How a Retro Camping Trailer is Made
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- These single-axle rolling campers are comforting, birch-wood wombs inspired by Danish design and made with all-American parts. The three Purser brothers who build them by hand want them to be used to help adventurers find solitude, sanctuary, and simplicity.
Video by Zach Goldstein, Victoria Blackburne-Daniell
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Hey there, Purser brothers! Please ignore the ignorant remarks by some of the folks below who clearly live under rocks, probably don't go outside much, and overestimate their abilities to replicate the craftsmanship of your trailers. They are absolutey beautiful! I'm so inspired by this video, and wish you guys the very best in your business! These are some of the sweetest looking teardrops I've seen, and your attention to functionality, detail, and aesthetics is as good as it gets. If I had the cash, I'd be happy to put down the cost of the one that was right for us. Don't listen to the trolls below who have no clue what they're yammering on about. Keep doing what makes your souls happy, and watch the happy customers roll in! Cheers, Tom Patterson - Seattle.
Why are people who disagree with the concept, and end product, trolls and and ignorant.? Perhaps those that have watched the video have concluded, as did I, that they are fragile and not suited to the task. In my opinion, cutesy. And to quote the makers... "symbols". My experience is that "symbols" are often caricatures rather than items of substance. And that is my observation. I do not fault the workmanship. I do have the cash, and no sale. I do have the experience and skills to build one, but would not. I would build something far more utilitarian with more substantial materials. . It is just a simple matter of design, materials and workmanship. What one man can do, another can do. Why slag people you do not know who just may have the ability , not only to make one of these, but something more suited to the intended purpose.
Tom Patterson another wannabe hipster telling us how it is, but no money to put where his mouth is. They might give you a discount, I doubt it, for the reach around you gave them. Thanks for the schooling you gave us practical people, don't forget to swallow.
Tom Patterson What are you smoking? I can get a dependable SUV and a full size trailer RV for less money then what these guys want for a tent on wheels
I know a thing or two about trailers...you’re doing a nice job, your passion shows in your craftsmanship. Ignore the people who live pay check to pay check and only find happiness in being critical of what they can’t afford or appreciate.
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No but rather about people that try to compensate that by critisizing everything
it's not critisizing if some guys write their opinion after watching the video (that's what comments are for) and i do feel 12k is a "bit" much for what you get.
"Craftsmanship"? This is just slop work in a small factory, hardly "Craftsmanship".
I always don't mind paying extra money for craftsmanship. Lots of appreciation here.
Loved those last few words about what matters are actually the simplest things in life.
Though I don't have the money for one of these units, I will say this was a really well put together video.
Simply beautiful
Looks Wonderful =)
Love the brothers!
Nice a family owned and operated business is the best job I have ever had although we don't have a business now, my father retired, but those were the days, good times good stuff, good memories. Love your product, very simple, well engineered, K.I.S.S. this is something that could become a collector's type item with time. Thanks for sharing later my brothers. I like your operation and have fun with family, even when they get on your nerves, cause I guarantee you'll always look back on these days with a warm good feeling. Peace
I would consider buying or sending out all the aluminum and wood to a CNC operation and enjoy the detail and creative stuff you obviously excel at . Awesome product!
"You realize all that matters is food in your belly, warmth, and protection." And buying our $12,000+ trailers for that freedom.
Yep. Other people have a holiday cabin, a fat SUV and a jetski on a trailer. I'd prefer this.
Great video - great product
Nice! Love the paintshop you are doing on them! Funny that you are using those old Swiss military blankets.
Damned those are beautiful trailers.
good job guys
Wow, however, someone produced this, wrote it, shot it, edited it...it's a fantastic package, but No credits? Really?
Worth Two Grand at most.
Awesome..
Nice,craftsmenship!
it's the swiss army blanket that makes it so expensive :)
that must be it, cause I was not seeing 12000 anywhere else
I love today’s marketing strategy, call it “vintage” then mark it up in price.
Wow these guys are building something special!
Not really.
so nice bro
This is what the Ruling Class wants us serfs living in while they travel the world in their private jets and mega yachts.
im actually building one of these at the moment. and i saw this on my recommended
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Luv it! Always wanted one, but the vintage ones can be 4 times the cost. You have a great idea and if you have buyers who value having this type of experience and don't want to go through the challenge of learning your craft, setting up the shop , purchasing all the equipment, design phase, and the time to take on a project like this ..... this is worth it. Time is money and most are better served doing what they do best and paying others for the same. Good luck for following your dream. Now that takes guts!
They make sure not to "bump" them in the shop or they have to replace the aluminum, but their OK to take off road.
1 branch an it's opened up like a tin can.
These trailers are not actually suitable for off-roading, nothing about them is.
I don’t know why they are saying that, tbh
Once the customer buys it then any damage is not their problem! Plus dents and dings are just patina ;)
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My suggestion to the detractors below would be this:
1.) Design a similar trailer yourself;
2.) Build it in a way that reflects the same quality of design and craftsmanship, using your own tools;
3.) Keep track of your time and material expenses;
4.) Sell it for a price that compensates you for the monetary value of your time, materials, aesthetic value, and adaquate profit.
After you've done the above, come back to this comment section, and see if your perspective hasn't shifted just a bit.
Tom Patterson Exactly. Well said.
Keep in mind that aesthetic value is subjective , not objective, and would vary greatly. Adequate ( not "adaquate" profit) is likewise a variable. Se my comments above for the application of the subject trailer in the video.. fragile. Not what I would have in mind for an off road unit.
Tom, extremely well put! People get very confused about the idea of size vs. value, and given how huge the home-built teardrop community is, people generally think only of the cost of the materials, not the labor involved to build a high quality durable teardrop. I build high-end teardrops as well (also with my brother), and we have 6500 square feet to pay for, utilities, insurance, employees, etc etc etc... We have to charge enough for our teardrops to pay for the material, overhead, and a little profit to keep the company moving forward. It's always shocking to see people make the argument that the cost of the trailer should be equal to the cost of the materials.
You have no evidence that it's fragile.
Blackmadmonk, EXACTLY the companies I was thinking of, better build, with a base price starting at $5500, not $12000. Also, you are going to have a product that lasts a hell of a lot longer then these tin can an that will rip apart at the first tree branch that touches them.
Rick, what the builder/owner says we have to extremely careful not to touch the aluminum or we ruin it... that is all the evidence needed. Also Eyes, mine work, you should go get checked out.
Bring it to Australia. These are great.
They cost from $12,500 to $16,500.
What. The. Fuck
What did you think they're gonna cost? It's practically handmade.
+Amir Every one that wants to know why it costs so much
Thats a lot for a bit of wood covered in thin aluminium put on a basic base & wheels. There's an australian version with fold down bed, seating, kitchen etc.
doesent matter if it is hand made... 16.000 its way overpriced, that frame its light, no brakes, no solar panel no running water its way overpriced im sorry, ive built my own 22 feet car haulers with 2 axles brakes and everything for less than 5.000
Don't be fooled by a video that makes it look like they're slapping together an easy kit. You've seen the Reader's Digest version of construction. There is a lot of craftsmanship that goes into almost every facet of these trailers along the way. I'd say that if you don't want to buy one...don't buy one. But don't talk smack about some guys who are doing a stellar job at creating a beautiful product. Or make one yourself for next to nothing, if you're convinced it's so easy and cheap.
hey, colorado proud!
Thanks for upload. No insulation??
Love that you guys use the pink foam instead of the old fiberglass insulation. Just wondering why more marine grade treated plywood isnt used, especially for the floor?
nice trailer
Would love too own one
Wish i had a friendship like them
What kind/brand of tires are those? Looks excellent!👍
Materials should be about $5k for this, for a base model with a pump, sink, water tank, battery, fan, lights, mattress and spare tyre.
There are lots of teardrop builds online with people breaking down their costs, it's there or thereabouts, depending on quality.
Then you have 2 weeks of labour for 3 people, what's that, up to a couple hundred bucks a day each? That's $5k or more.
Add business overheads, rent, utilities, depreciation of the tools, plus maybe a 10-15% margin (and sales tax, is there such a thing in the US?) and you're easily at $12.5k sell price.
With accessories like roof racks, awnings, fridge/cooler, various mounts etc you can easily add thousands.
So the high price comes mainly from the fact that they are a small manufacturing operation in a western country with high labour costs.
Whether that has some value to you as the consumer is a different story, apparently it must have to some people as they seem to be getting some orders.
Helps that's a nice product too, they've really nailed the design IMO.
As they grow bigger and start ordering pre cut parts, maybe install a CnC, place bulk orders etc they should be able to offer a lower price.
Until then maybe make your own, it looks like a fun project :)
Although it looks more like 6 months work for one person with a morning job.
Edit: the offroad comment is valid IMO, they said off road, not full on Rubicon stuff.
The trailer should be fine for touring on unsealed roads and the like, and the low weight is a huge plus.
No leaf springs?
I like that, less is more and lots is enough. Have you figured out how to make a descent seal for the big hatch door on the back?
Stunning design, beautifully built, practical. However it is the same price as a brand new small motorcar.
That's one hell of an expensive tent with wheels
Not worth it. It's not for off road camping. Thin aluminum and wood frame. Not worth it. This is made for wealthy weekend warrior's
Honestly, I love this thing and I would really like to own one, but the price is ridiculous when you look at what you're getting. I understand it may be higher quality but in my case I have a 6 ft. bed in my truck and I can easily fit an insulated, windowed/screened, lighted, "air-conditioned", camper shell and put a decent bed in at a FRACTION of the cost...
Cut the cost in half and we'll talk :p
Do that then. Now move along. try not to be too much like these other losers that are no one, been nowhere, have nothing except a bad opinion about anyone that does.
@ looks like you're upset about people nagging on this travel trailer, especially since these comments are 3+ years old. Do you have one?
Ok so what sort of features does one get for 12-16k ???
A gas stove ?
A bed?
Seems like all they offered was a 3 speed fan and some led lights and a spare tire?
Roger Thornhill Freedom. 😂 by getting in debt buying this. lol
the Hub Caps are $1000 each time 3 of them, lets not forget that swiss army blanket is $5000.
sweet
Ata boy, boys. All the way.
So fuckin cool! Slick as!
They look really nice, although way too pricey for my taste.
I think I'll just stick my tent in the back of my Jeep and save 12 grand!
Wait how much is that? Did someone say $25K? Holy smokes I need to build some more of these. I think I sold the one I built with a full kitchen for $4000. LOL
what is the first car? It is bloody amazing
The trailer in the thumbnail pic seems small enough somebody could winch it on their vehicle trailer and take it when you are away from camp.
Why not using a cnc machine ?
Keeping it simple they said... " cost 15 thousands dollars"
Worth about $1200 in the USA
There cool . But were in Australia. That’s the way I would love to get of rd .
What do they weigh?
Funny how people made derogatory comments about these campers. Eight years later, the business is still afloat, so, who is winning at the end?
This the kind of house millennials can afford these days?
25k Trading Actually, yes.
Is English your fourth language or are you a dolt? I'm betting on dolt.
maybe a used one lol
larry smith send your mother to teach him better English..:)
Why would they need a camper like this.
For that kind of money, you can buy a pretty dependable SUV, cargo van, or truck and convert the back into a customized sleeping area and more. Don't give me that "feel of wood and sense of solitude" sales pitch BS!
Except you don't do that.
@ - You don't do that? What exactly do you mean?
Who uses the sharp end of their knife to strike a ferrocerium rod? For the love of god, use the back of the blade!
With that Swiss flag I thought it was going to be a Swiss Army camper that transforms into a fortress?
they keep emphasizing that they are using minimal tools, if they did sell at least 2 of this campers they should have enough to get all the required advance tools and machinery.
after all this is a very simple build that does not require any special skill .
considering that they are 3 workers .
i camp in my chevy astro van for free.
@ nah dude u got the wrong one homie never smoke weed before
I don't have any truck and I love my own HHR 2009 and I do need to have of them, too live in for a long time, can you please help me out with one if I come there for one of those.
I’ll just take a tent and put in the back of my Subaru. Less of hassle and better mileage.
"These are not RVs, they are symbols"...That coupled with the fragility of the materials does not make them suitable .." to go no-where.." .....All you need to know..Next.
I would pay 5K tops for this tbh
S schönschte a dem Trailer esch d schwiezer flagge 🥰 (the best Thing on this Trailer, ist the Swiss flag) Swiss german 🤗
no I wouldn't pay that much for a tear drop cause I built one and it's got a W|C & shower inside and out
i can buy a van for 2k too
Just, bring a cooler and Robert steaks...oh,and whiskey
What plumbing are they talking about 😂💀?
You take it out with an old Jeep or Land Rover... and get stuck out in the desert when your car breaks down!
Tasty rrc.
Innovation passion self employed not for all yet very unique in the Business world
Thanks guys, that trailer looks great but the price is hi
15k for this? Are you kidding me?!
Me too and I am stuck now due to financial issues Husband is ill and Dr says Dying
😳 15k for a box with wheels.
Thats about as hipster as it gets... lets use a 1,000$ pos land rover to tow a 15,000$ trailer...
to be fair the trailer is only worth 1000 also, they just sell it for 15k
There are tear drop style campers with more features and cheaper than these.
They are built too high off ground, half that ground clearance is enough.
Nice trailer for the guy that wants to stand out and be seen as that special outdoorsman. If you have the money then buy what makes you happy. Don't justify someone taking time in making a product as being the best product made. It's a small, over built, teardrop box, with a couple of lights and a fan, on a home depot trailer.
i can buy myself a boat that money lool
And what the hell are you making it out of only wood for if this is for off-road this will be destroyed in days put a aluminum underlining and cover the entire thing in bed liner !!! And if anyone doesn’t no how to make there own trailer shouldn’t be going off roading either granted you might not have all the skills but these things are simple to fabricate and if you do it your self you will make it better and much stronger and you can personalize it and make it bigger !!
"traveling it's not a luxury"
Well It is If you selling 12000 cabins
sry guys but the price is way too much, i have seen way sturdier mostly hand made offroad tear drops for not even half the price in the base model wich has more stuff than this tear drop. only because you drop the word vintage here and there is no excuse for the heavy price.
where is the cook top, fridge, water supply, sink, awning, etc etc
for these prices we should get something besides a bedroom on wheels.
I'm certain that I've seen plans online for these things but they were called "great lakes campers"
I also agree with others that glued wood ain't gonna last while offroading.
just a suggestion but I'd learn to weld aluminum and get rid of the wood entirely.
I do like your base idea though, but keep moving forward guys!
I prefer to build with Woodglut plans.
Go to woodprix if you'd like to build it yourself.
What a simple way to make money
Soy el comentario 200
expensive and their logo is illegal to use how they re using it
No thanks.
absofuckinglutely not. 12-16k for that cheese box? Clearly a product for the bourgeois with lots of time and money on their hands.
Also, for those in the market.. you can get a pop up trailer that you can stand upright in for about 10-15k brand new... Made with better materials and a manufactures warranty.
no
I am going to fabricate cheaper ones, I;ll just put some hipster music, retro look and Bluetooth connection...my only worry will be how am I going to spend that money.