DIY Mini Camper For The Mini Truck With Solar Air Conditioning Powered by Ecoflow Max

[@Imperor]

12:38 - "Absolutely the wrong way to do this, but I do it all the time" - You sir, are a man after my own heart.

[@SMGJohn]

This guy is literally a post-apocalypse garage mechanic. Making these MadMax machinery

[@aserta]

Finally! Someone that made a camper attachment for one of these Kei cars that actually looks good!

[@dawsonramdass1145]

this isnt a kei car but fr

[@staninjapan07]

It does look rather like some K trucks, but it's quite a bit bigger than one. He did call it a mini truck, but that's by locals standards, I am guessing, and that means the US.

[@dreadred92]

Not a kei truck

[@Fenrires]

I was rooting for a Luton over the cab, but this is pretty neat!

[@elcheapotravel5914]

@@staninjapan07 the chinese took the kei car concept but adapted it to a more "real world" use, i used to own one 1.1 liter and it could do freeway speed without exploding

[@thisolesignguy2733]

looks great! You should utilize those drop down sides and add some chains to one side so that it drops down like a tailgate. Add a propane stove and eureka! cooking area!

[@GarageCast-Joe]

cool idea. 60-66 chevy stepside bed chains could work

[@RealJonDoe]

Not until the under sides are sealed, surely, and with a direct for the fumes, else they end up causing a carbon monoxide risk.

[@MrMEmEmEmEMEMEeeeeee]

​@@RealJonDoeDon't call him Shirley!

[@RealJonDoe]

@@MrMEmEmEmEMEMEeeeeee common mistake, surley you can see I called him surely!

[@robertspray7472]

Someone else’s bolt box broke open, and you got the bonus

[@jlucasound]

A kind of double edged sword but he knows how to make gaskets, if he has to. The pump is fine. This is good. I LOVE getting free hardware!

[@robertgorman5622]

😆 😂 he's a friggin roit ​@@jlucasound

[@johnawrey5582]

" I collected every tube of JB weld that was lying around here" And with that you earned yourself a subscriber. Never have I felt such a kindred spirit

[@hopingforthebest1.9]

"What kind of packing peanuts do we have?" "Grade 8"

[@jlucasound]

😅🤣

[@corydriver7634]

😂

[@2coolwheels139]

😅

[@ronb6182]

ROTFLNG 73

[@BrianSnider-de1tt]

Styrofoam peanuts aren’t worth 💩, but grade 8 bolts?? For the win! 😂

[@almirria6753]

Hey look, it is everyone's favorite junkyard engineer/shop teacher He is building & doing what a lot of us can only dream of doing

[@harrywalker968]

buy a mig, learn to weld,,then buy a 5'' grinder.. the world is yours.. i buy tools for a job i might use once in 3 yrs,, but i have it..

[@staninjapan07]

@@harrywalker968Indeed. I would have the bike servicing stand I wanted if I had those two things... and some free scrapped tubing.

[@AwitParaSaKanya82]

I just love how you nonchalantly point out anything that's concerning during the restoration. The way you Macguyver your build just cracks a wide smile on my face. Keep it up brother! Awesome build!

[@mikes.4136]

This has got to be one of the most clever camper builds I’ve ever seen! Your creativity is amazing.

[@averyintrusive7610]

Great build with all the comforts. Maybe add a flip down step and handle for entering the camper. An easily deployable mount for the solar panels to act like awnings would let them do double duty. Shading the camper and powering it. Internal lighting of course. Exterior lighting perhaps.

[@rockystanaitis2908]

I love the way you work. An old welder once told me that tricks I learn from others will worth more than money. I learn tricks from you every episode.

[@bryanirwin5473]

It looks like a mini Pinzgauer, maybe continue along that theme.

[@deepbludude4697]

Exactly what I thought

[@harrywalker968]

paint it green, so its ''environ mentaly'', friendly..

[@mattewiegand9896]

I love this thing. So nice to watch you work and chat with us. Really feels like hanging with a buddy.

[@kenmckee7536]

The best mechanic on KZbin...fun... informative...and fun.. sorry Fun with a capital F...

[@immrnoidall]

"This part goes on a different engine". "I'm hoping it bolts right on". LOL. Yup. that sounds like myself.

[@lennyhankins698]

This is a million dollar build idea. A diesel sippin camper. These trucks go for about 6k in my area with low miles and in good shape. If you could build the camper shell for them for

[@rickcole349]

“it’s absolutely the wrong way to do this, but I do it all the time.” Beautiful.

[@motorv8N]

Fantastic build - what a blast. I second the folks who suggested chaining the drop sides so they can hang open as cooking/working surfaces as well as a step for getting in. Love hanging out while you work on stuff. One of my favourite channels ever. 😎

[@dale5898]

Name the thing “The Easy Bake Oven”

[@popmarbles6980]

Are you going to use that new automotive floorboard sound/insulation that will stick to your walls to insulate your easy bake oven?

[@danmadison5087]

You need to grease your elbows so you don't hear that squeaking sound when you turn the steering wheel. : )👍

[@douglascorley6630]

Always love watching your show

[@upscaleshack]

My dad owned a camper manufacturing business in the 90's. Same basic design as yours only we used 1" square aluminum for the most part. The camper top and bottom rails were pre-made extruded aluminum. We used a stamped aluminum camper skin that had sort of a woodgrain pattern embossed in it, and came in dozens of colors. Everything came from RV suppliers in Elkhart, Indiana, which is the RV/camper center of the universe.

[@michaelsimmons6138]

You just made the best hide out from the wife and kids to get peace and quiet for a nap and it's mobile brilliant 😂🤣👍👍🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@dingbat2656]

"Absolutely the wrong way to do this but i do it all the time" you got a new subscriber brother lol 😎👍

[@Fasthut]

Спасибо за ваши видео. Работаю в автосервисе, и часто возникают проблемы из-за возраста автомобилей. Но, глядя на вашу работу, понимаю, что в моих руках почти что новые игрушки :-)

[@Fenrires]

This guy is simultaneously the cause of and solution to every “why the heck would you build that like that?!” moment ❤

[@davestark2015]

Sixty eight thousand subscribed fans !!!!!! Too cool for school !!! Well done sir, can't wait for you to hit one hundred thousand subscriptions !!!!! Cheers 🎉

[@mymail8503]

Professional , practical and full of humor , thanks for the fresh output of ideas.

[@matthewb8229]

Your use of JB Weld makes me happy to see. I was replacing the clutch in my '68 C10. During which, the Saginaw 3 managed to fall off the jack, and break a mounting ear off. I JB'd that entire ear back together (the clamping was something to behold!) and it has never given me any issues. I check rather often, just in case.

[@nightsailor1]

I always thought JB Weld should sponsor a Nascar team. An all grey car.

[@ludditeneaderthal]

A fairly long while back, my job had recently acquired a diesel high volume air compressor (think jack hammer sized). When prepping it for use, we discovered the air circuit oil cooler (huge radiator made from aluminum) had a few leaks. My co-worker/pal suggested "let's weld it!", which only inspired visions of oil soaked aluminum tubing, fins, etc "going houdini". I told him "I have a much better idea". I pulled the fins around the wet spots, leaving somewhat lace-like short runs of exposed tubing. Wire toothbrushed with lacquer thinner til everything would actually dry, covered the holes in the fin matrix one side, and laid that side on the floor. Mixed up "the biggest tube" of jb weld at the local hardware monger, and pour filled all those finless spots. Left it curing over the weekend, re-assembled Monday am. Boss, co-worker, and engineer neighbor all clicked tongues, shook heads, and expressed sympathy for my parents at having raised a sub-moron. They all chuckled, and took up my offer of a 5 buck wager as to effectiveness of my repair, "easy money". Fired up the beast, made full pressure, full volume, and didn't leak or overheat. I went home with 15 bucks, and those patches lasted as long as the compressor did, never even got damp, lol. Jb weld is the miracle fix for just about everything

[@fatherhawke9713]

"This is actually working! Nice!" I can relate to that

[@daviddaw999]

I love how your skill set makes a complicated task seem easy. James, you are a mechanical genius.

[@RealJonDoe]

As a locksmith, I think the best bet for door handle is usually to look at the key. If that truck is anything like similar ones I've seen, it's more likely to be an Isuzu. Lock and handle sets tend to follow in whole parts.

[@JamesShuta]

Kinda like my dad was I trying whaching your channel

[@Freedbird]

A patio umbrella pole and base would make a stand for attaching the solar panels to. Some locking collars/mounting sleeves and they could easy adjust towards the sun. They don't look too heavy so some light arms, pivoted of each side of a collar should hold them up and open. You are the Red Green, Steven Wright, mechanical mashup the world needs right now !

[@markrandall1456]

A 10X10 canopy with walls is a good addition for the rear of the camper. You can stand up to change clothes, use your cook stove and sit in your chair, out of the rain. You have inspired me to build another camper on the old Coleman camper frame I bought. Thanks.

[@mattsstuff1268]

Well, that's the first time I've ever seen rocks coming out of an engine (@05:19). Very impressive.

[@tengallonz]

Really enjoyed this video, thanks so much. Best line from the vid was ... "that's absolutely the wrong way to do it ... I do it that way all the time" Really enjoy your dry humour. On another tack, I had to fix a window regulator, wiper motor and wiper washer on the Ford on the weekend. Was all ready just to buy new stuff, then thought, "what would James do?" So I removed each item, lubricated them all, straightened up a few things and everything works once more, without spending a cent. Thanks James, keep up the great work.

[@leonjohansson6542]

I had an old van that had body panel water leaks. None of the silicone based sealants worked for very long. Removed all the silicone and used a butyl caulking. The butyl worked perfect and lasted years.

[@JamesShuta]

I love you're channel ❤️

[@JeffKopis]

I'd paint the whole truck and camper a really light blue. Or sea foam green. Or pink. Whimsical and breezy.

[@ShopJock]

Id probably use that white roof coating you didnt end up using on the kenworth

[@Ostilogoth]

Absolutely wonderful. I can make 2 suggestions from experience. JB weld is great; you can strengthen it and shorten the cure time if you can place the item in a conventional oven at 350°F for 2 hours. No information about this is available for JB weld, as far as I know {just experimentation from me}. The AC should be easily removable. For travel, the AC will last much longer if placed in a cushioned spot. Not mounted for use until you arrive.

[@benjaminrich9396]

Well I know what I'm now watching for the next 40 mins. :)

[@larsleanderlaursen6786]

What a pleasure to watch you build and repair stuff. You are my favorite you tuber. Keep up the good work! You are truely creatve and giftet!

[@smca7271]

Your patience is inspirational.

[@MattWeber]

Your trick for elevating the square off the floor, was nuts!

[@markc5593]

Looking forward to more on this.

[@DannyCreech]

I have been watching this channel for awhile now. I have to say, I like watching you build things more than watching you not fix things. ;-)

[@crnlbwlawson]

Turn the folding sides under bed and such into storage areas accessible from outside. Great build!

[@charlesangell_bulmtl]

Bet he will...

[@letttttttssssss_gooooooo]

Love this! I think I may have tried to put the AC on an overhang over the cab. Above the driver. Then it's out of the way and you would have more storage or move the battery next to it.

[@tonydaniels3093]

this is great for alone time at the remote property

[@charlescastle5566]

That little thing will be really handy. You have a camper to take to your other property and have somewhere to live while your there. If you have to stay for a few days. I did remember you have a very long drive to just get to the new to you property. So that's a big win for that little truck.

[@philmunson7773]

Almost ready for an adventure! JB weld has saved me a few times also. Great stuff.

[@parlance.electricco]

Just fantastic to watch you working like this.

[@zerkfitting]

I liked the way you edited this Vlog. It kept me interested and didn't get bogged down with minutia. Quite a few good ideas and good pointers. I could live in that camper fairly comfortably.

[@MRrwmac]

Very “Cool” Camper you made for yourself there buddy! Nice. Now lets see you and the kids using it overnight.

[@dogpotter]

that looked like it was fun to build. It was definitely fun to watch. thanks for sharing

[@patrickbradford6223]

So what you can do is use the sheet metal stretch concept. Hot glue blocks on either side of the sheet metal bend or dent. Add lateral tension with one of those squeeze clamps or something... Then you can pull it out with paintless dent techniques. The "pull" should almost pop right back, knock down the high spots and you should be dialed.

[@stevenparkin6486]

I found your channel today; this is my first episode. You provided education and humor in one channel. Thanks.

[@markvisconti4507]

Definitely dig the Peter Gabriel-esque "Sledgehammer" welding video editing style. Definitely appropriate. Your process is fantastic, pragmatic. The Ecoflow and panels are a fantastic idea, as well. We have an old Tada that could use an upgrade.

[@remko1238]

Another epic build from scratch & a true pleasure to watch 👏🏽

[@shannonlawsonnashville]

I was a professional musician since 89 and just stopped to live life differently and try all the things I have ever wanted to do but never had the time. That being said, I have always enjoyed working with my hands and started to teach myself how to weld and work on vehicles, all sorts of things. That being said, I watch a lot of KZbin channels like yours, but right now, yours is my absolute favorite. So much variety. I identify with it, thanks a lot! I look forward to your new projects

[@elcheapotravel5914]

This project is exactly what i was looking for since i'm about to buy a 10 feet '24 chinese minitruck, the only thing i can add is that you can glue the roof and side panels middle parts and only screw the front and rear so you can save money and time and avoid using 500 screws

[@pierelenigus8598]

"you grab the sharp pointy bit and pull" ... that spoke deep truth to me.

[@puccipower]

This is so much cooler than an RV, because it's safe. You aren't just using plywood. This is such a cool usage of this vehicle. How much did you end up spending? You are not only intelligent, but you're very creative and I'm sure some could mistake you for a pack rat but I can tell you know where every single part is, and you can locate it and find a good use for it! Super cool.

[@mattgreen3696]

Turned 28 yesterday and wanna be just like you when I grow up!

[@stevenweikart2258]

Gandalf builds a camper, love it!

[@roryfruhling9100]

Your can-do but honest about motivation fluctuating attitude is what I appreciate most.

[@Brokeandtwistedgarage]

By far my favorite KZbinr!!! Cheers from Alberta Canada! I learn something new from every video!

[@petercorinallen]

Hello Sir. An experienced welder told me to never through away the ends of my welding rods just in case I needed to fill a gap. Kindest regards to you and your family and love from England.

[@michaelb.42112]

This is becoming my favorite channel. I'm not a mechanic, so I learn a from you, and your dry sense of humor is refreshing. It it's not fun, you're doing it wrong.

[@infocpctrainer]

re-watched this video just because its fun, and I like the way James thinks. updates please

[@brianwayne3029]

Ha Ha Ha! The one part that I didn't think you would find was the only part that you found! The water pump! What a hoot!

[@eugenenelson5398]

I worked st a mid Missouri campus for years ,in the early day I took care of the grounds. We had a diahutzu truck with fold down sides. During mowing season, we took off the sides .added some aluminum ramps to carry a J,D, walk- behind, then the ramps would lay along the side and straped on. Very handy. In the fall we did leave cleanup .so we build a plywood box that took the hole bed added some doors on back reinforced to hold a motor and fan for leaf suction, added a hose that coiled up on the box , and drove all over sucking up leaves. With the cab over design it could pull right up to buildings and get close enuff to clean out window wells ,and tiet corners . Had a ball with it thanks for your vedios.

[@xozindustries7451]

That’s pretty cool, the one thing I would definitely change is to put a piano hinge on the back door, it’s going to sag too much over time, and remember that everything moves going down the road. I’m not sure why you didn’t make it taller, or the bed lower so you can at least sit up in bed, I’d also put sheet foam insulation in between the tubing structure, good work overall, keep it up

[@ricktimmons458]

when i recovered my camper shell I found all the wood was rotten. As you did I replaces with a cedar and oak as framing. On the advice of an professional camper fabricator i used rubber insulation between every metal edge. after resealing and replacing ever screw with stainless steel and plastic washers. I painted in cool seal. the sides got a rust preventative paint coat. everything turned out great.

[@stevenmccrickard1401]

I always have fun watching your vodeos. When i saw you climb in and sit on the bed and crook your neck it occurred to me you could have made the camper a few inches taller for improved comort.

[@jerryb1234]

I'd like to see ya finish this little project, that's cool af,👍, awesome video, and thanks for sharing.

[@bretthutchison789]

thats an awesome little camper! I cant wait to see how it looks when youre finished! if you made inner fold-down/fold-up panels to access under the bed while also being able to keep the cold in/heat in would be a great use of space!

[@jaimehectorcaballeroramire4150]

I'm glad this is on KZbin

[@ryrob37]

Great project! It’ll be fun to camp in

[@LAP1050]

I was YouTubing for something to watch and your video came up. Watched it, enjoyed your delivery and subscribed. 👍🇺🇸

[@ronald8673]

Duct tape and JB weld are some of the best inventions of modern man.

[@bricosparaunavidamejor1108]

Con ese aislamiento es un horror en verano y en invierno un cubito 😂😂 por no ablar de como estara el radiador por dentro...yo tengo un clasico y hay que hacerles muchas mas cosas para que sean fiables....pero los vídeos estan muy entretenidos saludos.

[@RuneLar]

What if you put some fold out arms on the sides of the truck bed floor, so that when you lower the truck bed sides you could have them stop when they are flat out at 90 degrees to use as work surfaces? Just have a couple of triangle braces made out of square tubing on hinges so they can fold flat on each side of the bed.

[@nuovofresco]

I love the square on the floor idea. Could you use magnets as spacers so they stick to the square; if you have them around the shop, of course. gotta keep up the low-buck life.

[@andrez3640]

I love the way you humorously add in comments making things look so easy and simple... except if I tried.... lovely watching you work...

[@francoisbouchard602]

Nice. Camper Good.job Nice truck good show 😄👍👍👍👏👏👏👏😍

[@tombrenes2411]

My 2 cents I’d do it so you put set 2 legs down in the rear (adjustable for level) structure to floor . . . Have the structure on rollers to the bed (drive forward to the edge of the structure) Drove off the structure has 4 legs on the ground detachable from the truck Now you have a base camp Your truck is ready for in town trips food supplies etc Your truck can transport logs for the cabin build On top I’d do a truck rack over the entire truck and structure with tie down spots lights all 4 corners and spare tire tie down Under the truck make tool boxes extra batteries recovery equipment Without the structure cover the whole thing with heavy tarp Corner to corner you can do hammock camping

[@charlesm8834]

You’re basically awesome my friend

[@3rdpig]

That's an awesome little rig. I can't wait to see more.

[@jj980]

Id put chains or skide bars on the bedsides to make outdoor prep/counter space and back gate a table. Utilizing every inch of the rig

[@leop9021]

I love this channel.

[@RuubRoyce]

With a proper support hinge, those sides are also perfect table tops.

[@rockatowa]

i really enjoyed this video, thank you for posting it .

[@Mrmegaton21]

This is my 2nd video. I think I'm hooked!

[@SurvivingTheApocalypse]

The ‘Class A Living’ channel needs to take some notes from this guy.

[@oubliette862]

you may want access between the cab and the camper side before you button it up too much. you may consider an area for a small wood stove and the ventilation for it, and for condensation which can be a problem inside sometimes.

[@Raffaele276]

You are the absolute Master Cylinder of Mechanical Manipulation!