I Built a Tiny Camper - Episode 1
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- In this video, I start my Tiny Camper project. Step 1 is to dismantle the old utility trailer and inspect it's condition. I then clean it up, add a fresh coat of paint, and build the floor of the camper.
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Hey guys! The start of a new project here! I’ll be trying to keep the episodes short (10-15 mins) and will post them as the build goes on over the next several weeks! I will still be posting my regular type of outdoor videos during this build as well! Any suggestions, advice, comments are always welcomed! Thanks for the support, and don’t forget to get outside and enjoy life!
Very interesting. Looking forward to the next one.
Good episode looking forward to the rest of them!
Looks like got good buy on the trailer. Starting to take shape. Awesome.
Great start to your project. look forward to seeing it built. take care
Thanks Wallace!
great start to the project looking forward to the rest of the build.
Thanks 👍
Can't wait to see how it turns out.
Awesome coming along great until the next one
Great Job! Can't want to watch you build it and see the finished product! I'm sure you and the dogs will make some great memories in this one! 😊
For sure! Thanks buddy!
Awesome Brother👏🏽👍🏽
Yes plz
Can’t wait to see the finished product. Good luck.
Thanks!
Great video, can’t wait to see the rest of the build and the finished product. I’m sure it’ll be fun camping in it with the pups. 👍
Thanks!
I built one in early 1990s. 4x8 with a height of 5 feet. Had two bunks and a small woodstove. We also had a roof vent. Best hunting camp ever! All the best and looking forward to seeing the finished product.
That sounds awesome!
cant wait until the next episode, looking forward to seeing the entire build. thanks for sharing
Nice job Bob. I can’t wait to see the build and adventures
Thanks for following along!
Nice pleasant surprise. Look forward to the series.
Man, you keep a clean and tidy garage.
I was actually thinking it was time to do a clean up! Lol. Thanks for watching!
Looking forward to seeing this completed. Been thinking of building one myself, i like the way you insulated the floor.. :)
Should be a great warm floor. Looking forward to the next video!
Thanks! Coming soon!
Great video, thanks for sharing! Looks like a nice solid trailer to build on, excited to see the progress!
Thanks 👍
Funny that looks like an old pop-up camping trailer frame. Bringing her right back around. Good on ya bud.
I built my camper as well. I wanted a big window in front, a galley in the back, and windows on each side. I was stunned at the cost of these tiny campers with the things that I had to have. My cost was under $4000 and that was during Covid when Wood was crazy expensive. it’s absolutely loaded with solar and batteries and pass-throughs. There’s nothing like sleeping and a camper you built.
Keen to see how the build goes, I'm one of those people with a trailer who thinks of converting it to a camper, I agree with sealing and waterproofing to the max. If you can afford the extra weight I'd do a metal brace of some sort around the outside of the camper about a foot up from the bottom for extra support and protection for the rougher parts of a journey.
Great suggestions! Thanks !
Great job so far, definitely going to be a solid build looking forward to watching the progress
Thanks for watching! 👍
Great job…. Looking forward to seeing next video and the procession of the build. Interesting!!!!👍
Thanks 👍
Also good to see Molly in this video 👍
Great project. I'm getting close to finish with mine. A lot of fun to build for sure, the skies the limit. May 24 it's going somewheres too. I'll be following along your build as all your videos. LET the sawdust fly.
Thanks for tuning in!
Looks good bud. Looking forward to next one... built couple years ago they have to be tough 4 sure!!
This should be an interesting series. I enjoy watching small trailer builds. One thought. When you attached the floor to the trailer frame with the PL premium and screws, I was thinking maybe some bolts would be better than screws to ensure a more secure attachment. I may be over thinking this as I've never built one. Anyway, I look forward to the next one....Take care, Bluefin.
That’s a good suggestion! And I actually had planned to bolt it down through the metal frame with some long bolts. The issue I ran into was that the wiring for the trailer ran through the metal tubing of the frame so I couldn’t run a drill bit down through there without hitting the wires. I’ll be keeping a close eye on it and if anything seems to be moving I’ll have to find a way to bolt it down. Thanks for watching!
That’s a great project.
Look like lots of fun to come with that.
I’m watching the few episodes right now now.
Pat
Great project buddy. It’s good to mix it up a bit. I try to do different stuff on my channel too. Lol. I really enjoy your tenting and fishing adventures and this will surely be a great addition to those excursions. Looking forward to the rest of the build and take care. 👍
Thanks Darrell! You do a great job mixing things up on your channel! It definitely keeps things interesting! Thanks for watching and all the best! 👍
Good stuff Rob. I have not built one myself, be did convert an old pop up trailer to a quad hauler some yrs. ago.
No strong advice on your build but I'd use stainless screws, and undercoat it to death!
keep the dirt and salt from doing too much damage to the undercarriage.
And to all the Dewalt haters....... Rob knows his gear! get it right people! ;)
Safe adventures Rob.....
Thanks Wally!
I can see lot of overnighted coming up in this thing
Looking forward to this build
Layer or two of fibreglass keep it nice an water tight
I know your probably trying keep weight down
The gel coat actual what keeps it water tight
6:17 that plywood must of come from Kent building supplies… lol
Good thing they straighten out when it’s screwed/bolted down.
I used worse building material on my bear stand yesterday, haha
Haha. We get the bottom of the barrel in NL when it comes to lumber.
Great video buddy its going to be nice when its done looks good
Thanks 👍
I have been thinking about building a camper for the back of my SxS, Well just a one person sleeper that I could use spring summer and fall for fishing, gathering and hunting. Would make for a tight sleeping quarters though with bent legs, but still wondering if it would be comfortable enough for good rest. Hate to infest in something that wouldn't get used if it wasn't comfortable enough. I would love to throw my gear abroad and get out to a river and just be able to fish, rest and relocate without a set-up required. I'll be following your progress and looking forward to hearing your reviews when you put it to use.
Thanks Charlie! This camper will be just big enough to crawl in for sleep. It’s pretty much the same size as my backpacking tent, but at least it will have a mattress for more comfort and I’ll be able to store my gear, etc. Thanks for following along! 👍
Well, that’s what you drove 6hrs for…….not much left…..LOL. Now you know what you got. The way you are starting off with this…….she will last no problem buddy…….THE LANGDON TOWER is looking good so far!!
Very interesting to watch . Can you tell me more about your motivation to build one and for what use . Do you intend to put some kind of heat system inside ? Thanks for showing us your project. ( suggestion: maybe lower the sound of the music when you talk )
Thanks. I will try and adjust the volume of the music on the next one. I plan to use the camper to explore some logging roads in search of some new trout fishing ponds and also possibly for moose hunting this fall. No heat system planned as I will be running off a battery. Just a couple lights and a couple of plugs for charging electronics. I’m used to sleeping in a small backpacking tent, so as basic as this camper is, it will still be an upgrade from what I’m used to.
@@langdonoutdoors7859 thanks a lot for the reply
Cool ! Little Camping Coming Soon :) just found your channel new sub, I built camper & trailer rigged with solar for the Yukon trip i took last year, It's light the old 7.3 didn't even know it's behind "
Nice & light slap some fat tires on it and float over mud and snow 👍
Sounds like a good idea! 👍
Fellow "TRANSPLANTED" Newfoundlander here! Been wanting to build one of these for a while now myself! Going to follow along to see what kind of twist you put on this build! One question...what are planning for water proofing!?...if I have to wait for up coming videos to see
..that's fair!😉👍...was thinking of PFM (poor mans fiberglass) when I do build!...thanks for sharing...stay safe out there!!
PS....I did give you a sub!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
Great suggestion with the poor man’s fibreglass. I thought strongly about doing that, but decided to go in a different direction. I really hope it works out for me! Lol. Stay tuned!
Great video Robert , can’t wait to see the finished product, I would say it is a game changer for sure . Thanks for sharing and all the best
Looks good so far… can’t wait to see it completed
Thanks for watching!👍