How Much Does a DIY Travel Trailer Weigh?

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In this episode I take Eddie to a weigh scale and see how much he weighs so far. Eddie is my 12 x 7 DIY travel trailer, camper, caravan. He's just a cargo trailer at this point but before I finish the interior I need to know how heavy he is.
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Пікірлер: 56

@bushcraftagustinmontoya6324 2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year 2022, For the Whole Family. Greetings. Thank you for everything.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Same to you!

@georgewacaser4559 2 жыл бұрын

I was guessing 2400 pounds. Homebuilt stuff is "always heavier" than factory built, I suspect mostly because the factory is always looking for ways to save material costs, whereas the home builder is thinking more of trying to build for longevity, and since it's a on-off build, there is not that much added cost to build it heavier. Eddie is looking good, I look fwd to you getting it out camping.

@JeffWinter1 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good. Keep an eye on your tongue weight, with the axle further back it will likely increase it as the build continues. The foam falling out indicates a fair bit of twist that spray foam may remedy in the future. Looking forward to seeing it being used.

@bcassibba 2 жыл бұрын

You have done a fantastic job, well thought out and planning. Looking forward to seeing the finished project. You and your family will be enjoying your build for many years to come. Blaise C.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@GregRocheleau 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Eddie on the road. Looking forward to the wood stove addition.

@Kld4402 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the interior fit out, and of course, the first trip!

@starlightsunsets 2 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your build and now 2 minutes into the video and guessing 2100 lbs. Looking forward to more videos getting out and overnighting in the new trailer. Keep up the good work.

@salvadorsepulveda6415 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to more videos. Happy New Year

@BenButler1 2 жыл бұрын

Great build.

@bradbandemer5845 2 жыл бұрын

Rock solid 1000kg. Way to go Scott. Love your editing n multi views

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see it on the road. It's great to see the wood stove. I am considering a stove when I do my build. Happy New Year Scott.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Happy new year!

@heislerfam22 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! You really do inspire me great job!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@dwrivers47 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good weight so far. I’m weirdly also looking forward to seeing you take it winter camping soon!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait!

@dianevillemaire8286 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie is awesome

@kevchard5214 2 жыл бұрын

May I suggest a friction sway control. I built a few campers from teardrops to small toy haulers and the sway control gives you a piece of mind even if you don't need it especially with a 1/2 ton truck. It makes backing up a little more work but it does help in wind.

@maku8313 2 жыл бұрын

I thought, that it would be heavier! Happy New Year from Finland.

@thizizliz 2 жыл бұрын

Cool. Information empowers you to move forward. The ways you have insulated Eddie should make him warmer than your truck bed extended camper & you can stand up! Especially with the wood stove. But that tiny firebox will need feeding a time or 2 in the night. You may want radiant floor heat that runs off your Bluetti or Jackery if the waking up is an issue. Good reason to test it before you keep building. You can test your floor plan & lighting before it is permanent too. He sure looks good.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@johnkuiper8907 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good sir!!!

@johnmuncy4872 5 ай бұрын

Your doing a great job.

@DrenalinAdventures 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jmartin9059 2 жыл бұрын

*One Tonne is about what I might have supposed. 5 million kilometers of commercial driving experience offered several lesson in overbuilding. If you might travel on any steep grades you might want the heavier axle. Those axle ratings are usually "flat land ratings". FYI: Michelin LT235-85R16" TEN-PLY MIGHT BE A GOOD TIRE CHOICE. Weight limit about 3000 pounds per tire at 80 psi. As you suggested... You are right... The heavier frame , axle and tires are low mounted weight and well worth the few extra kilograms. The stiffer frame will resist flexing more than the ultra-lite models will... OR, the ultra light will flex more than your rugged duty model. As you know, it is preferred to NOT load frame, axle and tires full maximum capacity, all of the time. If I want my stuff to last I try to load to HALF CAPACITY or MAYBE 75% OF LOAD CAPACITY. US ARMY 'off road rated trailers' had a plaque on them restricting OFF ROAD weight limits to 'half' of flat highway or on road weight limits. I believe those engineers got it right.*

@BraxxJuventa 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up Scott. 👍😁

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@MetalRadio68.9 Жыл бұрын

I thought it would have been about 3,000 pounds. Nice build great videos

@NorthernRetreat 2 жыл бұрын

At least now you know the weight so you can work on the balance point. Can't wait for the camping videos.👍

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@idahopotato5837 2 жыл бұрын

Can't imagine hitting 3500 lbs when finished. It's not like you will have a Lazy Boy collection. The frame was the weight. Nice job.

@surindermediratta4970 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t believe you took Eddie to the Dump. Probably scared the crap out of the poor guy 😂

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I did get some curious looks. Happy New Year.

@waschuckiehere7120 2 жыл бұрын

Good weight. Great job well though out.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@douglasscott5003 2 жыл бұрын

I guessed 1700lbs. It will certainly last longer being better built. Happy New Year.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too.

@cheneybros 2 жыл бұрын

Did you make room for a trailer spare tire?

@crowsnestsac 2 жыл бұрын

So plus or minus 8.5 lbs per pound for fuel. If it was the same amount then no biggie. Great job so far. Love the build

@reidonoliver 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use steel studs on my build with proper bracing?

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, depending on your plan.

@reidonoliver 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrenalinAdventures Thank you. Your work has inspired me to build one as well.

@jonathanball6188 2 жыл бұрын

I am just catching up on this series, having watched 1-14 now. Maybe I missed it, but I haven't seen yet how you decided where to place the axle. WIthout having a design complete when you built the frame, how could you make sure your tongue weight would be appropriate when the build is finished?

@jonathanball6188 2 жыл бұрын

Never mind, I just watched episode 21.

@jerryf609 2 жыл бұрын

Do you remember how much the steel weighed. I might build with a little lighter steel members but it might not save much weight.

@mikemoab 2 жыл бұрын

At 2200lbs without any interior work done, you need to get a stronger axle. Best of luck on the build.

@johnevans7065 2 жыл бұрын

You should have disconnected the trailer from the truck and weighted it by itself. Also should have weighed the trailer hooked to the truck with the trailer only on the scale. That way you know what the weight is on the axle.