. The window to it in camper was just covered with a piece of styrofoam.

[@troydhansen4990]

Oh yeah don't go into the woods without a firearm also

[@kilterkaos1]

So you must’ve run a scenario through your mind about needing the ability to get into the cab of your truck . Just in case an escape is needed. 👍

[@troydhansen4990]

@@kilterkaos1no i didnt, and I'm not scared of bigfoot either.sin.

[@ซัมซุงซัมซุง-บ1ม]

THE HILL HAVE EYES ! 555

[@Rivarokband]

Is that a shortwave radio on your table? I have several newer ones. Had a vintage Panasonic growing up and it fell out of a RV cabinet while driving. Destroyed it.

[@troydhansen4990]

Yea it is. Cheap one. Didnt use it yet.

[@komerwest5872]

It would look better in my 97 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4. 😁

[@troydhansen4990]

Nice one. But she aint fer sale boss. Keep looking. They're still out there to be had at cheap prices, under 1000 bucks, especially now in fall and winter. Good luck

Looks like Petrochelli car 😊

[@troydhansen4990]

Dont know what that means but cool.

Kool

[@ragingbullwinkle4188]

Just leave the oven on "Get Baked"

[@troydhansen4990]

Haha