DIY Teardrop Camper: 1 Year Later

DIY Teardrop Camper: 1 Year Later - Mods and Regrets

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It’s been 1 year since I completed my teardrop camper. We’ve used it several times now and in this video I tell you about some modifications I’ve made and things I regret.
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Here is a link with all of my build photos.
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0:00 Introduction
0:25 Tongue box
1:00 Jack
1:46 Propane tank
3:08 Securing the stove
3:46 Cooler drawer slides
4:43 Galley design
7:03 Door issues
9:06 DIY blackout curtains
9:52 Teardrop community

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@alardon1126 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice build, thanks for the tour!

@falconxvid 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice camper, congrats I have ordered one like yours for next spring

@mrrustygray 2 жыл бұрын

You did an excellent job, Really well thought out and the execution is logical and efficient. The fact that it looks like a commercial build is a testament to your skills.

@hoosierinthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

Great video tour of your teardrop. Thanks

@billleland957 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on the camper. Thanks for the insight.

@harvmac69 2 жыл бұрын

Very niice! Love your cabinetry!

@tdrumnut Жыл бұрын

Nice unit and great commentary.

@mileakin2689 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice job

@hueypilot1950 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Job

@brianwhitley1053 8 ай бұрын

I know I'm WAY late to this party but I have one suggestion. You might want to keep an eye on the rings holding the stove in place. We just recently bought an RV that the prior owners had used hot glue to attach some things and when the glue got hot during the summer, it melted to the point that it ran and puddled where it wasn't supposed to be; it also remained very tacky and never quite re-hardened the way it was originally. And, it was a MESS to clean up . . . alcohol and a paper towel, if you're interested. :) Nice job on the build.

@dan19120 2 жыл бұрын

Such a cool camper!

@TheIoniqGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@OverlandTrailer 2 жыл бұрын

Those Challenger/Lippert doors have leaked for us too. What we've found is that the outside seals can sometimes leak. We cut a small gap in the bottom of the outside seal of the door as a drain. No problems since. Beautiful build!

@TheIoniqGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I'm going to have to try that. Luckily I've only towed it once in the rain.

@mcca555 2 жыл бұрын

This is dope!

@RinconSteve 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Job Corbin! I hope a cabin vent will help with the door leak issue. One other thing I noticed with mine is that the window seal at the bottom covered the inside of the weep hole so it wouldn't drain as quickly as it should.

@kenmcclintock5535 8 ай бұрын

😊

@lukemincey7224 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Tons of great information and well built camper. I really liked the galley/ kitchen layout. Almost finished with my build, headed on the maiden voyage in two weeks. I will have to pick up one of those stickers 🤙🏼

@TheIoniqGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck Luke! That first trip is pretty nerve racking to say the least

@BillBates1 2 жыл бұрын

That looks great! As a fellow CT native in the planning stages of my own teardrop; what challenges were involved in titling / registration?

@mr.peabody3509 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. Did she stay with you through this? I saw the cool map she gave you so that’s a good sign. Maybe a DIY wedding in the near future? 😉👍 Wishing you two the best.

@lakeharmony6417 Жыл бұрын

apply sealant outside of the door frame and alum wall . had the same issue and that was where my leak was from

@99cachorro Жыл бұрын

You can pop the big snap ring and change the jack, I just changed mine.

@drivin69 2 жыл бұрын

there are farrows i think there called sir on those jacks.. a ring that snaps in place.. kinda like snap rings.. just pop it iff that hole jack will pop right off... and leave the welded part on retro fit it with a wheel one...

@sandracimonetti5307 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@mikemcclenaghan1158 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! It's really useful to contrast your ideas when building the trailer with the reality of your usage over the last year. You didn't talk much about the headboard - I'm stealing the same idea from Escapod so I'm interested in hearing your thoughts. Do you mind sharing the dimensions you used at top and bottom? You went with a single charging station in the middle of the headboard - how did that work out? And what about the LED strip - does it create enough light or do you wish you had a ceiling light as well? Thanks again for posting this. For a future video, I'd love to see a video that just covered your thoughts behind each section. Seeing how you built it is cool but would be nice to hear why you built it in a certain way.

@TheIoniqGuy 2 жыл бұрын

The headboard is about 5" deep at the top and about 6.5" at the bottom. It's almost vertical but has just enough tilt that the door stays shut. Single charger in the center has worked well. The led light bar is great! Nice diffuse light and being able to dim is awesome. I will say it would be nice to be able to have a light that you could shine directly into the cabinets though because with two people in the trailer blocking the light bar, it can be difficult to see in there. Thanks for the video ideas too. I definitely want to make some more content.

@flaxjimdiaz9989 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!!!! I totally agree about the sink space. Did you put in an A.C.? I just put down a deposit on a High Camp teardrop. You might find their website interesting.

@TheIoniqGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, no AC. The fan pulls in plenty of cool air at night for comfortable sleeping.

@mikebikekite1 Жыл бұрын

That's a fantastic build. Interesting thoughts on the need for a wash basin. What do you do for water in the kitchen? Would you ever add solar or a side awning?

@TheIoniqGuy Жыл бұрын

We just setup a 5 gallon jug on a picnic table usually and put the basin on the seat and use that as our sink. I have an electric car now that could power the camper for probably 6 months with the amount of power we use daily plus wherever we camp we have shore power. Awning could be nice but the up front cost is pretty steep so I doubt I’d ever get one.

@charlesmcguire9274 2 жыл бұрын

I am wondering where you got your trifold mattress at, and will it fit a Little Guy 5 wide trailer.

@frankmckinley1254 2 жыл бұрын

I do not know what model of front jack you have. The one I have (Welded to front as well) allows you switch out the tong plate with a wheel.

@DD556762X51 2 жыл бұрын

If only need the wheel on the jack for garage use . They make small dollies with casters or make one yourself.

@TheIoniqGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips but I ended up welding a caster onto the jack after all.

@dsmreloader7552 8 ай бұрын

How did you cut the doors out of the cabinets? I really like the design but not sure if using a router or a jig saw is the best way to cut those to retain the grain.. Thanks!

@xbpbat21x 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build. No concerns about running the gas line under the trailer? Maybe catching it on rocks or other terrain?

@TheIoniqGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Not really. I don't off-road and it's tucked up higher than the frame in most parts.

@djfreshasfck8226 2 жыл бұрын

bro, thanks for sharing your experience. for your water leak, get a dj friend that has, or rent a portable smoke/fog machine, they 70€ new here, set it in one end of your camper, nozzle aiming at the other, turn it on, get out and close the door. 20 seg later, you found your leak. ( smoke-fog comes out)

@TheIoniqGuy 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! I might have to try that out soon

@tonylatham5915 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! She's a classic. Do the drawers stay put while on the road?

@TheIoniqGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, kind words coming from you. I bought your book and it was great information. The drawers do stay put. I don't have a ton of weight in them and that soft close feature seems to be too much for them to overcome just driving with my sluggish acceleration in my Mazda CX-5.

@tonylatham5915 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy Being kind is when I offer you a cold beer in camp. I'm just stating the facts. -Happy camping!

@mlangfordcamper 2 жыл бұрын

@@tonylatham5915 Hay Brother how you been small world

@ryanmundt9628 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool build! At 6’2” are you able to sleep fully extended in it?

@TheIoniqGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I have just enough room lengthwise. Any taller, I'd have to sleep diagonally

@kevinswanson3910 Жыл бұрын

We're did you get the tri fold?

@CarolynAlftin 11 ай бұрын

Very nice. It looks like you used filon as a skin. What adhesive did you use and have you had any delamination issues ??

@TheIoniqGuy 11 ай бұрын

I didn’t use any adhesive. It’s floating and is being held in place by the silver trim around the edges.

@kurtbaier6122 Жыл бұрын

Liked and subd thanks

@pedrogonzales9142 2 жыл бұрын

I like it . How heavy and can pull it with a 2018 Elantra car ?

@TheIoniqGuy 2 жыл бұрын

About 1200lbs. Idk what the Elantra can tow

@normprice4210 2 жыл бұрын

You might want to check the perimeter of the door.. get in , shut the door and have someone shine a flashlight around the door ours leaks at the top front corner

@TheIoniqGuy 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, I'm going to have to try that. Thanks for the tip