$150 bike camper: DIY micro mobile home (downloadable plans)

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8 жыл бұрын

Paul Elkins fell for micro-camping in 2002 when he toured the country in his cabover “stealth camper”. Sure he could make something more affordable, this year he began building a nomadic micro-shelter based on the Airstream design. [Downloadable plans: www.elkinsdiy.com/plans/ ]
Using 4 recycled fluted-plastic campaign signs from a recent election, a $20 secondhand bike, 6 pine boards ($1 at Home Depot), screws, Duct tape and zip ties, he built his latest micro mobile shelter for only $150.
Calling it a “micro Airstream bike camper”, it’s a 60-pound “home away from home”, complete with butane stove, bread-pan sink, counter, food storage shelving, clothes-storage bins, LED lighting, bed, windows, pee jug, bubble insulation, stereo with MP3 player, and a skylight made out of a 1 gallon plastic tub.
Our mini-doc with Paul: • An original maker: Pau...
More of Paul's videos: / paulwelkins
Mini Airstream bike camper: www.elkinsdiy.com/mobile-shelt...
Original story: faircompanies.com/videos/view/...

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@tanktheunstoppable7263 3 жыл бұрын

When I was homeless, I lived in a little wooden shack built from recycled pallet wood and scrap from a furniture building factory up the road from the camp. It was about the size of this glorious camper and let me tell ya, its not hard to live in a small space! I had a old middle console from a car next to my bed which was a crib mattress with a large couch cushion all zipped up in a old sleeping bag and sewn shut at the top...i had taped three milk crates together long ways to form storage for clothes and a old coffee table for my "kitchen " I used a of corrugated metal i hammered nails through to make holes..then i placed that on the Cinder block in the middle of the table with a tuna can filled with rolled cardboard covered in recycled wax to make a burner...i used a little toy stock pan to make coffee and tea and a little cast iron skillet to make food. These were hung on the wall after being washed and the cabinet on the coffee table was food storage as was one of the open ends. I kept the one by my door open though as that would be where I stored my shoes. I loved my little " hobbit house" and everyone that came to the camp was amazed how a big lug like me could live so comfortably in such a tiny space. Honestly, I miss that little hut a lot! It was the first place I truly felt was home

@IAMGWH1 3 жыл бұрын

Tank The Unstoppable I think everyone should have a homelessness humbling experience maybe not to this degree but they should experience independence like you did God bless you!

@tanktheunstoppable7263 3 жыл бұрын

@@IAMGWH1 it is definitely a humbling experience, and it taught me just how strong I really could be, resourceful as well. I spent 2 years in that little shake, in a camp that became home, with camp mates that became family. We were a village on the fringe of society that survived on our wits and spite lol. Thank you for your blessing!

@fishfire_2999 3 жыл бұрын

In a decent climate not over run with mosquito's would be interesting

@SteveVon7 3 жыл бұрын

I wish the majority of homeless were like this tho, in my area a homeless person would not be willing to do the things you did, they rely on charity and never themselves in any way whatsoever. And the few who ARE willing to be creative get punished by nosy Karens because they feel like the very sight of a shelter attached to a bike mares the image of a geographic location.

@tanktheunstoppable7263 3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveVon7 I was lucky because there was a set of 4 homeless camps where I lived, so we kept each other safe and worked together like a little village. Everyone was proud of their little hut, or sheltered tent. It wasn't much,but it was ours and it was home. Our camp even built a outdoor shower hut! We had a camp kitchen....we had a storage tent with supplies to help out not just people in our camp but the other camps too....we all worked together to help each other. A program was in done to shut the camps down because of a new bridge being built..the first thing people would see coming into the city would have been us. The mayor didn't want that so a program was done. Now for the record, everyone involved tried really hard to make it work. But, in the end out of 60 people, 5 died....and 57 ended up back on the streets..this time with no camps to help...the main issue was everyone was expected to enter a already strained workforce. Some of the people I was in camp with hadn't worked in 10+ years, were battling addiction, battling mental health issues, and were thrown face first into trying to deal with all of that and thrive. Of course it failed! No assistance was given for those issues. And so.....the city destroyed the area known as Tent City because it looked bad on the city. They didn't really care about the survival of the residents that called it home. Everyone involved with the failed program was fired...and those that tried so hard to make it work...it was all for nothing. I left the city and moved on and am doing fine...but I will always wonder about the others

@paulsherman7802 3 жыл бұрын

When I was homeless I would have died for one of those. Part of being homeless is that everywhere expects you to move along. With one of these I could have slept in so many places without repeating locations more than once a month or so.

@johnruiz6743 3 жыл бұрын

Saw people put up tarps and popup tents to stay out of the elements, but they couldn't stay long in any one place before the cops moved them along.

@neilgoodman6130 3 жыл бұрын

That's pretty saf

@twistednuts6062 2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to be homeless...again. gets cold in ny.

@anthonywitkowski1782 2 жыл бұрын

You shauld create a makeshift toilet, I always am out riding my bike and almost had an accident in my pants because I would be too far away from home. Just a thought.

@glennwhitt7375 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you i was homeless for a short time & I learned real quick that no one wants homeless people around. Their is no place for the homeless to rest.🙏🙏🙏

@shalacy6899 4 жыл бұрын

When i was little my stepdad made me and my sisters an entire playhouse made out of campaign signs. It was awesome.

@niya1683 3 жыл бұрын

Kool

@jfrtbikgkdhjbeep9974 3 жыл бұрын

sweeeeet 🤘😁

@catherinegrace2366 3 жыл бұрын

What a great an ingenious stepfather you had

@lorib360 3 жыл бұрын

Fun! 😀

@shalacy6899 3 жыл бұрын

@@catherinegrace2366 lol right!

@onenationunderduress8994 4 жыл бұрын

I love it. Most people should consider living with less so they can realize what life is truly about - living.

@empress.l.e.tra5904 4 жыл бұрын

Law Enforcement is Legal Plunder who are u like your mind

@kg3185 4 жыл бұрын

There is no place for my cat... lol

@maunster3414 4 жыл бұрын

So then, how much 'less' do you, live with?

@THEFlea1991 4 жыл бұрын

Law Enforcement is Legal Plunder Named and spoken like a true crazy person

@onenationunderduress8994 4 жыл бұрын

Jake Sangria, wrong. No one is promised tomorrow. Save your life until the end and I’ll show you a fool. It’s great that you need the space for the things that make you happy, no one is saying they’re against that, especially me. I’m all for people living there lives the way they see fit. Most people, however, are stuck in the corporate grind and miss the opportunities laid out before them because they have to pay for all of those things you mentioned - it’s a trap. When you live with less, you become free. It’s what some people would call “the new rich.”

@a2-387 7 жыл бұрын

I've worked in the large format printing industry for 18 years and my advice to anyone interested in making one of these, contact your local large format printer and ask them if they have any scraps. Unfortunately the industry is very very wasteful and there are often many odd shaped drop pieces that too often end up in the dumpster because they are difficult to recycle properly. You can score all kinds of amazing materials by just asking. Coroplast, acrylic, canvas, vinyl ect. It never hurts to ask. Also I've gone to foam manufacturers to score their drops as well when I was working on a costume project. They often have tons scrap pieces they will gladly let you have.

@ipsurvivor 6 жыл бұрын

a2 - your comment makes a partial circle... almost like a rainbow 🌈 Can you see it?

@Rockeysmile 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice!

@richardbrucegraham1642 6 жыл бұрын

No such word as 'ect' or is that another arcane material? ;o) Perhaps 'etc' which I've been told is a contraction of a Latin phrase: et cetera, meaning "and so forth")

@Christa-tl8jb 6 жыл бұрын

+Richard Bruce Graham who cares we're on KZfaq, not in school.

@lisat9707 Жыл бұрын

Ive done the same with granite shops. Their removed broken and discarded backsplash pieces make amazing FREE lawn edge barriers for anyone with neigbbors that have creeping weeds like i do.

@Razzlewolfflight 7 жыл бұрын

This would be AMAZING for the millions of homeless we have in this country. Less than $200 dollars for this build? Outfit it with donated items and every person could have a mobile, temporary home.

@MichaelMuryn 7 жыл бұрын

You talk about U.S.? There are millions of homeless?

@tommysmith9571 7 жыл бұрын

Michael Muryn yes, millions of u.s citizens are homeless.

@florianthomas7852 7 жыл бұрын

murica

@vjm3 7 жыл бұрын

Great idea! To clarify for those in the comments section: The US defines "homeless" as even those who live with others in a home they don't own. Most people put down "Homeless" when writing up tax forms and/or benefits forms to be able to claim said benefits. They're not truly homeless. This leaves a question of how many people are truly homeless, as in sleeping out in the streets every night.

@letsthinkitover1 7 жыл бұрын

Razzlewolfflight problem is parking it. they close parks at nite and kick people out.

@stephanieclark1487 3 жыл бұрын

It reminds me of a covered wagon in its shape. It’s so cool he’s able to make this from signs. I love it.

@felixcat9318 2 жыл бұрын

It's funny you should say that, because Paul Elkins has created a covered wagon bicycle camper, and it even has a stove and stovepipe! Its gorgeous! (Of course it is, Paul Elkins created it!).

@ahuman9864 3 жыл бұрын

Taking “I’m in the dog house” to a whole new level.

@harryguy76 7 жыл бұрын

Cover the trailer in flexable solar panels and tow it across the country with an electric bike.With 500watts of solar power one could travel all day on a sunny day off the solar power alone as it would take no more then 300 watts to cruise at 15 mph and the remainder go towards charging the battery for those times when it's not so sunny lol.

@Surv1ve_Thrive 7 жыл бұрын

wow I like that idea a lot!

@brandonf6174 7 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@bamthagr8 7 жыл бұрын

...I like the idea as well. Electric bike, powered off of solar panels, is even better. Few downfall are natural, or ignorant, disasters! Strong winds and hail, or drivers you share the roads with. Once the sleeper is demolished, you're simply left with a down-graded-Lance Armstrong journey home!

@Surv1ve_Thrive 7 жыл бұрын

Lower third + chassis of trailer could be reinforced to survive a storm. With couple of guy lines to secure it to the ground. Lay down and pray! Kind of panic room/refuge! Cycle home after a storm with less trailer but one heck of a story to tell! :)

@IEatPaint1 7 жыл бұрын

You sir are on to something

@theresaast7049 8 жыл бұрын

I am stunned by all the critics and naysayers. Paul Elkins never said it was the perfect or only solution for ALL poverty, ALL homelessness, ALL political conflict!! Get a grip people. Its a great idea for some people, for some situations, for some geographic locations. Focus on the positives..where it might work, where it might be useful, where it might be fun...if it won't work for you, that's fine, then go do your own thing and shut the hell up. No one is forcing you or all homeless people to live in one of these.

@DonJohn87_YT 8 жыл бұрын

+Theresa Ast "In other news the goverment of the world has declared that all homeless people shall now live in plastic bags on wheels..." :P

@POPPASHANGO 8 жыл бұрын

Theresa please do not be shocked....the internet has a false sense of anominity....years of feeling this is true has basically...turned many people into total a-holes.

@theresaast7049 8 жыл бұрын

+POPPASHANGO thank you for your kind response. I am used to the anonimity and negativity of FaceBook. Somehow I expected a better level of responses for a topic like this. :( Have a Blessed Holiday. :)

@suicidesilence4444 8 жыл бұрын

Why do you take comments so much to heart? Lol.

@theresaast7049 8 жыл бұрын

+suicidesilence4444 Because I expected (unlike FaceBook) that this would be a community of people who were interested in similar things and supportive of one another, but apparently...I was wrong. No big deal. I had my say. Life goes on. :)

@amna2940 3 жыл бұрын

His dating profile: "Seeking active, independent lady with an MRI fetish..."

@laurielembitz5406 3 жыл бұрын

😆 lol

@cecehedrick1253 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@lise-annedore8935 3 жыл бұрын

He's got a wedding ring on. Isn't he married?

@janeth.3819 3 жыл бұрын

Too funny

@cuteone1702 2 жыл бұрын

😆

@rogernewday123 4 жыл бұрын

That is so "GREAT." What a GENIUS you are. Blessings to you.

@RJCooper2 8 жыл бұрын

What a way to recycle political trash. Brilliant. Pure genius, Paul! Thanks for posting Kirsten.

@lilymcmillan5112 8 жыл бұрын

RJ Cooper.... Brilliant comment!

@thunderlord2200 7 жыл бұрын

give me a few trump and clition signs and im all good.. xD

@heelturnsface 7 жыл бұрын

+thunderlord2200 was thinking the same thing😂

@thunderlord2200 7 жыл бұрын

Jawanna Man lol

@soweliLuna 7 жыл бұрын

YAY time to steal trump signs!! tis the time to be steal'in!

@paxwallacejazz 6 жыл бұрын

So as one who managed to live for 6 months out of a secluded stealth tent set up because I moved to Copenhagen Denmark to play jazz. I now live in a camper with a dog and cat.Let me say that solid walls even coroplast is better. This man is proof that inovation imagination and community is the engine that will help us over the big hump looming in our collective future.

@Mister_Eiffel 6 жыл бұрын

Fun fact, "white genocide" is also a code word for "retribution or "just deserts". Seriously though. Multiculturalism in America started when Whites showed up.

@seededsoul 6 жыл бұрын

Armando Silvier Send me all your worthless "American Dollars" and I will give you a first-class ticket to the Great White North...Canada!

@valeriegriner5644 5 жыл бұрын

paxwallacejazz: Great comment...especially about the "big hump looming in our collective future."

@mac11380 4 жыл бұрын

Use a bass boat for the bottom and you could have a little houseboat for a pond or small lake. A little trolling motor would get you around.

@ki4clz 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old one, but I keep coming back to it... Thank you for all of your hard work Mrs. Kirsten, your production skills always make for an enjoyable episode... I wish it were 20 years ago and I could show you the old Dog Trot slave quarters houses that were all over down here... (Alabama) but I haven't seen one in a long, long time... maybe around Selma there might still be some, but I couldn't say for sure... most of the old Dogg Trots were owned by the families of former slaves right up to this very day...

@lilybanana9610 8 жыл бұрын

We need more people like him that have the guts to make their ideas👍

@atworkstation 7 жыл бұрын

That camper is awesome.

@TeenDream888 7 жыл бұрын

the largest sized dog houses available are also a great option. just need insulation inside. you can connect them, cut them and put them together, etc. worked well for me hiking in the winter. i make shelters along my most traveled routes and the dog houses have been extremely durable. even just one to lay down in, I'm 5'8 with enough room for my pack and boots inside.

@justinhicks6816 6 жыл бұрын

very interesting idea. cool little bug out "huts/shelters" could be another function for them.

@geob01 6 жыл бұрын

I am not sure what kind of doghouses you are thinking of, but I'm curious.

@michaelprez3811 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea I may try this thanks

@TeenDream888 2 жыл бұрын

@@geob01 they look like giant plastic igloos, they're usually made as outdoor dog houses. they last practically forever.

@birdyandthebees3077 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been wanting to do something just like this! This design is my favorite so far. The only thing I would do differently is to hot-glue pretty fabric on the interior - I’m a texture nerd :)

@cgaskin00 2 жыл бұрын

True! For the aesthetic and also I wonder if internal moisture is a problem? The fabric could wick the dew on the walls!

@stankatic8182 4 жыл бұрын

It's an attractive little environment, looks like great camping trailer! A perfect environment for the homeless.

@LordCowboyCat 5 жыл бұрын

I love how hes using a helmet while riding through 10 acres of grass.

@sexyladyakb 4 жыл бұрын

Anthony never know .. he may hit a massive pot hole

@sexyladyakb 4 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂

@ccl3361 4 жыл бұрын

You can get a citation for not wearing a helmet in some states.

@andrewbarczak3921 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that made me laugh too. Lol. Funny guy.

@jimapplen1260 4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Hey it’s tough in the streets!

@spinycrayfish 8 жыл бұрын

Next challenge: make the entire bike/caravan into a single unit, like a motorhome but without the motor - a cyclehome, if you will - such that you are traveling within an aerodynamic and weather protected cabin. It could reduce the overall length and remove one of the wheels decreasing weight and rolling resistance.

@Danuxsy 8 жыл бұрын

+spinycrayfish Spiny you know, 80% of the force you feel while pedaling is air resistance, rolling resistance is so much weaker than air and air so much weaker than gravity. Just letting you know! ^-^

@spinycrayfish 8 жыл бұрын

Hence the benefit of driving from inside the cyclehome. Tow something like that and it's the person up front slowing you down. :)

@2012spacetraveler 8 жыл бұрын

+spinycrayfish --- You can get a shell for a recumbent but as most things these days real pricey, but an all in one unit would be neat

@iltre9023 8 жыл бұрын

+2012spacetraveler Velomobiles man! You can make the shell out of coroplast!

@vegaslou7 6 жыл бұрын

That's exactly that crossed my mind...also having bendable fiber rods to make upper frame so that it would be taller and a bit wider then a water proof canvass strapped to rods

@a-aron2276 2 жыл бұрын

Im coming back this video for the second time and I first watched this last year I think at the start of the pandemic, I've basically seen all of the bike trailers and this is by far the best. It's a lot of comfort for not much weight.

@jakeells66 4 жыл бұрын

"wanna go campaign?" "Don't you mean camping?" "No"

@ericadavenport2039 3 жыл бұрын

Hahah, clever!

@ryanarmishaw3305 3 жыл бұрын

Lol - brilliant!

@jrambo7495 2 жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@DannySullivanMusic 2 жыл бұрын

haha dude best comment

@BorysPomianek 8 жыл бұрын

Recycling the political signs is a great idea - I wish someone would do that around here... preferably the say day they put them up.

@WilliamSchlott 8 жыл бұрын

+Borys Pomianek Guess political campaigns are good for something after all.

@GoingGreenIndustries 8 жыл бұрын

That's why I'm excited for the presidential election!

@nodsib 8 жыл бұрын

+Borys Pomianek You mean the day BEFORE they put them up right? :)

@milldabeast519 8 жыл бұрын

+Borys Pomianek does burning them count as recycling?

@bstrunk57 6 жыл бұрын

milldabeast519 , as long as you either cook, heat, or dry your boots out with the fire.

@tomk.williams1186 5 жыл бұрын

This guy puts the camp in campaign sign! Don't worry I'm leaving

@solomonjenkins9505 5 жыл бұрын

^incredible human bineg

@fressejetzt840 5 жыл бұрын

@@solomonjenkins9505 being! Fuckface

@solomonjenkins9505 5 жыл бұрын

@@fressejetzt840 I literally said bineg on purpose LOL eat shit

@gameandskate 5 жыл бұрын

Please stay LOL

@mixerD1- 5 жыл бұрын

Stay😂😂

@jameswalker8832 3 жыл бұрын

This has to be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen my entire life!!!!!

@BetterCallThall 5 жыл бұрын

This guy has Pacific Northwest written all over him.

@c8cheese375 4 жыл бұрын

word

@d0ubleyouteef 4 жыл бұрын

This guy has loser written all over him. So do you. Gtfo this planet.

@BetterCallThall 4 жыл бұрын

@@d0ubleyouteef Stop taking your micropenis dysphoria out on others. Ok? Bye.

@emMAGIK 4 жыл бұрын

@@d0ubleyouteef that's actually what a loser would comment for sure

@d0ubleyouteef 4 жыл бұрын

@@emMAGIK OK, loser. Dismissed.

@rvmorgan47 6 жыл бұрын

Get an electric bike and use the batteries on the bike at nite and recharge during the day from solar panels also save on pedaling up a hill.

@Voysh2Voysh69 6 жыл бұрын

Why not save up a little more and get a moped? Great on gas and seems more simple.

@roronoazoro5545 6 жыл бұрын

What if gas is not available?

@Voysh2Voysh69 6 жыл бұрын

Roronoa Zoro irrelevant question. Gas is always available, in every state and in every town. If you become stranded somewhere and have ran out of gas, then that’s a personal problem.

@Voysh2Voysh69 6 жыл бұрын

Wretch Gunk I’m not suggesting that gas is superior. I’m speaking solely from the perspective of being in a homeless situation, living near small towns or the far outskirts of a big city. In that particular situation, I’d MUCH rather have a moped & utilize gasoline over solar power. I could easily make the money for the moped/gas through raking leaves, shoveling snow, mowing grass, scrapping metal, etc etc.

@5688gamble 6 жыл бұрын

Wretch Gunk You could connect a small dynamo to one, or both, of the trailers axles and use them to charge one or two car batteries as you pedal, use for lighting, charging mobile devices, etc, could have solar panels to keep it ticking over when you are stationary for a little while, it could be a great home away from home, could have the batteries under the floor in the center, even add some extra storage under there have lift up flap for access, I'd have great fun planning everything out!

@copperpaint 6 жыл бұрын

Cool but I can't imagine going up hills on that bike.

@felixgregory6290 6 жыл бұрын

absolutely

@TheAmericanCatholic 6 жыл бұрын

Two feet you have

@rosbifle413 6 жыл бұрын

Jeans on that brutal seat. This guy is hardcore.

@tribalypredisposed 5 жыл бұрын

If he adds solar panels he could also add electric assist on the bike, then he would really be mobile.

@jjryan1352 5 жыл бұрын

And "travel around the country" seems far-fetched.

@JohnDRambo 4 жыл бұрын

When he put his head through the bubble i lost it😂😂

@CaliforniaFly 4 жыл бұрын

That bubble was a really bad idea. Use the campaign signs and zip ties for a slightly larger and more private area.

@daveh013 5 жыл бұрын

Ok, as a distance driver all I want is the one thing none of these new age campers have. Where can I poop in peace

@elizabethharttley4073 4 жыл бұрын

How about a portable shower use a bucket with a bag.

@craigkirby7768 4 жыл бұрын

Wal mart carries a cassette toilet. At least they used to.

@williambonney6015 7 жыл бұрын

what an awesome hobby !!! this could actually help ppl that are down on there luck and have to live on the streets

@christiannewton9763 7 жыл бұрын

I know this would be revolutionary for the homeless! ;)

@ginamacdougall8288 7 жыл бұрын

William Bonney That unfortunately is not what the government want's....They've done everything to add to the issues of the homeless: from harassment, jail, no restroom facilities, to shutting down those trying to feed them. In addition to licensing panhandling , cutting back on funding for programs, causing many to end up with records which often affects getting work, and on,and on.... Then there's the working poor, often living in dangerous environments because they can't afford the constant increases in the cost of living,why ? Because our wages and benefits never kept pace....Then there's the fact that every company given money to stay leaves anyway and keep the money. Then there's the fact that despite moral and criminalistic behavior....wall street got their bonuses anyway. California has even taken some of the shelter's built for the homeless.. This epidemic is could be corrected but, the monetary gain isn't in rebuilding its in war.

@williambonney6015 7 жыл бұрын

Hope Andro Such a sad truth............ hey, maybe the guy that made this video would actually do the right thing with his invention and give it to someone that really needs it.... you never know maybe he has already.... i like to imagine that he did and the person that received it was extremely grateful..... sometimes you have to hope that people could actually reach down in their heart's and do amazing thing's for other's.... I would like that world that's the place i wish to be

@GDMHificationranpitc 7 жыл бұрын

Gina MacDougall u maaad? then there is the fact that ummm wait let me think

@ginamacdougall8288 7 жыл бұрын

Say what you like,it's your right. You are so right...I'm mad as the Hatter. I know what I've seen friend and poor people,the homeless and people with disabilities are not getting a fair shake in many cases. I've seen it first hand. Check the self entitled and the world will improve, but, I digress...

@FPVREVIEWS 6 жыл бұрын

you should make a video just about "harvesting" the signs. that would be hilarious.

@kl0an 5 жыл бұрын

No need to make a video, just go down to your local election headquarters and they'll donate all the 4x8' signs you can haul.. Especially if you tell them what you're doing with them. They'll also throw in the wood that was used to hold the signs up.

@sidelinedmom9609 5 жыл бұрын

November! Don’t forget the harvest is coming soon!

@feeelickss 5 жыл бұрын

@@sidelinedmom9609 I have a 2 hour bus commute over a 20 mile stretch through LA 4 times a week. I haven't seen a SINGLE campaign sign out here 😳

@mickd6942 5 жыл бұрын

FPVREVIEWS could use all those hillary for presedent signs lol

@feeelickss 5 жыл бұрын

Update: I was able to get 5 of them the morning after midterms. Still not sure what I'll be doing with them

@Travis-oy3se 7 ай бұрын

I wish I could make this. I'd probably just add solar panels and move in permanently. With rising costs, all I'd need is a place to shower and a place with wifi. Love this build.

@CharmsDad 5 жыл бұрын

That was truly ingenious. I just wonder how you were able to use the stove without melting the plastic around it.

@michaelmalmomalmo9948 3 жыл бұрын

CharmsDad he had a light metal splash back corner.

@sabrasheedy5685 3 жыл бұрын

I love your bike camper, it's totally Awesome. It has Just about everything you need. Down the road I would love one for myself. Again you did an Awesome job. The solar is a great idea as well. Thank you for sharing. Fantastic.

@triumphmanful 3 жыл бұрын

cool heat (nuclear ?)

@benvoliothefirst 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmalmomalmo9948 Right, and I wonder if there was some type of thermal insulation behind that? Not sure if the silver stuff would do the job?

@mattc8203 2 жыл бұрын

Likely that he hasn't used the "camper" beyond cycling around his local area. Regularly using that stove would likely result in the plastic weakening and eventual failure. It's a rich guys hobby and not a practical solution for anything.

@trevethan82319841 8 жыл бұрын

I like this idea it could save a life when it's cold outside

@jonnybreakz 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite part is that you recycled campaign signs for this project! perfect! Nice work!

@ClarkKulper 4 жыл бұрын

At least the politicians would be good for something.

@mohameddocrat4393 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent build and ingenious design features. Tremendous creativity. Thanks for the tour to both Paul and Kirsten

@samsungw200 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably the coolest thing I've ever seen

@michaelzuro6723 8 жыл бұрын

Im going to make a few of these for some homeless dudes down town. my heart brakes when I see these guys in the rain. those are some big ass campaign signs though..

@ladyboywonder9139 8 жыл бұрын

Sure , make a huge sign too that will say " make homelessness illegal !" There are already laws agains " illegal camping " this will just draw more attention and create more laws

@maxkohler6223 6 жыл бұрын

They See me rollin they hatin

@MelissaBrownapt215 6 жыл бұрын

Max Köhler- lmao, im dyin here

@MelissaBrownapt215 6 жыл бұрын

Com central

@rollingtinfist 6 жыл бұрын

LMAO, but it's true

@fancysfolly554 6 жыл бұрын

😄

@deepathomas6818 6 жыл бұрын

👍😂😂😂

@sharonlucas7029 3 жыл бұрын

Hardware cloth for the floor support would work great. Love it.

@kyssa_min_rumpa 3 жыл бұрын

I love the certainty in the guy’s voice when he says: “this is a regular camper, but you toll it with your bicycle” :) I mean that thing is as far as you can get from a regular camper!. Yet it’s admirable idea for ultra low budget summer adventure

@ALLinALLgood 6 жыл бұрын

Hotboxing is a favorite stoner pastime and this rolling little mini pad would do just fine man.

@bAc0nBoY755 6 жыл бұрын

ALLinALL-Good exactly what I was thinking

@ras_krystafari3333 6 жыл бұрын

Genius

@Dexduzdiz 5 жыл бұрын

Portable hotbox you hero!

@traviscushing7466 5 жыл бұрын

ALLinALL-Good our

@johnnyrappleseed130 5 жыл бұрын

big facts

@abbynormal728 5 жыл бұрын

That's a tiny covered wagon. Needs a tiny horse.

@hansouth2355 5 жыл бұрын

i saw some guy and his family who travelled around the world in a covered wagon with couple of horses. hehe, this dude could travel the state with a donkey

@mrcrono6663 5 жыл бұрын

@Madison Faeolin You must be a millenial. I bet that horse would tow the wagon easy, then after a while it becomes tired or useless - eat it.

@modelnutty6503 5 жыл бұрын

Madison they ARE called draft animals for a reason you dummy. you obviously know zero about horses, some LOVE to race, some are great trail ponies, some don't like being ridden but will happily pull a cart. they ARE "big puppies" (Native American translation) who partner up with us HUMANS the same way a pup will do, and DO appreciate the care and attention they receive from their owner/master, you dolt.

@madwax4771 5 жыл бұрын

Madison Faeolin funny, but I just saw a happy horse pulling a sight-seeing cart at an animal farm, it was so full of energy when the driver told it to start pulling. It was one of those big and powerful work horses.

@jaxw2628 5 жыл бұрын

Joe Sammons r/wooosh

@ladycrystalr-u.s.a 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing. I wish I had one of these when I was homeless. ❤

@martinr4884 5 жыл бұрын

Lady Crystal R I was lucky: when it happened to me, I had a full caravan and van, but like I said I was lucky - if I was in the same but worse situation, this is a great solution. I hope, that by you being able to post on here, that you are back on your feet again?

@klounpound6945 3 жыл бұрын

@@martinr4884 she spoke in past tense. She's not homeless anymore

@omarmunozcastorena4466 3 жыл бұрын

Finally i´ve found a hero. The end is coming so , this is a great idea for living.

@jim191185 5 жыл бұрын

And on a really windy day, it turns into a 're-entering Earths atmosphere' simulator.

@ald8222 5 жыл бұрын

Haha

@daylenhigman8680 5 жыл бұрын

DOWNHILL....

@Elfnetdesigns 5 жыл бұрын

Naa you just need a Kerbal to pilot it for you..

@theeloreax6288 4 жыл бұрын

@freesf ftrefv fresh free tv

@bronsondylankidd9496 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahajajajuhhahahah!

@ricefarmer5246 5 жыл бұрын

*thief steals bike *accidentally steals you and your camper

@castrovirgo3157 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂💀

@windyridge9591 5 жыл бұрын

Too funny...

@RobMacKendrick 5 жыл бұрын

Note to self: add aluminum baseball bat to gear.

@johninokla2635 5 жыл бұрын

It would be kind of hard to steal with the wheel stops he has on the camper at the 10:33 mark in the video.

@jeffreybelden2491 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty wild joy ride😁

@spacetravler8461 4 жыл бұрын

You sir are a genius. I was looking around for small cart ideas for my upcoming trip down the 101 and this totally changed the whole dynamic of my dream. Thank you! I love the stealth possibilities and the waterproof aspect for the coastal weather, way better than a tent.

@djprogramer973 Жыл бұрын

Saw this my first year of college and now... I'm using it as inspiration to build a van because my college left me with useless crap.

@krenwregget7667 7 жыл бұрын

this is a cool idea but there is one thing you haven't considered: some people will see this as an easy target for either theft or vandalism. Sad but true.

@Zimppahh 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think theft because he doesn't have anything valuable in there

@denisekelly6320 7 жыл бұрын

The bellbottoms don't help. Maybe a companion pitbull?

@chaosrulez6211 7 жыл бұрын

people will steal anything...the camp stove the tires etc all bring a couple dollars for a crackhead to buy a rock.

@Sukuraidogai 7 жыл бұрын

An easy target is a likely target, even if the chance of valuables is low.

@timothywashington1067 7 жыл бұрын

That's why it's camo

@auravitals1851 7 жыл бұрын

You would make a fortune selling these and you can have a value pack that includes a 3 gear 7 speed bike and the camper

@benjaminkeane836 7 жыл бұрын

+SexJunkle then he could make more money if he just sold his house

@skippygirl959 7 жыл бұрын

SexJunkle That's the deluxe version

@fidelcashthrowed7272 7 жыл бұрын

lol

@kimulm0619 Жыл бұрын

This is so amazing.Im a woman that use to be bougie ,have no building experience at all but would luv to learn .I luv this guy's ideas I think it's incredible and out of the box.Phenominal!!!💛

@DMills-un1tl 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible. Wish we could create these to house our homeless. Thousands if not millions of those signs just wind up in the landfill, it would be great to repurpose them.

@jainanoble 6 жыл бұрын

what a creative person

@arnoldmyers2302 8 жыл бұрын

that shit is cool, respect homie.

@lifereceiver3661 3 жыл бұрын

You are very creative. Thank you for teaching us how to have almost free homes from using recycled free materials

@BruceS42 Жыл бұрын

So cool! I'd seen this before, when we lived in a house. Now, two years into full-time RV living, it was well worth watching again. Mr. Elkins did an outstanding job of turning inexpensive materials, and even removing materials from the trash stream (kudos!), into a viable mobile living setup. The travel days would be somewhat slow, but it can go pretty much anywhere. We're about the opposite end of the mobile spectrum, with a total rig length of 63 feet, something like 15 tons, and needing to worry about overhead clearances. Many RV campgrounds aren't even able to accommodate us. On the other hand, we have all the comforts that cannot fit in such a small, lightweight platform. I hope that he's still out there, building things like that and living the good life. Also, thank you Kirsten for making this video. As usual, you did a great job of presenting the story, and not intruding.

@debbieboring3422 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best ideas I have ever seen. Simple, cost effective, and all you need. He did a great job of step by step building. He didn't just go voilà after doing 5 more steps. Thank Kirsten this such a good idea and video I'm sharing it with some friends and family. Holy cow I just saw the Downloadable plans. Thanks that is great.

@kosztaz87 7 жыл бұрын

This is incredible! One day I will build something like this.

@christiannewton9763 7 жыл бұрын

Me too, it would be amazing creating one of these ;)

@thearcadehackerofficial 7 жыл бұрын

Me too

@keith8979 3 жыл бұрын

Love innovative mavericks like this gent. Bravo sir, awesome work 👏👏👏👏👏

@johnruiz6743 3 жыл бұрын

That looks scary in a windstorm! 😱

@ketansaart1546 5 жыл бұрын

Where is Paul Elkins now? I hope he is healthy. Please update on him. EDIT:- He has a channel on his name. It is very interesting ☺️

@empress.l.e.tra5904 4 жыл бұрын

Kketansa Art he getting exercise in nature have books for mental brain power seems wise and intelligent

@SandeepSAulakh 7 жыл бұрын

wow great idea... I'll update you with my edition when I make one... me and my friends are working on a project for 2-3 homeless peoples we see each day on our way to work. I think this is a perfect help for them for upcoming winter. Thanks again.

@JamesJohnson-re9zw 5 жыл бұрын

The Living Room and Den look almost the same

@olive6382 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@mattinchley8561 4 жыл бұрын

What a nice gentleman with a good heart and a great use of 2nd's material.

@lindacianchetti3599 5 жыл бұрын

This design is both practical and pleasing to the eye, too. Congratulations! Great design and workmanship!

@travisaristidou5105 6 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! I think the country should make something like these for homeless people and donate a bike to them so they could live in safer conditions

@Singularity2039 5 жыл бұрын

You're ignorant .. this would be utterly impractical for almost all homeless people to use in real life.

@crowdkilleryote 5 жыл бұрын

@@Singularity2039 How so?

@kl0an 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, PLEAAAAASE tell us how a waterproof roof over your head is totally impractical.. All the comforts of home in a very tiny space.. Less to heat, no rent, no electric bills

@nukubu9379 5 жыл бұрын

Free bikes and campers ah yeah! Can we please organise a protest to get that? I'm going to sell mine and buy me so much drugs I won't even notice I have no roof over my head.

@mikemaki7192 5 жыл бұрын

Although very clever and probably comfortable, safer wouldn't be an attribute of this camper. Homeless people often congregate in areas of high crime and violence. Getting into this thing to attack and Rob the sleeping occupant would be as easy as opening a paper bag.

@jonsmith6605 4 жыл бұрын

Love the cooking awning setup. Good position. Doing it somehow teaches you how to do it better. Nice one..

@ljaysperspective1775 3 жыл бұрын

Very sweet. Great idea recycling campaign signs for projects like this, its very simple and minimalistic. Thx for sharing.

@CookingInMexico 7 жыл бұрын

I did an 880 mile bike ride many years ago and camped overnight in safe places by the woods. Wouldn't you know it, my final night I slept one foot away from a fire ant hill. I woke up and put my right foot directly on them as I began dressing for my last 175 mile day. Those ants covered my foot and ankle, and put a big chomp, all at once... My foot swelled so I could not wear my riding shoe, I wore my flip flop for the first 50 miles. At 10 a.m I put my riding shoe back on and completed my ride by 4 p.m. I intended to ride from the west coast of the USA to the east coast the next year but life happened. I sure could be used one of these bike campers in those days. Great!

@dre1487 6 жыл бұрын

Nice very nice , remember the internet is for learning and not that other evil crap. I would also buy one, since I can't really drive and when I take my bike to the park, I have no shelter or anything to keep warm so this is very smart and convenient.

@andremartinez418 5 жыл бұрын

I thought the internet was for adult videos.

@Nsixtyfourlink 5 жыл бұрын

The internet is for porn.

@arosefortes6507 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's hilarious and what better use of campaign signs. Love the designs. Our Dad made the back of his truck bed in the 70s, benches w/ cushions that made into a bed for camping. Tool storage otherwise.

@pepesalas8378 Жыл бұрын

It is the best thing that many people who live on the street have seen there. It is the best thing that many people who live on the street have seen there.

@TokyoChopSquad 8 жыл бұрын

I think i would have set the wheels on the outside of the body if i were him. Space is valuable in something like that.

@krozareq 8 жыл бұрын

+Nathan Hovey and it would offer some stability. It's a neat setup but a strong wind would likely push it right over. would add some eye-rings to the frame for staking it down during windy night camping.

@GodismyJudge47 8 жыл бұрын

+Nathan Hovey Yes. Also it would have a lot of wind resistance and would carry a good amount of momentum going around turns for just a bike. But if the wheels, like you said, were on the outside it would have the kind of bulldog effect as does the Mini Cooper.

@jontefuego3379 8 жыл бұрын

+Nathan Hovey If you think about the frames structure, the wider the structure the less weight it will be able to support. So having a small frame that is more sturdy would support his weight better. In the long run it increases its durability.

@RowdyWes 8 жыл бұрын

+Nathan Hovey well i do agree with you, but to take it on sidewalks and bicycle lanes i believe it cannot exceed 40 inche width. but i love this idea and i am FOR SURE going to make one!!!!

@chasingsimpledreams 7 жыл бұрын

I just found this guy's KZfaq channel and he is amazing. So creative!

@johngulino2651 7 ай бұрын

I can see that this video is receiving positive responses in Polish, Portuguese…and maybe more languages. Fascinating.

@lucian.x 4 жыл бұрын

Totally amazing, even for a short trip, it would be an awesome experience!!

@chaddking8333 6 жыл бұрын

if this guy loses his house he has nothing to worry about

@TwinkiesPiano 6 жыл бұрын

"dude I LOST MY HOUSE YESTERDAY"

@nicelady2064 6 жыл бұрын

+Bucketlicious I feel for you. that may be my gate here pretty soon. God bless you and best of luck to you much love

@dallaspowell6120 6 жыл бұрын

He. Dosen't

@normalguy7898 6 жыл бұрын

nice lady god bless you too

@isaacmayer1289 6 жыл бұрын

Exept losing his house, of course

@jesussaves5468 6 жыл бұрын

I like this idea better than where you tow with a car, cars need gas, and that takes alot of money, only you need is to be in good shape; and it keeps you in good shape, only you have to stop and drink and eat along the way! I love it.....

@seductive_french_kisses 5 жыл бұрын

You get it. People who are really struggling, want to save money, or just want to be unique and fearless could benefit from this. It's great for the environment and could help lower the stress for adults. Keep a gun and use it if necessary and keep it moving.

@samsawesomeminecraft 5 жыл бұрын

at the prices here, $3 of gas will get me about half the distance I can travel by eating $3 of food. You're just wrong.

@callmejeffbob 5 жыл бұрын

@@SimonWoodburyForget : So people that drive cars don't need to eat? Interesting.

@callmejeffbob 5 жыл бұрын

@@SimonWoodburyForget LOL...duh. I've taken a couple bike tours years ago in SE Asia (Thailand, Laos, & Cambodia) with some buddies and we definitely ate a ton of calories. One trip we rode about 600 miles and the other was nearly 1000 miles; we averaged 60 or 70 miles on the days we rode and had a few days over 100. Fortunately food was cheap and generally delicious.

@hobbygamer6220 4 жыл бұрын

Paris Royalty youd need a gun huh ?

@lalakuma9 5 ай бұрын

The thumbnail showing the proportionally miniaturized kitchen inside made me do a double-take 😂 It's so well done and I love how it's also made of recycled campaign signs and zip ties.

@algobo 4 жыл бұрын

Oh I love this! :D Such a clever design! My favorite things were the sink and the top window.

@RandomButtonPusher 8 жыл бұрын

Have to keep an eye on those zip ties as I've had them turn brittle from sun/weather exposure and break. Otherwise, good for him (and for disposing of some campaign signs).

@wjf213 8 жыл бұрын

+justgivemethetruth Yes, the UV rays are hard on plastic, but if you just spray it down once or twice a year with Armor All, that will give you the UV inhibitor you're looking for. This is very cool. I really enjoy Pauls channel.

@RandomButtonPusher 8 жыл бұрын

....and the price just went up.

@deezynar 8 жыл бұрын

+Random Button Pusher I've heard people say that the black zip ties take the sun better. This construction method covers all the ties with duct tape, so I don't know if it matters or not.

@RandomButtonPusher 8 жыл бұрын

I've had problems with black zips. Yes, the major seams were covered, so that should help. Perhaps the spray paint will help too. Better than having to regularly spray with Armor All or other such (808?) like I should do with my Royalex canoe. But overall, it doesn't look like to sturdiest construction. That's the trade-off for light and inexpensive. Cool idea still.

@delukxy 8 жыл бұрын

+Random Button Pusher You can buy UV resistant zip ties for use with garden plants and shrubs. Won't last forever but much better than the cheapies.

@lapseframes4283 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful just beautiful... you remind me of Mr. Rodgers 🤙🏻 won’t you be my bicycle neighbor 😀

@michaelboyko5024 2 жыл бұрын

This camper is a marvel of idea, in some difficult situation one can make this one even in one day ready to sleep in and then to add comfort gradually. I even can't decide which one is better: the Conestoga camper or this one! Thanks a lot Mr. Elkins for the idea, you'll ever stay the pioneer in the bike camper world

@MSCLOVERCT 3 жыл бұрын

You are truly amazing. You could end homelessness. You could get some donated land and build those for the home less. You have a gift. I pray you'll get rich by accident. And the homeless get a place to live. I pray God will give you direction to do what is calling for this would. God bless you sir.

@michaelbyrneskiai 7 жыл бұрын

make one for a motorcycle!

@Shiibbbbyy 6 жыл бұрын

wind will probably blow it to shreds

@thestank999 5 жыл бұрын

Paul’s videos are so amazing! I’ve been in love with micro camping and living since I was fourteen three years ago. This inspired me to make my own bicycle camper and am gonna start on it real soon!

@lovelyjubbly87 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever do It?

@walterberrios6333 Жыл бұрын

Wow 😮I’m speechless 😶 that is an amazing built, come on , his got a little kitchenette he’s got a sink, I would just add solar panels and tow it with an e-bike, what else can I need? Sir you are amazing. Just goes on to show what a human can do with a little bit of imagination and creativity 😊thank you Kristan for sharing!

@danmax7456 3 жыл бұрын

The minute that bottom CARDBOARD sign gets wet, you're going right through it 🤪

@MeowVicious 3 жыл бұрын

That’s plastic dude. It repels water. Only way something going through that is if it’s sharp or really heavy and pulls the plastic out of the screws and zip ties. So maybe a fart since it’s the sharpest thing.. goes right though your pants without making a hole after all. 🤪

@jzthompson9598 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Little Mary Sunshine, but how about you listen?

@bradleyshimels9424 5 жыл бұрын

I love it but my bottom would still be made out of 1/8" plywood on top of the frame. Strong and no movement. 😎

@1savdsoul439 7 жыл бұрын

I think it's brilliant. I wonder what the haters do with their spare time, It's done while sitting in front of a screen I'm guessing

@johnyguitar258 6 жыл бұрын

you haft to be realy idiot to think this is a good idea like the idiot of the video i mean a realy freaking dumb idea pardon my english

@babbonatale6342 6 жыл бұрын

johny guitar just part of inovation, I can see how that can be modular, 1/3rd that size, keep your gear when it's closed, pull it open when you need to sleep.

@evanbarnes9984 6 жыл бұрын

Really johny guitar, you can't even say why you think this is a bad idea? No constructive criticism, just personal attacks? Was the entire point of your comment to give yourself a tight little shiver of superiority? I think this is an awesome idea. I really want to bikepack all over the west coast of North America with my trad climbing gear, stopping at all the epic crags and climbing. This could be an awesome option for that.

@RobertJohnson-iw3nc 6 жыл бұрын

+Evan Barnes yes!

@KJ-vu8wi 6 жыл бұрын

I ain't hater but I do HATE mosquitos. I think his invention is great and it's nice of him to share his ideas for free. If it had Internet and a water tank for a full blown shower I could do it lol

@immrnoidall 4 жыл бұрын

that bubble wrap insulates a lot better than people would think.

@bonnienklyde918 3 жыл бұрын

This is so cool! It looks like a miniture airstream. I think he should come up with bigger ones for mopeds or motorcycles. Or how bout those three wheeled Spiders I think there called. I can only imagine how awesome he would make those. Thank you for sharing yet again on your new and much improved bicycle camper. I absolutely love it. Be safe, stay well and God bless

@TheCitizenKane1 8 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant idea for a solution to homelessness. At least it could keep those poor souls out of the weather. We should be funding this worldwide.