Camper Build DIY START to FINISH PopUp Hard Side Walls Conversion WORLDS CHEAPEST CAMPER 

Thank you for that very correct observation. I am just one guy, minimal tools, minimal budget, minimal experience. If you stick at something anyone can do this. I am helping others get into camper conversions because I love this hobby so much now. It’s very wasteful what happens to older campers that all can have a second life and probably a longer second life. I actually had an RV shop that did my bearings say, these home built campers like your are actually better built and more durable than when it was new. Lots of them have leaking issues within a few years. Rodents get inside too because they are not sealed. All very true statements. I used to have a mouse problem until I improved the insulation. If you like this build I do other projects as well. I am also still adding to my camper. Thank you for the comment and if you haven’t already, please subscribe.

Great job !!! Your speech pattern sounds to me as a person from MI ?? 😊

@@joycefaulkner1973 100% correct! I was born and raised and still live in Michigan... We must have an accent, I never hear it, but I guess its pronounced enough. Where are you from? Please Subscribe as well!

Yes very realistic build. Damn thing looks great and it works. Thank you for sharing it. I'm wanting to do a 18-20 foot drop ramp cargo trailer conversion so I can take my dirt bike out. I want a bathroom and shower in the nose and the ability to be self contained for several days. Will require a battery bank, generator, and water tanks. Someday!

@@hoffmanshaven I ride as well got a quad and dirt bike. I was trying to figure out an easy way to haul it. My thought is exactly as your idea. 18’ trailer. The end a ramp and open. Then build a box camper in the front. When the bike isn’t on back it can serve as a deck for offgrid camping and riding. If you start a build hopefully you share it with me. I would love to see what you come up with. I really want to build a bigger camper now. I loved doing this one so much. I really want to do a shower inside. Anyways stay tuned more updates coming. Will be doing sone camping and riding videos too. Please Subscribe and stay in touch

Thank you! I love hearing from everyone. It’s really me, I love it more than a new one. Colors and decals are much different than what’s for sale. The gel coat I think is a game changer. Permanent paint job basically I am hoping for with out mildew sticking. Just wash it like a car or metal camper. Stay tuned I keep adding more details. If you haven’t already subscribed please do so. Thanks again :)

BEAUTIFUL JUST BEAUTIFUL!❤❤❤❤❤❤

@@dianestreet5363 thank you so much! Means a lot to me. I worked a long time on this project. I am still doing updates, if you haven’t already please subscribe to follow all the progress

I wonder if you got all the mold out, so that it would not give you breathing problems when you camp in it.

@@janet1744 for sure I did! So when I ripped out the floor it was not rotten. I retiled the whole floor. All new walls, roof, appliances cleaned, new paint all around. There really wasn’t anything at all that was untouched. Please Subscribe

Thank you! Yeah its funny I had several people tell me to scrap it, I said not today! lol I really want to do a bigger one now. I like trying to keep it lower weight, just because it saves on MPG. People that build these from scratch and usually spent $5,000-$6,000 and while that's not bad, I did mine soooo much cheaper, and it is just as durable, lightweight, with all the creature comforts. Restoration ALWAYS takes longer than new builds.

Thank you so much for seeing and realizing the challenges I had. I completely built this with my own 2 hands and a small tool box of tools. I started building this in the fall and worked on it straight through winter in subzero temps. No shelter, no garage to work in, no heat, nada. You can see how bundled up I was for a lot of the video. I have watched other RU-vidrs with big garages and insane budgets do less than I have. So I’m pretty proud of that. It was a labor of love and determination. Now I am hooked and want to try something else. I am still working on this camper too. My goal is to get all amenities in a mini camper. I have shot a couple camping videos too and I hope to start camping again this year when it gets a little warmer than 0f out. Let me know if you need any help or ideas on your camper. Everyone says just turn it into a haul trailer. You can have a lot more with a little hard work. Please Subscribe to follow the action.

​@@Jeep-Creep great work, sir.

@@coppertopv365 thank you very much! Please Subscribe I got many more videos coming

I completely agree. You did a great job on this build by being resourceful and using your noggin! Inspiring me to do my own popup build.

@@karylm23 I hope you start your own build. It has been one of the funnest projects I ever worked on. Be sure to film your progress and keep me in the loop 😀 also Please Subscribe

Oh no! That’s awful! I couldn’t imagine how cold that must have been. I’ve had many days tent camping in the rain storms, blizzards, with tent failures so I know how that must of felt. Having a hardside camper that is cozy is so nice for me. That is a great idea with the fold out table under the Murphy bed. I will work on a design. I also really like the bookshelf idea to keep some books I travel with in. Maybe above the Murphy bed what do you think? Anyways thank you for the story and please subscribe if you haven’t already. I am still doing updates to my camper

@Jeep-Creep This was the first of your videos I saw, and I did subscribe. Anywhere you want the bookshelf is up to you. I am looking forward to your next videos.

@Jeep-Creep The other thing that concerned me was when you put your clogs next to your heater box. Will it get too warm to possibly melt your clogs? You may want to put a smoke detector in there too.

@@judyherman1249 ​​⁠The Chinese Diesel heater doesn’t get super hot on the plastic casing. It does project heat via fan over 100f but not much more than that. To be safer I would push them back in a little farther if I store them there. I do have a Carbon Dioxide/monoxide detector which I think covers smoke.

@@Jeep-Creep Your carbon detectors detect gases. They DO NOT detect smoke!

Thank you, yeah I love the Coleman theme on the color scheme

Thank you 🙏 yes I put in a ton of work and I am still adding things. Came out better than expected. In my latest videos I have added a refrigerator/freezer on a slide out drawer. I also created a gray water tank and fresh water tank for the sink. I might be adding a shower soon as well. Stay tuned I am always working on it.

Nice little caravan. You have done a good job. Now to enjoy it. 😊

@@jennyleef1775 Will do! I have taken it on a couple trips not fully finished in some other videos I shot. Stay tuned and Please Subscribe for camper updates 😁

Thank you so much for all the positive comments. I enjoy this kind of work a ton and love talking to everyone about these kinds of projects. Please Subscribe if you haven’t yet to help support my channel. Thank you 😊

I’m sorry to hear that you are homeless I wish you the best of luck and hang in there. Hmm I am thinking what if you built a thin shell out of that really thin plywood on the inside of the canvas after waterproofing it of course. After that have you heard of “poor man’s fiberglass"? All it is is wood glue and cloth and people have built entire campers out if it. maybe do this on top of the canvas. After that paint it to waterproof it. Sure the cost is more and it's going to be harder. I think this is a good longer term plan. Anything you do like this will reduce its road worthiness though I think. Popups I dont think are strong enough to travel popped unless you frame it like I did. So if you are permanently setup this might be an idea. Sure the painting of a Truck bed liner is going to be cheaper and also probably work as well. I do recommend Flex seal. I think in your case the spray kind works and it cones in a wide range of colors. I like it a lot because heat and cold it stays strong. It stays flexible too as it's a spray rubber. Well anyways let me know what you wind up doing and how it works out. Please Subscribe and you should do a RU-vid channel too it's fun and you can make a little side money.

I am glad I brought back some happy memories! I think some people grew up handy and others grew up something else... For example I have zero interest in sports and I am not good at any of them, which is typically a men thing. Also societal norms are changing a bit, I know a lot of women from my Wife's Jeep club, that are very into off-roading. Girls never did this when I grew up. Do I think the majority of men over women are more into tools and construction, yes... but it's not a definitive thing, its just the majority or norm. Also being a Craftsmen and knowing the things I do is a hobby I have had for 30 years or so, that I learned little by little. The trick is to just do it, do not fear failure or reticule. Honestly anyone can learn this stuff if they have a little fortitude and keep at it. Thank you again for your great comment and if you need help I can also give you great advice on how to do anything. I am helping a few of my other subscribers build one right now too. Please Subscribe if you haven't

For sure. I love this build more because of the change to garbage to beautiful. It’s fully custom to my wants in a camper too. I love it more than a new camper since it’s me. Please Subscribe and follow I have more updates coming

It's what I was missing for sure. All my videos are a little too detailed and not as fun to watch. This one flows nicely. I hope I blow up like all these other camper builders. I haven't got as many views as them. I follow BlackSpruce and he has 1million views on his build, I would be happy with a 1/10th of that lol. The stringing of videos is because this has been a 2 year project, some people will film each video and wait until done and make 1 awesome video instead of installments, while that is awesome for getting a million views its hard because it means a TON of work and remembering what you did when and a very organized format. When we film videos for RU-vids even though they seem like they run long at times, they are edited a ton. I usually film like 20 hours and it compresses usually to 20min. So its an art for sure, there is easily often more time spent filming and editing than the actual work, which really adds a ton of time invested.

@@Jeep-Creep Your rebuild of the camper is an impressive success, and the fact that you spent so much time videoing/editing can be deemed a great success as well. While you may not have the views yet, the quality of the video is as well done as the actual build and I think you’ll start seeing that number pick up as time goes on. This time of year may be slow for views because people are settling into winter and not as interested in camping themed videos. I suspect the longer this video is up, the more people will become aware of it and it is going to become very popular; you certainly deserve the views and the information you’re sharing is fascinating and inspiring. Thank you again for this video; I’ve subscribed and will be watching for the maiden voyage of your rebuild 🙂

@@lemarch57 Thank you so much for the kind feedback. It gets hard at times not to envy others I follow success with views. Honestly it’s very rewarding to get this kind of feedback from my viewers. I do really enjoy this kind of work and I hope to inspire and give others vision of a fun project like this, that can be done by anyone on a minimal budget. I have been also complemented by an RV Trailer Repair shop for my build quality when I had them double check the suspension and repack and inspect axle. So that meant a lot too. He states that even new trailers leak because they are so thin and cheap on materials and only goal is to build as fast as possible and cheap as possible. He says more and more 2 year old trailers leak and then have major rotting issues. I kept this in mind when I built and understand how seams fail over time. I used all stainless steel, aluminum, rubber coat, and gel coat (for boat hulls) when building so this camper lasts as long as possible. Stay tuned I do have more work to do on it. Finish water system, clean up electrical system. ☺️

Very interesting info about trailers. Maybe the fact the trailer was built before the era of planned obsolescence bodes well for its longevity. I’m looking forward to further videos! You have a very practical and common sense way of fashioning alternatives to the fixes that make this a true pleasure to watch just for the creativity of it. Here’s hoping you get those viral views on this video. Definitely within the realm of possibility based on how good it is! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@@lemarch57 yeah even though my 1988 trailer is rated at 1000lbs the axles they used and steel is much heavier and actually can handle 2500lbs with ease. They did this back then basically so no one would accidentally overload the trailer. Kinda nice to be able to build it up into something nicer. Yeah I keep watching this video too and haven’t gotten bored with it so I think I got the pace right. Keeping fingers crossed 🤞 for viral views. Thank you for all the positive thoughts 😊

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Oh yeah lol I try to keep finishing to a easy step. So many other things to work on. I like to improve places when I come back to them. Since sometimes the design changes a bit.

@@Jeep-Creep you thought about adding a slide out bed-end at all, ?

@@davidwalesby2426 ​​⁠yes for sure. Since room is tight I would have loved having a hard slide out. Only issue for one is weight, I’m at 1660lbs now axle rated for 2000lbs. Second issue, structural integrity, the slides use plastic wheels on a aluminum frame. They also need to be supported from the bottom. Third, room inside, slides have to go somewhere when in travel. So your inside has to fold up to make room. Another plan is to have permanent slide out bunks. But again it’s not a strong design. If you want bunks on the ends you should just stick to a longer trailer and the box design. I have considered building a bigger trailer. Mi e is 6x6 I was thinking doing a 6x12 just for beds and bathroom. Anyways if you haven’t please subscribe

I am so glad you asked, because I did film one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YQDQbv6oOVU.htmlsi=NXMxb8iqQz5DJkZJ It's very comfy and I am super excited and already planning trips this year at a bunch of locations. Please Subscribe and follow my adventures! 😀😀

Nice! Great video to sit back and sip something tasty. Thank you so much I have a ton of fun doing these videos. I have lots more builds to. Check em out and Please Subscribe if you haven’t.

Heck ya man! Look on Facebook marketplace place like I did. Found mine for free. Sometimes they are hard to find free but usually less than a couple hundred bucks to get a decent fixer upper. If you get one let me know I am helping others as well speak! Also Please Subscribe

Awesome ideas! I do have a camera on my Christmas list this year. The brake light up high is a great idea, I am a little more concerned being seeing at night now that I added the cargo container. Thank you for the ideas, and if you haven't please subscribe, I am always adding new things to my camper in future videos.

Thank you! I love it I just took it camping last weekend too! Please Subscribe and check out my other videos

Yeah, there is a lot I needed to feel out as I was working on it. It’s hard to plan everything perfect. Thank you for the feedback. Please subscribe I am still adding to my camper as well.

Yeah that is exactly what I wanted. Something as comfortable as a full time RV but the easiness of a small trailer. It’s tight but really cozy I love it! Please Subscribe I’m always adding more too!

Thank you! I love it. Just took it camping last weekend. Please Subscribe and check out my other videos

Thank you! Yeah I used all sorts of materials to keep the costs down while building a super durable air tight build. I am so super happy with the way it came out, the only thing is now is I wish I went a little bigger, so I can do a bathroom and a shower. I could just do a outdoor shower setup though. I do like that it is super light weight about 1600lbs and it tows so easily. Saves me a ton on MPG I barely notice an increase in fuel usage at 65mph. I get attention in campgrounds, people always love to come check it out. It was so much fun to build.

That is a great idea which I am going to try. I can mount a fan on the opposite wall as the AC blowing at it. I will give that a try this summer while I am camping. Thank you for the tip. Also Please Subscribe to follow my progress

@Jeep-Creep I did. I am waiting on your next video! Thank you .

@@jamesmcdonald5868 thank you! Hopefully one coming soon. Weather is getting above freezing finally

Thank you so much! I am have lots more camper improvement videos, be sure to check those out as well. Here is a link to a tour video I did as well. I hope you are Subscribed and Follow me, I am always coming up with new ideas. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YQDQbv6oOVU.htmlsi=aUAw-vK-EeqRG-oT

@Jeep-Creep Yes I subscribed! I look forward to watching many more. You have very clever ideas on building and decorating the details are really great!

@@ozma639 thank you! I love this kind of work and challenges.

No time like the present! My buddy asked about me building one 10 years ago and I wish I started earlier! I absolutely love it and could have been enjoying it all this time. 😀 Please Subscribe and follow my adventures and latest camper updates

Oh, I have four young kids, a house needing work, and two sheds I need redoing first, plus running the Freeze drying business. You got a subscriber here. Great watch. I haven’t watched a full video in a long time.

@@LoreDeluge that’s going to keep you busy for sure! I know a bunch of my plans got put on hold after I moved to the rural new home we purchased 4 years ago. Lots of home improvements. I saw some of your freeze dry videos. Pretty cool! I’ve had freeze dried skittles before very tasty. I am glad you liked my video 😀 It was a lot of work over a long period of time but so much fun doing it

Glad you asked! I did make a walkthrough video! Please Subscribe and check out my other videos as well! Let me know what interests you I do shoot a lot of videos. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YQDQbv6oOVU.htmlsi=sL1KGOHZ50bOnu7e

Thank you, you know there is a guy that has a title for a video "The Best PopUp Conversion on RU-vid" I am glad you agree with me that is not true. 😝 I was going to say something snarky in my title, but chose not to lower myself. I tried to make it as entertaining as possible being a 1 hour video as well. I have many updates coming, Please Subscribe

So if you check out my episodic videos of this build which go into much more detail the floor was covered in carpet and linoleum, which I cleaned with an industrial cleaner/degreaser. I was worried about urine and feces smell too. Fortunately the water proof linoleum was easy to clean and remove all smells and got it very sanitary on the inside. Thanks for all the feedback. I love hearing from everyone. Check out my other videos and Please Subscribe

Heck yeah! That’s awesome! I still look for free popups I want to do a bigger one now or a toy hauler/camper. Let me know what you find! Also Please Subscribe and follow. I got more camper updates coming!

There is a lot of life in these old campers to be found! Don’t pass on a freebie! Please Subscribe

Thank you so much! It was a lot of fun building it too! Please Subscribe! I have more update videos!

Thanks brotha!

Thank you so much! Yeah I kept dreaming up what I wanted and make it work in a compact form. I love it more than a new camper. It fits me perfect. Awesome another fellow Michigander maybe we will cross paths this summer when I’m out using my camper and you can check it out. Please Subscribe and check out my tour video I did of the camper too.

@Jeep-Creep yup, definitely subscribed. Getting ready to sell my teardrop trailer and hopefully that happens soon. Not my eye on forest river OTV F17OTG . Have fun, been perusing your videos

Thank you so much! I love your avatar, huge Charles Bronson fan myself! If you haven’t had a chance Please Subscribe I got lots more camper improvement builds coming.

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Merry Christmas!

Thank you so much for the positive feedback it means a lot to me. Please Subscribe I am releasing more updates on the camper

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Thank you! That was one of my main goals making this thing loaded with functional amenities in a small package. Please Subscribe and Follow, I have more updates coming too!

Thank you so much for all the kindness 😀 be sure to check out my other videos as well and Subscribe

Thank you! It was was a labor of love and I made as much fit as possible to cover all amenities that were important to me. It’s very comfy and I love it! If you haven’t yet Please Subscribe. Check out my other videos as well

That’s a great idea didn’t think of underside of mattress. Please subscribe

Thank You! Ya I had some nay sayers which probably overly motivated me. It really had good bones to start with. Solid frame, great lower walls, (they are thicker aluminum), heavy duty axle, right tire capability. So I really wanted to illustrate how you can turn free junk into gold with minimal money needed. It takes work, that's the trade off. Check out my other video I do a Tour of the inside of my camper, and also Please Subscribe

Awesome! Thank you for the sub. Yeah she came out great. I am still doing a few updates. I can’t wait to use it this summer.

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Thank you soo much! Please Subscribe I got more add-ons to for the camper

That is some great news to hear! I have only used mine while building my camper in the winter. I am planning on doing some cold weather camping trips. The only thing I need to do is find a way to quiet down the fuel pump. I haven't made a video yet on my attempts as I have not successfully found a solution. I so far put it in a 6x6 electrical watertight box, and filled it with expanding foam and then mounted it to the underside of my camper. I had no idea that it would actually I think make it louder like a drum. So I am probably going to relocate it to the front of the trailer tongue. I know some people use Rock Wool to deaden the noise, but that stuff is super expensive and only comes in large quantities. I have searched on FB Marketplace with no luck so far. I am guessing on a low setting the ticking will slow down but its still loud, more so with the fan low. Have you addressed the sound? If so what worked for you? Anyways stay subscribed if you haven't already subbed... Thank you Happy Holidays!

I like that idea! I might use that! I have been tooling around with ideas for a table for a long time now. Please subscribe if you already haven't

Thank you so much! I love building stuff like this camper! I am still adding too it. Please Subscribe to follow for more

Yup I changed them not right away but pretty close. New bearings and axle suspension I had approved by a RV trailer shop. Please Subscribe

Hello fellow Michigander! I too am from Michigan, I live outside the small rural town of Linden, out in the boonies. I have been to Mason 😀 I camp all over Michigan, it's awesome! Check out my camping videos from a couple parks I visited. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Axg7gWaYgm4.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UbL55FcFym0.html I have more spots booked for this summer. My goal this fall is to make it up in the UP to tahquamenon falls. Do you have any spots to suggest in Michigan? Please Subscribe! Thank you

haha, I like it "Trash to Treasure" award! That should be a thing! nothing wrong with Upcycling right? Please Subscribe, I got lots of new updates!

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Yeah I can do a detailed cost break down, its a good idea. Weight wise I think it started around 1,000lbs and turned into 1660lbs and my axle supports up to 2,000lbs. No beefing up the suspension, just new tires and bearings. I plan on filming all of my camping trips, ya I got a few up. Thank you for all the feed back I love hearing from my viewers. Please Subscribe to stay up to date with new videos 😃

Thank you so much for the sub! I appreciate it. It wasn’t my intention to make such a long video. I trimmed it as much as possible and I always watch my edits to try to keep them flowing nice and keep it entertaining. I’m glad my efforts are effective 😊

Awesome! for sure keep me in the loop! I am helping 2 others with ideas too, I love this kind of work! Don't forget to Please Subscribe if you haven't already... 😁

Yeah it took a long time. I started in the fall a couple years ago and worked straight through winter. It’s very comfy too I love it! What kind of setup do you have in your mini van? I love all builds. Please Subscribe

Thank you! I tried to reuse as much as possible. Please Subscribe if you haven’t already. I got more updates coming

For sure! It’s an important thing a lot of RU-vidrs over look. I will be doing more additions to this camper please subscribe if you haven’t already to follow my progress

I think a woman and man are at the same level on something like this. Don’t doubt your ability or ability to learn as you go. I can instruct you a long the way. It didn’t take much physical strength to do this. Putting on the roof by myself was the hardest part. It’s super easy to do if you have 2 adults though and probably not doing it in the middle of a frozen snow system. I hope you take on this challenge and not let gender, age, knowledge level, experience, or physical ability stop you. Really what it takes is just time and effort, well and a little money and a few tools. I think this is a good project for anyone and I can guide you along the way. I am currently coaching 2 others doing this now. I hope to inspire and support more individuals. Too many of these campers are going to landfills or torn down to a utility trailer when there is plenty of meat on the bones to work with for something better. I keep doing updates as well Please Subscribe

Thank you Eddie!

I have a nice tour video for you to check it out. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YQDQbv6oOVU.htmlsi=ifPImo1BWeqXkWga Please Subscribe more videos on the way

@@Jeep-Creep Thank you JC! I will look forward to it! I appreciate all your innovations! :)

Thank you so much 😊 I am always doing extra updates to my camper. Please subscribe and stay up to date with me and my camper

Thank you! Yeah it's a balance for sure with how much to explain... To much and it's boring, not enough and its not informative. It's amazing too with editing. I film sometimes 10 hour days to get 10 minutes of footage. Anyways thank you for the comment it's good to hear I got the right idea and I love constructive feedback to keep me on the right track. If you haven't already Please Subscribe thank you!

I haven't had an issue so far with these wheels. I have actually on cars had much better luck with steel wheels vs aluminum ones. I have actually considered it. It would be nice to have more space as well. I might add one yet. The aerodynamics is bad for sure, but luckily my tow vehicle is large, I am using a Tahoe so I think it helps with drag. All great ideas! If you haven't already please subscribe. Thank you

Honestly anyone can learn this. The one thing to keep in mind is, can't get much worse. I took my time and slowly worked on this for about a year, I used it too before finalizing it to see what I think camping comforts I might need... It's hard to plan for everything, so I left it customizable to my needs as I went. I am helping a couple of my Subscribers as well do their campers. I can give you all the help you want. I can even draw plans in 3d CAD to help visualize your goal. Maybe one day you will get another one for free.... They are a lot of fun to build and very addictive building, its all I thought about for a year straight... I still think of add-ons... Please Subscribe and check out my newest updates.

That’s a pretty good idea. I’m thinking of adding lights to the bumper though. Like downfacing so it lights up the road and makes it easier to back in at night. Don’t forget to Subscribe

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That sound awesome! Send me email with pictures or videos, I look forward to seeing your camper! 😃 JeepCreepGuy88 at gmail dot com

Will do I will keep that in mind. I am thinking liquid nails I tend to like that. What do you think? I usually use wood glue for smaller joinings

Yeah, lots of campers wind up in this very similar situation. It's good to let things go if you are not going to use them. Sell them while they still have value. It's hard to let stuff go, I know I am one of them sometimes. Hopefully it's repairable, often these need more work than its worth to pay someone to fix it up, and people often give them away for next to nothing, or even free, like how I got mine. I hope you decide to fix it up, and if so keep me posted. I will be adding more updates to mine and I do camping videos too, so Please Subscribe and follow me on my adventures 😃

Ahh I like that idea! I might have to look into a gas generator. I think it’s real purpose would be great for running the AC in the event of rustic camping in the hot summer. Stay tuned and subscribed. I might add one in the summer.

Insulation I think is a bit over rated and a big expense and takes up another 18" of width on both the length and width of the inside of the camper. So what I did, and its a great proof of concept, is just seal this up as air tight as possible. So it maintains a good interior pressure. The roof is insulated with foam and tar, sealed on the top with rubber coating. So the sun beating down on it does not heat the camper in the summer. As for cooling I only needed my A/C on one trip but the outside temps were in the high 90s with high humidity, no insulation is going to save you on that one. Normal summer days open the windows with a cross breeze stays cool. In the winter months, I have camped in 20f temps and I can use 3 heat sources that all keep it warm enough for me, around 68f. I have a little wall plug heater, (also keeps floor warm), I have an electric fireplace keeps it really toasty, like 70f... and then for off-grid or extreme cold like sub-zero temps the Chinese Diesel heater is super warm, it easily will cook me out even in sub-zero temps like talking 80f inside, too warm for me! So insulation is really overkill, even if I wasn't heating the camper at all, 4 sealed walls and a sleeping bag works even in sub-zero temps. If I were to build something that I stay in for weeks at a time I would insulate better to slightly cut down heating energy usage. The Chinese Diesel heater uses next to no electricity and a full tank of fuel I think lasts jeez maybe 4-5 days depending on usage. Also the wood is 3/4" thick, thats pretty good on its own. A larger cabin would be something to consider to insulate, but if you are wood heating, again, it gets too hot usually. Please Subscribe if you haven't already. Thank you!

Thanks brotha!

Thank you! Yes I got really handy at an early age and I keep learning every day. I would love to have a helping hand. Honestly sone of this is very hard with just one person and I’ve made it a point to illustrate anyone can do this even alone. The technics and tools I use and inexpensive and common items. Thank you again and if you haven’t please Subscribe 😀

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That’s a pretty good idea! Maybe keep it a bit warmer. Yeah I did have one broken light and still have the wiring. I will probably run a LED light strip which will also aid in backing up at night. If you haven’t already Please Subscribe

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Great Eye! Yeah its gappy more than it should be. I am either going to use a Saw Dust / Wood Glue mix I will make, or buy some Wood Putty. Sand. Then I need to put something on the counter top I think. Probably going to avoid Poly Urethan (Chips and is flammable).... I might use a Mineral Spirit Oil or Lin Seed Oil and oil my wooden sections. What do you think? If you haven't Please Subscribe and follow my updates 😃

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I will always take some spare change. That’s great advice! I have some left over fiberglass reenforced vinyl I can use. Probably glue it in place in the inside of the bag.

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Good idea. Will do

I love your ideas! I have been looking at the door and not liking the bottom color for sure. I was going to paint it with the Gelcoat in that light brown color no matter what bc it is so durable of a paint. I was thinking if I hated it I would just paint over it. I am glad I got someone saying I should bc now I will. So you are thinking also a stripe under the canopy that is green? I am liking that idea as well. I am not sure about what you mean by multiple stripes between the gray and green. Do you mean just stripes between the top and light brown, and light brown and green section? That sounds like an idea as well... The brown stripe I think is very cool. I love the fire engine red coleman decal on the back, I was thinking maybe a red stripe, or even a white stripe? What do you think?

@@Jeep-Creep Yes a green stripe (not multiple) under the canopy. I was also thinking, because you have that awesome bear decal on the back that maybe you could find small animal decals in two different colors (or just one) and alternate them, meaning place one decal in one color and then the next decal next to it in another color, spacing them apart and do this around the underside of the canopy. Simple but yet a stand out for sure. if you decide on doing just a simple stripe, paint a stripe on a piece of paper and hold it up under the canopy before you commit to any color. Better yet have someone else hold it up so you can stand back and look at it. Whatever you decide I'm sure it will look great !!

@@Tammi333 great ideas! I’m going to have to wait a few months till spring to do it. It will give me time to start looking.

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I don’t know if I’d call it ghetto but ya did it on a budget. It’s custom to my needs. I love it. Just camped last weekend in full comfort. Please subscribe and check out my camping video when I post it

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A low top? Like a teardrop?

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Probably could. My floor space is only 6x6 and I think the sink stove area is 24” deep. Space goes fast in a tight area. I used the area to fit a slide out fridge/freezer. Check out this video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YQDQbv6oOVU.htmlsi=uEV45GdnrHZk8ROx Please Subscribe. Thank you

Thank you! Yeah most people doubted me when I took on this project. I had my own doubts too but I worked at it little by little. One of the issues I had was space constraints so I added things as they felt right and made it customized to my needs along the way. Slow and steady won the race. Merry Christmas to you and yours. I am glad you enjoyed the video please subscribe to see me updates