Building a removable teardrop camper trailor " foamie " Part 4- Using Foam Tips

Well here goes a first time diy foamie teardrop tailor build. This is part 4 of what i am hoping a 10 or less episodes. If you have any suggestions please help me and leave them in the comments.

[@OutnBacker]

The bend can be done at any stage if the kerf cuts are deeper, up to 3/4 ways thru the material and closer together. That bend will be limp and easy to fasten down. The cuts will close enough to be self supportive in the end so no need to be concerned about thickness.

[@WhatTheHellAmIThinking]

I was trying to keep as most material as possible!!! but you are correct!

[@fireguardburnt]

The question is: Are you down with the Thickness?

[@luc1ferblack]

Im looking at doing the same idea for a motorbike trailer the problem is the trailer has to be 3ft wide and the camper 5ft and make it removable. probably going to go with a aluminium trailer and install a diesel heater and leisure battery in the trailer. would like to be able to use the trailer separate but im unsure how to do the two bases. 10mm ply on the trailer and then a 6mm ply in the camper base maybe. major issue will be the height if the camper is low and sits over the wheel arches we lose the space inside if its high it will be too high. unless the bed is a frame built the same height as the arches inside with pull out drawers underneath. for materials i like corex and shower foam board like styrowall its foam cased in plastic and is very strong very light and requires no finish or painting just cut to size and screw together

[@carlzobel513]

Now that you have used the foam tear drop camper, what would you do different in building another foam tear drop camper? Any designs that you would change?

[@unclejack41]

R right on bro

[@wnybricky1559]

Wonder if ratchet straps would of helped with the front bend

[@SalmonKing52]

I have to ask why you didn’t start your roof panels at the bottom of the front wall and have the seam in the middle of the roof

[@WhatTheHellAmIThinking]

well great question!!!! and I wanted it STRONGER on the top sides so it is 2 layers thick. It does show and I did not care at this point. thanks for the question!

[@lynnporiumartdecor8348]

Hi! Thanks for the videos! Question: what glue gave you the best bond of foam-to-wood?

[@WhatTheHellAmIThinking]

Gorilla Glue

[@josephdupont]

why not use the 3" think stuff??? you could use screen and primer to add strength to the unii.

[@josephdupont]

I think that perhaps it's light enough to mount on top of a pickup bed..

[@chrismills6298]

How many sheets of foam did you use?

[@greenmountainsuriving]

I am a new Subscriber as of July, 29th 2021 I am binge-watching as I have a 2006 Chevy Aveo it was a 4 door hatchback I cut the roof off behind the driver's compartment and made it a Mini pickup next I want to make a Foam camper on the back large enough to sleep in it for me also need a stove and fridge I want to go across this great country start in Vermont where I live and go to California and down to Texas and back up to Vermont anyone want to help build my dream camper?

[@roblawrence8951]

I did a camper then had it Line X what is ur plan for exterior.

[@WhatTheHellAmIThinking]

I did poor mans fiber ,, Titebond Glue and Canvas. then primer then paint. I might apply more glue next summer to smooth out and sand and paint again. Thanks for your question. Les

[@ysteinvikvandbakk7061]

Thanks for sharing! What type glue did you use between the foam and wood?

[@WhatTheHellAmIThinking]

Gorilla Glue seemed to work best for me and now it on it third trip this winter and holding up great! went to the mountains about 25 deg out and with no heat on it got about 51 inside when I woke up

[@ysteinvikvandbakk7061]

@@WhatTheHellAmIThinking wow that's amazing insulation ! Can't wait to build mine! What type of gorilla glue? I find so many different gorilla glues!

[@6sfo]

Doesn't matter. They all work well. :)

[@ahowl7mx]

You may want to cut tabs into the edges so you have more surface area for your glue on the corners.

[@floridiannewyorker9030]

Is your accent Canadian?

[@graystone3048]

More stupid music!!! Why do people do this?? I immediately stopped watching as soon as I heard it.

[@WhatTheHellAmIThinking]

I am sorry ,, working on getting better and KZbin.. I fired all my editing staff and Hired NEW people,,, wait it is just me lol