Finished Squaredrop (not Teardrop) Camper Pod!
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This video reveals our tiny camper/teardrop camper and reviews the features installed.
Doors and windows from Vintage Technologies:
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Smittybilt Tent Awning:
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Folding Memory Foam Mattress:
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The project took me about two months to complete. Future videos will highlight putting on and off trailer as well as a cost summary (higher than expected due to lumber pricing in spring 2021).
Camper build series:
• Squaredrop Camper Build
Off Grid Cabin build series:
• Off-Grid Cabin Build
Watch this video for a demonstration of unloading/loading the pod on the trailer, final cost and weight:
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What would you say it's an average you spend on this project. Including the trailer?
Sweet!
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Nice build. Really like what you did with the 1x4’s! Definitely a money saver!
Respect to whoever was behind the camera. Way above average standard.
Well now I KNOW my droid phone is listening to me. We watched a couple of DIY tear drop builds today and I remarked "I don't know why someone wouldn't just build a box on skids to slip into a 5x8 landscape trailer." I even looked up the Sure-Trac site and local dealer. Take a few hours for dinner, come back to the 'puter, and here you are! Nice idea and build!
Wow, that’s a heck of a story. Regardless of how you got here, thanks for joining us!
Nice camper, leaving your trailer to having a duel purpose. I’m into everything except the entrances of climbing over steel side railing. Being a little older I’d need to build an attachable side step to enter safely. Great job👍
Ron Steitz, I was thinking the same.
Being the fender is sticking out the side and the trailer is steel I would weld steps to make entry a lot easier.
ooo a flip down table on the sides would be super handy for cooking and stuff
Very nice trailer. Looks so relaxing. I also built a low cost square drop olive green trailer military style with Pinto hitch. Built the frame and all from scratch which was fun. The cabin is a 5x8, but 6.5 x8 if axles length is added in for stability. It's a self sufficient unit with solar, 1500 watt invertor, shore power, generator electrical, and propane. If needed, it also has a small wood fire vented mini stove. Built in Interior lights with outside spot light controlled from inside due to spending lots of time in bear country. Made the door with a window, totally insulated with styrofoam. All the sliding opening windows, A small galley in the rear. It's also fairly high with lots of clearance with military trailer tires. Also put in little luxuries such as phone charge outlets, stereo, and two ways. All cooking is done outside though. Had lots of good knowledgeable help. Love going to places and looking at other trailers. It's like an idea factory. Also love the rear door on yours. The two main differences between yours and mine is the slight foot length inward angle at the rear for ditches etc but sadly, I used frame lag bolts instead of the cable idea which I like. Really nice build you did. Thank you for showing your build to us.
I like this far better than most teardrops. More room means not feeling like you're sleeping in a coffin.
This is a neat package! I have considered doing something much like this. But a slightly different configuration. To gain additional interior room, I would bump out the sides a bit over the side top rails to extend the width to nearly the outside of the fenders. Then maybe add running boards to the sides of the trailer in front of and or behind the wheels for additional storage capacity of items which always seem to find themselves coming along and taking up space inside of the camper. Things like tools, shovels, axes, buckets, blocks, nicknacks or whatever.
The options are endless on a personal build like this. Sounds like yours will be a bit more in depth than mine. If you have a video series on it I’d love to follow along. Thanks for watching.
Clean simple and well executed. I like that you didnt' go nuts with features and overload it. Great trailer choice.
Great build. You do good work. My only additions would have been a max air vent and A/C unit. Thanks for sharing the build.
Black and orange complements each other and looks great.
Gives me some really good ideas! But I would definitely go with an air conditioner, and larger windows. Much larger!
very good and thank you!
you guys are the best. been looking for this kind of design. i think we are brothers from another mother. ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS. MY CONFIDENCE LEVEL IS COMPLETE
I like the simplicity and neat design. Building cabinets and adding a bunch of stuff just makes it harder to maintain and repair or upgrade. It's good. I like it.
Great build and well thought out design. I love that it is removable from the trailer, too.
This is too cool, congrats on the great build.
Thanks! We’re packing it up right now for the first camping trip coming soon.
@@LivingOurAmericanDream how cramped would it be for the kids to sleep short ways in the camper? I like the size of the 5x10, but want something that our family of 4 can use. How much bigger would a 6x10 feel on the road? We’d be pulling with a minivan.
I really like the idea of the camper pod’s removable from the trailer!
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing. I'll need to check out your back videos now.
I love this build, I have been watching DIY overland builds for about a year now, and the modularity of this one is fantastic, and would eliminate the need for two trailers, two sets of trailer licenses etc. Great job!!!
Thanks Charlie, the trailer situation was the plan all along. Seems to work good. If I were to donut again I would pay closer attention to weight. Doesn’t matter for my rig but I can definitely see advantages to being lighter.
When you go to replace the carpet, look at commercial carpet squares. They're a couple bucks per 24" square but they will outlast your camper... and you can just replace the bad squares if you wear something out or track dog shit in or something like that.
Thats a sweet build. I like the height. Much nicer than most builds I seen on CZcams.
Well done! Looks and probably functions better than a new teardrop. I’m Impressed! Nothing like custom!
If you go to Walmart you can get side certain things to close off a patio type sitting area
Nice job on your camper build, I'm glad to see people starting to make campers that can come off the trailer. That's the way it should always have been for all campers. I liked your awnings and those doors you purchased.
We love this thing. About to road trip it to Florida behind the Jeep Wrangler. Stay tuned for that video in a month or so. If I did it again, I’d focus a little more on weight, reducing where possible. Not bad though. Thanks for joining us!
turned out great, smart idea to make it removable for sure.
Thanks
I like how you can take it off and put it back on so you can still use the trailer
Putting it on a prebuilt trailer makes the entire setup a hair heavier than it needs to be but I sort of like things being bulletproof. Mines solid. Good luck.
Great idea... like the on.. off and still have a trailer for multi use... great work... Michigan here... i may have to build one myself... Happy cramping
drill some holes in the floor and you could use it as a ice shanty to fish out of in the winter!
Very nice build to the both of you. Been looking to build my own for a couple of years now but wanting a good design to follow and so far yours is tops!
Thanks Mark. Good luck with yours…..it’s a fun project for sure.
Love your shirt! I'm originally from Detroit. Grew up there then late 80s early 90s we moved north for obvious reasons and now I'm in the PNW but Michigan is still home.
This is really well thought out and the most functional ones I've seen. Great job!!
Nice video, your very talented man, your trailer looks great, works well for you!
Great build simple yet totally functional and looks very comfortable. A great platform for anyone to copy then modify to fit their personal needs.
Not gonna lie, I cribbed this design from another CZcamsr. It’s a great way to get ideas. Thanks.
Now that's smart, removable off trailer.
What a great Idea I like it. more room and multi purpose.
Awesome build . I been wanting to build one . Just a some tips get you about 3 2x6 in 3 different length with 45degs cut one each ends make leveling up easy . 2 gets some jack stands for front take weight off the tongue jack good and happy camping
Pretty slick. Simple too.
Very nice build and idea for making it removable!
Thanks
Sure appreciate the lead on Vintage Technologies. Been looking for a reasonably priced window for some time.
Man that is such a great build. Good to see another Michigander on CZcams.
Thanks Hiker J!
I'm glad you explained what you can do with the level. I was on the edge of my seat in suspense.
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I think these things are SO cool, and I'm going to build one. I don't know what I'm doing, but I have the space and some great ideas.
It was a blast to build and honestly I have been thinking about building another one. Good luck with yours and thanks for watching!
Awesome! Going watch the build.
Love this. I would have put an awning coming of the back too even if I had to get it made to fit so that I could zip or snap off and on in order to enclose the entire perimeter of the camper like some boats use to enclose the aft (back) end of the cockpit area
it looks great, I like the bed couch setup too and the headroom inside, plus 2 side doors
Great job, don't let anyone tell you different.
Great job!
I would recommend having the cable that secures the cabin sit right before the steel studs of the trailer, not after. This way, with the pressure of highway speeds, it will have one more point of contact stopping it from sliding. Because the way you have it in this video, it has a whole channel to potentially wiggle its way to the rear
This is exactly what I’m trying to do!!!!!!!
This is great. I want to build something like this but I want mine to be able to fit in back of my truck like a truck bed camper really cool
Nice job! Really like the idea of a removable unit. Very nice👍
Awesome makes me want to make one, weekend hotel prices have got crazy here in California
Very nice, I have many questions but I too want to go back and watch your process
Well, after watching the series if you still have questions just ask! Thanks, Matt.
Looks great. I've been working on one nearly identical with solar for power. I like the idea on securing to the trailer. I've been back and forth on the best way to do it myself and like what you've done.
I put quite a bit of thought into how I would attach to the trailer without doing permanent damage and without relying on the deck boards as they’re not really attached in a way to support a structure like this. The cables work great, are removable, and do absolutely not harm to the trailer. I’d recommend, but make sure you’re rigging up your cable hardware correctly or it won’t hold. Thanks!
Thanks for showing us the inside
Awesome. Really wish you recorded the actual build step by step though
I'm about to start on one for my 6x8 trailer. I like your ideas a lot.
I'd love to build something similar but be able to put my 4wheeler inside it while I'm either not camping in it or for transport to off-road parks
I’d go with an enclosed trailer build. Get one with a ramp on the back. Build the interior such that everything folds up or is removable for the alternate use.
I did it super cool Give me some great ideas
Very cool trailer and multi function is sweet, nicely crafted brotha 👊😁🤙
Thanks
Very good ideas sir.
I’d go with a pick up topper that’s how I built mine all around windows 2 foot tall side walls plywood slap a topper on the top ,I like the idea of a slide in camper you have ,put my side walls on top of the trailer rails
I would put a ramp door in the back as a door to get inside . bed upfront with a storage ben above the bed. Turn it around. A lot easier to get inside
nice build
Before i even watched this video i had the same idea to get a trailer and put on a camperpod on top. Therefor i don't alter the trailer and it stays same for the technical control we have here in Belgium. Thanks for the awesome video. Happy camping
First, I love your sarcasm and commitment to team relationships and love for your family!!! Next, I am embarking on my own working from the field adventure... Q: Curious why you didn't use SYTRO, or an MDF with aluminum outside and Formica interior or Applewood... No painting and weather/kid proof??? Lastly, trying to decide on the right combo of solar and generator power for my version of your camper. Any advice would be great... BIG LOVE!!!
Hi Sam, thanks for joining us in the channel. Regarding material, I had watched a video on CZcams and the fella used plywood and raptor liner and it seemed to go together nice. I had never used bed liner before so it was sort of a test. If I did it again, I’d do a few more calculations on weight as I think I could knock off a few hundred pounds along the way. On power, I only use one battery pack and don’t yet have any solar so I’m probably not the one to advise on that front. Good luck and have fun with it!
This man has dialect in check. I'm from Michigan. Plenty of family in Dearborn area. I forget when I visit, no one thinks about stopping or slowing down for anything or anyone. Child sacrifice on Telegraph lane 3, everyone takes 1 and 2.
Very Creative, Very Clever,
and looks Very Comfy Too!
Awesome job to the both of you! I also think it’s pretty damn cool, that you decided to take it apon yourselves to actually take on constructing something like this , that not too many people out there are doing …So!..
“KEEP ON!
KEEPIN ON”!
I like it. Beats the he'll out of a tent!
You did a good job, only change I would make is to move the fridge, over to the left a tad for full access, that would also give more storage space on the right of it. Pretty color too!!
Thanks!
Reminds me of one I designed years ago but never built. I had mine sized to fit a full queen mattress and box springs without quite as much headroom. The tri-fold mattress you can use as a couch is a better idea. Also, unlike yours, however, it never occurred to me to make the sleep pod removable, although in hindsight, it makes a lot of sense!
So far it’s pretty handy. I’m considering doing another one just to try and make even better use of space and make it even lighter, perhaps for a 5x8 trailer. Thanks for watching.
Nice size trailer and very practical ..building the teardrop is time intensive with the curved components . I would be happy with a totally square design and have a seperate section attached to front on the A frame which is tapered and shaped for better wind resistance and giving room for batteries, and storage for other components loike camp toilet and even a water tank . But definitely an awesome design !!!!
Really nice job, bro. Love the orange paint too. Looks pro!
This is so cool, great job. I know you could sell these. Maybe one that slides in the truck bed also. Thank you.
Your video came up as a CZcams recommendation. Looks like you did a good job. Pretty good idea about making it removable.
Video coming soon on loading and unloading.
That’s awesome and what I want something sample for myself 😁👍
Nice design. Simple but very efficient.
Wow, what a beautiful end result. Not that anyone cares, but I had a dream last night about a home built tiny camper. We are in our sunset years so I recently sold my Casita. I didn't realize they were so popular. Regardless, We will still enjoy the memories and dreams.
That’s a funny story on the dream. Thanks for sharing. On the one you sold, was that a tiny camper too? Guess I’ll have to look it up… thanks!
@@LivingOurAmericanDream It was a Casita. 17 ft. Fiberglass shell. Made in Texas.
I think it might be useful if you had a system where you could attach sidewalls and flooring to the awning to create a side room. Of course you would need a different awning. Now for that entry door....??? What if you cut the side portion of that black trailer just about two feet to allow for a taller door? You have two supports that would have to be moved and welded in slightly different areas but might be worth it. I would paint the unit white to reflect the sun's energy place solar panels on the roof creating a second roof to create shade. Fiberglass and epoxy to protect that wood would be on my list just like a boat. I'd use the West System.
Sounds awesome, you should build one. Send me the link to the build series, I’ll watch them all. Thanks.
Nice camper
You did a great job , Thanks
Outstanding job!
Yooper here. Nice build. Simple design (Not criticism) makes it easy to use. I hope you get max usage out of it.
Been thinking of doing something similar. This is very inspirational thanks!
Really like a lot of your ideas. Love the orange color. Like the back storage that’s not a kitchen, never liked the rear kitchens. Great job thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the videos..! I am thinking of doing something very similar with my 5x8 utility trailer...(also a sure track). I too will make videos of the build. Yours looks great... and I hope that it serves you well..!! Cheers!!
Camper terbaik yang pernah saya lihat.
Good job, good thinking!!
As I've watched these builds I've seen quite a few people show the raptor liner split and crack due to the plywood slightly expanding and contracting. Hope yours lasts a while. Appling fiberglass layers to the plywood first is the key to preventing it.
I was in contact with a guy who did his like this and his worked for two years so here’s hoping!!
Nicely done video and nice build.
Nice Rig!! Even with higher lumber prices you must have saved a bundle! Campers are on the list of hard to get and expensive to buy ~ Covid
I’ll be building another squaredrop like this one, with the goal of making it lighter, and a bit smaller. Was really fun to build and holds up well. Thanks for watching.
Nice job! I also considered doing a removable pod, but scored a great deal on a frame. Building a traditional style teardrop. Keep us updated on how the raptor liner holds up. I saw another brand used on an expedition homebuilt, and the wood expansion/contraction caused TONS of little splits in the liner. It just didn't have any elasticity. I love the option for some future builds I have in mind, but obviously it needs to hold up!
I primed the wood with two heavy coats of exterior house primer before the raptor. My plan if it doesn’t hold is to aluminum sheet the exterior before it deteriorates. It’s sort of a test for me since I’ve never used raptor before. Thanks.
Nice and simple good job , spend your money on enjoying it.
Very smart build.
Well thought out
Very slick, well done guys.
Your rock!!! This is the best concept I have seen. I will look more into this. I would like to build one myself, sky is the limit for customization.
This is brilliant. I wonder if another build could be a cargo box for tools. Swap out. I wonder if the exact bolting location thing cold be solved with some kind of registration cleats that forces it to slide into the same spot ever time.
Tracks and 5 or 6 trolley wheels per side…
I’m designing something like that right now.
Thanks for sharing and nice build!