Thanks for checking out the video! Unfortunately, I didn't keep track of hours. Just worked on it as much as possible over a five month period. I spent about $4500. That includes a budget trailer and materials and leftovers from other builds. With a better trailer, better equipment and materials, it could easily be a $7 or $8k+ build. I had very limited finances so I had to use what I could barely afford.

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Until you just mentioned it, I had never heard of legionaires. I hope there's a product out there to put in the tanks that would sanitize them.

I'm very happy you liked the video and I greatly appreciate your time and the comments. I've enjoyed them.

Thanks for watching and for the question. Yes, it was 100% cost. My budget was extremely tight and I honestly didn't have the money for the build, so it was a huge gamble making the camper. If I didn't have a financial limitation, I would build it on a 6x10 trailer, I wouldn't use pine and I'd likely use a real RV air conditioner and better material throughout. And I'd hire an electrician haha!

@@mikekrabal Ok Cool.. That's what i figured .. AND you answered my other question about the A/C .. We can only go with what we can afford. .Well Done.. (Y)

@@RexCars1 I forgot to add that since the video has been released I've put a 3500lb axle and a set of radials on it. I didn't have the money for that before the video release, so I had to wait a few weeks for those upgrades.

Haha! I had to reopen the bottle of linseed oil to smell it. I didn't recall the smell while installing it. I'm not sure what the other stuff is.

Thanks for the audio feedback, too. It helps me know how to set up future videos.

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Thanks for watching! A lot of folks have expressed their concerns with acrylic, but I've yet to have any problems with it. I keep using it. Thanks for sharing that about your dad. What an awesome father!

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Thanks for having a look at the videos! That really means a lot and allows me to keep building stuff. I'm very grateful for your time and everyone that clicks on a video.

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I couldn't say if it's a contact cement, but it's a glue that is specifically designed for EPDM rubber roof. It's holding up really well so far. My stepdad has been a roofer for about 30 years and he recommended it to me. He's installed a bunch of rubber roofs. It's made by mulehide products. Thanks for the question and for watching!

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Thanks for watching! I'm planning to make them for sale. I have to source better trailers and more weather-resistant exterior material then I'll make an announcement on the channel.

Great to hear from Maryland! Thanks for having a look at the video!

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I'll make an announcement on the channel when I can make them available.

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It was an uncomfortable amount. Thanks for having a look at the build!

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Thanks for checking out the video. I greatly appreciate it! I'm working on a way to sell them and I hope to make that service available soon. Unfortunately, it is not fireproof, but there are fire retardant coatings available to make it safer. We have a fire extinguisher on board to help with any issues, too.

Thanks for watching! I have done construction work on and off for two decades. It's a slower way of reaching an education in building, I suppose. I've always admired architects, though.

That's the first I heard of it. Do you know where I can get it on the east coast? Is it expensive? It sounds exotic. Thanks for checking out the video!

@@mikekrabal It’s considered an invasive species by the Forest Services, because it grows extremely faster than other species. I’ve been retired for many years now, and I cannot remember where we got the wood, so, as far as finding it, you’re on your own. There was a place in South Carolina, family owned and operated. They grew paulownia trees and processed the lumber. I don’t remember where they were located, but I’ve texted an associate with inquiry about the location. Let you know how it turns out. He’s retired too.

@@mickeyjohnson1137 Thank you sir!

​@@mikekrabal Try looking in Swansea, South Carolina. We don't remember the name of the company. Family owned.

@@mickeyjohnson1137 I'll contact them. Thanks for the recommendation.

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Thanks for watching! I am happy with the trailer frame, itself. We have updated it with a 3500lb axle and a set of radials since releasing the video. We didn't have any problems with the stock equipment, just needed a few more weeks to save up for those upgrades. For sure, if I wasn't so limited by money, I would build it on a larger trailer. It handles really well. We finally took it camping this past week and it did great. It has about 200 miles on it now and I have no complaints on the handling. If we imagine building it on a larger trailer, and a 6x10 goes for about $2200, I wouldn't have been able to afford the project at all. I have about $4500 in it. The HF trailers aren't the best, but they allowed for the build to happen and can be upgraded. One thing to note, is this camper is tiny in person. When a camera is up close to it, it makes it look larger on video. It's only ten feet long. My truck looks a lot bigger than the camper in person. I think the truck is sixteen feet, maybe. I am planning to build one for sale and that one will be built on a larger trailer. Thanks for the questions!

@@mikekrabal Thanks for detailed reply, but just to make it clear, HF trailer was just to get the project on a road and was not intended for a long term use? Since you replaced the axel, what's left... 1700lb frame? Do you think it would be possible to run 2x8 or 2x10 PT beams underneath and attach axel springs straight to wood, as the load of the structure is already fairly distributed and the only thing that you need to build is some A frame that goes into hitch.

@@MAD-wy8gh I do plan to keep the HF frame under this particular camper. Meaning I don't plan to upgrade that part for as long as I own it. If a reason to change it arises, it can be unbolted and a new trailer could be slid under. Wiring would need updated and a new shower drain pvc line would need to be ran. I imagine there are guys out there that have tried attaching axel springs to wood. I haven't seen that yet, in video or in person. I'd like to. I'm honestly not comfortable enough with my skill to even try it. However, I can see how tempting that would be due to saving money on a trailer frame.

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Congratulations on having a son on the way! I'm excited for the time ahead for you and your family. Thank you so much for taking time to watch the video and leave a comment. It means a lot and inspires me to keep building.

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That's been a very popular suggestion in the comments and I've updated it since the video release. Thanks for the suggestion and for checking out the build!

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One of these days!

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I agree and have been planning a similar video to cover the wood glue, sealers and adhesives that I used on the builds so far. Thanks for that suggestion and for watching!

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Thanks for watching! It's 6x9 feet with an interior height of 47 inches.

That would be a cool setup. Thanks for checking out the video!

Thanks for checking out the video. When folks have asked that, I make sure to mention that I had a very limited budget and was forced to use a Harbor Freight trailer, pine wood, lower costing materials, and leftovers whenever possible. I think the build would be closer to $8k+ if built to an ideal standard. For instance, using a better/larger trailer, better grade wood and sealers, window material, plywood instead of OSB, etc. A 6x10 trailer is around $2200 new. A HF trailer is about $550 new. The amount I spent is not really a reflection on what the material cost should be. With that, I spent roughly $4500, and have since upgraded the axle and tires to make it closer to $5k. Thanks again for the question and for watching!

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