Saturday Feb 07, 2026

Old School Camper Prep: Getting My 1998 Starcraft Ready for Hamcation

This week I’m getting my 1998 Starcraft Constellation popup camper ready for the road as we prepare for our trip to Orlando, Florida for Hamcation.

In this video, I walk through my real-world camper prep process — inspections, packing, power considerations, and the mindset that comes with trusting older gear to get you there and back. No hype, no shortcuts — just solid preparation before a long haul.

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• Popup campers

• RV and travel prep

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• Road trips to major conventions

• Making older equipment work reliably

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Hamcation is one of the biggest amateur radio events in the country, and this trip is part of the HamShackTV Hamfest Tour. This video sets the stage for what’s ahead.

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