Building a Camper I can Tow with my Bike... Detailed Build

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Tis the season for camping.... So let's build a camping trailer for my bike! Step-by-step DIY of building this awesome lightweight bike camper with relaxing asmr sound effects and narration.
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@mattherndon9317 Жыл бұрын

Cool build. The whole time I kept worrying about how much it would weigh, but 120 lbs isn’t horrendous. Maybe try to make an ultralight version with included solar panel to charge an eBike for your next version?

@rokas8457 Жыл бұрын

Good idea

@cyrkielnetwork Жыл бұрын

Not so bad until you go uphill or even worse downhill with additional weight of everything you want to take.

@mikefeddersen2476 Жыл бұрын

@@cyrkielnetwork Solar power can help with the electric axle brakes on trailer.

@mikefriend7570 Жыл бұрын

Actually 120lbs is a lot of extra weight. It’s great to recognise this man’s can do attitude and his building skills, but actually this is an incredibly impractical use of materials to be towing behind a bicycle and the only saving grace would appear to be that he lives in a VERY flat landscape. 10 out of 10 for effort 0 out of 10 for practicality and use of lightweight design features

@jacksonbow2766 Жыл бұрын

Using aluminium for the bed would have been the lighter option. Mild steel is a lot heavier.

@rJayisawesome Жыл бұрын

Dude. I just stumbled across your video, and you won't believe this, but this has been a fantasy of mine since I was at least 10 years old. I grew up on the road in a large RV (literally, never had a house) and I've traveled to 45 of 50 states, and 2 Canadian provinces before I was age 16. I'm now successful in my career and am a homeowner, unlike my parents. But I always dreamed of one day traveling the country living simply in a small bicycle camper. It's just this thrilling thought...

@DrewBuildsStuff Жыл бұрын

Make it happen! You can do it 🙂

@challengeme6956 Жыл бұрын

That's epic

@jink7568 Жыл бұрын

gonna do exactly that next year. Wilmington NC to Seattle WA to southern Oregon. Adding electric to the bike and trailer and solar.

@rJayisawesome Жыл бұрын

@@jink7568 Vlog some of it

@jink7568 Жыл бұрын

@@rJayisawesome figuring that part out now. Have some sponsors. And A 5000 mile path planned. Electric bike shows up today!

@herzogsbuick Жыл бұрын

1:28 Quick fab tip for squareness: Measure diagonally, from corner to corner. When the numbers are as close as you can get them, the corners are as close to 90 deg as you're gonna get. Easy to do if you don't trust your square, too.

@100musicplaylists3 Жыл бұрын

a trailer that folds down to form a circular yurt platform would be cool.

@wkenealey Жыл бұрын

Looks really good! One thing that I would recommend: moving the wheels a few inches forward would help take the weight off of the hitch. As it currently rides, there's going to be a lot of stress on that hitch. If you have it closer to balanced on the wheels, it will reduce the strain; it will probably be even easier to tow as well.

@mircomuntener4643 Жыл бұрын

Balancing the tongue load can be fine tuned by where you pile the heavy stuff, particularly the water. Just shift it forward or aft as needed to have a moderate tongue weight.

@Joatle Жыл бұрын

Moving wheels more to the front would also have the camper follow the bike better on tight corners, use less space ;) :) And yeah, i would have had the wheels so it was balanced when it was empty, and then just keep it balanced when it's packed :)

@Metal-Possum Жыл бұрын

All of the weight is loaded directly onto the rear axle of the bike though, so it won't behave like a car with a towbar aft of the wheels.

@spire4101 Жыл бұрын

Nice job man. Looks really good.

@mitchc.9550 Жыл бұрын

Trouble with taking off tongue weight is that trailers are less stable the more the weight is to the rear / lighter the tongue is

@lynxg4641 Жыл бұрын

Damn Dude, you didn't miss a thing, job well done. As a fellow cyclist, absolutely agree, 1/4" or 5/16" ply would have saved a load of weight. Also using aluminium square tube instead of steel would have dropped a good bit of weight as well, that coupled with thinner plywood, you could maybe get it down closer to 70lbs - time for a V2 already ;-)

@Frank-ck2dj Жыл бұрын

Lynx, haha what's a V2 me being a Harley Rider and the e-bike builder enthusiast V2 can only mean V-Twin to me or V8 VH can't either be a small block Chevy big block too and tomato juice nutrients eight v + 8 veggies Plus 8 nutrients V8 I'm a genius but yeah man I'm building one like that too I'm copying is good job by the way huh it's got a lot of kudos on this one and I'm going to wrap the canvas around the bottom like you suggested and use aluminum tubing and quarter inch plywood or 8 in I don't think they make it in⅛", paneling who thinks paneling would be strong enough with the canvas glued over it anybody out there father and to read mine, p ty answer those that don't know about it it's like Stephen King I'm watching under the dome on Pluto TV for free greatest I don't know how I missed this one it's already got three seasons but I say it's right there with breaking bad so far yeah I got to take my little generator on my voyage solar 300 watt charge my bike as I'm riding on the highway route 66 baby Texas or bust...

@Frank-ck2dj Жыл бұрын

I know huh links I did a great job very pleasant fella too I'm already looking for Wheels Schwinn for a couple hundred bucks to make some pretty nice cheap/ inexpensive ones too small for me but a good platform Texas or bust I'm going to need some sleep time woop woop I mean just to use the parts off and cut it down everything's there just make it bigger

@nefanyo5788 Жыл бұрын

from what ive heard aluminum is a bitch to weld so that could be a reason for him using steel.

@P6fitz Жыл бұрын

@@Frank-ck2dj V2 is Version 2

@michaeljoncour4903 Жыл бұрын

@@nefanyo5788 guess what, humans have recently invented the DRILL, you can now bolt aluminium together...........

@NikolisKitchen Жыл бұрын

Somehow I never saw this one so it's really cool to come back and see this one after watching your newer build of this, and to hear you mention the things you'd probably do different (like adding the box for the wheels). It's amazing not only how your build quality has grown, but the quality of your content too. Amazing work Drew.

@peaharrison9071 Жыл бұрын

I’m holding back tiny tears of joy at the love of detail, like it’s the final scene of a beautiful film. This is so, so very cool. Absolute incredibleness...ness..es.

@magicmurlo Жыл бұрын

Forget the awesome build, the long hours of planning, and the amount of energy used to make this. The ending is what makes this ART! Well done!

@AAK1954 Жыл бұрын

You mean "the gay ending" ¿right? Jejé. May be it was just a friendly binge... 😁

@ThePhilmccrakken Жыл бұрын

Craftsmanship. measure twice, cut once. Brilliant. And thoughtful.

@MrOffshore Жыл бұрын

Awesome build. I would think a few big weight savers would be aluminum tubing instead of steel and instead of plywood you could have used foam block and then glassed it all together in a similar manner. There are Facebook groups dedicated to building campers out of foam, and they render an extremely lightweight trailer. Composites are another great option, we use them in our adventure trailer line, very strong, can't rot, won't soak up water or mildew, decent screw retention. There are some very lightweight, easy to install door options too from the RV industry...compartment doors being lighter than a small entry door, but still able to lock, watertight and VERY lightweight. What I really like about your build...you used common materials that most people can find, use and afford. Great job!!

@Brave-Frog83 Жыл бұрын

Agora sei como os Flinstons fazia seus carros 👍😂🤣🤣

@void0757 Жыл бұрын

Most aluminum is very soft most of the time, unless you want the good expensive stuff. Steel is more practical for heavy duty usage like so. Aluminum could work, but the life span and durability would be greatly reduced.

@melodyscott168 Жыл бұрын

This is EXACTLY what I have been looking for. Love the build and love all the improvement ideas in the comments. Thanks for the creativity and sharing.

@matthewwhitt3844 5 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh! What am amazing build!! I have never seen anything like this. These should be sold as a kit in every hardware or bicycle shop everywhere! Very detailed and easy to follow instructions. Mind blown. Amazing job! Love your channel.

@coscorrodrift Жыл бұрын

Definitely a cool watch but mostly bc of the build process itself, as an usable product i think the disadvantages would outweight the advantages (dragging a 100+ pound trailer seems much harder than assembling and disassembling a camping tent carried in a bag rack for example)

@danpaulson927 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. As cool as this is viewing on media, as a touring cyclist I think it would be like stair climbing between camp sites.

@praevasc4299 Жыл бұрын

Indeed, I can pack a 2-person tent plus sleeping bag plus small camping air mattress weighting less than 10 pounds total. Still a cool build though.

@PeterFnPorker Жыл бұрын

can always get an electric converter kit to help on long rides plus with something like this having a hefty battery would be useful, now a days you can get regenerative power from pedaling and use that power on hills or even cooking etc.. which actually makes this incredibly efficient considering all the storage space you get when your not in the trailer.

@erinpitt580 Жыл бұрын

Electric bike that lets you pedal on straightaways and engage the motor when needed. Perfect for this setup.

@pt020 Жыл бұрын

you can have an e-bike.

@remyllebeau77 Жыл бұрын

I would recommend having it pointing in the other direction for less wind resistance.

@calebmills7086 Жыл бұрын

nah

@FullTimeOverland Жыл бұрын

Yes, that way the very back of the trailer would have more leverage on your bike in a crosswind 😂🤣😂

@MovingToMnPro Жыл бұрын

He's already wind breaking with himself and the bike. The rear taper would theoretically reduce drag.

@crossbowmd61 Жыл бұрын

@@MovingToMnPro The 'windbreaking' he and his bike are making, are nothing, compared to that large flat surface of the trailer.

@Fudders Жыл бұрын

If you did a cycling Time Trial, would you have the pointy bit of your TT helmet facing forward?! 😁 🚴‍♂️

@dogbyte555 Жыл бұрын

I like it. It's cool when an idea actually comes into existence, and actually works out as planned.

@GtsAntoni1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome project, awesome video. Some of my favourite content is watching someone not just build, but figure things out. Great stuff.

@spokehedz Жыл бұрын

1:37 - Don't worry about welding being perfect. You are not sending anything to space, and the mantra "a grinder and paint, will make me the welder I ain't" is always applicable.

@GYT923 Жыл бұрын

21:25 "And then I realised if you ever get this stuff on anything it's impossible to get off" - Oh boy can I relate to this. Currently working on a van to campervan conversion and I was using that stuff to plug up the big holes in the wall and also so hard-to-reach voids were somewhat insulated. Never used it before, started spraying it in not realising how much it can expand and before you know it the stuff is everywhere. All over my hands, all over my shirt, shorts, the van floor and at this point I'm thinking "oh well, may as well just keep on going now". So away I go, scooping the stuff up with my bare hands from the van floor and smashing it into the holes I intended to fill. For about 20-25 minutes I was feeling really proud of myself because I was moving faster than I thought I would. I decided to take a break to have a drink and went to wipe my hands and it just didn't come off. I had a big chunk on my leg and pulled it off along with every bloody hair it came into contact with. Then I realised I had some in my beard and actual hair. Freaked out, got in the shower and the stuff just didn't want to come off unless you tore it off. 3 weeks later I still have some stuck on my fingernails that won't come off. I had to get a haircut and the clothes i wore that day had to be thrown in the bin. Lesson learned, however this is the first time I've built something that's not electrical. I could build you a computer but don't ask me to cut you a perfect size piece of wood. Every step is a learning curve for me lol I'll have nightmares of that day for the rest of my life.

@wiktorszymczak4760 Жыл бұрын

Pulls all of your leg hairs out? I have a business idea

@dawsie Жыл бұрын

Try some nail polish remover on your nails. I remember a few years ago using the stuff while filling holes around the outside of the house and getting some on my hands it was only when I was doing my nails that it melted to a point that I was able to scrap it off, so used it on my skin leaving the hairs on my arms in place took a few goes at it but it did eventually get removed.

@uncletiggermclaren7592 Жыл бұрын

@@dawsie Excellent advice. That is the real value of The Inter Webs, we can pool our advice, and it is like having a global mind.

@uncletiggermclaren7592 Жыл бұрын

Acetone makes it soften. But acetone is a carcinogen, it turns out.

@GinaKayLandis Жыл бұрын

oh no I am so sorry for laughinnnngggg

@slacker1 Жыл бұрын

I am very impressed by your ingenuity. I, myself, have a trailer, though, much smaller. I have four very good suggestions: First, Replace all the inner-tubes with solid rubber tubes. Flats suck. Second: Replace the hitch spring with three steel chain links. You will still have full function of the hitch without the spring stretching (Yes, it will stretch very quickly). Third: Replace your seat with a "cruiser" type spring seat. Fourth and final: Add a bicycle flag to the traffic side of the rear of the trailer. All of this advice is just to add to your enjoyment, comfort, and safety. My rig weighs about the same, but, I do tent camping with stove, fuel, bedding, etc,etc...Happy trails.

@ianallen2 Жыл бұрын

If you like the look of the wheels alone, think of using wheelchair wheels. They are stronger than bicycle wheels and also the axles are thicker.

@GLACIOUS13 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks!

@reggio565 Жыл бұрын

That is correct use wheels and axle from Quickie 2 best around

@Piperb7 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work! Wheels from a cannondale lefty fork would work well

@localsms Жыл бұрын

@@Piperb7 too expensive new though, rarely found used. But would it be cool to use the forks too on both sides lol

@GamingHistorySource Жыл бұрын

Could hit up a goodwill. You can get an old wheel chair there for 50 bucks & make awnings from the seat covers.

@waleed.alhumaikani Жыл бұрын

Nothing feels like building something up with your own hands. Subscribed :)

@DrewBuildsStuff Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@ericknmorales66 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. Most interesting project. Learned a lot and if some day the means are there I will surely give it a try. I was inspired, motivated and for someone that works with homeless people, you can imagine.

@shanedownes6430 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I've been planning such a project for at least 4 years to live in full time. (Live in a van presently). Finally spoke with an aluminium fabricater who will build the frame light and strong. Not sure how mine will eventually look but intend an extending roof and partially lowering floor as I want to be able to nearly stand in mine. Enjoy yours, it's perfect.

@lesterweinheimer665 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful ! maybe you could put a removable hitch that you could move to the back or front depending on which way the wind was coming, at you,or against you. Maybe pull it with an e-bike and have a solar panel on the top for phone charging and e-bike charging. But it's really cool like it is. Good job

@AArrad Жыл бұрын

Definitely is cool! I've seen some people with ebike camping setups. They pull out 2 solar panels and say it takes a few hours to charge fully. With an ebike, the solar panels installed on the roof, and an extra battery or two stored in the trailer, I could see this going 25-30 mph for an entire day. That could be 2-300 miles easily. Obviously that isn't ideal when you're on a bike and it would probably only be 50 miles before your back and ass were killing you sitting it, but super cool nonetheless.

@even1007 Жыл бұрын

I DIY a trailer out of industrial aluminium extrusions, used the same bike trailer coupler.. unfortunately it broke when I used it less than 300km.... if your trailer is over 25kg, change to steel It may be safer to make a latch.Share 2 experiences with you 1. Your drawbar angle range is too small. There will be friction when turning right... 2. The connection of the trailer wheel axle needs to be strengthened, which can be bolded or made into a 2-point connection. These are my experiences...have a nice trip..

@TheVikingWolf95 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to watching you design this trailer, i have ideas for a trailer I'm working on getting started on. Seeing as I don't have as much access to money like you do, it'll definitely take me a little while to build.

@manofYahweh10 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video with us mortals and I really appreciated your creative abilities.

@Hexapoda.Resident Жыл бұрын

I am Swedish so I always take of my shoes before I goes in to something, so I had built a small box just under (and to the side of) the door for my shoes and also bring one of those rubber mat you use in a car to place just under the door when I stop, in that way you can sit in the door opening and relax. And great and creative build.

@cheryllundholm8779 Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@FFM0594 Жыл бұрын

Really cool! If you mounted the tow on the smaller end, you would encounter less wind resistance plus you would get a bigger shove when the wind is coming from behind you. Also, a solar panel on the roof would be great.

@morganashleyroll3805 Жыл бұрын

You got a point.. wind resistance is important to watch for. Solar panel is a plus..

@arteriusmaximus4200 Жыл бұрын

Same as what I was thinking. The drag would make that 120 lbs feel like 500 going uphill!

@wizardssleeve6049 Жыл бұрын

You would have to be pretty thick not to do that, it's hardly rocket science.

@robertmakin2259 Жыл бұрын

You're wrong. The most aero shape is that way. Just like the pear, thick end first.

@wizardssleeve6049 Жыл бұрын

@@robertmakin2259 The thick end first is the most aerodynamic ? Get real, ridiculous.

@KaltrinaDemiri Жыл бұрын

I love this. I know people travel the world on bikes and I think having a camper like that attached to a bike would make it so much fun.

@piconano Жыл бұрын

I plan on using 4x8 sheets of 5.2mm Lauan board, and 1" rigid foam. Glued together using low expansion polyurethane spray foam. My local Home Depot has them. I find even 1/4" plywood to be an overkill. Build it like you did, but with much thinner layer of wood glue. Enough to provide a protective layer for the polyester epoxy and to hold the canvas tight against the foam. Polyester epoxy or casting epoxy or table epoxy, eats foam. Regular resin epoxy doesn't, but it's super expensive. Polyester epoxy is cheap. The wood glue will hold the canvas tight to the foam and also provide a protection layer of polymer, long enough for the epoxy to set and not interact with the foam. Some "table river" and casting epoxies have UV protection as well. Once the wood glue is dried, instead of painting the canvas with paint, I plan on using a cheap polyester epoxy (colored titanium oxide white), applied with a roller and allowed the canvas to soak as much epoxy as it likes, before squeegeeing the excess off. Cotton and epoxy composite, is stronger than fiberglass and epoxy believe it or not! Cotton flux and epoxy is used in structural aircraft construction. I challenge anyone to dent the canvas skin made this way with their finger nail. I built a LongEZ aircraft using fiber glass and foam, and I'll never work with fiberglass again. Even though I have yards of the stuff left. Pure cotton canvas is heavier than fiberglass, but also produces a stronger composite with epoxy. For the frame, since I don't have a welder, and find steel disgustingly heavy and overkill, I plan on using either a 1" aluminum square tubing and braze them together using aluminum brazing rods and propane torch, Or just build it using 2x3 kiln dried construction lumber painted with epoxy. Wood is nature's unbeatable construction material. Many people think it's low tech, but they would be wrong. The floor will be 1/2" epoxied plywood. If you know soldering, you know brazing. I think I can make this trailer weight under 50 lbs. !! That's the goal anyways. Love your design.

@williamgoodwin1150 6 ай бұрын

It sounds like it will work out very well

@jasonvegan5761 Жыл бұрын

Aluminum tubing for the frame is kinda essential imo, unless you’re using an e-bike

@jlongmasbartholomew5724 Жыл бұрын

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@Katatatatattack Жыл бұрын

@@jlongmasbartholomew5724 what the actual fuck dude

@RoBo37enterprises Жыл бұрын

@@jlongmasbartholomew5724 Hi I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints and I have a question for you. Why was it necessary for God to "command" Nephi to kill Laban to get the brass plates? The information on these plates would be included on the gold plates that Joseph Smith was supposed to have translated directly from. God himself knew he would be asking Nephi to break one of the 10 Commandments "Thou shalt not kill". Nephi found Laban drunk and then was commanded to slay him and to cut off Laban's head. Book of Mormon 1 Nephi Chapter 4:7-12,15-16,18 7. Nevertheless I went forth, and as I came near unto the house of Laban I beheld a man, and he had fallen to the earth before me, for he was drunken with wine. 8. And when I came to him I found that it was Laban. 9. And I beheld his sword, and I drew it forth from the sheath thereof; and the hilt thereof was of pure gold, and the workmanship thereof was exceedingly fine, and I saw that the blade thereof was of the most precious steel. 10. And it came to pass that I was constrained by the Spirit that I should kill Laban; but I said in my heart: Never at any time have I shed the blood of man. And I shrunk and would that I might not slay him. 11. And the Spirit said unto me again: Behold the Lord hath delivered him into thy hands. ..... 12. And it came to pass that the Spirit said unto me again: Slay him, for the Lord hath delivered him into thy hands; 15. Yea, and I also thought that they could not keep the commandments of the Lord according to the law of Moses, save they should have the law. 16. And I also knew that the law was engraven upon the plates of brass. 18. Therefore I did obey the voice of the Spirit, and took Laban by the hair of the head, and I smote off his head with his own sword. Why did Nephi have to commit murder? when all he had to do was just take the plates. Laban was drunk and he was in no way capable of stopping Nephi from stealing the plates. We members have recently learnt that Joseph Smith did not translate directly from the gold plates. He used the seer stone that he would place in a hat and parchment with writing would appear on the stone and then he would dictate this to a scribe. The plates remained on the table covered with a cloth through out this process, Joseph did not need the plates to do the translation. So Laban was murdered in cold blood for nothing, and God broke one of his own rules by commanding Nephi to kill Laban.

@yeshuayeeyee7430 Жыл бұрын

@@jlongmasbartholomew5724 GOD NOT REAL RATIO L

@jlongmasbartholomew5724 Жыл бұрын

@@RoBo37enterprises Hello friend, This is 1 Nephi 4:12-17 12 And it came to pass that the Spirit said unto me again: Slay him, for the Lord hath delivered him into thy hands; 13 Behold the Lord slayeth the wicked to bring forth his righteous purposes. It is better that one man should perish than that a nation should dwindle and perish in unbelief. 14 And now, when I, Nephi, had heard these words, I remembered the words of the Lord which he spake unto me in the wilderness, saying that: Inasmuch as thy seed shall keep my commandments, they shall prosper in the land of promise. 15 Yea, and I also thought that they could not keep the commandments of the Lord according to the law of Moses, save they should have the law. 16 And I also knew that the law was engraven upon the plates of brass. 17 And again, I knew that the Lord had delivered Laban into my hands for this cause-that I might obtain the records according to his commandments. One possible reason for this is because Laban committed three serious offenses against Nephi and his brothers. (1) He had falsely accused them of a capital crime (being “robbers,” 1 Nephi 3:13; Deuteronomy 19:16-19). (2) He had stolen their property, thus proving to be a robber himself (1 Nephi 3:25-26; 4:11). (3) He had not listened to the commandments of the Lord (1 Nephi 4:11; Deuteronomy 13:15).9 Thus, Nephi killed a man whom God had delivered into his hands, indicating that he was worthy of death from a divine perspective. Some killings in the Old Testament happened under similar circumstances. For example, the priest Phinehas killed Zimri and Cozbi for violating the law (Numbers 25:8). Amnon had violated his half-sister Tamar (2 Samuel 13:14-17), and his half-brother Absalom killed him because of it (v. 29). Importantly, the Spirit provided yet another rationale for the act: “It is better that one man should perish than that a nation should dwindle and perish in unbelief” (1 Nephi 4:13). The plates of Brass contained 'the law as mentioned in verses 15 and 16. The law is the law of Moses. The gold plates was the record of the Book of Mormon. The Brass plates contained the Mosaic law or the law of Moses, which contained the record of the Ten Commandments. If they did not have these plates, they would not have the commandments, and their descendants would 'dwindle and perish in unbelief'. If this occurred, then the Book of Mormon would cease to exist. If that happened, we would all be dwindling in unbelief, not knowing where to look for truth and light. I hope that answered your question my friend. I wish you well and hope that you have had or will have an amazing day.

@tsbrownie Жыл бұрын

When I was a kid my father built 2 wood frame, canvas canoes with the "poor man's fiberglass." That construction style might be a thought if you build another. They were light and really strong.

@grahvis Жыл бұрын

Back in the 50s-60 canvas kayaks were very common. Had two myself.

@PotentiallyAndy Жыл бұрын

That was truly excellent. And such a beautiful, finished look too!!

@j.l.emerson592 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to the v2 build. 👍

@scottbundick9949 Жыл бұрын

Honestly this man deserves more subscribers because of the amount of time he puts in to filming and building the products for the videos.

@murraymetcalf-CA Жыл бұрын

Very creative. I especially like the "poor man's fiberglass." If you were to build it again, you would no doubt make a couple of changes, but overall a very well thought out and crafted project.

@DrewBuildsStuff Жыл бұрын

Thanks Murray! I have a few changes for sure, actually working on another one right now

@caaront Жыл бұрын

@@DrewBuildsStuff Be sure and share it with us.

@johnettew3957 Жыл бұрын

I saw a few videos where a man used retired political signs to make sleeping quarters. I think I would like to try something like this with my lawnmower trailer.

@GinaKayLandis Жыл бұрын

That "fiberglass" trick is worth viewing the whole build!

@domitorid177 Жыл бұрын

As for me, I would consider making foam-only walls reinforced with fiberglass or PMF. That would make it lighter.

@robertmartin8762 Жыл бұрын

Hi Drew. Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this build segment. Nice to see you included a good explanation of things you'd do differently. Irish Bob loves the build and commends you on being resourceful..😇🤗😎🍀

@benjaminngopwaamos6878 Жыл бұрын

I love the way you explain everything as you go. Great video and beautiful work.

@RockMetalElectronicPlaylists Жыл бұрын

I would add a small solar panel on the roof of this "sleeping cart" and as an addition - when the Sun isn't visible - one energy generator useful while riding and at least to store energy - one battery.

@pawjeppesen-ifttttricks605 Жыл бұрын

And many consider an electric bike too.

@dopeytripod Жыл бұрын

i hope he makes it an ELECTRIC CART

@SS-st6ou Жыл бұрын

onve you built one yourself you can add whatever you want to it ;)

@JRush374 Жыл бұрын

I would add the generator to the brake system somehow. You don't want to have to pedal harder to generate.

@pawjeppesen-ifttttricks605 Жыл бұрын

@@JRush374 some kind of induction on the wheels

@briannugent5518 Жыл бұрын

Excellent construction work and really well thought out!. I'm preparing to build my next e-recumbent bike (FWD) but as a tilting delta trike with a rear 6'x30" cargo deck because I haul my dog and stuff all the time by bike. The idea of bike touring and wild camping seems appealing too and you're video has given me some excellent pointers for an optional cabin.

@jeremyrobbins1507 Жыл бұрын

Bu far the best DIYtrailer build ive seen. Very well done...that would be a life saver for me right now

@chriscansdale6389 Жыл бұрын

I realise that this was posted a few months ago and there are too many comments to see if this has already been mentioned, but the 'poor man's fibreglass' was a very common building method. I have two 'bondwood' (plywood) caravans from 1947 and 1952. Canvass over ply and then paint sealed was the normal method used for caravan construction (particularly for the roof) in the 20s thru to the 50s before aluminium cladding took over. Building campers is a hobby of mine and you've tempted me into doing another. A reproduction of a 1950s motor scooter folding camper that although originally for a Vespa or Lambretta, could also suit a bicycle, especially an ebike. You've done a great job!

@dkruitz Жыл бұрын

Really well built. Had concerns about the weight and possibly overbuilding of it. Double layerer of coroplast might be a interesting alternative to the ply shell. Liked the old school glued canvas, just like they used to do with boats and campers long ago. Oh and steam/heat the inside bend of the wood not the outside, the heat allows the fibers to compress allowing it to bend.

@iliketowatch. Жыл бұрын

Those were exactly my thoughts -- overbuilt and heavy. With the exception of the wheels, this would probably work just fine as a motorcycle or car camper trailer. The final weight of 120 lbs does seem to be more than would be comfortable to pull with a bike, but of course this would depend on the rider. My extreme biking days are behind me...I get winded walking up the stairs. But for a young guy like Drew it seems to be the right balance between weight and sturdiness. I have seen many other bike camp trailers here on KZfaq, and using coroplast as a shell does certainly have its advantages -- it's waterproof and it's nearly weightless. But one thing I know for sure, if I was trying to sleep outside in a bike camper on a cold, wet or windy night, I'd pick Drew's design anyday. I'm glad I found Drew's channel and I can't wait to see what he's built so far.

@gman-zm4if Жыл бұрын

Mr dkruitz, I have to disagree with you on the steam/heat commit. He had relieved the compression side of the bend with the saw cuts. He did exactly right heating the outside so he could 'stretch' the outside fibers of the plywood. Turned out great, don't ya think?

@softdorothy Жыл бұрын

See Paul Elkins (single-layer Coroplast) build (60 lbs, I think). kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kM-VnaSZ1NKYgKc.html

@dkruitz Жыл бұрын

@@gman-zm4if Thats what the kerf cuts were for. Compression occurs on the inside of the bend, stretching on the outside.

@christinekanja3762 Жыл бұрын

I like it 👍👍👍😱🙊🙀👀

@nathanmciver6496 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Using the foam on the outside of the trailer! Cuts also, some things seem obvious except not the same when a person is within the project! Nice work!

@shawnrowe7749 Жыл бұрын

The flange on the inside of the door is brilliant!!🤘 awesome build!!

@johnhaines6768 11 ай бұрын

Genius!! Thank you for posting!

@Catmoore60 Жыл бұрын

This was really cool to watch. I also wondered if an aluminum frame to reduce weight would be good. I loved the silicone sealant in the screw holes to reduce the chance of leaking, and I think it will also reduce screw loosening with all the bouncing and rattling the camper will experience on and off road. If you had a small Jackery on your shelf, you could wall-mount a small fan, the kind that can reposition to any orientation, to help you with air flow while sleeping, and potentially reduce condensation from your breath by aiming it to push air out one of the windows. Very interesting vid.

@willieguapo Жыл бұрын

I'm a cyclists and I thought the same. Weight is everything

@KanadianHitman Жыл бұрын

Definitly would have been lighter with aluminium or he could have used some lighter steel as well, the stuff he was using was pretty thick.

@jamesdeegan7365 Жыл бұрын

@@KanadianHitman yeah but wouldnt he need a aluminium friendly welder since you cant use a normal welder on aluminium ( currect me if i am wrong )

@KanadianHitman Жыл бұрын

@@jamesdeegan7365 you're correct, could have also used nits and bolts to put it together instead of welding, still lighter than the steel

@paulbuswell6566 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesdeegan7365 You can weld aluminium with the mig welder that he already has. Just use pure argon shielding gas. I built many parts of my scratchbuilt 'kit car' this way...I didn't make the spaceframe chassis from ally though, it's too prone to stress fractures..it would be fine for this application though

@SusanA1056 Жыл бұрын

I love it. Well done. If I were to offer any suggestions it would be to install a invisible screen magnetic door so that when you are camping, you may leave the door open for cool night air. Also a few vents that you could open or close would be great too. Awesome job.

@UKcomedyfan28 Жыл бұрын

I agree. My other suggestion would be to add some blinds or dark curtains or some kind of window coverings so that if you were camping somewhere and did not want to wake up when the sun came up, you could sleep in until you were ready to get up. Or wear a sleep mask, I suppose, though I have not seen too many men wear them, I don’t know why they could not.

@robertallison9653 Жыл бұрын

I love it, it's amazing! Perfect design minus the overbuild! 48 volts is awesome!!! I had this plan 10 years ago!

@nightvan4427 Жыл бұрын

Its wrong but

@robertallison9653 Жыл бұрын

@@nightvan4427 but?

@epic114 8 ай бұрын

Really nice! Had the same idea. But was thinking of using aluminium for the frame. Also was thinking of doing it in two parts as a box, so you could expand the height. Maybe a flexibel solar panel. 😊

@JohnJCampbell72 Жыл бұрын

One of the coolest things I’ve watched on KZfaq for a long long time.

@DrewBuildsStuff Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, appreciate it!

@helenwingeier Жыл бұрын

I certainly found this a refreshing video to watch from beginning to end! I personally think it would be a great idea for all the homeless to have something like this! Small enough and effective to keep them out the weather minis the bike .

@AnnettePayne1 Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more

@morganashleyroll3805 Жыл бұрын

My same thought. I don't have those kind of tools. 😔

@brittanyjackson6432 Жыл бұрын

Yesssss!!!!

@helenwingeier Жыл бұрын

@BFTtheTRUTH I don't see homeless people walking around with tools and lumber to build a shelter.

@helenwingeier Жыл бұрын

@BFTtheTRUTH For the homeless you have to be able to have a address to use inorder to get a job. I am not your darling!

@michaeldonovan6076 Жыл бұрын

Solar panel running the roof wood be fantastic for all your modcons. 💯💞💕Totally love it.

@reelisticoutdoors4358 3 ай бұрын

Drew, I can't thank you enough for giving me the motivation on this. I have ordered the parts and I am making a combination of the two campers you built. I am solely pulling it behind my skidoo for ice fishing. So the weight of this one is ok for me and I prefer the more wood. I think I will fiberglass it though. I was also considering a Smaller rear door to be able to put in some of my longer gear for transporting them to my fishing locations. I am adding a diesel heater with some innovative ideas for heat distribution..

@gailhitson6722 Жыл бұрын

Hi Drew! Keep building stuff... love the bicycle camper and all the cool ideas used in constructing it. Thanks for sharing it with us!

@cellinimedusa4679 Жыл бұрын

THAT is absolutely amazing, so well thought out and quality build. If l had made that, l would be so darned proud of myself! Well done, it’s great and l’m sure you’ll enjoy many happy adventures in it!

@ishqbel Жыл бұрын

When I’m older I’m gonna try make this!!I love camping and I can ride a bike soooooo why not

@bishopkinlyside8477 3 ай бұрын

Hi wow what an incredible camper for a pushbike, your done a wonderful job just shows you you don’t need much the staying when you haven’t annoyed out camping or two cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

@jackolson8775 Жыл бұрын

My suggestion for improvement would be to drop the axle ( by using your idea of dual-sided axle mounts) that additional 4-6" to make the frame parallel with the hitch hight. The angle its at presently puts almost all of the weight on your rear wheel, by leveling that you will greatly reduce the amount of weight on the rear wheel and should make it easier to pull, plus being lower it should be much more stable.

@jlongmasbartholomew5724 Жыл бұрын

@bradrogers4281 Жыл бұрын

@@jlongmasbartholomew5724 if I join your group can I have multiple child brides just like the scroll finder pedophile! ? Count me in

@gpwcowboy Жыл бұрын

@@jlongmasbartholomew5724 and the trailer's a little heavy but he built it with the materials he had been previously provided by God.

@JanieAlcove9 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic. I’ve been wanting to build one to go with my new electric bike. I may be brave enough to try after watching your video.

@DrewBuildsStuff Жыл бұрын

You can do it 👍

@videocorner2498 Жыл бұрын

@@DrewBuildsStuff Length is too short never sleep fully No safety from fire Rebuild it again with 4 wheel and with refregerator and solar system 👍✌️

@briandrake9467 Жыл бұрын

@@DrewBuildsStuff I have a design for a duel bike, I ride down hill and I always wondered if I broke my back how would I still ride? A bike wheel chair? Not yet!!! Two frame's mounted together with driver's compartment. That's my idea, I'd love to show you...

@oddborofiend Жыл бұрын

@@briandrake9467 sounds pretty kewl!

@briandrake9467 Жыл бұрын

@@oddborofiend I have a water bike idea too, yeah a bike that rides on water man.

@f8-4-4n-fighter8 Ай бұрын

Phenomenal pmf job. Very inspiring.

@imapisces1 Жыл бұрын

Handsome, this was amazing. Loved your follow-up mod too with the e-bike. ❤️🙏

@jeeprubicon6650 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video so much, especially those comments and techniques that show you are just like other guys. I also don’t have professional gear or equipment, but I even surprise myself with my results. Great job. I build bikes from parts and pieces and my results have been pretty good.

@emmachizzit9919 Жыл бұрын

I wasn't sure if this would be interesting but I thought it was brilliant! So many tips that can be used in other applications too. Thanks for sharing

@1401196616091996 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant mate, and love the way you do your NO BS videos…. Looking forward to lots more…. Rob, Brisbane, Australia.👍🚴‍♂️🦘

@MishTheMash Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you attitude to welding.

@alfred4364 Жыл бұрын

Awesome work. I've watched it all, even though I only ride motorcycles, I still think something similar to go off-road can work. Thank you for posting it.

@silasozzie Жыл бұрын

Yesterday I didn’t know who you were but after randomly finding your build vids an hour ago I am amazed! I like that the background music you use is not annoying. Your voice is also easy to listen to. You speak clearly and at the right speed. Such talent and skill. Thank you for sharing with the world. I will donate if I can figure it out. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊

@artisticdriver4218 Жыл бұрын

I love what you did with this canvas🤩

@husha6372 Жыл бұрын

Well done 👍 it’s fabulous and marvellous you’re a genius

@DrewBuildsStuff Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@NodoeJOP Жыл бұрын

super impressed; thanks for showing the detail and patience it took to see this through, Great craftsmanship!

@anotheryoutuber2463 Жыл бұрын

i ran a additional bar on the outside out my bike wheels on my trailer to keep the axles from bending also lets me use quick release skewers which is nice when i get a trailer flat, and has to side benefit of protecting the wheels through narrow gaps. also, upgraded my quick release to a shimano xt one as they seem to clamp a little bit stronger to the frame to help prevent movement. great build, definitely learned some things from your build. makes me wanna build another, even though the weight on hills sucks but its part of the fun.

@therealchayd Жыл бұрын

+1 for tracked plunge saws, they are amazing, compared to weaving all over the place with a jigsaw, having to manhandle massive sheets on a bench saw or having difficulties when you need to start a straight cut in the middle of a sheet which takes extra work with a circular saw. I would never have considered using said plunge saw for making bendable plywood, genius! 😀

@conejobike Жыл бұрын

What a great build!!! Congrats!!!

@JesseCase Жыл бұрын

Ok that "broke a$$ mother flipper" fiberglass technique is something that I'm most definitely going to be looking into some more because that looks like it could be a very useful technique to know how to do. There's so many different projects you could use that on to save money and get a very nice looking end result. From what I've seen so far I definitely like that idea and wish I knew about it years ago!

@DrewBuildsStuff Жыл бұрын

Haha yes I believe that is the technical term for this fibreglass technique haha

@lavidawithjoey Жыл бұрын

I am working on having this adapted to be used for a cross-country moto trip I have been dying to take. I did not want to camp nor do I have the funds for hotels. This is perfect!

@ianroscoe2750 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this great video. What an amazing and emotional experience the balloon ride must have been.

@danieltweit3702 Жыл бұрын

For a guy without alot of knowledge or tools...it sure as hell looks like you do. Good job man that is awesome

@slickbonz 2 жыл бұрын

I have an e-bike with about a 40 mile range. This would be an awesome accessory to get me out of the house more often. Love it.

@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Go for it! I may do the same in a future video

@charlietabone6162 2 жыл бұрын

You’ll get about 5 miles range towing that

@Owl566 2 жыл бұрын

Stick a battery and electric motor wheels on your camper. Little solar panel on top to help and it will likely push your bike along. Might even increase your range

@mysurlytrucker7510 Жыл бұрын

It will approximately half your range, but in a wind and hill scenario as little as 15 mls .

@landonashby2029 Жыл бұрын

If this trailer is only 120 lbs, I know my ebike would tow it. I already tow a cargo trailer that is regularly loaded around 150 lbs. I get that 40 mile range with it. The only change I might make is put the hitch on the other end and add a mud/gravel guard section of the trailer facing the rear wheel. BBSHD 52v 30T 11-36 4.7x26

@shendaraalshedir1933 Жыл бұрын

Just love this, it's adorable! And speaking of... puppies, lol!!! I am going to share this video with my son. I wish he had access to such a build, he could leave the city limits for a weekend & still take his cat with him! Sounds like loads of fun! Be🐝 safe on the roads and have a great time using your tiny nesting pod, lol!👍🏻😄🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦

@mkyn-tl5oc Жыл бұрын

Home depot rents out tools its possible as long as you have materials and time

@user-lw7zh9vm2x Жыл бұрын

It's so nice idea. I'm so jealous your cool camping bike.

@lonniehensley661 Жыл бұрын

YOU SHOULD GET A CREW , A ASSEMBLY LINE AND MAKE THESE AND SELL THEM . THEY LOOK GREAT ! YOU REALLY SURPRISED ME WHEN YOU SAID IT ONLY WEIGHED ABOUT 120 POUNDS , I FIGURE A LOT MORE . GOOD USE OF THE LIGHT WEIGHT BUT STRONG MATERIALS .

@npires123 Жыл бұрын

Great detail, filming and editing. Congratulations, that was so inspiring!!!

@neilsmith9473 Жыл бұрын

Very clever stuff and skillfully manufactured. With the hindsight of watching you build this; to reduce weight and improve aerodynamics, I'd make a flat trailer out of an aluminium frame and use tubes and canvas to make it into a quick-erect trailer tent. Perhaps with a plywood roof, canvas wall with a zipper door and windows and levers to keep it erected.

@jlinn543 Жыл бұрын

... But he said he doesn't want a tent .... Still, great idea and I'm going to steal it for my bike trailer.

@neilsmith9473 Жыл бұрын

@@jlinn543, sorry, I must have forgotten he said that. Fair comment. That said, a trailer tent is a different prospect from a standard tent and does save an awful lot of weight if you have a long journey to make.

@jlinn543 Жыл бұрын

@@neilsmith9473 You would probably be correct in that. Great idea tho

@neilsmith9473 Жыл бұрын

@@jlinn543 I'm really pleased that you liked my suggestion, I have no experience working with aluminium but I'm sure the know-how can be found on the web. I was think of a flatbed trailer with a light plywood roof, heavily yacht varnished and maybe even with a simple skylight. The roof could simply be mounted on four poles or maybe something a little smarter in the form of levers. Rather than paying out for canvas, it might be cheaper to reuse one or two second-hand tents to create the walls, door and any windows. I would also use smaller 20" bicycle wheels to make it easier to get in an out of the tent and store the trailer. Another idea I had was to make the base fold in half to reduce the length of the trailer when being towed - that might be impractical but it did cross my mind. A folding design might be better off with a canvas roof which could employ a ridge pole to create a slight apex to prevent pooling if it rains. Drop down supports by such a hinge mechanism would keep the trailer flat when unfolded. In fact, in theory, you could find the right-sized quick erect tent and attach the base to the unfolded trailer of the same size then simply fold the entire trailer in half for travelling and unfold it when ready to camp. That way you get to carry what you need strapped onto the top of the trailer but have the tent element almost ready to go when you make camp. The advantage is the tent is already partially unfurled and laid out when you fold open the trailer and you get to sleep above a potentially dirty, cold or wet ground surface. I guess there are many ways to approach such a design but I'm glad you agree that canvas can solve a lot of problems, however it is used. Sounds like a really great project and I wish you the best of luck with your trailer build.

@beaterbikechannel2538 Жыл бұрын

Aluminium is harder to weld than steel. You'd need an evening course and a lot of practice to get to the level where you can build a trailer bed. Plus if anything breaks in the back of beyond its more likely you'll find someone with steel welding equipment. Aluminium welding requires 100% argon gas and alternating current. Steel just needs DC, more common argon/co2mix gas or flux cored wire. An arc welder will do it too. Unless you absolutely have the equipment and experience, keep it simple. You'll kick yourself I have bitter experience! Been there. I was a welder for 13 years then went to machining.

@joinsky2883 Жыл бұрын

When I first saw it, I thought it was small and simple, but when I saw the process of making it, it was incredibly detailed and professional. I used all my energy to make it, so I can't even go far with a bicycle behind me. 😁😁👍👍👋👋

@Marooncords Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing! Genius idea.

@PurpleBox89 Жыл бұрын

There's so much potential with this! Off-grid/bugout//stealth camper. You could hook up an alternator or something to the wheels and generate power or add a solar panel to the roof. Very neat build.

@MrTwostring Жыл бұрын

120 lbs of trailer weight PLUS running a generator off the wheels? Sounds exhausting!

@martyfoster7053 Жыл бұрын

HAHA... "Stealth Camper"... "uh no.... it's a watermelon cart.... I don't sleep in it! That would be NUTS!" LOL

@sandyca1106 Жыл бұрын

NEW SUBSCRIBER! I love the results, excellent craftsmanship! I haven't a place to build at this time and I love building, being creative. I've wanted to make one of these using PVC, since PVC is used in pipes, it's strong, weather proof and lightweight. My intent is to provide the 'houseless' with a dry place, something to call their own, since the majority (in my area) have bikes. I look forward to checking out other builds you've come up with.

@Chris-pt1bl 8 ай бұрын

I made this with my uncle put this on top of my jeep it was actually pretty fun especially when camping in Utah best sunrise / sunset

@RestoreTechnique Жыл бұрын

Awesome build, looks so professional 👌 Needs a bit of interior decorating, but overall it's amazing. I keep looking at the length and thinking that's not going to be long enough to lie down in, glad to hear it's big enough for a 6'4" guy.

@damasterkarej Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Top tip, od you want to keep closed profiles alive longer - drill a hole, weld a nut, put some used engine oil inside and screw in a bolt. Oil will float inside profiles and prevent rusting in closed profiles.

@AlbinatorYT 2 жыл бұрын

This deserves 10million Views. Hopefully it will blow up soon 👊

@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ll cross my fingers haha 🤞

@Jennie-lp1ze Жыл бұрын

When I was younger I really wanted to build cool stuff since my when I was young that was the time when my dad was like upgrading our house so I always wanted to help and now since I’m still to young to do things myself so just build is so satisfying and it’s so cool how just some wood and metal or steel can become something like this😮😊 btw love ur voice it fits your videos so much

@gregdoswalt Жыл бұрын

I recommend providing ventilation that stays open. Windows are great but they can be closed and vents prevent suffocation. Great job on the video and build.