Awesome build, and great elevated bed. One thing I did in my deer-camper was put the hinge out from the wall the same distance as the thickness of the mattress. That way I could lock up the mattress along with the bed and have it totally out of the way.
One of the improvements I made to my cheap awning (a lot of these are sold in Australia by Kings 4WD Supacentre) was to drill a hole through the bottom of the poles and thread a loop of rope or wire through. You can then hook a tent peg through the loop which will hold the awning down in windy conditions. Great build by the way!😀
My door and fender's much like yours. I added a front deck same width as my fenders that goes down both sides and bolts to them. This provides a step for going in and out of the door... My Amazon fold down jacks are ok but don't lift as well as I'd like. I use the flashing-multi-colored rope lights around the awning. They're great.
Love your video. I will share one pretty soon. An idea for an extension of the galley would be to consider bolting on half a hurricane hinge to the side of your camper. Make sure the through bolts are located in the galley area to minimize possible water intrusion into your living quarters. Also, I used butyl tape between the hinge flange and the camper body to create a water tight seal. Used bolts instead of wood screws from my years of living on a sailboat. Your idea of unistrut is spot on and love it. For a power bank, have you considered the power banks from Goal Zero and likes? Great option if you are not needing a lot of power for typical land lubber amenities such as air conditioning, heaters and other typical home items. After living on a sailboat for many years, I have often found that many people try to recreate a house on a sailboat or in this case in a camper and end up never fully escaping.
Something that might help with the height of the door and also the table situation is building the floor up a few more inches and have table that can slide out of the back of the galley under the floor that you just raised might help you out a little
Great idea Chris. I've built another camper since this one and I have resolved the door issue. But I like your idea on the table slide out. I've considered it for this older build.
Much better audio this time around! I love the bunk bed you added. I think a lot of "overland" trailer manufactures dont understand that many people travel with their kids and pets. Seems like most manufactures build their trailers for a couple and not families.
Thanks for watching Jake. I completely agree with you. If our family gets any bigger we will have to get a rooftop tent too. Without the bunk we would be even more cramped in the camper.
Thanks for the update! Top hinge galley door is the craze but I like the side hinge doors with drop down counters that add work area! My side door is high like yours on purpose! Side frame extension the width of the fender serves as a step for climbing in and works well. Cargo rack is mount for the same awning you have.
Great Share - I first looked at pop up campers but they don't seem to give me the weather protection I was looking for, even though they get you up off the ground. Then looked at hard-side campers and I kept thinking they were more than I wanted/needed to tow around. Then I started catching onto the squaredrop/square top campers like yours and I have an almost brand new Tractor Supply 5.5 x 10 ft trailer I was done with - job was over, thinking about selling it. So, Shazam, now I see it's future - I have to learn how to weld well, though. I do see an advantage of having the camper removable from the trailer, on a demand basis - when needed. Just missing the welding skills and time - ha.
I totally understand that. I got someone to do the welding for me, but you’d be surprised how much you can do without welding. 5.5x10 could be a great size for the camper. Sounds like you are just about ready to dive in and start your build. Good luck!
Just watched again and have 'finished' my 4x6 cargo conversion, basically... An auto roof-rack holds the side awning and solar panels. Cooking is done under awning on a wooden folding table. I went AC instead of roof vent.
@@FunkeAdventures - My little cargo/camper hauls my scooter behind a 2009 Scion XD at 28mpg. Watching TV, in the AC, on a 6" mem foam mattress gets me to cooking breakfast on an induction cooktop under the 6x8 awning. 2000w gen backs up solar power to keep it all running!
Haha, thanks! It seemed like it was time for a tour update either way. I changed and added enough stuff that I felt justified in making a new one. Thanks for watching!
Maybe it’s different with these small campers, but corner jacks are usually for stabilizing, not leveling. You can twist your frame trying to use them to level.
Good point Matt. The jacks would definitely help stabilize the camper when it is unhooked from the truck. I've noticed that when I'm unhooked, the trailer shakes a lot more with minor movement in the middle of the night.
Great build...LOVE it! I have a suggestion, instead of using the stool to climb in have your welder weld some rock slider rails that go from the wheel well and taper to the front.
Great suggestion Joan! I’ve been think about installing a slide out step that gets stashed underneath the trailer frame when not in use. But the rock rails may be the way to go. Thanks for watching!
Great build. Congratulations. Once you live in it and use it you get a better feel for what works for you. Enjoyed your explanations for why you changed the things you did and for future improvements. 👍💪🤙⚡
Do you ever help people build trailers? I would love to build a trailer. But I feel I would need an extra hand. I’m very handy around home projects, but you have trailer experience.
That would be a dream job. Unfortunately I don't do that now. I have a full-time job elsewhere, but if I ever strike it rick, maybe I'll just travel around helping people with their trailer builds. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
This is great! So much goes much more work goes into it than you'd ever think. Were renovating an 86 Toyota motorhome over on our channel. Almost time to pull our hair out haha Keep it up! Cheers!
I have a utility trailer that I use almost weekly but want to build a "slide in" camper for it. Now knowing that you had to use the aluminum skin would you have gone with the 3/4 plywood or would you change it to 5/8? Also do you have any idea how much it weighs? My daily is a JKU Wrangler and is only rated to pull 3500 pounds so I’m trying to come up with ideas to save on weight and also make it able to be loaded/unloaded within 30-45 minutes. Thanks for your videos. They are inspiring!
These are all super great questions. I'm sorry it took me a little while to respond. We have been on family vacation and I just barely have had time to sit down and reply to comments. First off, just as an FYI. The slide in isn't always the easiest. Having a winch would definitely help. I've done it with a hand winch and also with a forklift. Forklift was definitely easier, but I made due with the hand winch. An electric winch would make it easier though. Most likely, any aluminum skin will get scratched up in the process. If you are ok with that, then no big deal. Otherwise, I would try to make the camper a little narrower to give yourself some "wiggle" room when sliding the camper on and off. Honestly, 5/8 plywood would work just fine, especially with the "framing" that I use (see my most recent build videos). If you take it slow, it shouldn't be too hard. This camper and trailer combined weighed 1300 lbs dry. With mattress, battery and other junk, I'd say it is just under 1500 lbs. Pretty light and totally pullable with a Wrangler. Let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks for being here and watching the videos!
I'm rebuilding a similar size Squaredrop and having a problem finding a mattress. You mentioned cutting yours. Can you explain? Thanks for all of the knowledge! Enjoyed this
Hi Nora, thanks for watching our video. This is the mattress I use. It is a memory foam mattress which makes it easy to cut (no metal wires. It’s also very comfortable. It has a cloth mattress protector on it the you can unzip to remove and wash. Then from there you can just cut the mattress to size. I really sharp razor blade or even kitchen knife would work well. When you’re done, just zip the mattress protector back on and squeeze it into your camper. Hope that helps!
I'm rebuilding a 1979 coachman from the ground up. It's a 20' tandem axle. I was considering a 1/2 treated plywood coated in flex seal. A previous utility trailer I built (4x6) that is how I built it and have had no problems. My question is if I put an exterior of plywood and then added an exterior of aluminum would it be to heavy? For a midsized suv to pull?
That is awesome. Sounds similar to what Joe and Emma Lee are doing with their Toyota RV. I love their channel BTW, you should check it out. www.youtube.com/@JoeandEmmaLee A 20' trailer is big for a midsized SUV no matter what, in my opinion. What was on the wall before? The added plywood and aluminum is going to be heavy so I would be cautious. But if you had a big enough vehicle hauling it (especially as a tandem axle) I thnk you'd be ok. Thank you so much for watching the video. I am interested to see how your coachman turns out!
You know you desperately weakened that trailer when you cut off the top rail. Perhaps you covered the fortifications in another video. Camper is awesome
Hey thanks for watching and for the feedback. I mentioned the improvements I made in this video around the 9:00 minute mark. I got the trailer reinforced and had the tongue wrapped, because I didn't want to have the weakened frame. These improvements made it identical to the other flatbed trailers without railing from the same manufacturer. I also go a little more into detail in this video: ruclips.net/video/bn9kkc9EfdQ/видео.html
It took me awhile to find a local manufacture/supplier. I ended up finding MetalWest to buy it here in Utah, but I know they have various locations across the country. Alternatively, there are a few sites online like RecPro, that sell it. You could also ask around at any local trailer builders (think enclosed cargo trailer). Good luck! And thanks for watching!
Thanks for the suggestion Dean. I actually did that in a previous build and it was not great. Aluminum expands and contracts quite a bit with the changing temperature from the sun and weather. So when it is glued, you get some unsightly waves and ripples in the aluminum. To combat that, I learned that most manufacturers who use aluminum actually hold the aluminum on with the trim and allow it to "float". That way it can expand and contract without the waves. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching James! Here are the vinyl inserts: amzn.to/3PhL3Gw Also here is the hurricane hinge I used: amzn.to/3ywOp1x I painted the hurricane hinge with a spray on truck bed liner.
Good eye. It still works good (although it doesn’t always get as warm as I’d like). But I built another camper and it will be going on that one instead. I’ve realized how nice it is to wash down the dog and our son when they get dirty. Our dog rolled in something smelly a few weeks back and I wished that I had installed the shower. Instead she just had to ride in the back of the truck. Luckily it was a cool weekend so she was ok.
Great question! Thanks for watching the video and subscribing to the channel. The camper weighs 1300 lbs dry and once all of the gear is added, it is just about 1500 lbs.
I did build it. And I just finished another one and recorded the whole process. I’m slowly getting the videos out. You can find them here: ruclips.net/p/PL8XQZyHZqk3tvUG6t3RbA7lsIDpOVt77I
Wire nuts are not appropriate or approved for automotive / camper applications … they are on your material list … you should rethink where they are used and replace with a proper wire connection
Great build. A project is never truly finished, is it! Just stumbled across this video, now about to check out the rest of the story :) Just cause you asked, if interested, here is mine… DIY Travel Trailer Camper WALK-THROUGH ruclips.net/video/W9ucjrMh0to/видео.html I really want to build another trailer. I had a ton of fun with the metal and know i could do better this time.
Awesome! I'm checking out the video now. I ended up building another one because I knew I could do it better the second time around. I'm slowly putting up a series of videos detailing the building process. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Hi Jorge. Thanks for watching the tour video. I am just finishing up a video series of another new trailer build, so be sure to check that out for more details on what materials I use and how I built it. I would estimate $5000-6000 for the whole build. It could be done cheaper, but I went for some more expensive components (brand new trailer bed, aluminum siding, frp interior walls, etc.)
Hey Tracey! Thanks for watching. I used 5 sheets of painted aluminum( 1 for each side, 1 for rear, 2 for roof). the diamond plate aluminum for the front section was purchased from www.cutsmetal.net and I purchase one sheet at 36 inches wide and one sheet 18 inches wide for the small angled section.
Great question. I don't think it is the paint. I just don't think that the raptor liner is meant to go straight onto wood. If I were to do it again, I would put down a layer of fiberglass first. I've seen a couple of trailer manufacturers since this that use raptor liner or rhino liner on their campers and they use a fiberglass substrate. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Have you built a camper trailer? We would love to see yours! Shoot us a comment with a link to photos or video of your build.
I can't get over how good the audio is in this video.
And how cool the camper is.
Get over it Brock. It’s not that big of a deal!
That usb charger on the outside of the camper for the cafe lights is a GAME CHANGER! ✨🖤
Just the fact that we have power while we are out camping is pretty convenient.
Awesome build, and great elevated bed. One thing I did in my deer-camper was put the hinge out from the wall the same distance as the thickness of the mattress. That way I could lock up the mattress along with the bed and have it totally out of the way.
One of the improvements I made to my cheap awning (a lot of these are sold in Australia by Kings 4WD Supacentre) was to drill a hole through the bottom of the poles and thread a loop of rope or wire through. You can then hook a tent peg through the loop which will hold the awning down in windy conditions.
Great build by the way!😀
That is a great idea! I'm always so worried to take my awning out even in a little breeze.
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
My door and fender's much like yours. I added a front deck same width as my fenders that goes down both sides and bolts to them. This provides a step for going in and out of the door... My Amazon fold down jacks are ok but don't lift as well as I'd like. I use the flashing-multi-colored rope lights around the awning. They're great.
All great ides!
Love your video. I will share one pretty soon. An idea for an extension of the galley would be to consider bolting on half a hurricane hinge to the side of your camper. Make sure the through bolts are located in the galley area to minimize possible water intrusion into your living quarters. Also, I used butyl tape between the hinge flange and the camper body to create a water tight seal. Used bolts instead of wood screws from my years of living on a sailboat. Your idea of unistrut is spot on and love it. For a power bank, have you considered the power banks from Goal Zero and likes? Great option if you are not needing a lot of power for typical land lubber amenities such as air conditioning, heaters and other typical home items. After living on a sailboat for many years, I have often found that many people try to recreate a house on a sailboat or in this case in a camper and end up never fully escaping.
Something that might help with the height of the door and also the table situation is building the floor up a few more inches and have table that can slide out of the back of the galley under the floor that you just raised might help you out a little
Great idea Chris. I've built another camper since this one and I have resolved the door issue. But I like your idea on the table slide out. I've considered it for this older build.
Thanks for watching my videos!
Much better audio this time around! I love the bunk bed you added. I think a lot of "overland" trailer manufactures dont understand that many people travel with their kids and pets. Seems like most manufactures build their trailers for a couple and not families.
Thanks for watching Jake. I completely agree with you. If our family gets any bigger we will have to get a rooftop tent too. Without the bunk we would be even more cramped in the camper.
Thanks for the update! Top hinge galley door is the craze but I like the side hinge doors with drop down counters that add work area! My side door is high like yours on purpose! Side frame extension the width of the fender serves as a step for climbing in and works well. Cargo rack is mount for the same awning you have.
Thanks for watching John. My next rear door will be the side hinge for sure.
Loving the videos so far. Just stumbled upon them. Looking to build something simple for my family just a little bigger for my family.
Love the USB ports!
Great Share - I first looked at pop up campers but they don't seem to give me the weather protection I was looking for, even though they get you up off the ground. Then looked at hard-side campers and I kept thinking they were more than I wanted/needed to tow around. Then I started catching onto the squaredrop/square top campers like yours and I have an almost brand new Tractor Supply 5.5 x 10 ft trailer I was done with - job was over, thinking about selling it. So, Shazam, now I see it's future - I have to learn how to weld well, though. I do see an advantage of having the camper removable from the trailer, on a demand basis - when needed. Just missing the welding skills and time - ha.
I totally understand that. I got someone to do the welding for me, but you’d be surprised how much you can do without welding. 5.5x10 could be a great size for the camper. Sounds like you are just about ready to dive in and start your build. Good luck!
That place looks like White Rock. Great trailer build.
spot on. It is white rock. Thanks for watching!
Just watched again and have 'finished' my 4x6 cargo conversion, basically... An auto roof-rack holds the side awning and solar panels. Cooking is done under awning on a wooden folding table. I went AC instead of roof vent.
AC in a little camper would be really nice. I'm sure you will enjoy that AC on hot days.
@@FunkeAdventures - My little cargo/camper hauls my scooter behind a 2009 Scion XD at 28mpg. Watching TV, in the AC, on a 6" mem foam mattress gets me to cooking breakfast on an induction cooktop under the 6x8 awning. 2000w gen backs up solar power to keep it all running!
Brilliant vid brother! Awesome build
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!
Wow looks great, that dark aluminum is absolutely a good idea, trailer well done
Thanks! I feel like we’ve made some good progress on this camper. Getting closer to perfect.
Super awesome. Well done!
I enjoyed your first video AND I enjoyed this update! THANKS for sharing.
Haha, thanks! It seemed like it was time for a tour update either way. I changed and added enough stuff that I felt justified in making a new one. Thanks for watching!
Very cool.
Thanks Brett!
This thing keeps getting better and better!!
Thanks homie!
Maybe it’s different with these small campers, but corner jacks are usually for stabilizing, not leveling. You can twist your frame trying to use them to level.
Good point Matt. The jacks would definitely help stabilize the camper when it is unhooked from the truck. I've noticed that when I'm unhooked, the trailer shakes a lot more with minor movement in the middle of the night.
I've been researching like crazy. Ramping up to start my build. Love all your ideas. Sick bro!
Well done sir
Thanks! It was a fun project. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Nice video man!
Thanks Austin! I appreciate the support!
Great build...LOVE it! I have a suggestion, instead of using the stool to climb in have your welder weld some rock slider rails that go from the wheel well and taper to the front.
Great suggestion Joan! I’ve been think about installing a slide out step that gets stashed underneath the trailer frame when not in use. But the rock rails may be the way to go. Thanks for watching!
Very nice camper. Love the inside and the bunk bed.
Thanks so much! It’s very comfy and we get a good night sleep most nights.
Great build. Congratulations. Once you live in it and use it you get a better feel for what works for you. Enjoyed your explanations for why you changed the things you did and for future improvements. 👍💪🤙⚡
Thanks for watching! I'm excited to see what you end up doing for your build!
Do you ever help people build trailers? I would love to build a trailer. But I feel I would need an extra hand. I’m very handy around home projects, but you have trailer experience.
That would be a dream job. Unfortunately I don't do that now. I have a full-time job elsewhere, but if I ever strike it rick, maybe I'll just travel around helping people with their trailer builds.
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
get a bubble level for when you level the trailer
Amazing audio! Love hearing that crisp clean voice 🙌🏼
Haha, it's nothing too incredible, but it's hard to get a recording studio out in the desert.
Love this Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching the video!
Very Nice and the audio was great.
Roger, it was so nice of you to come back and watch my second attempt. Thanks for your patience!
This is great! So much goes much more work goes into it than you'd ever think. Were renovating an 86 Toyota motorhome over on our channel. Almost time to pull our hair out haha Keep it up! Cheers!
Very cool! I just subscribed to your channel. I'm excited to see the renovation of your motorhome! Good luck!
Thank you, appreciate it! Following your journeys too!
Nice job! Love it.
Thanks Phil!
I have a utility trailer that I use almost weekly but want to build a "slide in" camper for it. Now knowing that you had to use the aluminum skin would you have gone with the 3/4 plywood or would you change it to 5/8? Also do you have any idea how much it weighs? My daily is a JKU Wrangler and is only rated to pull 3500 pounds so I’m trying to come up with ideas to save on weight and also make it able to be loaded/unloaded within 30-45 minutes. Thanks for your videos. They are inspiring!
These are all super great questions. I'm sorry it took me a little while to respond. We have been on family vacation and I just barely have had time to sit down and reply to comments.
First off, just as an FYI. The slide in isn't always the easiest. Having a winch would definitely help. I've done it with a hand winch and also with a forklift. Forklift was definitely easier, but I made due with the hand winch. An electric winch would make it easier though. Most likely, any aluminum skin will get scratched up in the process. If you are ok with that, then no big deal. Otherwise, I would try to make the camper a little narrower to give yourself some "wiggle" room when sliding the camper on and off. Honestly, 5/8 plywood would work just fine, especially with the "framing" that I use (see my most recent build videos). If you take it slow, it shouldn't be too hard.
This camper and trailer combined weighed 1300 lbs dry. With mattress, battery and other junk, I'd say it is just under 1500 lbs. Pretty light and totally pullable with a Wrangler. Let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks for being here and watching the videos!
I'm rebuilding a similar size Squaredrop and having a problem finding a mattress. You mentioned cutting yours. Can you explain?
Thanks for all of the knowledge! Enjoyed this
Hi Nora, thanks for watching our video.
This is the mattress I use. It is a memory foam mattress which makes it easy to cut (no metal wires. It’s also very comfortable.
It has a cloth mattress protector on it the you can unzip to remove and wash. Then from there you can just cut the mattress to size. I really sharp razor blade or even kitchen knife would work well. When you’re done, just zip the mattress protector back on and squeeze it into your camper.
Hope that helps!
Queen Mattress: amzn.to/3GQt5Ih
Love your videos and camper!
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I'm rebuilding a 1979 coachman from the ground up. It's a 20' tandem axle. I was considering a 1/2 treated plywood coated in flex seal. A previous utility trailer I built (4x6) that is how I built it and have had no problems. My question is if I put an exterior of plywood and then added an exterior of aluminum would it be to heavy? For a midsized suv to pull?
That is awesome. Sounds similar to what Joe and Emma Lee are doing with their Toyota RV. I love their channel BTW, you should check it out. www.youtube.com/@JoeandEmmaLee
A 20' trailer is big for a midsized SUV no matter what, in my opinion. What was on the wall before? The added plywood and aluminum is going to be heavy so I would be cautious. But if you had a big enough vehicle hauling it (especially as a tandem axle) I thnk you'd be ok.
Thank you so much for watching the video. I am interested to see how your coachman turns out!
You know you desperately weakened that trailer when you cut off the top rail. Perhaps you covered the fortifications in another video.
Camper is awesome
Hey thanks for watching and for the feedback. I mentioned the improvements I made in this video around the 9:00 minute mark. I got the trailer reinforced and had the tongue wrapped, because I didn't want to have the weakened frame. These improvements made it identical to the other flatbed trailers without railing from the same manufacturer. I also go a little more into detail in this video: ruclips.net/video/bn9kkc9EfdQ/видео.html
Can you tell me what plans you used? I just cant find good plans for a 4x6 squaredrop. Thanks
How did you find the aluminum sheeting for the outer shell
It took me awhile to find a local manufacture/supplier. I ended up finding MetalWest to buy it here in Utah, but I know they have various locations across the country. Alternatively, there are a few sites online like RecPro, that sell it. You could also ask around at any local trailer builders (think enclosed cargo trailer).
Good luck! And thanks for watching!
Looks like you didn't glue your metal wrap on the outside. That would have been a very good thing to do.
Thanks for the suggestion Dean. I actually did that in a previous build and it was not great. Aluminum expands and contracts quite a bit with the changing temperature from the sun and weather. So when it is glued, you get some unsightly waves and ripples in the aluminum. To combat that, I learned that most manufacturers who use aluminum actually hold the aluminum on with the trim and allow it to "float". That way it can expand and contract without the waves.
Thanks for watching!
@@FunkeAdventures thanks for your experience and advice on this.
what size gas pistons did you get for the kitchen door
Did you paint the hurricane hinge? Also, where did you find the vinyl insert for it?
Thanks for watching James!
Here are the vinyl inserts: amzn.to/3PhL3Gw
Also here is the hurricane hinge I used: amzn.to/3ywOp1x
I painted the hurricane hinge with a spray on truck bed liner.
Noticed the hot water tube wasnt put back on the roof, did it not work out to good, problems, way to make it better?
Good eye. It still works good (although it doesn’t always get as warm as I’d like). But I built another camper and it will be going on that one instead. I’ve realized how nice it is to wash down the dog and our son when they get dirty. Our dog rolled in something smelly a few weeks back and I wished that I had installed the shower. Instead she just had to ride in the back of the truck. Luckily it was a cool weekend so she was ok.
@@FunkeAdventures looks great either way. following
ruclips.net/video/Cv3pGK3RpWA/видео.html
This is where we're at now. It's been a lot of fun!
Looks great!
Nice camper! How much does it weigh?
Great question! Thanks for watching the video and subscribing to the channel. The camper weighs 1300 lbs dry and once all of the gear is added, it is just about 1500 lbs.
Did you build this squaredrop camper? If so, have a build video?
I did build it. And I just finished another one and recorded the whole process. I’m slowly getting the videos out. You can find them here: ruclips.net/p/PL8XQZyHZqk3tvUG6t3RbA7lsIDpOVt77I
Where did you get the bunk bed attachment?
Thanks for watching! I built it with a piano hinge and a piece of 3/4 inch plywood.
Wire nuts are not appropriate or approved for automotive / camper applications … they are on your material list … you should rethink where they are used and replace with a proper wire connection
Great build. A project is never truly finished, is it! Just stumbled across this video, now about to check out the rest of the story :)
Just cause you asked, if interested, here is mine…
DIY Travel Trailer Camper WALK-THROUGH
ruclips.net/video/W9ucjrMh0to/видео.html
I really want to build another trailer. I had a ton of fun with the metal and know i could do better this time.
Awesome! I'm checking out the video now. I ended up building another one because I knew I could do it better the second time around. I'm slowly putting up a series of videos detailing the building process.
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Hello, how much was the cost of everything?? Thanks
Hi Jorge. Thanks for watching the tour video. I am just finishing up a video series of another new trailer build, so be sure to check that out for more details on what materials I use and how I built it. I would estimate $5000-6000 for the whole build. It could be done cheaper, but I went for some more expensive components (brand new trailer bed, aluminum siding, frp interior walls, etc.)
Hey Jorge, I just finished a video about all of the costs of building my latest camper. Hopefully it helps! ruclips.net/video/08_xu-ojSGk/видео.html
How many sheets of aluminum did u use to build this?
Hey Tracey! Thanks for watching. I used 5 sheets of painted aluminum( 1 for each side, 1 for rear, 2 for roof). the diamond plate aluminum for the front section was purchased from www.cutsmetal.net and I purchase one sheet at 36 inches wide and one sheet 18 inches wide for the small angled section.
Materials list?
You can find the materials in this video series: ruclips.net/p/PL8XQZyHZqk3tvUG6t3RbA7lsIDpOVt77I
Are you out of utah
Yup!
Why do you think the bed liner paint didn’t work and cracked? Poor prep, poor quality paint, etc
Great question. I don't think it is the paint. I just don't think that the raptor liner is meant to go straight onto wood. If I were to do it again, I would put down a layer of fiberglass first. I've seen a couple of trailer manufacturers since this that use raptor liner or rhino liner on their campers and they use a fiberglass substrate.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Nice camper! How much does it weigh?
The camper weighs 1300 lbs dry and once all of the gear is added, it is just about 1500 lbs