My Bicycle Touring Teardrop Camper Trailer(weight&features)-Ep02
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- "The epic cycling journey of one man, his dog and their teardrop camper, Matilda. "
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I am impressed with all the gear you can get inside and all the compartments!
My first trailer was up at ~45kg. My second was around 40. At that point I decided that I'd better find out how light I could build a bike camper, so I went all out, using the technologies that I knew how to build with. Sakari Hohlma had built one that was 20kg. I knew I couldn't match that. With an aluminum tube frame and structure, steel hitch, 20 inch wheels, smaller size, and as light as I could build, the third trailer came in at 34kg. Still too heavy. Got rid of many features, went to corrugated pvc floor from wood, went to polycarbonate windows, no suspension, no structure on certain parts, no kitchen, no closet or cabinets (just a shelf), got down to 28kg. Removing weight is the hardest part of building a bicycle camper. You did well. Now rebuild lighter. Look for every place you can cut weight. Keep going.
The camper is great ! But... Why didn't you show us the bed space and the kitchen ? That's what I was waiting on
He has a tent that he puts up outside
I'm going to steal your idea haha
I assume that you knew Matilda would be heavy, but you wanted to make her tough, reliable, well outfitted and built to a high standard, so it was a case of, she'll weigh what she weighs!
I especially liked your full suspension, which ensures that Matilda is less stressed on her travels and your companion has a pleasant ride.
The 32mm closed cell foam insulation is simply outstanding, and in conjunction with the 10mm twin wall polycarbonate sheets, provides phenomenal levels of insulation.
The vented locker is a very clever idea, in fact the entirety of Matilda is very cleverly thought out!
Polycarbonate is respected for its strength, which is why jet fighters use it for their canopies, suffice to say that Matilda is one tiugh cookie!
Superbly over engineered to give her Crew safety and security with reliability, you've engineered out potential areas of weakness from the beginning.
I couldn't quite make out the name of your insulation, could you please confirm it?
I know of no other bicycle camper built so strongly, Matilda certainly is a unique compact travel cabin.
If you're ever in. London, I'll happily buy you both a meal.
Busking and touring !!!! was not expecting that its what im loking for
Cool!!!
Nice build. I’m following all bike camper builds. So I seen all of these that are posted on UA-cam. Great job completing a great project. Lots of camping ahead for you. However it is just way too heavy to pull around using a peddle bike. Perhaps an electric motor kit on front hub as well as a gas powered engine to utilize both power applications. You can even carry extra batteries. You will need both gas and electric motors to pull anything using a bike over 300lbs. Many camper trailers for bikes are around 50 to 100 lbs max weight. They are made very light for a reason. In my opinion this needs a motorcycle to hook up to it. Lots of great stuff with plenty of conveniences. Great job. And congrats! Keep em coming!
Wow really amazing, congrats!
Good job..
192 kilograms = 423 lbs = crazy heavy. Maybe make is electric powered assist so the trailer can actually help push itself.
Agreed.
You need to purchase one of those motorized bicycle kits. I recommend the 80cc. That would make your camping experience a joy and you could really travel.
I recommend an electric bike kit (cyclone 3000w) which had more tourqe than a gas motor and battery can be recharge by his solar panel
That would be awesome but he'd need to also add some custom gas jug carriers somewhere either on his bike or inside the camper so he didn't run out in the middle of the forest on a steep climb or something. At least that's what I'd do.
At that point ha may just buy a small motorcycle as well. An electric kit just big enough to compensate for the extra weight of the trailer would be ideal in my opinion. Then he can enjoy cycling and the comfort of his camper.
I love your project and humor. "Got to change Joe for Chihuahua."
Thank you Bryan!! Really appreciate your time,thank you! Finally someone appreciate my humor,you deserve a statue.😂🙏 😂
Stick around : there's plenty more where that came from.
Great job!!! Love your video and your Matilda!!!
This is world class engineering buddy! great job
Dude! This is amazing!
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this the best bui,lt out there..well done Alex!!! Bigups from another Alex and his dog Hawaii...
OMG...I hope your using an assist motor...Can I pull it? (I'm laughing and gasping) OMG, you must have tree trunks for legs....Keep On ,keeping on
Very nice very good
Very cool video! Gives me some inspiring ideas! Love your humor!
I’m following many guys travelling by bicycle, you will climb the top shortly !
Hi mate! Thank you for your time,really appreciate. 🙏
Stick around 🤘
Thank you
Where do they park and sleep? I'm in Brooklyn now and would love to do something like this. But I guess cops would harass me for parking it on the street anywhere around here..
@@WindsongSoundBath go out of the city, it doesn’t work in a populated area . Then find a stealth place .
@@Fenomeniebasta yes absolutely. I mean but, have you ever been to Brooklyn New York? It's such a large populated area. I don't even know where to begin.
It would have to be very far away from here..
Es genial una idea así de tener donde acampar y vivir si fuese necesario. ..Me gustaría una así para vivir junto a mi esposa. ..algún día será. .
Fabulosa
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I believe that the corrugated plastic material you are using is made of polypropylene not polycarbonate.
I'm at 9:09 and got to say you seem like a really kool guy. Hope you have long happy life!!!!!! OK at 9:49 now. Pow Hahah ya YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Uphill, travel is the fun so time is irrelevant right. Love the reason for the name Hahahaha. 11:46 Patr-trr-trr Psss
If you can't pull it then get a horse instead of the bike. 😆 You're living my dream btw.
This guy seriously deserves more then 234 thumbs up.7714 viewers could not lift a finger for Alexx who is lugging around all this weight. To those people I ask, why? Alexx, you rock buddy. Hope your doing well. Cheers from Mario in Australia.
Super cool... 😎 subbed!
Thank you very much bud!! Really appreciate!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Great camper! But 403lbs 183Kilo, looks fun! Good luck
Thank you mate,really appreciate you stopping by.
Thank you,stick around.🤞⚡️🤘
Wow how didn't I see this video.... I made one last year.... this year I'm working on another it's going to be more set for off-grid like yours
I am looking forward to more videos...I hope you have been able to put more of them on here.
Truly inspirational in helping me on practical engineering for my build
Nice work Borat
Nice design!
i want one
Awesome! Where do you busk? I play too. Can I listen to you somewhere online? Best wishes man!
It will be quite an effort to pull Matilda around, but it looks so nice and cozy inside! I would be for sure envying you during rainy night in a bike trip!
I'm curious about cycling in strong winds with it!
And what about Joe? Where is his seat for long or speed runs? You should present him!
Hey ho Mariano! Really nice words,thank you.
Yea is definitely very cozy and safe.In terms of bad weather: yap is a proper thank ;) , nothing gets in. In terms of the effort: on the flat&downhill is totally fine, just like a normal bike. Uphill.......well..... 1gear all the way. 😂😂 But I definitely can manage. In regards of Joe: if is a very busy road whit cars I keep him on the inside but if is a quiet road, he walks sidebyside. I don’t pedal to fast and also I make regular breaks for the sake of the both of us 😂😂. I will definitely make a video about Joe, I’m cooking that as we speak.
Stick around bud, I will be posting weekly. 🤞🤘
Thank you !!!
I need more videos! In the travel! XD
Hey ho Tokyo!! This Friday around 6pm(uk time) .And hopefully once a week/every Friday onwards.
Thank you for your support!! 🤘🙏
whats your facebook name
What is the frame made of? Not steel?
Crap! That's heavy!
Great video Man! Where you from ?
I just tow a trailer with the tent and stuff in. I did think of one of those campers and even got the designs, but working out the weight, put me off. My bike 20kg, the trailer and stuff in it 40kg, me 95 kg, = 155 kg. I could lose weight of course. Maybe more cycling when the weather isn't so hot. I live in northern England, have Scottish blood, we don't do well in the heat. Right now it's 20c - about 8c over what I'm used to in most summers.
400 Lbs!!? JEEZ DUDE! My W.I.P one weighs less than half!
😂😂😂😂 Go big or go home 😂😂😂😂 🙏🙏🤘🤘🤘
How much did the polycarbonate cost?
@@aerobatgaming2033 Half of it was recycle , but i did buy some. 50euros a sheet ( 1.80mt tall by 4mt long) Is very affordable and playful&weather resisting.
Construcion?
nice
When raining it's suported?
Well, it's still good for trolling for YT hits... but
not much else.
Hola des de Barcelona! It's great what you built! What are the dimensions? I'm comparing to other's to take notes. Keep it up! Cheers!
When he first said the kl I thought I stumbled upon a vid that showed a vehicle-pulling one 😳
Do you actually pedal with that kind of weight? How far can you go in a day?
What wattage is your Solar Panel .?
Hello quelle est la dimension et aurais-tu des plans de ta caravane
The height of the connection is needlessly High, and would be easier to control at rear axle level. This is true of many such trailers, and there is no reason to do so. Monumental weight !
200kg !!! 😀
Over 400lbs of haulage ?....
400 lbs!! Jesus dude
Your setup is way too heavy, even for an ebike. Good luck going uphill
hallo..tak berat ke 183 kilo...aduh macam mana nak tarik itu kan berat....campernya besar itu yang aku suka...itu kalau kat negara kau boleh la..tapi kat malaysia ni camper macam kau buat tu boleh atau tidak pakai ...aku x tahu..
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@@AlexxRock hallo....berapa lama ko ambilk masa buat camper dan kos nya berapa?..
O projecto esta porreiro, mas com muito peso, tenho algumas duvidas para fazer uma viagem de vários dias/semanas, já pensaste fazer um trailer tipo auto tenda?
Obrigado pelo teu temp. Já estou na estrada a mais de um mês 😉. Mantém te por aqui,de tempos a tempos faço upload.
@@AlexxRock tô com projeto de fazer um com 250kg mais com motor pra puxar
were can i buy one pleaz
For me,bicycle teardrop weight,should not be more than 20 kg.
I think you can't climb hill,towing 192kg.Or you need an ebike with 10.000Watt of power.
420 lbs ....ouch
Hi Brad
Thanks for watching bud.
Yea the weight in the start was a steep learning curve, but now I’m totally fine.
Thank you 🙏
You an prolly replace some of the wood with more of the "Coroplast". I'm not sure if _any_ wood is necessary.
Pergunta off você por um acaso , seria BR?
How could you have made it a lot lighter?
could have used aluminum for the frame instead of steel...steel adds up very quickly
Good video, Activate the translator for Spanish
Ninja dos marrães 👹
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