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Squaredrop Camper Build | Willow Poor Mans Fiberglass PMF
The time is finally here! It's been a long time coming. Going into this I was super excited but scared half to death as well lol I have put all this work into the build and this is a huge step that can make or break what the camper looks like. Thankfully, all went well.
I found a lot of different videos that helped me through the process but the one that stuck out the most was The L Wood by Lucy (link below). She has a few different videos that walk you through the process with great tips. I watched them a few dozen times and took notes.
I used an 8oz canvas from Home Depot, they only had seams on the edges so that helped keep it smooth. I washed them with light detergent and dried them on high to let them preshrink. I made the mistake of using the wrong type of roller to apply the glue to the roof, it was too thick. I ended up getting a smooth roller to roll on the Titebond II. I put the roof and front on first then the sides. I'm glad I did it this way because the rough seams ended up being on the top insead of the sides which made them less noticeable.
I found a cheap exterior paint from HD for $9, it happened to be pink but it worked. I did a 75/25 mixture of the first coat. The next coat was also a $9 paint that was a cream color, this helped tone down the pink. This was a 50/50 mixture. I sanded after this coat with 220 grit to tone down the roughness all around. The final coat was an exterior white paint that I did two coats with 100% paint sanding in between.
I will be adding a black trim all around the camper to hide the overlap but also give it a nice look.
Countdown to our Grand Canyon Adventure: 28 Days
(Our trip got pushed back due to park closures)
The L Wood by Lucy:
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@luisaraujo4708 6 месяцев назад

Nice job!!

@timmytidewater89 Год назад

This video is so damn satisfying that I feel I built this camper myself! And I'm very proud of the work I did! Especially my 'crisp clean edges'! Well done, ladies! I feel joy!

@jamiespeirs885 Год назад

Your doing an excellent job, simple lines and a great design. Looking forward to seeing the finished trailer. ❤️

@truenorthlesbians Год назад

Thanks so much!

@fixinanddoinstuff2134 Год назад

Looks great 👍👍

@truenorthlesbians Год назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@cynthiaweathers6979 Год назад

Yabba Dabba! You painted it Pepto Bismol pink. I didn't see that coming but the paint price was a deal. It plays into the whole Barbie craze. Name it Barbie. Turned out nice.

@ScottTuckerATX Год назад

Pmf rocks.. I like your application process.. I bet it has nice texture

@truenorthlesbians Год назад

It was my first time using it and I really enjoyed the process.

@stevelacroix2917 Год назад

Love this!!

@sparkiekosten5902 Месяц назад

How is the poor man's fibreglass holding up? I imagine it is holding up well after you did a bang up job on it!

@truenorthlesbians Месяц назад

Thank you! It's holding up well. No issues at all. Only wish I had ironed our more of the wrinkles because you can see them close up.

@jhowardmiuraproducts Год назад

Great detailed work! following! recommend Grand Canyon Camper Village had a great stay there

@truenorthlesbians Год назад

Thanks! We are looking forward to the trip

@JourneyWithUs13 Год назад

❤This is Awesome 👌

@krm398 11 месяцев назад

certainly knows how to use tools...some people I worked with aren't this good...lol

@truenorthlesbians 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, it took a lot of trial and error and learning on the go

@daveyJ213 11 месяцев назад

Hi. Just found your video. I am dreaming of building a smaller version of this to tow behind my recumbent tricycle. Do you have a video earlier than this one where you show the construction of the framing and siding, etc?

@truenorthlesbians 11 месяцев назад

Of course! In the beginning didn't take a lot of videos but I did take pictures and make a video of all the pictures. Check out my Squaredrop Camper Build | 'Willow' playlist, it has a lot of different videos. Here is a link to me first video I made ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ikxbo7Dy4xM.html

@Faolinruadh1974 8 месяцев назад

I know this comment is way way late. Do you think that your first coat of 50/50 paint could be sprayed via a paint sprayer? Or do you think that would not saturate the cloth as well. I love you guys so much!

@truenorthlesbians 8 месяцев назад

I thought about this as well but when I talked to a few people who where more knowledgeable about painting, the recommended painting it vs spraying. While spraying would have been much easier, I feel that it would not have saturated it enough and gotten in the canvas good. It dripped everywhere lol but it soaked up really well from rolling.

@jessicawoodshawkins6263 Год назад

Hi willow!

@user-sb3pt4kx3h 6 месяцев назад

Just curious why you mix water in the paint? Does it make it better? Or just less paint? I’m going to try this!😃

@truenorthlesbians 6 месяцев назад

Adding water to the paint helps lessen the viscosity so the pain can be absorbed into the canvas and all the crevices which is a big part of the waterproofing process. It's messy so be prepared but it worked out great. A year after my build now and still holding strong. Good luck with yours!

@paulfay357 Год назад

You got those corners and details crisp with that iron. I love how the finished product looks. I've been watching a lot of PMF videos lately because we have a big bumper pull bunkhouse that I want to remodel the inside of and I hate the cheesey paneling that came in it when it was new. I want a clean, hard, seemless finish inside that would accept various paint and other interior finishes. In your opinion, would this process work for the interior?

@truenorthlesbians Год назад

Thanks you, it took some time to get the hang of it but I'm very pleased with the finish. I really can't speak to that though, I know it works well on the outside for waterproofing but I don't have any knowledge of its functionality on the interior.

@almonjacob3496 5 месяцев назад

I've seen the term "square drop camper" what the heck does that mean? Why did you do the top first. I think the sidses should be first then the top will over lap them. Just seams better to me.

@truenorthlesbians 5 месяцев назад

Hello, a 'teardrop camper' is the more rounded campers while the 'squaredrop' is a little more boxy looking. I did the top first because one has to overlap the other and the final overlap is defanatly noticeable. I preferred to have that less appealing finish on the top where no one can see it instead of on the side where it is at eye level. Structurally I do not think it has made a difference at all, just looks better.

@Purifiedinfire Год назад

Do you think the PMF is strong enough to take gluing a moulded L trim to the top edge where the wall and roof join? Use like some caulking type glue? I am always so worried about water intrusion at the corners.

@truenorthlesbians Год назад

I don't see why not, so long as the canvas is glued down properly, the bond is very strong. I would just be more worried about the moulding preventing the roof from allowing the water to run off the edges and puddling up. Good luck with your build!