How To Build a DIY Camper: Building Your Camper Walls
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- Опубликовано: 15 май 2024
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In Part 3 of our camper trailer build series, we install the exterior walls of the square drop camper. I show you my method for cutting in the doors and the front notch on the camper.
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Explanation Of Process
02:29 Cutting out the doorway and the front notch
05:30 Fixing the bow in the trailer frame
06:30 Installing Walls and wall supports
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Really appreciate this series! My wife and I are about to embark on a squaredrop build adventure. Last night we snuggled up on the couch and watched your whole series!! Our idea of watching a "whole season" of a show in one sitting! So much good info. One question, how tall are your walls? Oh, and your compass is called "scribe" when used like that! That's how i install my custom kitchens! Maybe some day you will haul your rig to Maine and you can swing by!
Great vid !!! Awesome MUSIC !!! 👍👍
Way to make it look so easy haha! Excited to see this progress!
Haha Thanks so much! I'm enjoying watching your videos. How is the renovation going?
Looks great so far, have fun building it.
It was a blast. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Bless that compass ✨
That trailer now had me gasping for air! Good solution to compensate for it...and the bowed plywood. So much plywood right now is as twisted as a Lowe's 2x4.
Right!? It’s a brand new custom trailer too. I definitely won’t be going back to that manufacturer.
The plywood is almost laughable. In the next video, you’ll see how bowed the other walls are. I had to straighten those out as well. I’ve never paid more for such terrible wood.
@@FunkeAdventures that's what I said to my wife. I'm like, that's crazy a custom frame isoff bythat much! You would think they assemble on a perfectly flat jig at least
Thanks for sharing, you do make it look easy, lol
Common sense goes a long way, keep up the good videos!
Thanks so much Jen. Sometimes it is hard trying something new. I would definitely say that the biggest obstacle in a project like this is having the right tools. I believe that with the right tools that anyone can learn how to do something.
Hi I had the same issue my trailer had a 8mm bow in trailer frame i took 8mm off the middle to nothing on to the ends & worked perfectly now I got to do the same for the aluminum composite sheeting I'm installing this week
Thanks for sharing your process. How did the composite sheeting install go?
That "bow" in the trailer frame is by design so that it is flat when under load. Not sure how much weight the trailer enclosure + gear + people weigh, but I doubt it has a significant impact.
Quick question, I see that you left room in the front of the trailer so the plywood goes to the base of the trailer and overlaps the plywood and then you can screw it to the bottom plywood. Why didn't you leave a gap for the sides so you don't have a place that water could Penetrate and an extra place to secure the sides? You're doing great work, I was just wondering.
I'm not 100% sure I understand your question, but I will do my best to answer. The bottom sheet of wood is sealed up with an automotive undercoating. Where the side walls meet the base, the join is sealed up with construction glue. Then my aluminum siding and trim wraps the corner to keep any moisture from working its way up to the wood. I also coated the whole trailer in KILZ anti-mildew anti-mold paint before putting my aluminum siding on.
Thanks so much for watching and asking questions!
WOW great job!
I'm looking for advice!
I bought a micro trailer "project" for my 65th birthday... I may have bit off more than I can chew! lol
I live in San Diego so I have a few month b4 wheather become an issue lol
the trailer has good bones but the man who started the build passed away... so the universe thought I should finish it!
anyway ... I'm currently researching what is best way to seal exterior?
also original builder framed and cut 1 window 26x32 in door in rear of trailer and just framed not yet cut 2 16x16 in windows in sides
ideally I'd like to put a galley hatch in rear and doors on sides ?
I'm currently looking for any advice or help anyone can offer 😁👍
I dont want to get out my violins ... I have some skills
the reason I'm doing this is because I am shooting survivor I actually stayed so busy b4 I I retired I didnt give myself time to think bout it lol
but bcuz of progression in my injuries... to eye and face
I now need a way to get out and battle my PTSD in a positive way 👍😁
any advice you or your peeps can offer would be VERY APPRECIATED ❣
I also thought maybe just do a big hatch door in rear where door is already cut then I can enter fine?
original builder was a hunter and fisherman
so he built 2 6in x 6ft sideout below rear door
I could use them for pull out galley area?
Janette, that is so awesome. Congrats on the camper project. Sounds like this project is a great thing to keep your mind and hands busy.
I like your plans. I prefer the big hatch in the rear and two side doors, but to cut back on costs you could potentially do one side door and a small window on the other side.
As for sealing it up, there are so many options. I went with aluminum, but I've seen people use Filon, truckbed liner, and other materials. If I were to build again, I would probably go with Filon. It looks easiest to work with compared to aluminum.
Good luck with your camper!
@FunkeAdventures I just installed a hatch, window, entry door this weekend
The exterior is now complete
Focused on Interior walls & flooring now ... any advice lol
Insulation is done ... but not sure best/easiest wall application materials
That is so exciting. I'm a big fan of this FRP (fiberglass reinforced panels) board. It is a breeze to clean and I think it looks nice, then. used PVC molding and trim to cover up the seams. It is fiberglass though, so I would take the same precautions with it like gloves, mask, safety glasses, etc. www.homedepot.com/p/Glasliner-4-ft-x-8-ft-White-090-FRP-Wall-Board-MFTF12IXA480009600/100389836@@janettebeck1120
Are you using standard 4x8 sheets of plywood? If so what are your rough measurements for the camper and interior cabin space? Looking at and watching your videos in depth is really assisting in the build of my current tiny camper!!
Hey, thanks for watching the videos and subscribing to the channel! I am using standard 4x8 sheets of plywood. The exterior of the camper roughly measures 5 ft 3 inches wide x 8 ft long x 4 ft 1.5 inch tall. The 1.5 inches extra on the height is the width of 2 sheets of plywood. For example, the height is one 4x8 sheet of plywood, with one sheet of 3/4 inch plywood butt up against it on the bottom and one on the top, making 4 ft 1.5 inches. Hope that makes sense.
The interior is roughly 45 inches tall x 60 inches wide x 80 inches long (fits a queen sized mattress perfectly). Then there is a 12 inch storage space in the back.
Feel free to reach out if you have anymore questions. You can find me on instagram @aaronfunke and can send me a DM with any questions.
waste of money and time i have a tent bigger and it only cost me $100. if you dont have room to stand and take a shower a trailer that small is worthless.
I bet your wife calls handymen to work on the house.@@jernone3849
@@jernone3849In your opinion
Quick question. What grade plywood are you using? My wife and i have been pricing 5x10 squaredrops. Thinking about building to keep the cost much lower than 20k.
Everything I read says spend the money and get a Marine Grade Plywood. You'll be happy 20 years down the road you did. I'm using a marine grade pressure treated plywood for the floor, to avoid any moisture problems from the underside.
I used mostly A/C plywood, but not pressure treated. 2 years ago, I spent around $5-6k to build this one. So you should definitely be able to keep the costs much lower than 20k.
I thought about using pressure treated, but I wasn't too keen on sleeping in a pressure treated box. I know pressure treated chemicals are probably much safer now than they used to be, but I errored on the side of health and focused on getting things sealed up properly.
Thanks for watching!
Do you have a link to that door and window?
I bought them here: www.teardroptrailerparts.com/doors.html
I called them to see if they had any scratch and dent doors, which they did, when I purchased. I got a few hundred dollars off that way.
It appears to me the “studs”!are not really load bearing. Is the wall design/construct sturdy enough for a cargo rack on top or a couple of kayaks?
You're right. Those "studs" provide some spacing for the insulation and give me space to run my wiring. They also give me a solid surface to screw my interior walls (frp board) onto. I add a homemade roof rack on top of the trailer. The roof rack is mounted directly over those exterior walls, so any weight from cargo like kayaks is put right over the strong exterior walls. This eliminates any load being put on the roof and keeps it from bowing down with cargo.
I hope that helps! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@@FunkeAdventures Thanks. I’m looking forward to the next video. I’m buying materials for my 1st build.
@@TheDouglash I'm going to do my best to get that next video out in the next week.
3/4" plywood?
Yup, it’s technically 23/32 inch, but I always say 3/4 inch. The 23/32 stuff is much cheaper for whatever reason.
I must have missed the thickness of the wall plywood, can you say again?
I always say that it is 3/4 inch plywood, but it actually is 23/32 inch plywood found at home depot.
What grade plywood ? Sanded or below ? Looks to be below with the knots
@@DeepSouthOverlander Here is a link to the plywood I used: www.homedepot.com/p/0-68-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-CMPC-A-C-Plywood-MAP902R0002P21/309749020
It is sanded on both sides, but only one side is "A" quality with little to no knots, which is the side I used for the exterior. The other side, is "C" quality and is the inside of the campers exterior walls and ends up getting covered by insulation anyway.
Thanks for the question!
ummmm wtf didnt you just put the first cut board on top????
and why didnt you fix your trailer???
Not sure if you are referring to the bow in the trailer, but if so, I just don't have the tools to be able to fix the bow. It was easier for me to build around the issue. It won't negatively affect the performance of the trailer and is not noticeable in the finished product. Thanks for watching!
@@FunkeAdventures gotcha. Check and make sure your axles and their geometry aren’t out of whack because it can cause issues down the road, especially under load. Q
The videos in this Playlist are not numbered, not in proper order, and not all here, which make the whole playlist useless.
@@Couchlover47 it's not spoon feeding you idiot, it's letting him know what needs to be done. Something ur stupid a$$ wouldn't understand.
Sorry if it is confusing. You might be looking at the wrong playlist. This one here is specific to this camper build. Everything is in proper order. The videos are not done and are being released as I finish them. Once they are all done, I will number them as part "x" of "y". Thanks for watching and commenting! ruclips.net/p/PL8XQZyHZqk3tvUG6t3RbA7lsIDpOVt77I
You’re a saint for entertaining such an absurd and selfish comment. People are so lazy. Great job and after watching 100s of these videos I can tell you that your approach is sound, simple and straight forward. You’re also very patient and great to listen. Thanks for the inspiration. Now I need a trailer chassis.
waste of money and time i have a tent bigger and it only cost me $100. if you dont have room to stand and take a shower a trailer that small is worthless. my truck bed has more room
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That trailer is designed to be towed by a small vehicle and its to sleep in. If you want a shower Jerry stay at the Hilton.