I Tried to Build a Camper for $0
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- Опубліковано 2 лис 2024
- I’m driving across the country and building a camper as I go. And I’m constructing it out of nothing but free items.
This journey was a harrowing one with lots of ups and downs along the way, but I came out on the other side a changed man with a tiny home I built for free.
Thank you to everyone who helped out along the way and let me mooch off of you. This project would not have been possible without my friends and family.
This USA road trip was one for the books.
Thanks to my friends over at @bigtimebigtimebigtime for including me in their video today. Go subscribe to them!
finger regrowth depicting passage of time is a genius directing decision
franzJ is inescapable in my cs or car content
Dude no way you're here hahaha
Hi framz
upload a video nuke boy
This is the absolute epitome of making lemonade from life's lemons. Bravo good sir, bravo.
Ridiculous DIY project channels are my favorite UA-cam genre.
These guys seriously need a television programme on a major network for all the effort they're putting in
@@sosked78 nooo..... major networks would ruin it.
Same here.
ayy give us some other good channel
Ssme
the fact he continued after that injury is insane
He bought a truck, for towing, and didn't look at the hitch. Insane may be correct.
I lost part of my finger earlier this year, though it wasn't as much as he did. Honestly, picking back up where you left off helps the mental, at least it did for me
nah, thats just everyday guy shit.....
Not really, barely even an injury
bros a lengend
Man what a great video!
Big time sent me here!
same . henry is cool tho
Same here, so cool
Hell yeah. Loved Henry's rav4 vid on donut back then
Yep
Same here. I really like it
I love how the one guy that barely had time on donut, is secretly the coolest dude on earth. I DIG THIS.
I’ve been wanting more of this dude ever since the Suzuki build (which was first just a series of shorts?!?) and it did not disappoint. Easiest subscription of my life.
@@zaboo4088I thought he made that x90 video from donut but wasn’t sure.
It’s almost as if the people we see n camera aren’t the entirety of the channel….
@@jremeee1599 Yes, the X90 build-along trip is his video series.
Me too, so glad he went out on his own.
3:30 seconds in and bro quite literally cut the tip of his FINGER off and said "fuck it lets keep pushing". that is some dedication people would die to have lmfaooo you're definitely getting a sub
your so cool
Keep posting please
I like how buying that lemon truck was, “the single worst decision of the trip” 5:16 and him deciding to cut that wood on his own and saw off his finger comes in at most second, lol.
The finger got him some views so more ppl can see this
@@Ragingbullscoc had no idea about the finger until i clicked this video
@@Ragingbullscoc If that were the case, then the title would have been "I tried to build a camper for $0 and accidentally cut my finger off".
@@CWINDOWSsystem32 Even if he didnt mention it in the title or thumbnail, it would most likely still increase viewer retention and average watch time which in turn means that UA-cam would recommend the video to more people.
@@Brigand17 That's a big reach.
Jobe: "So, go check him out."
Me: "I can do that."
Finger tip jiggling in a bottle of water. No biggie - off to build a camper. Legend. Lunatic, but legend.
I cut off slightly less of my finger while chopping Thai chilis one time. Seeing that finger tip in the water bottle kind of gave me stabs of phantom pain for a second.
I cut a little bit less than that off the tip of my penis. Neighbors husband came home early, and the window I was crawling out of broke.
Self made fish bait 😂
@@mattoetting3486Brutha eughh
That truck is the most frustrating thing I’ve seen in a while 😅😅
32 minutes into the video and I didn't know that this was your first ever UA-cam video on this channel. The editing and the flow of the story was impeccable.
The idea and execution is superb till this timestamp. I'm definitely subscribing. Great Stuff man!!
Came to say the same thing haha I figured he was years in, dudes a natural
What was the exact moment you became disenchanted? I’m sure the man would appreciate the insight!
Same
Definitely thought he was 100 vids in lmao
same
I hate when creators hide their hiccups and frustrations, seeing you encounter problems, react to them like a normal person, and persevere is very refreshing and inspiring. Looking forward to the future of this channel!
Yea but he obviously doesn’t
@@Reedskis-xm5rq Pretty sure that was their point, that it's refreshing that this guy DIDN'T hide the hiccups.
Donut Family air support incoming
Bob from Distractable podcast sent me.
I appreciate that you called it a $0 build and not a free build, the connections, privilege, and friendships needed to get this done are beyond any monetary value. Don't feel like you need to go this above and beyond for everything you do, we don't want you getting stressed and burnt out, it's just cool to see a neat person doing something they love.
Ok you said it! Now I dont have to take a half hour to comment!!!!
If we're honest here, the expense for the truck, fuel, repairs, and medical bills should all add to this.
@@andrewgodly5739 Eh, if he was careful, he wouldn't need medical bills. If he had a decent vehicle to begin with (rather than having to buy a clunker from an immoral seller), that would take care of the truck and cost of repairs
Fuel, though, that's a pretty tough one to defend...
Technically... You can get the resources for free from people throwing them out on the likes of Facebook marketplace (and other sites). There's also spaces that will let you use their tools, but they might want you to say... Donate some wood or metal or something (which again, you can get for free if you keep your eyes on marketplaces), or maybe they'll just ask you to put a shift or two in and help them around the workshop in return. For obvious reasons, they don't really advertise that. But if you ask really nicely, there's a small chance they'll say yes. :)
Fuel and repairs alone probably cost him half the price of a brand new travel trailer
Dude, this showed up in my feed, but I knew it was you when I saw your x90!
You lost a fingertip, and thousands of dollars on the world's worst k1500 but gained an audience. It's hard to deal with all the struggles you faced, but you handled it so well, man. Iconic.
Silverado, not k1500
@@Shadow0fd3ath24 You should look up "k1500"
Silverado 2500hd, it's a duramax
Epic journey for sure!
Glad the campsite worked out for you.
Thanks for the suggestion Matt!
I super like that video
"oh buddy" completely valid reaction to a brother losing a finger tip 😅
It's so nice to know someone else incessantly swears while everything breaks around them
Made it a lot more real for me
seeing this comment was a lovely foreshadowing
it's just natural
It's tradition in my family. Started with my grandpa and spread.
Have you never heard of Australians?
First, a safety advice: Never wear gloves or a hoodie while working with rotating powertools.
Second, a medical advice: If you ever chop off one of your body parts, store the part cool (refrigerator) but not too cold (ice). And DON'T allow moisture to come in contact with the tissue. Otherwise the amputated part will soak and decay. If you are next to a kitchen, grab a plastic bag (those to store food in) or a Tupperware box. Seal it properly and put the container on something cold. Between some cheese slices for example. Thank me later. Please like the comment so everyone can learn from his mistakes. Therefore the finger won't be lost for no reason. Great video btw
I wear gloves every time I use a lathe, mill, angle grinder, drill. Been doing it for 25 years. It has saved me from so many cuts and burns over the years. People that tell others not to wear gloves while using tools are office workers.
@@danielstewart3507 cuts and burns aren't shit compared to losing an arm or a hand. I've seen it first hand its not pretty. if a gloves catches it takes the whole fucking arm with it, if you are bare handed you might get a pretty nasty cut but it wont pull you in.
@@danielstewart3507wrapped my entire hand around a drill press bc a strand from the glove caught on the bit, wasn’t pleasant. I’d rather be cut or burned lol
@@danielstewart3507 I mean you can do so if you want. But as the other's have said, when (not if, a matter of when) those gloves grab and suck you in. It's not pretty. A buddy's uncle worked on the rigs, his hand got caught, the skin on his hand got degloved. And I have had some close calls with stationary belt sanders, thankfully only skinned two fingers and kissed a thumb nail.
@@danielstewart3507 People that tell others to wear gloves while using tools are people who have never seen what happens to people that wear gloves while using tools
This is like the home renovation TikToks where Little Johnny borrows all those expansion screws from his aunt
Did you know AAA has a policy where if you're forced to use another tow company they have to reimburse you? Look for their reimbursement form. We had to use it and it honestly saved us because we couldn't really afford the cost of that 100 mile tow.
f the guy who sold you the truck
This was a UA-cam suggested video. Way to go, UA-cam. I'm glad to witness your first video. This is impressive. The build, concept, and editing were spectacular.
It’s his fist video on his channel but he made a video on donut were he built the car the title of that video is I dumped $30,000 into the world’s ugliest car
Same!
@@Death_is_funoh i didnt know he was part of donut
Bro lost a didgit 😮
hey i almost bought this truck on marketplace!!!
Avoid that seller at all costs. Sheisty bastard
It's honestly impressive how many many different things were wrong with the truck all at the same time. That tow truck guy knew exactly what he was doing.
Tow guy is the devil.
Average Chevrolet truck experience
@@chrisj2713 lol.
Mines the same body style, 280k miles. Literally zero of these problems.
1 water pump replacement, 1 AC compressor replacement because I was to lazy to do the a/c clutch. 25 years. 280k miles, 200k of them pulling a gooseneck 5 days a week
That said it's a gasser, not a dirtymax.
the shit head never shim the starter,
😡 Hopefully he'll be needing his own services but HIS tow truck breaking down over and over and over and over....... Amen
3:16 really sorry about your finger bro
What's the music starting at 9:33?
found it guys, it's Autumn Haze by West & Zander
Crazy how the truck is somehow worse than cutting his finger off!🤦♂️😅😅
Came here from the Distractible podcast
The UA-cam gods have introduced me to a handy Johnny Depp
Maybe "not so handy" Johnny Depp..
@@bluemamba5317 or "missing the tip of his finger" johnny depp
😂@@bluemamba5317
Short medical advice: Never put cut off parts in water.
The water denaturates the proteins of the wound, making it impossible to reattach.
Just keep it cool and clean.
If possible 3 bags: 1 for the cut off part, the other two for cold water and store the part inbetween.
Lost a tooth clean falling on a bike. Found it, root and all intact, put it under my tongue. Dentist jammed it back in there after two hours, still alive and kicking.
so he's fucked now?
Went looking for another video and was so let down 😂😂😂 make more videos damn it the people demand it
BIG TIME FANS ARE HERE :D
Man I'm only halfway through the video and you are a fighter, unbelievable how many setbacks you've faced yet you still keep pushing on. It's very inspiring, really.
Really makes me think I can do that
It's literally his job buddy chill out.
Setbacks are meaningless in the face of a fat UA-cam payout.
@@Giliver he has around 25K subs and this is his only video and it was uploaded yesterday. it takes time to activate channel monetization once you reach the threshold so it would literally be impossible for UA-cam to be his job at this point
@@Cancel-Flip i'm pretty sure that he's worked for donut media for some time, though, so youtube is his line of work
I cant believe that this is this guys first video. The storytelling and cut are so damn good and he knows how to make really good UA-cam Shorts
He’s been directing videos for Donut for a while now.
@@BenthePoser He's got a whole video similar to this one about doing up the Suzuki over there for a Leno car show as well..
it´s his first very own video, he made some for donut as someone mentioned and there is am mini series about his dream car he build in a similar way across the u.s. visiting buddys that helped him build it on donut.
cool man 🤟🏽
Came from Distractible
The internet got way better when some of our favorite channels got bloated and burst their goodness into a bunch of awesome creators. I’m stoked!
Thanks Jobe to send me here. This was very entertaining. Looking forward to see more videos. Nice job on the camper.
Nice build! Keep it up!
I watched this entire video and when you said this was your first ever video i was SHOCKED, this video has amazing editing, amazing story, amazing adventure, and amazing people all in one. This is a perfect video.
He works/worked for Donut media for a while, so he knows how to put together a great video.
@@AnthonyAllenJr that’s probably where i knew him from, I could of sworn i’ve seen him befote
Gettin the BigTime bump, bayybeeeeee!
Yo the truck rolling back that end was the cherry on top
Perfect cut at the end too, he knew that was funny.
This is really awesome and whe ya say on 32:32 like i can't even believe that bc the production and all is really great, keep it up !
What a cursed truck 😂😂
Your perseverance and craftsmanship were admirable the entire time.
Anyone else would just ditch the whole project on the side of the road and go back home after the accident
This video has never been so relatable with the host cutting his finger off, doing a trip with 2 broken cars and having AAA never showing up twice. I really appreciate the dedication to showing all the ups and downs of your trip, this was an amazing video to watch! Haven't seen a project like this since ur last road trip for donut.
I've done all those things too very real for me
For those of us that watch Matt’s channel , this had to have taken weeks and months to record cause I remember seeing him go to Matt’s awhile back , the amount of time and effort your doing is commendable
Yeah, he was in Utah like a month or two ago with this project. It's really easy to think these videos just happen but it takes so much time.
Great job on your first video. Kept my attention throughout. Looking forward to more adventures.
I love how this goes from super wholesome with no swearing to just pure anger at times
Drills a small hole, “theres no going back from here” pans to half the hull missing
instant subscribe
this video made me feel so good inside, everyone helping a total stranger
Bro has unlimited friends and a friend in every state
The end😂😂😂😂.
Wonderful first solo video. Please don’t disappear after getting me hooked. ❤
Subbed for the finger
This is the kind of content I love to see on UA-cam! Came here from the BigTime boys but I'm going to stick around and see what kind of crazy shit you manage over the next few years! Good luck!
those shingles added alot of weight should've used tin. but either way its cool
Good thing the camper was free. Because god damn, that truck!
somthing tells me he has the cash ... tooo bad he didnt have an extra finger XD
I saw the suzuki and didnt know you had a whole channel. Glad to he here. Sorry to hear about it being stolen.
Hopefully he still has the Suzuki! If I remember correctly, it was the Silverado that got stolen.
@@jonathandemattia9862whats the thieve gonna do with that piece of crap Silverado lol
I can't believe you took that truck to death valley alone. THAT is a death sentence.
Recommended by Bob on the Distractible podcast, I’m so glad I looked it up. Definitely subscribing.
Brother, that was not your first 32:45
Absolutely insane! Hope he doesn't lose more body parts in future videos.
His first solo video
It’s his first non short
First video loses, the tip of a finger is crazy lore
This is his first UA-cam video on his channel lol he made shorts u donut
This is phenomenal, dude! The concept, the build, the views, the editing, and my god, the people and their generosity. It’s nice to be reminded that there is so much good out there if you just take a second to look for it.
Also love that you weren’t spare in showing the realistic frustrations and chaos of the whole process. Your resilience is admirable as hell. Instant subscribe.
This is the kid of UA-cam I miss. Just a guy with an idea working it out
Been seeing free trailers, free worn down 70s yachts and occasionally free RVs/camper vans. With enough free time tools and supplies you can definitely do something with that.
Came from BigTime, I can’t imagine going through all that with the truck.
It’s amazing when things are going terrible how much things like fresh coffee and free couch cushions can matter.
Looking forward to more vids.
Dude has friends all over the country. Blessed life.
Was sent by Big Time and I couldn't be happier. You're production and content quality is top tier! Also all the people along the way gives me hope for society, can't wait to see more!!
Big time sent me here, your EXCELLENT editing kept me. Well done so far
The real hero is the trailer bearings! No fresh grease at all! Dude just loaded the hell out of it and sent it!
Distractable sent me here!
bro has unlimited freinds with unlimited hobbies in every single state
Seriously, has he been a nomad or did everyone move?
I love the SERIOUS comitment you have even through the troubles you didnt stop and i also love the editing skills for your first video keep it up man.
Damn I know the feel when nothing works out. So many props to you for not giving up!
It's crazy how after one video, this is my favourite channel. That was epic, Henry. Good luck with the new channel.
Free trailer cabin but a ton spent on vehicle related stuff lmfao
17:10 I recognize that o-Riley’s next to a circle k! I watched that o-Riley’s be built lol. We have since moved far away, so I don’t mind disclosing that information, but I’m glad to know our old sleepy town could actually be of help to someone
Thank Bigtime for the reference and sub!
He McGuyver-d up a camper and McGruber-d that dang truck. Yankee ingenuity and a crazy trip! Love it.
This is hands down some of the freshest content I've seen on YT in a while. I was a big fan of the Suzuki build and this is that plus more. I love seeing the different parts of the U.S. over the course of the story!
Loved every minute of the video! Thank you so much! 🤩
Bought a van over a year ago to convert to a camper and haven't been able to get into it cause of work pressure. This kicked me back in gear, lets go dude!
For future reference if you cut an finger off or any part of your body off, put it in ice! Not water, water has micro organisms and you just take the blood off the part. In ice the finger remains intact "mostly" and plus it's more probable that it can be reinplanted that's why they put organs in ice to preserve it.
You probably don't want to put it directly onto the ice either as it's too cold for the tissues. You want it fridge temp, not frozen.
Not directly on ice, best would be a bag or Tupperware with ice and then the piece of finger wrapped in paper towel or a rag to prevent direct contact and freeze (and therefore kill) the tissue
im impressed with that workmanship, i thought its gonna look like crap, but its looking quite nice. good job man!
Best yt video ive seen in a while, cant believe its your first!
2:18 I don't think there was turning back after you sawed the boat in half lmao
Also, came from bigtime, dope channel
this wasn't a "i can do that" video, this was a "lemme just restore your faith in humanity at the cost of 1/4th of my finger"
great vid bro! and YAYYYYY more channels of ppl i love and admire!!!
The glazing is crazy
YAYYYYY
Couldn’t have said it better!!
Videos like these are the reason im on UA-cam
sick i cant lie
Big Time recommending more stuff is a real Big Time move.
This is a new subscription that I WILL look forward to.
Like many, i came here from BigTime, and this is exactly my speed. Great job 🙂
Thanks for the heads-up about the full video. The algorithm hasn't been pushing your content enough
Amazing adventure!! Incredible build and creativity. Overall the old truck did pretty great minus the bad luck with the crappy replacement starter. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Came here from big time and don't regret it great video you just earned yourself a new subscriber!
Love the concept. Giving some roadkill vibes
this is a good example of: the real treasure is the friends we already have along the way
KEEP MAKING WHAT YOU LOVE💯💯❤️❤️ as soon as you said this is your first video holy. keep this shit up you have the gift for sure