Every teardrop camper build: “We waterproofed everything but the base, because water never hits a vehicle from the bottom.”

Cool build but I would definitely water proof the bottom as well if you plan on driving in the rain 🌧️

What if he built a camper with a pond in it.

While everyone is complaining about the lack of waterproofing on the bottom; my concern is the trailer itself. Habor Freight trailers of that size are NOT rated / approved for highway speeds. Everything from the bearings to the frame itself should have been reinforced or replaced with better parts if this was going to be anything than a one time trip camper. Wouldnt be surprised if its already broken down and disposed of.

Check the speed rating of the tires, (should be printed on the side of the tire). Many small tires are not rated for highway speeds. A tire rated as "D" is only safe up to 40 mph as an example.

I like the simplistic nature of this teardrop coffin build.

this was probably one of the best minimalist/functional camper builds ive ever seen.

This is a really awesome concept. I think I am going to make one of these. 0) They make similar trailers out of aluminum. and they make structural foam with aluminum sides. 1) If you keep the fold up kitchen box on the side, you should at least have it taper in the front, rather than be at a 90 degree angle to the wind -- this is for the sake of aerodynamics. It would not be hard to add that on to the box you already built. 2) If it were me, I would paint the entire underside including the steel with truck bed liner paint -- to protect it not only from water and gravel but also from salt in winter. 3) Your entire camper would fit under a 10 x 10 pop up canopy tent, or even a 12 x 12. If the length of the trailer was oriented from corner to corner of the pop up you would be protected from rain while getting in or out, and also while cooking. You could also mount a windbreak. In travel mode the canopy would easily fold up and fit in the camper or car. 4) If you want to have solar panels, the 10 x 10 canopy cover could be made out of clear green-house plastic in stead of canvas. 5) In the kitchen area I would make a counter top table with fold up legs that is only 16" wide and six feet long. I would place it perpendicular, to make an L shaped kitchen. You can never have too much counter top. 6) What about an ice chest? I would carry it in the car, and have a little fold up stand to get it high enough off the ground. 7) Where you put your TV, I would put in a very small charcoal burning heater to stay cozy -- but that is just me. 8) A rechargeable small fan placed near the open window the way you made it, might be enough ventilation, but I would mount a star gazing skylight and also a fan in the ceiling. Nothing wrong with redundancy.

Nice. That rug really tied the camper together.

About a decade ago I built myself a tiny one person caravan. The first few times I used it I woke up with a bad headache. I determined that there was not enough airflow and a buildup of CO2. A small 12V fan from an old computer power supply solved that problem. It also got rid of the condensation on the inside of the roof.

That's pretty cool. I think the fold down kitchen on the back might be better aerodynamics. And maybe an awning above the kitchen.

What a really cool idea and build. I love the simplicity of this camper.

Great job on the build looks like you thought of everything the only thing I would have done different is you're putting the base together I would use treated wood just because there's going to be a lot of moisture between that metal and the base of the camper so treated wood for the base would really help with all that moisture

That’s Awesome it feels so satisfying to see another one of these more luxurious mini campers after the first one you guys built for your bike didn’t work this is super Dope.

Awesome camper! One thing that can be improved is aerodynamics. I recommend putting the kitchen on the back of the camper, as how it is mounted on the side is a big brick, and it will likely hurt the aerodynamics a lot. By mounting it on the back it might help a lot with the MPG of the car towing it.

One small issue I see is that the doorway has no weather buffer area so if you've gotta climb in during a downpour, you're getting your bed and sheets wet. Not a major issue if you've dealt with worse, but certainly not ideal. I'm quite familiar with sleeping under wet blankets and it's NOT a fun way to wake up, particularly if you don't have a hot shower to get your body temp back up quickly.

Amazing job, look into a solar panel and you 1000000% need some blinds and curtains for the window and door for when you go to sleep.

Epic! Watch out for expansion on the wood under the bedliner. It will cause cracking. I know because I did the same thing and even had epoxy! Just inspect once in awhile and you should be good!

Looks awesome ! One thing you could do to prevent a leak down the road is caulk and trim the roof to walk seam with something from a camper supply store . With the flexing it will have to endure on the road that seam will start to leak .

Good build. A few notes: window should have been on opposite side for cross-ventilation... cook top outlet should have been inside the folding sink so it's not visible when sink is up. folding sink should have a beveled front to minimize wind resistance. Or better yet, part of the tail end like all mini tear drop trailers. tail lights should have been surface mounted to the back unless DOT regs said otherwise.

you feel sooooooooo good and proud once you see it working,and thats the bonus of hard hand work❤

Should of installed some flexible solar on the roof and put a spot for a Jackery (or other powerbank), overall very impressive, came out really good!

Awesome build, you guys are very talented and keep things simple but great, i love this channel, always interesting and inspiring to see what your next project is, I am glad i found this channel a long waze back.

I feel like the only problem with this is that someone could just pick up your camper and walk away with it

Bravo, Chay! It’s always a treat to see what you and your brother cook up. You give me a lot of inspiration for future projects with my son! Keep up the great work. You two are a great example of how family CAN (and should) work together. And as always, a big hat tip to your Dad. He raised the two of you right, and it shows.

Cool build! But why would you restrict access to the ports of your tv? And, do your feet actually fit underneath the shelf? Oh and last thing, shouldn't you have sealed the outside floor panel as well since rain will get up there while driving?

You should have made it where the camper is bolted to the trailer with 6 bolts where the threads are on the bottom, under the metal frame and the nuts can be removed. That would allow you to remove the camper and use the trailer for hauling things considering the camper won't be used for 99% of your life.

I love how simple yet effective the build was. Good video!

A side or roof vent would be perfect for airflow when the humidity creeps up. Great video though! Im sure its a great step 1 for all of us that want to make something similar one day.

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video 👍👍👍

Been looking for a simple straight forward build to use as instructions to build mine. Thanks for the awesome video 🌊🦆🤙💯💜👍

You guys did an awesome job! very proud of you that you can create such craftsmanship. Good luck in everything you do.

The one thing you should really consider is to waterproof the bottom, the rot will start there and everywhere you screwed into the side for power or signal lighting needs caulking to prevent water penetration. I used to build tiny homes and a lot of people miss these things or don't consider it but those areas will be the first to go when it starts to rot.

Some solar panels on the roof would be really sweet as well

Awesome job guys, cool build! I do question the durability and longevity of that build and said components but it should be fun for a good few times! Awesome

Nice. Mostly great, just a couple nitpicks. The standard in North America is to have the door on the curb side of the trailer. If you're parked on a busy street, it will be harder to safely access the interior of the trailer. Consider making the outside kitchen smaller and portable so it can be taken off and stashed inside the trailer or tow vehicle. If you used 120v wiring, I hope you left your junction boxes accessible. There's a few more, but I'll leave it at that. It is a noticable improvement from your $1000 trailer video. I look forward to seeing what you do next.

bro this fr is cozier then my bedroom...luv ya mate!!!! made my night :")

Good morning Chay! Great to see ya!

Cool build. Here is a tip for skinning a curved surface in plywood. The long axis is its axis of strength, it bends waaaaaaay easire the other way. I know this from skinning a 12' tall 8' diameter round entrance tower on my parent's house, I bent 2 layers of 3/8 plywood on the entire exterior, the first sheet I bent like you did, it was almost impossible. After that, I discovered if bends easily the other way. The more you know as they say. Excellent video, thanks for sharing.

Few things, it's a great little camper, but the weight doesn't have that much to do with fuel use (except on inclines and when accelerating.) Aerodynamics and drag will affect fuel consumption way more. Having the galley on the side is a ton of added drag. If you can mold some aero into each end, that would help. On the galley, I love that the sink connects to a hose. That's fantastic. Did you water seal the underside? (In one shot, it looked unsealed.) If you drive in the rain without the underside being sealed, water will rot the trailer from underneath in time. Looks like a fun little camper, though! Very comfy.

This is such a cool video, you should take it camping and make a camping video with you using it to survive the weeknd.

what a cool build, well done on the hard work !

I picked up a dual jet ski trailer and have made interchangeable beds: 2 kayaks, foldable clamshell rowboat/enclosed trailer, dump trailer/flat bed and I pull it with my Prius.

I love that. One thing I recommend is to get a portable power station so you can power the trailer from the inside. My personal recommendation would be the EcoFlow River 2. I have one myself, and it fits nicely on my nightstand.

That is the best thing I have seen on UKposts for a very long time and I am in awe of what you have accomplished! Thanks for posting this brilliant video, saved and subscribed 👍🏼😎

Chay, I’ve been with you for a long time I think the first video I remember watching was you surviving 24 hours in the sewer, It was a great video. I loved how your brother Pranked you to get out because there was a firetruck coming and ever since you started this convert everything to something cooler and especially painted blue. Probably one of my favorite UKpostsr. Thank you keep up the good work.😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

Nice little camper! I love your kitchen setup as well, such a great idea!

Lovin' the camper.. top job. diminished only slightly by the caved-in front end of that thing towing it.

Can I rent to own? Lol. I'd love something like that. That looks incredible.

Chay, I hope you do more challenge videos in the future like surviving off DoorDash or being homeless for a week. Those are the most entertaining videos you have done in my opinion.

I like the way you guys fitted the plywood and made it bend by putting groves in it. Awesome job.

I think it's going to need more vents. I can see condensation becoming a problem. I love the basic idea!

If you want more followers you gotta start making videos more consistently, not every month.

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This video came at the best time in my life. I was getting so discouraged looking at prices for campers and never thought i could build one! Not only can it be done but also its way cheaper and perfect for all 5’8 of me 😅

Looks great..... I'm looking to build a two person camper.... nice design.

Under ten minutes people 👇

Fantastic build - thank you for using our Spyder Tarantula hole saws!!

At 05:00 it dawned on me.I have seen this technique before.... It's how you build old school R/C airplanes....or small boats or canoes.....even small homebuilt experimental aircraft... You could use foam sheets and glass the outer shell like how they build funny car bodies tò fit over rail car dragsters..strong but light.. Anyway ..great video..... Keep it rolling... 😊

for anyone with kids: my dad and i used that foaming glue for my 5th grade volcano project (it was light and huge and easy!) many many years ago and it was still the coolest

Great video. Enjoyed watching 👀 you build the camper. 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

What a fun and creative project!!! Looks fantastic!!❤

Looks both cozy and comfy. When you really think about it, all you really need is a place to sleep, watch a little TV, or videos, and make some food... Looks like it covers all those needs to me... Thumbs Up!

Amazing workmanship.. brilliant

Yoo, new Preident Chay video! Love the mini camper builds. Keep going man 💙

fold-down kitchen is what i was thinking. instead of plywood interior, have you considered shower panels? there's a premium sheet that's about 1/8" thick, and a thinner sheet that's closer to 1/16" thick. rooftop solar? batteries in the floor? foam insulation on the walls? but yes, as others have said, bedliner the underside too. and yes, there's WHITE bedliner, probably other colors too.

This is so awsome yet so small but fully usable imagine this times 2 bigger... awsome work

Brilliant camper mate I built one too tow it behind my quad bike here in Tasmania what a fun thing they are happy camping mate cheers

That was my favourite build so far, that you guys have made, I would totally buy it if you were selling.

I lived in a van for several years. Pull the back seats out, put in a cot. It was great and easy, took 30 minutes to convert.

Nice job. You are a true craftsman. For a camper, it's a little tight for anyone 5' 9" or taller. Also, if you have a date, it will definitely be up close and personal 😅 It has no AC, so a total non-starter for Florida.

Yall always build the cleanest items! Absolutely incredible every time!

Very cool stuff. I enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing!

That was definitely an awesome project. I would definitely use that thing!

Did a great job here on this camper! now use those wired skills you just displayed and fix that unsightly left front fender damage!

Turned out really neat! I would have liked to add an additional window on the other side of the bed (make it small enough to fit next to the outdoor kitchen), so I could have cross breeze ventilation. Also an addition of a skylight to make the sleeping area feel larger and airy.

All in all it gives good inspiration good job guys 👍🏼

This is exactly what I wanna build thank you!!!

Great idea. I built myself a one man camper a few years back, took it everywhere, Including Europe. Sold it on and as far as I know the lad that bought is still using it .

Yooo new President Chay video! Love the mini camper builds. Keep going man 💙

I want to build it so badly! It looks great! this sounds insane, but if i had that thing it would probably sit in my room, and id use it daily

Wow! So beautiful. I am always so focused on the design to look beautiful and it doesn’t turn how I like it but it’s really good! Yours, is just a master piece!😮 I will subscribe😀

I absolutely love this! 2 things I would add: 1. Solar panels & battery in the event there is no power, this is a personal touch I would add. 2. You can get a computer slightly bigger than what a USB stick would be for a few hundred dollars, do with that what you would like. I like the TV since not only is it Roku and you have apps, but I think you could also download movies/TV shows depending on the app? (If I'm mistaken, refer to my computer USB stick) You can also attach a Switch or something to play video games too. I would love something like this!

He is so freaking creative and he can do anything!!! i binge ur vids all night. Keep up your amzing work!

Cool build! But while the top of the camper is insulated, what about the sides and underneath the bed. Since the camper doesn't have heat, what do you do if it's REALLY cold? But if you're exclusively using it in the summer, it might not be too bad. I would recommend a little fan that could be mounted to the ceiling or wall for air flow. I also agree about waterproofing the undercarriage. I'm not trying to pee in your cornflakes, just something to think about.

I've been slowly building up my Prius as a stealth Camper. So it just looks like a parked car with blacked out screens on the windows. Definitely need to nail the blackout screens better. Maybe replace with fitted silvered reflective surfaces. But it's on a budget that makes this look like Dubai. Made because hotels are expensive but I like traveling places. Student living. I could add on a $30 camp stove to make my kitchen more functional. The bed is a bit cramped. But that's due to the small fridge needing space, and me not solving the back seat space issue. Some people make a plywood board to extend legroom. Budget stops me there. But even without proposed upgrades it's quite comfy and more than good enough for multi day trips. 😊

Great job! You both need to wear protective eye gear though.

Sure wish I had your skills and talents!! Do you sell plans to build it????? That is something I could haul with my Corolla! Thanks for sharing! Great build!

Would have been neat to add solar and a battery to make it truly off grid. 2 ways to charge from a flexible solar panel and a power inverter from the car battery. Cool build, though!

GREAT BUILD!! IMPRESSED!!

Next time mount the sink w'the faucet set on the end and then allow the kitchen to be tilted down w/a canopy good for inside and outside and then have access from the inside too for those rainy days!

Nice video! Glad to see you guys using romex for the wiring this time!

Very cool build and I love the simplicity. I am curious if you waterproofed the bottom of the trailer? I didn’t see that step of you did. Also wondering Scott the short tongue length to the car and can you make tight turns with it? Anyways love the vids great job as always!

Fun to watch, and great job! The fold out kitchen was a surprise. Makes me wanna go build something! But for all of our safety, I won’t. lol.

That's dam cool top it off how easy can be made not for campers also but like shelters don't take much room just place sleep during winter times

Greetings from Redondo Beach CA 🇺🇸. Very creative. Tiny but looks cozy and functional. Great work🌷🌷

Great work guys!! I LOVE IT❤

I just binged 10 episodes and i absolutely love your content.

Very nice. Now, can you please make a similar camper that allow the sleeping of two to three people? ---- Just an idea for basically a slightly larger version with some improvements to streamlining and durability, and possibly have a battery storage with a way to add solar panels.

Harbor freight also has a slightly more expensive trailer - HAUL-MASTER 1195 lb. Capacity, 48-5/8 in. x 96-1/4 in. for 520. +35 for your 3ed wheel for manually moving it around. + 160 for 4x 2000 lb jacks run your bed as either 40x72 if you are under 6' 40x80... then use the extra 16" for an outdoor galley :). run prime power with a solar generator, add solar panels to the roof. internal LED lights. while a larger "heaver" version, you could still keep the entire build under 800 lbs fully loaded. even adding a diesel heater. Lets note that 300 pounds is over the tow weight of a Smart car... BUT some electric wheel chairs and mopeds can tow that. but if you are going for something really small like a Mitsubishi Mirage, honda civic, Kia Soul, any of these little things are generally around 1500 lbs towing, so a little 800 lb trailer no issues.