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All their builds seem to suffer from using the wrong materials for the job which will lead to complete tear downs after just a couple years of use (if that long). They also made a rolling oven as well. That blue is going to hold the heat.
If I have to build a trailer, the only things I WON'T waterproof are the things that are waterproof by design. Truck bed liner is the way to go, however naive I for one imagine it sounds.
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While everyone is complaining about the lack of waterproofing on the bottom; my concern is the trailer itself. Habor Freight trailers of that size are NOT rated / approved for highway speeds. Everything from the bearings to the frame itself should have been reinforced or replaced with better parts if this was going to be anything than a one time trip camper. Wouldnt be surprised if its already broken down and disposed of.
Yikes but ikr like Im making a tiny home ig and I seen the wheels said not for highway use after I bought them because they look real enough, like I can put air back in them and their from harbor freight, but the bike lane technically isn't a highway lmao 😂😂😂
Maybe I just live in pothole city but the idea of the whole "kitchen" bit only being secured by two simple latches and the cooktop was stored there without being secured in some other way honestly triggered me. No way is that highway safe.
That’s my question as well. Those baby wheels - you’d have to drive pretty slow or not far - right ? I live in 100•plus summer temps . Don’t imagine I’d get very far on the highway .
Check the speed rating of the tires, (should be printed on the side of the tire). Many small tires are not rated for highway speeds. A tire rated as "D" is only safe up to 40 mph as an example.
The HFT trailer tires are only rated to 55. However i put a 1000lb touring bike on them, and inflated to 50psi and ran from Wyoming to Texas at 80-90 mph and they did fine. If they are under inflated it will chew up the tires. Especially in Colorado.
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I once met a guy who had converted his Scion xB into a sleeper with a little counter n sink with a bed too. The only thing that looked different from the outside were the two pvc tube tanks for water (4"x48")
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This is a really awesome concept. I think I am going to make one of these. 0) They make similar trailers out of aluminum. and they make structural foam with aluminum sides. 1) If you keep the fold up kitchen box on the side, you should at least have it taper in the front, rather than be at a 90 degree angle to the wind -- this is for the sake of aerodynamics. It would not be hard to add that on to the box you already built. 2) If it were me, I would paint the entire underside including the steel with truck bed liner paint -- to protect it not only from water and gravel but also from salt in winter. 3) Your entire camper would fit under a 10 x 10 pop up canopy tent, or even a 12 x 12. If the length of the trailer was oriented from corner to corner of the pop up you would be protected from rain while getting in or out, and also while cooking. You could also mount a windbreak. In travel mode the canopy would easily fold up and fit in the camper or car. 4) If you want to have solar panels, the 10 x 10 canopy cover could be made out of clear green-house plastic in stead of canvas. 5) In the kitchen area I would make a counter top table with fold up legs that is only 16" wide and six feet long. I would place it perpendicular, to make an L shaped kitchen. You can never have too much counter top. 6) What about an ice chest? I would carry it in the car, and have a little fold up stand to get it high enough off the ground. 7) Where you put your TV, I would put in a very small charcoal burning heater to stay cozy -- but that is just me. 8) A rechargeable small fan placed near the open window the way you made it, might be enough ventilation, but I would mount a star gazing skylight and also a fan in the ceiling. Nothing wrong with redundancy.
For solar, it would probably be better to use potable panels that can be placed out in the sun while this unit is in the shade. Open flame should be avoided in a unit this small. A fire would quickly use up the oxygen and could be a carbon monoxide source. It would be better to have one of those electric fireplaces.
@@sharonoddlyenough Good thinking. 1) I am now going to park the front of the trailer pointing to the south; transport the solar panels in the trailer: and mount them on the tongue when camping. 2) I am now going to park the trailer in the canopy, sew up thermal fabric sides, so it becomes like a thermal tent, and then, when needed I will put a tent stove in the tent -- also a bathroom tent. Thanks.
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About a decade ago I built myself a tiny one person caravan. The first few times I used it I woke up with a bad headache. I determined that there was not enough airflow and a buildup of CO2. A small 12V fan from an old computer power supply solved that problem. It also got rid of the condensation on the inside of the roof.
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Good point on streamlining. However, the speed and overall quality in how this was made are impressive. Maybe they or someone can make an improved version of this, which can allow for two people to sleep. Basically a slightly larger version with some improvements to streamlining and durability, and possibly have a battery storage with a way to add solar panels. .
I would put a gally on my minivan or SUV. My wife could not sleep in one of these tear drop trailers so this would be good for me. My wife can Sleep in the mini van. 73
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One small issue I see is that the doorway has no weather buffer area so if you've gotta climb in during a downpour, you're getting your bed and sheets wet. Not a major issue if you've dealt with worse, but certainly not ideal. I'm quite familiar with sleeping under wet blankets and it's NOT a fun way to wake up, particularly if you don't have a hot shower to get your body temp back up quickly.
Awesome camper! One thing that can be improved is aerodynamics. I recommend putting the kitchen on the back of the camper, as how it is mounted on the side is a big brick, and it will likely hurt the aerodynamics a lot. By mounting it on the back it might help a lot with the MPG of the car towing it.
Great job on the build looks like you thought of everything the only thing I would have done different is you're putting the base together I would use treated wood just because there's going to be a lot of moisture between that metal and the base of the camper so treated wood for the base would really help with all that moisture
Good build. A few notes: window should have been on opposite side for cross-ventilation... cook top outlet should have been inside the folding sink so it's not visible when sink is up. folding sink should have a beveled front to minimize wind resistance. Or better yet, part of the tail end like all mini tear drop trailers. tail lights should have been surface mounted to the back unless DOT regs said otherwise.
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Looks awesome ! One thing you could do to prevent a leak down the road is caulk and trim the roof to walk seam with something from a camper supply store . With the flexing it will have to endure on the road that seam will start to leak .
That’s Awesome it feels so satisfying to see another one of these more luxurious mini campers after the first one you guys built for your bike didn’t work this is super Dope.
The music is like a choir of angels singing a song about the beauty of what they see. And the song changes every 5 min approximately and each song is so beautiful it brings a peace to me I’ve not felt in many years. This type of peace brings tears to your eyes. Makes you grateful for the life you live and overrides all negatively. I’m at 29 minutes in and the music is heavenly.
A side or roof vent would be perfect for airflow when the humidity creeps up. Great video though! Im sure its a great step 1 for all of us that want to make something similar one day.
I love that. One thing I recommend is to get a portable power station so you can power the trailer from the inside. My personal recommendation would be the EcoFlow River 2. I have one myself, and it fits nicely on my nightstand.
Bravo, Chay! It’s always a treat to see what you and your brother cook up. You give me a lot of inspiration for future projects with my son! Keep up the great work. You two are a great example of how family CAN (and should) work together. And as always, a big hat tip to your Dad. He raised the two of you right, and it shows.
that means a ton coming from a dad with his son! thank you for sharing. Growing up, my dad gave Colby and I the best memories building projects with us in the garage, your son will definitely appreciate your time together
Awesome build, you guys are very talented and keep things simple but great, i love this channel, always interesting and inspiring to see what your next project is, I am glad i found this channel a long waze back.
Epic! Watch out for expansion on the wood under the bedliner. It will cause cracking. I know because I did the same thing and even had epoxy! Just inspect once in awhile and you should be good!
@@ChayDenne certainly could. Or even use any other urethane-based product sealer. Apparently, epoxy and urethane products bond so you could do that too.
I picked up a dual jet ski trailer and have made interchangeable beds: 2 kayaks, foldable clamshell rowboat/enclosed trailer, dump trailer/flat bed and I pull it with my Prius.
Cool build! But why would you restrict access to the ports of your tv? And, do your feet actually fit underneath the shelf? Oh and last thing, shouldn't you have sealed the outside floor panel as well since rain will get up there while driving?
You should have made it where the camper is bolted to the trailer with 6 bolts where the threads are on the bottom, under the metal frame and the nuts can be removed. That would allow you to remove the camper and use the trailer for hauling things considering the camper won't be used for 99% of your life.
Few things, it's a great little camper, but the weight doesn't have that much to do with fuel use (except on inclines and when accelerating.) Aerodynamics and drag will affect fuel consumption way more. Having the galley on the side is a ton of added drag. If you can mold some aero into each end, that would help. On the galley, I love that the sink connects to a hose. That's fantastic. Did you water seal the underside? (In one shot, it looked unsealed.) If you drive in the rain without the underside being sealed, water will rot the trailer from underneath in time. Looks like a fun little camper, though! Very comfy.
The one thing you should really consider is to waterproof the bottom, the rot will start there and everywhere you screwed into the side for power or signal lighting needs caulking to prevent water penetration. I used to build tiny homes and a lot of people miss these things or don't consider it but those areas will be the first to go when it starts to rot.
Great job, but I have some advice. Transformers need air circulation to cool down. the same ones are surrounded with flammable isolation, and it is a better option to use stone wool instead due to the fact it is fireproof. Nice DIV!
for anyone with kids: my dad and i used that foaming glue for my 5th grade volcano project (it was light and huge and easy!) many many years ago and it was still the coolest
Looks both cozy and comfy. When you really think about it, all you really need is a place to sleep, watch a little TV, or videos, and make some food... Looks like it covers all those needs to me... Thumbs Up!
Chay, I’ve been with you for a long time I think the first video I remember watching was you surviving 24 hours in the sewer, It was a great video. I loved how your brother Pranked you to get out because there was a firetruck coming and ever since you started this convert everything to something cooler and especially painted blue. Probably one of my favorite RU-vidr. Thank you keep up the good work.😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
wow!! thanks for sticking around so long! fun fact, that sewer video was the first time my brother and dad helped on a video and from there they joined completely! Thank you so much for your comment and support!! im honored
Chay, I hope you do more challenge videos in the future like surviving off DoorDash or being homeless for a week. Those are the most entertaining videos you have done in my opinion.
@@RU-vidwatcher64827 I think it's fair. We all have different taste and to each his own right. I still support him either way and still watch whatever videos he uploads.
Should do a mix of both. He builds all these awesome things but then we never see or hear about them again. What's stopping him from making a series where he survives in this thing for a week with some kind of twist like doordash only etc
That is the best thing I have seen on RU-vid for a very long time and I am in awe of what you have accomplished! Thanks for posting this brilliant video, saved and subscribed 👍🏼😎
Cool build. Here is a tip for skinning a curved surface in plywood. The long axis is its axis of strength, it bends waaaaaaay easire the other way. I know this from skinning a 12' tall 8' diameter round entrance tower on my parent's house, I bent 2 layers of 3/8 plywood on the entire exterior, the first sheet I bent like you did, it was almost impossible. After that, I discovered if bends easily the other way. The more you know as they say. Excellent video, thanks for sharing.
Awesome job guys, cool build! I do question the durability and longevity of that build and said components but it should be fun for a good few times! Awesome
Nice. Mostly great, just a couple nitpicks. The standard in North America is to have the door on the curb side of the trailer. If you're parked on a busy street, it will be harder to safely access the interior of the trailer. Consider making the outside kitchen smaller and portable so it can be taken off and stashed inside the trailer or tow vehicle. If you used 120v wiring, I hope you left your junction boxes accessible. There's a few more, but I'll leave it at that. It is a noticable improvement from your $1000 trailer video. I look forward to seeing what you do next.
Next time mount the sink w'the faucet set on the end and then allow the kitchen to be tilted down w/a canopy good for inside and outside and then have access from the inside too for those rainy days!
This video came at the best time in my life. I was getting so discouraged looking at prices for campers and never thought i could build one! Not only can it be done but also its way cheaper and perfect for all 5’8 of me 😅
I absolutely love this! 2 things I would add: 1. Solar panels & battery in the event there is no power, this is a personal touch I would add. 2. You can get a computer slightly bigger than what a USB stick would be for a few hundred dollars, do with that what you would like. I like the TV since not only is it Roku and you have apps, but I think you could also download movies/TV shows depending on the app? (If I'm mistaken, refer to my computer USB stick) You can also attach a Switch or something to play video games too. I would love something like this!
Great idea. I built myself a one man camper a few years back, took it everywhere, Including Europe. Sold it on and as far as I know the lad that bought is still using it .
fold-down kitchen is what i was thinking. instead of plywood interior, have you considered shower panels? there's a premium sheet that's about 1/8" thick, and a thinner sheet that's closer to 1/16" thick. rooftop solar? batteries in the floor? foam insulation on the walls? but yes, as others have said, bedliner the underside too. and yes, there's WHITE bedliner, probably other colors too.
oh wow! ill have to check out those panels! 1/16th would be awesome so far, winter camping in there has been great with no wall insulation, that being said, in the summertime i bet we will need it thanks for the advice!
@@ChayDenne actually i have a project going with this stuff (but no channel, yet)... it's called polywall at lowe's. label says "protects walls from moisture and abuse." should easily glue up to the underside of your stringers, very flexible too so don't have to kerf around tight bends.
Wow! So beautiful. I am always so focused on the design to look beautiful and it doesn’t turn how I like it but it’s really good! Yours, is just a master piece!😮 I will subscribe😀
Turned out really neat! I would have liked to add an additional window on the other side of the bed (make it small enough to fit next to the outdoor kitchen), so I could have cross breeze ventilation. Also an addition of a skylight to make the sleeping area feel larger and airy.
Awesome! Wish I could live in a tiny camper. Can’t afford one. Or a car. Disabled, poor, and broke. I love living vicariously through others like you. ❤
Awesome, I will build it for my motorcycle but turn it around for aerodynamics, and just put a microwave in for cooking, don't need a kitchen, great job guys! ,
At 05:00 it dawned on me.I have seen this technique before.... It's how you build old school R/C airplanes....or small boats or canoes.....even small homebuilt experimental aircraft... You could use foam sheets and glass the outer shell like how they build funny car bodies tò fit over rail car dragsters..strong but light.. Anyway ..great video..... Keep it rolling... 😊
