DIY Bike Trailer Camping
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
- My friends and I built a tiny camper that can be pulled by an e-bike and I took it out camping. The total build weighs approximately 160 pounds and I pulled it with an off the shelf 250 watt bike. Many improvements to come but this was a first test camping trip for it.
Video of the camper build -
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This man cannot be kept down, no matter how many punches life throws at him. I hope to be as positive and resilient as Steve one day.
You never will. You are too weak.
@@resmarted get a life
@@resmarted So you wake up and decide to bring others to your level. LoL Stfu
Do you meed a hug, edgelord?@@resmarted
I hope to be as positive and Brazilian as him one day
I laughed out loud when I saw Steve took up 1/4 of his camper for a popcorn machine... Then I laughed even louder when the hotdog maker came out too! 🤣
Doesn’t everyone camp that way 😉
Same, hilarious 😂 love it.
I once hiked 4 hours up a mountain then pulled out a Monopoly game. I think my friends wanted to kill me, but there we sat in a high Alpine area playing Monopoly.
I’m still wheezing. Man has got priorities!
@@campingwithsteve I used to take a window air conditioner for my tent when camping in the desert.
Hey Steve idk if you’ll even read this but I just wanna let you know that you’ve helped me get through bad times. My mother died the same week you lost your wife and seeing you stay so positive and upbeat really gave me the strength and confidence to stay strong. Love all the videos ❤ and keep up the amazing work
I’m sorry for your loss and so glad my videos could help in some way.
Hello Steve, I've enjoyed your videos for a few years I love the build and I would suggest you put a 500 W front wheel kit. Sorry for your losses over the years... keep on hunkering down
"You know what happens when you assume? You reach a logical conclusion based on the information you have on hand. " 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 man, that killed me.
A Safe Selection Under Measured Expectations? (sounds better than AssUme)
Crazy Neighbor would have loved that camper!
I have a strong feeling that it came up in discussion between them at least once!!!
yes and he would have been the first to help😂🥰😇
My thoughts exactly!
I strongly believe, Crazy Neighbour had some kind of soul inspo from the other side. Laughing his a$& off with a few step twos on hand. 😂😂😂😂
My jaw slammed to the floor when Steve pulled out the Popcorn and Hot Dog machines. HE IS JUST ALWAYS ON ANOTHER LEVEL
Happy to hear it. It was a lot of fun 😉
A little like a clown car… I half expected a big screen TV too!
@@campingwithsteve you are the man Steve!! Such a cool idea
Agreed... I was blown away, and laughing out loud!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤@@campingwithsteve
The fact that I’ve heard the term “glizzy” come from Steve has made my entire month 😂
Steve, please understand, ALL of your content is 'regular content'. That's what we admire about you. You take 'regular' to new levels. Give yourself a break. You bring a lot of joy to a tremendous amount of people. Most of us would happily watch a video of you just walking around yapping. You are society's medicine. 90% of humans would be better off with a dose of Hunkering Down.
there's a very happy crow that is full of his buns🤣🤣🤣
“The old reach around” to close the door had me😂😂
Oh man, I love Steve. 2 seconds into his seemingly healthy bicycle episode we get a stop by the liquor store.
LMAO funny!
Step two
I know. Steven get to your room
Lolo cracked me up too . What did he buy? U go cheap and more.
in hi-vis and helmet😂
I have no shame in admitting that I have a deep parasocial relationship with Steve. As someone who has also gone through a lot of hard losses, Steve is that sign to keep moving forward.
I love Steve and I don't care who knows it.
Impossible not to love this guy
He's a champ for sure.
Great comment .😊Hunker Down!
Same here, many losses. Steve has helped me change my mindset, to try and still enjoy your days, somehow. Onwards and upwards.
I always crack open a beer when Steve has a step 2. But because of the time difference I'm now a seasoned day drinker.
Two for one, gotta love that efficiency! 🙌
Get one of those safety triangles to warn traffic of slow camper!
Steve: "I'm really trying to keep this bike trailer as light as possible."
Also Steve: brings a whole entire movie theater concession stand setup inside the bike trailer.
You just gotta love this man! Glad to hear you're doing well, Steve, keep on keepin' on!
Imagine Steve hunkering down outside your house someday🤣🤣
@@raven4k998 he brings his own glizzys, fresh popcorn, and step two’s to share- he’s welcome by my place anytime!! haha
@@joeyspizza8 cross your fingers then because no promises🤣🤣
Steve's travelling drive-in Theater...Gotta get that solar panel on top to keep that battery juiced for the neon sign!
@@flightographist also popcorn and recharging his ebike to
Canada needs to award this man with a medal of honor already.
At the very least. He's up there with RUSH in terms of Canadian diplomacy.
And Bob and Doug McKenzie, Great White North
@@moodyjames7871there’s always one bigot who outs themselves, today it’s you
They should put up a camping with Steve billboard, so Steve can stealth camp behind it.
@@moodyjames7871 I know you’re afraid of needles and facts but it’s weird to be afraid of words and hair dye. You should just stay in your safe space. Dolphin 32.
I gave my wife just a longer cuddle today Steve before she left for work!
Im so glad you’re doing ok. Missed you bro.
I doubt he's ok. He mourns but he must live. Onwards
Crazy neighbor would have loved this
Can we talk about Steve casually bringing a whole ass popcorn maker and hot dog steamer camping. This is why we love you.
You never half ass a popcorn maker, you either go all in or live cornless
I always figured Steve was a jiffy pop man
hearing him say glizzy multiple times was cringe
I laughed out loud when I saw that!!!
😂this is my first video, and I literally thought the same thing when he just casually pulls them out as if everybody's doing it😂
Hey Steve! Before you patch up that hole there in the front, consider mounting a PC fan or something similar in it to get some airflow in there.
Upvote so he can see this!
I only recently stumbled across Steve and his camping adventures.
What a lovely, genuinely heart-warming chap.
The appeal is Steve regardless if you like stealth camping.
I often refer to my wife as "beautiful wife"
My name is Steve, her name is Jess.
Can't imagine what you've been through brother.
Hats off to carrying on and being you.
You're a true inspiration.
This crazy world needs people like you.
Time for a step two ❤
Hot dog cooker and a popcorn machine???
Can’t confuse this adventure with some minimalist bushcraft adventure!!!!
Love it Steve!!!!
You’re a freaking legend Steve. We all missed you.
Amen!❤
All I can think of, is how proud and excited Crazy Neighbour would be to see you doing this 😁😊
You cracked me up when you started pulling out a popcorn popper and a hotdog warmer. Solar panels could fit on the roof. A 12-volt NiCad battery in the overhang space. Foam panels for insulation in the walls and ceiling. A small 12 v fan for air circulation on the ceiling corner.
Nothing on youtube brings me as much joy as you do Steve!
When life throws you some terrible times, you stand back up, brush yourself off, get back on the bike with the Hunker Down trailer attached, and go camping.
Thank you, Steve, for being an inspiration.
Yes!
Yeah!!👍🌌🏞🏕
Well. Said...or the other favorite neighbor... you brought us much happiness...glad
🌙⛈🌈☔❄we still got steve
Perfectly said!!!❤
Some people are considered "energy vampires", but people like Steve are filling you with joy, positive energy and hope for humanity.
God bless this man.
He’s a human bonfire from Dark Souls, an oasis while navigating the obstacles of life to rest and heal your soul.
Well put!!
i appreciate the part when he was buying lemonade he didnt really film the kids i though tit added to the sotry
Stay away from Waterloo in Ontario if you're afraid of Vampires.
He's Steve Wallis, regular human stealth camper!
I'm a homeless veteran and this looks very interesting.
Once I am done with my book I think I am going to have to put one of these together.
I will be doing a pull out on both sides 🤔
Prepared for a party and nobody showed ! Cool project.
Can’t wait to see more of the mini Hunker Down trailer. So friggin’ awesome!
Oh, there’ll be more…😉
Welcome back Steve! We're all glad to see you back at it!
Thanks, Andy!
Hey Steve, just a suggestion maybe have the back of the rv be a door that cant open upwards ( with a pole thats attached in the mid, left or right so it can stand and be used as a rain/shade cover. Then the litte hatch can be a emergency exit & have a white sheet cover the storage part so you can still watch movies 👍👍
Just when you think Steve has done it all, he constantly keeps coming up with new ideas 💡 💡 💡 💡 💡 💡
My man is single handedly saving UA-cam
Steve - this one is going up there with the roundabout video! Man, you never fail to amaze. Your grief over the last 2 years has been staggering and just one of those losses is enough to put a good man down. Yet you keep on pulling yourself back up and dusting off. And getting back at it. Better and stronger than before. You’re a true inspiration and role model, my Canadian friend. I just know that Crazy Neighbor’s up there teaching Beautiful Wife and Mamma Wallis how to build a treehouse. On a boat. Most of us are lucky if we have one guardian angel. I’m pretty sure you have three. Love ya man ❤
love your comment.
@@rosehatter2 thank you so much - Steve was the inspiration
Use plastic corrugated board (plastic cardboard) for the interior. It has rigidity while being lightweight and cleanable.
Steve I've watched your channel for years now. The only other person I've heard say hunker down as much as you was my dad. Watching your videos always reminds me of him. Thanks for doing what you do. Love ya man ✌️
It is great to see you Steve.
What this guy said.
yes glad he doing great❤
Crazy Neighbor is smiling down from paradise😊
Very cool and very promising. Two thoughts:
(1) The 2x4 lumber that thing is made of adds up to a lot of weight. You're pulling around a trailer load of lumber. I'd try some kind of much lighter supports. Plastic piping might work. Maybe as hoops to reduce weight even more. Lightweight aluminum "girders" might work even better because they'd be light and strong. Larger sheets of foam board that can stand up without so many interior supports will reduce weight even more. You might try making one or more walls purely of fabric you stretch between two supports. That's how tents are made to be so light. Bending a kind of waterproofed foam board roof into a long curved shape front to back from which two lightweight fabric sides hang down aattached (by zippers? snaps?) would be extremely light, almost like pulling a tent. And leave out all the boxes, shelves, and other nonsense you do not need.
(2) Those small wagon wheels are very inefficient and require much more energy to rotate than larger diameter narrower wheels. And they will handle badly. That's why bikes have larger diameter narrow wheels. I'd remove them and find a way to attach two bicycle or similar wheels, the lighter the better. Fixing a pair of them to an axle underneath might be possible if you don't mind the trailer sitting up a foot higher. Or put the wheels only at the back end and let the front end ride on the trailer hitch attached to the bike. Pulling that heavy thing on those small wheels is going to be slow and exhausting.
for number2 it would be nice for mobility issues. Also why dont put motors on the trailer and sync them with the bike. At least i dont think that rules mention about trailer wattage.
with a bigass battery that can be charged at home or campsite he can go pretty far.
Lost my sister to horrible circumstances years ago. Appreciated all the support friends and loved ones sent my way. Gritted my teeth and gave a diplomatic nod to those (albeit well meaning) saying "I know what you're going through". They don't, we're all different, handle and process things in our own ways. So I can't begin to pretend I know how you cope with the amount of tragedy thrown your way recently Steve. Just glad to see your back bud. Your the most genuine dude on UA-cam.
I was hoping he'd do a bikepacking trip and he delivered. Once again he is the MAN, and I hope he knows how many folks pray for him, daily.
just needs a solar panel and he's all set for that one actually
100% agreed!
Amen. 🙏🏼
you could just glue some fabric on the walls if you wanted to decorate the inside.
Amen
Steve honors the tradition of not only stopping at lemonade stands but letting them keep the change. His kindness and resilience is inspiring. Hunker down, Steve!
I noticed that and thought it was sweet too 😊
Steve could start a bonfire with a single match but at times has chosen a propane tank . He brings hot dog heaters and pop corn makers in his wee trailer. This is why we love him. Now you’re camping with Steve enjoy a step two cunce. Slainte
The production quality is chef's kiss. Loved the drone angles. Keep getting better Steve
"It's not ugly but it could be beautiful!" (Wallis, 2024). Quote of the century!☺
I heard another camper quote the other day 'don't confuse comfort for happiness' that one, is underlined on my quote board! It totally resonated when I heard it.
It was a wonderful quote
I wonder how many people tell that to themselves before getting cosmetic surgery.
the comically small wheels make it look so silly
Life is
Steve telling the newbies, "it gets weirder than this!" made me smile. Steve pulling out fair food paraphernalia made me laugh. The whole video made me happy!!
Thankful you are back. Hopefully you understand what you mean to the "Hunker Down" masses. The simple, no guile approach uplifts everyone and makes their day better.
Some people’s heroes wear capes. Mine wears his heart on his sleeve, a step two in his right hand, bear spray in his left…And the courage of a giant in his heart. Hunker down my hero! Let’s kick this next adventure in the ass! I’m right there with you. I’m thinking’ I’m not the only one….Let’s ride
Just a little advice from someone who has a E bike with a trailer. Thousands of miles on the road. Whatever your mileage max is on your e-bike, cut it in half with a trailer. That way you won't be stranded. Awesome video, keep them coming, buddy. 🎉
Where i live the limit is 250 watts! Much pedal assist...
Is there such a thing as a watt police?
@@youtubeuser5424 Here in Amsterdam ebikes get put in the rollers by the police, this machine test the max speed and wattage
Or place solar on the roof / spare battery in the camper that connects to the bike
@@youtubeuser5424 f the police watt patrol
He's back, with the bike camper, popcorn, hot dogs and step twos! So happy just to see some smiles on Steve's face. That just made my whole day better, and it was already a good day!
Yes it did me two
You are the best, Steve. If I were 30 years younger... LOL But really, you are smart, kind, and have a great sense of humor. What more could a woman want?
Does anyone else want a e-bike and a camper for it after watching this? Or just me? Great video as always Steve!
I do! Just rode one for the first time in the mountains in TN while camping. They are awesome. I am getting an E-Bike and a little camper on the back would be so cool!!
me, I thought of this before this, I want a tear drop design, my bike can pull that easily,
The spare wheel on the back 🎉
I want to build a trailer a little longer. I've riding a RadRover ebike since 2018. I see weigh as the biggest hurdle. Plus thieves...
Prefer gas power but yes.
Favorite line, " so there's a very happy looking crow flying around that is likely full of buns." I love it. 😅❤
That was my third out loud belly laugh. Hahaha
"I think we're supposed to call them glizzys"
Bunz...bun-zuh....buhn-zzuh
I laughted my a@@ off when he said that....I thought the popcorn maker and hotdog cooker was funny, but then when he said that about the crows....just gotta love this man.....Peace be with you Steve! You are awesome!
My grandpa drank lucky. Haven't seen it in years. Thanks for the memories
steve pulling the popcorn machine and the "glizzy" warmer out of that tiny trailer made my day. never change steve!
Him calling them "Hot Glizzys" was hiliarious
I've sadly heard them called shaboingboings...
Yeah not going to rename food for gettos
@@orreongman lighten up man. no need to be bigoted. its just a funny term kids these days like to use :)
How about we not take our cues from children. It's one thing if a kid says it, but a grown man should be articulate and not dumb down his speech. @@carnigob42069
Steve use 1 1/2" rigid foam for the inside walls. That should flush up with the framing and then staple cloth onto the walls for a finish. Clean finish for the inside and very well insulated to boot.
Edit:
Put a small towel bar above your screen window and drape a towel as a blind. Towels have a myriad of uses in a camper. Also remember to distribute the load in the trailer equally, important in a lightweight trailer configuration
I'd even leave some/most of the framing "studs" bare, for future hanging/storage...
That thing is so freaking cool, can’t wait to see it when it’s all done!
Great to see you again. Enjoy this beautiful Spring weather.
Thanks.
Look forward to doing this myself one day. Gonna miss wondering when Crazy Neighbour will pop up again, RIP Glen. Petition: call this little contraption 'the crazy camper'!
I love it!
What a lovely idea 😊
Yes!!
Welcome back Steve Crazy neighbor is behind you with arms in the air.
This little trailer just has Crazy Neighbor written all over it.
Paint the framing a light colour, get a windshield sun shade, cut it to fit your windows, fasten it top frame (stapled)? roll when not using. Small led lights stringed would work well. That hole in the top section , the failed 5th wheel thing, put some plexiglass to cover taking advantage of the light coming from it. Any cabinets etc built inside use pocket jig for screwing together, it’s strong but can be used with lighter wood. Enjoy. Glad to see you having fun.
We missed you Steve!
I had to pause the video to show my husband that you brought a popcorn maker and a hotdog cooker in your bike trailer! You are an absolute legend! So great to see you this week!
I literally watch these every week to see what kind of crazy meal he is going to make this time. I did not have popcorn maker and hotdog cooker on my bingo card.
I could watch you every day Steve. Keep safe and keep exploring.
😘 😊
Shopping for beer with a bicycle helmet on. Classic Steve.
All I have to say is…………Steve Wallace ROCKS!!!!!!
This dude is cool, you can’t help but like this guy!!
Absolutely. i f'''ing love this guy so cool.
I know right!!😊
Absolute facts up here ☝️
Wallis ...
Steve is the man
Steve, you could set up a hotdog/popcorn stand beside the kid's lemonade stand!
🤣
Here in Colorado I see several homeless people everyday with hand crafted bicycle trailers and caravans. Your creation would be a dream home for a lot of them
I DEFINITELY would’ve stopped by for some popcorn, what a cosy little camp!
Just happy to have anything from you to watch, I would happily watch paint dry with steve for 25 mins.
Me too.
yeah doesnt matter what he does. His personality is the best
This man is a treasure. He could mope and complain, but he just keeps it movin with grace. Truly, he is an inspiration. We've all lost, we've all suffered and sometimes, continuing gets hard...but Steve is a reminder that it'll be alright. Sometimes you need time, but eventually, we must return to forward motion.
Left, right, left.
Well said if I don't say so myself . ?
How could you describe grief as 'moping and complaining'? This was the death of his wife and of his friend. That's legitimately awful.
@@JM-cv7nv ffs, reading comprehension is cool.
Love that custom camper. Great to see you back Steve
Hi from Japan! Popcorn and hot dogs-such an awesome combo. Every time I watch Steve's videos, I feel so chill.
YES! STEVES BACK!!!!
I am in a similar spot, Steve. Your perseverance is truly inspirational to me. Thank you for everything you do. I would watch you cook beans on your stove at home. You mean so much to so many. Sorry for your losses, but thank you for your courage.
I think maybe if the back opens up as a whole it could work better? Also some reflective tape or hazard tape on the back for traffic approaching from the rear. Love the build.
You could install a recessed LED light in the hole of the overhang. It’ll seal the hole and provide outdoor lighting for more “activities”! Keep up the great work!
My man broke out the popcorn and hot dog machine.
I was waiting for him to break out a projector and watch a movie. 😂
The man, the myth, THE LEGEND is back! Welcome back Steve. Glad to see and hear your doing alright.
my suggestion would be a mosquito net with magnets for entry on the main hatch
Yall don't understand just how unique and versatile a E-Bike camper is! Steve you could trade mark one of these and mass produce them. I bet this would be a game changer for homeless people
Get yourself a ceiling storage net Steve that hangs from the ceiling inside the camper. Plenty of space to store stuff without adding hardly any weight.
Maybe some foamcore for the interior walls (light weight and "some" insulation.)
Good to see Steve brought only the necessities to keep the load light. Foam mattress, camp chair, stripped down interior, commercial hot dog machine and pop corn popper. You know, it makes total sense. That was totally AWESOME!!! Thanks , Steve!
dont forget the 24 pack (12 pack?)
I once forgot my commercial glizzy griller when I made a quick trip to the grocery store. Imagine my mortification.
Omg LOL 😂 Reminds me of my parent's Travel Queen truck camper! Just returned from a week's camping with a sprained ankle. Good friends made it possible! Had Step2s, but didn't have the concession stand like Steve's. Cheers 🍻
Flip down bed from the side wall so it's the full length of the space you have, and it you wanna get really creative put a wall mounted PC monitor in the back corner for those rainy days, as for a kitchen.........keep the cooking outside, don't want to be cooking where ya sleep . Good luck on the build big guy✌️😎🤘
Buddy came back to go camping for the May Long weekend. True Canadian
it's a few days away yet.
Absolutely! The official start of summer in Canada! Great to see Steve back
@@yukonstriker1703 Do you know how time works? He didn't go camping may long because it hasn't happened yet.
Beautiful Wife and Crazy Neighbor must be so happy watching Steve living his best life ❤
We love you Steve. Thank you for continuing on despite everything. I know it must be hard, but we greatly appreciate it. Please take care of yourself and only make videos when you feel up to it!
You're a bonafide international treasure, keep up the good vibes steve, we all are rooting for you!
version 2 should be aluminium frame, it'd help with the weight a lot. Larger wheels would probably be an improvement too. it looks awesome
If people ever ask me why I watch Steve's videos I just have to show them this one and everyone will instantly understand. The man is a genius and unconventional camping is his canvas
That looks so cozy and comfortable, I would totally use that lil camper all the time
Mini campers designed for towing behind bicycles or motorcycles is a really badass idea. This model probably wouldn't hold up to highway speeds, but it's a great lightweight design for your ten speed.
I'm now under cancer treatment (always hits you out of nowhere) and it's lovely to watch you doing Steve things. :)
Sorry to hear this. Wishing you the best 🙏.
We're pulling for you, get well soon!
Hope you recover well 😊
Mav, Ryan Twomy, outdoor boys, and Steve collaborating would be the equivalent to the avengers assembling
Keep Hunkering down Steve, your "Lil" camper is GREAT
Hey, Steve!
Your kindness and positivity is such an inspiration to me and many others. Thank you so much for being a bright beacon of hope during dark, desolate days.
Btw, that little camper is so awesome. You did an excellent job with it. I can't wait to see it featured in more videos.
Take care, man, and hunker down!
Darn the people that didn't show up! We had a good time with you Steve ❤
How can no one turn up for the evening, hotdogs and popcorn and best of all the company of Steve. Keep going Steve, my son and I love watching your videos.
Holy damn, sometimes there’s nothing better than seeing another Steve upload :]
Glad I’m still watching this man and his indomitable spirit