WE BOUGHT THE SMALLEST CAMPER EVER! //1983 Ashford Travel Trailer FULL TOUR

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Жыл бұрын

After playing around with the idea of purchasing a van, we came across this tiny vintage teardrop travel trailer on Facebook Marketplace. This is a 1983 Ashford Camper and once we saw it we knew we had to have it!
In this video, we pick up our camper and give you a full tour of this tiny home on wheels! Then, we head straight to the mountains to test out our new tiny camper.
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@kevinfleming9919 Жыл бұрын

Looked like your ball hitch wasn't fully seated into the coupler, be careful to check that before pulling and spray White Lithium grease or WD40 in the coupler to make sure the catches move properly. Also with the safety chains ⛓️, cross them in a "X" (right side chain hooked on left catch, left on right) under the coupler so that if the trailer comes loose from the ball hitch the chains act as a cradle to help catch the coupler, keep it from slamming into the pavement and limits how much it can move side to side so it doesn't turn sideways and flip. If the chains hang very low give them a few twists so they not only shorten up and don't drag the ground but if the trailer comes loose it keeps it from swaying back and forth as much as you slow to a stop. Just leave enough slack so they don't get bound up in a tight turn maneuver. If it ever does comes loose DON'T hit the brakes hard!! Just slow to a stop a little at a time or it's going to slam your car and cause some bad damage. A lot of couplers have a loop or bent metal skid plate on the bottom so it can slide along the road until you stop without digging into the pavement, if yours doesn't I would recommend either replacing it with one that does or having someone weld one on. Nice little trailer you found! I would add a mosquitoe net behind the shelf so as you're cooking the bugs don't go inside to the lights. If you add a sink and water tank, put the tank under the trailer in front of the axles so the weight stays centered and doesn't cause the trailer to weave back and forth.

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@n8rlvr876 Жыл бұрын

That’s all great advice

@simonblooddevay 4 ай бұрын

I'd always opt for lithium grease on a tow hitch. WD40 is great for immediate release/lubrication; but, it evaporates to nothing really quickly.

@dinkvjr 4 ай бұрын

Excellent suggestions!!! ❤❤

@dinkvjr 4 ай бұрын

@@simonblooddevaycompletely agree

@daynadiggle8169 4 ай бұрын

You guys are doing great ! I bought a Run Away camper for me and gal pal . Our first night went pretty good despite me getting punched and kicked about seven times . But we are back talking to each other again . Have fun ! 😊

@dinkvjr 4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@canoefor-one1102 4 ай бұрын

I'm only ½ way through watching the 1st video about Frodo. I already feel a sense of kindred spirits. My late husband and I were both lifelong campers, explorers and tourists. I look forward to seeing where your adventures will take you!

@LpoolDogLover Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new camper!! Can't wait to see the refurberation process! Have fun!

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Ntyler01mil 2 ай бұрын

The rear kitchen is pretty cool. I think I'd put some kind of retractable screen and/or curtain between the kitchen and the sleeping area. I also think two doors on the rear would be better than one big door. For coffee, I'd probably get a French press or moka pot, so you can just make coffee with the stove.

@robinrowe8025 4 ай бұрын

My mom took a cooking class many years ago. And she was showed putting Mac and cheese with tuna and Campbell's mushroom soup mixed together we loved it.

@Tsiri09 4 ай бұрын

That sounds interesting. I'm gonna give that a try. Thank you.

@dinkvjr 4 ай бұрын

That shocked me tbh, but I'm a Southern gal so

@Tsiri09 4 ай бұрын

That camper is ADORABLE!

@Latexhandske Жыл бұрын

Frodo on the roads - what a treat! You guys gonna have a blast with that one. I had a similar camper back in 1988-89. It was a homemade build from a carpenter friend and I paid him with 3 bottles of Rum and 24 cans of beers. I did Scandinavia and a bit of Europe with mine.

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome. I think you got a good deal!

@georginamay859 Жыл бұрын

So adorable! I love teardrop size trailers and yours is so unique! Enjoy it to the fullest and looking forward to seeing your camping adventures!

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@balton6978 4 ай бұрын

LOL FRODO!! What a great name the little guy. 😂

@TheAwkwardTourists 4 ай бұрын

I think so too!

@tedsamuels3203 8 ай бұрын

You two are awesome and I love your little camper too, cool 😎 Thanks for sharing 👌 👍

@joedugan7239 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of campers I used to see at Grateful Dead shows! Love it. Have fun. Missed you guys last week.

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

That's so sweet of you to say that you missed us last week. We will be back on the regular posting schedule from here on out!

@dammitbobby283 3 ай бұрын

When backing a trailer, turn the steering wheel towards the problem. For example, If the trailer is going towards the passenger side, turn the steering wheel towards the passenger side. Remember this and you will master backing trailers. Note: The shorter the trailer the faster the trailer will get out of alignment with the car/truck. Back slowly.

@kB5TVP 4 ай бұрын

That camper is adorable! I can see how one can collect vintage campers.... I love me a vintage mobile home myself ❤ Safe travels from Texas

@jerryroe1438 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful camp trip ,gorgeous couple . Have fun with it

@marklovett7427 4 ай бұрын

You guys are cool.. what a splendid little ahelter on wheels!

@geogeek7816 Жыл бұрын

Yay, looking forward to your camping trips. Cheers from England!!

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@delbertgenewoods6837 4 ай бұрын

Two Kids Out Having Fun --------- Eating Life With A Spoon -------- The Way It Should Be ------- Great Video

@marklacy7650 Жыл бұрын

I love Frodo! I'm glad you found this camper and am looking forward to seeing the refurberations videos!

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

More to come!

@user-jn4gk9ix8m 2 ай бұрын

Awesome, find. Enjoy the outdoors 💯.Good times.

@shawnevans26 4 ай бұрын

This is like a vintage runaway camper! It’s really cool, I like it!

@MacTravellers Жыл бұрын

Love the vintage look, brings back some memories!

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

That's what drew us to it initially

@randyrowett7998 3 ай бұрын

What a great little camper, and a terrific experience. Tbat is perfect. Great video.

@Cuvoastoh6321 4 ай бұрын

A plus, keep it coming!

@thetravelingirishman4372 Жыл бұрын

Congrats guys on your new adventures and camper. Looking forward to seeing what modifications u make along the way to suit u guys!! ✌️

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

Us too! We have some grand plans for it!

@debbiegoble9836 Ай бұрын

This was cool have lots of fun.

@frankbalazs8816 2 ай бұрын

I begged my wife to go camping!! So I bought a pop up camper and it rained and everything at the Campground was flooded!!! Now 15 yrs later and 3 campers later we got a permanent site and a Beautiful Rockwood Roo 23ss travel trailer ❤❤❤❤!!! Life is Good 😊..God bless all...

@jeffreyvasby3230 4 ай бұрын

Love your new micro camper 😍

@markpatton6847 5 ай бұрын

That looks like a fun project 😀

@chrissmith-no3bo 4 ай бұрын

Omg that's sooo cute. ❤

@cuernavacadave 4 ай бұрын

Enjoy it to the fullest. I had 75 Boler and loved it and foolishly sold it when I bought a trailer set up at a camp ground. I paid $3K Cdn, now, you can’t get one for under $10K Cdn. I wanted one because I had a Tercel that I hauled it with, then bought a corolla and you didn’t even know it was behind you. Thanks for sharing!

@marlenen6130 4 ай бұрын

You guys might the smallest Aliner trailer that travels small but folds up or the clipper. Both of those are probably around the same weight, but both would allow you to stand and have much newer components. I loved my 1987 Coleman Columbia tent trailer that is about the same footprint as your trailer, maybe wider, but opens up so nice for summer camping!

@dinkvjr 4 ай бұрын

I don't think I'd feel safe in one of those campers that are solid on the bottom but tent on top. Someone could literally stab you in your sleep, right through the tent material. I know that the chances of that aren't high but I'm paranoid. Lol I just don't like the safety aspect, it doesn't seem so safe. Maybe if I were to see one up close or go in one, I'd think completely different, actually I know I would.

@baltoman6709 3 ай бұрын

Cool, you guys are great.

@thomasthompson2084 Жыл бұрын

I would love to find a little camper like that it looks so awesome

@jacobe5495 4 ай бұрын

Awesome content and people 🔥👍🏾

@aspears4008 2 ай бұрын

Such a sweet couple. I think that was my takeaway from the video. You two make coupling look so sweet. 😊

@user-vp8pn1tz7l Ай бұрын

This camper is perfect for me

@campermarco 4 ай бұрын

What a cute camper! I hope you have fun with it. Greetings from Germany, Marco ❤🌞😅👍

@TheAwkwardTourists 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@user-hi8ww3fh2p 5 ай бұрын

That is awesome 👌 I would love something like that, by the way I loved your video ❤

@kkbodyshop 4 ай бұрын

That things is cool !!!!

@paulinefriar6916 4 ай бұрын

It's perfect ❤

@tedsamuels3203 Жыл бұрын

Now, that's cool 😎

@lindastanley229 2 ай бұрын

Wicked love it.

@Luis-ep2dh 3 ай бұрын

Im really looking forward to making one of these

@rodrigosan9493 4 ай бұрын

You two are so cool I see A lot of love

@TheAwkwardTourists 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@TakeATripTogether Жыл бұрын

Hi! New sub here. We just found you guys this morning and we like your little camper. It reminds us a lot of ours. Similar shape but ours is a little bit bigger. We have really been enjoying ours as well and you're right that lots of people smile, point, and start conversations because of having a unique camper. And yes, so much better gas mileage than with a larger rig. Looking forward to watching more of your videos!

@joedugan7239 Жыл бұрын

Their videos are great! Def worth a subscribe

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We have only used it a handful of times so far, but we love it already. Can't wait to make some updates and make it our own!

@TakeATripTogether Жыл бұрын

@@TheAwkwardTourists Absolutely. It's amazing how a few little customizations here and there can make such a big difference. Even little things like Command Hooks by the door for hanging keys really help.

@chadliggett7988 3 ай бұрын

I Love You Two! The mini camper is So Cool! Great video you two! Congrats! Best Regards!

@thetarantella69 Жыл бұрын

That's so cute. I love one and I'm only 5ft2

@SynicalBeats Жыл бұрын

Cool camper. I like it. Subscribed.

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@janjanfitz 4 ай бұрын

I have a tiny trailer like that and I’m sitting in mine now watching you😂

@elle-roseanddimischannel2827 2 ай бұрын

I actually love it and would use this!

@MBW4449 3 ай бұрын

Forget the electic coffee maker get a percolator for the stove top.

@JohnMChew 4 ай бұрын

It's the perfect size for weekend camping.

@LonnieKroll 4 ай бұрын

I really like shows like this there are a couple of you that I watch on youtube

@glynnfeatherstone1467 5 ай бұрын

hi that is very nice its a square drop i love it

@minkhs Жыл бұрын

looking forward to all the ,refurberations, vlogs ;)

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

Us too!

@zeesoutdoorsadventures Жыл бұрын

I love it great trailer.

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are excited

@jennthurston364 Ай бұрын

Kevin is a genius with the Reeses

@TheAwkwardTourists Ай бұрын

He certainly thinks so 😂

@jennthurston364 Ай бұрын

@@TheAwkwardTourists I am just bitter I didn't think about it first. Don't worry I will be fine.

@RedDirt_Cowboy 5 ай бұрын

Just subbed. Yall are the cutest. My wife and I aspire to be like yall. we are about ready to get something going soon for some camping and traveling and somethin like this is in the cards, but Id like to build it from scratch. Did yall ever do a like/dislike or things you would change on this little thing. Would be super interested in some updates or comments on things needed changed. salute!

@claudewebb2797 Жыл бұрын

BLUETTI power stations are great for camping. They have something for everyone.

@LauraStJohn157 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of a teardrop camper. Congrats

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

We were looking at those too. This is the same size as teardrops, maybe even a bit smaller

@user-xw6oy3pr3i 4 ай бұрын

I love it

@micheleaday3902 4 ай бұрын

People Who Stare Are In Awe of Your Camper and Its Adorable If It Works For You Great Treat It With TLCAnd Care For It As It Will Take Care Of You In Time Of Trouble Trust In The Lord He Blessed You People To Get It❤❤❤

@micheleaday3902 4 ай бұрын

This Beautiful For You Both I Love It...People Who Stare Are Very Jealous They Arent You And They Are Intersted In It. You Have No Payments And Fix It Sweet As It Is Ad You Both❤❤

@gringoreno 4 ай бұрын

Outside kitchen. It good in windy desert camping good luck hope you get better tires

@hilham89 4 ай бұрын

You just got another subscriber y'all. I like the editors cuts at the end as well. Is there any updates on this little camper?

@TheAwkwardTourists 4 ай бұрын

Renovation video coming soon!

@blanketstarry7725 4 ай бұрын

I like watching videos like these...but I have to say....I've been divorced for 8 years now and I have not dated anyone during that time, but seeing you two and the relationship you have, is really making my feel lonely. In other words, you two seem to have a lovely relationship :)

@mikeklinger1712 Ай бұрын

Well I've been divorced for two years and am absolutely loving the freedom to go camping and do other excursions at a moments notice! Ya just got to make the most out of it!

@judyhobday4760 4 күн бұрын

Very cute and great size for huling behind just about anything.

@brenfrees2812 16 күн бұрын

Looks great,but for my old age would like a small kitchen inside and a little bathroom

@DavidMiller-kv4we 3 ай бұрын

Bloody hell I'd venture a guess that my 2011 Ford Fiesta could haul this awesome little thing. :P

@SophiaSmith-ou3ep 11 күн бұрын

It looks so small but it’s pretty big inside just like ours that we just got excepted like a medium size but it looks like a large inside. We are going to spend the night in it tomorrow for the first night. We have to set everything up. I’m so excited we will be on, our speedboat all day at the river and then instead of going home every day, which is a 10 minute drive but we have to still grab lunch bug spray and everything tomorrow we just got it from one of my dad‘s friends because they got an RV but a lot of people think it’s way better than a camper, but I think they are equal and we might be bringing my dog will probably take turns going we have three dogs, but one of them doesn’t like water only to do will probably bring my German Shepherd, the most so I’m excited but I think that is a long enough sentence so I’ll stop bye❤❤❤🎉🎉😂😂

@user-cu3cq3hm9k 4 ай бұрын

Maybe get a pour over coffee strainer dripper and a gooseneck tea kettle works great for camping 😊

@goldvinylcreations4492 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations!!! Have fun !! Just separate the electrics from the propane tank!

@MrJeep75 6 ай бұрын

Cool camper

@lynnecrocker5844 4 ай бұрын

With the tuna and can of cream of mushroom soup and some pea and carrots a little bit of onion powder and for just one box of Mac half a can of soup would work use half and freeze half for another day my children always loved it and if children eat it you have done a good job as I think any way

@andrewvandewiele733 3 ай бұрын

I’d recommend taller tires. U might have to move the fenders up but it will tow way better and have way less flats. The tiny tires will give you trouble if you do long distance.

@deanvoss7098 5 ай бұрын

I would love that for just me but If I Had a significant other with me I don't want to crawl over each other lol😂 I love the camper

@TheAwkwardTourists 4 ай бұрын

We've been together for 10 years so we've done worse things lol

@nicolasguillenastacio2967 Ай бұрын

El gaz junto al power Bank, te hará volar

@traceywilliams7392 4 ай бұрын

Sweet 😋

@roadhog1987 3 ай бұрын

New subsciber here have fun and enjoy life is what I say

@gailgreen1595 Ай бұрын

Cute 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@ducatimann 2 ай бұрын

Hi there Welcome to micro camping !!!!! We have a go pod micro caravan ...the coolest caravan ever ...try one of these!!!!!!!!!

@gloss_cup Жыл бұрын

no i am builing one even smaller ( 1000mm 1000mm 900mm = outside, 800mm 900mm 500mm = inside ) ( for my bike )

@justjillvanlife134 4 ай бұрын

There is one of these in a yard in Connecticut I want it so bad.

@cynthianaylor9514 4 ай бұрын

A stero stove is cheap and for coffee and heating up canned foods it's great for a back up

@alexkalista6500 Жыл бұрын

Definitely would move the propane tank and battery outside to vent .smoke and co alarm are a must also

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

That's what we are thinking

@neil7276 3 ай бұрын

😢Some van conversions use an air tight box with a vent to the outside for the propane. Assuming the fridge is electric, switching to 1 pound propane bottles would probably handle your needs.

@user-qb8ip2jj9z 22 күн бұрын

Nice❤❤❤

@robertcaswell7930 4 ай бұрын

Coleman makes a drip coffeemaker that runs on propane. I have had 1 for 2 years and I love it. Check it out and you’ll love it too

@ivascott5045 6 сағат бұрын

Hi everyone

@tickleevergreen9418 2 ай бұрын

Just a saftey tip move the electric or propane thats an explosion waiting to happen considering this stuff will bounce around say that tank or a line comes lose and then you have a short in the electric boom

@tamraburkman2630 Ай бұрын

Is it possible to find one? I need that! I have been looking and looking.

@adamwarlock3530 2 ай бұрын

Doesn't look like you need to do much to it, really. Other than maybe some aesthetics. As for the lack of a sink, maybe a bucket or 2 and park near a water source. I think it was a great investment 👍

@Gimo76 3 ай бұрын

I think it is adorable…. Wondering if you need larger tires….. that is only if you go more than 50 miles hr….

@JJayJ Жыл бұрын

Trailing pro tip #1. Drive with at least one extra tire mounted on a wheel (sucks waiting 2 hours for AAA to show and on that note...) #1a. Get AAA rv & trailer coverage (really sucks waiting another two hours for AAA to return with a mounted trailer tire) #2. Watch your speed! Nothing worse that trailer sway over 65 mph. Learned all of the above the hard way, haha, and I like you both too much for it to happen to you.

@TheAwkwardTourists Жыл бұрын

Good advice! Thanks

@mikeklinger1712 Ай бұрын

I want this camper 😂

@rachelmalley-smith5654 4 ай бұрын

What happened to the refurb videos? Did the project get pushed to the side for now? Would love to see what you managed to achieve with the tiny camper!

@TheAwkwardTourists 4 ай бұрын

We're about 90% done with the camper, just have to put the finishing touches on! It was hard to get done with our schedule

@mega-hb4re 4 ай бұрын

You just need a bigger pure sine wave inverter , a lifepo4 battery and an MPPT Solar charge controller

@bcgrittner 4 ай бұрын

Square wave inverter should work. The inverter you have is too small for the current requirement of your coffee pot. Your inverter looks like a 300 watt, possibly 400 watt.

@robincrook5630 24 күн бұрын

Definitely need screens on the windows, and a way to close off the kitchen from the sleeping area. We never cook near a sleeping area anyway; don't want to be bear bait.