DIY Lightweight Camper part 3

[@JonnyDIY]

Genius routing out the foam so you'll have nice smooth exterior surface 👏💕👍

[@MissKim--SP]

I was just showing hubby your videos and saw this new one.

[@jackmalory3698]

I don't know if you've seen the videos of the first rendition of this camper but I would say it is potentially easier to build since it is wood framing and wood sheeting, and screws. It went together very quickly. The foam is nice and light but definitely going to be a bit more difficult when it comes to putting it together, for example, keeping it square while the glue dries and all.

[@denidougherty9576]

I’m a 65 yo female and have watched all the diy topper videos I can find. Definitely want to go the foam route also and yours is the first I’ve seen routering out for the framing. I’d like to go w cedar boards on the outside to protect it a bit more as I can see a a branch, etc… damaging the foam. Maybe put the smooth part inside then pmf over. Still figuring out but you have my sub and I’m anxiously following to see your results. Thanks for sharing.

[@jackmalory3698]

Thanks for watching. In your case, to keep it light, and easy, I would suggest a thin plywood over the foam if you really want to skin it with wood. I have seen multiple videos that put their trailer (or whatever) through some rough conditions and the PMF over the foam seems to hold up well, but I get what you are saying. I am still considering epoxy but I am not a fan of the price or the labor, but the strength is amazing.

[@denidougherty9576]

@@jackmalory3698 thank you Jack for your suggestion, I didn’t see how you did your pmf and I’ve seen it done w bed sheets, canvas and paint as the initial layer instead of glue. Not sure what’s the best route there either. I really like the look of cedar and am fairly experienced working w wood, none w epoxy or pmf. Yours looks pretty good and I’d be happy w that result, just not sure I can get it. Thanks again for the advice and can’t wait to see your next video.

[@12vLife]

Nice work. subbed and following.