Part 2: How To Build a DIY Teardrop Trailer Time-lapse

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Part 2 is here! In this video, we show our DIY teardrop camper from adding aluminum and doors, to finishing the hatch.
As always, let us know if you have any questions! We have dedicated our time to helping others get in a teardrop trailer and on the road asap, through helping DIYers and building custom campers for those that don’t want to.
Happy building!
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!)
Check out Part 1 here:
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Website:
wandertears.com
Our 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:
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
Trailer Frame:
We used the Harbor Freight 5x8 Ironton trailer frame. We did make some modifications so it would work without camper design. We added 2” spacers and 15” wheels and moved the axle back a few inches to account for the added weight in the rear.

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@grdelawter4266 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job! I’ll absolutely love how you have a door on each side. This thing is built with such precision and attention to detail that I am astounded! I would love to see you put this video together volume one and volume two in a slower format where you’re detailing what you’re doing how you’re doing it and what considerations you’re making for that particular task. Thank you

@freedompanda9438 2 жыл бұрын

The ending was beautiful 😂 You guys work well together, fun video!

@rdman2wo 2 жыл бұрын

This was bloody unbelievable! Great job!

@Uncle_brandoo Жыл бұрын

the best diy teardrop build video out there! Thank you guys! Keep up the good work!

@NikeMS11 Жыл бұрын

Excellent build! So impressed! Enjoyed watching the process. Thank you.

@farnorthpicker56 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive build! You two make a great team! 😊👍

@767dag 2 жыл бұрын

amazing professionally done !!

@babaganoosh1969 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that turned out amazing

@michaelashcraft8569 Жыл бұрын

So cool, a Camper for short people, who knew !!!

@jltillett 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job!

@donaldshattock6414 5 ай бұрын

Great craftsmanship!!!! Well done both of you!

@WanderTears 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@thatcheapguy525 Жыл бұрын

really beautiful work. I'm truly astounded by the accuracy of your free-hand cutting and by all the layering involved

@Crimeanland Жыл бұрын

Молодцы ребята!!!!!! Просто супер!!!!!!!!!! Я уважаю людей - романтиков и трудяг которые стремятся все сделать сами -настроить качество жизни своими руками . Вы молодцы!!!! Я тоже строю нам с женой кемпер и тоже мечтаю на нем путешествовать по родному Крыму

@felixcat9318 2 жыл бұрын

It has been a real pleasure to see the construction of this very good looking travel cabin! I particularly respected your meticulously precise attention to detail and very high standards of workmanship, which are apparent wherever the eye settles on your beautifully constructed and presented home on the road. Your build radiates craftsmanship and high quality, and puts many of the commercially manufactured ones to shame. Many viewers will be hugely inspired to consider the construction of their own, and will attempts to emulate your outstanding build quality, subscribed.

@juancarlosperessutti3960 2 жыл бұрын

Excelente trabajo. Felicitaciones. Desde Rep. Argentina saludos!!

@simonschuh5283 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome build love it

@willrobertson14 2 жыл бұрын

That’s absolutely beautiful. Impressive work!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This one wasn’t too difficult either

@karlalton3170 2 жыл бұрын

What a team 😁 Awesome build mate well impressed and attention to detail great job 😁😁🤘🤘🤘🤘

@nene151969 7 ай бұрын

Amazing job guys

@georgebush2798 2 жыл бұрын

Well planned project, some work gone in there

@ParentsandProjects 2 жыл бұрын

This trailer turned out so good!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@antonioguevara4188 7 ай бұрын

Okay. You could start building mine next. Great video

@ericruiz2174 2 жыл бұрын

This is our next step!!!🤗

@lvwrx 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Great job guys

@dennybeard3451 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job 👍👍👍

@shabbirhussain8760 Жыл бұрын

Wow excellent job ❤❤

@edwinmoore4560 Жыл бұрын

Good job guys

@wangofree Жыл бұрын

Looks factory. Excellent craftsmanship.

@WanderTears Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MudrikY 2 жыл бұрын

Good job!

@oldboots75 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful

@luishernandez5732 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@KingKing-rg8tv Жыл бұрын

Wow! Because of you I am now dreaming to built same. Good job

@WanderTears Жыл бұрын

You can do it! Our plans can help if you need a place to start or help along the entire way.

@KingKing-rg8tv Жыл бұрын

@@WanderTears Thanks you sir Appreciated

@jerryhartlein 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice....a good team....team work!!!!!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Lol thank you!

@doctrinexe Жыл бұрын

que hermoso trabajo gente!!

@stevecuthbert8856 2 жыл бұрын

Love it.

@rubengec1180 Жыл бұрын

Exelente video!

@1cosmocat Жыл бұрын

Excellent

@jamieparslow-williams7567 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work! A great attention to detail, makes me want to build one 🙂

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

We highly recommend it! We can help you get it done too!

@user-jh5fx3fw5x Жыл бұрын

@@WanderTears في أي دولة أنتم ؟

@swisscaddycamper6395 2 жыл бұрын

Building Time? Great Job!

@alexwashington1722 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, you are really cool! Thanks!

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@justinboone1296 Жыл бұрын

i like the build! no gloves with the aluminum stresses me out though 😂

@WanderTears Жыл бұрын

😂 It’s not too sharp! Thanks for watching!

@roadtripmitch 3 ай бұрын

Excellent! Courious about the weight? Safe Travels!

@WanderTears 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! This one ended up weighing about 900 lbs.

@TreDeuce-qw3kv 3 ай бұрын

Note to other builders; Side metal should be applied first, then roof metal leaving about 3/8" to 1/2" overhang(depends on Drip Mold size). Apply sealant tape to edge of side at roof line, then hammer form overhanging roof metal over tape and side and staple. When applying Drip Mold, use more sealant tape This way you get a double sealant tape and a weather metal wrap over side. You should also use a wicking barrier under the metal. like Tyvek or even 15# felt as wood rot will occur at metal to wood contact due to internal condensation. Be extra careful sealing all openings and seams as vacuum* can draw moisture into the structure. Porch or epoxy paint should be applied to the bottom side and edges of the floor before applying to frame. *Vacuum @ road speeds can be quite high, particularly at the rear and hatch area. Pressure at the front can push moisture in assisted by any interior vacuum.

@WanderTears 3 ай бұрын

That’s definitely one way to do it.

@Abrunito 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing by Argentina congratulacion

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ffc3476 Жыл бұрын

Nice Be well be safe

@sergiomunoz7110 Жыл бұрын

Excelente trabajo! Felicidades! Quizás ya les han preguntado por planos y partes utilizada, tienen algún plano o lista de materiales? Que tenga un costo! Saludos!

@rayoliveira3325 2 жыл бұрын

muito bom seus trabalhos parabéns

@marcelodeoliveiracosta2106 2 жыл бұрын

Não importa o Canal e de qual país ele é. Sempre haverá um brazuca nos comentários.

@mvmc1607 11 ай бұрын

@DadeCameron Жыл бұрын

Wow! Beautiful workmanship🦾🦾🦾 yal use that butyl tape for sealing? Corner trim that bends, guessing aluminum as well? Woah I could afford to have yal bulls me but I have do myself. Plus kinda what I do. Great work! Man yal are a team fosho!! Such a great idea for folks don’t want to drive a big rv!! 🦾🦾🦾

@alexdesslin Жыл бұрын

encore une création lourde.... ils ne connaissent pas le dibon, beaucoup plus léger !!!!

@fawzii3369 2 жыл бұрын

Salam très confortable bonne route enchallah

@HeinerStorch 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid and job well done. How thick is the alu sheet? What kind of frame do you use to get the doors waterproof?

@karolstruck9822 2 жыл бұрын

You kids did a great job. I call everyone kid's as we are all children of the earth. What was the time and caust of the build?

@sotelon9955 Жыл бұрын

where did you get the side door from and what are its dimensions would love to know for my build. great job btw love the build

@edsoncreative6038 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks saludos de peru te invito a conocer mi ciudad y construir campers.

@caliplumber7553 Жыл бұрын

At 2:33, you added corner trim. What did you use? Looks like aluminum angle. If so, how did you bend it? Awesome video. Thanks.

@MiguelPalaviccini 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh yeah! Thanks for sharing the process. Video for electrical coming up? ;)

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Haha we will try to put one together in the next few weeks or so. What else would you like to see?

@The85F0X 2 жыл бұрын

@@WanderTears I would like to see the addition of your electric also. Also, could you eventually, after a few trips, do a video of what you would change?

@gabypapp7972 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. What síze is it?

@leerussell2816 Жыл бұрын

Great build, curious to see what it weighs now it’s finished?

@elmeradams8781 Жыл бұрын

They said about 900lbs

@mikmiklicayan4483 Жыл бұрын

How much would something like this cost? Beautiful construction!

@douggraham5812 2 жыл бұрын

Important tip for working with aluminum: Always smooth cut edges, always deburr all holes. Not only does this help keep the edges from slicing your hands, but sharp edges in aluminum sheet are places where stress cracks can start.

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@Xerphinal 2 жыл бұрын

@@WanderTears ridgid has a sheer head attachment for their multi tool, works wonders, alot less noise than jig saw.

@jershaus Жыл бұрын

DA sand the aluminum down, and polish it to a mirror finish!

@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594 Жыл бұрын

Nice clean build, N0T un-necessariy complicated with junk you don't really need , just to make a show case !

@WanderTears Жыл бұрын

Love this!

@Mocho49 Жыл бұрын

Good evening from Argentina, what is the name of the external aluminum profile that joins the roof with the side?

@clayparkman 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Looks awesome. Any idea what the dry weight is?

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Dry weight is around 850lbs.

@pepijnham371 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Do you maybe have a link to which doors you guys used? Having a hard time finding one that's similar

@Matcom1300 2 жыл бұрын

What thickness aluminum sheets are you using?

@bikeman9419 2 жыл бұрын

Way cool! What’s your next project? maybe a spaceship.

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Have you been reading my journal?

@user-ge3cj2qy2i 8 ай бұрын

Hello, great work!!! do you have an idea of the time you spent to complete this project?

@WanderTears 8 ай бұрын

This one we built in a month or two. Probably 160 hours or so.

@EduardoJimenez-rk8nw 6 ай бұрын

👍👍

@mikaylacastro7655 2 жыл бұрын

hi, what is the material used for the siding? @wandertears

@terrykozie4488 11 ай бұрын

Actually my hammer is gone........ Well I got some rocks 😂😂😂

@daltonx6177 2 жыл бұрын

Superb project, guys ! 🙂 How much does it weigh empty ?

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This one only weighs around 900lbs!

@robertatencio9928 2 жыл бұрын

That is amazing, great job! May ask how much did the material cost? I think some of those tear drop trailers are really pricey and yours look just as good. Once again great job.

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Well we do build and sell these full time now. The cost to do it yourself has significant savings, however, it’s just what you’re comfortable with. We also have plans to help DIYers build this specific model and our popular Vaga model. Check them out on our website. But to answer your question, I think the materials on this one cost around $5k. Prices have gone up since then (March 2021 is when we built it)

@gregflores8959 Жыл бұрын

@@WanderTears How can I contact you, I am in the market for something similar.

@WanderTears Жыл бұрын

@@gregflores8959 you can email us at daniel@wandertears.com

@nelmarflorez5077 Жыл бұрын

Hello there. Great job!!. Where did you get the aluminum angle trim?. I've been wanting to build something similar, but I can't find the trim to finish the edge.

@WanderTears Жыл бұрын

It’s called RV corner insert trim. You can find it through Recpro or Vintage Technologies.

@ElCatrinMuerto 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Charlie Brown's teacher at the end there.

@joediduch5457 Жыл бұрын

Looks great! How do you water proof the underside of the floor?

@deanlewis1650 Жыл бұрын

A good epoxy paint would do the job

@runlikeachicken 2 жыл бұрын

I see a map with places you visit inside the garage. It looks great to place inside the camper. Is this something that can be purchase online or did you purchase from a a store?

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

You can purchase the map on our website here: wandertears.com/merch/p/usa-galley-map

@monkfry Жыл бұрын

Ballpark cost of this exact model to buy? You two put some quality work and effort into this product, unlike 90% of the trailers on the road. Excellent teamwork. 👍

@WanderTears Жыл бұрын

Thank you! To build this yourself it will cost roughly $5-7k. A lot depends on suppliers in your area for aluminum and lumber. And the electronics you put in.

@monkfry Жыл бұрын

@@WanderTears Looks like you guys use decent materials in addition to caring about what your producing. I meant how much would the trailer in the video cost if we bought it from you?

@jaredbailey4599 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed your The Hub T-shirt. Brevard, NC?

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! One of our favorite spots! We’re not from there but we love Pisgah.

@lverrett5582 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the trailer dimensions is needed for this plan?

@Rastafarai805 Жыл бұрын

...without painting, spraying or treating any of the wood?

@pitbulldaddy7838 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to know the cost to build that trailer? thanks

@enriquegarcia8453 2 жыл бұрын

Que tal estoy en cdmx te sigo hace varios meses me puedes contestar en español?? Quiero saber acerca del material

@zz-top161 2 жыл бұрын

Идея шикарная,об этом все мечтают!!!!!!!!!!!🥺🤔но у нас туалет на улице😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄мы в каменном веке!😄😄😄но юмора у нас не занимать👍

@mannyeramirez 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of brad nails are you using?? I’m having a hard time figuring that out

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Just normal 18ga Brad nails. And also narrow staples if we need an extra bit of grab.

@jeremiahlaney3112 11 ай бұрын

hi i’m 18 and i’m trying to do this with my dads old trailer that’s been sitting out i wanna be able to do this but its really hard by myself and i i’m gonna try this but if anyone could say any tips or any help i’d really appreciate it

@gvet47 2 жыл бұрын

Did I miss how you weather protected the wood bottom of the trailer? Aluminum skin too?

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

We use fence paint and rv underlayment under the floor. Aluminum would work too but we like to run the underlayment up the sides.

@laurentvienne9816 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice, do you have an idea when the Metric DIY plan will be released ? (thanks in advance)

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The metric plans for this one are on my list. I will try to get them finished up in the next week or so.

@laurentvienne9816 2 жыл бұрын

@@WanderTears kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLKifKx2st3WnWg.html

@laurentvienne9816 2 жыл бұрын

watch around 7 minutes what he did for the floor, some idea for you, what do you think

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

@@laurentvienne9816 yeah I saw this video a several months ago. His design is incredible! I wish I had the training to engineer such a camper.

@pamodipoppy Жыл бұрын

Is there a reason you chose aluminum siding as opposed to painting it? Could you use another metal like copper?

@WanderTears Жыл бұрын

Aluminum is lightweight, durable and fairly cheap - between $100-180 a sheet. Copper would be so neat if you’re okay spending $1000 on the sheets.

@VTGalinAZ 8 ай бұрын

I see what new teardrops cost, how much did it cost to build your own?

@jameslee2795 2 жыл бұрын

Is it enough to add rv sealant only on the outside perimeter of the aluminum before adhering it to the sides and roof?

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

We use butyl tape under the trim which does most of the sealing up.

@Captcarbide 2 жыл бұрын

@@WanderTears I don't think it's a question of sealing. Is that enough to hold the aluminum sheet to the wood?

@crgoodwin601 Жыл бұрын

Do you need to waterproof the underside of the trailer or is it just plywood exposed?

@WanderTears Жыл бұрын

We waterproof it with fence paint and RV underlayment.

@fijinelsonq Жыл бұрын

Is the aluminum for looks or any particular reason?

@WanderTears Жыл бұрын

It waterproofs the exterior

@Chemist1076 2 жыл бұрын

Why not just keep in wood without aluminum? Either painted wood with epoxy paint of nicely stained and covered in clear polyurethane?

@chadzappa4045 Жыл бұрын

Because it doesn’t look as nice

@Ucey365 2 жыл бұрын

Name of the playlist?

@goodwaterhikes Жыл бұрын

👍👍😊😊☮☮

@kr5289 2 жыл бұрын

Where did u get the aluminum?

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

We got it through SAF.com based out of Atlanta.

@mathildeseiferlein4538 2 жыл бұрын

How much does this trailer weight ?

@WanderTears 2 жыл бұрын

This one weighs around 900lbs.

@terrykozie4488 11 ай бұрын

Lol I know I could but don't have most of the tools I've seen you use, all I got is a hammer and a box of nails😂😂😂