.... Isn't everything a little bigger in the USA😉looks impressive, but I think it will certainly be twice as heavy. campers that are not quite so big already weigh 150-180kg. Greetings from germany.
For the size of your camper 100kg is very low it depends on what material you use for the walls roof. The same applies to linear actuators, they are cheap but 4 of those are heavy. Now you need bigger battery and motors may be even solar on the roof with a charge controller. It seems every gadget to cope with the extra weight adds weight itself.
I've seen and admired a lot of his work. I even bought plans off him for my little solar powered electric boat. You can see in one of my other videos. I did think of using coroplast. Unfortunately. Due to my location. Materials are limited and anything that isn't readily available costs a premium to bring in. And generally has to be purchased in bulk.
Very nice project, but considering the size I doubt that you can keep the weight much below 80 kg, Good luck... I am planning to build a bike camper too (a bit smaller though, I am looking at 2 meter lenght for the cabin). So I'll watch your vids to learn!
There is more surface area forward of the wheels. I'll have it balance favouring the front once I start putting it more together. As it stands. It tows well. Though for the moment you are correct. it is a little tail heavy.
.... Isn't everything a little bigger in the USA😉looks impressive, but I think it will certainly be twice as heavy. campers that are not quite so big already weigh 150-180kg. Greetings from germany.
Greetings Germany. Australia here lol 😊
For the size of your camper 100kg is very low it depends on what material you use for the walls roof. The same applies to linear actuators, they are cheap but 4 of those are heavy. Now you need bigger battery and motors may be even solar on the roof with a charge controller. It seems every gadget to cope with the extra weight adds weight itself.
This is very true. Solar is a must in this day and age 😆
Paul Elkins uses coroplast as a floor material. Not sure would it fit your needs but it would make the floor around 60-80% lighter
I've seen and admired a lot of his work. I even bought plans off him for my little solar powered electric boat. You can see in one of my other videos. I did think of using coroplast. Unfortunately. Due to my location. Materials are limited and anything that isn't readily available costs a premium to bring in. And generally has to be purchased in bulk.
@@dazthecowboy gotcha, will look forward for the build videos. Never seen such a huge diy camper trailer! :)
Very nice project, but considering the size I doubt that you can keep the weight much below 80 kg, Good luck... I am planning to build a bike camper too (a bit smaller though, I am looking at 2 meter lenght for the cabin). So I'll watch your vids to learn!
I would have to agree with you there.
Why not 2 wheels in the middle and one steering wheel in the front?
I could technically eliminate the bike then lol
Looks like a lot of area aft of the wheels, won't that make it very unstable?
There is more surface area forward of the wheels. I'll have it balance favouring the front once I start putting it more together. As it stands. It tows well. Though for the moment you are correct. it is a little tail heavy.
@@dazthecowboy Great job!
@phottomatt4202 thank you. But it still might turn out to be a disaster lol