I built a LUXURY micro camper for less than $1,000
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@@ChayDenne noice build
@@ChayDenne Dang that fast😭, I appreciate you for reading the comments. This video was a banger keep it up🔥🔥
@@ChayDenne man forgot the mini fridge
It looks really good but for anyone wanting to do this please remember that the trailer is going to flex a lot as it goes down the road hitting potholes and bumps. The tile floor will eventually pop up, the pink insulation inside the walls will sag towards the bottom, and the drywall walls will crack. Imagine your house enduring an earthquake, except it goes on for hours during a road trip. Use linoleum sheet for floor, foam board for insulation, and 1/4" plywood for interior walls. To further reduce weight install 2"x3" framing instead of 2"x4" and 1/8" plastic laminate for interior walls.
Don't forget hauling a 12 foot tall box down the highway.
Wouldn’t foam board be lighter anyways?
To be honest, I'd be surprised if they even still use it after filming this video. It looks like it'll easily fall apart in less than a year.
@@eddiew.4650 Honestly, just found this channel and all their builds are pretty bad and have some super questionable and cringe design decisions. I bet they do all these as cheap as they can just to cut a video and then sell the piece of crap they made. This is like their 4th "camper".
@@weakish "creators" just be makin anything these days.... they just tryna pay them bills i couldn't even get thru half of this video they are not serious
For the love of sparkie god, do not run the A/C and cooktop at the same time. You will melt that 16 gauge extension cord wiring. Love the build, it came out fantastic! My only advice as an electrician… if you reeeally can't afford the romex, please use a heavier duty cord. At least a 14 gauge, preferably 12 if you can swing it. That is all.
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Lets pray they do not learn the hard way why it is such a bad idea.
Its a VERY bad idea!
That's scary just the air conditioner on its own. I guarantee there is no overcurrent protection on this thing. They are risking there lives if they sleep with the AC on. At least buy the proper wire for the plugs to use the AC and a cooking appliance.
@@chadcurrent1645 the irony of dying in a fire from using air conditioning is not lost on me. 🤣
@@steffanpinson1290 good one😅 or maybe bad one😮
I'm afraid more of them selling this to some unsuspecting slacker who'll drag it out to _Burning Man_ festival 😬
Looks pretty good. But drywall was a bad idea for a camper. Should have just used wood paneling which is about 1/8 in thick and very light.
I agree, + you can shave off another 150 USD on the cost :,D hahaha
Spray foam insulation would have been a better choice also
or just 1/4 drywall for weight. Moister barrier drywall. it goes in kitchens baths etc. anywhere a water pipe is.
Agreed
Yeah….this all looks decent at first, but the wood and dry wall will turn into a mildewy, rotted mess in a couple years thru condensation, water leakage, hot/cold cycles, etc,
I absolutely love these ideas. I know they won't last, but what fun.
Cargo trailer conversion here with a few things to point out if you truly plan to do this. First, please seal your wood, even if you torch it will make it last so much longer but paint will really seal it, front and back, you dont want black mold. You NEVER want to use house wire because it will break, you actually WANT to use extension cord but bigger gauge. Use foam board as insulation, 2". never EVER use drywall, it will literally crumble while driving down the road, use thin plywood instead for your walls. Seriously this tiny idea is amazing, so simple, but if you want your rig to last longer then a summer, you're going to want to edit materials.
I thought the same thing about the drywall. 1/4 inch plywood would have been better.
@MuskratOutdoors yep! I thiiink that's the thickness we used for our walls actually. What's really awesome is the thinness helps to bring it into your rig because it has a good bit of flex to it. We coated the backs and edges of our walls with mold and mildew resistant paint.
never use extension cord wire, it degrades with heat, look at the NEC. Its better to use stranded THWN/THHN wire and use pvc conduit, or flex conduit. THIS is how you prevent a death caused by a "hot spot" fire 3 years down the line.
You do not want extension cord, it is not made for this application.
@@zdbrownieno cards, check.
For those wondering: the reason that the electric cord was cheaper is two fold
1) it is thinner (and rated for less amperage) than romex
2) it is not rated for in wall installation. If it gets to warm (useage + insulation) it can more easily start a fire
You may get away with this "hack" or you may die slowly in an electric fire... your choice
Exactly 16 awg extension cord rated 10 amps in the open air versus 14 awg rated for 15 amps in wall. They could have probably found a smaller roll instead.
After finishing the video, just the griddle alone is overloading that wiring. That was a foolish move for very little savings.
@@richbrunner7044 so what you're telling me is that the rest of this process is fine if you just do correct electrical installation?
@@richbrunner7044 I hope the window ac unit isn't on the same circuit 😂. Also I didn't see a circuit braker
at least i feel more comfortable than on the street or in the car
Great job.
I did one 5 years ago with different types of wood, 2x2 walls with rigid insulation and heat/ vapor barrier. Roof was paint instead of glue with a drop cloth.
Trailer has 3 doors no windows (just a place for storage and to cook and sleep). 5 years later i have no leaks, living in Kentucky past 2 years.
This is absolutely magnificent. I have to say I did not think it was going to look that beautiful inside. In our driveway right now We have one of those trailers sitting in our driveway right now . I’m telling my sons that they can make one of these and feel like they have something of their own specially, in today’s world. You are both a great inspiration. I hope my boys see this and would love to do this build and then go camping with their parents sometime because we have our own camper.
I'll give them credit they did build it for $1000 but only because they had a lot of the supplies needed, already laying around.
There's gotta be over a grand in tools even second hand
Including the trailer
@@TheMansfieldladtools never count
@@randybobandy9828 why don't you just fuck off with Lahey and rehearse one of those plays you're always in.
@@TheMansfieldladyeah tools don't count but the trailer and extra material does
Wow you guys are gifted over and beyond! I just turned 70 and tired of paying rent. I'm looking to get a cargo van to build out myself but I'm scared because it's just me and my little dog, but you guys just inspired me. Great content. Well done guys, well done. God bless you!!
Just find one and go slow 😉👍🏽
Hope all goes well!
No fear,
Just do it!
Use 1/4 inch drywall , now it's half the weight. :)
Nice job!
You guys make a great team ...and seems like you work well together..that's so much work ... But worth it
Thanks for posting this..I enjoyed it a lot .
As a mechanical engineer of 20+ years with a PE stamp, I kindly ask that anyone and everyone out there do not duplicate this build as it is incredibly unsafe.
That said and out of the way, this was super fun to watch. I really didn't think you could pull it off, but seeing as you have a nice junk pile to pull from and a cheap old utility trailer, it just made sense to work with what you have on hand. Pretty cool. I know you put some work into this as PMF isn't fun or easy to do. I tried it in the early 00's with another buddy.
Good job you guys.
Thanks for the heads up as a novice.
The only unsafe in this microcamper is that if one farts inside with window closed, both occupants die.
I knew it was incredibally unsafe and I'm not even an engineer tho I have worked in retail hardware for 30 years. ;-)
Let’s not be too polite. This “build” is a pile of shit and is disinformation for anyone wanting to learn how to build something practical
why is it insafe???
You guys make it look so easy
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FR IT MAKE ME ANGY >:(
*For just $900, along with $2,000 worth of scrap materials lying around, you can create an affordable tiny home.*
It definitely was not 3k worth. 1.75k max. Which is less than a decent pc. A fricken camp trailer for less than a pc. Even if jt was 3k thats a good buy
@@moofynu *No, I agree. The point was, it will cost more than $900 because most people don't have a lot of the right materials lying around such as you guys did. They'll have to purchase most of it.* *FYI, I paid almost $3,000 for my laptop with upgrades. It's a monster. 5TB SSD, 36GB Memory, 4GHz, etc...*
@@moofynua decent PC is around 1.2k-1.5k wdym lol
I was going to post this same exact thing. I was going to go a little higher in materials; hardware, glue, windows, tile, electrical, etc. If you have 70% of your build on hand, it will be cheap. If you had plywood, and a few other items on hand, you built a LUXURY CAMPER FOR FREEEEEE. Amazing!
@@treaac8207 depends on how decent you want it to be
Good Job mate! I just upgraded my Prado similarly. Took a few gold bars laying under my mattress for no reason and went straight to the dealer. It costs me less than $50 for the trip.
I can definitely appreciate this build because you guys use what you already have. Keeping cost down is the best way to build. Comfort and functionality over vanity.
I had an interesting thought. You could build a big garage that is separated into two spaces, one for a car and one that has a ton of cabinetry, a murphy bed, sofa, etc. even a heating stove, and well insulated maybe even laundry and a sink. This would classify as a garage/workshop for property tax purposes. THEN you could park a trailer like this inside it so you have a kitchen and bathroom and voila, you have a house. You could have little properties in all your favorite places and just roll up with your little trailer and you're home without all the drama of building a house or paying the high taxes on a house. Technically, you're 'living' in an RV and not the structure as that's where the kitchen and bath are. I'm really seeing benefits here....thanks for the inspo!
Most genius thing I've read all week.
nobody cares women.
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@@kevinrediya3664 hater spotted
@@manuelester7420 *Now if only we could see Kevin Redya thumb down **#s**. It's probably in the thousands : ).*
Nice build, two things I would definitely change! Spend the money on the wiring and 1/4 plywood on inside instead of heavy drywall
Exactly what I was thinking especially running the cook too and AC on that wiring 🔥
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Was just going to comment on how cool it would look to have a wood interior. I like the idea of a “log cabin” aesthetic.
And maybe a window on the angled wall for a bit more natural light? 🤔🤷♂️
@VenomLink Could have framed the walls up with pallet's and the interior.
Guys this is honestly amazing, great work. Very envious 👌
Wow this was absolutely so cool and insightful. Thanks for the build guys! Loved this
i built a 100 foot by 8 foot camper
Looking good guys! I have designed many tiny cabins and vardos for people to build over the years and it is a fun inexpensive project. Add some solar and a power station and a small water tank and one of those tent outhouses and you can live in them most places year round.
I live full time in a 200 sqft cabin I designed and built with just a 1.4Kw solar power system. Over 20 years now with no house payments, no utility bills and freedom!
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I have built two of these but used waterproof siding for $33 a sheet at Lowes. It has a lifetime warranty and did not need paint because it had a nice beveled texture. Also my second one i used air lifts and the roof could open and close. I also used 1x3's sideways to increase the living space and reduce weight and cost. I used insulation board some which was cracked and being tossed out and thin paneling on the inside. Also paint or fiberglass all the plywood flooring top and bottom and edges I like your used bus window idea because normally windows pricey to buy. Its nice you brothers are helping each other.
Yeah, that's the way I would have done it too. I cringed at drywall on a trailer.
@davidwheeler7613 could you make a video showing us how you made your home built camper trailer? Sounds like a great planned one
Bro, this video was a blessing to me. I do a lot of traveling daily. I have a house but I still need somewhere to stay. Thank you.
I also want to do the same thing you did, but with the restroom and the shower
Imagine how many homes you can provide for the homeless.
I really don’t think that a regular person could make something like that for a thousand bucks, but it’s pretty cool that you showed how you budgeted out your project. I also loved the idea of a “poor man’s fiberglass”.
Agree, the extra material they have around, not to mention some specialty tools, is over a thou.
And they sure as shit didn't either... He actually says under $900 in the video, and under $1k in the title, liars never keep their story straight..
@@thecataclysmitician4661 Consensus is .. these kids are full of crap and their camper is a POS.
@@thecataclysmitician4661 i mean under $900 is technically under a thousand.
Honestly they kept it that cheap cause they had a solid amount of the materials needed on hand, in reality for somebody to actually attempt this as one of if not their first builds they'd have to buy most of those materials outright. Also for a beginner they'd have to get several tools that they might not have and honestly unless you wanna gamble on some tools you got from the pawn shop the tools and equiptment alone would cost at least $1000+.
I really like it and it looks awesome but its a bit misleading.
That looks great! Only thing I would have done is called it an $1,100 camper and bought some 12/2 wire. When I see an electric cooktop and an air conditioner you really should have heavier gauge wire in those walls.
A nice first try. I would have made different choices, but you may have been limited in some ways regarding materials that were salvaged. I like the sink and countertops.
If you're cooking with a portable stove, make sure the closest window is open a couple of inches and don't use it for comfort heat.
Consider getting or making an outside cover for the ac unit to prevent bugs and road debris from messing up your fins.
Consider putting a vent on the roof to let heat escape and make the top bunk more comfortable if you're camping without plugging in.
I know I'm just shouting to the void, but I hope you update how well it worked, how it lasted, maybe a weight. If anyone is considering making one of these, know that there are some weight saving techniques that are less expensive than what they used if bought new.
Idk what else you guys do, but I've had a dream for a stoner bus for at least five years now, and you guys' ideas in this video just made a major contribution.
I think PMF is usually made with waterproof wood glue, not regular wood glue. If you are completely relying on the paint to act as your water barrier than you might as well have just used paint on the OSB after caulking the seams. The point of PMF is that it’s multiple waterproof layers, plus paint as your bulk water barrier.
That extension cord is cheaper than romex because that extension cord was 16ga instead of the necessary 12-14ga.
Drywall for the inside of a moving and bouncing trailer is going to begin tearing through the screws quickly. You could buy 1/4” mdf or plywood pretty much as cheaply.
Also the tiles going to crack
@@blazinasian461 Potentially. Tiles are actually used quite frequently in luxury Speinter van conversions and seem to do alright if correctly installed. Really depends on the rigidity of the substrate you’re adhering it to. But I agree, I wouldn’t personally use them, way better options.
Dont ever depend on solely exterior paint to protect OSB. Quality of craftmanship is not what it looks like when its finished but the longevity of how it looks down the road and this camper has none of that. Its a quick sloppy build designed to last 10 minutes for utubes and thats disingenuous and should be down voted as encouraging irrational and illogical behavior.
@@gantz4u Obviously you would never just use paint over OSB, that’s my point. That’s basically what they did. Non waterproof wood glue and material aren’t going to protect much.
Sell this for cash away from where you live right away. $$$
I love the 3D graphics going along with what they're building. It just makes following along what they're doing literally a thousand times easier.
yea i think they're using sketchup.
The fact that they weren't wearing PPE gear or gloves made me cringe the whole time i was watching this ,smh.
@@xxxMixedGenreFavs you wear gloves when you press the dislike button too? 😂
Those beds are skinnier than the ones in solitary confinement. That's not going to be "sleeping comfortably."
@@toddbender3463 some people sleep on the floor. it is more healthy to sleep on a solid surface anyway
Man, that was an awesome build! Looks absolutely awesome, great job!
Super cool build sharing the concern on electrical and drywall.
I understand that the pricing is meant to represent how much you actually spent during the build and your resourcefulness but I would love to see an additional pricing estimate where you include the items you had laying around excluding tools (for example: a separate estimate that includes the price you initially paid for the floor tiles per square foot or the cost of the bus metal using the lowest fb price).
Schoolbus Metal!!
I'd like that too.. in addition to the few extras not included in the build yet present in the final product, like ;
-Window unit
-Flatscreen TV
-Power supply (extension cord ?*)
-Plumbing additional pipe and fittings traveling int/ext*
*(presumably to hookups outside given the 'improved camping' campsite)
That tile isn't gonna last long. Vibration does terrible things to grout. Best to use vinyl flooring and for a camper this size you could get a Remnant for real cheap.
luxury is generous but i love the amount of work you guys were able to do on this. the perfect DIY spirit
Except that 16awg wiring. That is the Achilles heal of the whole build.
Hell calling his use of the word luxury generous is being generous. I mean dawg cut every single corner that he physically could, title is 100% clickbait. I get the CZcams algorithm grind and everything but it is a lil annoying. Fortunately the end result is still pretty cool so I don’t think anyone is that upset. I guess the rationale is they were going for a luxury aesthetic even though it’s 90% “poor man’s fiberglass” & “the cheapest extension cord they sell” 😂
Love it!! I thoroughly enjoyed your video and the music 🎶
You guys did great and I enjoyed all the effort and the results. Enjoy
Between the budget counter going up as the build progresses and the snippets of 3D graphics visualizing what they're doing next is just so good. Well done Chay! That camper would be so nice to have.
im so glad u liked the animations! they were my first ones so they were super hard to do!
Even more impressive. I'm pursing 3D animation so I guess I just appreciate them that much more.
@@ChayDenne please wear PPE or gloves next time so i dont have to cringe watching it 😢
@@ChayDenneI’d utilize the space above the kitchen/living room with storage space
One tip, put 3/4 plywood in the wall prior to drywall where you plan to mount the tv, then you dont have to worry about hitting a stud to hang the mount, also wire an outlet so the tv hides it👍
You would end homelessness with this every person deserves a home love the build
Wow!!! That's freaking amazing! You guys are beyond good. I wish I could do something like that, but I'm pretty bad at math, so forget about making even cuts of wood n shit. Good job guys!❤❤❤
These videos are getting even more crazy keep up the awesome work
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Get a 12 guage cord at harbor freight to run anything more than lights and the TV. Scary. $50 or less. Use LED bulbs too. GOOD advice what the electrician said. Add a plug to connect heavy guage wire to. Your lives are worth enough to tear some stuff apart and to use 2-12 with ground wire or the 12 guage the electrician suggested. A melted wire in a wall wouldn't be noticed till too late . I am really impressed with your guys building skills. Looked like everything fit the first time.
That was an amazing and inspiring build guys! I was doubtful at first, but it turned out awesome! 👏 👍🏼🤘🏼
We are doing the same thing with an old popup trailer. For siding we found 4x8 panels made from recycled plastic. Super flexible, super light, and strong. We are going to glue it on over the quarter inch plywood skin. We just haven't figured out how to do the roof, sence neither of us can climb a ladder.
I love that you're finding your "Niche". I started watching when the Walmart Marathon came out, and it seemed you were still in the discovery phase of what you wanted to do. Still amazing videos, but I REALLY enjoy these build videos with your style of editing. I hope to keep seeing more! I love that you are building your channel with the help of your brother and dad, its so sweet. Cheers!
so im not a builder by any means but i watch a lot of these videos. and one of the tips ive picked up was the " nail holes " issue. instead of drilling them out and corking them, save your saw dust. then later when you need to do patch work like that, mix it with wood glue. presto, wood filler. ive seen some youtubers do that on table gaps and all sorts of stuff. im sure it would be a time/energy saver for you and yield just as good of results.
I work in a woodshop. 100% agree. I can't remember where I picked this tip up from but was able to teach my boss about it and he has never looked back. As long as you saturate the sawdust, it will dry harder than concrete.
I've done dowels and a flush cut saw for my nail holes. Takes maybe a min per hole and with enough practice, I can glue caps over countersunk screws real easy
I think my grandpa mixed the sawdust with glue or a touch of jb weld(I honestly don't remember) and it worked
Yup. that is how I repair my particleboard work surfaces after I drill them up a bunch of times.
This was awesome! Outstanding work.
Love your problem solving and creativity. Thanks fr sharing.
Great build, thanks to lots of "free" materials. My biggest concern is the total weight on that trailer frame and axle. The choice of some of the materials (tile floor and drywall) might have been better thought out. I would definitely check the total weight of the trailer. Also not in love with the extension cord hack. Overall a great build and video! Thanks guys!
The extension cord hack is probably my favorite part. Haha
You could never get away with this experiment in Australia, there are loads of regulations about this, and you must have a registered engineer's report to show that it's compliant with the regulations. This is definitely a fun hack but in terms of safety and as you say the weight of the trailer on the boards...hmm! In Australia you'd have to get the chassis reinforced with additional welding and you'd need a metal base. Those wooden planks are nice decoration but not sure about the strength. Fun though...and it also suggests people might get a trailer that meets the regulations and convert it. The tow vehicle must be huge because the trailer looks tiny against it.
@@deborahcurtis1385 Totally agree. While I'm not a big fan of government and their overreact at times the fact that this trailer will be towed on the road and the possibility of a catastrophic failure that could impact others gives me some serious concerns.
@@imxploring Yes the freewheeling, 'move fast and break something' approach is falling out of evolution. A bit of caution doesn't go amiss.
@@deborahcurtis1385 First time visiting this channel, but the way they built it, they maybe just built it for the sake of a youtube video, and nothing wrong with that.
Not going to lie, this was seriously cool to see. An old trailer, completely converted into a cabin for camping. Wow.
@@karlwithak. I believe what you are saying: these guys need proper training for projects like this. Still is impressive though
excellent vid! Keep Reaching for the stars! you guys ROCK!
This is the kind of build that gives people ideas. I'm down with deferring to inexpensive options. Aesthetically it's not going to win any contest, but functionally it earns a B+. I think you've proved that with a little know how this is a viable option. For aesthetics you have the perfect 'canvas' for artistic expression. Know any good artist?
An alternative to the drywall material may have been supermarket slip-sheets. Many supermarket suppliers use pallet-sized sheets to keep the stock from sliding about on the pallet in transit. Admittedly, most of these are simple cardboard, but some suppliers use a mesh-fiber sheet with a smooth, hard, reinforcing top side. You'd want to nail/glue/staple them to each strut of your superstructure (they won't be as tough or rigid as what was used), but they weigh 1/10 (or less) and just get thrown in the waste at the end of the day, so will be much cheaper... or even free.
Plastic shower panels are cheap also, they are $17 for a 4'x7' panel, it would take 7 panels to do the wall, that's $119 before tax. It's a little more expensive than the drywall but a full panel weighs less than a half pound a piece plus they are water/mildew proof.
Or use coroplast from old election signs. Corrugated plastic has a slightly ribbed texture that will show after painting, but it will look good.
Or make panels from cardboard covered with PMF - very light and wicked strong. Make the cardboard/PMF panels on a flat surface before installation so that they are straight and flat.
Consider foamie construction. The 2 inch insulation boards are pricy, but they replace all of the sheathing and most of the framing lumber, so you probably come out ahead. PMF on the outside and inside makes a super strong composite that is probably stronger than conventional framing.
Plastic/resin materials can out-gas in certain environmental conditions. Use caution.
I envy people who are able to build things like this, for whatever reason these are skills that are just beyond me no matter how hard I try.
You and me sis. I think we need to just start small and keep going.
It's because you're a woman
Nah this sort of thing is stupid easy you just need practiceb
@@LiveToRidee my dad was a licensed electrician and carpenter, he spent years trying to teach me and the skill just isn't there for me. Now, give me a t-square, calculator and pencil and I can easily whip you up a blueprint for it, but never be able to actually build it myself.
Cool build! If the bottom bed was raised, you'd have additional storage below and a more comfortable couch.
That’s insanely gorgeous for a little camp trailer! 😮😊🎉
PERFECT TIMING CHAY! I have been binging DYI Camper builds, I want to slowly but surely make an 8x8x10 shed then start building more complex builds
thats awesome!! good luck!
You'll get a handful of uses out of this before it falls apart. There's a reason why camper trailers are constructed in a certain way
Vibration is one of the main problems.
i dont think viberation is going to be their problem, might not have so much time on their hands if it was. @@knightofcydonia1192
I hope the person behind him doesn't get to participate in his learning experience 😢😂
Yeah, but as long as you have thousands of dollars worth of "leftover" materials laying around, it's cheap!
😂 @@saintmalaclypse3217
You can also add little slits in the walls of the ice tent and hang a hammack through., gets you up off the ground
Excellent job, boys. All sorts of skills from carpentry to video making.
No doubt far more competent than any college grad and I'm one of those that can't do what these guys did.
Really enjoyed watching your build. I've fantasized for years about doing the same thing. Better than a tent and easier to use. Great job.
I love the direction you’ve taken this channel. The builds consistently are amazing and you make everything seem so down to earth. Much love to you and your bro ❤️
Absolutely amazing work you guys! Bob Vila, eat your heart out!
Wow this is really inspiring i was watching what the floor isolation was such a great idea this look awesome i'm very tempted to buy a bit bigger trailer and building something !
I love how y'all use hearing protection, i see SO many people online just forget it, you guys are very professional.
Yeah but they don't wesr protective equipment while installing fiberglass insulation which is very harmful to touch and breathe.
Yep, 20 years of power tool use and metal concerts with no hearing protection. Now I get the constant company of a little high pitched “eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee” sound 24/7. Don’t underestimate the value of silence.
@@berserkrblitz3231 im so sorry you have to go through that :(
@@berserkrblitz3231 i feel you man, i also hear that high pitched sound (which is called tinnitus btw) but only when it's very quiet, that's why i prioritize ear pro when working
To keep your weight down, you could have used interior paneling instead of drywall. And I would have mounted the AC higher as cool air drops, so whomever is sleeping in the top bunk is hot and the person in the bottom bunk is cold in the location you put it in. But all in all a pretty cool build. Even tho it would have cost a lot more in south Florida with the 2023 prices on lumber.
Good thinking
What about a window screen?
Truly amazing work, both with the build, and the cinematography.
I'm a carpenter by trade and a trailer renovator and builder for fun (so far). I like the idea of using extension cord for wiring. I mean, why not! I would have minimal AC wiring anyway, as I would opt for a 12v DC system with converter. For walls a good alternative would be 1/8" doorskin. Comes in 3' x 7' sheets for about $25. More than drywall for sure, but much lighter, and very easy to deal with. No taping or mudding. Just batten the seams with rips of it, paint, and Bob's your Uncle. 'Course you can batten drywall too, which is what I would do. Let's see what you do. Okay, what about the plumbing? Where does the water/pressure come from and where does it drain to? How do you plug into shore power? I got some cool ideas from this, but prefer to be a little more self-contained. Thanks!
Wow. You guys are amazing!! Love that you work together as siblings too. Making it look easy and enjoyable!
Thoreau would be proud. In fact, his ~$28 cabin at Walden Pond in 1845 cost him the equivalent of more than $1100 today. The narrative of your camper closely tracks Thoreau’s resourcefulness in building his cabin. Nice to see, especially since your camper was built by brothers.
Great idea.... you inspire me to build one for myself.. thank you so much for the ideas...from Sacramento California.
Absolutely WONDERFUL!!!!
Love the design of it. Looks modern and clean. Love the lights and the counter tops are beautiful. The sink knocks it up a notch too. You designed it real nice. Good job, love the inside colors.
I always wondered why people didn’t just hang a hammock off the roof of the inside of the camper you could have hooks in the roof to tie it up and save a ton of space
Not a crazy idea. I've never seen a hammock hung from a ceiling, just posts and tree trunks and such. Could it work, or would you end up sleeping in a U shape?🤔
Yup, a U-shape. Have to have some tension on your hammock at the ends so you do not sleep in a banana shape. From the roof? No bueno. @@Rick-the-Swift
Hammocks are the most uncomfortable things ever. I’d never install those
Great job boys!
I wish I had an extra set of hands when I was building out my van. The only thin that I REGRETTED was spending more time on my ceiling but I am remodeling this summer. I installed water, furniture, solar panels and flooring. I can do it easily now and I know what I want to do next.
COUNTER: I just glued two pieces of plywood together for my counters, then added some tiles to the top. I like this video because I am going to build a shed home to compliment my van
Wow, another construction video from the President himself. I feel sad you had to say goodbye to your bus because I LOVED it.😭 But I'm glad it has a grateful owner that will take care of it. Mind blowing how you built that trailer camper for less than $1000. 😲I love these type of videos Chay.
You guys make it look so easy! I really love the creativity of these videos, it's cool to see how far you can get if you're creative and resourceful enough!
Thanks so much for this. I appreciate it. You guys are amazing
Perfect! Great jobs guys…. It’s beautiful
I have been toying with the same idea for some time. Looks great. One suggestion for the inside walls. Use one sheet 4x8 piece of wood. Cover it with plastic and repeat the same process with glue and sheets of cotton. Remove with plastic still attached and repeat. Cut the sheets to size and screw to the inside frame and paint. You will be able to save a lot of weight and still stay close to you budget. Great work guys!
Plywood or OSB outer walls and framing is OK. Interior, vinyl tile squares or a carpet mat for low weight and flex. Walls of 1/8 " Luan plywood at 1/10th the weight, easy cutting and same cost. No paint needed.
I'm always impressed with the commitment you have to make such incredible content! I was so excited to see this one be executed, was especially impressed with what you did with the pallets! I need friends like you guys in my life. 😍
Ay boys y'all are some bad asses with the making of this camper thumbs up God bless you all ❤
We needed to add some weight to our camper but to save money we’re gonna use this tungsten we had laying around. Great video boys this is epic!
hahaha, thank you!!
This kind of feels like me doing a video titled, "I put together an entire camping kit for $100," then just dragging out all the gear I already have and buying $99 worth of Ramen and butane for the camp stove. 🤣🤣
Pretty amazing! However I would have wall mounted the TV to create a nice amount of storage space or more counter tops. Give us an update in the future on how well the drywall and tile floors hold up to the tweaking on uneven roads or trails. Great work!
Tv wouldn't last very long mounted on a wall bouncing down a road.
Mini projector.
Idk what else you guys do, but I've had a dream for a stoner bus for at least five years now, and you guys' ideas in this video just made a major contribution. Thank you VERY much!
Amazing job guys, I am looking to build one like this!
The amount of dedication this takes to make in terms of time, quality, and editing, is truly amazing in all aspects! great work to the both of you! :D
You do a great job explaining what you're doing and why to break it down for people less qualified. I love these building videos man, keep it up
Amazing imagination! Amazing Concept! Amazing Video! WOW....I learned a lot from you guys!!
This was pretty good, I used a 8x8 snowmobile trailer 1in. Metal framing 1/4in ply sheeting, 1/8in masonite panel int. Corrigated tin ext. And roof. Tried to be cheap, but cost 4500.00$, and weighed 2000lbs ,have used it for awhile though. Ain't breaking down anytime soon.
Your glue coat reminded me of a project I did in high school, the balsa wood suspension bridges that had to hold the most weight contest in Technology class never specified in the rules that we couldn't paint our bridges with glue. No one else painted their bridges with glue, I more than doubled the weight held by the bridge in second place. Don't underestimate the power of a layer of glue
Those contests made me mad like
Thinking up a layer of glue is creative but just telling kids to go at it with zero training is kind of a rigged game.
I’m annoyed because there are a ton of things I could have done better if people explained them in a way I could understand, like building a balsa wood bridge.
I mean you basically need at least one engineering class before you can make one.
Great build, guys! One word of caution... With something so tall in proportion to its length, be ultra aware of weight distribution and balance. You don't want that thing wagging around, or worse, while pulling down the highway.
AMAZING JOB! THANKS
Ingenuity, reimagined pallets, scrap and hard work. You 2 brothers are wizards and hard workers. BRAVO!!
Great build. But the cord is extremely dangerous 😮 i wouldn't even sleep in that camper unless the cord was unplugged, and i hope you two also do that for your safety. Apart from that, it's a great build 😊
Really don’t want to hear any negativity about this awesome.camper. Do what YOU want but let others do what they want!
If not negative it’s a thoughtful suggestion for safety. You seem like someone who can’t handle criticism
Great to see that you like the camper so much! But, sharing concerns is about safety, not negativity.
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You're an idiot. He's pointing out a safety concern, that's not "negativity".
@@suzanneroche1243 Don't be a complete tool. Running air-conditioning, lights, a burner, AND a tv off of that extension cord is more than a legitimate concern.
Love it all except the extension cord in the wall... There's a reason that it was cheaper. It's not rated to be inside of a wall with insulation. But still super dope build.
Yes. If you plug into shore current I would plug anything drawing high current (ac, heater, air fryer, etc) directly to the 110 outlet at your hookups with an appliance extension cord.
Amazing guys!! Congratulations!! Beautiful!!