How to Build a Travel Trailer - The Most Common Questions for My DIY Camper Build

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2 жыл бұрын

This video will address some of the most common questions I have received so far. I will answer them the best I can and I hope it helps you with understanding the build.
Also I will announce the winner of my bushcraft knife giveaway at the end of the video.
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@Masterchief68 Жыл бұрын

👍 impressed with your attention to galvanic corrosion, most would not have thought of it! Kudos!

@DrenalinAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@FireandIceOutdoorGear 2 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing Scott! Congratulations Ben!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Kld4402 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Scott on the trailer build and the new subscribers! Congrats Ben on the win!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@chrisbowschar4395 2 жыл бұрын

Everything looks great, I looked at a few of your trailer build videos. I'm actually been building one similar. I'm making mine with a ramp door in the back. So I can load a 4 wheeler or snowmobile. I wish I could up load pics of what I've done so far.

@bentobin8121 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the knife! I can’t wait it take it on many adventures! Love your videos and I am looking forward to Eddie being completed!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Ben. Safe travels.

@oldschoolboyscout 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats to Ben.

@johnnySMALLpepper 2 жыл бұрын

YOUR SKILLS AND PATIENCE ARE AWESOME. TO ME, THE RESEARCH MUST HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANT UNLEAS YOU HAD A RESOURCE THAT COACHED YOU ON SOME OF THIS. IF NOT, WOW. THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it 👍

@michelbelanger798 9 ай бұрын

I saw your video on building the shower. I was curious how you manage grey water. Great videos, I am from Saguenay QC and build a white fishing/camping trailer.

@dalelange9515 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Scott! Give you all the credit in the world! It would take me forever to do that project. I would over analyze everything!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@robertortega8093 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen a video on a small teardrop being pulled by a bicycle: That made me wonder if a trailer in your choice be sized down safely to be pulled safely by a motor cycle of approximately a 1000 cc to as low as 750 cc. Harley make a street-able motor cycle that is rated at 750 cc. Of course output would need to be for at least half or 3/4 out put range of 750 cc, so as to not wear out motor cycles life.

@missannie8012 Жыл бұрын

Super nice. Great Job.

@robh4042 2 жыл бұрын

Doing a great job!

@KungFuKendoll234 2 жыл бұрын

I thought you were filming in apt or room in a house , thats how amazing it looks to me. Cant wait to see whats next. And CONGRATS to BEN Luckeeeeeeeeee like Napoleon Dynamite says. What a cool gift that you can literally turn into a heirloom to pass down to your kids. Good stuff

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@donj.giovanni7551 2 жыл бұрын

Again what an impressive accomplishment. Question: why leaf spring axle, not TORSION axle. Why single axle, not dual axles?

@mid-lifecrisisadventures3509 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Scott, your very talented and smart. I’m watching all your vids. Greetings from Pittsburgh.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John 👍

@1TexasKid 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏼 You do what you think is right for you. I hear that you should not sacrifice on the towing attachment. Weight distribution is key to towing & safety. I’m sure you already know that. Maybe that is why your viewers are concerned about building materials, methods, etc… Just know that seeing you take on this task encourages other to do the same.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@rossmoore9438 2 жыл бұрын

This was an excellent series watching the trailer evolve from the ground up 👍👍👍👍👍

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@donhiscock6933 2 жыл бұрын

Grate video Scot looking forward to seeing you take it camping

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@robertortega8093 2 жыл бұрын

Your plans for this build is all on the spot engineering. But have seen a hand sketched blue- print of outside perimeters and can see the basic size of welded frame (because of my fortunate, welding experience) and understand your reason for 2 by 2 but understand usage in spots of 2 by 4s and of course the light weight stryo for heat and weight. I personally, only an opinion, think that your approached to the build is, in a fabulous way, minus: A very thought out blue print. Sometimes designers and/or drafters have good intentions: Although, get a dimension wrong and adjustments, by builder, is necessary to complete. It is sad, when this happens, because, in general its the builders fault for not completing on time, even if builder follows to the tee, drafters blueprint. It is great to see how you accomplished your build by solving outer deminision first, second live inside comfortably by have previous knowledge of outside survival techniques, which you incorporated into the sum design of "Eddie!" Seeing Scott, one of your friends, is cool. One other idea? To prevent theft of trailer, would an extension that is removable hitch to defend against possible theft. A hitch that slides into frame and is locked into place with locking strong pins, and using bolts seems like a safety pulling hazard.

@RawRawly 2 жыл бұрын

Didn’t you say you weren’t a handy man a few videos back?? I beg to differ, Edward is looking incredible

@johntatman9168 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott thanks for the info. Having converted a cargo trailer I suspect you will need to upgrade the axle. It's surprising how heavy these things can get. We only have a couple of ins companies that will cover any type of rv in the US so that seems pretty typical. Love the build and have often thought about doing one myself but at 70 just doing the conversion was quite the project so I think I'll leave this to you young guys. Looking forward to your next video.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@donaldmalak8261 2 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown of everything good explaining where you're at at this time where it's been and where it's going pretty much and to say something you really didn't plan on building one from scratch Eddie was supposed to be just a project but he became so much more. When you're done you have to put the name Eddie on that trailer somewhere where everyone can see it keep up the good work my friend love watching the progress and your other stuff you had a great Canadian Thanksgiving can't wait for the next one 👍👍😃

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donald

@DrMott 2 жыл бұрын

So enjoyable to see these videos!! I now need to get to work on my trailer.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

You should!

@ireneburke1732 2 жыл бұрын

Great info Scott. As you know, or maybe you don't, I sit on pins and needles waiting for an update on Eddie. Can't wait for the electrical part of the build. Thanks for the update.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

@NorthernRetreat 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting info, can't wait to see it in the woods.👍

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@budtate401 2 жыл бұрын

Great job

@chrisc0276 2 жыл бұрын

looking good Scott!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@kekoamaunakea4473 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Scott!!! Yeah I’ve got a few projects need to get done by Christmas.🤟😉🤙🏾🤎💪🏾ML&Aloha Bra!! Your Boy Kekoa&Ohana. Aka Duke.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays!

@85square 2 жыл бұрын

I work at a company that builds aluminum truck bodies and we use stainless screws in all the aluminum panels, on the real old trucks that are 20+ years old you sometimes see a little corrosion around the screws but it's not bad.

@scotthansen2471 2 жыл бұрын

What are your internal interior plans? Bath, toilet, sink, water storage, black water, heat?

@nightvan4427 2 жыл бұрын

Well done I am ready to be on the trip with you Sir

@tmstr3696 2 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your 'Eddie' videos today. My question is... How did you determine the CG - Center of gravity for the trailer? BTW, good stuff. I am really enjoying your 'Eddie' series.

@Fuh-Qu 2 жыл бұрын

Metal studs are a lot thinner than the steel you used for your trailer. It’s lighter and stronger than wood and it also gets screwed in. Just FYI. Great build.

@wkw4095 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe consider buffing the aluminum siding instead of wrapping

@Bewefau Жыл бұрын

Where do you buy the metal?

@frank_III 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a brake for bending the metal?

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

No, but I have a friend who does :)

@BraxxJuventa 2 жыл бұрын

It says ELECTRICAL contact. There is no electricity on the screws right? So don't worry! 👍😁

@FRUGALWITHJOHN 2 жыл бұрын

Wrong, the two metals create the electricity, it also needs water, but then again there is water in humidity. Galvanic corrosion does not occur when dissimilar metals are completely dry. Steel and aluminum is really bad, stainless steel and aluminum not so bad, the steel you put in your door may cause a problem. Nice build