Hey man I love it , I've had that very idea on the back burner for quit a while now . I have always thought that a welded camper could easily compete with a wooden one done right and yours looks great keep on keep in on
great to see this. I'm looking at making a pop up like an alaskan. I'm also toying with the idea of extending it over the tail gate, as opposed to being able to fit in the box, for a little extra room. I don't know the pros and cons of doing so. still researching.
Your frame won't be that much heavier than aluminum and it will be considerably stronger. If you use an adhesive caulking like Bostic 940fs your bleed through from the cold will be minimal (you won't see the frame frost outline on the walls) We use it on metal boat cabins before we attach the skin with rivits or screws. nice job so far.
Nice job. Planning on making one myself. We live in Hawaii so no need as much insulation. More for the sleeping area. Cooking wood be done outside under an awning. Would like to know your dimensions
I sold this camper a while back. I really don't remember the dimensions. I didn't use any kind of plan I just made it up as I went along. I have been building an rv. Check out my newer videos.
I've got similar plans also. I don't need the long overhead cantilever though... Mine will be a pop up as well. I'm using a used camper for parts so shopping will be minimal. How will you fasten the skin to it? I can't imagine drilling all the rivet holes. Wood is a good insulator and using steel we'll be loosing the benefit when in cold environments. I suppose framing it using angle instead of tube will reduce the space between the insulation sheets. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to the details.
Great job. Like you, I've always thought steel would be much preferred over aluminum for a true off road slide in. For the average home fabricator steel welding is pretty straight forward. Aluminum is not such an exact science. As I understand it, even NASA and the airline industry use mostly rivets at they're high stress joints. For the added weight, I'll gladly take my showers and other needs outside, as it should be. Thanks
Ha ha! You are one of the few people that gets what I'm doing. I wish I had filmed the crazy roads I took this thing down on Friday. Aluminum may have worked but I don't want to question the strength. Hammer down and go!
My only concern with steel would actually be your aluminum roofing (electrolysis)? Regardless it is super cool, I am personally considering building a (work) utility version of this.
Great video! I'm beginning a build this winter for a flatbed crew cab 1-ton dually that I can remove after camping. Any ideas how to cantilever the cab over bed for a crew cab? I was thinking build a truss the length of the camper in the frame so the cab over bed will be supported from above more than below. The cabover portion will be much higher to accommodate the frame w the truss.
Nice idea. When is part 2 coming out. Why steel and not aluminum? I've been tossing around building a camper like yours for a few years now. It's helpful to see your video.
+Marcos 989 I'm not into boats but yes aluminum would have definitely been a lighter material to use for this job. And as far as spot welding goes , maybe if all you ever do with a camper is drive paved roads it would be fine but in my opinion spot welds would fail in the country I travel. I want peace of mind. it may be a little heavy but it's tough. That's what I was after. thanks for the kind words.
+Marcos 989 Ha ha ha! Do we work for the company? I don't want to talk badly about a US company but I don't really know anything about. From a manufacturing standpoint, where I take this camper would probably be considered abuse. For 99.9 percent of the population it would probably be perfect. My background in overhead rigging for some of the world's biggest names ( Michael Jackson, the Pope, and the Sultan of Brunei and many many others) tells me that if you're going to build something, over build it. I will gladly add a little extra weight for the strength.
ALEXEYE Thanks for the positive feedback! Comments like yours mean a lot to me because so many of my videos people just seem to feel the need to tear me down.
Stupid people ask why not aluminum really do you Know how to use a pig torch then buy the materials Tig rod argon have a high frequency welder really .they just talk and don't even know how to used a mig welder .
It's absolutely great your project, that's the way it should be constructed a good camper. Congratulations!
Hey man I love it , I've had that very idea on the back burner for quit a while now . I have always thought that a welded camper could easily compete with a wooden one done right and yours looks great keep on keep in on
great to see this. I'm looking at making a pop up like an alaskan. I'm also toying with the idea of extending it over the tail gate, as opposed to being able to fit in the box, for a little extra room. I don't know the pros and cons of doing so. still researching.
Your frame won't be that much heavier than aluminum and it will be considerably stronger. If you use an adhesive caulking like Bostic 940fs your bleed through from the cold will be minimal (you won't see the frame frost outline on the walls) We use it on metal boat cabins before we attach the skin with rivits or screws. nice job so far.
Amen Brother...Happy Trails...Might just see you out there where others fear to tread
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Nice job. Planning on making one myself. We live in Hawaii so no need as much insulation. More for the sleeping area. Cooking wood be done outside under an awning. Would like to know your dimensions
I sold this camper a while back. I really don't remember the dimensions. I didn't use any kind of plan I just made it up as I went along. I have been building an rv. Check out my newer videos.
Good idea really like it......
Hey steve,love the build,i have a truck camper im parting out if interested in the windows,doors,etc
I've got similar plans also. I don't need the long overhead cantilever though... Mine will be a pop up as well. I'm using a used camper for parts so shopping will be minimal. How will you fasten the skin to it? I can't imagine drilling all the rivet holes. Wood is a good insulator and using steel we'll be loosing the benefit when in cold environments. I suppose framing it using angle instead of tube will reduce the space between the insulation sheets. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to the details.
Great job. Like you, I've always thought steel would be much preferred over aluminum for a true off road slide in. For the average home fabricator steel welding is pretty straight forward. Aluminum is not such an exact science. As I understand it, even NASA and the airline industry use mostly rivets at they're high stress joints. For the added weight, I'll gladly take my showers and other needs outside, as it should be. Thanks
Ha ha! You are one of the few people that gets what I'm doing. I wish I had filmed the crazy roads I took this thing down on Friday. Aluminum may have worked but I don't want to question the strength. Hammer down and go!
My only concern with steel would actually be your aluminum roofing (electrolysis)?
Regardless it is super cool, I am personally considering building a (work) utility version of this.
That's bad ass br'
great! one word though, Aluminum, not steel :)
ragman2323 I agree but this thing would be fine after a fender bender I bet.
Great video! I'm beginning a build this winter for a flatbed crew cab 1-ton dually that I can remove after camping. Any ideas how to cantilever the cab over bed for a crew cab? I was thinking build a truss the length of the camper in the frame so the cab over bed will be supported from above more than below. The cabover portion will be much higher to accommodate the frame w the truss.
Your truss idea should work just fine. Not sure how else you really can do it. Good luck!
Nice idea. When is part 2 coming out. Why steel and not aluminum?
I've been tossing around building a camper like yours for a few years now. It's helpful to see your video.
Part 2 should be on this weekend! It looks a lot different already. I went with steel simply because I can weld it. Thanks for watching!
+Marcos 989 the best way to get good welds with aluminum is a tig welder and I don't have that kind of money
+Marcos 989 I'm not into boats but yes aluminum would have definitely been a lighter material to use for this job. And as far as spot welding goes , maybe if all you ever do with a camper is drive paved roads it would be fine but in my opinion spot welds would fail in the country I travel. I want peace of mind. it may be a little heavy but it's tough. That's what I was after. thanks for the kind words.
+Marcos 989
Ha ha ha! Do we work for the company?
I don't want to talk badly about a US company but I don't really know anything about. From a manufacturing standpoint, where I take this camper would probably be considered abuse. For 99.9 percent of the population it would probably be perfect.
My background in overhead rigging for some of the world's biggest names ( Michael Jackson, the Pope, and the Sultan of Brunei and many many others) tells me that if you're going to build something, over build it. I will gladly add a little extra weight for the strength.
ALEXEYE Thanks for the positive feedback! Comments like yours mean a lot to me because so many of my videos people just seem to feel the need to tear me down.
Hi
IMstarting my Camper projekt to my Chevy 8ft bed, I wonder IF there is anything you would have Done different?
Regard Ulf Hansen Sweden
Stupid people ask why not aluminum really do you Know how to use a pig torch then buy the materials Tig rod argon have a high frequency welder really .they just talk and don't even know how to used a mig welder .
This looks great do you have drawing or measurements
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I didn't use any drawings or plans of any kind. I just made it fit my short bed truck. Just kind of made it up as I went along.
Tig torch
Man that’s going to be far too heavy
Nope. I made a video about it.
hi, can u give me drawing
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Hi, can you give me the drawing to please