DIY Camper Build : Demo & Framing - Episode 1

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  • Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
  • Well that escalated quickly...I'm back with a big reno project! Stay tuned for the next episode where we will be adding windows, siding, and painting the exterior!
    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    2:04 Demo
    3:47 Build
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Комментарии • 164

  • @satisfiedcrunch2445
    @satisfiedcrunch2445 Год назад +256

    We need part 2 please

  • @hannahgracy5301
    @hannahgracy5301 Год назад +96

    i would highly recommend doing a murphy bed, to help maximize your space

  • @Finlanderfive
    @Finlanderfive Год назад +29

    Want to see the part two. Really interesting video.

  • @jessi330
    @jessi330 9 месяцев назад +6

    The trailer base was not calculated to hold solid OSB walls and 2x4 construction when before it was vinyl and canvas. That's a considerable weight add. If you're not moving it anywhere that's fine. I'd be very nervous taking that on the road.

  • @melissabean9747
    @melissabean9747 Год назад +19

    Can't wait for part 2!!!

  • @madisynngarza2294
    @madisynngarza2294 Год назад +11

    this is literally so cool

  • @SnickerFoodle
    @SnickerFoodle Год назад +15

    I would love to do something like this in the future! The framework already looks so good!

  • @GarthM-fe8bs
    @GarthM-fe8bs Год назад +8

    Lots of do-it-yourselfers posting their videos of tent trailer conversions but most don't first offer a disclaimer. Word of caution is necessary. Read my comment so you fully understand it! You'll find that what it all boils down to is your own personal liability for doing such a thing for what is later to be a registered and insured vehicle. Now then..........Doesn't appear to be a 2nd video but it really doesn't matter. Most important thing to remember is that one should be very careful about adding weight to something that was designed and manufactured to specs. for the axle and suspension as well as the tire load(s). I've done 6 conversions, all were originally tent trailers. There's a reason they aren't insulated nor do they originally utilize much more than 1X2's for framing. Pop-up roof weighs approx. 100-200 lbs. for even the larger units. Remove that and start adding much much more for the project and you're exceeding what the whole trailer and frame was designed to carry. Trailer manuals describe how to load up the contents since one is advised to evenly distribute the weight of ALL contents over the axle due to specific requirements for tongue weight (should usually be 10% of total or g.v.w.r.). Notice where the actual axle is positioned? Years of planning and design goes into making such an RV and it all has to work for a variety of tow vehicles and also accepting to a novice or beginner who might gamble on towing it and their family to a campsite.This is a great idea and project but do be very careful if planning on trailering such a unit often. If only towing to a permanent spot or seasonal and it might get towed twice per year, not that much of an issue. Obviously not as aerodynamic as true travel trailers but this project can work as is, for the camping part. Not as much for the towing part though. When deciding to use 2x4's or 2x3's, do yourself a favour and weigh EVERYTHING you add to that frame. I'm talking about all screws, nails, wires, interior and exterior wall materials, paint (yes, that can of it does weigh something) etc.There's a reason it's all spelled out in an owner's manual and ALL specs. are noted. It's actually a law or regulations since they are meant to be towed on public roads. D.O.T. or Department of Transport. TENT trailers are meant to be light(er), they're tents, on a frame. If you overload the suspension, once it's hooked up to a small ball coupler, you'll definitely notice a lot more sway on a conversion and that you would NEVER experience on a true travel trailer with a single axle. After a certain length and a dual axle is required. Don't forget as well, even smaller SUV's or decent 4-door vehicles can pull the lightweight tent type and most don't have an auxilliary braking system if under approximately 2000 lbs. total trailer weight (that's THE whole trailer from tires up, INCLUDING contents/gear). So, add an additional vehicle behind your towing one and no brakes on that RV? Gonna be a big problem since your only connection is either a 1 7/8" or 2" ball and in the event you slam on your tow vehicle's brakes for an emergency, you'll have an additional vehicle trying to push the one in front. Anyone who has towed a trailer can relate as one goes down a hill and without additional brakes, can tell how the trailer weight actually "pushes" down towards the vehicle. SECONDARY or AUXILLIARY brakes are a necessity on large, heavy pull-behinds. Kudos for your project and build and it seemed to turn out okay BUT readers should realize that there's a lot more to keeping everyone else who share the road with you, safe since many a trailer has had or caused an accident due to it being unsafe to tow. P.S. torsion (flex) axles or leafspring suspension? Both have their own specific purposes. Watch someone towing a trailer in front of you on the highway, it's easy to spot a torsion flex axle setup as opposed to the leafspring type. Do note as well, once you modify something like a tent trailer to a travel type and you possibly get into an accident, your insurer is going to be looking closely at it all. Liability: check that out because if you modified what was originally intended to be a lightweight and easy tow-behind, make sure it's certifed as being as safe as the one that was required to be, from the manufacturer. D.O.T. certified. Check out other conversions where some show it being towed and even bouncing around on their own property. I've pulled trailers as small as 8-footers, all the way up to 32-foot fifth wheels and most were quite stable but to make a tent trailer so top heavy is very unsafe. Trust me, if you're a novice it isn't as simple as dropping on what is essentially a shed, on a frame.

    • @jesusrodrigues2471
      @jesusrodrigues2471 Год назад +1

      Can you direct me to a professional on RUclips that I could see how they build?

  • @onevaj
    @onevaj Год назад +18

    Part two please!😊

  • @capricris7672
    @capricris7672 Год назад +8

    Saw the Short, love it. I can't wait to see how it all turns out. Very cool 😎.

  • @UrLocalPretzell
    @UrLocalPretzell Год назад +5

    Idk but your channel really spells out “you can build anything you like if you just put your mind to it” lol

  • @luisaraujo4708
    @luisaraujo4708 Год назад +29

    A nice project and I’m looking forward to more episodes. I’m very curious about the weight you’re adding to those tires and axel with the OSB, siding, windows, door, and future interior features.

    • @GarthM-fe8bs
      @GarthM-fe8bs Год назад +6

      They've exceeded what the manufactuer intended. One of my conversions that exceeded the ratings, had an upgraded axle and suspension. ALL trailer manuals spell out how much one can load up for contents/gear, all specify that it needs to be followed due to the original D.O.T. certification which was placed on the recreational vehicle prior to it being made available to "A" consumer. Frames are welded and they too have certain tolerances or max. loads for them.

    • @luisaraujo4708
      @luisaraujo4708 Год назад +1

      Three points:
      I have built a number of custom trailers in my time so I’m familiar not only with load ratings for tires and axles, but also load distribution.
      You admit you’ve exceeded the manufacturer’s weigh ratings for the tires and axle and you seem to be ok with that. Alrighty then..
      I lost interest in this project when, after subscribing, there was no followup video(s) in the following 4 months.
      Good luck.

    • @jessi330
      @jessi330 9 месяцев назад

      @@luisaraujo4708 The person who replied to you is NOT the author of the video. They are someone who just agrees with you on what they did.

    • @luisaraujo4708
      @luisaraujo4708 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@jessi330, I’ve moved on pretty quickly when there were no updates to the story.

  • @amara560
    @amara560 Год назад +9

    So much work in one video! Looking forward to the next part :)

  • @dudevic4206
    @dudevic4206 Год назад +6

    This is such a good idea to have an affordable diy camper

  • @selfesteem3447
    @selfesteem3447 Год назад +4

    Looking forward to part 2.

  • @niquawilliams1302
    @niquawilliams1302 Год назад +3

    Waiting for the next episode 🎉❤

  • @angelhmar8157
    @angelhmar8157 Год назад +8

    afte this can you please give us a tour of your house🥰 i just want to see how all your diy home decor looks in a bigger picture

  • @cherylfarrell1638
    @cherylfarrell1638 6 месяцев назад

    You two are doing an excellent job. Congratulations to be a fantastic memory in decades to come.

  • @KnitBone
    @KnitBone Год назад +4

    I'm so glad you wore masks while renovating a water damaged piece. Some people I watch don't and then slowly end up getting sicker and sicker not knowing they have mold toxicity illness

  • @Queeny_Rini
    @Queeny_Rini 11 месяцев назад +4

    Where'-s part 2? It's been 11 months since you posted this. I MUST know how it looks at the end, all your projects are really cute.

  • @Prudence-on-the-Path
    @Prudence-on-the-Path Год назад +4

    Where is part 2? I can’t take the suspense! 😂

  • @jenniferscanlon210
    @jenniferscanlon210 Год назад +2

    Just started fallowing you. And I’m loving every video! I’ll make sure I like them all.

  • @susansavage9717
    @susansavage9717 5 месяцев назад

    Darn i just opened one and started looking around to see where to start ... 😮 I need to follow the story 😊

  • @jessicagraham734
    @jessicagraham734 Год назад +2

    New sub and I'm hooked .. so growing up me and my aunt and cousin are all diy queens lol so funny we grade are diyers and your AA+++

  • @-Maggies_Art_Place-
    @-Maggies_Art_Place- 5 месяцев назад +1

    We need part 2!!

  • @ElenaJaime-ue7mf
    @ElenaJaime-ue7mf Год назад +3

    It’s been 8 months please we need pt 2 ❤

  • @flamecrow
    @flamecrow Год назад

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @yoshihall5265
    @yoshihall5265 Год назад +4

    Please finish this series, I so want to see how you finished it😁

  • @ilurkandenjoyvideos
    @ilurkandenjoyvideos Год назад +1

    definitely tuning in!

  • @irenepeek3211
    @irenepeek3211 Год назад +1

    Excellent idea 👍... hope to see you soon 🌹

  • @zeynepaleynaakbay4043
    @zeynepaleynaakbay4043 Год назад +2

    We are still waiting for the second part🎉

  • @Hangehange
    @Hangehange Год назад +2

    You should do a really cute couch ned

  • @keithknaffle3986
    @keithknaffle3986 Год назад +1

    I am looking for the rest of the episodes of your DIY camper build!

  • @tatiananaugolnykh
    @tatiananaugolnykh Год назад +1

    May I suggest using a water tight sealant inside. Plywood does off gas toxic fumes for a very long time.

  • @brianna6923
    @brianna6923 Год назад +1

    Cant wait to see more

  • @GiuliaBlack394
    @GiuliaBlack394 Год назад +2

    i just discovered your channel, it's amazing!! keep it up :D

  • @janiee7591
    @janiee7591 Год назад

    Wow y’all have tons of patience!!

  • @lilyslittlewxrld
    @lilyslittlewxrld Год назад

    I love this❤❤😊

  • @Mia.grace1127
    @Mia.grace1127 Год назад +1

    Part two nowwwwww!

  • @angelinocottoestrada5676
    @angelinocottoestrada5676 Год назад +2

    We need more !

  • @ReneeandJimmyG
    @ReneeandJimmyG Год назад +2

    I'm dying to see the finished camper! Where is the video?????

  • @Doglover00065
    @Doglover00065 Год назад +1

    Please do a part 2!!’

  • @maryhindson2792
    @maryhindson2792 Год назад

    She is just living the life we all want to live, we get is your winning

  • @chrisrockon6
    @chrisrockon6 Год назад +2

    You need more roof framing. OSB is not structurally sound on its own. It will sag. 16” on center at least

  • @brookmessner1668
    @brookmessner1668 Год назад

    part 2? I would love to see the progress 😍 this was such a great idea! 🥰

  • @PumpkinPie1911
    @PumpkinPie1911 8 месяцев назад

    Me: nope I ain’t watching this if it’s not finished! I gonna be waiting years girly!

  • @unacal76
    @unacal76 Год назад

    hey. it's me. we're gonna need an episode 2

  • @sherrihannah8294
    @sherrihannah8294 Год назад +1

    Jayco trailers are one of the best in North America.

    • @GarthM-fe8bs
      @GarthM-fe8bs Год назад

      They're one of "manufactuers" but not one of the best. Jayco has always cut quite a few corners as time went by. I've owned 3 -1006 and 1007's and I've repaired many (over 40). I've also done 6 tent trailer to permanent travel type conversions and there have always been better quality manufacturers than Jayco. The Jaycos I've repaired have all been pretty new but off warranty. Other manufacturers have higher standards and pay more attention to detail and consumer wants and needs

  • @brntcran
    @brntcran Год назад +2

    Is the axle going to handle the weight

  • @clizzylizzy661
    @clizzylizzy661 Год назад +4

    Second, but anyway ever since I saw the first short on this I have been waiting for an update!

  • @pamelatyer1030
    @pamelatyer1030 Год назад +1

    Part 2 please

  • @tlcferguson8243
    @tlcferguson8243 Год назад +2

    Wow looks good already. What does your mom think ?

  • @KloeeLawson
    @KloeeLawson 4 месяца назад +2

    Who thinks we need part 2
    👇

  • @Craftwithme3
    @Craftwithme3 Год назад +1

    Please part 2

  • @blessedbythebest957
    @blessedbythebest957 Год назад

    Part 2 please!!!!

  • @AdriannaChampagne
    @AdriannaChampagne 8 месяцев назад +1

    Where did you get your short sleeve black top, I’ve seen it in a few of your videos & I love it!

  • @Craftwithme3
    @Craftwithme3 Год назад +1

    Not to be rude but we’ve all been waiting for part two can you please make a part two

  • @moniquemontez3940
    @moniquemontez3940 8 месяцев назад

    I need part 2 please I love ur video's

    • @ricko13
      @ricko13 8 месяцев назад +2

      after 1 year it's still in progress...

  • @jasminebabby
    @jasminebabby 10 месяцев назад +1

    How did you connect the wood to the metal? Me and my husband are about to do this shortly and are stumped 😂

  • @Nugeez-7
    @Nugeez-7 8 месяцев назад +1

    Part 2 plzzz...

  • @katevass435
    @katevass435 Год назад +4

    Did you ditch this project?

  • @traceylewis6052
    @traceylewis6052 11 месяцев назад +1

    Wants part 2 please

  • @EverTheOptimist37
    @EverTheOptimist37 Год назад

    I gotta see the final thing! Is there another video?

  • @-00FROGGY00-
    @-00FROGGY00- 2 дня назад

    WE NEED PART 2 IT HAS BEEN A YEAR

  • @nenascakeshomemadegoods6127
    @nenascakeshomemadegoods6127 Месяц назад

    Really!! You left us hanging like that NO PART 2 😮😢

  • @jimmcguire2132
    @jimmcguire2132 Год назад +2

    Do you get sway over 65 on the road with the extra weight and height?

    • @GarthM-fe8bs
      @GarthM-fe8bs Год назад +1

      I've posted other comments above (long ones). It isn't that aerodynamic (obviously) and since it's actually TOP HEAVY-ie: heavier than it would be if it was an actual travel trailer, it's unsafe. Axle placement for a small trailer isn't just a guess or the manufacturer decides to place it wherever they feel like. Admittedly, lost of projects like this attempted, very few know to work out the specs. to make sure it complies with D.O.T. safety etc. Think about it, place 2 snowmobiles on a flatdecked trailer and those machines are maybe 36" in height, 2 machines, each about 400-500 lbs. A single axle will "sway or shimmy" enough as it is. Now throw on a shed on top of the same decked trailer and you can actually feel it causing the tow vehicle to "shimmy" as well. I once met a person who raised a tent trailer (about a 10-foot model) and kept it permanently raised so he wouldn't have to set it up as he traveled through Canada. Pulled it with a Buick Roadmaster and he complained about poor gas mileage. The drag on that thing would have been excessive to say the least. Quite unsafe too since a tent trailer with a hardtop roof is only supprted by 4 telescopic lifts. Sway alone from light winds at a campsite will make the things shake pretty good......

  • @dreamcatcher1835
    @dreamcatcher1835 Год назад

    Thats cool. But I kind of feel like I wasted my time watching since there is no part 2.
    Wondering how it held up while driving? Did you paint the whole thing with redguard to make it waterproof?
    It's really cool to know there is a used rv parts store.

  • @ShaunBurton
    @ShaunBurton 20 дней назад

    is there a part 2 coming any time soon?

  • @SKR_834
    @SKR_834 8 месяцев назад

    Safe to say they gave up on this project or keeping in fhe back for the time being?

  • @technologyguy101
    @technologyguy101 5 месяцев назад

    How did u attach the walls to the existing walls?

  • @indica_nail_artist_6363
    @indica_nail_artist_6363 Год назад +1

    Was the cost to rebuild close to what a new pop up would be or not even close?

    • @GarthM-fe8bs
      @GarthM-fe8bs Год назад

      It's the cost of lumber, screws, hardware etc. A steel frame with an axle today, is worth about $2500 or so. About an 8 or 10-foot tent trailer model size.

  • @Ghostbusters226
    @Ghostbusters226 8 месяцев назад +2

    We never got the part 2 😢

  • @hyperactivehyperbole
    @hyperactivehyperbole Год назад +1

    Part 2? 🙏

  • @kittycatsy
    @kittycatsy Год назад

    Does is means that its now collapsible anymore?

  • @missnyta3
    @missnyta3 Год назад +1

    Is there a part 2?

  • @ilianaperez9081
    @ilianaperez9081 6 месяцев назад +1

    Did you finished it?

  • @southernrebel159
    @southernrebel159 Год назад

    Are y'all going to update us on the camper?

  • @jarcha4200
    @jarcha4200 Год назад

    Fifth, what a great idea!

  • @michelleelle4622
    @michelleelle4622 Месяц назад

    Part 2 ?? ❤😊

  • @pettybee3860
    @pettybee3860 Год назад

    We need an update

  • @DavidrKun
    @DavidrKun Год назад +1

    Do you have a link to that RV Parts place?

    • @DavidrKun
      @DavidrKun Год назад

      I'm in the Las Vegas Area. So we don't get cool stuff like that. It's like almost full price around here. No deals.

  • @esthergerlitz2359
    @esthergerlitz2359 Год назад

    Why didn't you keep the pop up walls?

  • @leelulady2010
    @leelulady2010 9 месяцев назад +1

    Did you ever finish this?

  • @karens4603
    @karens4603 Год назад

    Have u finished the camper????

  • @tonyreese4089
    @tonyreese4089 2 месяца назад

    🎉🎉🎉🎉can you help me with mine 😅😅😅 my roof is leaking, and the canvases is moldy

  • @healing_krystal
    @healing_krystal 3 месяца назад

    Howd it turn out

  • @apenvision
    @apenvision 2 месяца назад

    do you have the prints for this layout?

  • @OmpAlomlya
    @OmpAlomlya 9 месяцев назад

    I’ve stayed tuned for a year and still no part 2

  • @raquel5274
    @raquel5274 Год назад

    Good job. Congratulations.

  • @bhatsaqina479
    @bhatsaqina479 6 месяцев назад

    Part 2

  • @bbbblauterer
    @bbbblauterer Год назад +1

    Episode 2?

  • @takiyahgang8115
    @takiyahgang8115 Год назад +1

    Where is the part 2

  • @aninatyler
    @aninatyler 7 месяцев назад +1

    Can we get an update video?

  • @jessicagraham734
    @jessicagraham734 Год назад

    Yeah what is the progress lol 😆

  • @LojinAbozamel
    @LojinAbozamel 8 месяцев назад +2

    Wdym stay tuned it has been a year

  • @hi_its_me_
    @hi_its_me_ Год назад

    Update!!!

  • @TheAmz64
    @TheAmz64 5 месяцев назад

    I love your ambition most would have just quit. I'm glad you didn't

  • @radamesmaldonado7594
    @radamesmaldonado7594 8 месяцев назад

    Where is part 2😭😭😭

  • @Bananabread8
    @Bananabread8 Год назад +1

    Any updates?

  • @tommycantu8814
    @tommycantu8814 Год назад

    Part 2?