Building my DIY Camper's Interior - then Testing It Out

[@FurtherFabrication]

Hey thanks for checking out my video, I hope there’s a few ideas that you can use for your own camper build! - Rob

[@LaikaDream]

Hubby & I just bought your build. You did a fantastic job. We currently have a CVT tent but a build like yours is our dream! Thank you so much for selling your build at an affordable price. We are also really grateful to find you, thanks for doing what you do! 🍻

[@i1marinai0zingar0]

TY! I'm trying to do your setup except pull out the whole system like a cargo slide but with room to stand in the middle of it all. I have a '97 c1500 /w no wheel wells so I have a perfect 78.5"x48.75" box to work with.

[@lligwoca]

Loved all your work. Your love of the “American plastic cheese” made me laugh. As for pancake toppings: I used to only eat pancakes if I could spread them with grape jelly! Thanks for sharing your work with the world!

[@MegaBarefoot1]

Thanks for part 2. I bought the plans for the camper and am planning on building it for my work truck so I can have a camping set up above my tools. I may also do a modular interior set up like yours so I can interchange them. I love this build. One thing I'm curious. Can you still fit your bike inside? Also, you may need to put an awning above the big tent side. With the netting on the exterior, the angle allows water to build up against the interior door.

[@LBCblackboard]

Be sure to check for wires that may rub together or on something else, because they obviously love make fire babies with DIY jobs😁 .. love your work but!

[@tchlux]

"strawberry flavored timber" .. "terrible camera angle" ... " design" ... "evict a bee" ... your master craft extends well into the editing room! Fantastic work as always😆

[@FurtherFabrication]

haha cheers mate!

[@uribove]

Very much this! The design whisper was LIFE

[@dracovolans319]

Also, I appreciated the Alu...aluminium😂

[@questioner1596]

Instead of a 2 burner stove, consider a folding backpacking stove for the occasional second burner. It takes less cupboard space and can be brought on hikes. It works in our camper van.

[@jackw1014]

The footage of you cooking, eating, and washing dishes was KEY. Throughout the build process I was like, "This is fascinating! I wonder if I could do this?" Then seeing you actually using it all I was like, "THIS SPEAKS TO MY SOUL!"

[@charyreyes753]

Me encanto es mi sueño muy original,lo bueno es que en dia de lluvia puedes estar dentro...Lo que no veo bien es la carpa naranja ,noto que en las columnas traseras cuando hace viento o lluvia fuerte se puede bajar ,porque no tiene nada que lo sujete,como una columna de aluminio...Es lo que creo...

[@tbillington]

That access to the cutlery and gas cooker from inside is genius.

[@TheTravelingTogetherJournal]

Functional, budget friendly, and it even looks good! Nice build. Thanks for sharing.

[@Disco-Wizard1]

Videos this good deserve to be pushed by the algorithm.

[@josephtempleton4930]

The inside/outside access for everything was top-tier genius! Fantastic job.

[@nemo4evr]

This camper build is the definition of the K.I.S.S. principle, nicely done and very grateful for you to share this with the rest of the world.

[@nitrotmann]

Cad is a great way to make a template. "cardboard aided design".

[@FurtherFabrication]

haha exactly!

[@helderlage]

In addition to being an expert in a wide range of DIYs, you are a lot of fun. I've been waiting for this video for a long time. Is this the time you are going to tour NZ? accept a hug from the antipodes.

[@fraser-mt]

Hey man, something I didn’t notice (maybe you have one in the cab) is a fire extinguisher. A $30 dry powder one from Bunnings could be a good shout. Awesome project and great videography!

[@PiefacePete46]

I have a kitchen towel roll on a dowel above my lathe... it unrolls in the wind... GUESS WHAT I'LL BE DOING! Thanks for another neat video, you really are the complete package! 😜

[@centauri9458]

A company called Lifesaver makes a jerrycan water filter a 1 gallon and 5 gallon size. River water or rain water can go in and few pumps and there is fresh pressurized water.

[@KuzminNikita]

What a beauty! To the point, highly functional, and inspirational. Bonus point - looks super cozy!

[@thatwideangle9781]

Absolutely epic! Awesome job!

[@AronFigaro]

My go to pancake setup is definitely maple syrup (or honey if I'm out), berries, and butter. Can't forget the butter, a little salty and fatty with your sweet is great.

[@sirlanzi]

absolutely love your attention to detail

[@ensom]

awesome series building and finishing the interior of the camper, love it! definitely sparks some ideas, your construction methods are clearly based on some hard earned experience & skills. the only thing that comes to mind that i could really critique is i would have put a 100ah lifepo4 battery in that battery box, put more solar on the roof ( though im sure weight was a consideration ) as there's plenty of room, and then put a slightly larger iceco vl35proS 12v fridge instead. with a larger battery & extra solar + 1000w inverter, you would have more capability to run things like an electric cook top / instant pot, maybe an electric blanket, fan(s) or charge up power tools, etc.. thanks for sharing your awesome build!

[@stuartkorte1642]

Well thought out. 👍

[@wojski1]

So i got your plans from your website. Was super excited to look into building this because it looks pretty simple and supplies looked cheaper than most plans ive seen from others. Your plans called for a specific amount of aluminum tubing and you stated 260$ for 20m of RHS, just for the first item on this list of supplies. I have no idea where you were able to pay that but here in America ~65ft (20m) is over $2000. So this build is expensive. You stated it would cost ~$1500 to build this, but unfortunately thats not so here in America. I will have to modify this without aluminum hopefully…..On a side note i appreciate this build and you did an awesome job. Great craftsmanship. Thanks.

[@michaelatkin2562]

I was going to comment about the bungee cord to pull the fabric in on your last video. Now you have added it, you need 2 tension wires running inside from the top of the lid down to the adjacent camper base corner. These wires will stop the bungee cord pulling in the fabric with the roof up, and prevent the roof from over extending in extreme winds.

[@stevestogsdill5791]

Well done!

[@deanaoxo]

Thank goodness you didn't put a beet on that burger. Thanks for a lot of great ideas. I'm building a pop up for a trailer, and your kitchen is working very well for some solutions to my inside/out dilemma. Working and living in South Island, taught me so much about fabrication and no obstacle to big. Fabulous video(s).

[@woo6672]

camping truck AND living in New Zealand? Youre living my dream life!

[@declanholden72]

always great quality videos with excellent instructions. greetings from Dublin Ireland

[@aaronc7074]

Awsome build, only thing i would add is a pole in each of the back corners to reduce flapping in bad weather/wind. The pole could be designed to fold inwards as you shut it.

[@sundevilkdaddy]

Well done! Thoughtfully designed, built and edited.

[@LivingNed]

It turned out great, love the attention to detail.

[@swissfreek]

That thing looks fantastic. Makes me want to get a pickup truck next time around. I’m really curious to know how the tent fabric holds up when it gets rainy and windy. But no matter what, being able to stay inside the shell and stand up fully on a crappy day must be magical.

[@FurtherFabrication]

Thanks! Yeah it's so nice to be able to stand up in the back, makes getting dressed a whole lot easier too haha. I'm always nervous about the tent and the wind as well, but so far it's stood up against some pretty serious gusts

[@lntoverland]

I am building a canopy camper in Korea. Your camper is also very nice. We support you.

[@IGuppieI]

27:38 I'm a strawberry waffle guy myself but nutella and banana on pancakes. Also, adding a ratan rod (like the green ones from any garden section) would keep the mesh from blowing over the side and might make rolling up the edge a little easier. Or heck, a foam dowel to save the weight.

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Brilliant. Well done. 👍

[@harryroelofs5270]

I removed the tub liner because there was so much extra space behind and around the plastic liner. There was also a couple of rectangular hole at the back of the tub which I covered with some aluminium sheet and pop riveted into place after sealing it in place. Around the floor were also some gaps which I sealed with no-more gaps. Now after some river crossings, no more water ingress. I also installed rubber seals around the tail gate. Cheers

[@koloasurf2012]

Love the build on this camper. I like how everything just fit inside the flat bed area, also the bed extend all the way to the front of the cab. Thanks for sharing.

[@Joel00000]

At the end when you were cooking inside and the fabric kept blowing inside, just put a small strip of velcro on the outside and it will stick ! :)

[@jaysonbaldevas9783]

Awesome build inside the camper. The accessibility was well thought off. Great job 👍🏼

[@Anthonial_Mjj]

Appreciate the video, man. I live up in Canada and we pride ourselves on having one of the best backyards on the planet, so I've been studying up on plenty of ideas for a DIY camper myself, as money is expensive, I love to have stuff I built myself, and my wife isn't a huge fan of roughing it like this old country boy is used to. So, I appreciate the attention to detail in your explanation! Cheers!

[@ToddStinnett-pl7ek]

Add magnets to your tailgate flatscreen so it seals and self closets. Like those made for pets etc on home doors in place of a solid screen door. Also, you do great work! Love the channel.

[@Keasbeysknight]

Very well thought out interior. Great attention to detail. I personally like adding some bacon to my peanut butter and banana crepes. Sometimes a little siracha to add that hot sweet if you're using maple syrup

[@FurtherFabrication]

Thanks! oh bacon on there would have been epic. I'm going to have to try siracha/maple too, that sounds fun haha

[@trevormorgan4589]

I’ve been brainstorming a camper layout similar to this for a while now. I loved seeing all of the features you built in and the testing portion was an awesome bit to include. Keep it up!

[@Mastubs]

I'm totally invested in this. I am about to do something like this with my wife, once we find a decently priced truck that isn't just rolling junk

[@stevenparkin6486]

I think you found the perfect balance of luxury and minimalism with your camping gear and method. Aside, my Vote for best topping for pancakes: Strawberry Preserves! Not Jelly nor Jam; Preserves have more solid chunks of fruit with some added sugar. Yum indeed. Cheers. Steve, Utah, USA

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

Cool build! Thanks! For oancakes: Strawberry jam. Peanut butter, banana, chocolate sauce, but I cook them in bacon grease. Dark maple syrup and crunchy bacon.

[@asifadeni]

Absolutely a brilliant idea . Enjoy outdoor camping

[@EarMaster55]

My favorite pancake fillings/toppings: savoury: * Bolognese sauce / hash sauce (usually leftovers) * leek in heavy cream * asparagus and ham (when it's in season) sweet: * jam (strawberry / raspberry, but any jam will do) * banana and hazelnut spread (Nutella) * sugar and cinnamon

[@FurtherFabrication]

Yum! whoa awesome, I hadn't even thought of those combos

[@marcrespondek2413]

Sorry, just one word: Brilliant!!! Great video, great ideas and a great project!!! Greetings from Berlin/Germany 🙂 5 of 5 stars

[@georgerudinsky489]

You are phenomenal talent mate. Thanks for showing your ideas and skills to the world. Good luck with your travels and future projects.

[@ScottWigfield-jc3ku]

Well use of space for all equipment 😊

[@sherylryan7038]

Excellent work you should be proud

[@samjames2007]

Awesome build, this has given me lots of ideas for mine, thanks!

[@경란은-t5h]

So satisfying, watching

[@D0min03ffect]

Nah this is simple, beautiful and i appreciate the converstions. I have looked at many builds and even if I'm buying the topper and building the inside you have given me insight on whats truely needed. Thank you so much for your indepth review and skills. OMG! This is what i want for sure for sure.

[@deathmetalchili6902]

Dude......I have been planning a hard shell pop upcamper for some time, but with a full bathroom. I have a full size 8' truck bed. I love your ideas! Thanks for these vids!!! :)

[@edwardsdeacon]

👍🏽 Great video, thank s for making it and sharing. It turned out better than what can be bought.

[@timrobertson6453]

Loved the space inside

[@sirculito15893]

use Argentinean "Dulce de Leche" for Pancake filling. Super recommended

[@FurtherFabrication]

I'll look it up, cheers!

[@bharatkarkee4644]

Looked 1000 of videos ! Enjoyed and satisfied is this video! I enjoyed even after seeing many times

[@laurenkorn3984]

Loving your build and videos. Greetings from NY!

[@conniewaite1371]

I loved this my son needs to see this. I been thinking of setting up the inside of my jeep. I will get there

[@dracovolans319]

What a fantastic build. I'm feeling inspired...uh oh, another project😳😆

[@beachthor1]

You have serious skill! What a camper. And way to save some money!

[@VermaRajinder]

You are good !!! Thus gives me some ideas !!! 👍👍👍

[@gringofett3944]

Thats perfect. Everything you need right where you need it to be. I am hoping to do a similar build for my Nissan in the future.

[@shainesmith9474]

Absolutely amazing. Well done.

[@reeltomeal]

Great setup in the tray and no doubt you're looking forward to many camp trips with the simple access to everything. Well done ✅

[@zinnialicheewah]

absolutely brilliant! thanks for shearing

[@ScoptOriginal]

It's so perfect! I could live forever in that vehicle ❤

[@greerbriggs8421]

that elastic to bring in the fabric of the pop top is brilliant

[@kathleenburns7065]

I think the next project for this is building/sewing a back screen that lets you still access the pull out kitchen somehow with maybe a center zip for you to be able to climb in and out without all the bugs getting inside. As for what I put on my pancakes, I have a family recipe for Brown Sugar sauce that’s super rich and super yummy. My friends and boyfriend call it liquid crack because of how good it is. I have been loving this build and really want to get a truck to build one myself now!

[@KappelleOutdoors]

Your attention to detail is good, always thinking ahead to better your build!

[@paulocruz2723]

Wow! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. So much merit. Congratulations! A hug from Portugal.

[@santicutjapan5119]

Love your work! Design thru build, resulting in very functional camper. One improvement that I would like to suggest is Rainfly above the three windows. Again great job!

[@ScooterGotLost]

OMG, I've had that Y drill bit thing on my kit for YEARS and while I consider myself pretty handy on the tools I never knew what it was for. That alone gets a "Like" from me mate. :D Love the build! Just about to start a build on my Hiace van so this build has been helpful and about to watch your van ones now.

[@lemons873]

Really enjoy your videos! I'm thinking of building a camper box that goes on my trailer and this has given me some good ideas thankyou for sharing!

[@WhalesWilly]

Glad to see you considering weight. I see so many camper builds that use so much thick wood which inevitably ends up weighing so much.

[@subixbarbarasson6052]

Brother you are awesome. Well done. Very inspiring diy 🤘

[@bmares41]

Totally amazing! Keep up the creativity .

[@jml75]

Great work! Do make sure you have fuses on both ends of the long cable between the front and rear batteries, a short circuit on the long positive cable would draw current from both batteries.

[@FurtherFabrication]

Thanks! Yes excellent point! I completely forgot to show the inline fuse from the engine battery 🤦‍♂️

[@lionridds]

Brilliant! I absolutely enjoyed following this build! Great job and I love how easy you make it look😅

[@controllerpleb6568]

Just FYI, the screw is on the solar panel shouldn't be necessary. VHB tape is often used to stick windows onto skyscrapers, so it's pretty good stuff.

[@The_Travelling_Tradesman]

Great job! Keep building and making videos.

[@hansli07]

Stunning! Congratulations to this build

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Normally I use the raspberry flavored lumber. The opening visualization graphics were great. The drawer slides flat was a good idea. The area near the river is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL location. I think a zig zag light inside on the roof of the pop-top would be nice for in bed, and maybe some LED RGB accent strips, hidden along the roofline for ambiance would be cool. Where did the camper van conversion go? (I liked it)

[@FurtherFabrication]

Yum I haven't tried raspberry yet haha. Thanks! I had a bit of fun doing those. Yeah LEDs up in the roof would be cool! I sold the van a while back (got busy with other work) - guess I'll have to design another one oh no haha

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

This guys is extremely talented. In many ways. Such good videos.

[@jaimymac7]

Very well thought out build and informative! Great job!

[@TradDad2019]

You have great fabrication skills. Well done mate.

[@jeffhill6769]

Absolutely amazing build. Great work!

[@lanajohnso]

Love the camper build, thank you for sharing with the rest of us. I would like to see a "list" of the parts that your used, especially the 'electrical system' whenever you might have the time.

[@buckwheat3052]

Amazing Build!! Thanks for sharing….

[@nickandersonco]

Dude, the vlog style close out of your build video show casing all your work in action is super different and satisfying.

[@FurtherFabrication]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it!

[@amandahugankiss4110]

man. i do love your format. love it. :)

[@joeszeto310]

AWESOME BUILT!!!! Love your cabinets/sliding platform/standing height platform and so much more!! Will definitely "borrow" some of your ideas. As I watched you devour those lovely pancakes, I had an idea.. Bar stool..!! Ok, it'll have to be some sort of folding unit to not take up too much space but I'm sure you can come up with something. Wouldn't it be neat to be able to eat inside while sitting and enjoying the view? Look forward to your future projects!!

[@mikeconway1387]

Amazing 👌 (as a Brit./Pom. Well done on “correcting” one’s pronunciation of Aluminium. 😂)

[@robinallen6716]

I love your camper!

[@bitminerbob6731]

Fantastic build. I would suggest getting a proper mattress there as that air mattress is going to get old real quick. Hope you enjoy many nights of camping in this camper!!

[@pierre42600]

You bloody genius ! bravo

[@skywalkeruk84]

Absolutely fabulous 👌

[@kilogolfbravo9567]

Inspirational video love your work shop too.

[@EthosAtheos]

Love your use of CAD, Cardboard aided design.