Building A DIY Camper From Start To Finish | FULL BUILD

Oh man, I don't want to bash on this because it's a cool project but I have a lot of concerns here. The biggest and only one I'll bring up is that it was swaying during the test drive. Trailer sway is extremely dangerous and will cause a major accident that could be fatal. To correct Trailer sway, you need more weight in front of the axle than behind it. This build has all the weight in the kitchen area and almost no tongue weight.

Great project man, just 2 points I thought you need to attend to; 1. The water bottle will eventually pull those screws holding it as it's wood, 2. The door hinges being outside are a big security risk unless your door locks on all sides.

A tip for cutting pieces the same. Cut the first one with a saw, but then screw or clamp it to the next panel and use a router with a flush-trim bit. The cut one is now your template and the other will be exact when done.

Nice build. I am sure you will enjoy it. I work at a trailer dealership, so I see problems on trailers that others do not. First the bolt together frame kits are fine provided you do not overload them. You seem to be in good shape there. I would advise you to check all bolts that are accessible for proper torque and security. They often work loose after a few trips. Once the frame has some miles on it this will get better and less frequent. Also your choice to use a spacer on the trailer wheel in our experience has been problematic. We will never use them at the shop rather find a wheel with correct offset. They do effect balance and as in your case wheel studs are too short for full thread engagement of the lug nut itself. This is a recipe for lugs nuts that will loosen and cause damage the wheel, studs and possibly loss of the wheel while rolling down the road. I don't mean to be a downer as you should be proud of your build, but I wanted to share my concerns with you. Safe Travels.

A tip for trailer tires that saved my ass on multiple occasions: use the same wheels as you vehicle. It gives you so much more flexibility. If something happens to a vehicle tire you can use the trailer tire and com back for it with a proper repair…the spares on the trailer, etc.

That black exterior is a sun magnet.

Good morning & thank you for sharing this portion of your build ! You both are definitely gifted, Blessings in your future projects & keep smiling !

I started building TDs in 1994. We changed the design for increased strength. We put the base/floor on top of 2 2x3s and glued & screwed into them from the top. Then when we attached the walls we screwed into the 2x3s. This offset loses a little inside height, but strengthens the structure by 1000%, lol. Consider it next time. Thanks for the video and great job. Looks like you had fun and that is what it is all about.

Nice job. looks great. FYI: at around 25min add the new tyres. You added spacer behind wheel, when you tight up wheel nuts no threads came thru. Thats big no-no, min 3 treads thru nut...

This is a beautiful trailer. Thank you for taking the time to share your build. You have definitely inspired me, so definitely thank you for that. I would very much like to see some videos of your build in action. Just a simple review after using it with both pros and cons with things that worked and things that didn't. Also if there is anything you would change or do definitely if given the opportunity to build it again. I really think that would be extremely beneficial to anyone looking to follow in your footsteps. Again, thank you for allowing me to enjoy and learn from your build. Much appreciation and respect 🙏 🫡.

It's fun to watch different ways to build a micro camper! You have some nice tools to work with! Great job!

Dude, the bumps on the road will bust the few pieces of 2x4 holding this camper to the deck. I encourage you to apply some aluminum L-angle to the inside walls and floor to make sure you don't loose it just by hitting a couple of potholes. On an enclosed cargo trailer the vertical studs are made of metal and welded to the deck frame. A few 2X4's aren't gonna cut it.

Well done fam! Always in awe of your projects. Looking forward to what you’ll build next! 🙏🏼

I need this trailer! I could finally get out of this homeless shelter after a year and two months so I can get on the payroll here

Pretty nice work. For better towing, I would've installed the batteries, inverter and other electrical components on the tongue, if possible. Too much weight astern of the axle can be prone to bad oscillations.

You may be selling it but you sure built it with a lot of care. Mad props for your assistant... You guys are experts ! I envy your working relationship

I normally would not comment with so many criticisms but you are selling this camper to someone and as such, there is a responsibility to the potential buyer to be aware of some MAJOR issues with this project. While the end result looks nice for your B Roll footage, there were so many issues watching this video that the end result is more like an HGTV "renovation" than an actual, functional camper. - As others have commented, the all-black and effectively no insulation means that this thing will BAKE in even slightly warm weather - The electrical terminals should really have covers protecting the metal terminals from accidental touches since you are talking about enough current to injure someone - The roof trusses were attached with pocket holes and have no supporting structure along the side walls - The rear tailgate hinge is fully exposed and the entire door opening is without a gasket or ever rubber trimming (the bottom of the hatch is exposed plywood in multiple scenes) - All walls are a sandwich of 1/8" plywood, 1/2" rigid insulation, and 1/4" plywood with no vertical studs or structure. Vibrations and flexing from road use will tear this apart - The doors appeared to have no gaskets or weatherproofing and hinge screws are exposed on the exterior making it VERY easy to remove the door and break into the trailer - The subfloor was just painted plywood. This will have water damage in less than one season - Joints were filled with epoxy and sawdust filler (good technique) but then not reinforced with fiberglass taping - rigid joints on a trailer built this poorly will crack and split - Using 12" glass weave without overlapping and extending past/around the edge means that there is no continual structure or strength around corners - again leading to cracks - AC/Heat unit holes appeared to just be punched through the exterior without any gaskets, sealing, or other means of preventing rot and water egress - Conditioned interior space but no moisture barrier means condensation inside the walls or on the surfaces (which as pointed out are not very waterproof) - All finished surfaces are painted plywood that appeared to have major tear out from being cut with a table saw and jigsaw with incorrect blades for material Lastly, you focus a lot on the LiTime products and feature them heavily in this video as well as a link to their products in the description, but you never disclose in the video if you were compensated for or given the products or have a standing partnership with the company (I assume you do seeing as you have an affiliate link with a discount). Similar issue with the EcoFlow AC/Heater. This is an FCC violation and could get you in a bunch of trouble. Your channel has enough subscribers and videos at this point that you should be aware of the laws behind proper disclosure for advertisement and sponsorship programming.

Procrastinating! Man that should be the last word you could be saying about you. I am amazed how much work you been putting into it. What a great motivation to watch you guys work May God Bless you even more.

I love seeing you young people inspired by the little freedoms we have. Your desire for a structure and family is the American dream.

Congrats on the build! What an amazing journey! Thanks for letting us fill this mini dwelling with major sound 🥰 Soundbar Mini FTW