$499.00 DIY Harbor Freight Utility Trailer Custom Camping Tear Drop Build Out Tour 

This is what teardrop campers are about. The crazyness going on with dealers is insane. Most new ones cost more then $20,000 which blows my mind. He did a beautiful job.

This is EXACTLY what I want when I retire from the military. A camper like this and a dog visiting all 50 states would be my dream ❤

I built mine so I can slide the camper off the trailer. I reg it as a trailer not a camper. Plus when I need a trailer I still have it. Works for us anyway. He built a beauty!

This guy has my respect. Great job on the camper.

Since he said it's addictive and sad that he finished. He should start his own custom camper business.

It’s pretty awesome that you got Ray Romano to film your RU-vid videos and ask you questions.

he is so nonchalant, almost like he is unimpressed in how incredible this came out. is it modesty? does he feel like what he did here doesn't compare to the $20,000 store bought POS? Craig, we ARE impressed, and to be honest, jealous. this is awesome, congratulations on your outstanding work and the many MANY well earned praises

He should definitely consider making these for other people. I love how much thought and functionality he put into such a small place!

2000 years ago, this man would have been the town blacksmith who had special skills.

Absolute genius! And he’s still got tons of room in his towing vehicle for things like camp chairs & other equipment. Wonderful!

This is excellent. I never considered a tear drop but this guy did an amazing job keeping it light but having so many nice features. I see the appeal now.

This is phenomenal! Please let this guy know how impressed everyone is with his work.

The only thing that could make this better is a Pop-up Roof so you can stand up. He did an AWESOME job!

Soon as he opened up the kitchen area I was impressed! Props to this man

That hatch kitchen idea is brilliant.

@9:05 , you may want to strongly consider applying a spray on bed liner or rino liner type of protection to the underside of your trailer, or your floors may only make it a couple of winters before suffering moisturerotting.

I live in NJ. This guy should host a weekend event and teach other camping enthusiasts how to build their own teardrop. I would pay him!

Great build, you could see that this guy thought things through and put a lot of love and passion into the build.

Nice job, Craig. I have a 2009 Little Guy teardrop and can appreciate everything you've put into your camper. The kitchen is really nice. Love the marble-look counter and the dark wood cabinets above. The TV, AC and hot shower put it over the top. I'm speechless.

I been watching a lot of these Tear Drop builds, honestly this is one of my favorite builds I've seen yet. You really did a nice job on it. I agree, building around your appliances was a smart choice. I really like the finish on your cabinets in the back. Again super nice job! Excellent work!

All he needs is his cup of coffee in the morning and a hot shower. Love this dude

What a wonderful build. He could have his own business making campers. His layout and convenience items are perfect. Excellent job and excellent video. Thanks to you both!

This is why I never underestimate anyone. This relatively unassuming gentleman is a genius builder of the highest degree!

Outstanding and him walking around the back, opening up the hatch and revealing the little kitchen set up was truly a delight :-)

So nice to see how he thought it through. Building around all the needed systems. We also laughed when he said he was sad he was finished the build. Now ready for the next. It sure is addictive! 🙂⛺ Thank you we love these custom build videos. Mark & Teresa

This is really incredible! This guy did a great job! And honestly, nothing beats buildin it yourself

Love this guy's outlook--the bit about always looking at what he's got and thinking how to improve on that. That's a big part of camping for me--and life, too.

This is a really smart build, he’s thought of everything. So many smart ideas; hot water shower, a/c, & even the ability to sit in the teardrop. The takeaway for me is to do a lot of research of other RVs first, & use the best ideas from your research.

WoW! I am so impressed with this man's awesome design and build skills! I absolutely adore the outside kitchen!! !love it! So cool! Cheers!

Being an artist is always having a lot of inspiration, So i can tell that he is one of the great artists when ot comes to teardrop ❤️

I am very impressed with this build! I know that this is going to bring alot of happiness to him and his family.

100's of pictures for inspiration to build it his way, sound very familiar. AWESOME built. Thanks for sharing.

WOW!!!! Loooooooooove this!!!! Here you go again with another great video Patrick. Thank you!!! I think he should consider doing this for a living or a part time job. Super smart built. Loved how the electrical is hidden behind the fridge.

Craig did a great build here, he really used the space in the best ways. I want to do something like this too, but I don´t need so much comfort stuff like tv, shower and AC. I think it is possible to build really cheap if leaving a lot of things out. But Craig showed that everything is possible if you got some skills and iq :)

This guy killed it! Looks amazing

I don't know if I could live in this camper, but it would be the ultimate bug-out camper when everything hits the fan. A few fold up chairs for outdoor use, a larger kitchen area for a proper mini fridge, maybe a foldup tarp for water collection... I love the small ac pointing right at you, this is great! Don't feel bad the works done, because the work is never really done.

I'm so impressed by this build! Can't wait to follow along to see the second one! Thanks for sharing

You got my "like" for your commitment to research. No other video has someone even touched on how committed they are to the process. You rock!

This man’s visions & building skill is in a whole other realm. Imagine if he was your dad or uncle or brother or son… the skills he could teach…. Sheeeesh🤯 What about the solar panels… holy crap!!! This man is nothing short of amazing. Thank you for sharing this video🏆

Very impressed with construction I see a few changes for efficiency and safety but for a guy who just decided to build one on a whim pretty dang impressive

This is dope. I was literally on my way to Home Depot for supplies on my own similar build when this came up on my feed!! I love it!!

I love seeing creative people that are passionate about what they build and have a genuine happy outlook.

Really impressive build. Well thought through. Thanks for the detailed tour!

Great job Craig - well done. Lots of smart thinking put in to this build. Clever using the Harbor Freight base trailer.

I'm crazy impressed. There are plenty of companies missing an amazing craftsman. He knows how to get it all done

This video started me on my journey to build my own camper. I am about 80% of the way there and thankful for the inspiration.

Wow! Craig is the Einstein Rembrandt of camper builders.

I was not expecting such a well equipped kitchen! This is awesome! (and affordable 👍)

Craig, you did an awesome build here. I'd be a proud owner of this. I can't wait to see how you improve on this simple yet feature packed design yet still keep it inexpensive. Congratulations! I think you've earned a new title of Master of Tiny Teardrop Trailers or MoTTT.

I really like this camper. This guy did a great job. I would never be able to build this, even with step by step instructions. Props to this guy for having such amazing building skills

I’m a mama on a small budget and was just given a free small teardrop trailer. I was doubtful I could do much w it until now. Thanks so much for this. I’m now on a mission! 🙏🏽

Awesome job! Great review and excellent build. Nothing wrong with adopting concepts from other types of campers. Thank you.

What a great build! He thought of everything! He is a master builder! Hope you reconnect with him after his next build so we can get a video tour.

This is perfect. A gigantic RV is just not necessary. I want one!

This is an excellent example of how not to overbuild. I won't be going off-road, so that simplifies a lot of things - you don't have to throw a ton of money into suspension and other ruggedizing items. I do need to carry a Sunfish sailboat on top, that's my core reason for wanting to build. The FRP seems excellent for a quick build. Some guys painted with the Raptor bedliner paint and it cracked in just a little time, giving way to water seepage. Some guys fiberglass the whole thing - very expensive and much care in getting a pro finish. Some guys use aluminum clad sheeting - VERY expensive and every little dent will show. I might even go down a level from FRP and just use linoleum. Not sure if there is an exterior linoleum that won't age or fade. Great job, very practical.

This guy is cool, I totally get what he means about being sad when the job was done.

What an amazing build . Sick kitchen n I like the roof so u can still cook when it’s raining . Wow well done!

I have one of these Harbor Freight trailers and I never saw it in this light. Very ingenious and well thought out.

This is very inspirational, iv been researching converting a sprinter van, diy with a harbor freight trailer is genius

This might be my favorite video yet. Craig is brilliant.

Fantastic little trailer, Craig turn your gas struts around they will last longer, the small amount of oil in them acts like a spring but only if installed the other way around. That's worth 4 to 6x what it cost to build.its super cool.

Craig is the man. Wanted something, built it. Wish he was my neighbor.

Wow, NICE build! Excellent finish work everywhere you look. I have a HF trailer I use for hauling, it's 15 years old and has taken tons of use and abuse. I've been dreaming of a teardrop build ground up like this one. I've refurbished a few trailers but not this. I think I'd try for a 5 foot wide model. Haul-Master is another cheap trailer kit maker, in fact I think HF has sold their branded trailers at some point. Oops, he got the wiring caught in the hitch! Never rush and double check everything when hitching up. Once I left the hitch unlatched on my 8X16 flatbed. It came unhitched on a minor bump at the top of a freeway onramp at 50mph. Those chains yanked and jerked, and my rear bumper got stabbed up a bit, felt lucky to keep control and get safely to the shoulder to get hitched back up correctly.

Brilliant! Well thought out and well built! I built out my van 3yrs ago and know 'that feeling' when you get done. I am itching to do another build. I have friends who want to go nomadic but aren't sure what they want to do it in. I send them only the best videos...this is worthy of referring out.

Love this build! Super compact and versatile!

This is excellent Harbor Freight Utility Trailer Custom Camping Tear Drop Build Out Tour ! We love it!❤❤❤ He did wonderful job!!!

I love the idea of building around every thing . Awesome

Great build. Love his enthusiasm and drive. Obviously very skilled. Always thinking and improving. He could make a living doing this, or at least a side job if he has a full time job already. After seeing this video, I'm sure lots of people would be interested.

Another home run, self build! Thank you.

This guy gets it, no one camper is ever PERFECT (design wise). It's all about the personal taste of who owns uses it. When you build your own camper, you should do what he did! Take 200 aspects from different builds and make the design YOU want 100%. You'll love your build that much more in the end :)

I would love to have a camper like this one. My wife and I would definitely enjoy having it. You done a great job .

I would absolutely pay this man to make me one of these! He is so very talented.

Top notch job, would love to see a follow up for this down the road to see how it is holding up. He did a really good job the fit and finish of his work is really nice! Very inspired looking at this. Nice work sir!

This is really well done. buying the appliances first is brilliant.

Some brilliant ideas. Will keep them in mind for our 'square drop mini camper build' we are currently undertaking.

This is an EXCEPTIONAL build. Very impressive. I'm looking to build one soon, this is the second video I've seen on it.

This is so cool, it's got everything you need to go camping and it's probably a thousand times more comfortable than a tent!

This guy Rocks!!!! way to do it and inspire others.

Well executed camper sir! A superior product comes not from a factory, but from an informed and crafty person whose motivation is to use it themselves.

Looks great. You should be proud of being so innovative with your build!

That's exactly what I've done with my design. I built it around the biggest items that I knew would be in my rig.

The only thing i would add is a remote start generator for the ac and microwave. Great job ! Love the design.

Fantastic. Love the outdoor kitchen. You planned this very well, impressive. May you have many, many years of enjoyment out in nature.

That's so awesome. Totally understand the "sad when finished"

UPDATE: Craig can be contacted through Instagram @craigruge

Talent, desire, and means, this guy has it all!!

This unit shows commercial quality talent. Amazing Build. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

Well done bro, I’m amazed how clean and factory this camper looks. 😲

Another creative build! Keep them coming Patrick, great channel. 👍👍

I've never seen someone do a sofa bed in one of these, that is absolutely genius.

Love it! I'm looking at how it sets behind his SUV and see potential for a temporary tent like thing to better utilize the shower. But I'm new to all this. Great inspiration! Thanks for the video!!! And great work Craig!

Wow fantastic build, this guy is a very capable genius, thank you patric, ps you look nice in your intro... ty sir

Love it!! Great camper build! So cool and well thought out. All the essentials; AC, electricity, water, hot water, mini-fridge. That would be a great hunting camp rig for a weekend getaway.

This is why so many people are building their own things today because the cost of everything anymore is just outrageous. This build is beyond incredible.

Now all it needs is a pull chord inflatable single type barge , parachute pump brake compartmentalized deployment customisation..nice !

This is awesome. Kinda wish you guys would’ve linked his marketplace for people looking at buying it from him.

That’s awesome. I love how he uses the FRP panels for the outside walls, just like what I have used on my build.

This camper is way cooler than I thought it was going to be !!!!

Wow that's awesome. He did fantastic work👏👏👏

I really like the effort and thoughts put into this. If I were to change the most rink-e-dink parts. They would be the tiny gel lead acid battery and the horrendously low efficiency pelteir Junction Refrigerator. Between the two you’ll only get a couple of hours of cooling time. I would have used at least a 100-280Ah LifePo4 battery, a pure sine wave inverter and a small Freon Fridge to get 20-50 times the run time.