Conestoga bicycle camper makeover

[@Paavocado]

Such an inspiration. It's amazing what a new coat of paint can do. Happy holidays Paul!

[@christophercrahen9302]

Paul, Keep building... you're the best. My favorite video is of you multi-configured micro boat while eating fish and chips (and bumping into stuff). I built my plywood boat based on your design. Keep up the amazing work!

[@jaysato]

Happy holidays Paul! Long time viewer here. Always enjoy your content. Always motivating.

[@felixcat9318]

"If you like stuff like this" I absolutely love stuff like this, predominantly your stuff like this! You inspired people throughout the world (including me) with your original Coroplast bicycle camper, and this was equally amazing! If you were to make a video on the stove you built for this I reckon it'll get gazillions of views and shares.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

I've thought of that but I never refined the stove enough be a safe heating and cooking alternative. Almost, but more work needs to be done.

[@IvoTichelaar]

@@paulwelkinsdiy the refinement process would make an interesting series of videos.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

@@IvoTichelaar I had actually drilled an entrance and exit hole for the flue, to extend and go out then back into the camper, make a big 'U' then exit out a higher hole on the other side of the back wall. Unfortunately I couldn't find any store that carried the old style round downspouts, so it didn't happen. Should have waited before drilling the holes. Damn.

[@MichaelWilson-sn1yo]

Good to see someone that uses a resource in an economic way. Watched many of your videos and appreciate some of your tricks. Knowledge is power

[@niteshades_promise]

Awesome build. Looks beautiful. I really like the stove. I was wondering how i could include one in own project. Thanks for the ideas.🍻

[@HelenBeeee]

Thanks Paul interesting as always I’ve been following your channel for a looooong time and you are a rare insight these days of what KZbin and the concept of sharing on social media used to be. For that we thank you 👍😎

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Thank you so much Helen. Comments like yours definitely encourage me to continue to share my ideas.

[@susiefisch]

Saw you sharing your projects with Kristen Dierksen. It was great to see the “recap” of all your past projects, including this Conestoga wagon. Great video!

[@johnnywadd7960]

Happy Holidays 🎉

[@tumbleweed1976]

Keep it up Paul. Continued inspiration.

[@linzertube]

It’s a cute, little camper! All the best for the new year 🎉

[@fosterkennel649]

Great seeing you again and you're wonderful projects. My old friend who lives in Bolinas Turn me onto the book rolling homes. Great seeing the right up on you as well as Aaron the sheep dude merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and yours coming at you from Southern Oregon

[@Llamadosalvaje]

You are a wonderful inventor sir! Congrats!

[@buzzzzzz69]

I like a person who's not afraid of a little chlorine when required. 😊 But seriously... I think this is my favourite of all your creations.... Maybe...🤔

[@robertedge6902]

Looks new again. Great job.

[@CREPOZOIDES.LE.MORBIDES]

[@joachimsmith]

This bike camper is brilliant. Thanks for the update.

[@mikesmith1550]

Always good to see a new post is up!

[@NavyAssassinOnBLAST]

What about KILZ brand anti-mold paints or clear coats? They make lots of products that kill mold & mildew. As an autistic savant I absolutely love your channel. You're an inspiration Paul!

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Yes, Kills might be another good option. I Had the elastomeric paint stored for 8 years and felt a need to use some before it separated too much. I also wanted to see how well it would hold up on flexible canvas.

[@skipwalker3269]

So cool Paul!

[@KarmicPatina]

Happy Holidays!

[@konciliogasco3324]

Looking all fresh...looks good

[@richardschaefer3889]

Merry Christmas Paul.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Thank you Richard! You as well.

[@IsaacKuo]

Cool inspiration! Could a more pointed roof ... like with a central ridge ... maybe help mitigate moisture on the inside/outside?

[@joenabelpeterson8349]

Impressive bike camper.

[@michaelosmon]

I appreciate you so much, and the inspiration you have provided me. Thank you Mr. Elkins. 😊 Let's hope 2023 is a good year for all of us. I'm curious how the elastomeric coating is holding up, I think this is genius and so I'm wondering about the durability of it.

[@cybertrk]

I know it doesn’t really fit the esthetic but Dyneema fabric would be a good solution. Also for the bamboo clear coat spray multiple layers and there will be no exposed organics for growth.

[@VanoniMotors]

Awesome....makes me think of things I have to do.

[@rawbacon]

Every time I get within a mile of bleach I ruin at least one shirt.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

As do I, but it works pretty good for killing mold and mildew

[@nagjrcjasonbower]

If I even think about the stuff my jeans are ruined instantly!

[@JamboInDaWild]

I stained my suit jacket just reading this

[@abraxasjinx5207]

And he's just dunking his whole jacket in there.

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

Gotta build me one of these! 😁👍👍🇺🇸

[@MultiTimelady]

Happy Holidays

[@lani1life]

I was wondering if you were going to do something similar to PMF (poo man's fiberglass) to that canvas. As usual you never disappoint

[@Rouverius]

Hey, thanks for the follow up on this. Ya know, it seems to be holding up pretty well. I guess the pioneers' canvas covered wagons weren't so fragile after all.

[@robertcromer5411]

OK - I made a tail box for my Tour Easy Long Wheelbase bike. My final design was the following: 1) I made a very open basket shape with ~3"x~3" openings from Chloroplast strips roughly 1.5-2" wide. 2) At the strip intersections, I used very small zip ties. 3) Where the structure was weak, I inserted coat hanger type wire inside the Chloroplast(CP) openings. If you use the wire in opposite directions and zip tie, the strips become quite stiff. 4) After my open weave basket was done, I pulled heat shrinkable plastic over the outside of the shape. I wrapped the heat shrink(HS) around 1" CP strips, with the HS having "U" slots cut out where the zip ties held the HS edges to the basket. 5) When the HS was mostly tight, I used a Heat Gun to tighten it down onto the basket shape. The resultant structure was drum like and VERY stiff!!! Much lighter than the bamboo/canvas design... Bob

[@patrickhockey245]

Fantastic job

[@123Homefree]

Nice to see this wagon of yours again but there is nothing like the maintainance-freeness of that corrugated plastic sheeting for the roofs of the rest huh?

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Yes, but unfortunately Coroplast degrades within a few years when exposed to extreme sun conditions, and it raises havoc with the joining tape as well.

[@Jamal_Tyrone]

Did you say roof paint? I suppose I've used roof tile paint to restore old concrete roof tiles...

[@markbuxton2368]

Great thanks!

[@toothytube]

How much does it weigh? PS: The bamboo seems to have been a great choice, looks as though it's held up quite well.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

The bamboo has held up well for the bigger pieces. The smaller one's dried up too much and became brittle. I was able to tighten most of the zip ties as well, seeing the bamboo shrank some.

[@sanderschat]

Thumbs up for you!

[@AjcgMe]

Love love love 🎉🎉🎉

[@nagjrcjasonbower]

So good!!!

[@johnknight9150]

Of all your designs, those which have been subjected to elements, which are standing the test of time (literally!) the best and what are their materials and design principles?

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

My old white 'Coroplast' bug-out camper was built in 2005? And has been exposed to direct NW elements for about 12 years with little degradation to the skin. Still, fluted plastic is not suitable for extreme sunny climates. Within 2-3 years cracking will occur. I'm also impressed with my coro boats, even the extended hulls using the wooden transom. Although stored inside they've taken a lot of flex abuse and still manage to maintain their pliability at the folds. Thanks for asking John!

[@mediocreman561]

Wouldn't flex seal spray be better than paint? Just curious.

[@everycoLor_312]

✌🏼😊👍🏻❤️

[@jmpintx]

Can you show your tiny wood stove, that you have in this bike camper..

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

Benn following you for a few years now, and have a few questions for you. First, have you ever thought about building a small “foamie” bicycle camper? And is there any “set rules or regulations “ on length, or width of these bicycle trailer shelters? Also have you thought about an ammo can stove build?

[@johnkennedy2505]

Did you think of adding a fungicide paint additive to your coating?

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

I didn't know that existed. Thanks!

[@josephboscolovich6554]

You know you can coat that with Jill coat. Now you got yourself a fiberglass coating.

[@Dreamysunshine23]

Cool 😎

[@camperkrempel]

Hello Paul, Happy New Year. In Germany someoneone built one of your Conestoga models and used pipes for electric cables for the frame structure. Those don't rot away. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXesaXSVr92Lo5I

[@VitalityMassage]

Hey Paul! On Jan 1 I'm starting my 15th year on KZbin! Sounds like we've been doing this for about the same amount of time. Thanks for all your cool videos! Check it out... We have almost the exact same amount of subscribers. I'm going to try to make a comeback this year. Cheers!

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

I've been meaning to search out your channel to help me with some kinks in my muscles. I too am trying to get back on the horse sort of speak, but SEO and algorithms are just not my bag of tea. Still, it's fun to contribute to the KZbin world. Keep up the great work!

[@jrambo7495]

You make me realize what a lazy disappointment my husband is!

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

LOL! What about you? No excuses!

[@jasperedwards2713]

nomadic bender

[@joelcotton4940]

🙂 Promo>SM