Building A DIY Camper From Start To Finish | FULL BUILD 

Great project man, just 2 points I thought you need to attend to; 1. The water bottle will eventually pull those screws holding it as it's wood, 2. The door hinges being outside are a big security risk unless your door locks on all sides.

I started building TDs in 1994. We changed the design for increased strength. We put the base/floor on top of 2 2x3s and glued & screwed into them from the top. Then when we attached the walls we screwed into the 2x3s. This offset loses a little inside height, but strengthens the structure by 1000%, lol. Consider it next time. Thanks for the video and great job. Looks like you had fun and that is what it is all about.

A tip for cutting pieces the same. Cut the first one with a saw, but then screw or clamp it to the next panel and use a router with a flush-trim bit. The cut one is now your template and the other will be exact when done.

Nice job. looks great. FYI: at around 25min add the new tyres. You added spacer behind wheel, when you tight up wheel nuts no threads came thru. Thats big no-no, min 3 treads thru nut...

With most of the weight in the back of the tiny camper you must make sure the weight on the towe hook will be at least 60 kilogram otherwize driving at higher speeds will make the camper sway out of control. Black coating on the outside will turn the inside very hot when the sun shines brightly in summer. I second the remark made earlier about the enclosure of moisture in the plywood and the subsequent rot that will appear after a fwe years. But having written all that ...... very nice job !!!

Good morning & thank you for sharing this portion of your build ! You both are definitely gifted, Blessings in your future projects & keep smiling !

A tip for trailer tires that saved my ass on multiple occasions: use the same wheels as you vehicle. It gives you so much more flexibility. If something happens to a vehicle tire you can use the trailer tire and com back for it with a proper repair…the spares on the trailer, etc.

This is a beautiful trailer. Thank you for taking the time to share your build. You have definitely inspired me, so definitely thank you for that. I would very much like to see some videos of your build in action. Just a simple review after using it with both pros and cons with things that worked and things that didn't. Also if there is anything you would change or do definitely if given the opportunity to build it again. I really think that would be extremely beneficial to anyone looking to follow in your footsteps. Again, thank you for allowing me to enjoy and learn from your build. Much appreciation and respect 🙏 🫡.

your biggest mistake was not replacing the stinger with a heavier straight supported bar that is welded on, the factory stinger on the front of those is easily warped junk usually and in upgrading you can allow it to swap under your bumper for tight turns and to have a properly supported square beam jack that is removable or folds out of the way another thing to consider is getting rid of the U bar axle they give you in those kits as they bend easily if you hit a rock making the cheap rims included pop off on the road if you fail to notice it, a custom weld it yourself 5 lug hub kit and a nice square pipe that fits will allow bigger tires and better stability saying this because i recently had to upgrade a stinger on parents trailer as well as axle and tires as it made moving it a chore and the lack of ground clearance also made it easy to damage, i also ended up removing most bolts and welding the parts together plus added more floor supports to allow for better weight distribution as the steel floor was bending inwards from the 4 small support beams they gave it when it would have been solid with 6, also added a winch to reduce the amount of work needed to load it but you don't really need that on a camper, with the upgrades added i could move it by hand and no longer feel sore after moving the stinger around to load or park it as the added jack made things far easier also when i was building a mobile utility shed trailer i found that using bolted on aluminum or welded on steel framing with 1" square pipe with washer riveted aluminum sheeting made a far lighter and stronger frame than wood, the solid foam insulation is a good choice though as despite the ratings given it doesn't let air pass freely so it's actually cooler/warmer that fiberglass which rodents/bugs also like to nest in, plus it makes wiring easier speaking of wiring if you use pvc conduit for everything and set up boxes on each end that are sealed you can wire the whole trailer and any goodies you wanted, propane, lights, stove solar and all others and still have room for a bed and powered roof vent to help with heat and cooking fumes, to solve the bathroom issue weld a trailer hitch receiver to the back and make an attachment to hold a toilet seat frame over a bucket with lid, you may wanna store a 50 gallon water tank under the floor but sewage should be dumped asap on small units also if your roof is made strong like the walls you can do all sorts of neat stuff up there from storage to power generation which can also go from the trailer plug back to the truck if using a 7 way round, just remember to use a charge controller mppt type and same batteries as your truck if sharing draw for charging, could probly fit a 400W panel up there or 3x 100w panels if done carefully

Dude, the bumps on the road will bust the few pieces of 2x4 holding this camper to the deck. I encourage you to apply some aluminum L-angle to the inside walls and floor to make sure you don't loose it just by hitting a couple of potholes. On an enclosed cargo trailer the vertical studs are made of metal and welded to the deck frame. A few 2X4's aren't gonna cut it.

I love your build and the tips I've learned watching this. The only thing I questioned was adding the jacks to the trailer. Functionally, it is a great solution. However, jacks of this type are usually made from metal that oxidizes and corrodes very easily, so greasing the screw and hinge points will be a constant maintenance need. But admittedly, this is my engineer & acft mechanic side of me - as usual - over thinking things. Still a great build and thank you for posting this with awesome video and narration!

Pretty nice work. For better towing, I would've installed the batteries, inverter and other electrical components on the tongue, if possible. Too much weight astern of the axle can be prone to bad oscillations.

I like many of the things you decided to incorporate in your build... thanks for sharing! With black as your choice of color, you will certainly NEED to have that AC, as you've created a solar oven on wheels. I've never understood some folks preference for black, as they think it's "cool" when it's actually "hot as hell". Also, it looks like your trailer is tail-heavy, which is why the trailer "wags" in clip of you towing the trailer @26:17 (it's really noticeable when you run the video a 2X) . This is dangerous and can cause a wreck. One solution in your case would be to move the axle back toward the rear, or ALWAYS to load a bunch of gear in front to counter-balance the heavy tail. Be safe out there!

It's fun to watch different ways to build a micro camper! You have some nice tools to work with! Great job!

Exellent build! A really nice little camper with all you need for a mini vacation in the hills, good job! One question thou: wouldn´t it be easier to paint it light colour and not need an A/C, then painting it black and need an A/C (higher cost, dry ac air, more stuff that can break etc.)..?

I love seeing you young people inspired by the little freedoms we have. Your desire for a structure and family is the American dream.

What an excellent job you did, I'd have painted it white cos the black will heat up the box like an oven, covering wires with insulation reduces the current capacity by 50%, better to have used flexible conduits to run the cables in

Great build: the only thing I would change is in applying the fiberglass cloth? I would’ve started at the bottom working the way up overlapping & shingling it with a final corner application at the top.

Well done fam! Always in awe of your projects. Looking forward to what you’ll build next! 🙏🏼

Pretty sweet, Bro, thanks for documenting your build so well.

You could always neaten the inlaid cabinets with a dremel tool. Or cut the inlaid cabinets with a router.

Nice project! Nice demonstration! Gives me a lot of inspiration. Thanks.

You are both so inspiring and talented. Really great work. All the best from the UK.

Awesome work. Nice to see start to finish in one go.

Wow, that's some heavy duty electrics. I wonder what you could run in a little camper that would need such power. Also, two, big batteries in the rear might make your trailer bounce off your ball. I sure hope you cross your chains and carry alot of gear up front. Good luck and thanks for posting.

Nice build. You designed and built it very well. The jacks were a great idea for stability. The only thing I would have done different would have been more roof insulation and used a white roof coat on top of the black. 1500 lbs is a decent weight. Figure another 2-3 hundred when it's finished and loaded.

Procrastinating! Man that should be the last word you could be saying about you. I am amazed how much work you been putting into it. What a great motivation to watch you guys work May God Bless you even more.

That black exterior is a sun magnet.

Nice build, I would use PEEL PLY (polyester fabric) when laying up your fiberglass that way there's no need to sand.

You may be selling it but you sure built it with a lot of care. Mad props for your assistant... You guys are experts ! I envy your working relationship

That thing is gorgeous. Beautiful exterior and interior design

Awesome craftsmanship! Nice!

Show, what a cool project. Congratulations, it was impressive.

Of all the hundreds of these videos i have watched this is still one of the best-quality builds i've seen. Very big fan of how you've seperated the lead-acid batteries from the living area of the camper.

Looks good only criticism I have is maybe next time for the connections use weatherproof shrink wrap connectors instead of the hardware store ones on things like your fuse panels etc, also did you add seals to the side doors around them? I couldn't tell so just wondering. All in all looks like a great build though you should be super proud of yourself.

Unique build that turned out great! I just started my build and I have also planned on making my own doors. Not many people do that so cudos!

Nice build! Black be good in winter for attracting/absorbing the heat of the sun, (not so much in the summer, but Guess could always paint over it white to reflect sun if ends up being a bit too hot in summer?) Looks good though! Nice job 👍

The reason your trailer lights are flashing is cause well one you bought like the cheapest lights possible but you put a lot of weight in the rear of your camper and ground the lights through the ball so when ever the trailer bounces off the ball they lose ground. Oh also dont use fiberglass strips thats why you have those lines in your paint use a cloth that covers the whole thing for no seams

Absolutely wonderful and an inspiration!! I converted a Suziki Super Carry into a micro camper. Not as sophisticated as yours, but so many things on your video look very, very familiar! Thank you!! LOve from the UK XX

That's a cute little thing! GREAT BUILD!!!!

Amazing build you two!

Great build. I love that all the battery/ wiring components are in one single small space and not all over the build. Well done ❤

Very nice job!!! I enjoy watching all of you guys build ur stuff, enjoy seeing the creativity that is displayed!!!!!

Very nice job documenting the build, and I love the angular look. It's like a Chuck Norris version of a teardrop. I'm considering a foamy sealed and strengthened with landscape fabric / resin using some of your design features. Great job!

Very nice build. I am impressed with your electrical system and HVAC.

Probably more of a good weather camper i guess. Wouldnt trust it in the rain. You really need to properly seal those doors. Water will easily get in. Also the perpendicular sleeping mattress is a joke, right? How long is it across? Might fit a small child like that. I do like the electrical system and the use of car jacks for leveling, thats smart.

Nice work all the way around. Great skills and team work.

Congrats on the build! What an amazing journey! Thanks for letting us fill this mini dwelling with major sound 🥰 Soundbar Mini FTW

Great job enjoy your travels!

Nicely done ❤ thanks for an interesting content!

Awesome build! Loving that tag team

This came out soooooo nice!!!!! Great Job!!!!!

Great video and tutorial of the build of this camper! You're a talented guy along with your wife! Even though it's something simple and small it definitely serves it's purpose. Nice job and I'm a new subscriber of your channel! Cheers from Laurel, Delaware USA.

Fantastic build!! Great job!

Beautiful work. I really enjoyed this video.

Nice build. I am sure you will enjoy it. I work at a trailer dealership, so I see problems on trailers that others do not. First the bolt together frame kits are fine provided you do not overload them. You seem to be in good shape there. I would advise you to check all bolts that are accessible for proper torque and security. They often work loose after a few trips. Once the frame has some miles on it this will get better and less frequent. Also your choice to use a spacer on the trailer wheel in our experience has been problematic. We will never use them at the shop rather find a wheel with correct offset. They do effect balance and as in your case wheel studs are too short for full thread engagement of the lug nut itself. This is a recipe for lugs nuts that will loosen and cause damage the wheel, studs and possibly loss of the wheel while rolling down the road. I don't mean to be a downer as you should be proud of your build, but I wanted to share my concerns with you. Safe Travels.

Beautiful. Great work!

You did a great job! Thanks for the video.

Wow this is a gem! Great work!

This is amazing you guys killed this. Very inspiring. Thanks

I plan on watching this 1,000 times!! It can be done! ❤ you guys! Inspiration for sure. Salutations

Very nice build. Looks like it’s built better than most store bought campers. Great job.

I love the look! of this. Thank you man!

mechanically speaking the trailer is tail heavy. move the batteries to the front so it won't wobble while driving.

This was awesome build. The only thing I don’t like is the external door hinges and the external water supply.

Thanks for great video, best microcamper build video I have seen!

Hi I just watched your video about the micro camper you built you don't give yourself enough credit you did a beautiful job and so flawless I just purchased a used trailer frame I think close to the same size as yours brother I have no idea how to even start and after watching what you did I know now iam never going to be able to do it you should be very proud of yourself you can build anything bro. I look forward to watching more of your work. Great job I wish I knew what you know .Dean from catskill new York

I normally would not comment with so many criticisms but you are selling this camper to someone and as such, there is a responsibility to the potential buyer to be aware of some MAJOR issues with this project. While the end result looks nice for your B Roll footage, there were so many issues watching this video that the end result is more like an HGTV "renovation" than an actual, functional camper. - As others have commented, the all-black and effectively no insulation means that this thing will BAKE in even slightly warm weather - The electrical terminals should really have covers protecting the metal terminals from accidental touches since you are talking about enough current to injure someone - The roof trusses were attached with pocket holes and have no supporting structure along the side walls - The rear tailgate hinge is fully exposed and the entire door opening is without a gasket or ever rubber trimming (the bottom of the hatch is exposed plywood in multiple scenes) - All walls are a sandwich of 1/8" plywood, 1/2" rigid insulation, and 1/4" plywood with no vertical studs or structure. Vibrations and flexing from road use will tear this apart - The doors appeared to have no gaskets or weatherproofing and hinge screws are exposed on the exterior making it VERY easy to remove the door and break into the trailer - The subfloor was just painted plywood. This will have water damage in less than one season - Joints were filled with epoxy and sawdust filler (good technique) but then not reinforced with fiberglass taping - rigid joints on a trailer built this poorly will crack and split - Using 12" glass weave without overlapping and extending past/around the edge means that there is no continual structure or strength around corners - again leading to cracks - AC/Heat unit holes appeared to just be punched through the exterior without any gaskets, sealing, or other means of preventing rot and water egress - Conditioned interior space but no moisture barrier means condensation inside the walls or on the surfaces (which as pointed out are not very waterproof) - All finished surfaces are painted plywood that appeared to have major tear out from being cut with a table saw and jigsaw with incorrect blades for material Lastly, you focus a lot on the LiTime products and feature them heavily in this video as well as a link to their products in the description, but you never disclose in the video if you were compensated for or given the products or have a standing partnership with the company (I assume you do seeing as you have an affiliate link with a discount). Similar issue with the EcoFlow AC/Heater. This is an FCC violation and could get you in a bunch of trouble. Your channel has enough subscribers and videos at this point that you should be aware of the laws behind proper disclosure for advertisement and sponsorship programming.

That is super cool. Great job!!!

Nicely done!

Simply Awesome!!! Great Job!

Nice build. Good job you two. 💪

Love it. Thanks for sharing.

That tool for drilling angled holes is awesome

Great build

I used to work for Fleetwood Motor Homes back in the early 90s, and I've probably built at least 3000 of these things. A couple tips for others wanting to build their own trailer. First, the subfloor needs to be HEAVILY treated. A couple of coats of paint won't do it, unless you only drive on dry roads in dry conditions, like in the Sahara desert. Especially since it can't be replaced without completely destroying the trailer. The wood should be marine grade, treated with a sealer, and then undercoated. It will see the same conditions as the underside of your car, so it should be built to withstand them too. Insulation in the ceiling and walls should fill the entire cavity, don't leave air gaps. The insulation also provides structural rigidity. A tree branch falling onto that 1/4" roof, even with fiberglass over it, will punch holes with an air gap underneath, whereas the insulation would help cushion the blow with a completely filled cavity. If you can't fit sheet insulation in the gap, then use spray foam and trim it down with something like a bow saw (used for trimming trees and shrubs). Also, rather than liquid nailing the subfloor to the frame, it should be suspended on top of thick rubber strips and bolted down. That will completely insulate the box from the frame rigidity and allow it to float, which will reduce shock stress on the structure. Otherwise, this looks like a great project. I couldn't build something like this without keeping it, lol.

You guys did such a kick ass job with this. It looks amazing.

Dude, you're the best. Great build, man!

You have really a lot of skills in building different stuff and all went out very wellHope yo can get this one sold so you can help more homeless people. That is an GREAT idea and I hope this inspire more people to do the same.

25:14 Wandering indicator lights should go outwards, not inwards. Also the taillight have a lose contact.

A very interesting build for sure. I was concerned from the beginning with the selection of trailer. I have one of those upon which we haul our kayaks and I know it is rated for about 1100 pounds. Perhaps the change in wheels and tires helped bring that up some, but wood weighs more than it looks. The 5x8 version of the trailer is rated for 1700 pounds and only costs $30 more so it might make a better starting point. I think you two did a great job in thinking this thing out as well as executing with great efficiency. I agree with other posters below that the weight aft of the axle is a concern, especially at speed. Overall a great build!

Well thought out!

😊nice job on the build, excellent work. 😊

tip for the flooring, buy some henry floor adhesive. which one you buy is up to you, there are a ton that will get the job done. its much easier tha trying to spread construction glue, just grab a trowel and spread

everything I saw you do in the video looked above and beyond. very well done in my opinion.

Excellent work on the build. I am very impressed and happy to be a new subscriber.

I need this trailer! I could finally get out of this homeless shelter after a year and two months so I can get on the payroll here

Great job, looks great!😊

I wish I could do stuff like this. Great job 👍

That is the best built trailer I have ever seen. Very good job.

Excellent job guys.

Either you work for an RV company or you were applying for the master technicians job. OMG that thing is amazing!

Super high quality work.

Very impressive craftsmanship. Looks like y'all got an A+ in shop.

Heads up. Don't put all the stubbies on the same side. The bottom only wood insulation and sub floor all have the tail ends on the same side. I'd recommend flipping the shorty on the insulation.

21:25 you’re now officially an Oompa Loompa!

Well done. Thanks for sharing.

Very COOL! Just subscribed to your channel. Really looking forward to seeing your other videos

amazing work if i had a camper like that itll be awsome

Very detailed and excellent work great job 😅