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Welcome to Tiny Home, Simple Life! Follow along as I renovate this Vintage 1969 Shasta Compact Camper. This episode it was time to FINALLY tackle the interior electric system. Take a look at the video to see the problems I faced along the way. I told you I would share successes, failures, joys, trials and tribulations with you. One step closer to getting the trailer ready now!

* LINKS TO PRODUCTS ARE BELOW *

There are a couple of things I did not have before I filmed. I will post a follow-up that shows how they should be used so the electrical system will be safe.

 

 

 

Links to some of the items….

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Disclaimer: I am not a professional electrician. I recommend that all electrical work should be done by a licensed professional. This video is informational only. Any electrical work or modifications you perform as a result of this video is done at your own risk.

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Welcome to Tiny Home, Simple Life! Follow along as I renovate this Vintage 1969 Shasta Compact Camper. Today it was time to seal and protect the camper from the elements.

Links for some of the things used in this video are:

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 I started on the Vintage 1969 Shasta Compact Camper. electrical system the day I painted. Footage from that is in this video. What a time I had!

Take a look at the video to see the problems I faced. I told you I would share successes, failures, joys, trials and tribulations with you. This was definitely a challenging task!

The shore power connection I used in this video was a 120 volt, 15 amp all-weather male receptacle from Vintage Technologies.

You can buy one at https://amzn.to/30Rqnl1

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I decided I needed to do something to help me stay motivated after some recent issues I ran into with the camper. So this episode is about PROGRESS! Follow along as the camper’s new personality starts to emerge in this episode and stay tuned for bonus footage as I begin electrical work coming very soon!

In the video I mention some primer and paint that I used. I bought all of it at Home Depot.

Here are the links:

Zinsser Mold Killing Primer – https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-1-qt-Mold-Killing-Interior-Exterior-Primer-276087/304853961

Kilz Standard Primer – https://www.homedepot.com/p/KILZ-STANDARD-1-gal-White-Water-Based-Interior-Primer-and-Sealer-L201101/308343595

Glidden Essentials Interior Eggshell Paint – https://www.homedepot.com/p/Glidden-Essentials-1-gal-White-Eggshell-Interior-Paint-GLE-2000-01/206751501?MERCH=REC-_-searchViewed-_-NA-_-206751501-_-N

Galenz Retro Refrigerator – https://amzn.to/3FKayvE

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Follow along as I renovate a vintage 13ft 1969 Shasta Compact “canned ham” camper. Today every project I started resulted in another project to get done. With an old camper, there is no way to really predict what you will find. In this episode, I start working on electrical, water, structural issues, addressing leaks, changing out the roof vent and more.

Link to the roof vent I used… https://amzn.to/3qsrDpt 

Welcome to Tiny Home, Simple Life! Follow along as I renovate this Vintage 1969 Shasta Compact Camper. Today, I will unveil the camper and take you on a “before” tour. In the video I mention some jackstands and pads that I got.

Here are the links:

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Non-slip Pads ( amzn.to/3CxvCEd )