How to Build a DIY Travel Trailer - Dinette, Bed, Cabinets and more (Part 6)
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Today I'm building the front convertible dinette and sleeping area in the DIY Travel Trailer Project. The Dinette includes a table with seating that converts to a bed and also has a drawer and some flip up storage under the seating. I also added some vinyl flooring and cabinets above the dinette that will also double as the distribution area for the 12V wiring.
Next up on the Travel trailer project will be to run the 12v wiring, add interior lighting, add a coupler and weight distribution/sway control, and finally build the kitchen area. After that will be to take her camping!
Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions!
Joe
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I wish I could be fortunate enough to have an intelligent creative friend like you.
You're a great dad ... God bless you and your sweet family
Thank you BMP! I appreciate that... I try my best, but am trying to be better each day too! God Bless you and your family too!
I like the dark gray contrast of the table mechanism
thank you!
If I ever build a camper this is the guy I want helping me. Everything looks solid and looks like better than factory made.
Good idea with the pullout drawer.
I like all the aluminum trim
thanks Todd, me too :D
Amazing and very professional work I can foresee plenty of family camping ⛺️ trips 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you Fadsad! I appreciate you watching and yes, there are plenty of trips getting planned! We are so excited!!!!
Looking good Joe. The aluminum trim finishes it off really nicely.
Thanks Wayne! I really liked the aluminum as well!
I think that's a great lesson. Sometimes you have to take a step back and take a look at the project. Taking that extra time to make sure you have something that works and your satisfied with is priceless. Great work, Joe!👍
Yes, for sure! I've all to often powered through to get something just workable and regretted it...and really wanted to do it right on this one... I guess my old age is at least increasing my wisdom. Thank you Jim!
Like the slight leaning back on the seat backs! Nice!
thanks! that was one of the things that I couldn't accomplish with the original cushions... and I think makes it really comfortable :)
How did you build the lean for the back seat? Wished there was more details on how to do the angle.
Really enjoyed this one. You hit the nail on the head about not necessarily being a bad thing to step back and reassess your approach to solving a problem. Good job, keep em coming.
Thank you so much Ben! It was tough stop and add time to the project... but looking back now... totally worth the extra effort!
I have 2 10' shelves in my living room held up with 4 of those exact brackets on each. I had my 220lb friend swing on the shelves after I hung them and it held just fine. I love how strong they are, and that they were the cheapest brackets HD had.
The only change I think I would make would be a horizontal cleat for the table top to rest on when it's down as a bed. Those short vertical ones may wind up poking someone in the calves more than a horizontal one would. I really like your build, you have great skills and are definitely making a much better trailer than you could ever buy! Linda and I send our best.
Thank you! I appreciate that :)
regarding the support cleat... I actually thought of that first... but the reason I went with the vertical ones is so there would be some space where nothing was behind your leg, versus the horizontal would be along the fully length. But only time will tell I guess... if there end up being bothersome I'll add a horizontal cleat :D
Looking good. I'm anxious to see your solar set up.✅
thank you Tamara! I'm excited to get it to that point..... because that means I'll be very close to using it!!!! :)
About to rebuild mine. Like how yours is more updated and modern looking with the straight angled line instead of curved as mine is. Will go with that design for my side pieces as well.
So cute when your little one is lying down with the toes a wiggling! lol. It is really shaping up!
I'm really enjoying this build series on the camp trailer. I've been think of doing something like this for some time now and it is giving me some insights. Keep it up when done I would be interested in a price break down.
Thanks Matt! If you are thinking about building a trailer I can't recommend the forum tnttt.com (teardrops and tiny travel trailers).... Its mostly folks like you and I that have built all sorts of amazing home built trailers. LOTS of great info there! I haven't posted in years but have been meaning to throw this build on there when I'm done. Just a great site.
As for a cost break down... I may do something on this at the end. But it will be very general as a lot of things have broad ranges in prices and I there are so many different options that can span that price greatly. But I will likely do something on that and maybe contrast it to a used one versus a new. I can tell you now that a used one is likely a better value to get a trailer considering the time I have invested into this... but I'm still trending way better than buying a new one. haha.. not sure if that made sense or not :)
When is the ceiling coming as well
Love the trailer built ins!!! They look professional, comfortable and the storage and moving mechanisms are fantastic!!! As always your work is impressive, creative and inspiring 🤟🏼
Thanks so much JewDd89! It was a lot of seeing what would fit right in that space and I was really not liking the first version... but am now super happy with the result
Reminds me of the Edison/light bulb invention story. You just need to see/test the results of your ideas in action to be able to improve upon them.
Looking good so far well done
thank you!
Nicely done. Gave me some ideas for ours. Thank you.
You do better work than most US RV manufacturers.
Awesome built.
thank you Jesse!
We got many funs and knowledges from your amazing vedio of making a van,thank you very much our handsome engineer and your sweet families. great!
Great project! I'd use that trim bracket over the table mechanism as a place to screw in a slim organizer for putting things like salt and pepper in or cutlery, or even cellphones and personal effects for when you are sleeping. I'd want to add charging ports.
Looks Great, love the R&D, the only thing I would take further is have the table leg mounted to the bottom of the table and fold down with a locking hinge in the middle.
Thanks! Now that is a good idea... I thought of having it swing from the bottom of the table back... but there wasn't the room... but I really do like that idea of it folding with a lockable hinge... that would keep it off the floor too :)
You are a wonderful craftsman
thank you Sally!
Still loving the entire build process ! Taking time and adapting as you go is great. Very much looking forward to the rest of it. Thanks for sharing your build in such detail !
You are a master craftsman sir. So, so impressive. The attention to detail and precision is remarkable. This is not something anyone would ever believe was made at home by a single person. Just wow. If youre ever in north Tx id sure love to have your help on my projects. Two thumbs up.
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No one gives this much information.
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You love these things like me, man.
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Thanks again
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Very neat, that angle metal makes all the difference in finishing off and providing a solid corner that would otherwise be prone to damage. How about an internal shelf just above the pull out draw to provide a bit more storage.
Thanks! I really liked how the trim dressed and finished it up as well
As for a shelf in that space.. that it is a great idea... it is a spot that can't really be used and would give a bit of exttra utility! thank you John for the idea! :)
Outstanding work. The table - bunk combo turned out great. Your modifications really made a difference.
thank you Bob!
Awesome video looks great !!!😀😀😀😀
Thanks N Vaglia!
I like it , looks like what I had in mind for my plans, beautiful family , safe travels
Thank you for explaining something that has Stumpt me for 3 weeks
Nice! 😊 Similar to a yacht interior dinette. May I suggest attaching the table leg to the bottom of the table. Have it hinge and lock under the table. Get leg off the floor. It’s a toe stubbing hazard. Have a wide Velcro strip sewn to back and bottom cushions. Then tack on corresponding loop pieces to wood. This will anchor the cushions.
Thanks Reggie, much appreciated! :D regarding the leg, I actually tried to have the leg swing from under the table back... but there wasn't enough room to swing back.... and there would still need to be something on the floor for it to lock into.
I like your build so far. If it were me. I'd turn the front table support leg in 90 degrees.That ways it would make getting in better.With no chance for tripping getting in or out. Not sure how long the leg is or how deep the seats are tho. So it may not work. Also when you put your ceiling up. You could use those little decorative washers.Like you see in mobile homes.They'll give a bit more holding power to your screws. While giving a decorative touch to the ceiling as well.
Nice work; the table mechanism is really cool making the dinette functional as a dining area converting to a roomy bed. I think your modification to the back-rest was a good idea and looks much more comfortable than the original back. Roof lockers look good and make for good storage space.
You make it look easy..all the precise cuts and angles where I can barely attach two pieces of wood together!! haha..I plan to build out a cargo van into a camper and move to west TX to build my own cabin...I have a long way to go!!
Good Channel! Many things like building a travel trailer, harvesting rainwater etc. I found answers here.
Great job, beautiful family and thank you for sharing another informative video.
Thank you Daniel! We are really excited to be getting close to using it! :D
You can rest easy about the flooring. I have that exact same flooring in my kitchen. It has been 9 years since I installed it and it's held up perfectly. So you'll get many years of use out of it especially in a travel trailer that you're not going to be in everyday.
Very nice to update on your project. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Aloha
Thanks Myles! and aloha back to you! :D
Looking wonderful! Very well thought out and modified... you’re family looks great in it too!
Thanks Steff! We fit perfectly... but one more kid would make it tight.. haha :)
It’s called bunk beds.... 😉
I put that same floor in a friend's 5th wheel. It takes some real abuse and still looks great after a few years. He is a contractor and let's construction workers live in it when on the road or away from home on the job.
awesome! makes me feel better about the purchase :)
Such good work, not many are able to create a trailer better than most dealers can offer even new.
Very creative solution to the table support issue!
I love the functionality built in to a small space. Can not wait for next video.
Thank you TEK! I appreciate that! and I can't wait to get the next videos out to you guys... because it will mean that I will be that much closer to using it :)
The trailer looks great, I love that table mechanism. Good stuff.
Thank you Raynola! That mechanism was a sweet find on ebay for $99 shipped to me. I was looking at the van and boat table legs that retract and they were all into the 250-300+ range. so I feel good with this one, even it it required a little customization
CAn you share the name of the part and model number so we can source?
A double purpose while relaxing you can store some stuff in nice 👍
yes for sure!Thank you Warren!
Great enginuity and workmanship.
You laying down on your side and batting your eyes, had me in stitches!!!!
Wow! Super professional table/bed and cabinetry! I love how you changed the cushions to make them more comfortable and functional for your particular needs. 👍
Thank you Mae! I appreciate that :)
your getting there Joe, you must be itching to get it out on the road. roll on the holidays
Oh, yes, I am itching for sure! haha.... hoping this spring might see the first couple trips :)
Awesome idea, i am going to take it in to prqctice,
I put that flooring in our house as a replacement for the cat and dog-pee filled carpet from the previous owner. I did the install despite having a degenerative bone disease that eventually made me permanently disabled. It was supposed to be a short term stop-gap until we could get new flooring installed by a professional; the vinyl planking is still in the house, it's very durable. It was easy despite my legs and we used a different colour, I'm a fan!
Great build Joe 🔧🔩👊👍!!!
thank you Lebron! :D
Very nice. 👍
thanks Sterling!
Very nice job. One these hot summer days I'll get my camper fixed or traded in.
Chris from Missouri
Thanks Chris! Maybe put her up for sale and use the funds to look for one that might be closer to the usable stage. I know I've read about folks selling old dilapidated 'sought after' campers like vintage shastas and airstreams and turning the money around into a much newer and more livable one. Of course the depends on it yours is sought after by folks wanting that particular model
Great video. Thanks
thanks Todd!
Beautiful family brother.
Great job on table and benches; I like them better that way as well.
Thank you Darryl! Always love hearing from you!
Hello, I'm from Brazil and I'm short on all your videos and my favorite was when you built the treiller. hug,
I've been wondering what Clint Black has been up to, now I know, building campers! Nice work :)
Great looking trailer. Doing well!
Wow your daughter is getting big! I remember the early episodes when she was soo much younget... they grow up fast!
Keep up the good work from Australia
Thanks Rodney! Yes, they do..... way too fast! My little baby is getting to be a little girl. All the more reason to get this done ASAP... so we can have lots more memories of camping while shes young :D
Love your ATTENTION TO DETAIL and YOUR PATIENCE!!!!!!!!! You're a TRUE CRAFTSMAN with an excellent foresight into what you expect your build to look like when complete. All of your builds are masterpieces. You should be very proud of yourself. Being a long time cabinet maker myself,,,I've got to say,,you do it correctly,,,,BUT DUDE,,,,,SERIOUSLY!!!!! YOU'VE GOT SOME MAJOR $$$$$$$$$$$ BIG BUCKS tied up in that trailer. I do hope you'll tally up all your receipts and give those watching who don't know what tradesmen like us know,,is an approximation as to what kind of dollar $$$$$$ figure you've got tied up in your very cool camping trailer........please,,I gotta know......I've got an idea and I want to see if I'm close. Again,,,BEAUTIFUL BUILD,,,you're a talented carpenter,plumber,and electrician. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Great job....
thanks Erick!
Nicely done
thanks Alan!
Nice craftsmanship. You can build a camper and people see you going down the road and think you're going camping. If I were to build a camper people would see it and think I was going to the scrap yard.
Thank you Bob! But I'm sure it would be fine... one step at a time... haha... and on that note, if you ever did want to build a camping.... the site tnttt.com is a great forum where a lot folks build all sorts of campers DIY style ! :)
Joe
That dinette area came out awesome, the table mechanism is very nice.
Very nice!
thanks Tornado!
We loved the table support and the overall look of the build!! Loving the way the trailer project is coming together!!
Thank you! I'm very happy with the progress so far! Long but worth it when we are using it :D
btw... I'm going to be doing some more shipping container shop projects very soon too! :)
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You have some serious skills there and pay off is to enjoy family trip doesn't get much better dude
Nice work !
Thanks MGO!
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Great creativity! I need to make a table bed for my semi sleeper truck
You've done an amazing job thank you for your honesty and transparency enjoy your camper
Nice workshop. Your videos are very informative and helps to give a good idea of how much is involved with the build of a travel trailer.
For your next project: look at the older VW Westphalia table floor-mount...a simple, nearly-flush threaded floor-plate you screw your table leg into. Owned my "Westy" for many years and it never failed. I do appreciate your handy work though!
The build is looking great, you are really doing a wonderful job.
Thank you Steven! there are a lot of mistakes along the way but I'm happy with the progress :)
On our rv unit. The table leg folds up and it stores on the bottom side of table top. Simple bracket attached to the floor as a guide for the bottom of the support leg. This would eliminate your leg from being a toe hazard. Just an option.
I did think about having it attach to the top but there wasn't the room for it to swing back... it was about an inch too long. But it would be probably the better way to go :)
Super. Powodzenia.
Thank you!
Absolutely amazing build. This makes me think. Maybe I can do something similar with scrap material. You're an animal when it comes to high quality builds. Maybe I can come close with a cheap build. Cheers
nice job
thank you!
Hey, great vids, was a good guide for my own build , thanks again!!
Very PROFESSIONAL nice job. Not sure you need that middle bar since you had pins going through wall as well. But very nice.
Thank you! as for the support leg... the table will stand fine with out it, but in case someone leans on it I don't want all that force bending against the sliding side... the shelf brackets only go about 1/3 of the table and in case someone leans on the end I don't want the sliding portion getting bent out of shape. More of a precaution :D
Nice very nice set up you built.
Thanks CR! Its a work in progress but coming along with each week... thanks for watching the build!
joe
Coming together!
Yes thank you! slowly, but coming along each day :)
Damn! Amazing how you make it look so easy, when there is so much involved! Nice work & Thanks for sharing!
You have done one heck of a beautiful job building this camper and everything I see you do is in such detail very impressive
Clint Black! Howdy! Thank You
Nice change looks great
Thanks Brad!
Looking good Joe.
Thank you John!
Very nice video! Looks like Dad, Mom and daughter are nearly ready to go camping! Love it! :)
Thanks MMx3! ;)
I liked your work, your performance and the excellent imaging system with your movement. Thank you for this excellent video, and you are a good man and worthy of appreciation and respect 👍
Thank you so much Moss Kam! I appreciate that :D
Cool setup Joe. I like the table folding mechanism. Also, nice way to make the stops. Looks like they are very sturdy.
I watch all videos from beginning. It is a good job. Have fun with your trailer with family 👍.
The metal corner at both seat possible hazard in sliding in and out off seating area. If cushion remove it's not a great concept. Possible rounding edge. Same for the drawer metal corners. Yes your satisfied. It's just I'm a mom and I wouldn't leave my kids in that trailer for they tend to climb into onto cushions? Seating seam to be next to a sharp pointed edge. Also the that drawer left open its trip pointed hazard waiting to happen. But everything else is awesome layout.
all edges have been sanded but I understand your concern :)
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The Kreg jigs made construction so easy and strong.