I’m a 64 year old arthritic, mobility impaired, woman. I am not now nor have I ever been builder or repairer of anything bigger than a trinket box. I loved this video. No fancy technical jargon, no fast forward through what you were doing. And you explained everything you did and why. This was an excellent teaching video.

This has to be one of the cleanest most thorough camper builds I've ever seen. Awesome job to you, sir!

This is truly one of the best DIY videos that I've ever seen on UKposts. You don't have an extravagant workshop loaded with $500k worth of expensive tools. You don't have 15 people helping you with the build. The process is shown in real time from a good angle, where viewers can get a good look at what you're doing. Absolutely perfect and the camper came out great!

With my experience in the Rv industry, I can honestly say this will probably outlast anything out there now. Well done!

I'm 44, have a spine injury so I try to guide my son who is autistic through building things I am not an expert in. Your calming way of explaining makes it easier to learn. We are slowly converting a mini bus so this was very helpful.

A good tip for using the butyl putty tape, is to put the roll in the freezer overnight. The tape will still be flexible and the paper will roll off easily in one piece when you apply it.

I have never built anything, I live watching videos of people who can do all these things on their own. Its amazing to watch...

I worked for a mobile home company back in the late 60s. (Fleetwood) Some of the large trailers uses 2x2 lumber for the side walls and 2x4 lumber in the front wall. The roof was 2x6 tapered to the edges to allow a bit of roof pitch. The trick to keeping the walls in place was a cap strip all the way around the trailer and some of the larger units used steel strapping to reinforce around windows. I think you did a great job, especially using glue and screws. The big trailers were all just nailed together by hand.

Two things I like about this build, is you didn't over do the windows. Second you took the time to make nice exact, straight cuts.

When the great philosopher, Dwayne Carter Jr. said "Real G's move in silence, like Lasagna"...he was indeed referring to this gentleman. Nicely crafted video my G.

I'm a 60 year old woman and Must Admit, I watched your Entire videos on this project. I didn't slip forward or miss Anything even though I do t understand alot of how you do things. I found it So fascinating and satisfito watch! I want a camper So bad and this Custom made Camper is So Beautiful! ❤❤❤❤❤ You're such a Handy man! Impressive 🎉😊

I’m not usually impressed by these do it yourself projects but this is a amazing job. Well done.

I loved watching this from start to finish. The way you narrated was soothing and understandable for those of us who know nothing about building. What a beautiful and well-done build! Thank you for sharing.👌🏽

That’s the only camper build I’ve ever watched all the way through. Fantastic job! I’d take that camping any day. Take care.

If they built campers like this, no one could afford them. Great job.

Usally most people fast forward it but not you sir i loved your video😊 i liked how you went so slowly and you started from absolutely nothing and it turned out amazing you were patient with it and i absolutely loved it thanks for the video Everyone who thinks he did fantastic 👇

Wow! I didn't think I was going to watch the whole video. But, my eyes were glued the whole time. I honestly love it. You did a great job man!

Certainly looked like a lot of work but much better held together than a commercially built RV! Well done!

I would call this a smart build because you thought things thru so you didn't waste your time. Looks like you are very knowledgeable and a perfectionist. Nice job!

I am living outside in New York City. I am in college rite now and I have a job. I'm a 44 yr old dad I'm doing the best I can. If you've ever been Then you know the winter in NYC is brutal so imagine living outdoors in those conditions. And cops are all to happy to wake a house less person up in the middle of they're sleep too harass them. This I believe will help me stay alive out here. I love my country America is the greatest we help out the whole world. But many veterans , essential workers ,single parents , widowers and divorcees are living in the street or wilderness and just barely able to keep ourselves from not dying. I will complete school and one day see my kids. All these videos inspire this City boy. God bless you all may the lord protect us 🙏

Beautiful job man, I have been a carpenter for almost 30yrs and I enjoyed every bit of watching you build this...and now I'm currently online looking for an old pop-up or trailer to use for the same thing!😂 You did an amazing job and that will probably outlast most campers built today!! It looks beautiful and I'm sure y'all enjoy it to the fullest!!

Thank you for not making this a “4 part series”. I love seeing something come completely together in a single video. And mostly with basic hand tools! (The miter saw being the only extravagance)

This is literally the best hard side conversion on the Internet! ThANK YOU!!!!!

Excellent video. You made me miss my husband, he passed but he use to build just like this. Great job sir. Enjoy camping

Make sure…when you aren’t using this- keep mouse traps installed! 😮 Excellent job - what a talented young man, very nice to see! thank you for sharing this with us 😊

I would have put a good coat of paint on all the exposed wood before the siding. There is always exposure you don't expect. Great project! Well documented and the narration is excellent.

I’ve always enjoyed watching folks like you build things. This build was very impressive, and it’s one more video that adds to my knowledge of woodworking. Thanks

I really enjoyed watching you do this. I am no builder but you definitely made we want to attempt a project like this. Excellent job! Great video!

What a great build and something to be proud of. Thanks for showing it to us.

Charlie is such a happy pup! 🥰 He likes to let you know when it's time for a play break.

Great build! I'm 73 and did a much smaller 4x6 cargo conversion. metal studs made wiring a problem. All my connections were soldered and covered with heat shrink and tape. Came out with AC, 24" TV, AM/FM/CD/DVD, Solar, Inverter, roof rack and awning

I really believe anyone would be happy with your creation. You're very skilled. That was a lot of precise work. Oh and that cherry counter is beautiful. Excellent.

I can assure you, your trailer is built 100% better than my class C motorhome! This is an amazing build.

Very Beautiful Build. MUCH better built than a commercial mass produced one. I know you will enjoy it. We enjoyed watching your construction 💛

on that window foam just make it even with trim and then get a nice UV polyurathane clear sealant go over the seam with that because it will give you more uv protection to keep the foam from breaking down over time. Nice build, honestly way better than what Im planning

I was very impressed with how you built this and let us know what you were doing as you went. Thank you.

What a dynamite little build! Simply incredibly well built, I'm impressed, not only with the craftmanship of the project but with the narrative style of the video as well. Looking forward to seeing what you do next!

I would double check the load capacity on the springs/suspension. Just to make sure you're not putting way more on them than they were designed for. It may not seem like much weight, but it adds up quickly. Especially when you start loading gear, etc in it. * Since it was an older trailer to start with, those springs, bushings, etc may not have been in all that great of shape and they might possibly be Chinese springs. We see a lot of boat trailer springs break because they came from overseas and it's usually a horrific crash in the road. Which obviously you would never want to risk. Fortunately new springs and hardware aren't terribly expensive. But definitely a cool project you've done there.

I see that your Project Manager (Dog) did a very thorough job managing this project!

This video was incredibly helpful! I have a camper that needs a new shell due to water damage. This is exactly the tutorial that I need to get me through the project!

I've watched alot of homemade camper videos, and I feel you nailed it. You didn't over build where you didn't need it and you did when necessary. The Luan was more than necessary for the walls where I've seen others use 1/2". Keep up the good work brother!!

What a massive improvement over the old pop up camper! I think this 2.0 version will outlast most newer campers! Nice work!

This is an incredible video. Great audio, videography, explanations, craftsmanship. Well done sir. I’m highly impressed.

Nope! I’m 76 and watched with such awe!!

Your daughter is gaining useful knowledge she will never forget especially since she is learning it from a pro her father. I love 💕 it when the kids are involved!! My dad did it for me I ended up building homes. Great build, great video.

Looks like a great camper. Let us know what it weighs when you are done.

It looks like a cozy cabin! And like it could be a Manufactured travel trailer! 👏👍

Thank you for the wonderful explanation, the photography, and the effort put into this video.. but I am surprised by those who watch and do not put a like. It has a million and a half views and only 34 thousand likes. What..? Support this content, it really deserves support

What a great build, your carpentry skills are crazy good. Looking forward to seeing more progress on this rig. This is Alan, GREETINGS from Riverside in Southern California. God Bless you and your family.

Excellent. I got some good ideas from watching how you built this. Your camera woman did a great job also, capturing clips of every step of the way. The editing and your voice over was perfect. Thank you.

Great job. No doubt a better quality build than you would buy.

I’m surprised you didn’t waterproof the underside of the floor before you put it down. Floors rotting out is a huge issue with campers. Other than that, one of the best builds I’ve seen.

Another great, beautiful build! Impressive work, well thought-out, now you just need to do some traveling videos with the trailer.

Wow ... that answered several questions I've had about a project like this one. I see a few of these mouse-ruined pop ups around, some just for the price of "hauling it away". Now I see why (besides any still working appliances) about all that's useable is the running gear/frame. Very useful info, Ryan! Thank you for taking the time to share this project :) Later, sir ... God Bless P.S. I see your pup is as helpful in a building project as mine is! (lol)

Awesome video, my wife and I could really enjoy a camper like this. ☕️😌👍💯

Wow! I enjoy watching him build his camper, and he's awesome! I would love for him to help me build one for me if I had a pop up camper. Love it! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

You came up on my feed today. Probably because I watch a lot of tiny home and cabin builds. I binge watched all of your videos today. I’m really impressed with your work and listening to you explain the process of your builds. Keep up the great work and I look forward to your future videos!

I really enjoyed your video because I build timber frame homes, and maybe because of UK fuel costs I'm more frugal but I would say it's all about making it light to tow and that front wall really doesn't need 2×4's, it's structural integrity is already there 😊

I'm a fairly good Carpenter and you've now given me the confidence to try to do this on my own when I have enough free capital to spend but also I'm also thinking about getting an RV so now that I need see how it's built I'm pretty sure I could fix any problem I come across now I really appreciate this video it really helped

Pretty impressive sir. This build is a sad testament to the absolute horrendous quality you see in the US RV Industry. I say that with the added note that this camper is probably the best built camper IN the US. If only RV Manufacturers took such care in their quality. Looking forward to seeing your other builds and what the weight is.

Love the video. I’m in the middle of a utility trailer conversion, and I took some good notes from this to help. One word of caution for those of us in colder climates; if you use a floating floor covering that doesn’t need to be glued down, it can crack under your footsteps in severe cold.

Guys who can do this type of work are so skilled and intelligent! Awesome build!

That was a great trailer build from a pop up trailer. I would try to build something like that myself. Carl Thomas

You need to build more projects I don’t even want to build a camper but watching you explain and go into simple details I feel like I could build anything with no experience. Im now searching for old pop up campers.

If I was you I would be as proud as Punch with what I’d achieved. And you did that while filming everything! Awesome! Australia. 👍

I love the build - simple yet eloquent. You don't see those things intersect too often. You never mentioned costs to anything, I can imagine already that this wasn't too crazy but I would be curious to know about the cost and location of the supplier for the doors and windows. I might not be able to do a 'tiny house' or 'cabin build' BUT...grabbing a run down pop-up and giving it a face lift would definitely fit the budget and my constraints of not having much land to store it and/or to build on. Thanks for inspiring the creative side of my brain!

Man your my hero I didn't see you use not one tool I don't own....I've been thinking about doing that very thing to an old camper frame I have . You did a fantastic job

This guy is living the life dude he has free time to work on his projects, has a beautiful wife to die for, is calm and peaceful, also is a master manifester! fuck yeah brother

I've gotta hand it to you, you did an expert job in my opinion. I have seen others that people have build and yours is very detailed. This will last a very long time and you have saved thousands of dollars compared to production models and looks just as good. Peace ✌

An interesting take on a rebuild from scratch and a well-made video of the production process. Depending on where you're going, you may want to spray light foam insulation on the underside (within the frame) to keep rock/gravel strikes and similar to a minimum. Which should also help keep the floor warmer during the shoulder seasons, keep out some noise, and with longevity of the plywood. You will absolutely need a fan for fresh air exchange the moment it rains. Otherwise, the place will start to smell like sweaty socks and your beautiful woodwork will swell up from the humidity. As an idea, if you're not near your weight limit, consider an awning on the door side. Since you don't have indoor plumbing, it might give you a nice dry outside area for a kitchen. Make sure you can store all your food indoors to avoid attracting critters! Good luck and have fun camping with your build!

I know almost nothing about woodwork. You're very clever and it is such an inventive, visually appealing and made to last camper. I am super impressed.

Beautiful video, please excuse negativity and continue with your awesome skills in everything you do.

Oh wow! This is such a fantastic camper. You did a wonderful job on it. I really enjoyed this video and the way you narrated and explained each thing you did and why. I loved it!

Did this very well!! I think it looks great and im sure you will jazz it up more as time goes by! But indeed it is ready to go for a basic camping trip. Eventually you will be glamping in style in this bad boy!! I forsee a dometic cooler style frodge unit, a small basin sink w a small water pump and gravity flow drain line to a gray jug, etc. Enjoy your camping times w your doggo!!

Great stuff, thanks for posting.

I've watched this video 5 times now. I am going to be homeless soon by choice with my wife and child. I showed her this video and I gave her an idea of how comfortable it can be. We are in a bad housing situation and need out till we find a new home to live in. It won't take long but having something to stay in is a main priority. We will have a home again within a month 🙌 but just saying thanks for the details. I'm a general contractor and wood worker so it's all basic stuff to me. But to see how everything was built helped me a lot in the design on mine. I got a free pop up with title from a old guy down the way that was wasted but axles were recently replaced. So I got an idea with a few personal tweaks I'll build my own. I do have a truck camper setup as well.

I found your channel quite by accident. I’m so pleased I did! This was so much fun to watch, and all your creative ideas are inspiring. My oldest son, who is 22, is making changes to a partial pop out and hard top camper of his own. I sent this video to him to hopefully provide some insight. Thank you for making this video!

From someone (me) who worked in RV's a long time, you did an Awesome Job without having prior experience in that field. Couple of minor things that you could have done different, but no complaints here! Great Job!

Dude! I LIKE the way you work. Very methodical...

My husband and I did something similar like this in 1995 I bought an old pop up camper for 150 buck.. my husband and I stripped it down and then built a camper with a door folded down from the back and took the Harley out to Sturgis for the motorcycle rally. Murphy bed and everything fit perfect😊

One of the Most Simple Efficient No-Frills Basic LAYOUT 😂 I have seen seen. ❤ 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

That was an ambitious project to take on ! But a very cool one to watch ! Maybe a roof mounted solar panel and fridge would work out good as far as room and off grid camping ? Came out great Ryan ! Take care

Well done man. Great job!

Looks great 👍

That came out really sharp. At first I thought it was too small. But you fit a lot inside and kept a clear flow to get to all areas. I really like the floating camper stove setup. There is room on the front and back so if you decide to add a bike rack, or strap down extra gear. It can be done easily. Can't wait for it to rain. You could always take a water hose to it just to test out the windows.

Wow! Just wow! Ran across this by accident and so glad I did. I’d never do this, but so enjoy watching genius at work!! Thank you!!

My wife and I did alot of traveling by car and plane before she got sick and couldn't do it anymore because of her heart condition. She passed away in 2018. My situation has changed I have mobile home that the space rent keep going up I have been thinking of getting read of my mobile home and buying a class b van and traveling. I still have alot of questions about gas or diesel I ran into gas station I have a 76 and now have chevron and exxon which I didn't have before only a 76 credit card. Traveling from California to Texas ran into problem in New Mexico. Because of my weight it's hard to fly need 2 seats. So no more flying for me. Watching you gave me a positive outlook I can do it.

Hard core build! I didn't know there was vinyl that didn't need be glued! Interesting!

Considering you started without a design plan I think you did a magnificent job.

Great video! You answered my question about what weight the axels could bear at 13:00 in (2200 lbs.) -- thank you for including this important information!

Amazing!!!!

3M Window Weld Ribbon Sealor is what you where looking for around the windows. Great build, enjoyed getting to watch it come together!

Wow, nice job and a pleasant video to watch, well done! I'd say your trailer build it twice as strong as an old travel trailer of that vintage. I am not sure what roof glue you used but one thing that can cause bubbles in the rubber roof is too much glue, this is the case if the bubbles popped up after it looked like it was already down tight.

Fun to watch that build! I appreciate you made it feel like a camper and not a tiny home on a trailer.

Phenomenal project. As much video production work here as the camper itself!

Loved that your dog supervised!! 🤠

I was really impressed with the cherry wood stove-top and cabinets. I like that you also used 2x2s and lightened the load. That trailer should be real comfortable on any trip. Happy Camping ! 💕

Much much higher quality built than any Camper or motorhome I've ever had. Good job

I know you said its a DIY job, but it takes a lot of skill to do it. this kind of work is for the very few. I love it and I am inspired by you to build something similar.

Great video!