DIY Off-road Camper Build

[@philgolson6306]

How this work of art gets 713 thumbs-down is absolutely beyond me. The precision and beauty of this build was a joy to watch. Good on ya, mates.

[@mathyland5373]

Cheers mate

[@Armalite75]

@@mathyland5373 Amazing work, all i would have done was changed the track for the video, that track was making me scream the 8th time. Again AMAZING WORK!

[@geographyinaction7814]

It is a great build. I was watching this, and my wife joined-in,; she's also a mother. When she saw the kids in an active metal-shop, barefoot, she flipped-out!!!! LOL!!! I agree, but we're not Karen's, I'm sure there are a great many dangers those kids are used to living and thriving Down-under. The 713, are morons. Great build fella, cheers!

[@thugcompilations8416]

@@mathyland5373 Hey Mat just wondering if there would be any chance I could get your trailer plans for this trailer. would appreciate it a lot. Cheers

[@matthewdunscombe132]

@@mathyland5373 hi Matt, i am looking at building a camper trailer, could you please tell me where you got your external panelling from, also, could you tell me a ball park figure of the cost of yours so i have a bit of an idea. im in Perth, and would like to have a chat with you regarding things i need to know, little tricks and such, can you help ?

[@bdubz5150]

Great build, I started one just like it here in the states. No wood being used either.. all aluminum. I'm going with a redarc DC to DC charge controller/solar, Anderson plug to vehicle, 2x 212 AH house batteries, pumped 30 gallons water, with 15 gallon additional drinking water rotopacks, exterior pull out kitchen, instant hot water, 10" queen bed, couch, 32" LED TV, Bluetooth stereo, 4 terabyte data disk storage for movies, 2x 180 degree awnings, 16" jeep wheels and tires, independent suspension, roof rack, roof access ladder, front tongue storage, 3 RV windows, 2 exhaust/intake fans, and 2" insulation with vapor barrier. Thanks for sharing video, it inspired me more than any other build vids. Thank You!

[@mathyland5373]

B Dubz sounds like an awesome trailer. Well done

[@ravis8177]

Not sure what someone finds to dislike about precise hardwork... I wish I could make 1 for myself...

[@nickfree46]

What a build, that will survive off roading no problem and certainly going to last. When you build it yourself always best, you know exactly what youve got and its limitations and if you gonna do something always do it right. Hats off to you guys, very envious off roader here :)

[@kensnyder9372]

Mat , bad ass camper ! Really like the suspension ! When i put my sides on i used a double face tape i got from 3M that is used on truck body's and cabs . Eddie on this sight used wood a very nice job but i'll my money on steel any time . This looks some what the South African army has ...............Very nice Mat...............

[@TheMultisportGeek]

That thing is bad ass. Nice job. Nice cruiser too.

[@mathyland5373]

Gantry Crane cheers

[@hogheadtb6489]

Mr. Hyland you did a wonderful job on your camper, you need to come to the U.S. and start building here.

[@mathyland5373]

Thankyou. Do you have many manufacturers building off-road trailers over in USA

[@babypxcamper4078]

We are currently undertaking our own 'square drop mini camper build' and this is a great video.

[@jesselaporte7184]

Absolutely blown away. Well done sir

[@8645-l4v]

Crazy awesome build! You should go full solar if you haven’t already. Thanks for sharing.

[@mathyland5373]

K Fx yes have fitted full solar. It works great.

[@HotShotzBigz]

Awesome work guys, that's amazing!

[@vintagetintrader1062]

Nice job, need something of this heavy duty construction just to use on our normal highways! I’m at the start of building a 2.8 x 2.1 small caravan with similar construction.

[@dfox344]

Matt.... you Rock... you have a gift.... thank you for sharing... Daniel....

[@rickgreen9936]

Great design and build. Please do a vid on the completed camper with the kitchen and utilities installed and the interior and the pop-up. Really like the design, good work!

[@edwinbruner1026]

Good to see the kids getting into the build. Teach them young. B'ham AL.

[@peakmountaincamps]

Crazy the amount of work that goes into something like this. Love your suspension setup.

[@hidel308]

Mats got one hell of a shop, it’s almost like he does this for a living.

[@acoow]

2+ years later, how well is that glue holding on the outer panels?

[@tsetendorjee9040]

Very good and we love it!👍👍👍

[@Bunniderp]

i'm not gonna lie that not only was this the best learning video i have seen on you tube but you guys made looks better then most paid for campers out there i'm actually building a truck camper out of aluminum i built a prototype now to rebuild the final product

[@mathyland5373]

anthony thammavongsa thanks for the kind words

[@julioporras3259]

Hi Mat I am fascinated by your video, in my country there is no such trailer. I congratulate you, very good construction and I find it a very practical use. Greetings from Costa Rica.

[@mathyland5373]

Thank you

[@GARRETT-FAB]

Props on the aluminum fab choice Being a welder/fabricator myself I would’ve said “however heavy it is, my truck can pull it” awesome build bro.

[@BDL090754]

Thank you Mat, Love this video of the build, appreciate you sharing this.

[@mathyland5373]

Brad Lloyd no worries Brad

[@johngovender7193]

Gr8 build. Would be possible to share dimensions of the base, location of suspension. Thanks

[@epic.202]

I like watching your video with you and your family working on it to gather nice job

[@branoMTB]

really interested in how you fabricated your large compartment door. any chance you have detail of jamb/seal condition or closeup of door and jamb edge? thanks

[@saskatchewanpro-rancher2273]

Walk through of the camper and utilities would be great!

[@mathyland5373]

Mark Noerenberg yeah I’ll produce one soon. Many requests

[@adamg7270]

Well done. So tempted to do this myself instead of spending +12k for a trailer. I have a 200 amp TIG but free time is the hard part when working full time.

[@mathyland5373]

Such a rewarding project. But you’ll need more than $12k to build one.

[@adamg7270]

@@mathyland5373 Are mechanical fasteners used in combination with adhesive for the panels? Seems like there could be some flexing in an off road application, but I could imagine crushing the core with too many screws might cause it's own set of issues.

[@josedesousa5898]

Fantastic build, hopefully you willing to share the building plans.

[@mathyland5373]

Jose de Sousa formal plans don’t exist. It’s all in my head. I’m thinking of getting someone to draw them up so I can share.

[@mlangfordoutdoor]

Hay mate that there is one nice trailer it will bring so much fun for your family. I am building a wood teardrop camper right now on my channel but I will be thinking of this awesome off road trailer you have masterfully built.

[@turbogrin]

NICE JOB ! It looks like you had lots of good help both big and little ! LOL Enjoy your fine camper

[@ashlogan2049]

Looks great, best I've seen so far but I'd love to see some fit out shots

[@Jaff.HawkarJaff]

Hey Mat, Great job, I like the design and the structure. May I ask for the blueprints?. Thanks

[@michaelolsson2629]

Awesome build mate. Look to build my own pretty soon. This has given me some great ideas.

[@Christian76S]

unbelievable. great work mate, great craft. safe travels and enjoy your piece of art!

[@NWIE76]

Great job mate, well done and congrats on the registration. Respect.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Huge respect! Looks like a great camper Mat.

[@mangriem1170]

Pppppp0 000ppp00 Lpppppppppppppp

[@pschultz83]

Great build mate. Looks the goods! Nice solid unit! Thanks for taking the time to share the build.

[@mathyland5373]

Peter Schultz thanks Peter. It was a great project

[@milanagel]

Looks great. Very simple and I love it. I just don’t understand the pop up roof. I can’t see how you get into the camper. Did I mis something?

[@karlnash7105]

Nice and rugged. Hope that it gives you many years with no trouble.

[@monk13131]

Looks great. Hope we'll get to see it in action.

[@jonassonjp]

That is awesome Mat! Is there any other videos? Photos?

[@sheep3854]

That's amazing. Nice work mate, mad respect

[@gregcrane6923]

Fantastic build mate cant wait for more videos

[@fotostudio68]

Hello from Russia, Mat! That’s really cool project! Thank you very much for sharing.

[@mathyland5373]

No worries mate. Thanks for watching

[@derrickmurphy6040]

Top class work super job looks great.your mate at the beginning disappeared I reckon he got fed up with having no tea breaks lol.well done.

[@garagepie]

Looks awesome. What was the TARE? Did you stainless steel on the frame and chassis? Jhb, South Africa

[@stryker4240]

Awesome build. I love to see your boy helping too!

[@davidthompson5108]

Nicely done. Shows me what I can do with my powerarc if I just put some time and effort into it.

[@michael.hughes]

Great job Mat, looks a million bucks.

[@mauriciolazo6419]

felicitacones se ve tan facil pero tiene todo su tecnica , me gutaria sber cual es el materil que forraron todo, ademas lo pegan con una silicona se ve muy livino ? que material es '

[@nanakeyks]

Looks awesome honestly and built to high standards.

[@cabrocolima]

What size sheet metal u guy use for floor

[@teresamanning8769]

Fantastic job Mat, happy holidays will be had by the Family 😃😀🤩

[@michaelmathis1961]

Where did you get the independent axles and spindles and their approximate cost? Great video by the way.

[@briankiro976]

Would also like to know this. Nice build. I have a boat trailer im going to sacrifice to build one of these. Just need the suspension parts

[@dylanmorgan9573]

Sick build there fella

[@guitaraffliction3553]

Great job Mart and what a sense of accomplishment! Guys like you drive guys like me to do it ourselves! Great job mate from San Diego Jeep Guy!

[@utubota5522]

What kind of adhesive did you use? I saw something white and something black. Did you use more than one kind, and was is based upon the type of material you were bonding? Thanks, and great looking trailer.

[@mathyland5373]

It’s sikaflex 227. It comes in two colors.

[@AustNRail]

Nice work. Tell me about how you designed the suspension?

[@mathyland5373]

I bought a suspension kit from huntsman in Melbourne

[@ThePriVaTe1024]

Cool build but where are the 90 degree joins? more effort equals cleaner build. i am busy building similar but i have no gaps in my frame. fare enough you hide the openings with plate but still.

[@JorgeVelazquez09]

WOW! Just WOW! Brilliant craftsmanship!

[@leonelariciaga3537]

I dont weld. But I love to build stuff . I like to design my lawn trailer. Maybe someday I build my own trailers and sell them. Good job sir.

[@pierrefourie5753]

Very nice and informative video to watch. Thanx Matt.

[@lbenegas]

Look like a giant kitchen on wheels. Is there any space for sleeping? Is it insulated (walls, roof, floor)?

[@mathyland5373]

Lisandro Benegas sleeping area up top. Pop top roof. Part 2 video shows this better.

[@mathyland5373]

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[@phantomperformanceparts]

hey mate awesome build!!! have you got any updated videos of it since you've finished it? or maybe you could do a walk around video of it all setup? I'm very interested to see the over view of the finished product.

[@mathyland5373]

ONE NINETY TWO FILMS hey there. I plan to make a few videos soon.

[@phantomperformanceparts]

excellent.

[@gregparrott]

Thumbs up for both the video and the construction of the camper. One suggestion: This video would be much better if you omitted the monotonous music and instead, spoke about the project - type and quantity of materials used, material costs, empty and GVW weights, challenging aspects, axle type and capacity, possible improvements if you were to do it again, any complications with registering a custom built vehicle, etc.

[@carlosolave7800]

Hola consulta la estructura en general es de acero o aluminio ? Saludos desde Chile

[@seanmclaughlin3129]

Well done mate. Looks good.

[@ethanblaedow475]

Finally someone who remembered to put shocks on a overland trailer

[@williamoverton7265]

Excellent and clean workmanship bravo

[@TheBigGaloot]

Great stuff Mat. I wish I had your skills.

[@mathyland5373]

TheBigGaloot it’s easy when you break it down. Measuring cutting welding drilling and glueing. I’m no tradesmen either

[@mariorodolfogollesaez1780]

muy buen trabajo en general,una consulta todas las planchas son de aluminio ?

[@mathyland5373]

MARIO RODOLFO GOLLE SAEZ can you convert to English?

[@mariorodolfogollesaez1780]

@@mathyland5373 no es importante

[@Quattro4k82]

Beautiful work.

[@michelong75]

Very nice DYS Project , best regards from germany

[@mathyland5373]

Thanks!

[@alexanderrupe6302]

so how has it held up in the West Australian bush

[@nicholaswirth1011]

Wicked build mate! What were the weights?

[@mathyland5373]

Nicholas Wirth 1360kgs

[@nicholaswirth1011]

@@mathyland5373 amazing mate! Awesome build!

[@dundeecrocodile6275]

i was thinking is he from New Zealand..nah youre from Aussie awesome build! 😁''👍

[@JM-rs9xo]

Great project and video Mat, gives DIYers the confidence to do something similar. What thickness RHS did you use for the frame (chassis/walls/roof)? I'm assuming the sheeting is all aluminium, what thickness is the checker plate and econ-panel? Cheers

[@mathyland5373]

Chassis was 3mm. Frame was all 2mm thick. Sheeting is a 3mm composite panel. Aluminium checker plate is also 3mm thick.

[@JM-rs9xo]

Thanks Mat.

[@wingyone]

@@mathyland5373 is this all steel tubing?

[@mathyland5373]

Mark Locken yes all steel other than roof top pod frame. It’s ally

[@wingyone]

@@mathyland5373 it looked so shiny in the video but I noticed you weren't using a spool gun so figured it must be steel. I love the work you did and the video by the way!

[@ireland66613]

Very cool what is the adhesive is that you are using

[@craigjones9244]

A bloody fine trailer that would cost 25 grand anywhere else well done.👍🏻

[@mathyland5373]

Hey Craig. Unfortunately it did cost $25k. When I started I thought it cost half that.

[@craigjones9244]

@@mathyland5373 Well at least you got exactly what you wanted 👍🏻😁

[@garynz345]

Nice Work mate, looks Pro!!!

[@micklaporta4503]

awesome build , cant wait to see more of it

[@christopherparker843]

Do you have a set of plans for this build? I would like to build one for myself!

[@trevorhands4531]

Same here

[@melmega2005]

hello from Brasil.. nice project,, can tel us all the measurements

[@TalkPepz]

Great job sir, am too building my own offroad trailer however part to carry my dogs and part for equipments. could you please tell me which black silicone did you use to attach the aluminium sheet on the frame?

[@mathyland5373]

AreffSan it was sikaflex. The automotive grade

[@local378]

its nice to have mates that will help

[@bigfella6629]

Well done mate, exceptional job, looks great.

[@brettevans2475]

Very clean and professional! Steel or aluminum frame and chassis? Stainless diamond plating, what thickness? What are the other exterior panels not diamond plated covered with? Thanks!

[@smudgepost]

Great job, nice project! Any idea what the final build weight was? I ask as I far prefer working with steel to alu

[@rubenlinarez2550]

me encanto ver a la familia involucrada a sus hijos y esposa very nice

[@Roots-Of-Knowledge]

thnx dud really nice work and video.. will love to see more in depth tour.. bravo and enjoy!!

[@mathyland5373]

Shay Daniel more videos of internal and canvas work coming in June

[@user-cb2427]

You look like you really enjoyed what you were doing, having that much fun one usually has to pay for it. Was wondering how much you would pay me for one just like that one

[@pochdelprado7830]

What a great build. May I know what type steel and size tubular steel you used for the trailer chassis?

[@mathyland5373]

Poch Del Prado chassis was 150mm x 50mm x 3mm

[@damianperalta3389]

Really really good work.. Please can you tell me the material you used for the chassis and frame and for the wheels you build it.. what are the dimensions.. Thanks so much Amazing job

[@mathyland5373]

Chassis is 150mm x 100mm galvanised steel. Body is 2000mm wide x 3000mm long. Drawbar is 2000mm

[@damianperalta3389]

Mat Hyland .. Sorry to bother you.. The individual suspension you build it or you buy them separately.. If you build it. please can you send me some mergers or website were to find the size plan.. thanks so much

[@mathyland5373]

Damian Peralta I bought the suspension seperate. I ordered from Huntsman in Melbourne

[@jeeepers2024]

Hallo Mat. What was the weight of your project when completed and what was the weight and width of your axle that you used. Love your project, looks very nice

[@mathyland5373]

jeeepers completion weight was 1320kgs. The axles and suspension are rated to 2000kgs

[@lachlanmoon9846]

Brilliant build mate. Interested as to how you came to this design for the project

[@gixxermeric9880]

Awesome build.. how have the glued on panels held up.? saw very few screws/riverts.

[@mathyland5373]

Held up great. Heaps of rivets used. Video just doesn’t capture it

[@victorsergeygorbachev6683]

Mat - do you remember the cost for it? Im assuming the whole thing is aluminum? also what's the total weight of it ? Thanks

[@mathyland5373]

Cost was $25k AUD It’s mostly steel frame. Total weight 1350kgs

[@teddybelardo9151]

amazing work..very skilled people.. iloveyour video..😍

[@ernestojavierastorgachinga4115]

Hola, consulta el chasis de cuántos milímetros es y si le coloco perfil 50x50 en 3 milímetros y las parrillas de suspensión las fabricó de 4 milimetros para un carro de 600 kilos ?

[@Mitzoplick]

Any idea how a steel framed camper like this compares in weight to a 3/4 plywood built camper on a steel trailer frame? I see so many people using plywood and it just seems to me like a much heavier option.