Hey Kyle! Thanks for watching the video and subscribing. For this camper, I didn't do anything to update the frame that I purchased. I built another camper after this one and did a better job of documenting it from start to finish. Here is the video I made about the frame. ua-cam.com/video/bn9kkc9EfdQ/v-deo.html If you are interested, there is a whole series with the details of the build following this video. Enjoy!
@@FunkeAdventures sweet. Yeah I meant to say the framing of the actual camper structure instead of implying the trailer haha. I’m curious mainly on the floor and roof supports, etc. I’ll definitely check out this other video. Thank you!
@@kyle92lx Oh, my bad haha. Here are a couple of videos that talk about the walls and structure a bit more. Honestly, the 3/4 inch plywood acts as the strength and structure of the camper. The "framing" really just provides a space for the insulation, and something to screw the interior wall panels onto. Hopefully that is helpful. ua-cam.com/video/-54mvCVslRk/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/IcKLg6At3l4/v-deo.html
@@FunkeAdventures man I appreciate the heck out of the replies. I plan to frame the front end of the camper by the tongue in 2x4’s in order to support a small window unit AC since we are in Florida 😂 but the rest sounded easy enough. I’m same as you and taking ideas off of everyone’s build so far haha.
@@kyle92lx There are times that I wish I had a small AC unit. I think that is smart to add the 2x4s. Feel free to reach out with any questions about what I did. Easiest way to contact me is either here with comments, or on instagram @aaronfunke with a DM. Thanks again for watching the videos!
Thanks Will! I appreciate the support. Check out my updated videos of our newest camper build here: ua-cam.com/video/Jnsc1BzkB5s/v-deo.html and and even newer one here: ua-cam.com/video/08_xu-ojSGk/v-deo.html Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Nope, I still have it. I recently refinished a few parts for it. It had aluminum siding now, and a fold down bunk for our kid or dog. I also cut the metal rim around the trailer off and reinforced the trailer frame for strength.
That will be awesome! Thank you for watching and subscribing. It means a lot to us! Be sure to share some pictures of your build and send any questions our way. We would love to help in any way if possible!
Super simple (in a good way), plus clean and uncluttered. Pure. I like this design and will put plastic scuffliner skids on the bottom, so I can slide it on & off, to still be able to use my base for a utility trailer.
Strang, great suggestions! After this video I mounted the spare on the tongue. Before that, I just had it in the bed of my truck. And it is always a great idea to make sure all of the tire change equipment is fit for the tire change on the truck and the trailer. Thanks for the reminder! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Thanks so much! It was a fun build. Thanks for sticking around our channel and subscribing. We hope to make some videos of the entire build process he in the coming months. Thanks again!
Excelente proyecto. Tenemos algo parecido. Encantadora la imagen de tu señora filmandote con el bebe en brazos -reflejados en la puerta de la mini rodante-. Suscriptores numero 1000 que simbolico. Los ponemos tambien como canal amigo. Buenas rutas.
Amigos! Mil gracias por ver nuestro video y suscribir a nuestro canal. Me encantan su videos. Muy buenos. Y su mini rodante es excelente. Me encantaría ver unos videos de como lo construyeron. Gracias Amigos!
@@FunkeAdventures en realidad modificamos una camioneta dada de baja por destrucción total, es un Peugeot Express. Gracias por sus comentarios. Saludos desde Argentina.
I'm sold on this DIY trailer build idea, and aesthetically this has a cool and rugged look. Well done. Hope to see a step by step on your next build @Funke Family Adventures
I want one so bad but my carpentry skills are subpar lol 😂 . Love this brother 👍🏻. I do wish there was someone who could just build these and offer them for 7-8k Great job 👏
That would be awesome. I wish I could build them and sell them that cheap, but materials are SO expensive right now. Hopefully, the cost of materials will go down soon. I am planning on selling some at the $10k range.
Also, thank you for watching the video and subscribing to the channel. If you change your mind about building your own, I will be posting some detailed videos of the build process. Thanks MrBrew!
Thanks James! A little lawn mower trailer for a build like this would be perfect. Thanks for watching and subscribing. I will be posting more videos on how I built my trailer in the coming weeks and months.
Hi , thank you very much for making this video. I just bought the same shape brand new unit. It's got a lot of issues because I don't want to say it wasn't so well built but maybe not :-) I want to take pictures and share them with you...if that's ok. Just your suggestions for some problem spots I think I have. Mine is a 4x8 so I just bought a full memory foam mattress and I'm going to cut it down. I've got it covered up on my patio right now it's too hot to work on anything in Florida. I'm waiting till about October to get out there and finish the interior. I can't wait to get your opinion on what you think.
I'd be happy to take a look. Do you have instagram? That is probably the best way to send me a direct message with photos. You can find me on instagram @aaronfunke
Your wish is my command! I will be starting to build 2 more campers near the end of March and I will be documenting the whole process. Let me know if there is anything in particular you have questions about. Be sure to subscribe to see the new videos as they come out. Thank you for watching Monty!
Very nice looking trailer! something to consider for cold weather camping is a Lavaner 2K diesel heater! You don't want to use a propane heater because of the moisture it puts out has the potential for mold and wood rot!
Thanks Alan! I've heard of those heaters. I will have to look into them. I was planning on using a USB heat blanket during the winter. Then I can run it off of my battery and have it be solar powered.
Great build, would be perfect for the guy who hunts fishes in out of the way spots. I prefer a hard side camper vs a wall tent as when the winds pick up the canvas flapping can make for a sleepless night. I hunt remote locations for coyote and predators with my decoy dogs this would be a good match for me and my dog's.
Muy buen proyecto, acompañamos. Llegamos a ustedes desde el canal Gradan Outdoor, que tiene un proyecto familiar pero cuando los niños ya han crecido y la pareja vuelve a viajar solos.
This is the direction I was looking to go with my trailer. Kinda like a slide-in for a truck bed. That would give me the ability to take it off and use the trailer for other things. However, I don't want the little side doors. I would rather have a large back door so that large items can be hauled to a campsite and removed once there. Much like a miniature toy hauler. I have folding tables, a gas grill, and such so the back hatch area is not necessary for me. Also my trailer has 2-foot tall sides so that style door probably wouldn't work for me anyway. I'd be interested in seeing how you wired everything in a future video
Ray, thanks so much for checking out our channel. We really appreciate the support! I can see how that build would work great for what you are looking for. I will be filming the entire build process while I build another trailer in the next couple of months. So those might help you out a bit. Thanks again, Cheers!
So glad I found this video! I JUST bought a utility trailer yesterday for my camper build project and this is almost exactly what i want to build. I might be reaching out with some (a lot) of questions! Nice job on the build.
Nick, that is awesome. It's going to be a blast building your camper! Feel free to ask as many questions as you'd like. I will be making some videos in the coming weeks detailing some of my processes. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Nick, did you ever end up building your camper? I made a couple of upgrades and posted a new tour video. Let me know if you have any questions about anything that I did. ua-cam.com/video/Jnsc1BzkB5s/v-deo.html
Watched your later build videos before I found this one. I'm more interested in this type of removable camper that attaches to a multi-purpose utility trailer. I'm curious how hard it was to move on and off the trailer. How much did the camper part weight, not counting the trailer? And if you did another removable one like this, what would you have done differently? Do you have any pictures of the attachment system? I've also seen a wide variety of wall and ceiling designs, ranging from a simple plywood box with little internal framing or support and no insulation to ones that are almost built like tiny houses. Having built a couple, how much of that do you think is really necessary, especially for those not interested in camping in extremely hot or cold conditions? Thanks and keep the videos coming. You're doing good work.
It ended up being kind of difficult to get on and off of the trailer. If you had a forklift or a tractor with forks, it would be a lot easier. But my method of pulling it on and off wasn't great. Without insulation, the camper acts more like a tent. Less protection from the elements, but still comfortable. For me, insulation is necessary (kids and camping in cold climates). The framing in mine is mostly adding space for insulation and wiring. Thanks for watching. I appreciate the support!
Great video and amazing family. Can you let me know how you sealed and or painted the bottom of your camper pod? Also is it on skid to remove it off the trailer? Thanks so much.
On this first build, I put primer directly on plywood, and then Raptor Liner on the primer. It didn't work out well. If you are going to use Raptor Liner, you need to fiberglass first. On the newer builds, I used Aluminum sheets. But I also think Filon is a great option.
I’ve seen some of those. I think that could be great if you wanted a lounge space in your camper. Thanks for watching our video Mary! We have made some updates to this camper and even built another one. You can check those out on our channel. Thanks again!
I used Raptor liner on a wood trailer and had disastrous results. Wood expands and contracts and I had raptor liner cracks everywhere. Had to peal it all of then I did PMF over the trailer. Cheap and worked great. Wouldn’t do Raptor liner again on top of wood. How is yours holding up?
Thanks Chase! I probably spent about $3500 start to finish. It could be done cheaper. The doors themselves were $800-900 and the trailer was brand new for $1400. So that is a huge part of the budget there. Probably about 100 hours.
Nice trailer. I would consider a swing out cabinet for the kitchen area with a sink and stove. Any build video or plans available. I was just telling my son about doing something like this with my 5x8 trailer.
@@FunkeAdventures Looks like you are in Ogden, I lived in Layton/Kaysville for many years and now in St George. If you are in the area let me know I would love to check out the trailer in person.
Yeah, I just had to do a couple of calculations before purchasing the struts. Most of the manufacturers have a formula to help you know which lb of strut to buy. Thanks for watching!
Good video, I've been uploading build videos on my squaredrop (in construction) - getting some more shots and explanation of your back galley door and how you built it would be great.
Great question James! I used 3/4 inch plywood on the outside. I probably could have got away with 1/2 inch, but the 3/4 gives me great peace of mind. It is VERY sturdy. On my next build, I won't use any plywood for the interior walls and instead, I will use an FRP board for the interior walls. Thanks for watching and for the support!
Great question! I have a new video coming this week that goes into detail about the costs of my newest camper that I built. This older one probably was around $4500.
I'm going. to make a video on this topic soon, but with the things that I added to it, I bet I came in right around $4500-5000. I'll update you once I have the video posted.
Absolutely! First, thank you for watching and subscribing to our channel. It means the world to us! When I built it in the spring of 2021, the total build cost was about $4000 dollars. That includes the trailer frame, wheels, tires, all materials, and some upgrades like the solar panel, battery setup and mattress. It took me probably about 120 hours to build. I will be building another one in the next couple of months and documenting each step of the process, so if you are wondering about any of the build process, check out those videos. Thanks again! I hope you enjoy our other videos.
Hey! I know its been a while, but I broke down the costs of my newest camper build, in case you are interested. ua-cam.com/video/08_xu-ojSGk/v-deo.html
Hi Robert, thanks for watching and subscribing to our channel! I used foam board insulation. It is just smaller than the cavity created by my “studs” (1x2 and 2x2) so there is a slight air gap for any condensation.
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Baby noises are always worth it. Looks great.
Thank you Sarah! We appreciate the support.
Great project. Very clean. Great job.
This is my next project. I’m curious on your frame work you did for it. Would love to see some pics or etc from that.
Hey Kyle! Thanks for watching the video and subscribing. For this camper, I didn't do anything to update the frame that I purchased. I built another camper after this one and did a better job of documenting it from start to finish. Here is the video I made about the frame. ua-cam.com/video/bn9kkc9EfdQ/v-deo.html
If you are interested, there is a whole series with the details of the build following this video. Enjoy!
@@FunkeAdventures sweet. Yeah I meant to say the framing of the actual camper structure instead of implying the trailer haha. I’m curious mainly on the floor and roof supports, etc. I’ll definitely check out this other video. Thank you!
@@kyle92lx Oh, my bad haha. Here are a couple of videos that talk about the walls and structure a bit more. Honestly, the 3/4 inch plywood acts as the strength and structure of the camper. The "framing" really just provides a space for the insulation, and something to screw the interior wall panels onto. Hopefully that is helpful. ua-cam.com/video/-54mvCVslRk/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/IcKLg6At3l4/v-deo.html
@@FunkeAdventures man I appreciate the heck out of the replies. I plan to frame the front end of the camper by the tongue in 2x4’s in order to support a small window unit AC since we are in Florida 😂 but the rest sounded easy enough. I’m same as you and taking ideas off of everyone’s build so far haha.
@@kyle92lx There are times that I wish I had a small AC unit. I think that is smart to add the 2x4s. Feel free to reach out with any questions about what I did. Easiest way to contact me is either here with comments, or on instagram @aaronfunke with a DM. Thanks again for watching the videos!
Nice work, the little ones blue eyes are adorable :)
Very good! You are very humble. Like your project. Simple is best!
Thanks for the support Hoke! We hope you enjoy our channel!
Nice job on this project! That turned out great!
Thanks Will! I appreciate the support. Check out my updated videos of our newest camper build here: ua-cam.com/video/Jnsc1BzkB5s/v-deo.html
and and even newer one here: ua-cam.com/video/08_xu-ojSGk/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Totally awesome, make it a muffin top on the sides and extend it over the tounge some more for extra space.
You have the right idea about life.
Thanks for watching Michael!
Hey I'm in Ogden too! If you ever plan on building another one let me know I'd be happy to learn
Nice, I am building another one now. I'll be putting videos up detailing the whole process. Thanks for watching!
@@FunkeAdventures did you sell this one?
Nope, I still have it. I recently refinished a few parts for it. It had aluminum siding now, and a fold down bunk for our kid or dog. I also cut the metal rim around the trailer off and reinforced the trailer frame for strength.
Great build! Nothing better than camping with your family.
Thanks Paul! Seriously nothing better.
Building one to put on my flatbed on my Dakota! Thank you for the idea!
That will be awesome! Thank you for watching and subscribing. It means a lot to us! Be sure to share some pictures of your build and send any questions our way. We would love to help in any way if possible!
Great job. Great you doing this as a family. Great boy you got. Keep teaching him about camping and survival
Thanks Marius! We love getting outdoors with our little one!
Great build. Congratulations looks like you all will be enjoying that.
We enjoy it so much! Thanks for watching.
That camper is awesome!! Nice job
Thanks Brian! I appreciate you watching our video!
Super simple (in a good way), plus clean and uncluttered. Pure. I like this design and will put plastic scuffliner skids on the bottom, so I can slide it on & off, to still be able to use my base for a utility trailer.
Great idea! Do you know where you will get your skids?
@@FunkeAdventures you can use 4x4 on the bottom and it slides so easy if you do that
So impressed you figured out how to build this. I love it!
Thanks! It was a good team effort with you putting up with me working on it so much.
Good I like thanks so much information about and good looking your family good luck
Looks professionally built.
I would mount a spare tire & make sure your truck tire change equipment will work on the trailer.
Strang, great suggestions! After this video I mounted the spare on the tongue. Before that, I just had it in the bed of my truck. And it is always a great idea to make sure all of the tire change equipment is fit for the tire change on the truck and the trailer. Thanks for the reminder!
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Cozy !
Nice clean build .
Thanks so much! It was a fun build. Thanks for sticking around our channel and subscribing. We hope to make some videos of the entire build process he in the coming months. Thanks again!
Excelente proyecto. Tenemos algo parecido. Encantadora la imagen de tu señora filmandote con el bebe en brazos -reflejados en la puerta de la mini rodante-. Suscriptores numero 1000 que simbolico. Los ponemos tambien como canal amigo. Buenas rutas.
Amigos! Mil gracias por ver nuestro video y suscribir a nuestro canal. Me encantan su videos. Muy buenos. Y su mini rodante es excelente. Me encantaría ver unos videos de como lo construyeron. Gracias Amigos!
@@FunkeAdventures en realidad modificamos una camioneta dada de baja por destrucción total, es un Peugeot Express. Gracias por sus comentarios. Saludos desde Argentina.
Hey mate I have replaced my cig points with Anderson plugs. No more worrying about plugs working loose.
Happy anniversary! Great video. Enjoy the memories!
Thanks Jacob!
Super excited! Im just about to start on mine! 5x8 deck with no storage compartment in the back. Looks like you guys have a great setup! Enjoy it!
Good luck!!
Looks good, perfect for your little family. Have fun in the outdoors
Also, maybe building some more like you said to have a rental business like about 6 or so
Great build, well done!
Thanks for watching Zach. Build process videos are coming soon!
Real nice camper-trailer rig you two built! Awesome! Appreciate you sharing!
Thank you for watching and subscribing!
Great job mate it looks amazing
Great work on the camper and such a cute little boy!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧
Thank you Karl!
Awesome job. You have inspired me to build my own. Thank you
Good job! Impressive!
Thanks so much!
I'm sold on this DIY trailer build idea, and aesthetically this has a cool and rugged look. Well done. Hope to see a step by step on your next build @Funke Family Adventures
I like the simplicity on this build. What is the foot print dimension of the trailer?
Thanks so much! We appreciate the support. The trailer bed is 5 ft x 8 ft.
Very well done brother 🤙🇦🇺
Thank you Benji! I appreciate the support!
Like it, Im building a similar trailer with more windows and a full kitchen in the back.
That will be seriously sweet. Will it have sink and refrigerator?
Thanks for sharing this video .Excellent job .Gob Bless you and your family .
Thank you Yuris! We appreciate your support. Thank you for subscribing to our channel!
Nice job guys! Enjoy your adventures in God's great big beautiful natural world.
Love it, nice job!
Bad ass camper! Looks military grade 😉
It’s just missing a turret. Great video
Thanks J D! Maybe the next build will have a turret?
Офигено. Ни чего лишнего. Молодец. Отличный кемпер
Спасибо за поддержку!
If you don't mind how is the camper attached to the trailer? Awesome job too !!
I want one so bad but my carpentry skills are subpar lol 😂 . Love this brother 👍🏻. I do wish there was someone who could just build these and offer them for 7-8k
Great job 👏
That would be awesome. I wish I could build them and sell them that cheap, but materials are SO expensive right now. Hopefully, the cost of materials will go down soon. I am planning on selling some at the $10k range.
Also, thank you for watching the video and subscribing to the channel. If you change your mind about building your own, I will be posting some detailed videos of the build process. Thanks MrBrew!
Cool built.. one of the best i've ever seen so far.👍🥰
Thanks for watching Nestor!
BRILLIANT
Awesome! Been thinking bout doing this to my lawn mower trailer that just sits in the yard doing nothing anymore. Great job and thanks for sharing!
Thanks James! A little lawn mower trailer for a build like this would be perfect. Thanks for watching and subscribing. I will be posting more videos on how I built my trailer in the coming weeks and months.
Hi , thank you very much for making this video. I just bought the same shape brand new unit. It's got a lot of issues because I don't want to say it wasn't so well built but maybe not :-) I want to take pictures and share them with you...if that's ok. Just your suggestions for some problem spots I think I have. Mine is a 4x8 so I just bought a full memory foam mattress and I'm going to cut it down. I've got it covered up on my patio right now it's too hot to work on anything in Florida. I'm waiting till about October to get out there and finish the interior. I can't wait to get your opinion on what you think.
I'd be happy to take a look. Do you have instagram? That is probably the best way to send me a direct message with photos. You can find me on instagram @aaronfunke
Thank you very much. I will check it out
If you build another one PLEASE record the whole process in depth for us!!!
Your wish is my command! I will be starting to build 2 more campers near the end of March and I will be documenting the whole process. Let me know if there is anything in particular you have questions about. Be sure to subscribe to see the new videos as they come out. Thank you for watching Monty!
Great job! Super simple design.
Thanks for watching Dan!
Nice job!
Thanks Snaerffer! We appreciate the support!
Very nice. Greetings from Holland
Thank you Marco! Cheers to you in Holland!
Very nice looking trailer! something to consider for cold weather camping is a Lavaner 2K diesel heater! You don't want to use a propane heater because of the moisture it puts out has the potential for mold and wood rot!
Thanks Alan! I've heard of those heaters. I will have to look into them. I was planning on using a USB heat blanket during the winter. Then I can run it off of my battery and have it be solar powered.
Good job on the build - pretty legit.
Thank you!
Great job
Great build, would be perfect for the guy who hunts fishes in out of the way spots. I prefer a hard side camper vs a wall tent as when the winds pick up the canvas flapping can make for a sleepless night. I hunt remote locations for coyote and predators with my decoy dogs this would be a good match for me and my dog's.
Thanks Shann! We slept in it during a windy night at capitol reef in Utah and it was great! Thanks for watching!
Muy buen proyecto, acompañamos. Llegamos a ustedes desde el canal Gradan Outdoor, que tiene un proyecto familiar pero cuando los niños ya han crecido y la pareja vuelve a viajar solos.
Gracias por su apoyo a nuestro canal. Apreciamos mucho de todos los que suscriban y vean nuestros videos!
Nice rig.
Thanks Dave!
This is the direction I was looking to go with my trailer. Kinda like a slide-in for a truck bed. That would give me the ability to take it off and use the trailer for other things. However, I don't want the little side doors. I would rather have a large back door so that large items can be hauled to a campsite and removed once there. Much like a miniature toy hauler. I have folding tables, a gas grill, and such so the back hatch area is not necessary for me. Also my trailer has 2-foot tall sides so that style door probably wouldn't work for me anyway. I'd be interested in seeing how you wired everything in a future video
Ray, thanks so much for checking out our channel. We really appreciate the support!
I can see how that build would work great for what you are looking for. I will be filming the entire build process while I build another trailer in the next couple of months. So those might help you out a bit.
Thanks again, Cheers!
Cool trailer, cute kiddo:)
Good looking plywood tent 👍
Haha, might as well be a tent made of gold.
Thank You! =Cosmo
So glad I found this video! I JUST bought a utility trailer yesterday for my camper build project and this is almost exactly what i want to build. I might be reaching out with some (a lot) of questions! Nice job on the build.
Nick, that is awesome. It's going to be a blast building your camper! Feel free to ask as many questions as you'd like. I will be making some videos in the coming weeks detailing some of my processes. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Nick, did you ever end up building your camper? I made a couple of upgrades and posted a new tour video. Let me know if you have any questions about anything that I did. ua-cam.com/video/Jnsc1BzkB5s/v-deo.html
well done! great video
Thank you so much! We appreciate all of the support. Looking forward to making more & better content!
Watched your later build videos before I found this one. I'm more interested in this type of removable camper that attaches to a multi-purpose utility trailer. I'm curious how hard it was to move on and off the trailer. How much did the camper part weight, not counting the trailer? And if you did another removable one like this, what would you have done differently? Do you have any pictures of the attachment system? I've also seen a wide variety of wall and ceiling designs, ranging from a simple plywood box with little internal framing or support and no insulation to ones that are almost built like tiny houses. Having built a couple, how much of that do you think is really necessary, especially for those not interested in camping in extremely hot or cold conditions? Thanks and keep the videos coming. You're doing good work.
It ended up being kind of difficult to get on and off of the trailer. If you had a forklift or a tractor with forks, it would be a lot easier. But my method of pulling it on and off wasn't great.
Without insulation, the camper acts more like a tent. Less protection from the elements, but still comfortable. For me, insulation is necessary (kids and camping in cold climates). The framing in mine is mostly adding space for insulation and wiring.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the support!
Great job.,.
Thanks for watching and subscribing Donn!
Just wondering what the weight of the unit is off the trailer and combined with trailer please. Great camper build!!! 😎👍
Nice build.
Thank you!
Great video and amazing family. Can you let me know how you sealed and or painted the bottom of your camper pod? Also is it on skid to remove it off the trailer? Thanks so much.
Nice job ...
Thanks Richard! You can watch an updated tour video here: ua-cam.com/video/Jnsc1BzkB5s/v-deo.html
Nice build!
Thanks Micky!
Well done
Thanks for watching and subscribing Ronald!
How did you make your exterior paneling? fiberglass?
On this first build, I put primer directly on plywood, and then Raptor Liner on the primer. It didn't work out well. If you are going to use Raptor Liner, you need to fiberglass first. On the newer builds, I used Aluminum sheets. But I also think Filon is a great option.
Really nice job. It looks great!
Nice camper
Thanks mike! We appreciate all of the support.
I just seen this other video and they had a trifold memory foam bed that doubled as a couch.
I’ve seen some of those. I think that could be great if you wanted a lounge space in your camper.
Thanks for watching our video Mary! We have made some updates to this camper and even built another one. You can check those out on our channel. Thanks again!
Love it I have a trailer at home and I'm getting the itch to build one. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing your build
Of course! Thanks for watching. Let me know if you have any questions.
I used Raptor liner on a wood trailer and had disastrous results. Wood expands and contracts and I had raptor liner cracks everywhere. Had to peal it all of then I did PMF over the trailer. Cheap and worked great. Wouldn’t do Raptor liner again on top of wood. How is yours holding up?
As you probably saw, I too had bad results. I ended up using aluminum. I think if you wanted to use raptor liner, it needs to be fiberglassed first.
Looks great.
Man, this is awesome! 👍
Hi very nice. What size trailer did you use Thank you
Thanks for watching and subscribing Michael!
It is a 5x8 trailer base.
Great Job! Very impressed!!
Thank you!
Pictures of the back hatch door framing, hinge and how you sealed to make it dust tight
Hi Greg, I made another video about the back hatch that you can find on our channel. Cheers!
This is so legit!! About how much did it cost you start to finish?
Thanks Chase! I probably spent about $3500 start to finish. It could be done cheaper. The doors themselves were $800-900 and the trailer was brand new for $1400. So that is a huge part of the budget there. Probably about 100 hours.
Great job! How much does it weigh and what is the tongue weight?
Very nice job.
Nice trailer. I would consider a swing out cabinet for the kitchen area with a sink and stove. Any build video or plans available. I was just telling my son about doing something like this with my 5x8 trailer.
Thanks for watching Bradley. I’m in it!
@@FunkeAdventures Looks like you are in Ogden, I lived in Layton/Kaysville for many years and now in St George. If you are in the area let me know I would love to check out the trailer in person.
Thanks for the video ive really enjoyed them. How did you attach the body to the frame of the trailer?
Great question! I used a piece of 3 inch steel flatbar on each corner. One end is bolted to the trailer and the other is bolted to the trailer.
Great build. I'm currently building one too.
Sweet! I'd love to see some photos!
@@FunkeAdventures thanks. I'll do a video of the progress this weekend.
Totally going to steal this idea. Curious would spray insulation work better in your opinion?
I am not super familiar with spray foam, but I would assume it would work at least as good. Thanks for watching!
Where the strut shocks heavy duty enough to open the galley door? TY!
Yeah, I just had to do a couple of calculations before purchasing the struts. Most of the manufacturers have a formula to help you know which lb of strut to buy.
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Would you be able to add a tepui tent up top? Or would that put the weight too high?
Absolutely. I think it would work great! When our kid gets a little bigger, I plan on adding a rooftop tent setup to the camper.
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I know it’s a 3 year old video but do you have any videos in how you made your galley door and how it’s sealed
This looks very well crafted. How many people could we cram in there if we would like to play some Nintendo classic super smash brothers?
We could get 4 in there, easy. but if we move it under the awning, the possibilities are endless.
Love it, great build! I want to build another as well, I know the feeling.
I feel like I learned so much from this build. While I love our little camper, I feel like the next one will be 10x better.
Good video, I've been uploading build videos on my squaredrop (in construction) - getting some more shots and explanation of your back galley door and how you built it would be great.
Here is the video explaining the build of the back door. ua-cam.com/video/q51PpD3vBlc/v-deo.html
Hi good job ! Im just finishing my gulley. Do you mind showing me how you attached the hurricane hinge ? Thanks
I am going to make a video detailing it in the next couple of weeks. Thanks Johann!
ua-cam.com/video/q51PpD3vBlc/v-deo.html
This is all I need. I'm going to start my project mid Jan 22. Which plywood do you recommend??
Great question James! I used 3/4 inch plywood on the outside. I probably could have got away with 1/2 inch, but the 3/4 gives me great peace of mind. It is VERY sturdy. On my next build, I won't use any plywood for the interior walls and instead, I will use an FRP board for the interior walls.
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Awesome
Thanks for watching Stephen!
Great job! How much do you have into it not including trailer?
Great question! I have a new video coming this week that goes into detail about the costs of my newest camper that I built. This older one probably was around $4500.
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Thank you!
Here is the video breaking down the costs of my newest camper build: ua-cam.com/video/08_xu-ojSGk/v-deo.html
Looks amazing. How much was the build?
I'm going. to make a video on this topic soon, but with the things that I added to it, I bet I came in right around $4500-5000. I'll update you once I have the video posted.
This is awesome! Can you let us know a rough estimate of the budget for this?
Absolutely! First, thank you for watching and subscribing to our channel. It means the world to us!
When I built it in the spring of 2021, the total build cost was about $4000 dollars. That includes the trailer frame, wheels, tires, all materials, and some upgrades like the solar panel, battery setup and mattress. It took me probably about 120 hours to build. I will be building another one in the next couple of months and documenting each step of the process, so if you are wondering about any of the build process, check out those videos.
Thanks again! I hope you enjoy our other videos.
Hey! I know its been a while, but I broke down the costs of my newest camper build, in case you are interested. ua-cam.com/video/08_xu-ojSGk/v-deo.html
What insulation did you use, and how did you create the air gap?
Hi Robert, thanks for watching and subscribing to our channel!
I used foam board insulation. It is just smaller than the cavity created by my “studs” (1x2 and 2x2) so there is a slight air gap for any condensation.