Building My Favorite Camper Yet! 

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A labor of love with immaculate attention to detail. What's not to love? ❤😊

Plumber, upholstery, ond good looking dang you single?

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Oh, O.K. Thank you!

That said most RV's are held together by staples and hope and sealed with thoughts and prayers.

@txflyguy0076 Thanks for checking out the video! That means a lot coming from an experienced RV tech. I am learning and hoping to get a little better with each build.

I totally agree. Rehabbed a couple airstream after complete dissemble.

As an rv tech what’s a good light weight yet full size what I mean is you can stand up in it around 5000lbs?

I've got to tell you just how incredible this D I Y project. I've been looking to buy a travel trailer. I'm a hobby furniture builder so I do have the skills. I think I might follow 🤔 your example 🤔

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@@mikekrabal, my girlfriend and I accidentally watched this entire video. We were planning on going to bed but just kept on watching. Good job. and, yes, no filler music was nice.

That feedback helps me learn what folks want to watch. Thank you big time!

@@mikekrabal Based on my observations and other people's comments the background music doesn't sound the same on all devices. I'll be watching a video that I am fine with and in the comments people are whining about the music drowning out the poster. And I have had them drowned out and the comments are not complaining.

I thought the music was just fine.

Agree.... If I want info, I don't want music. If I want music, I'll watch a music video!

I absolutely hate background music while trying to listen to commentary. Love this cute and functional small build. Keep doing it!

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Thanks for the support and for checking out the build. It's good to hear from a fellow West Virginian.

I don’t know why you are criticizing him for criticizing himself? Yes it sounds negative when people do this until you become educated as to why. Its not negative behavior its actually creates more reply results through empathy. The more reply’s the better possible solutions. Here is the “science” behind criticizing oneself: “One of the reasons we use self-criticism is to motivate ourselves to do something about the threat to our self-concept. So even though the method is a little warped and clumsy, what Self-Criticism is actually trying to do to keep us safe by motivating us (with pain and discomfort) to take action.” People hate seeing animals or others suffer even watching a You Tube video of some dude building a camper (its actually a trailer, campers go on the back bed of a pickup, idk maybe its dif in WV?) thats the only piece of criticism i can find. Your electrical cant be per code but its not a house with 200 amps AC either. Still people put wayyy to much trust on the cheap teflon coating American engineers specify for the Chinese manufacturers when making that wire. To me if the teflon (insulation) over the wire melts if you apply solder to the wire then its not aerospace or marine code & cheap wire which needs to go through a cheap plastic pipe or it has potential in a short to catch all that pretty wood on fire & that’s catastrophic. Wire also comes in “high temp” the low temp is for GM & Ford whose only concern is to build for the lowest price even if it costs a fortune to repair. You simply end warranty before repairs are expected. And that’s why Ford has the electrical power steering thats cheaper than hydraulics, cheap to install as you are installing it at the FACTORY, but costs😮 $3,000 to replace in a 2008 Escape. Yeah, it is designed with shareholders in mind, NOT CUSTOMERS. So thats the only thing that i questioned. Also, i used to work at a few aerospace companies & know how horrible quality could be when I transferred to work for consumer purchased industries which have low quality expectations. If you are spending $325-million for sayyy a 777 it damn well better be perfect your boss has no problem putting your ass in jail if anyone dies because of your lack of quality. & yes its happened. Not to me. But spend $35,000 on a Chevy & your entire tire+ rim falls off driving 70 down the freeway was factored in that $35,000 price tag & “accident Lawyers” get more than you. Its not gonna make GM build an expensive fix, they knew the wheel had a potential to just come off & thats why you got that $35,000 low low price. It ain’t a Cadillac. So I wasn’t raised in Detroit i cant build cheap crap but i can sure identify it. Build it like your Toyota and please do not staple cheap wire onto wood. Vibration alone will force the staples loose or it can go the other way & cut into the wire. Use plastic zip ties only to bundle & secure wire or cables to an insulated surface with plenty of slack so the wire isnt a tight fit. Any soldering use high temp solder, same as plumbers use also called silver solder or lead free, as it uses silver instead of lead which melts under a match. Silver melts at a higher temp & makes a stronger electrical bond than lead.

I think this was a great build!! The only change I might make is to put the GFCI in an easily accessible place and wire all outlets in a chain. That way, you don’t have to worry about water incursion at any outlet and can easily reset the GFCI once the problem is resolved. You could leave the GFCI behind the fridge and just wire the other outlets together downstream of a single GFCI with the same outcome. I will incorporate some of these great ideas in my build this year or next.

Thank you, sir. I am planning to add a bit about that in the camping video that will be coming soon. I haven't tallied it all up yet. Thanks for watching!

Sounds good !!@@mikekrabal

He also has my sealant of approval.

I would think a carpenter would object to the use of lap board for bottom wall structure. Those lag bolts aren't very useful, because the wood is the weak point, not eh fastener. Under enough stress, load, or long term shock and wear, the structural failure of the design is the bottom boards splitting, which pine will do.

I would be interested in a cost video myself.

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Thanks for the audio feedback. If I'm being honest, the beginning of your first sentence made me nervous. I thought you were going to lay into my carpentry. Thanks for going easy on me. There's nothing more intimidating to me than someone who's been building for decades longer than me. I'm trying my best but still very new to camper building. Thanks for checking out the build!

​@@mikekrabalvery nicely done!

Couldn't agree more with the sentiment of music. There are moments when music can be good, but RU-vid creators often use it too much. The audience doesn't need a constant onslaught of noise. A little exposition on what you're doing, shots that show it and that is all you really need.

Well build it camper

I greatly appreciate your feedback regarding the audio on the video. It's terrifying to record it then release it to the public. Your comment helps me learn what folks want to hear. Thank you for your time and for checking out the build! I've been to Toronto once, and as you described, the folks were top notch! Great time it was.

Sir, you are amazingly talented! What a blessing you are to your family. May God bless you all with not just enough, but more than enough. You said you've always struggled financially, being transparent to your viewers. That speaks highly of your character. Not to be preachy, but God's Word says He gives us the power to get wealth. He has blessed you with gifts that you are using very well. You're cooperating with Him as you do your part. I pray again, may our holy and faithful Heavenly Father bless you and your family with more than enough, in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen and amen. 🙏 🙏

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@@mikekrabalI very much like the no music as well. hard for me to watch many videos over the music.

@@spacecase0 Thanks for having a look and that feedback, as well!

G’day from Australia mate, great craftsmanship & enjoy your future journeys in this wonderful creation buddy 👍

Agreed. No matter how good a channel might be or how talented the creators are, as soon as that screaming free use music starts, I'm gone.

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Cut wood, seal, attach trim, seal, panels, seal, doors, seal, after done, seal, then step back and seal some more. I love the paranoia. :)

Thanks for watching and for the audio feedback!

Thanks for having a look! Your time is greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the audio and color feedback. They help me to learn what folks want to see for future videos and projects!

I would rather hear talking and the sound of the tools than music! Thank you!

I would rather hear talking and the sound of the tools than music! Thank you!

Thanks for the reassurance about the brown, and for watching! Greatly appreciated

I concur, i LOVE the color scheme, its warm, natural and BEAUTIFUL ✨ if youre compelled to introduce another color, perhaps try a pale or olive type green. That'd go well with the scheme, i think. You did a great job on the whole camper!

​@@mikekrabal🦋🌿 Beautiful Build! I love how the colors are relaxing and fit into nature

Sometime try using Burlap on your interior as it looks cool. And maybe put a solar panel on it but for the side like over the door as a flip up awning.

I vote for the brown, with the trim it looks like mountains! Very earthy! Plus it looks like it was meant to be that color! If I could afford one, I’d buy from you in a heart beat! You are a master builder! BTW I LOVE your water heater, I may just have to try that my dang self for my bus, as it’s still not gotten plumbed!

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Amazon or harbor freight . Sleep cheap and drink wherever you go

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I hope to provide a better tour on our camping video coming soon. I'll make sure to show those cabinets. Thanks for watchihng!

​@@mikekrabal Brown, Brown, the trailer is Awesome the way it is! 💕

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Thanks for having a look at the video. I greatly appreciate your time and you for sharing that good memory. It's nice to hear things like that.

Thanks a bunch for the audio feedback. It helps me know how to set up the next video. I simply used Gorilla clear construction adhesive for all of the fabric in the camper. The curtains, the bench seat and the rear ceiling. It's the $13 a tube version. Expensive, but rock solid when it sets up. I wish I could take credit for the roofing rubber. That goes to my stepdad. He's a roofer and recommended it.

Thanks for checking out the video. It's greatly appreciated and God bless!

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Thanks for having a look at the camper! She ain't perfect, but I'm trying my best.

Thanks for checking out the build! Your time is greatly appreciated and I'll keep building stuff to share!

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Thank you for having a look at the build and for the extra support on the channel. It's great to hear from England, too!

I have looked into it. If I ever can, I'll make video or post to share. Thanks for having a look at the build!

Thanks Bryan! Good to hear from you brother!

Thanks for having a look at the camper! All the best on your build!

I was thinking that campers are sposed to have a fire escape window installed at the opposite end of trailer that the door is.

Thanks for that insight. It would be incredibly easy to knock out one of those windows. They're water tight, but thin respectively. Thanks for watching!

That would be nightmare getting trapped inside.

Yes but .. have to think of a insulated when damp or snow outside.. otherwise it is just for pretty days!! What will you do to make it waterproof???

Your comment reminds me of the Sims game, where random fires frequently appear. 😂 Strangely, most people never set their houses or campers on fire over a lifetime. Though everyone should keep a small fire extinguisher handy, and know how to deal with different fires.

Thanks for the color feedback!

Thanks Rob! I appreciate you taking some time to check out the camper.

Thank you, sir! I really appreciate that video feedback as it helps me to know how to set up future videos. Thanks!

Thanks for taking time to look at two videos. I greatly appreciate that! Have a wonderful rest of your day!

Thanks for checking out the video, and for the reassurance about the brown. I appreciate that!

Thank you for having a look at the camper. It's great to hear from fellow DIYers!

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Thanks for watching!

Thank you, sir for having a look at the build

Thanks for checking out the video!

Your feedback means a lot! Thanks for having a look at the build!

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Thanks for having a look at the camper!

I always appreciated work boots under the bed😉

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Thanks for the audio feedback! I appreciate that a lot!

Thanks for having a look at the video and the feedback! My early videos were not very good and I hope to continue refining a style for folks enjoyment.

@@mikekrabal This one was very valuable. And even I as non English native could understand the most because you kept voice and video close together.

Love the camper and your unique video style.

@@TimHayward Thank you, sir!

I'd like to see those. That would be neat.

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Thanks for watching. I greatly appreciate it!

Tiny houses have been on my mind for quite some time. They're super interesting! Thanks for having a look at the video!

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All the best on your cardinal! That sounds like a fun project. We have a 67' Trotwood sitting in the yard waiting for its turn to be brought back from the dead haha! Thanks for watching!

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Sage and forest green have been popular suggestions. I think you guys are onto something. What you suggested would look great, I bet! If I ever paint it again, green will definitely be incorporated. Thanks for checking out the video!

Thanks for checking out the build and for that audio feedback. It helps me a lot!

Thanks for having a look at the build!

Thanks for the color feedback. It is greatly appreciated!

Thank you for that color feedback! I appreciate it so much.

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Woowee, that wouldn't be good! Thanks for checking out the video.

Those old campers are my inspiration. I have a 67' trotwood in the driveway that will be getting restored hopefully soon. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for having a look! I thank him for serving our awesome country!

Thanks for that feedback. I greatly appreciate it!

Thanks for having a look at the build. It's great to hear from Australia! All the best!

Thank you for having a look! I wish you the best on your kitchen remodel!

Thanks for that! I've hoped folks would help with that suggestion.

Thanks sir! I appreciate it!

would change? lol

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Thank you guys for checking out the camper. I appreciate your time and video feedback!

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I know you ain't lying. Thanks for watching!

A freaking Men= Amen. I thought the same thing when I saw him working on his knees. Lol

Good job 👍

@@NorCal-yeti Thanks for watching!

That caravan is a really thorough build. Well done. Happy camping…

Great to hear from Maryland! Thanks for having a look at the video!

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Thanks, my friend! I appreciate the color feedback.

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Me too! My husband is very handy, I'm sending him this video😂 I'd help.

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¡Gracias por ver!

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Thanks for the tip. I'm so new to electrical that I don't know what works yet. I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

Yes those things are nothing but trouble for sure

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Thanks for having a look at the camper! Releasing my amateur work to a public full of professional builders definitely makes me insecure. I was just so thankful it actually worked.

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