How to Build a Teardrop Camper Start to Finish Time-lapse

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In this video, I show you how we built our first homemade teardrop camper from start to finish!
We are Paige and Danny of Wander Tears. You may know us from our Instagram: ( / wandertears . At the beginning of 2020, we set out to build our own tiny camper and travel the country so that's what we did. Be sure to subscribe to our channel to see future videos like this one!
Comment below with any questions or suggestions for our channel. We look forward to meeting like-minded people and helping them as much as we can!!
Happy building!
This video is a compilation of our first build timelapse videos. You'll notice a few gaps in the video where we don't show a few things. We apologize for this and are working to improve our video quality. Helpful suggestions and constructive criticisms are welcomed!
Links to items used for the build:
(Some Links are affiliated with Amazon Associates, which means I may receive a tiny commission on items purchased, at no cost to you. Thank you for your support!)
DIY Camper Plans:
HTTPS://wandertears.com/diy-plans
Aluminum:
Hurricane Hinge: amzn.to/30JMk26
Edge Trim: amzn.to/2ORP4Ym
Offset T-molding (hatch): amzn.to/2On7AIt
Side Table Bracket: amzn.to/38yN7qT
Aluminum Sheets: SAF.com
Electrical:
Tongue Box: amzn.to/2OSJWmG
Battle Born Battery: amzn.to/38G8w1c
12v Fuse Block: amzn.to/3bHpn5L
Master Battery Switch: amzn.to/3vm38u3
Reading Light: amzn.to/3cyv4ST
Vent Fan: amzn.to/3qONuDQ
Charging Station: amzn.to/3bLfhRx
Miscellaneous:
Mattress: amzn.to/2PBh4jk
Doors: amzn.to/31oJXll
Stove: amzn.to/3u43QL8
Trailer Frame:
Purchased locally at a manufacturer. You could also use a bolt-together frame from Northern Tool or Harbor Freight.
MUSIC:
Music: 00:00-02:08: Take it
Musician: LiQWYD
Music - 02:07-05:13: Whenever
Musician: LiQWYD

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@paulparker6349 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched a lot of these builds and I have to say your build is one of the best home built tear drops I have seen. You have a passion my man. Keep living the dream! Happy Wandering!

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. It took a lot of time and planning to build so we truly appreciate that.

@alfredoj1349 Жыл бұрын

@@WanderTears but it is worth the hustle my men, congratulations, really amazin build

@jesusdisciple2614 Жыл бұрын

@@WanderTears how much did the project cost you?

@paxtonwesterberg6000 4 ай бұрын

Love seeing couples doing stuff together

@brianpalffy413 2 жыл бұрын

Love how his wife helped. So nice to see a husband and wife working together.

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

I really couldn’t do it without her!

@karimmoorad9649 7 ай бұрын

Yes thats a beautiful thing❤

@GrantOakes Жыл бұрын

I love how Paige is jumping in a really contributing to this great build, using the Kreig pocket hole jig, glue plywood stiffeners, etc, not just holding stuff.

@WanderTears Жыл бұрын

She’s handier than most men!

@GrantOakes Жыл бұрын

@@WanderTears Then she's DEFINITELY a keeper!

@sizzleslider4334 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly love watching people share their builds from start to finish. Not only can I learn, but i also just enjoy watching you create something from nothing. I must be getting to that age now where I want to start getting more into building things. I did a fit out in the back of my 4wd without any clue to what I was doing, and although it's not perfect it works and it was so much fun to problem solve on the go. My recent project is shaping surfboards from stsrt to finish. It really gives you an appreciation for people who master their skills and produce perfect finished products. I surf so just being able to surf my boards at the end is a huge reward for the time. Keep posting and sharing. Bloody awesome and thank you.

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

There is something very special about creating something from nothing. We live sharing our story and our main mission is to encourage others to do the same. Do you have any videos of you shaping boards? I’m sure people led would love to witness it, including myself!

@BryanM362 2 жыл бұрын

Dude's got skills and a cute assistant!

@RedfishInc 3 жыл бұрын

You are incredibly lucky to have such a patient and capable helper.

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Haha She is very patient with me! Thank you.

@smileyslick1534 3 жыл бұрын

@@WanderTears, does she have a sister like her? LOL 😂😂

@RedfishInc 3 жыл бұрын

@@smileyslick1534lol, I'm probably a bit too old for her but who ever ends up with her will be a lucky fella, no doubt!

@stanleydenning 3 жыл бұрын

My wife would have sat in a lawn chair and just watched. Lucky man.

@carsontheroad7280 3 жыл бұрын

@@stanleydenning I feel your pain

@lewiscowden9731 2 жыл бұрын

You have done an awesome job 👏 I hope you both have many years of fun in your wee Glamping van. 😀

@charlesfaulkner8653 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of the best builds I’ve watched. You have some serious skills and she seemed to be right in unison with you. Great teamwork.

@duane2243 3 жыл бұрын

Now the materials are X 5 ! .... Excellent build and Video !

@donaldcampbell5277 2 жыл бұрын

Built one 20 yrs ago. Good job.

@Alf3do07 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations !!!

@mr.peabody3509 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Love it. Symmetrical, clean lines, solid build. Kudos.

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gumundurgumundsson113 Жыл бұрын

Very well done, congratulations

@johnmadill8344 Жыл бұрын

Now I know why teardrops are not cheap. Lot of work, well done!

@Jonathan-hz4yg Жыл бұрын

Great job!

@gloriataylor5951 Жыл бұрын

I like the small campers I just like the fact you hav to go outside to cook or whatever it can be cold out raining or snowing who wants to stand outside to cook and all that they should make it so that the outside kitchen can come inside make it rotate so now you can cook in its nice and cozy

@CantSitStillforREAL 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful build. Great team!

@berislavvukic7409 11 ай бұрын

The end result is truly excellent. Time 15:29 , priceless, I envy you!!!

@Marcosvlogs847 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful i love it thank you for sharing your project

@petersantulli2337 3 жыл бұрын

Great build! Liked how it was the two of you working on it!

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah definitely needed an extra hand a few times.

@HELLENICTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations guys excellent job Greece 🇬🇷 🇬🇷 🇬🇷

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lucabayete4327 Жыл бұрын

Great construction and great video!

@finaltouchautodetailingllc Жыл бұрын

Damn sir! Looks great! I'd love to build my own, you did outstanding! Hope you are enjoying this camper as often as possible.

@finaltouchautodetailingllc Жыл бұрын

Very awesome work man! Thanks for making the video!

@geovaniodabahia9886 3 жыл бұрын

Top de mais.... viajar é a melhor coisa do mundo....

@nguyendunn488 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you're so smart, love your RV tiny👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

@garymyers6128 2 жыл бұрын

That is cool .hope your family have many good times.

@nicolasc7063 6 ай бұрын

incredible you started in a garage and now you have a tremendous company you are an example for me because that is my dream thank you for inspiring me to make it possible...

@djpauliegee6571 3 жыл бұрын

Love the teardrop camper👍🏽 Like the music aswell 🎶🎵🎶🎵👍🏽 And the video was very helpful. Thanks👍🏽.

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Some people love the music, some people hate it haha.

@canadaguy5740 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job you two.

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Ra-zor 3 жыл бұрын

Superb build, now we wait for some videos of your adventures!

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I know, We need to put some together for you all! We do put most of content on Instagram though. @wandertears

@renatogoncalves2412 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing.

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wbwylie 3 жыл бұрын

This guy knows what he's doing! Excellent work.

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Thank you!

@kentmerrill8925 2 жыл бұрын

Great!!! Hope ya'll have a grand adventure.

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

It’s been fun so far! Thanks

@peterthayer1819 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting that age the kids will be gone soon and I'm still capable, this is going to be my next project. Good job on the trailer and the video.

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Let us know if we can help. We do have plans available on our website if your interested in cutting out the long planning phase! Or we can customize some plans for you as well. Either way, check out all the DIY teardrop communities on Facebook. They can be super helpful! Thanks for watching!

@MottyJo. Жыл бұрын

Wow man, great looking teardrop

@CoreyBrass 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to videos of this in use and to learn how it holds up. My cousin and I are looking to build a teardrop this summer.

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea! We will try to put that video together soon. Thanks for the idea!

@billracine1751 3 жыл бұрын

I really like your design and attention to detail. Great job!

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. Thank you!

@jamesvella851 3 жыл бұрын

Love you video from start to finish. Thanks for sharing.

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jvandeEi1 2 ай бұрын

Great pre-planing, looks amazing

@WanderTears 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@adriandmangan Жыл бұрын

Brilliant job and great informative video

@johngrenfell7171 3 жыл бұрын

Great video I enjoyed seeing you put the teardrop together looks like fun

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I wish it went together as fast as it looks in the time-lapse.

@mario.mdhmueblestodoenmela1826 3 жыл бұрын

Hola amigos, soy de argentina la verdad los felicito muy linda casita rodante. No entiendo nada el inglés pero me encanta verlos trabajar

@JackstaBlazer 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, really shows how everything came together. will be my inspiration for my build!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching. Let us know if we can help.

@ariveitz1941 2 жыл бұрын

Geez that dog!!

@test-193 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Thanks for posting this project.

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ITSKAL 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job… perfect finishing 👍

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@chrisgenovese8188 2 жыл бұрын

Damn this is sick. Really top notch. Thanks for the attention to detail and the shared process!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

No problem thank you for watching!

@xfiftycal6370 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 99.9% sure Zack Fowler just made a video with same build cause this one was recommended next great work 👍🏼👍🏼

@Joel15269 3 жыл бұрын

Those ???? Over the rear hatch was more like a thousand cuss words when I built mine. I built this same plan and had it since 2015 and still going strong! Wish I would have made a video like this. Fun to look back

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

😂 exactly!

@teresadoherty5326 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Great job!

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

We appreciate it!

@outdoorcamperdogan5388 2 жыл бұрын

Nice project

@MottyJo. Жыл бұрын

build one myself , but a bit different. first time building sometging like this , you really inspired me

@davidbinkowski4825 3 жыл бұрын

One hell of a good looking teardrop you have there. You should both be very proud of that ! I love the quality touches like the aluminum skin on top. When you're paying its hard to swallow the cost of an Airstream but I suppose when you're doing it yourself its easier to afford some of the better materials. Excellent work !

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a very fulfilling experience. And after building this one I can understand why airstreams are so expensive.

@MrK133n 3 жыл бұрын

Take the money you would spend on someone else’s labor and put that into quality materials and tools for yourself.

@custommoto-magazine549 2 жыл бұрын

Your video made me to give up to build my own dude!! "Tiny" camper but "great" job..👍

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@freeidaho-videos 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent planning and work!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think it took us longer to plan it than build it!

@cristianomachado163 2 жыл бұрын

Parabéns ao casal ficou lindo!!!

@kenliu8511 3 жыл бұрын

The handwork is very good! Admirable!👍👍

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ajwalkz 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. Great looking trailer.

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@nelvioprincipi7900 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo!!

@glennzanotti3346 2 жыл бұрын

That brought back memories. My build was very similar to yours, but smaller. Mine was 4X8 so I did not have to join any plywood. My hatch was built almost exactly like yours. It was more flexible than I wanted, but it worked. I used similar side doors, too, but they had larger windows. Insulation was not an issue, since I live and camped in the South. However, I built an air-conditioner into my teardrop using a cheap, 5,000 BTU "window shaker." I can't sleep if it is 85 degrees in my camper. From the outside, you could not tell it was air-conditioned, except for a couple of marine vents for intake and exhaust to the condenser fan/coil. I used FRP instead of metal for my skin. Not something I would do again, but it was cheap, and it worked. I used my teardrop to sleep in, and the galley to cook in. That's all. It was my comfortable "tent on wheels."

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

You said it perfectly! A tent on wheels. We love how it forces us to stay outside but at night when you have a bed to sleep in, in the middle of nowhere, it changes everything. We were tent campers for so long and can’t imagine going back. Where did you put the AC and how did you drain the condensation? We’re in The South as well. Camping without AC is not an option July/August!

@jodywade5617 10 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@benjaminwood2482 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive.

@johndong5958 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@marcteleki2801 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks

@missyannp36 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved watching this video. Makes me want to build my own so badly but I'm disabled and I don't see it happening. I was thinking about getting a little fixer upper to try to do myself, but I would love something light for me to tow myself. I hate asking for help. I want to do everything myself, but I do not think I can build this myself. I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and buy one so I can hit the open open rode. I've learned that life is too short, and too much I haven't seen. I want to get out there. Thank you for the inspiration. It's the perfect size.

@WanderTears Жыл бұрын

Thank you! These little campers are life changing. You have everything you need to go anywhere, and you are correct - there is so much to see and do! Let me know how I can help you get into one!

@suvratrai 2 жыл бұрын

Wow,, that was some serious effort. The end result was really nice. Happy memories!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! yes we have had some great trips in it. Currently on our way back from a 5000 mile trip!

@Freedog423 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video it has inspired me to start building one love that u hand did it with jig saw and not a cnc

@gregoryfortenberry741 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty badass folks

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate it! Thank you for watching.

@RavensEyeOffroad Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@ellegei8912 2 жыл бұрын

Highly impressive, keep up the good work 👍 Long live to your channel.

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@arunpai2270 2 жыл бұрын

Amongst so many videos and books - this build is the most descriptive and inspiring build. Will be my reference video when I start my build next month! Would be really helpful if you could include a list of tools used in the build in the description

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words. We do have plans for this specific model. Slightly different (simpler) build method but all the tools, materials and cut lists are included. Check them out on the website wandertears.com/diy-plans. We have had many people get it done in less than 4 months. No experience needed.

@mi1stormilst 3 жыл бұрын

This video made me realize if I ever MADE a teardrop camper myself it would like much much much worse. Very nice job it is quality looking and I bet people would pay good money for one of their own.

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! If you would like to make one yourself we do have plans for our camper!

@mohamedzulkifly8966 3 жыл бұрын

Hope to see more of this.

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

We have more coming. Anything in particular you’d like to see?

@corneliushoward4343 2 жыл бұрын

That turnt out nice

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@FateLobby 2 жыл бұрын

You are crazy good!! This is mind blowing, seriously!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was definitely a challenge!

@h.muller259 3 жыл бұрын

Very, very good - professionell - better as from factory! RESPECT!!!

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!

@jeannemarlene 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous

@garryperrin2408 2 жыл бұрын

very enjoyable lots good stuff!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@1980pichy 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! It fantastic. 👍👍👍

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alejo4921 2 жыл бұрын

un trabajo hecho con un nivel de detalle increíble !!! es una belleza esa mini camper!!!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@mariosanto3757 Жыл бұрын

Hola buen día, Felicitaciones a ambos, quedó espectacular prolijo 100 puntos.

@donny9531 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done, looks very professional.

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We took our time trying make it right.

@travlinbeerinc6629 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and beautiful build. Hoping to start my first in next couple months. Thanks for sharing.

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! let me know if I can help!

@travlinbeerinc6629 3 жыл бұрын

subscribed here and following on Insta. will be reaching out I am sure. thanks!

@lewiscowden9731 2 жыл бұрын

I too have watched a lot of these videos and I must say you're one is by far a more superior trailer than I have tuhvb

@lewiscowden9731 2 жыл бұрын

Your trailer is a more superior than any I have seen yet. She is absolutely amazing 👏 👌I really hope you all have many many more holidays inside your awesome wee glamping van. l👌👌👌🌹🌹🌹

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It has literally changed our lives since building it!

@NerdrageHockey 2 жыл бұрын

Great workmanship, awesome end result. But by far the best aspect of this video for me is that Macho Man tank top. Makes me want a Slim Jim.

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

lol Im glad you enjoyed it. Some people thought I was wearing Paige's shirt haha. No just a cool walmart tank.

@user-xj1ly8fe2f Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your brollan art

@WanderTears Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@ferdiefunes8854 3 жыл бұрын

This is impressive. Great work. 👍

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Ohsage1111 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. I learned a lot watching this. I appreciate you!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you got something out of it.

@danyheinze 3 жыл бұрын

Great vídeo!!

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@pmd9136 3 жыл бұрын

Damn you guys work fast. Great video! 👍

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sirrrr

@tylerworrell7807 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Awesome work. Truly talented my man!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@hayderhayder3991 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful work thank you for your efforts !!!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ronpro4 3 жыл бұрын

We love your video and we love your teardrop! Looking forward to more videos, keep um coming! Thank you!

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We have a lot of content to put out so hopefully we can get them out every week or so! Let us know if you have anything you’d like to see more of.

@Jeb531 3 жыл бұрын

Looks really good.

@WanderTears 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@davidmuir6849 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic ,thanks for sharing . I'm looking at making a tear drop camper for my honda goldwing motorcycle ,this has given me the incentive to start Many thanks Dave from Scotland near St Andrews

@davidmuir6849 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a website I can download the plans? Thanks Dave

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! It’s a very fulfilling achievement. We sell these plans on our website wandertears.com. It weights about 1200 lbs so I fear it may be too heavy.

@georgesmith4509 2 жыл бұрын

A really great demo. No long winded preamble about what you where supposed to be demonstrating. Even using speed up video it still had enough visual info to show your method, great. More You tubers should do this instead of being a talking head. I've watched a lot of supposed builds that don't actually show anything. Your video is a beauty. thanks. I did turn the music off.

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you!