$150 bike camper: DIY micro mobile home (downloadable plans)
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- Paul Elkins fell for micro-camping in 2002 when he toured the country in his cabover “stealth camper”. Sure he could make something more affordable, this year he began building a nomadic micro-shelter based on the Airstream design. [Downloadable plans: www.elkinsdiy.com/plans/ ]
Using 4 recycled fluted-plastic campaign signs from a recent election, a $20 secondhand bike, 6 pine boards ($1 at Home Depot), screws, Duct tape and zip ties, he built his latest micro mobile shelter for only $150.
Calling it a “micro Airstream bike camper”, it’s a 60-pound “home away from home”, complete with butane stove, bread-pan sink, counter, food storage shelving, clothes-storage bins, LED lighting, bed, windows, pee jug, bubble insulation, stereo with MP3 player, and a skylight made out of a 1 gallon plastic tub.
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When I was homeless, I lived in a little wooden shack built from recycled pallet wood and scrap from a furniture building factory up the road from the camp. It was about the size of this glorious camper and let me tell ya, its not hard to live in a small space! I had a old middle console from a car next to my bed which was a crib mattress with a large couch cushion all zipped up in a old sleeping bag and sewn shut at the top...i had taped three milk crates together long ways to form storage for clothes and a old coffee table for my "kitchen " I used a of corrugated metal i hammered nails through to make holes..then i placed that on the Cinder block in the middle of the table with a tuna can filled with rolled cardboard covered in recycled wax to make a burner...i used a little toy stock pan to make coffee and tea and a little cast iron skillet to make food. These were hung on the wall after being washed and the cabinet on the coffee table was food storage as was one of the open ends. I kept the one by my door open though as that would be where I stored my shoes. I loved my little " hobbit house" and everyone that came to the camp was amazed how a big lug like me could live so comfortably in such a tiny space. Honestly, I miss that little hut a lot! It was the first place I truly felt was home
Tank The Unstoppable
I think everyone should have a homelessness humbling experience maybe not to this degree but they should experience independence like you did God bless you!
@@IAMGWH1 it is definitely a humbling experience, and it taught me just how strong I really could be, resourceful as well. I spent 2 years in that little shake, in a camp that became home, with camp mates that became family. We were a village on the fringe of society that survived on our wits and spite lol. Thank you for your blessing!
In a decent climate not over run with mosquito's would be interesting
I wish the majority of homeless were like this tho, in my area a homeless person would not be willing to do the things you did, they rely on charity and never themselves in any way whatsoever. And the few who ARE willing to be creative get punished by nosy Karens because they feel like the very sight of a shelter attached to a bike mares the image of a geographic location.
@@SteveVon7 I was lucky because there was a set of 4 homeless camps where I lived, so we kept each other safe and worked together like a little village. Everyone was proud of their little hut, or sheltered tent. It wasn't much,but it was ours and it was home. Our camp even built a outdoor shower hut! We had a camp kitchen....we had a storage tent with supplies to help out not just people in our camp but the other camps too....we all worked together to help each other. A program was in done to shut the camps down because of a new bridge being built..the first thing people would see coming into the city would have been us. The mayor didn't want that so a program was done. Now for the record, everyone involved tried really hard to make it work. But, in the end out of 60 people, 5 died....and 57 ended up back on the streets..this time with no camps to help...the main issue was everyone was expected to enter a already strained workforce. Some of the people I was in camp with hadn't worked in 10+ years, were battling addiction, battling mental health issues, and were thrown face first into trying to deal with all of that and thrive. Of course it failed! No assistance was given for those issues. And so.....the city destroyed the area known as Tent City because it looked bad on the city. They didn't really care about the survival of the residents that called it home. Everyone involved with the failed program was fired...and those that tried so hard to make it work...it was all for nothing. I left the city and moved on and am doing fine...but I will always wonder about the others
I've worked in the large format printing industry for 18 years and my advice to anyone interested in making one of these, contact your local large format printer and ask them if they have any scraps. Unfortunately the industry is very very wasteful and there are often many odd shaped drop pieces that too often end up in the dumpster because they are difficult to recycle properly. You can score all kinds of amazing materials by just asking. Coroplast, acrylic, canvas, vinyl ect. It never hurts to ask. Also I've gone to foam manufacturers to score their drops as well when I was working on a costume project. They often have tons scrap pieces they will gladly let you have.
a2 - your comment makes a partial circle... almost like a rainbow 🌈 Can you see it?
Thanks for the advice!
No such word as 'ect' or is that another arcane material? ;o) Perhaps 'etc' which I've been told is a contraction of a Latin phrase: et cetera, meaning "and so forth")
+Richard Bruce Graham who cares we're on CZcams, not in school.
Ive done the same with granite shops. Their removed broken and discarded backsplash pieces make amazing FREE lawn edge barriers for anyone with neigbbors that have creeping weeds like i do.
When I was homeless I would have died for one of those. Part of being homeless is that everywhere expects you to move along. With one of these I could have slept in so many places without repeating locations more than once a month or so.
Saw people put up tarps and popup tents to stay out of the elements, but they couldn't stay long in any one place before the cops moved them along.
That's pretty saf
I'm about to be homeless...again. gets cold in ny.
You shauld create a makeshift toilet, I always am out riding my bike and almost had an accident in my pants because I would be too far away from home. Just a thought.
God bless you i was homeless for a short time & I learned real quick that no one wants homeless people around. Their is no place for the homeless to rest.🙏🙏🙏
When i was little my stepdad made me and my sisters an entire playhouse made out of campaign signs. It was awesome.
Kool
sweeeeet 🤘😁
What a great an ingenious stepfather you had
Fun! 😀
@@catherinegrace2366 lol right!
Cover the trailer in flexable solar panels and tow it across the country with an electric bike.With 500watts of solar power one could travel all day on a sunny day off the solar power alone as it would take no more then 300 watts to cruise at 15 mph and the remainder go towards charging the battery for those times when it's not so sunny lol.
wow I like that idea a lot!
Good idea!
...I like the idea as well. Electric bike, powered off of solar panels, is even better. Few downfall are natural, or ignorant, disasters! Strong winds and hail, or drivers you share the roads with. Once the sleeper is demolished, you're simply left with a down-graded-Lance Armstrong journey home!
Lower third + chassis of trailer could be reinforced to survive a storm. With couple of guy lines to secure it to the ground. Lay down and pray! Kind of panic room/refuge! Cycle home after a storm with less trailer but one heck of a story to tell! :)
You sir are on to something
This would be AMAZING for the millions of homeless we have in this country. Less than $200 dollars for this build? Outfit it with donated items and every person could have a mobile, temporary home.
You talk about U.S.? There are millions of homeless?
Michael Muryn yes, millions of u.s citizens are homeless.
murica
Great idea!
To clarify for those in the comments section: The US defines "homeless" as even those who live with others in a home they don't own. Most people put down "Homeless" when writing up tax forms and/or benefits forms to be able to claim said benefits. They're not truly homeless.
This leaves a question of how many people are truly homeless, as in sleeping out in the streets every night.
Razzlewolfflight problem is parking it. they close parks at nite and kick people out.
I love it. Most people should consider living with less so they can realize what life is truly about - living.
Law Enforcement is Legal Plunder who are u like your mind
There is no place for my cat... lol
So then, how much 'less' do you, live with?
Law Enforcement is Legal Plunder Named and spoken like a true crazy person
Jake Sangria, wrong. No one is promised tomorrow. Save your life until the end and I’ll show you a fool.
It’s great that you need the space for the things that make you happy, no one is saying they’re against that, especially me. I’m all for people living there lives the way they see fit. Most people, however, are stuck in the corporate grind and miss the opportunities laid out before them because they have to pay for all of those things you mentioned - it’s a trap.
When you live with less, you become free. It’s what some people would call “the new rich.”
It reminds me of a covered wagon in its shape. It’s so cool he’s able to make this from signs. I love it.
It's funny you should say that, because Paul Elkins has created a covered wagon bicycle camper, and it even has a stove and stovepipe!
Its gorgeous! (Of course it is, Paul Elkins created it!).
So as one who managed to live for 6 months out of a secluded stealth tent set up because I moved to Copenhagen Denmark to play jazz. I now live in a camper with a dog and cat.Let me say that solid walls even coroplast is better. This man is proof that inovation imagination and community is the engine that will help us over the big hump looming in our collective future.
Fun fact, "white genocide" is also a code word for "retribution or "just deserts". Seriously though. Multiculturalism in America started when Whites showed up.
Armando Silvier Send me all your worthless "American Dollars" and I will give you a first-class ticket to the Great White North...Canada!
paxwallacejazz: Great comment...especially about the "big hump looming in our collective future."
What a way to recycle political trash. Brilliant. Pure genius, Paul! Thanks for posting Kirsten.
RJ Cooper.... Brilliant comment!
give me a few trump and clition signs and im all good.. xD
+thunderlord2200 was thinking the same thing😂
Jawanna Man
lol
YAY time to steal trump signs!! tis the time to be steal'in!
Taking “I’m in the dog house” to a whole new level.
His dating profile: "Seeking active, independent lady with an MRI fetish..."
😆 lol
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He's got a wedding ring on. Isn't he married?
Too funny
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I am stunned by all the critics and naysayers. Paul Elkins never said it was the perfect or only solution for ALL poverty, ALL homelessness, ALL political conflict!! Get a grip people. Its a great idea for some people, for some situations, for some geographic locations. Focus on the positives..where it might work, where it might be useful, where it might be fun...if it won't work for you, that's fine, then go do your own thing and shut the hell up. No one is forcing you or all homeless people to live in one of these.
+Theresa Ast
"In other news the goverment of the world has declared that all homeless people shall now live in plastic bags on wheels..." :P
Theresa please do not be shocked....the internet has a false sense of anominity....years of feeling this is true has basically...turned many people into total a-holes.
+POPPASHANGO thank you for your kind response. I am used to the anonimity and negativity of FaceBook. Somehow I expected a better level of responses for a topic like this. :( Have a Blessed Holiday. :)
Why do you take comments so much to heart? Lol.
+suicidesilence4444 Because I expected (unlike FaceBook) that this would be a community of people who were interested in similar things and supportive of one another, but apparently...I was wrong. No big deal. I had my say. Life goes on. :)
the largest sized dog houses available are also a great option. just need insulation inside. you can connect them, cut them and put them together, etc. worked well for me hiking in the winter. i make shelters along my most traveled routes and the dog houses have been extremely durable. even just one to lay down in, I'm 5'8 with enough room for my pack and boots inside.
very interesting idea. cool little bug out "huts/shelters" could be another function for them.
I am not sure what kind of doghouses you are thinking of, but I'm curious.
Great idea I may try this thanks
@@geob01 they look like giant plastic igloos, they're usually made as outdoor dog houses. they last practically forever.
Im coming back this video for the second time and I first watched this last year I think at the start of the pandemic, I've basically seen all of the bike trailers and this is by far the best. It's a lot of comfort for not much weight.
That is so "GREAT." What a GENIUS you are. Blessings to you.
We need more people like him that have the guts to make their ideas👍
That camper is awesome.
I love how hes using a helmet while riding through 10 acres of grass.
Anthony never know .. he may hit a massive pot hole
🤣😂🤣😂
You can get a citation for not wearing a helmet in some states.
Yeah, that made me laugh too. Lol. Funny guy.
Anthony Hey it’s tough in the streets!
I wish I could make this. I'd probably just add solar panels and move in permanently. With rising costs, all I'd need is a place to shower and a place with wifi. Love this build.
I know this is an old one, but I keep coming back to it...
Thank you for all of your hard work Mrs. Kirsten, your production skills always make for an enjoyable episode...
I wish it were 20 years ago and I could show you the old Dog Trot slave quarters houses that were all over down here... (Alabama) but I haven't seen one in a long, long time... maybe around Selma there might still be some, but I couldn't say for sure... most of the old Dogg Trots were owned by the families of former slaves right up to this very day...
Get an electric bike and use the batteries on the bike at nite and recharge during the day from solar panels also save on pedaling up a hill.
Why not save up a little more and get a moped? Great on gas and seems more simple.
What if gas is not available?
Roronoa Zoro irrelevant question. Gas is always available, in every state and in every town. If you become stranded somewhere and have ran out of gas, then that’s a personal problem.
Wretch Gunk I’m not suggesting that gas is superior. I’m speaking solely from the perspective of being in a homeless situation, living near small towns or the far outskirts of a big city. In that particular situation, I’d MUCH rather have a moped & utilize gasoline over solar power. I could easily make the money for the moped/gas through raking leaves, shoveling snow, mowing grass, scrapping metal, etc etc.
Wretch Gunk You could connect a small dynamo to one, or both, of the trailers axles and use them to charge one or two car batteries as you pedal, use for lighting, charging mobile devices, etc, could have solar panels to keep it ticking over when you are stationary for a little while, it could be a great home away from home, could have the batteries under the floor in the center, even add some extra storage under there have lift up flap for access, I'd have great fun planning everything out!
you should make a video just about "harvesting" the signs. that would be hilarious.
No need to make a video, just go down to your local election headquarters and they'll donate all the 4x8' signs you can haul.. Especially if you tell them what you're doing with them. They'll also throw in the wood that was used to hold the signs up.
November! Don’t forget the harvest is coming soon!
@@sidelinedmom9609 I have a 2 hour bus commute over a 20 mile stretch through LA 4 times a week. I haven't seen a SINGLE campaign sign out here 😳
FPVREVIEWS could use all those hillary for presedent signs lol
Update: I was able to get 5 of them the morning after midterms. Still not sure what I'll be doing with them
I’ve been wanting to do something just like this! This design is my favorite so far. The only thing I would do differently is to hot-glue pretty fabric on the interior - I’m a texture nerd :)
True! For the aesthetic and also I wonder if internal moisture is a problem? The fabric could wick the dew on the walls!
It's an attractive little environment, looks like great camping trailer! A perfect environment for the homeless.
*thief steals bike
*accidentally steals you and your camper
😂😂💀
Too funny...
Note to self: add aluminum baseball bat to gear.
It would be kind of hard to steal with the wheel stops he has on the camper at the 10:33 mark in the video.
Pretty wild joy ride😁
Next challenge: make the entire bike/caravan into a single unit, like a motorhome but without the motor - a cyclehome, if you will - such that you are traveling within an aerodynamic and weather protected cabin. It could reduce the overall length and remove one of the wheels decreasing weight and rolling resistance.
+spinycrayfish Spiny you know, 80% of the force you feel while pedaling is air resistance, rolling resistance is so much weaker than air and air so much weaker than gravity. Just letting you know! ^-^
Hence the benefit of driving from inside the cyclehome. Tow something like that and it's the person up front slowing you down. :)
+spinycrayfish --- You can get a shell for a recumbent but as most things these days real pricey, but an all in one unit would be neat
+2012spacetraveler Velomobiles man! You can make the shell out of coroplast!
That's exactly that crossed my mind...also having bendable fiber rods to make upper frame so that it would be taller and a bit wider then a water proof canvass strapped to rods
Excellent build and ingenious design features. Tremendous creativity. Thanks for the tour to both Paul and Kirsten
"wanna go campaign?"
"Don't you mean camping?"
"No"
Hahah, clever!
Lol - brilliant!
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haha dude best comment
My favorite part is that you recycled campaign signs for this project! perfect! Nice work!
At least the politicians would be good for something.
This is one of the best ideas I have ever seen. Simple, cost effective, and all you need. He did a great job of step by step building. He didn't just go voilà after doing 5 more steps. Thank Kirsten this such a good idea and video I'm sharing it with some friends and family. Holy cow I just saw the Downloadable plans. Thanks that is great.
This is so amazing.Im a woman that use to be bougie ,have no building experience at all but would luv to learn .I luv this guy's ideas I think it's incredible and out of the box.Phenominal!!!💛
Use a bass boat for the bottom and you could have a little houseboat for a pond or small lake. A little trolling motor would get you around.
Hotboxing is a favorite stoner pastime and this rolling little mini pad would do just fine man.
ALLinALL-Good exactly what I was thinking
Genius
Portable hotbox you hero!
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big facts
This guy puts the camp in campaign sign!
Don't worry I'm leaving
^incredible human bineg
@@solomonjenkins9505 being!
Fuckface
@@fressejetzt840 I literally said bineg on purpose LOL eat shit
Please stay LOL
Stay😂😂
This has to be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen my entire life!!!!!
Love the cooking awning setup. Good position. Doing it somehow teaches you how to do it better. Nice one..
And on a really windy day, it turns into a 're-entering Earths atmosphere' simulator.
Haha
DOWNHILL....
Naa you just need a Kerbal to pilot it for you..
@freesf ftrefv fresh free tv
Hahahajajajuhhahahah!
Recycling the political signs is a great idea - I wish someone would do that around here... preferably the say day they put them up.
+Borys Pomianek Guess political campaigns are good for something after all.
That's why I'm excited for the presidential election!
+Borys Pomianek You mean the day BEFORE they put them up right? :)
+Borys Pomianek does burning them count as recycling?
milldabeast519 , as long as you either cook, heat, or dry your boots out with the fire.
What a nice gentleman with a good heart and a great use of 2nd's material.
So cool! I'd seen this before, when we lived in a house. Now, two years into full-time RV living, it was well worth watching again. Mr. Elkins did an outstanding job of turning inexpensive materials, and even removing materials from the trash stream (kudos!), into a viable mobile living setup. The travel days would be somewhat slow, but it can go pretty much anywhere. We're about the opposite end of the mobile spectrum, with a total rig length of 63 feet, something like 15 tons, and needing to worry about overhead clearances. Many RV campgrounds aren't even able to accommodate us. On the other hand, we have all the comforts that cannot fit in such a small, lightweight platform. I hope that he's still out there, building things like that and living the good life. Also, thank you Kirsten for making this video. As usual, you did a great job of presenting the story, and not intruding.
They See me rollin they hatin
Max Köhler- lmao, im dyin here
Com central
LMAO, but it's true
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Cool but I can't imagine going up hills on that bike.
absolutely
Two feet you have
Jeans on that brutal seat. This guy is hardcore.
If he adds solar panels he could also add electric assist on the bike, then he would really be mobile.
And "travel around the country" seems far-fetched.
Hardware cloth for the floor support would work great. Love it.
When he put his head through the bubble i lost it😂😂
That bubble was a really bad idea. Use the campaign signs and zip ties for a slightly larger and more private area.
Im going to make a few of these for some homeless dudes down town. my heart brakes when I see these guys in the rain. those are some big ass campaign signs though..
Sure , make a huge sign too that will say " make homelessness illegal !" There are already laws agains " illegal camping " this will just draw more attention and create more laws
That's a tiny covered wagon. Needs a tiny horse.
i saw some guy and his family who travelled around the world in a covered wagon with couple of horses. hehe, this dude could travel the state with a donkey
@Madison Faeolin You must be a millenial. I bet that horse would tow the wagon easy, then after a while it becomes tired or useless - eat it.
Madison they ARE called draft animals for a reason you dummy. you obviously know zero about horses, some LOVE to race, some are great trail ponies, some don't like being ridden but will happily pull a cart. they ARE "big puppies" (Native American translation) who partner up with us HUMANS the same way a pup will do, and DO appreciate the care and attention they receive from their owner/master, you dolt.
Madison Faeolin funny, but I just saw a happy horse pulling a sight-seeing cart at an animal farm, it was so full of energy when the driver told it to start pulling. It was one of those big and powerful work horses.
Joe Sammons r/wooosh
This is probably the coolest thing I've ever seen
This camper is a marvel of idea, in some difficult situation one can make this one even in one day ready to sleep in and then to add comfort gradually. I even can't decide which one is better: the Conestoga camper or this one! Thanks a lot Mr. Elkins for the idea, you'll ever stay the pioneer in the bike camper world
This is amazing! I think the country should make something like these for homeless people and donate a bike to them so they could live in safer conditions
You're ignorant .. this would be utterly impractical for almost all homeless people to use in real life.
@@Singularity2039 How so?
Yes, PLEAAAAASE tell us how a waterproof roof over your head is totally impractical..
All the comforts of home in a very tiny space.. Less to heat, no rent, no electric bills
Free bikes and campers ah yeah! Can we please organise a protest to get that? I'm going to sell mine and buy me so much drugs I won't even notice I have no roof over my head.
Although very clever and probably comfortable, safer wouldn't be an attribute of this camper. Homeless people often congregate in areas of high crime and violence. Getting into this thing to attack and Rob the sleeping occupant would be as easy as opening a paper bag.
what an awesome hobby !!! this could actually help ppl that are down on there luck and have to live on the streets
I know this would be revolutionary for the homeless! ;)
William Bonney That unfortunately is not what the government want's....They've done everything to add to the issues of the homeless: from harassment, jail, no restroom facilities, to shutting down those trying to feed them. In addition to licensing panhandling , cutting back on funding for programs, causing many to end up with records which often affects getting work, and on,and on....
Then there's the working poor, often living in dangerous environments because they can't afford the constant increases in the cost of living,why ? Because our wages and benefits never kept pace....Then there's the fact that every company given money to stay leaves anyway
and keep the money. Then there's the fact that despite moral and criminalistic behavior....wall street got their bonuses anyway. California has even taken some of the shelter's built for the homeless.. This epidemic is could be corrected but, the monetary gain isn't in rebuilding its in war.
Hope Andro Such a sad truth............ hey, maybe the guy that made this video would actually do the right thing with his invention and give it to someone that really needs it.... you never know maybe he has already.... i like to imagine that he did and the person that received it was extremely grateful..... sometimes you have to hope that people could actually reach down in their heart's and do amazing thing's for other's.... I would like that world that's the place i wish to be
Gina MacDougall u maaad? then there is the fact that ummm wait let me think
Say what you like,it's your right. You are so right...I'm mad as the Hatter. I know what I've seen friend and poor people,the homeless and people with disabilities are not getting a fair shake in many cases. I've seen it first hand. Check the self entitled and the world will improve, but, I digress...
Very sweet. Great idea recycling campaign signs for projects like this, its very simple and minimalistic. Thx for sharing.
Love innovative mavericks like this gent. Bravo sir, awesome work 👏👏👏👏👏
this is a cool idea but there is one thing you haven't considered: some people will see this as an easy target for either theft or vandalism. Sad but true.
I don't think theft because he doesn't have anything valuable in there
The bellbottoms don't help. Maybe a companion pitbull?
people will steal anything...the camp stove the tires etc all bring a couple dollars for a crackhead to buy a rock.
An easy target is a likely target, even if the chance of valuables is low.
That's why it's camo
what a creative person
Ok, as a distance driver all I want is the one thing none of these new age campers have.
Where can I poop in peace
How about a portable shower use a bucket with a bag.
Wal mart carries a cassette toilet. At least they used to.
You sir are a genius. I was looking around for small cart ideas for my upcoming trip down the 101 and this totally changed the whole dynamic of my dream. Thank you! I love the stealth possibilities and the waterproof aspect for the coastal weather, way better than a tent.
Have to keep an eye on those zip ties as I've had them turn brittle from sun/weather exposure and break. Otherwise, good for him (and for disposing of some campaign signs).
+justgivemethetruth Yes, the UV rays are hard on plastic, but if you just spray it down once or twice a year with Armor All, that will give you the UV inhibitor you're looking for. This is very cool. I really enjoy Pauls channel.
....and the price just went up.
+Random Button Pusher I've heard people say that the black zip ties take the sun better. This construction method covers all the ties with duct tape, so I don't know if it matters or not.
I've had problems with black zips. Yes, the major seams were covered, so that should help. Perhaps the spray paint will help too. Better than having to regularly spray with Armor All or other such (808?) like I should do with my Royalex canoe. But overall, it doesn't look like to sturdiest construction. That's the trade-off for light and inexpensive. Cool idea still.
+Random Button Pusher You can buy UV resistant zip ties for use with garden plants and shrubs. Won't last forever but much better than the cheapies.
I like this idea it could save a life when it's cold outside
I absolutely love this & will have to try make this & cycle round UK & hop on a ferry to Europe. This is brilliant.
I think it's hilarious and what better use of campaign signs. Love the designs. Our Dad made the back of his truck bed in the 70s, benches w/ cushions that made into a bed for camping. Tool storage otherwise.
This guy has Pacific Northwest written all over him.
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This guy has loser written all over him. So do you. Gtfo this planet.
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Stop taking your micropenis dysphoria out on others. Ok? Bye.
@@d0ubleyouteef that's actually what a loser would comment for sure
@@emMAGIK OK, loser. Dismissed.
Nice very nice , remember the internet is for learning and not that other evil crap. I would also buy one, since I can't really drive and when I take my bike to the park, I have no shelter or anything to keep warm so this is very smart and convenient.
I thought the internet was for adult videos.
The internet is for porn.
This is so cool! It looks like a miniture airstream. I think he should come up with bigger ones for mopeds or motorcycles. Or how bout those three wheeled Spiders I think there called. I can only imagine how awesome he would make those.
Thank you for sharing yet again on your new and much improved bicycle camper. I absolutely love it.
Be safe, stay well and God bless
4 twisty stakes/stays that you use to to keep your dog tied too, to hold it down in windy conditions, those things saved our trampoline from landing in our neighbours yards in the winter , handy things tbf
This is incredible! One day I will build something like this.
Me too, it would be amazing creating one of these ;)
Me too
I once cut, shaped, welded and riveted together the shells of two gas furnaces I had lying around. Used free cardboard box on the inside to act a wall/ceiling insulators. I made a little storage shed of sorts on wheels. So ugly... so heavy, but I might just try something like that with it for fun. I like your idea.
mashroob sounds like it would be heavy and hard to pull you should put some solar panels on it and get and Electric bike that you can power with the solar panels so you don't exhaust yourself!
You are very creative. Thank you for teaching us how to have almost free homes from using recycled free materials
Look into RV Awning tape. Its clear and thick. Used for repairing awnings. To seal the seams. Its normally in RV section in Home Depot/Lowes. Not in paint section. Looks like packing tape but thicker.
Or on line. I put it on my house vinyl where it got holes from Trimming the grass and old screw holes. Works great.
I just found this guy's CZcams channel and he is amazing. So creative!
wow great idea... I'll update you with my edition when I make one... me and my friends are working on a project for 2-3 homeless peoples we see each day on our way to work. I think this is a perfect help for them for upcoming winter. Thanks again.
Totally amazing, even for a short trip, it would be an awesome experience!!
One of the Most Amazing and Wonderful Things Ever I have Seen!!😃
This design is both practical and pleasing to the eye, too. Congratulations! Great design and workmanship!
I like this idea better than where you tow with a car, cars need gas, and that takes alot of money, only you need is to be in good shape; and it keeps you in good shape, only you have to stop and drink and eat along the way! I love it.....
You get it. People who are really struggling, want to save money, or just want to be unique and fearless could benefit from this. It's great for the environment and could help lower the stress for adults. Keep a gun and use it if necessary and keep it moving.
at the prices here, $3 of gas will get me about half the distance I can travel by eating $3 of food. You're just wrong.
@@SimonWoodburyForget : So people that drive cars don't need to eat? Interesting.
@@SimonWoodburyForget LOL...duh. I've taken a couple bike tours years ago in SE Asia (Thailand, Laos, & Cambodia) with some buddies and we definitely ate a ton of calories. One trip we rode about 600 miles and the other was nearly 1000 miles; we averaged 60 or 70 miles on the days we rode and had a few days over 100. Fortunately food was cheap and generally delicious.
Paris Royalty youd need a gun huh ?
Thank you for Charing Kirsten.Such Nice intentioneel !
I can see that this video is receiving positive responses in Polish, Portuguese…and maybe more languages. Fascinating.
long time Paul Elkins fan and subscriber... he's great!
and he's got a lot of great ideas!
he also has made some interesting boats!
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This is AWESOME! I think I have a summer project coming on. Thanks for sharing.
That was a really impressive build. Though it may never be for me (I'm running a 3 man tepui and 6x8' awning room on my fjc) I think it's absolutely incredible what people can come up with for pennies on the dollar
Oh I love this! :D Such a clever design! My favorite things were the sink and the top window.
You would make a fortune selling these and you can have a value pack that includes a 3 gear 7 speed bike and the camper
+SexJunkle then he could make more money if he just sold his house
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That's the deluxe version
lol
Where is Paul Elkins now? I hope he is healthy. Please update on him.
EDIT:- He has a channel on his name. It is very interesting ☺️
Kketansa Art he getting exercise in nature have books for mental brain power seems wise and intelligent
The minute that bottom CARDBOARD sign gets wet, you're going right through it 🤪
That’s plastic dude. It repels water. Only way something going through that is if it’s sharp or really heavy and pulls the plastic out of the screws and zip ties. So maybe a fart since it’s the sharpest thing.. goes right though your pants without making a hole after all. 🤪
Thanks, Little Mary Sunshine, but how about you listen?
Wow 😮I’m speechless 😶 that is an amazing built, come on , his got a little kitchenette he’s got a sink, I would just add solar panels and tow it with an e-bike, what else can I need? Sir you are amazing. Just goes on to show what a human can do with a little bit of imagination and creativity 😊thank you Kristan for sharing!
Paul’s videos are so amazing! I’ve been in love with micro camping and living since I was fourteen three years ago. This inspired me to make my own bicycle camper and am gonna start on it real soon!
Did you ever do It?
Beautiful just beautiful... you remind me of Mr. Rodgers 🤙🏻 won’t you be my bicycle neighbor 😀
I love the certainty in the guy’s voice when he says: “this is a regular camper, but you toll it with your bicycle” :) I mean that thing is as far as you can get from a regular camper!. Yet it’s admirable idea for ultra low budget summer adventure
Glad you have some nice books;would love one of these micro campers to tow behind my Longstaff trike as a permanent home!!
I did an 880 mile bike ride many years ago and camped overnight in safe places by the woods. Wouldn't you know it, my final night I slept one foot away from a fire ant hill. I woke up and put my right foot directly on them as I began dressing for my last 175 mile day. Those ants covered my foot and ankle, and put a big chomp, all at once... My foot swelled so I could not wear my riding shoe, I wore my flip flop for the first 50 miles. At 10 a.m I put my riding shoe back on and completed my ride by 4 p.m. I intended to ride from the west coast of the USA to the east coast the next year but life happened.
I sure could be used one of these bike campers in those days. Great!
that shit is cool, respect homie.
Whatta guy; thank you dear sir for sharing part of your brilliance.
Great job! Life can be slower, deeper, rewarding and simple.
Dude... I love how your talent flows...well done?
I love it but my bottom would still be made out of 1/8" plywood on top of the frame. Strong and no movement. 😎
Incredible ! I remember years ago I saw a picture somewhere on the Internet where a guy from Asia attached a small camper to his bicycle. It looked outrageous but I respected what it could do for the man to keep him comfortable.
Thanks for sharing this knowledge. You are helping generations become conscious again. Thank you!
Very innovative, I love your ingenuity!!!!!!
You should manufacturer this for it can be very useful and would be an awesome camping tool
The thumbnail showing the proportionally miniaturized kitchen inside made me do a double-take 😂 It's so well done and I love how it's also made of recycled campaign signs and zip ties.
Brilliant ! Loads of information and ideas for free. I would love to see go to into production. Well done Paul