VW Bug Gooseneck Trailer FOUND. PART 2.

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A couple years ago we found the El Chico Gooseneck trailer that was manufactured by International Travel Trailer Inc. Since then many people have asked us what we did with it. We were asked about the hitch and if we had any interior videos or photos. We sold our trailer to Oklahoma Bugs shortly after we bought it but about 2 years ago another trailer surfaced in Colorado fully restored with a matching VW Bug tow vehicle. This past weekend we traveled to Colorado to see this trailer in person and get you guys some more video of this restored Gooseneck Trailer.
Enjoy. JC.

[@Kn3350ck5]

Mad respect for anyone who takes care of things like this

[@Volkswear]

Bob did an amazing job on this. He is a true craftsman. JC.

[@cacatr4495]

@@Volkswear Are you encouraging Bob to build them?

[@maxcrypto774]

Everything but the propane tanks🤣

[@imaobongjackson4187]

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[@crxdelsolsir]

Unfortunately as the generations get younger taking care of things becomes less and holding onto things becomes shorter. The younger generations do not seem to value durability and life span more than having the latest and greatest. Hence in my opinion our drastically accelerated environmental issues.

[@JSchaffer214]

Can we get a round of applause for Bob? Great work on the restoration! Thanks for sharing!

[@brianchisnell1548]

This will smoke all at a car show! You killed it Bob!

[@DTD110865]

Especially at any all Volkswagen-related car shows.

[@danielslaughter104]

This honestly needs to be a thing again. Itll make family travel easier.

[@saulbeiza7303]

There are no more families

[@believe_yahweh]

electric, maybe. factory drivetrain? no.

[@jhoncho4x4]

VW Beetle designed to support heavy machine gun; other vehicles not suitable.

[@Madzguy007]

This is why we have SUVs nowadays

[@itsm3th3b33]

No can do. Families of 4 nowadays need a Suburban. There's no room in the trailer for a big screen monitor.

[@970357ers]

Apart from having a bed over a stove, seems practical.

[@c.curmudgeon2834]

Who doesn't like a set of fire resistant bedsheets? Imagine how warm you're going to be in the winter.

[@questioner1596]

If you are on a daytime schedule, the bed should be made in the morning before cooking commences. Stow the stove before bed.

[@lnigomontoya]

@@questioner1596 I would imagine that anything that is cooked there the smell is gonna stick on the sheets.

[@chenming863]

@@c.curmudgeon2834 keep the feet warm in a cold dark winter night.

[@peterrodighiero1128]

@@c.curmudgeon2834 Q10

[@jimsteele7108]

Can you imagine camping in that set-up? You'd have to put a "do not disturb" decal on the door for all the interested camper folk.

[@that1guy82]

So its kinda like a cute dog at a park that everyone wants to play with?

[@Joe_Gunn]

Imagine all the girls you could get

[@that1guy82]

@@Joe_Gunn it'd b great for meeting ppl, but yea after so long ppl would ask u about it everywhere u went, that'd b kind of annoying sometimes, cuz i like camping to get away from ppl sometimes.

[@erikvanstenis]

Joe Gunn *grandmas

[@Joe_Gunn]

Erik van Stenis Yup, them too... A few years ago I had a van and it was hooked up. I scored randomly twice and both times the womans said the same thing "just for the experience". That was only a 1990 Dodge ram Van. Something like this has to be on a whole different level.

[@scottfoster2487]

Some one needs to make a good set of blue prints for this design.

[@haliaeetus8221]

A couple of thoughts: The frontal aerodynamics look like they are better with that trailer compared to regular ones - it looks like it would _push down_ the car and thus give better grip. But if it's windy from the side, does it pull on the car in an unfavorable way?

[@mariaweston5477]

Our VW would get blown sideways occasionally on the highway. I imagine car and trail would dance together. 😁

[@Cutlass_Rudd]

Way over GCWR for a beetle, did they even check? Wind would be a whole other issue. There's a reason these never caught on or the camper set ups they had for cars back then with their own auxiliary wheels

[@IeeIee778]

​@@Cutlass_Rudd actually no it's fine for the beetle

[@mustie1]

how cool is that thing,

[@usn64711]

Extremely - Love your videos. Especially VWs

[@Volkswear]

It is pretty amazing to see one restored to this condition. He did an amazing job on the restoration.

[@daverayasr.6287]

To bad they never made one to fit single or double cabs like crusty!

[@zactwilcox]

Couldn’t agree more, I love your videos but the way. Huge fan.

[@dontneedtoknow5836]

Shut up and take my money cool.

[@rogermccaslin6750]

Volkswagon Bananagon. Great restoration of a very unique vehicle.

[@MrTruth111]

lol, bananagon..:) hahah with bananoramic windows

[@rogermccaslin6750]

@@colindobinson I'm sorry I was being so overly expressive that it offended your grammarian sensibilities. I'll check with The Writers Guild before my next comment.

[@uhrensohnmentalitaet]

Volkswagen*

[@borivojetravica569]

Is orginale or not. Unique modification?

[@michaelridenour4999]

Uh

[@archangel5627]

I love stuff like this. What a cool little trailer! I never would’ve thought they would make an accessory quite like this for a VW Bug, let alone the fact that a VW Bug could pull something like this. The craftsmanship on this restoration is fantastic. It probably looks 10 times better now than it did when it was brand new. Truly some beautiful work!

[@outlawflyer7868]

Great Restoration. Now take that trailer and make a whole lot more cause people with VW's are gonna want one and I am sure the patent ran out along time ago.

[@cpufreak101]

Imagine making a modern version that was able to fit the modern beetle along with the classic. That'd be nice

[@davehowell3209]

Justin Noker I’d buy one for sure... 2 new beetles in my household... plus a Passat ...

[@drmachinewerke1]

I would be very interested. But I need one for a 56 type 1

[@mikesgarage9026]

few people in Brazil did that. i saw repro of this trailer several times on facebook

[@amberionik]

@@mikesgarage9026 hey you are flock member too

[@jadeddragon4254]

That color scheme is spot on for the era, mad respect for bob

[@Rangerness]

I'm a full-time RVer. With my family of 8, we live in a 40' 5th wheel that I pull with an older F-350. Having said that, this makes me wish I could turn back the arms on the clock and pursue something like this in my single years. It's a crazy awesome adventure.

[@reddog543211]

However a family of 8....on a rainy day would end up to be 6 real fast !!!... lol.. .jus sayin....mom and dad would hide out in the bug with the doors locked tight as hell ....lol

[@nethanelmasters5170]

The promotional film showed the hitch attached entirely to the drip rail not with holes through the top of the car i remember the hitch attached in 4 places to spread the weight out along the drip rail. This was a very good video the gentleman did a great job putting it together with know directions. The trailer restoration was beautiful i helped my dad do a 35ft. Travel trailer they aren't easy with rounded corners some materials don't like bending. But it was a beauty when we were done we used it for yrs. Fishing and hunting.

[@LessTrustMoreTruth]

Thanks for sharing

[@knightwing4]

I remember this. I was one of the people that asked about a follow up video. That’s awesome. Very nice work. Something else I thought would be cool is a new version of all of this for a new bug then display them side be side.

[@bennetfox]

I saw the ads in the magazines for this but I didn't think any still existed. Thank you so much!

[@rayadams5076]

Wonderful design. The Moon Discs are a great touch.

[@goddessmanbo5374]

Glad to see this puppy restored let’s keep history alive

[@Bubbarain717]

Why is there not more of these.... it just makes so much sense, especially with how people are down sizing, buying smaller cars. This just seems brilliant!

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

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[@cbro777]

Nice job restoring that cool camper.

[@the13th76]

Such design of the camper trailers is ingenious! I really don't understand why it never took off. I mean, you have agility, more compact size and with modern technology you could also have better vision. Definitely amazing way to tow a camper trailer!

[@barnabyjones6995]

The trailer has a lot of room, unfortunately the VW does not, which is probably not considered ideal for long trips.

[@daniel57327]

@@barnabyjones6995 why, only the driver needs to be in the beetle while driving and the rest of the family can chill in the camper

[@Frank_inSA]

@@daniel57327 that "legal" where you live? For sure not in Europe 🤔

[@Rage502]

The tow vehicle of choice had 48hp. Enough said.

[@jmason2838]

@@daniel57327 not unless the camper has seat and shoulder belts inside the camper 🚧🚧... I really don't think the D.M.V. would allow people inside while it's moving down the road..🛑🛑.🖐️🚫🚫🚫😩😩🤔🤨

[@MRrwmac]

Excellent craftsmanship on the restoration! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@Volkswear]

Couldn't agree more. The interior is better than original in my opinion. Top notch restoration. JC.

[@miguelsalami]

I really like how Bob used the original interior for templates & also how he did it in all wood & not too dark. Nice work Bob👍👍💙

[@ipsurvivor]

The VW bug was what International Travel Inc used in the commercial in 1974 to promote this travel trailer. It has become known as a WV accessory which it can be but some other small cars could be used as well. The bug would probably be the best choice which is probably why they chose it for the commercial. It was a good idea as it looks like getting in and out of places would be much easier than when a trailer is hitched to the back. The two things do look great together.

[@peterzion2014]

I've been wanting to see what that old trailer could be like, for a few years since I found it online! Beautiful!

[@gordtron]

beautiful restoration. someone should make these again.

[@dlc630]

Who would build the VW beetle that goes with it?

[@gordtron]

@@dlc630 the mexicans were making this style up to before the shitty new beetle came out.

[@dlc630]

@@gordtron I think you're right. I'm thinking that the old bug was built around the world for years after they stopped selling them in the USA. This is the first time I've seen this.

[@IeeIee778]

​@@dlc630 there was 15 million vw bugs produced I think it would be fine

[@DaxtonAnderson]

Thank you KZbin recommendations, for bringing us all back to this gem!

[@Iskelderon]

Wonderful to see people rescue and restore such a piece of tech history!

[@klayvonisme]

That is so awesome, I want one! Ouch, I can feel my head hitting those bolts!

[@jennmerkabah2757]

This is an absolute gem! Imagine the attention it draws, this is off the hook Love it! Well done Bob seriously 👏👌

[@lawrencewillard6370]

Imagine the interest shown if it were to roll up into a VW meet. Enjoyed this!.

[@omaryabby9444]

Absolutely a dream and I wish i had one now!!! It's a better travel trailer than all I've been finding in my search. And to work on my bug would just be incredible. Sleeps way more than fit in the bug!!

[@Goldberryvil12]

This is the absolute cutest trailer I have ever seen 😱 FANTASTIC restoration!!

[@boostaddict_]

So now there's THREE?!?!?! Mind blowing. Oklahoma Bugs has 2.

[@billrussell7672]

I want to build one ( carbon fiber ) and pull it with a new beetle with a 5 cyl

[@VWLifeVW]

what an awesome piece of history and so well restored by Bob! Very cool and thanks for the tour!

[@Volkswear]

Pretty cool to see in person. JC.

[@user-rb9wz8or1m]

Bob is the man. Unlike this idiot who sold the trailer for a bit extra money as soon as he bought it. Not thinking about the potential considering he has a gazillion views on the first video 😂

[@RVREVO]

Awesome to see the followup. Thanks for sharing

[@fynbo1007]

Very beautiful restoration, thank you for sharing your amazing story. God bless you and your family

[@marksalot655]

Very cool. Please take care of that great piece of 70’s history. It’s priceless! 💕💕😍😍👍👍😍😍💕💕

[@jarrelldaniel4199]

Thank you for restoring this and the video

[@PSpringfield]

Amazing that you saw it in the junkyard!

[@jaredbaratta8589]

Bumblebee finds the Matrix and becomes Bumblemus Prime.

[@JoSh-oo-Ah]

I was just thinking that! 🤯

[@isaacvillarreal2356]

😂😂😂😂😎👍

[@itswednesdayscrewironing7576]

I want to see that movie, where's the tix??? lol

[@beastmanreview009]

Haha I was thinking about that

[@Bart-Did-it]

I don’t fancy a bolt to the head in the beetle cab need to put a handle on it useful and takes away the regular head scabs you will get . Seemed to be its only flaw in this set up . Just brilliant bravo 👏

[@billrussell7672]

You could wear a helmet if it really scared you, protects you from metorites and illegal 👽

[@lisakukla459]

Oh man. That is the coolest! My mom had a yellow Beetle back in the day, then I got a new one and drove it for 9 years. Now I have a bigass fifth wheel camper and seeing this makes me wish I could wave magic wand and make the two worlds collide. I don't live far from Pryor Oklahoma and I'm surprised there isn't one of these out there. Seems to be some VW enthusiasts out there.

[@mathewdecorse5748]

When i watched the video of when you recovered the trailer i was worried that would be the last we'd see of it. Thanks man. Keeping history alive.... And its car history..... The best history.

[@scottbianchi2975]

A) Way to go Bob. That's awesome! B) That's the most adorable trailer/car setup I've ever seen. C) I find it hard to believe that the trailer is pulled by that tiny beetle! Crazy!

[@coryburns1905]

I would like to see someone driving attached see how he handles it

[@thecollector5209]

How do u know its a he ??😁😂

[@mywavesrecords]

Great restoration- lovely finish inside ☀️

[@abelis644]

Very cute, had never seen one before. Beautiful renovation!!!

[@PrincipledNaturalLaw]

Brilliant! What a great time the 60's & 70's were, an era when freedom & enjoyment trumped health & safety.

[@voluntaryismistheanswer]

The playgrounds were so much better. Riding in the back of my dad's El Camino!

[@PrincipledNaturalLaw]

@Rad Derry Lol Are you for real?

[@PyroNinja713]

@Rad Derry ok boomer

[@DaisyHollowBooks]

Very nice! I wish I had the skills to do something like this!

[@MichaelReichardt]

Memories are coming up. Great that this has been restored. (74 years old and camping from childhood)

[@littlejohn9458]

Awesome piece of history, beautifully done bob.

[@billrussell7672]

I dub this the yellow submarine, with a screen

[@NorthernChev]

I believe that stock 1600 engine is "capable" of towing that trailer. But to hear an assertion that it tows it at 55 to 60 MPH "no problem...", well. I'll bet if we sat down and talked about it it we'd disagree (heavily) on our definitions of "no problem".

[@KeithOutWest]

Probably be okay as long as you didn't put anything in the trailer. Lol

[@boriscook6817]

F-150 and, say towing it to flagstaff from Phoenix!

[@dennishayes1505]

WRX motor swap and you're golden

[@johnnyclean8233]

Bob, you've done a beautiful job of restoring this caravan. 👍🏻

[@mariannekennedy1244]

Awesome! Love all things original Bug, and this is the best! Thank you!

[@marcijunebug]

I’ve been thinking of making one of these for a while, maybe someday in my “spare” time...beautiful interior!!! Great work Bob! thanks for sharing!

[@Volkswear]

The interior is amazing in this trailer. I think it is great that he restored this trailer without anybody in the VW Community really even knowing and then shows up to a show in Colorado Springs and blows everybody away with this thing. JC.

[@knockknockbusted]

The TDI version today would pull it effortlessly.

[@jakoveskibel859]

Ed Tetreault indeed

[@barrisonstone8299]

Could never throw enuff props at you. Huge bug fan all my life owned an original then one of the new ones.. And never heard of or knew of these! I saw the 1st video & was dying for more info TY, TY, THANK-YOU!! You're a very talented individual...

[@bigsparky8888]

THAT TRAILER IS PHENOMINAL!!! GOOD JOB ON IT...VERY NIIICE!!! I WORKED FOR BOB SCHAEFER IN YUCAIPA CALIF & HE MADE RV TRAILERS...BEST MADE I EVER SAW (OR WORKED ON) DURABLE!!! 1st LESSON WAS HOW TO RUN SCREWS TO KEEP WRINKLES OUT...EVERY OTHER SCREW & THEN FILL IN...NICE GORGOUS JOB!!!

[@MrSomnix]

People in springs love restoring old cars. Every time I'm up there I see some 60s-70s or older trucks getting towed for projects

[@robertfox8654]

I lived in Manitou Springs and west side OCC from 2001 till 2014. Had a '70 Buick Electra 4door Custom Hardtop. I seen some of those vehicles you're talking about.

[@sgtkabukiman9411]

Where the bolts come through the roof, you could make up a grab handle to attach via those bolts and tidy them up a bit.

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

Thank you for sharing! That's gorgeous!

[@drbloomer6380]

Great job Bob. Fantastic trailer.

[@Bannimann2]

That is absolutely mind boggling, and it would never in a million years be legal in my neck of the woods! I love it, and I want one! 🤩

[@Volkswear]

Pretty neat trailer. I'm sure it would be frowned upon by the DOT these days. JC.

[@jamesbizs]

Old vehicles get a pass

[@bigmessytoo]

What would be the issue? It has safety chains, lights, appears to have electric brakes, and the tow vehicle hitch is more that sufficiently strong along with the bodywork mounting. The power margin is much narrower than most north America drivers are used to but I've seen Peugeots pulling horse trailers in Bavaria without issue.

[@ronfrost7160]

Imagine a steep down hill road with a switchback, the trailer could overpower the VW,thereby tipping it over sideways. I think that would be a concern. Cheers

[@timschutte8310]

, this set up all you would need is an outdoor screen shower, cassette toilet and a screen room tent, you would be good to go. love it, very rare

[@norm5785]

Just ran across this video. When my brother was assigned to Cannon AFB in New Mexico, another airman had one of these. My brother would only drive VW products his entire life and was very interested in this trailer designed as he loved to camp. When my brother retired in the mid 1980's, the guy still had the trailer and was stationed in Colorado at Peterson AFB, his last duty assignment before he was to retire himself. He had obtained a copy of the original plans and gave one to my brother. I would have to check with my sister in law to see if she knows where they are, as my brother passed about 4 years ago.

[@ronet177]

Thanks for sharing! My wife and I love this!!!! Great restore Bob!! Hope to see one in the wild some day.

[@nightfury1318]

Thanks for doing this video. Been wondering a while. I've got an idea to build something very similar out of fiberglass that would be more aerodynamic and lighter. That's a very well done build

[@Volkswear]

It was pretty cool seeing it person. The interior was amazing. JC.

[@markgigiel2722]

Fiberglass is heavier than you think.

[@nightfury1318]

@@markgigiel2722 all depends on how you use it. The way some people use fiberglass it's heavier. The way I would build would be a lot lighter and aerodynamic.

[@herbienbrian2]

Oh yeah no way that's awesome. This is one of my favorite things on the planet.

[@philipjp01]

What a great idea for a trailer, especially for those not used to reversing trailers and for tight spots also. Thsnks for showing!

[@foamer5490]

I love this! great job on the resto! I'd kill for this setup.

[@TheFurriestOne]

That is an excellent restoration!

[@Volkswear]

Agreed. Bob did a great job on it. JC.

[@evanmitton5007]

Very cool Bob you got a one of kind RV for sure thanks for sharing 🤗✌😁

[@grzegorzlis4156]

Beautiful piece of history. Great job 👍😉

[@phillipthethird42]

I saw your first video, and now have watched the second one, and I am so glad I saw this. I know that I have seen this kind of trailer before, and I now know why it looks soo unusual. I'm gonna keep my eyes open and hope I find another one.

[@donaldzackson1765]

i have always wanted one of these for my bug

[@jarekpszuk6944]

Your profile pic tells me your plans had changed a little

[@donaldzackson1765]

@@jarekpszuk6944 not mine

[@JunkGaragehome]

that frame might be why it's still around

[@Volkswear]

More than likely. They are very fragile without it. Made almost entirely of wood. JC.

[@VWBugChronicles]

This trailer design is awesome! I just purchased a 1971 Super Beetle and plan to paint it yellow before its over. After seeing this, perhaps when I finish I need to find one of these trailers as well.

[@lndselovesdolls3402]

Amazing work. So beautiful. I'm glad one survived.

[@davidjohn5455]

"How do I open this, Bob?" Bob: "Just pull on it." Lmao.

[@majobis]

what a rare find. Hope to see a video of both hooked together and seeing a demo drive of it.

[@rockinfxguy1]

Guys it don't have to be to the measurement.. Just build a close version.. The average person isn't going to know anyway. There is enough shown here to get a very good general idea approx how to build your own. It just takes guts, skills and resources.. It's not rocket science; however, it does require skill to pull of a build such as this. Not for the novice by any-stretch of the imagination. Nice Restore Btw.. I dig the video

[@smirkinatu5512]

Thank you for recording and posting this interesting educational video.

[@vw64manyrd]

Very cool, thanks for sharing.

[@Volkswear]

Thanks for watching. JC.

[@tareqchallah309]

Finally man you made my day ,cause I was wondering what happend after towing it . Sadly there is no Video from the making of. Shout out to Bob for his great work.

[@sonofatwitch82]

Hello from the UK, thankyou for showing us youtubers this beautiful trailer. Love the yellow color, so worm and summery, stay safe out there.

[@scottm5425]

Thanks always wanted to see inside one of these much roomier than I expected

[@jimscofield6857]

Wow-wee!!! A really cool tool!!!

[@shavinmccrotch9435]

So the fridge is "actually " in new unused condition.

[@superchargerone]

Beautiful!!! thanks for featuring this and to Bob for improving it. love it!

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear Volkswear. Simply fantastic. Would have loved to see it run. Bob did an extraordinary good job. He owns a great place too. The hubcaps and especially the tail lights are definitely not my kind of taste. Original ones would be much nicer respectively fit better. But, as always, this is a matter of personal taste. Thanks a lot for saving restoring showing taping editing uploading and sharing. Best regards. Postscriptum: Please don't get me wrong but check out how often you use the word "actually".

[@jtelliso]

I love this setup. But one thing. Take those bolts out of the hitch on the roof and shorten them so they are flush or in the headliner.

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

You know what's wrong with this set up? It's that I don't have one!

[@abelis644]

It is pretty sweet isn't it!

[@Freiya2011]

👍🤣

[@RuKiddingMe-zd8yh]

Very well done on the restoration job.

[@big-jungleman]

Amazing job guys, totally blown away

[@censusgary]

That trailer is a thing of beauty.

[@marcijunebug]

There were a couple of them on thesamba.com very recently, so there are a few of them still out there!

[@Volkswear]

They are still for sale. The white one on thesamba is the original trailer we pulled out of a salvage yard a few years ago. There are 3 known to exist. JC.

[@michaelschmidt4618]

I had one of these trailers back in the early 80's, but it was made full size for a four door car, I had a chevy impala that I towed the trailer with while I lived in Mesquite Texas, I visited the guy who bought it from me and he still had it and his boy was fixing it up for him and his wife to travel and camp in,

[@reginaldomartins4155]

Parabéns pela restauração ficou novo e trouxe uma história da época.👍

[@oscar_dubs]

it looks brand new! great restoration job.