Fords suck

As a retired longhauler and an rv'r...I find it interesting that rv's can tow multiple trailers and not have to have an indorsement. While trucking and even today, a lot of them have no clue of what they're doing 🤦‍♂️

In the early 90s, I towed my 1207 Jayco pop-up camper trailer behind my 37' Fleetwood Class A Motorhome. I had a motorcycle rail attached to the back of the big RV for my motorcycle. The pop-up had a roof rack that I packed my 2-seat kayak and 3 mountain bikes and a tandum bicycle for me and my kids. It was great to have all our toys with us, and the kids slept in the pop-up camper like a guest house. As a single parent, this allowed them to each bring a friend camping with us. It was a lot of work to pack up to go home in.

Star Waggons was started by actor Lyle Waggoner back in 1979 when he was co-starring in the original Wonder Woman TV series. He discovered that the studio was renting the motorhome he was using on set from a local resident. He went out and bought up a bunch of similar RVs and started his own business leasing these to studios. A short time later he formalized the business into Star Waggons and formed another company, Zio Studio Services, to do shorter term rentals. In 2021 his sons sold Star Waggons to Hudson Pacific Properties for $222 million. His sons still run the business for Hudson. Waggoner passed away in 2020. He had been a regular on The Carol Burnett Show from 1967-73 and earlier was a finalist for the role of Batman in the TV series in 1966. He lost out to Adam West.

Apart from the fire engine turducken all the other ones look downright dangerous, too much weight down the back and not enough over the drive, just because you can doesn't mean you should It may be legal in some states and your tow vehicle may be strong enough but give it some sway , maybe a bit of frost or heavy rain on a downhill run and hello spaghetti tangles !

Loved the GMC General rig.

@arborigine

4 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@8:05 - Actually Joe, that 5th wheel on the heavy duty looks like the opposite of turduckin to me. In fact, it's the ultimate truck camper! What a great way to compact your rig's length without sacrificing storage!

Probably the coolest retro rig I've ever seen, was where someone took a big old Peterbilt cab and chassis, then set a 40 foot 1956 Spartan Imperial Mansion trailer on top... The work was done by a retired Machinist and was executed so flawlessly, no one but an expert historian of Spartan trailers would have known that it was a "make-up". Of course since the trailer's frame say on the frame rails of the Pete chassis, there was plenty of room underneath for holding tanks, a generator and lots of storage. Oh... The coolest part of the build was how the guy set the trailer BACKWARDS on the Peterbilt frame, then fabbed a walk-through from the cab into what was the rear wall of the trailer. This left the huge "front picture window" in the Spartan's living room to remain a panoramic view. I saw that rig in person about thirty years ago... I wish I had the pictures I took... Can't find them ANYWHERE. I'd like to build one for myself.... I think I'd use one of those killer looking International Lonestar cab and chassis.

@jaquigreenlees

3 ай бұрын

sounds like the one that was listed on the local craigslist last year. he was only asking $100k for it. powered by a series 60 detroit diesel. the off-putting aspect, the deep purplish black paint over everything.

The jeep should also have been safty chains to the dolly

@tresfingeros

3 ай бұрын

Correct, as well as a " brake away" system .. the E- brake sets

Very cool thanks for your time and fun 👍👍👍👍👍🤒

I remember back in the late 60's there was a guy that lived on Overland hill in West LA that custom built hover cab campers that fit on the back of the big sedans of that era. He'd take the trunk lid off and build them so that the floor would be in the trunk and a full-size bed would be over the roof. I was just a kid of around 9 or 10 at the time. But I always thought those were so cool.

Crawler hauler is another trem used for a specific tur-duck- in.

I only live about 20 miles from the RV Capital of the world Elkhart, Indiana USA ! I have seen some really odd looking ones over the last 50 years living in the area ! Thanks you gained a sub from me ! I own a 1987 Lasalle by Champion Rv with under 56K miles on it !

As a retired truck driver…..this is perfect……OTR Snowbird!

I saw that polaris ranger build video the other day and it was very cool build. I really liked his ingenuity, and making the walls out of foam to cut the weight down was genius. Way better than these two brothers building a camper on the back of a bicycle...

I've got one right up your alley...., and will get a picture of it to you in a day or so. BTW, I also built a camper on a factory built 32' fifth wheel trailer back in the '70's, built it like a house, but still light as possible. When my plans changed and I bought property, I off loaded the tiny home onto some piers, and sold the trailer for what I paid for it, and that was my downpayment on the property!

I like that white long nose mack aerodine towing the 5th wheel caravan hes even got the original turn table on it so he can unhook the caravan then hook up to a big semi trailer and go to work 4 somebody hauling their trailer making money 👍

Joe, @6 mins in, the toyota 6x6 is probably AI generated

@noneya61

3 ай бұрын

Might be photoshop but definitely not AI, I’ve see that image long before AI.

13:15 Star Waggons was founded by actor Lyle Waggoner of the Carol Burnett show and Wonder Woman.

That Goosneck With Camper and Toy on the back = *Kentucky Toyhauler* ... You can now buy "Hybrid Trailers" that are 30-35 feet long with 10-Foot "Living/Sleeping Quarters....

Crawler haulera ia usually what they call the camper on top of the goosenecks

towed cars like the one that unhooked should have some sort of system like the trailers have that pulls a cable to activate the brakes.

@tresfingeros

3 ай бұрын

I see a lot of rv's that have install a " brake away" systems so the brakes come on the vehicle being towed. As a retired OTR driver... I've seen my share of " brake aways" from improper tie downs to hitches 🤦‍♂️

The rv set up with the bicycles in the rear ....that bicycle is called 2 to 4person 4 wheel bike... Imagine a horseless carriage you peddle

Anchorage to Peru! That cracks me up!

I've got a few photos that I'll send you. Thanks for your channel, love it!

That 1rst rv, I'm pretty sure it's a build from a game called fallout 3,4 or 76... pretty cool

Interesting. Thanks

84 Itasca motorhome it doesn't run too good right now but I'm going to get it fixed but I've got ideas for something else to use something a lot smaller and a lot smaller size stay tuned as soon as I get it all figured out I promise you you're going to know and I'll send you the video to put on your video and that is

I chatted with "Paul C." with the GMC General....He told me it gets about same MPG as My V10 Ford...with WAY more Power!

I’ve driven semi’s with doubles before, and while you can back them up into a dock… it takes a long time to learn to do so, and often takes multiple attempts. Some of these are scary.

@HighCountryRambler

2 ай бұрын

Was a yard hausler for a distribution center for 10 years. Spent 9 hours a day driving tractor trailers backwards, including doubles into various warehouses with 2" on each mirror. Now as a RVr those backwards years paid off in spades.

Wow! Just dropped in from another dimension. Luv the channel! Subscribing!

The one at 7:20 is called a crawler hauler not goise camper. They are built to haul off road vehicles events or desert and not need two tow vehicles. Also thr GM with airstream does not have a 13 double over, no such thing was ever built

The snow looked beautiful. Sorry about the tire. Hope you had fun. Stay well and safe.

That one eyed camper was a prototype of gm and they have one they restored and show it off,

Ranger what?!! ... that's a port-a-potty on wheels! 😆🤣🤣

The coolest rig hands-down is the GMC/Airstream aka "Class Airstream HD Camper"

We see the Star Waggons all over here in the NY area, use to see them a lot in Manhattan, can't believe you left us New Yorkers out? WTF Joey! 😂😅😊

You don't have the photos, but one guy took a stainless steel tank from a truck, and grafted it on a 6X6 and toured all over south America with it. That RV might even be amphibious.

Think I have seen the bus w/VW around the bay area sometime. Chilliwack, used to go up there and fly model planes, right off the river. Most of those double tow setups would be scaring stopping.

Ok Joe, I subbed

That's a 4 seater pedal car with a Surry top.

fun stuff

Saw the Jeep come off on a few dashcam videos. Think I read they didn’t have the straps tight enough. Either way, they and everyone nearby lucked out. Finally saw enough of your videos to hit that Subscribe button!

I saw a long nose Peterbilt with an Airstream mounted on it in Denton, Texas back in the early 90's. Looked cool as hell.

@Erin-Thor

4 ай бұрын

I lived in Denton, Texas in the 90’s, LOL! 😂

@mikerobinson8758

4 ай бұрын

@@Erin-Thor It was at the Cowboy Truck Stop across 35 form the 76. I worked at Duininck Bros just north of there.

Subscribed! Thanks for taking the time to create your content!

I always try to support Canadian KZread content…

Good stuff!

It's not possible to drive from Alaska to Peru or even to the South American continent. The Darien gap where Panama and Columbia meets is an impenetrable jungle, criss crossed with mountains and canyons and no road has been built thru it. Your only option is to go by boat to avoid it.

@davestark2015

4 ай бұрын

There have been attempts but didn't work out to well

@largemarge1603

4 ай бұрын

@john, We took the cargo ship from Colon in Panama to the port of Cartagena in Columbia. . Our range without re-fill is Anchorage-to-Acapulco... in theory.

they won the lotto on that tow mishap!

Fun to see my hometown of Chilliwack. Ok I'll subscribe. Cheers

The 6X6 tundra is definitely a fake, but not for much longer. I have a 2018 tundra that I have removed the bed from and am going to build out in very similar cabover style.

@Urapunk

4 ай бұрын

I thought the airstream on the tractor was a converted propane truck and I was like "what an amazing idea!"

@Erin-Thor

4 ай бұрын

We are gonna need pictures! 😎😋

That 6x6 is absolutely AI generated. When something has so many whimsical things on it that defy logic, it's usually AI generated..

i just stumbled across your video and you had me cracking up about the turducken...so i just subbed ..thanks im going to watch some more now..have a great day !!!

That Dodge 'House Car' was a real thing in limited production, AND ONE IS FOR SALE CURRENTLY ON CRAIG'S LIST IN DENVER. If I didn't already have several 'odd' RVs around here I'd snatch it up.

Awesome!

Highly original content, immediately liked and subscribed!

5:55- Definitely photo shopped!

Totally subscribed 👍 and you need to check out "Toyota World Runners" they're from up by you (Vancouver Island) and they built the ultimate Toyota Chinook 4x4 Camper and last I checked were on the Pan American Highway, good kids living the dream!

Star Waggon's were started by Lyle Waggoner of TV's Wonder Woman and Carol Burnett fame.

@dianedenham5259

4 ай бұрын

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Hello ~Joe~ I just discovered You and your channel . WELL done ......thank you. Mark~

The first one is obviously inspired by that one vehicle off of one of the Minion movies

No. 1 looks like the jeepers creepers truck 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Just found you great commentary I subscribed as you asked I will be following

@RVingWithJoe

3 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Plumb crazy purple is a Dodge color, I knew he was a Ram guy when you said the name.

An RV towing a camper, that would be the guest cabin. Or mother-in-law suite, or kids crib. Any way you put it, you follow the rule of the rv. It may hold 6, but only sleeps 2. That way you don't have to worry about people bothering you.

That first one if I see that thing pulling up behind me I'm thinking it gets to feed every 23 years for 23 days. Get out of there as fast as possible.

Toyota used to make campers in the 80's that had dually wheels on back, I even remember a few uhauls that were Toyotas with dual wheels on back. And no they were not AI'S..

There's actually one of those station wagon campers for sale on Facebook, here in Dallas Texas. 6k in great shape.

Why don’t people just put retractable levels on to the vehicle instead of putting rocks underneath the vehicle. I want a van that can be a submarine so I can drive at the bottom of the ocean.

Crazy

Triples in Idaho are allowed on personal tow setups. Seen it many times

@tyendor1952

4 ай бұрын

Triples as in 3 trailers? I've pulled triple 28 ft pup trailers in Utah years ago but never saw 3 behind an RV

@bobbieowen6400

4 ай бұрын

Yes I have seen truck fifth wheel with boat or cargo trailer with SUV too. I think they are allowed in Utah too. I drive triples for our company and we are allowed in Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, and Nevada. But the personal ones are limited to Idaho and Utah.

@tyendor1952

4 ай бұрын

@@bobbieowen6400 I'm guessing we both have different definitions of "triples" I looks like what you are referring to is a tow vehicle with two trailers or three vehicles total. I'm asking about a tow vehicle with three trailers (triples) or a total of four units.

@bobbieowen6400

4 ай бұрын

Personal vehicles just two units being towed if you include the truck pulling it would be three total. LTL companies like ours pull three trailers four units including the tractor. In Australia they pull 4 to 6 units but the truck looks like tank across the down under.

@tresfingeros

3 ай бұрын

​@@bobbieowen6400 Retire OTR, back when I drove, you could haul "trips" west of the " continental divide " and doubles only East. Only combo I never got a chance to pull was " rocky doubles" ( twin 48ft)

I ponder, typically what is the intended weight rating to a rv trailer Reese hitch?

Speaking of dually's we dont see in the States, chevy made a crew cab dually S-10, it was built and sold in S. America

7:33,C'mon Joe,don't you know a Mother In Law House when you see one??

Man, i sure hope there's a lot of ford and ember content 😁

@RVingWithJoe

4 ай бұрын

I think the score for this one is Ford 1, Ember 0. You should be ok 👍

@poorboyz888

4 ай бұрын

@RVingWithJoe outstanding (ish) your welcome to use my ember frame and quality videos if you like 😂😂

@RVingWithJoe

4 ай бұрын

Oops no I have a short pic of my ember… damn.

@poorboyz888

4 ай бұрын

😂​@RVingWithJoe I seen how you did it, joe 😂

@RamblinRoadies

4 ай бұрын

Some clever Ingenuity with a few of those creations. Clever, but stupid.

You missed something on that fire truck setup. Yes, fire trucks do have a large passenger compartment. But I don't remember you mentioning the full size Peterbilt sleeper between the cab and the flat deck of the fire tuck. And did you realize that's a proper tow truck tilt deck that his car is on? Something tells me the ratio of steel to weld on that frame is pretty damn close!!

I like the home built RVs, and get inspiration from select sources..... This however, it a rabbit hole of entertainment I'm willing to explore "for shits & goggles"

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Have you seen the KiraVan? It's the ultimate exploration RV. ;-)

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@rvingwithjoe . I didn't think you could drive from Alaska to Peru. There a thing called a Darian gap. No roads . For a reason.

I watch all vanlife shows surprised I only just found yoy

Star waggons original manufacture and owner was Lyle Waggoner from the Wonder Woman serious from the 70s. I worked in the industry and the trailers are for Make up Restrooms Mobile trailer for comfort of the actors and actresses Some of the A list actors have their own personal trailers that they can be made from a 53 foot trailer

That one that was free, was a pull behind camper, not a R v.

JESUS !

Ive always thought was illegal to double tow 2 bumper pull trailers.

@tyendor1952

4 ай бұрын

It all depends on the state. Here in Kansas it's legal to pull double bumper pulls as long as the lead trailer is attached to the tow vehicle with a pintle hitch / lunette eye.

@victoryrider

4 ай бұрын

@tyendor503 that's interesting I've seen it in Kansas. I know for a fact was regular ball hitch on lead trailers. It's amazing the lengths people will go to travel with their toys.

@tyendor1952

4 ай бұрын

@@victoryrider Kansas is pretty lax about enforcing motor vehicle laws. I've had an expired 2017 tag on the back of my truck since 2018. It's registered and every year I put the new sticker in the glove box, so far I have never been pulled over or had anyone say anything about it. It's became sort of a game to see how long I can get away with it before someone notices it.

@NotAffiliated

4 ай бұрын

@@tyendor1952Hope your not carrying anything or anything.

@kall3467

4 ай бұрын

We got doubles here in AZ too, though I'll never pull one...

first one looks like gm's future liner.....with bad makeover...... cept that had dual front wheels....

Did you check the map? There's no road going through the darien gap.

I disagree about covered wagons being an rv. Those people spent the entire summer moving across country. There was nothing recreational about that.

1940 GMC Futureliner... Pityful a Guy from South Africa Has to tell you. Look Up Count's Kustoms... Danny Koker..the restored one.

Rv pulling toy hauler pulling golf carts on trailers. Toy hauler is just a utility trailer w a toilet

In bc on construction sites with over 40 employees will be required to have flushing toilets I don’t know when

first one despicable me themed

Some of these look like the garbage parked all over Los Angeles.

At 617 that's a Studebaker Wagon , 1964 ish ? Anyone know anything about it ? I certainly don't .

I get wanting to tow a 5th wheel trailer with a Class A truck, but how about just getting a single axle daycab instead of a full bunk dual axle, geeeeeeez ...

Not a scamp

Where is the link to the sidebyside? I do not see it. :(

@RVingWithJoe

4 ай бұрын

So sorry!! I just posted the links now. I missed that step.

@LadyEnyalus

4 ай бұрын

@@RVingWithJoe Thank you so much!!

11:16 Is that Dum behind the wheel?

subscribing is good but people really need to comment on your videos to get youtube algorythym to push your videos ........ if half of the people that watched your videos comment then youtube would start pushing that video getting more and more views ........ the views are where you get abit more in pay for your videos also