How to Build a Travel Trailer - DIY Framing and Aluminum Sheeting Installation

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2 жыл бұрын

This is episode #7 of the Eddie series. In this video I pick up where I left of on the basic framing. The fenders get built and installed along with some unique stabilizer jack brackets. I then complete the framing and install the aluminum exterior sheeting.
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@---rb7ug 2 жыл бұрын

i had drenched the frame and aluminium and the pywood with linseed oil good against water and rust and is natural. everywhere on the trailer. the best is to bath the wood in a big bath tub/container full of linseed oil and it will never rot. as long as possible. mix linseed oil with a bit balsamic turpentine and the wood will absorb it even better.

@---rb7ug 2 жыл бұрын

and the linseed oil still let the wood breathe and harmonize with the weather changes dryness of the air.

@---rb7ug 2 жыл бұрын

spray the inside of the metalframe with linseeed oil too. often the metal rot from the inside out...

@Cactuscam329 5 ай бұрын

Your meticulous work and patience is to be highly commended. Great job.

@Masterchief68 Жыл бұрын

👍. Stop saying your not a pro! Your doing a much better job than any “PRO” would do! You da man!

@DrenalinAdventures Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@debbiegoble9836 Ай бұрын

Looks like a pro to me...

@chriswolfe6228 2 жыл бұрын

As a guy in his twenties who lives with his brother and had our apartment burn down and then was kicked out of our second apartment for the simple reason of the landlord wanting to give the place to her friends. You sir have saved our lives!!!🙏 I've never been unemployed but I've ended up homeless 4 times and I'm done with that. Thank you so much for these videos.

@dwrivers47 2 жыл бұрын

I truly appreciate your attention to detail. Lots of research and hard work going into this trailer. Eddie will be far better than any trailer one could buy. One day you’ll be sitting by the lake staring at him saying ‘Yup I built that 😊’

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I hope so! Thanks Derek.

@dbru2650 Жыл бұрын

I watch a lot of videos and it's nice to see one where someone actually knows how, or when, to use, and adjust, the clutch on their drill correctly. It's refreshing to actually see (or hear) someone who knows how to use one as you do. Great job on your camper by the way.

@maakuw 2 жыл бұрын

Another EXCELLENT episode, thanks for your hard work!

@bradbandemer5845 2 жыл бұрын

Your DIY details of how and why make the difference Scott. Another well crafted tutorial in the books.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad.

@kennethbaker8002 2 жыл бұрын

this is so freaking cool man. Thank you for putting this together for all of us!

@patrickrooney5130 Жыл бұрын

I am really looking forward to seeing the next video. Brilliant job. and it looks class.

@BL-no7jp Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely the best video for the DYI mobile tiny home/camper. ❣️

@DrenalinAdventures Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@Trendsetta68 2 жыл бұрын

Looooove it, excellent job...I also love the use of the caulking...you can never have enough protection! 😇👍🏼

@stevewicker984 Жыл бұрын

Great job! Love watching your build videos!

@KLUJICS Жыл бұрын

Super efficient build and design! Congrats!

@earthenergyhex 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the wheel wells, they turned out nice!!!

@mtendelemagondo9197 11 ай бұрын

Deeper thinkers and credible work

@WRC989 2 жыл бұрын

Man this is coming together great! Its going to be fun to see the adventures you take with it! Good work!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@mikemckinley1031 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome better built then some trailers I like how you go into detail on what you’re doing on your trailer I wish more people would do that too can’t wait till your next video stay safe have a great week here from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@JeffWinter1 2 жыл бұрын

Trailer is coming along nicely. 👍

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@suhailhabibzadah8634 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good Scott! 🙂

@BraxxJuventa 2 жыл бұрын

Great progress Scott! Well done! 👍😁

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@chopsu123 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see it fished and in action!!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@patbeaudoin4237 2 жыл бұрын

Great job such attention to detail it will be a well built trailer looking forward to the future camping trips. 🙂🇨🇦👍

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat

@websurferlady6223 2 жыл бұрын

This is very practical! All of the camera shots must take a lot of time. Thank you!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@johnnySMALLpepper 2 жыл бұрын

GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK. TRAILER LOOKING GOOD.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@stevezeppieri 2 жыл бұрын

Loved watching this Scott. God bless buddy. Looks amazing. Love the Eddie shirt!!!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Steve.

@Llamadosalvaje Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@michaelverbeek7545 2 жыл бұрын

It's looking great!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@tedsamuels3203 2 жыл бұрын

This trailer is going to be awesome and I love how this guy built everything with perfection. I wish all camping trailers were put together as good this one PERFECT.

@starlightsunsets 2 жыл бұрын

The build is looking great. Ready to see the adventures with the new rig. I really appreciate how you pay such attention to the details and thinking ahead of how water/moisture will enter. The fitted sheets of aluminum around the bottom of the floor should make your trailer last a long time. Great job explaining every step of the build and why each step is important.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@boulevard8085 Жыл бұрын

Yo thank you Jesus,at one stage you learn and now you are a master builder,creator juices of the creator is in us we can do all things in Christ who strengthens us,thank you very much!!

@jacknobrex 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 😮 looking really awesome 👏

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@maikoutside 2 жыл бұрын

This comes to shape very nicley! Looking forward to the next episodes! Greetings from Germany

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. 👍

@rboydsmith1 2 жыл бұрын

You do nice work. Very professional. I also enjoy your video presentation. Its a refreshing change from the average verbal slang used by others.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@Tribble6hatch 2 жыл бұрын

im still baffled ! coolest stuff if seen in a long time :D

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jasondunlap4942 2 жыл бұрын

You're getting close. Keep us posted!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Will do!

@mrdavidurquhart 2 жыл бұрын

Managing all this work without a second set of hands helping fulltime is extra impressive.

@dianevillemaire8286 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job

@wattienewton5447 2 жыл бұрын

Back again Eddie I see you're making great road's ahead mate dad's doing a great job of sealing and overlapping yer panels you'll not suffer a damp bum , your looking very good, Catch you in a bit cheers.

@monkusbee 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, quality work!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@catherinetalarski9249 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Now that's a very nice looking camper. You've done an excellent job. Can't wait to see how well you'll design and construct the interior. Thanks Scott for sharing.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@tennyis28 2 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Rasul.Honda56 11 ай бұрын

Nice work man 👍

@ambassadorforjesuschrist5933 Жыл бұрын

Very nice work...looks substantially better than the factory! I think I like it with the black and stainless steel without any additional paint. Again nice work my friend!

@douglasscott5003 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good.

@jessiemartinez7681 2 жыл бұрын

you have some awesome friends!

@samc705 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Scott.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam

@platinumpowerwashing8035 Жыл бұрын

Love what your doing I would love to make one of those myself to live in unfortunately I’m stuck in hard times and have to continue to live in my car good work though really like the finished product.

@tenminutetokyo2643 2 жыл бұрын

That’s nuts!

@williamdonnelly798 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good my friend. Just in time for steelhead and deer season!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

You got that right!

@ridhadababi5858 Жыл бұрын

Nice video as usual. Thanks for sharing. Good continuation.

@DrenalinAdventures Жыл бұрын

So nice of you

@Wim1975 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Scott, here in Holland almost everybody has a caravan!👍

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I can certainly see why.

@williampeck3824 5 ай бұрын

The details, cinematography, planning, and overall execution are greatly appreciated and well done. Regrettably, what's missing and probably most crucial is the cost. I'm not referring to the total build cost, but specifically, the expenses incurred each time you visited the metalworker for fabrication and welding. How much did each visit cost? What was the total amount on the invoices covering supplies, fabrication, and welding for this episode? Honestly, it gives the impression that money and time are not a concern or limitation in your life. However, for the rest of us (dare I say, for most of us), budgeting finances and managing time is a reality. You are not the only KZfaqr who overlooks this aspect, and some viewers may stop watching when they see the price of the steel in episode one of the build or the invoice from the team that handled most of the welding-surely, this had to be several hundred if not thousands of dollars. Would you object to sharing those invoices with us? Thank you either way. Sincerely and Respectfully, Bill

@PatrickCalhounforager 3 ай бұрын

Not meaning to be negative because the guy did such an awesome job. But he made some rather obvious mistakes. Mistakes: 1. Unless he's thinking his trailer will survive Armageddon, he put way too much steel in the frame and subframe. In RVs any way to use less material is done. I used to work at a mobile home manufacturing plant and mobile homes are put together exactly the same way he did it. (Except for the excessive over-engineering).

@ArielleViking 2 жыл бұрын

Your trailer is looking wonderful. 💯❤👍

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@survivalltsurvivallt6157 2 жыл бұрын

It looks amazing brother

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it

@lowbudgetoutdoorsman8415 2 жыл бұрын

Dang Buddy.... the build is coming along nice.... lookin great so far... not gonna lie, I am a touch jealous...cant wait to see how it turns out and see it out in the bush.... RESPECT FROM OREGON

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. If all goes well I'll be pulling it around Oregon in a few years.

@orlandovega8259 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELENTE TRABAJO.... YA QUIERO VERLO TERMINADO..😁👍

@mduduzimaseko-te6qk Жыл бұрын

Hi Eddie I am new on the block man. I am perplexed by such wisdom and creativity

@DrenalinAdventures Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@jeanlawson9133 Жыл бұрын

Awesome 😎 Thanks Appreciate you sharing your thoughts and experience really looks of quality....

@DrenalinAdventures Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@leonrojo2933 2 жыл бұрын

Excelente trabajo, felicitaciones.

@keninthekitchen1562 6 ай бұрын

Great video series! I cant wait to do my own one day. I'm learning while watching these videos that, I need more clamps :D also, I needs much more caulk for sealing!

@lpschick7237 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to finally get an update. I wondered if you changed your mine. Before long you will be able to take Eddie out for the first of many trips I’m sure .

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I can’t wait.

@jaifer1fernandez495 Жыл бұрын

Looking good ..

@timbarnett3898 2 жыл бұрын

I worked for gem top truck canopies, I could buy metal sheets to build camper! Because metal sweats bad, I put plastic sheeting over wood frame (moisture barrier). Then on outside of plastic sheet, I placed a flat washer on every metal skin screws, creating an air space, so any moisture could drain out, leaving bottom open for drainage! I learned another lesson: always keep weight down as much as possible! An with you diamond plate side your rigs going to be heavy, even before loading it with essentials! Are you sure you don't want that big white rear metal plate on hinges, an not glued down, to life as rain/sun guard? Something else I do, I cover all wood with black choking, so no wood visible, not just two thin beads.

@jonog5632 2 жыл бұрын

This has always been my thoughts. Especially notice how much a tin roof will condensate an drip without an building paper an eventually fks the paper anyways. So cause of that i couldnt see sense in skinning a teardrop or camper etc. Rather just paint the plywood probably got a better chance if done right a thinned oil sealer a a fill an sand then undercoat oil thrn sand then 3 top coats a acrylic. All the edges gapped up etc.

@user-wi7mn5uh3l 2 жыл бұрын

It's a good job! I want to see the camp with your dog in this car.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@GregRocheleau 2 жыл бұрын

Great job

@TheTarotProphetess 4 ай бұрын

I love this, Thank you!!!! I'm making me a smaller trailer barbershop❤❤❤❤❤

@DrenalinAdventures 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@robertortega8093 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool "EDDIE!"

@dalepoulette 2 жыл бұрын

I bet that thing will float on the water lol, good job man, love it.

@NorthernRetreat 2 жыл бұрын

Be no time before you're on the road to some great adventures!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@tazzieastwood2147 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. If you put studs the otherway more strength. But i must say awesome job so far.

@kekoamaunakea4473 2 жыл бұрын

How’d I miss this. Brother I’m sorry!! Great video “Craftsman “.📐🧰⚒🔧

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

All good. Thanks for always supporting my channel.

@jamesroberson4463 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Enjoy !!!

@Rodeo32145 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing like the flimsy stuff sold today. Great job!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@janetkoball44 Жыл бұрын

Eddie is looking great! I'm an older gal so I always need exact instructions for anything. I'm trying to make a camper out of an older cargo trailer, 6x12 and only 5 ft. 7" ceiling . I'm only 5' 5" so I'll be comfortable. See you on the next one. From Central Oklahoma.

@DrenalinAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks, good luck on your build.

@lemoinexavier 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Thx!

@andrlink 2 жыл бұрын

good job!

@supersymun 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! I’m debating using some old 4x8 corroplast to build in my 5x8 utility trailer. Nothin fancy, cus I have a camper already, just something for hunting camp.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@frankckowal1550 Жыл бұрын

This is very cool... go to check out those plans... Actually looking to build similar aluminum chassis for ebike need it lighter... Gd job!

@ccbb8955 Жыл бұрын

Maridadi sana!!! Hongera!

@philknapp5051 2 жыл бұрын

If you have ever experienced a flat on a trailer, the shredded rubber can destroy the fender. In this case it could take out the whole side of the trailer. Just a thought.

@brikshoe6259 2 жыл бұрын

I heard Winnebago has a hit out on this guy! 😎

@correctpolitically4784 Жыл бұрын

I totally gotta do this.

@dropndeal Ай бұрын

I know this comes late, but you’ll need to isolate the stainless bolts from the aluminum panels to mitigate galvanic corrosion. Especially in northern climates where road salts are used, and along coastal areas. The bolts must be totally isolated electrically from the aluminum.

@YahshuaLovesMe 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@samuelrasmussen1823 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say it looks great! Very well put together. My only concern or interest is the stainless fasteners on aluminum. That’s not a good mix for it does cause corrosion over time due to the two different metals reaction to each other.

@crustycurmudgeon2182 2 жыл бұрын

Was wondering the same thing. That's a definite "NO" in a marine environment. "Electrolysis" is the term I often hear about in this regard, and stainless is massively worse than even galvanized steel when it comes to corrosion issues.

@S14zenkiQs Жыл бұрын

Stainless and aluminum are fine together in this application, in fact most quality Aluminum trailer frames are bolted together with Stainless steel Hurk Bolts because welded joints fail far earlier.

@eutimiochavez415 2 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised the hoa didn’t complain about u working on you trailer in the front of your house !

@ST-fp1gw 2 жыл бұрын

FYI anyone who wishes to paint aluminum you really should use a self etching primer before actual paint, great job on your build looks good very methodically done

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Great point!

@speakthunderart5610 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@DanielSchmidt94521 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I am looking at building my own concession trailer and came across your video. I have no mechanical ability but I have friends that do. So, maybe they can help. Lol.

@MrMrsedz 2 жыл бұрын

Execelent, Thumbs up mate .. I'm doing one very similar in size .. Old skool size 12' x 7' with 59" sides ..the roof is hinged at the front and lifts up at an angle from the rear approx 28" to allow standing room at the rear end of the camper .. Basicaly a DIY version of the Complete Campsite Exodus 14, that was built here in Australia .. Also stealing your slide out sleeper box idea for my Hilux dual cab [ For Solo camping trips ] .. Following with interest

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@user-de5ou3fq7k Жыл бұрын

Браво парни, видно что вы в детстве играли в конструктор лего😎👍

@atmian Жыл бұрын

Great instructional video! What's the thickness of the aluminum sheets that go under the bottom plywood, facing the trailer frame?

@outsidewithstevep 2 жыл бұрын

Just a thought as I watch your incredible build. Using washers with your fasteners would help spread out the clamping force of them and perhaps might lessen the impact on the metal. Maybe applying some sealant to each bolt hole and screw hole. This might be over kill. BTW - Love your channel.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. If you're referring to the bolts I'm actually planning on that. I actually have to replace them with longer bolts but sometimes I just temporarily make do for the purpose of getting the video out. I will be making those changes.

@outsidewithstevep 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrenalinAdventures I apologize if my comment seamed negative. I really love your channel. Steve P from Hamilton.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@outsidewithstevep Not at all. Thanks for your support.

@RhumRunner41 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what style head you used to fasten your sheet metal to the frame, you should consider using truss or pan/washer head to distribute the force. My trailer had regular screws and the wind buffering vibration eventually cracked the metal around the head and was left with screws holding a dime sized piece of the sheet metal. Nice build. Thanks for sharing.

@maxparkin9277 3 ай бұрын

I respect your attention to detail, leading to good craftsmanship. I'm facing a project which may benefit from VHB tape. Are you happy with the longevity of bonding between wood and metal sheets on your projects?

@CanoehoundAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Still lookin good Scott

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis. How have you been?

@YYChinook 2 жыл бұрын

Welldone

@LorenzoCerezo Жыл бұрын

Gracias

@ExpediteTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good sir I’m from the Windsor Ontario area also I love the aluminum on the trailer will you be painting the whole trailer? Thanks for the video very enjoyable to watch I liked how you narrated the step-by-step 😎👍👍🇨🇦

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

The middle section will be covered in a vinyl wrap. Haven't designed it yet.

@user-rg7dl7pv4n 2 жыл бұрын

媽a媽

@ronintoecutter7690 2 жыл бұрын

Man, you are killing me with the black paint. I think I would have polished the aluminum and maybe sprayed on a clearcoat. But respectfully, that’s just me. When it comes to black paints, people paint motorcycles boats RVs and whatever they can’t think of a good color

@garethtompkins7232 Жыл бұрын

I'm in California it's 90 degrees, black is never the best option..

@mariovasquez6954 Жыл бұрын

Loving your videos, I'm getting ready to build myself a small trailer for weekend trips, I have a question what thickness is the frame tubing? I know the tongue tubing should be at least 2X2 with 1/4" thickness, I know this from past experiences in trailer building. Thanks in advance for your time...Mario