Building a DIY Teardrop Trailer
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- This is our journey of using 90% recycled material to build our own teardrop trailer. Built to go off road on public lands and see the less seen. Follow us on Instagram (@alanandemily) for updates on our travels!
Drone:
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Cameras used:
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Phone Camera:
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Cordless Drill:
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Clear Caulking for window:
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Brand of window material, we bought a 48in. x 96in. instore:
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Chairs:
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It's nice to see young people so happy in their ignorance because they have such low expectations, knowledge and experience
Finally a genuine, honest build without flashy tools and prefect lighting. How it should be. How life is. Awesome design as well!
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I also wanted to say how great I think it was you guys used so much recycled material. Doing it this way shows people it can be done on a budget and there are many ways to keep that budget low and affordable. I've been watching a bunch of these videos on DIY tear drops and some of these guys are so proud of there do it yourself trailers that they only spent $10,000 on materials and I'll tell you yours is every bit as nice as theirs is. Hey I don't have a problem with how much they spent that's on them but alot of the people looking to build their first teardrop are not looking to spend the same money as it would be to just buy. Hey I know there is so much more than just money that you get out of building like pride, style, design and savings but I just think your build was more down to earth. Thank you for sharing oh and I hope you decided to put a support on the rear hatch I seen it bending and swaying a lot when you open it and it will eventually leak and possibly break not to mention I'm sure you couldn't get a good seal on it when it's latched. Thanks again for sharing.
Perfect example of "use what you've got" to build something cool. I must've watched a 100 builds with people who have a full shop, expensive tools and seemingly endless budget for new materials and yall just built essentially the same thing for a fraction the cost and time
Steel toecapped flip flops ,my favourite ! Nice build.
I love this! Great use of mixed materials and lots of problem-solving. Good work. Sleeping in this teardrop that you made with your own hands is so rewarding.
Cute , boy you guys sure are persistent! Enjoy your little camper!
Built on pure love. Way to go kids.All the best for a future of adventure. Cheers from Michael. Australia.
Safety glasses for smiling into the camera, no safety glasses for cutting metal. So smart. 🤣
I absolutely love the pass thru design!!! I'm about to start my build! Thanks for this video.
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Nice to see people who have apparently never used tools before make something cool.
Well congratulations on your build, and I hope you've had plenty of good use from it. Each to their own, but I have to say that this is the roughest looking trailer on CZcams.
AAAAAhhhhhh. Please wear safety glasses when you cut metal. But great job, and thank you for sharing this. I love it
I haven't seen someone leave the sides on a trailer and use them in that way. It gives a lot of opportunities, rather than being something that definitely needs to be taken away. Thanks again for sharing.
How incredibly persistent. Lots of people have the idea to do one, but not the tenacity and fortitude to finish. Good job.
Loved watching your videos. We are currently undertaking our own build - you guys are such an inspiration.
Thank you, definitely a fun project!
Good thing you had your safety squints when cutting metal.
Safety squints have saved millions of eye balls lol
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Great job 👍 So unique , I admired your design 👏👏👏
Great job. Very creative
Great job but that insulation you were trying to use didn't look like it was working out the way you hoped Oops. I'm sure you know already but if not if you try this again next time try using rigid foam board insulation, it's cheap, thin, pliable and is available in different "R" ratings so it's perfect for a job like this. Great job and I love the pass through doors what a great idea, I also absolutely love the trunk or fales foor idea that would be great for water tank, solar batteries and extra storage. You should put a long sliding draw on one side of it. I am thinking of building a tear drop and you have just given me lots of ideas now my wheels are turning just hope the gears don't start skipping haha.
Damn if that guy can do it anybody can.
If you did it again would you still keep the under floor area as it does make the teardrop quite tall? Could you have a removeable cut out in the floor so you could sit on the chairs "normally"? The cut out could be used for a table top if you want to eat or work on a laptop. Is it hot inside with the large window? Have you considered putting in a fan? Sorry for all the questions.
Fan is on the Todo list, we love the storage area, Todo is a large sliding cabinet. The trailer sits a little higher than most, but we feel that it is worth it for the bottom area!
You are frigging awesome! great job!
I'm looking for advice!
I bought a micro squaredrop trailer "project" for my 65th birthday... I may have bit off more than I can chew! lol
I live in San Diego so I have a few month b4 wheather become an issue lol
the trailer has good bones but the man who started the build passed away... so the universe thought I should finish it!
anyway ... I'm currently researching what is best way to seal exterior?
also original builder framed and cut 1 window 26x32 in door in rear of trailer and just framed not yet cut 2 16x16 in windows in sides
ideally I'd like to put a galley hatch in rear and doors on sides ?
I'm currently looking for any advice or help anyone can offer 😁👍
I dont want to get out my violins ... I have some skills
the reason I'm doing this is because I am shooting survivor I actually stayed so busy b4 I I retired I didnt give myself time to think bout it lol
but bcuz of progression in my injuries... to eye and face
I now need a way to get out and battle my PTSD in a positive way 👍😁
any advice you or your peeps can offer would be VERY APPRECIATED ❣
5x8x5 plywood with foam insulation and balsa paneling walls ...
weather proofing is #1 priority right now ... HELP!
Thank you for the comment, I will say there is probably going to be some trial and error. We used a silicone caulk to seal everything.
Great job thanks for the video
Nice job!
Thank you!
Love the tear drop... but for cutting plexiglass, why didn’t you use a circular saw with smaller teeth, like used for cutting paneling?
That’s a great idea, we tried several different things, the grinder with a tile blade seemed to work ok. I’m sure the paneling circle saw combo would work better!
Good stuff .send more
If it was me I would have built storage space down under the floor
How is the trailer holding up? Any leaks? Anything you would change about it?
Definitely a few on the door and trunk, highly recommend a factory seal.
Power tools, sharp and heavy objects, and sandals......what could go wrong ?
Surprisingly nothing, but definitely should have worn some closed toe shoes 😅
I wore sandals for work every day for 5 years never had a problem ,I'm either very careful or lucky or a bit of both .
Good work and storage ideas. I would be careful when using a nail gun when your significant other is holding opposite your aim. I once shot myself just holding a board opposite when the nail traveled on a slightly up path.
That sounds terrifying
All that matters is you guys being out there camping.
OK..Very very impressed at your ingenuity!!And BTW ,you go girl!!!!Great job..
Как говорили на диком Западе: " не стреляйте в музыканта, он играет как умеет!"
how much does this thing weigh?
Not Sure, definitely not the lightest model
looks great, what did you do with the space under the floor...storage? (i may have FF thru it)
Just storage for now, thought about hooking up solar and putting the batteries below. Works great for keeping fire wood right now!
@@AE-bp1wq I would put batteries in a steel box on the front of the trailer (the A frame bit lol), wouldn't fancy sleeping over a fire risk in a small wood structure. Is she nice n dry? Happy trails! :)
True, that is another, probably better thought 😂
Saludo s desde cuando lombrices a m plan o construir uno parecida para viajar por n mi moto por el mundo
The door should open the other way so if u are traveling it don’t open by accident.
What in the meth lab is going on in this build
New subscribers.
It was really nice watching this vid. He seems like hes too tall to lay down in it tho. Lol
I fit perfectly fine, we made an indent in the back for the feet!
I am a little intimidated by welding. I wonder if it’s similar to Soldiering?
What material is going in the wall at 10:00 min into video?
It is a mix of soap, concrete, organic insulation filler, and foam beads. It did make the trailer heavier, but in return the heat retention is pretty good!
@@AE-bp1wq Wow, I thought it was something like: lightweight concrete as well as the Styrofoam beads and what looked like some type of insulation. Just watching how it reacted to mixing and you guys stuffing it. Interesting. Thanks.
No idea about that cement? insulation? part. Weird
Kind of an experimental soap create idea. So far it retains heat very well.
Sorry man.not responsable work.not safety.bad.bad.😡😷🤕