How to Build a DIY Camper Trailer - the Deck

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  • Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
  • Follow me as I build a custom camping trailer. This video is the first part in the series, covering how I built the deck.

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  • @diyadventure6819
    @diyadventure6819  2 роки тому

    Hello everyone! Please check out this short video explaining what happened with this build. I appreciate all of the interest in this video! ua-cam.com/video/eMCO37j26Ho/v-deo.html

  • @ozsaul
    @ozsaul 4 роки тому +69

    Just watched this video and went looking for the second. Feel like I just found out there is only one season of Firefly all over again.

    • @Natazavrik
      @Natazavrik 4 роки тому +4

      Lol same! 😂

    • @ChicoMillion
      @ChicoMillion 4 роки тому +7

      Well, he’s got a really nicely insulated mobile deck anyways... maybe I’ll check Craigslist to see if it’s for sale, lol

    • @triciaburbank2195
      @triciaburbank2195 3 роки тому +2

      Yep..😑

    • @jroberts3327
      @jroberts3327 3 роки тому +1

      I'd watch a reboot if they get good writers

    • @gaelannash2279
      @gaelannash2279 3 роки тому +2

      Take me out to the black... tell the DIY trailer man to come back, I need to build my serenity...

  • @lindahenderson840
    @lindahenderson840 5 років тому +37

    Where have you gone I would love to see the rest of the trailer :)

  • @wcemichael
    @wcemichael 4 роки тому +21

    That floor is sooooo heavy and you put zero weather proofing underneath it.

  • @hybriddyneguy
    @hybriddyneguy 4 роки тому +24

    I think the builder realized his trailer wouldn't hold the weight, You would need another axle for something this big!

    • @michaelmartin9335
      @michaelmartin9335 4 роки тому +1

      My first question trailer LOAD RATING

    • @jstsmmtguy2357
      @jstsmmtguy2357 4 роки тому +4

      Yeah and he is framing it like a house! Way too much weight!

    • @dottyjyoung
      @dottyjyoung 3 роки тому

      What would you use instead?

    • @marchelle66
      @marchelle66 3 роки тому +2

      @@dottyjyoung aluminum and fiberglass.

  • @99leeray
    @99leeray 4 роки тому +11

    Maybe he's just gonna throw a tent on that deck🤷‍♂️

  • @svenjohnson2389
    @svenjohnson2389 5 років тому +7

    The long distance from your hitch to the axel will make backing a dream! I would be cautious with the weight though, some boat trailers aren’t rated very heavy.

  • @TigerMiller1
    @TigerMiller1 3 роки тому +1

    You screwed your floor down before running plumbing and wiring. You didn't put a waterproof membrane underneath to protect the plywood from the moisture. And the big thing is your probably haven't considered the weight limit of the small trailer. I kinda think you realize this which is why there is no more videos on this project.

  • @PavementPilot
    @PavementPilot 5 років тому +6

    A couple of issues I noticed in the build so far. You used a cut off wheel to remove the eyebolt, but never painted over the fresh steel. Also you were drilling right through the upper flange of a C Channel frame. This will weaken the frame greatly.

  • @oldladyme
    @oldladyme 3 роки тому +2

    I do not understand why you would build this so so heavy and you did not undercoat or paint the bottom, 2 by 2's would have been good you have the steel structural support underneath so heavy over kill. You added so much weight that you did not need.

  • @larryfoster2628
    @larryfoster2628 5 років тому +5

    There’s no way that axle and frame can handle a camper of that size make sure you get a video of you going down the road and your axle brakes in half in a camper scattered all over the interstate

    • @scottcurtis5096
      @scottcurtis5096 4 роки тому +5

      Well well aren't you a little ray of pitch black? You are probably right though. Should have electric brakes too.

    • @Helumelowho
      @Helumelowho 4 роки тому

      Lmao Larry bruh 😂😂😂😂

  • @jake-mv5oi
    @jake-mv5oi 5 років тому +5

    Looks more like you're building a tiny house than a camper. You're gonna need that superduty to pull it. Should be sturdy at least.

  • @iamobserving9917
    @iamobserving9917 3 роки тому +1

    I was really disappointed to see there wasn’t a follow up video.
    But you know, people have catastrophes every day and this guy could’ve been a victim.
    Hopefully not.

  • @virtualmyles
    @virtualmyles 3 роки тому +1

    WAY overbuilt.
    Especially since it's pretty clear that it was just a deck built on a trailer with no follow-up.

  • @lbbradley55
    @lbbradley55 5 років тому +2

    That TRL only supports HOW MUCH WEIGHT ?
    Wish I had a Camper

  • @TheWoodHaven
    @TheWoodHaven 5 років тому +4

    Looking good so far. Keep those videos coming.

  • @saundralopez2030
    @saundralopez2030 4 роки тому +2

    Where are you? It’s been 9 months! Lol. We wanna see the whole camper. Lol

  • @leopardracer1970
    @leopardracer1970 3 роки тому +1

    Don't you need brakes on trailers in the USA? Here in the UK, anything over 750kg needs them.

    • @michaelcrossley5661
      @michaelcrossley5661 3 роки тому

      Physics works the same in the US as it does in the UK. Looking at that deck, he needs another axel and electric brakes. Unless he's just planning on pitching a tent on the deck.

  • @tarek3702
    @tarek3702 2 роки тому

    no cover underneath. should use aluminum or metal sheets to cover your baseboard. You gotten get mold and rotten wood quick

  • @audiotechlabs4650
    @audiotechlabs4650 3 роки тому +1

    Since the Corvid has struck, it maybe that is why there is no other videos on this build. An update of why there are no other videos would be the right thing to do, given that this was turning out to be one of the best trailer builds on UA-cam. We Want More! Ha Ha. Please, please please! Thank you for this one. Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz

  • @Flightstar
    @Flightstar 5 років тому +1

    I wouldn't use fg insulation. I would use foam and some venting, because you will get moisture in that space eventually and it will not be able to get out and start rotting the wood. Today's pressure treated lumber is not as good as it was before they phased out CCA. Also, FG insulation will become a place for rodents to get in if you fail to seal every tiny hole. The bastards will get in there and tunnel in nests while filling it with mouse turds.

  • @michaelcrossley5661
    @michaelcrossley5661 3 роки тому +1

    What is that boat trailer rated at? That looks like a heavy floor.

  • @ssoltys4128
    @ssoltys4128 4 роки тому +2

    You might want to add more leaf springs to that axle with all that weight

  • @shantahsieh432
    @shantahsieh432 3 роки тому

    Check out the Stodoys plans if you want to make it better.

  • @wyzzz03
    @wyzzz03 5 років тому +2

    First Video impressed me, waiting with jumping Heart for the next part, greetings from Austria

  • @melindaherod7625
    @melindaherod7625 4 роки тому +1

    Volume is to low. Maybe get another microphone.

  • @roberttennant3577
    @roberttennant3577 3 роки тому +1

    Covid must have got him. RIP!

  • @JenkinsBoatWorks
    @JenkinsBoatWorks 5 місяців тому

    I like the bud light cans, lol. good stuff. I have an old boat trailer that I'm thinking to use. subscribing!

  • @krisnickfffs
    @krisnickfffs 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Are you working on the next video?

  • @conroe2502
    @conroe2502 5 років тому +2

    Same here I wanna see how this turns out, when is the next build video?

  • @garethwatson7999
    @garethwatson7999 3 роки тому

    Where’s the bloody rest of it???

  • @downtownredneck5079
    @downtownredneck5079 5 років тому +3

    Been working on it recently? Super excited to see how this build goes.
    Also noticed my previous comment went away.
    Anyway hope all is well

    • @TheWoodHaven
      @TheWoodHaven 5 років тому

      Hey Downtown, this guy puts up 1 video 3 months ago and has 132 subscribers and nearly 5,000 views.
      Took me 50 videos and a year to get that much notice. What's his secret?

    • @downtownredneck5079
      @downtownredneck5079 5 років тому

      @@TheWoodHaven I just noticed that, how did he do that? I really want to see this build but he seems to have vanished.... O_o

    • @georgefenrich4119
      @georgefenrich4119 5 років тому +1

      @@TheWoodHaven YEAH, WTH... now he has 331+ SUBs and 15,500+ Views.... kind dumb to leave us hanging.

    • @downtownredneck5079
      @downtownredneck5079 4 роки тому

      @@georgefenrich4119 Now it's 555 subs and over 29k views

    • @michaelcrossley5661
      @michaelcrossley5661 3 роки тому

      @@downtownredneck5079 129k now. And 1.6k

  • @kendude8089
    @kendude8089 5 років тому +2

    Level yer trailer before ya build 🙋

  • @anitablades6033
    @anitablades6033 4 роки тому +1

    Just Subbed #607 looking forward to watching your Plan!!

  •  3 роки тому

    Yoo where’s part 2?

  • @user-uy3pe1jy5c
    @user-uy3pe1jy5c 3 роки тому

    There were 16 minutes I can never get back. I think I would retitle this as "How NOT to Build....". I think everything was wrong with this including the use of the drill as a hammer.

  • @tgreening
    @tgreening 2 роки тому

    “This is the first in a series of videos of 1”. Someone whose UA-camr video ambitions lasted approximately 16 minutes.

  • @victorjohnson7512
    @victorjohnson7512 4 роки тому +2

    You are going to need a 'marine grade' primer to weather seal that wood.

    • @cynrich1
      @cynrich1 4 роки тому

      elastomeric paint--It's what I'm putting on mine--
      Henry
      587 Dura-Brite 0.90 Gal. White 100% Acrylic Reflective Elastomeric Roof Coating at Home Depot for $25/can

  • @weyrunner2838
    @weyrunner2838 4 роки тому

    AWESOME! Only one axle? If you were to upgrade your suspension you could probably haul heavy equipment just by putting some metal skin on all that lumber. Probably haul a backhoe or a skidster! What size truck you use for a hauler?

  • @philiprhoades3139
    @philiprhoades3139 4 роки тому

    I rebuilt a Starcraft Starmaster 1906 XLT and ended up having to replace the original axle with a 3500 LBS axle. Ultimately I decided to add electric brakes and had to go from 12" wheels to 14" wheels and increasing the capacity of the springs from 1750 LBS to the next size up and cutting some of the unnecessary frame away from the wheel wells to gain more clearance and to help prevent the new 14" wheels from hitting the wheel wells going over the pot holes on the highway...

  • @ChristophersVanLife
    @ChristophersVanLife 5 років тому +1

    Nice video

  • @LordMagamus
    @LordMagamus 5 років тому +5

    There a video #2 yet?

  • @mrbilllollar
    @mrbilllollar 2 роки тому

    Curious about the final outcome of your DIY camper build. 😃

  • @sylviotrevisanutto6576
    @sylviotrevisanutto6576 5 років тому +1

    we waiting to next video.....

  • @wkndwarrior8935
    @wkndwarrior8935 5 років тому +1

    Looking good/happy trails

  • @YeetusMcPlanet
    @YeetusMcPlanet 5 років тому +1

    update video?

  • @wesleypipelayer7627
    @wesleypipelayer7627 4 роки тому

    Okay.... been a year now. Where's part two ?? Still alive?

  • @Vuongiam
    @Vuongiam 2 роки тому

    Great video! I’m planing building one myself.

  • @hunterthib7753
    @hunterthib7753 3 роки тому

    Why didn’t u make more videos tho I’m in the process of doing this and need ideas lol

  • @Chadquickthehouseflipguy
    @Chadquickthehouseflipguy 3 роки тому

    What what to the next video bro? This was awesome

  • @TheBlueBikeDoyle
    @TheBlueBikeDoyle 5 років тому +3

    Nice but looks like it going be real heavy.

  • @danfish4life249
    @danfish4life249 4 роки тому

    Making a trailer for my snowmobile the back end I'll just use 2X4s so it will be flush for driving onto. This is the second one did about the same but not the 2X6 which leaves your deck with a nice lip around the edge. I use a shore-lander trailer works like a charm.

  • @polot7820
    @polot7820 3 роки тому

    Where’s the rest of the videos? I want to see the finished product

  • @TimTurner115
    @TimTurner115 3 роки тому

    Did you ever finish the camper?

  • @bradhamilton4290
    @bradhamilton4290 3 роки тому

    There's no part two😢

  • @grazza4572
    @grazza4572 3 роки тому

    Did you finish the camper?

  • @pchts1
    @pchts1 4 роки тому

    It's been 7 months since your first video did you complete the build or abandon it!?

  • @Arkiam
    @Arkiam 4 роки тому

    I have questions how can I get in touch with you????

  • @Jonny0651
    @Jonny0651 3 роки тому

    2 years later and no more videos

  • @shaunfrench7310
    @shaunfrench7310 5 років тому +4

    Interesting video. I like the way that the impact driver and tape measure doubles up as a hammer. nice strong structure but a little worried about how heavy it will be

    • @HalkerVeil
      @HalkerVeil 5 років тому

      Must be a good brand.. Can't do that with a Ryobi.

    • @shaunfrench7310
      @shaunfrench7310 5 років тому

      @@HalkerVeil maybe the chap in the cowboy hat just doesn't own a hammer 🤠

    • @TheWoodHaven
      @TheWoodHaven 5 років тому

      @@HalkerVeil Can confirm

  • @guyh.4553
    @guyh.4553 2 роки тому

    Pretty cool conversion. You've inspired me to convert my extra boat trailer. But was curious about, being the good country boy that you are, 😁😁😁, why didn't you use a B.F.H. to pound in the 2 X 4 cross members? 🤣🤣🤣 And being the good country boy that you are, was glad to see you use up scrap ply as all of us country folk do instead of just going & buying all new. 👍👍👍 Great decking instructions!

    • @diyadventure6819
      @diyadventure6819  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Yes, the amount of hammer jokes in the comments are pretty hilarious.

    • @guyh.4553
      @guyh.4553 2 роки тому

      @@diyadventure6819 🤣🤣🤣.
      Yes, you should have used an 18 lbs sledge! You've inspired me sir.

  • @patrickc.4827
    @patrickc.4827 4 роки тому

    Shoulda left a gap so u can rest your walls on frame to drill to frame and 2*6

  • @zefsemporiumofmadness5530
    @zefsemporiumofmadness5530 3 роки тому

    bro atleast show us the trailer

  • @MirchiBoy
    @MirchiBoy 5 років тому +1

    Awesome 👍

  • @oldladyme
    @oldladyme 3 роки тому

    Audio so low can't hear

  • @vegaspedalbloxx
    @vegaspedalbloxx 3 роки тому

    rip dudes trailor

  • @claytonroberts344
    @claytonroberts344 4 роки тому

    Where are the new videos it's been 6 months

  • @twoasoner3602
    @twoasoner3602 3 роки тому

    Don't leave us hanging!

  • @elizabethclayton1286
    @elizabethclayton1286 3 роки тому

    You make this look so easy

  • @Progamble
    @Progamble 4 роки тому

    Hey where is part 2?

  • @JohnMiller-oz7gv
    @JohnMiller-oz7gv 3 роки тому

    Nice job. One of the best I've seen.

  • @arthurritsma3881
    @arthurritsma3881 4 роки тому +1

    Unfortunately an ill-considered plan; a lack of moisture protection, trailer and floor construction will seriously limit the lifespan. Shame about all the effort.

  • @jroberts3327
    @jroberts3327 3 роки тому

    Nice

  • @davidklimek7999
    @davidklimek7999 5 років тому

    Would it be better to insulate between the floor joist?

  • @kswan23
    @kswan23 4 роки тому

    Updates

  • @TheMaddcrash
    @TheMaddcrash 4 роки тому

    Need more videos

  • @JOHNNY-pr9kv
    @JOHNNY-pr9kv 4 роки тому

    Nice video

  • @JOHNNY-pr9kv
    @JOHNNY-pr9kv 4 роки тому

    Nice video

  • @JOHNNY-pr9kv
    @JOHNNY-pr9kv 4 роки тому

    Nice video

  • @andrewrotter8592
    @andrewrotter8592 4 роки тому

    Any progress here?

  • @JOHNNY-pr9kv
    @JOHNNY-pr9kv 4 роки тому

    Nice video

  • @JOHNNY-pr9kv
    @JOHNNY-pr9kv 4 роки тому

    Nice video

  • @rayperez5944
    @rayperez5944 4 роки тому

    REALLY!

  • @orlandifranz
    @orlandifranz 5 років тому

    ESTÁ FICANDO BOM AMIGO !!!

  • @iwantosavemoney
    @iwantosavemoney 5 років тому +2

    Keep in mind that boat trailer is only designed to hold about 1200 pounds my friend.

    • @johnshader4287
      @johnshader4287 5 років тому +2

      I could be mistaken, but I believe it's the axle that is rated at about 1200 pounds. The frame should be able to take a lot more.

    • @iwantosavemoney
      @iwantosavemoney 5 років тому +1

      John Shader that makes little sense my friend

    • @TheWoodHaven
      @TheWoodHaven 5 років тому +2

      @@iwantosavemoney When a trailer is rated for a certain weight, it's the axle, leaf springs and tires that are being rated.
      All 3 of those things can be upgraded. I believe that is what John Shader was referring to.

    • @billturner1240
      @billturner1240 5 років тому +1

      @@johnshader4287 ... That would be a 3500 # axel...

    • @iwantosavemoney
      @iwantosavemoney 3 роки тому

      @@billturner1240 that would be 100% wrong 😑

  • @dummy4100
    @dummy4100 5 років тому

    Nice start, where are you located?