Adventure Camping Trailer with Rooftop Tent Walkaround

[@michaelboyle4119]

Very nice . Built a trailer for my wife and I to use for our camping gear . Not nearly as nice as yours but it works . We carry a lot of stuff . Thinking of building it up more to get stuff off the tung . Also hookup solar to run frig while traveling.

[@roybertalotto6355]

@@michaelboyle4119 happy wife…happy life!👏

[@sentencj4x4]

Nice video and nice veiw of your trailer. Very well done. Thank you for sharing this. Safe travels.

[@MICHAELZHANGCA]

Great setup. It's exactly what I am going to build. Thank you.

[@jimmycecil1287]

Excellent build man, looks great!

[@petersantulli2337]

Nice trailer! Great to see another New Englander, NH here!

[@dctorres210]

You are a grand master craftsman and camper. Great seat up.

[@edsorensen9998]

Well done! You are very innovative and handy. Your presentation skills are very professional. I feel you pain. COVID has messed up our plans several times, summer and winter. Thank you for a nice job.

[@supperfit]

Love your approach to this

[@4WheelingInNSW]

Great video mate and great little set up that, well done all the way from Oz 🇦🇺👍 Only one thing that needs correcting is the RTT - smittybilt is an American brand but those tents aren’t made in Australia, it’ll be Chinese made like every other brand. CVT, ARB, 23ZERO etc, they’re all out of China sadly. Great stuff either way - cheers

[@benmuckey8308]

One of the best DIY camping trailers I have seen, great work

[@roybertalotto6355]

Thank you!

[@buffalo4127]

Such a nice little trailer set up. I hope that since Covid has left us you get a chance to go camping.

[@roybertalotto6355]

Actually, sold it to a nice young couple. Put the tent on top of the truck cap....But recently sold that too and now building a hard side truck camper!

[@buffalo4127]

Would be fun to see truck camper…

[@laurenceparsons2997]

Fantastic build, love it! Gave me some good ideas thanks.

[@briankrezel6975]

I'm really impressed! You did a great job on this trailer. I don't know if you have a video on the packed trailer but I would love to see how everything really fits

[@clone1landman]

I love that setup. Very well thought out. The only thing I see missing is a nakimichi deck in a bezi with amps and subs....lol. The diesel haeater is the same as one Im getting I bet and also betting on the water heater too. Very cheap and very efficient to operate. Leds are so great! Wish we had those back in 80's and 70's...life could have been so much better

[@roybertalotto6355]

LOL!

[@roybertalotto6355]

It is simply a utility trailer. No extraordinary regulations

[@mrizzy9429]

That is awesome! Great job sir...I was with you till I saw that “junction box” lol that much wiring spooks me. Good luck getting out there and using it

[@brucefiset5736]

Thanks for the display, well done , much appreciated.

[@rickmercer6437]

Thanks for sharing. Do a campsite radio sometime if you don’t mind

[@karaitianatawhiri4480]

Mate well done looks great

[@roybertalotto6355]

Thank You....I sold it to a nice family. Hope they are enjoying it.

[@hacksaw413]

Nice setup, thanks from Springfield.

[@mauriciocachazo7599]

Good video. For us, the coronavirus outbreak also has slowed our camping trips this year. Hope traveling soon.

[@roybertalotto6355]

Same here! I'm hating this CoVid thing already!

[@DanielDunn]

Great stuff Roy, thanks

[@stephenspring4308]

Nice build great job

[@jillianmarie77]

This is very cleverly done!

[@Jasonoid]

Thanks for sharing! I love ICECO fridges. I have quite a few lol. I have been looking to modify my current utility trailer so it has a deck above it to carry a RTT. Thanks for the inspiration

[@dwswansoncpa]

Nice trailer - gave me some ideas for mine.

[@laurarojas1386]

Good job👍👍👍

[@Zoofactory]

Finally, a builder that doesn’t need his gear to cost more than his house. 👏

[@roybertalotto6355]

THANKS!.......

[@stopper20]

Very creative!!

[@garymull1972]

Very nice build.. I see solar panels on the roof behind you where you off - grid ?

[@roybertalotto6355]

Not off grid...Grid tied for the house.....20' camping trailer is total off grid, 620w solar / 200aH Lithium

[@CASTAFLYAdventures]

Nice job

[@ireland66613]

Absolutely amazing

[@roughout]

I subscribed so you didn't have 666 subscribers. I'm 667 for better luck. Very clever trailer build.

[@roybertalotto6355]

Thank you for saving me! :-)

[@craiglouw4057]

Fantastic 👍👍👍👍 have you weighed the trailer ?

[@brianking9772]

Awesome build. Im planning one currently. What kind of shelf bracket are you using?

[@JimB-b4c]

Hello, I am definitely a fan of your awesome set up. However, I have a couple of questions. I hope you can help me with. I love the fact that the trailer has been constructed with a low center of gravity with the rooftop tent mounted lower for easier access. However, I was wondering what type of steel you were using For the uprises and also the base of the rooftop tent. Are you using angle iron or box steel.?I am concerned about the steel or weld cracking with the movement of the trailer on the road. Also, are you running a torsion? Axle or leafspring. My other thought was to convert my 7 x 12 cargo trailer and mount the rooftop tent on the roof. But this leads to mobility issues of accessing the rooftop tent as well as changing the center of gravity. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance Jim.

[@roybertalotto6355]

Thanks for the kind words. The entire structure was fabricated from 2" x 2" X 3/16" angle iron, MIG welded as needed. Never an issue with it cracking. The trailer is using leaf springs as it was a store bought (Tractor Supply) type trailer. I would have preferred torsion axles, but it is what it is. I sold that trailer and mounted the RTT on the top of my pickup truck cap which put it about 8' high. Yes, at 70 years old it was a bit much to get in and out. And a rear bear to fold it all up and put the cover on. I sold it and bought a Nest Falcon clam shell unit. MUCH easier to fold up and no cover to install. But then I sold that and went to a small truck camper that you can view on one of my KZbin videos. Putting a RTT on a cargo trailer should not pose any issues. Those trailers weigh enough that a hundred pounds on the roof won't affect anything. Good Luck!

[@JimB-b4c]

@@roybertalotto6355 thank you again. I’m going to give your original design a try. I have a utility trailer from tractor supply that I have not been using lately. It looks like it would be the perfect donor trailer for this type of build. I love the fact that the rooftop tent can mount on top of this type of trailer and still have the storage underneath it. And still leave my truck, independent to unhook and go to the store or other places. I love the idea.

[@jamieflynn7484]

Hi, can you tell me if you bought the black metal reinforced framing on the outside of the trailer, or did you make it yourself?

[@chitza3270]

What water heater are you using?

[@roybertalotto6355]

ECOTEMP L5 water heater

[@Knuckledragnation]

I was curious if you know how much the tent and I'm guessing its platform weighs on its own before installation? This is along the lines of what I wanted in terms of building and towing behind my touring Harley-Davidson. My trailer fully packed with camping cargo and additional wife cargo comes in at around 350-400 lbs. I was hoping to stay under 500 lbs if I could.

[@roybertalotto6355]

Tent weighs about 125 pounds

[@CroakerOutdoors]

Great looking camp system! Been looking for a small 4x6 trailer to first start out as a hauler but later upgrade to an adventure trailer. Just curious what kind of suspension you have in yours. Does it jostle your gear around significantly? ie. do your mantles stay on your lanterns?

[@roybertalotto6355]

It rides great. No issues. Simple leaf springs.

[@CroakerOutdoors]

@@roybertalotto6355 Great to hear, thank you.

[@MrDanbizzz]

Hi Roy, any chance you can share the budget you invested on this project, ROM ? Thanks, this gave me a lot of guidance for a potential project.

[@roybertalotto6355]

I don't have a break down, but I spent around $2000 not counting the RTT.

[@kevymoranski3887]

But where do you paak da caa?

[@roybertalotto6355]

😁👍

[@AdventureContinuesAgain]

Pretty cool. How much do you think you have in it?

[@roybertalotto6355]

I lucked out and got the trailer and tent for $800. Tires and wheels from Amazon for $120. Extra steel and wood, another $150. Mini propane tank $69. All the electrical stuff, $100.

[@grahammcbride]

Hi Roy thanks for making this video! This is a similar build I’m about to take on (only thing is I haven’t welded before) is this a heavy welding project? Thanks G

[@roybertalotto6355]

There was quite a bit of welding. But all men and women should own a MIG welder. Easy to use, inexpensive and very useful.

[@grahammcbride]

@@roybertalotto6355 thanks Roy I better get practicing!

[@bladerunner8832]

Roy is there some set of regulations one must follow in order to take this on public roads? Specific width, height, weight?

[@roybertalotto6355]

No, just register it as a utility trailer here in Massachusetts.Good to go!

[@StayFrosty0916]

What about the tube on the front?

[@roybertalotto6355]

That is for the aluminum duct for the diesel heater.

[@BarryReicherter]

Where's your website page on this you mention?

[@roybertalotto6355]

www.rvbprecision.com

[@ayalmilo]

how much the tent costs.nice vid

[@roybertalotto6355]

I bought it used for $800 with the trailer. SCORE!!! But new the tent is about $1000 (2020 timeline)

[@WarLockAndKey]

I don’t see the BUILD VIDEO…. SEND A LINK..?

[@roybertalotto6355]

www.rvbprecision.com

[@HorrorFun23]

Nice but at 3000 pounds it’s a little heavy

[@ranak9534]

He said about a 1000 pounds

[@HorrorFun23]

@@ranak9534 yeah but you must include all the items he’s putting in it

[@roybertalotto6355]

Totally loaded with ten gallons of water it is about 1500 pounds

[@roybertalotto6355]

4x6 trailer from Lowes. Heavily modified.....www.rvbprecision.com

[@jarredjones8476]

must be a ham?

[@roybertalotto6355]

used to be many years ago. bought a couple Beofeng radios and plan on getting a license again.

[@jarredjones8476]

@@roybertalotto6355 figured with the anderson use.. most "normies" dont use those lol

[@roybertalotto6355]

Web site is www.rvbprecision.com

[@bidenwearsdiapers4026]

What would you say your total cost was for the trailer and tent combo? Edit: your website is really cool. You have Macgyver like skills.

[@roybertalotto6355]

That's what my friends call me! I had about $2000 -$2500 into the project if you bought everything at retail.

[@roybertalotto6355]

Next time I use it I'll do a video while packing . I spent a month in Australia and saw many of these trailers and lots of roof top tents. That gave me the inspiration.

[@GITMachine]

I'm in the process of modding my trailer to hold my rtt, camping gear and and kayaks. This vid game me lots of great ideas, thank you.

[@swift4311]

You saved a lot of money but you made a rich people mad because he didn't buy their product you bought some of the parts about great job overall

[@mauriciocastro5080]

So what's the website you kept mentioning

[@roybertalotto6355]

i dont understand the question

[@scottwelsh1049]

Dude AWESOME. Thank you for the video, very cool. This is what life is all about man. Enjoy!

[@edmorris5007]

I like it…simple, but efficient set up. Everything you need, and nothing you don’t… Planning my own build, now…

[@michaelsfabwork2985]

Great job. Im looking around at builds. Im going to start on my build.

[@jamesmengel5818]

Nice trailer! I live close to the Ga Traverse, did you ever go? Don’t let Covid scares stop you from living, besides your camping shouldn’t have anything to worry about! Anyway best of luck getting out!

[@roybertalotto6355]

Yes, I've been traveling all through covid. No issues. Gotta live life!

[@zakthewarcat3172]

amazing I have the same idea , just excited seeing you with that , love the video ( now to convince the wife we need it )

[@arcnline360]

Reusing that box cover as a side shelf/work surface is genius.

[@204Heavy]

Very well thought out build. I’m looking for ideas and found a few good ones here. Have to look into the smitty bilt tent. I have a small tent and was going to build to accommodate it. I’m using aluminum tool boxes for storage stead of a box type design. Two 6’ side mount boxes with doors on the side instead of top, one opens upward and the other opens to a lay down position. There is a shelf running full length inside separating the two compartments. Then a 40” aluminum box up front at the tongue with a expanded metal box below it. I’ll add a small gate at the back and use the interior area between the boxes as fuel and water storage. I like the integrated solar. I’m doing the same using a ECO Flo 1300 solar generator with 4x 100watt solar panels. Working out how to transport the panels on the trailer. Probably below the tent platform above the de boxes. I’ll build a box to house the generator with air flow and then case around it for rain protection. I’m thinkin out loud here, sorry. Great video, thanks for posting it.

[@roybertalotto6355]

Love the idea of truck boxes with external access. One thing I did not like about my build was reaching stuff up in front of the trailer. I now have a cap with built in side boxes on my truck. Will never have a truck without this option. Better to have some solar exposed while driving to charge batteries while driving during the day. I had them mounted on the two vehicle with a heavy wire to the batteries in the trailer. Good luck with your build. I'd like to see it when done...

[@204Heavy]

@@roybertalotto6355 thanks. I hope I was able to give some good ideas to folks. I’m just gettin started, maybe I can get somethin up for people to see. Thanks for the great video.

[@DougieL]

Great work Roy! Sending good vibes up to you from Australia!! (Your trailer wouldn't look out of place down here, that's for sure!)

[@bearboles2868]

What is your website so I can watch the video of your trailer modification?

[@roybertalotto6355]

www.rvbprecision.com

[@m.3591]

Spectacular build

[@originalmamagrizzly2478]

How is the tent in rainstorms and wind? Thanks...

[@roybertalotto6355]

So far, so good. Ad you can imagine, in heavy wind there is a bit of movement and quite noisy.

[@joshuawatters4274]

What trailer did you use from Home Depot?

[@roybertalotto6355]

4X6 trailer from Lowers

[@rickborrettjr6810]

Nice build!

[@hotdogs5265]

Nice

[@saxologist1]

Great ideas Roy. Is that Lowes 3.5 by 5 trailer? And are those tires that came with the trailer?

[@roybertalotto6355]

Yes, it is a Lowes trailer but wheels and tires were swapped out to 15" for better clearance.