DIY off-road teardrop camper build in 15 minutes

We built an off-road camper but didn’t film it. We did take some pictures though, so here they are! It’s like a video, just slower.

[@jessemurillo6895]

There’s people who built travel trailers and then there’s people like who built QUALITY travel trailers! Great job!

[@flightofthecrowswing]

We've watched a lot of your videos, including the others of BoB, but we've not seen this one until now. Thanks for showing us how BoB came to be. It's a great looking little teardrop!

[@tstjohn777]

You have a ton of skills. Nice job.

[@redcloud870]

Wow! One of the best DIY builds!

[@endeshawtena5770]

I appreciate your skills and dedication. So convenient for outdoor activities. Hope to see more innovation to come.

[@mattgroschel8681]

Freaking love Bob. You killed it man. Fantastic build!

[@james-heatherbailey5530]

I'm just thrilled to see that some youtubers ACTUALLY respond to their viewers questions! Good on ya mate!

[@daxenzo58]

A trick : watch series on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching all kinds of movies recently.

[@raylanroyal2127]

@Dax Enzo Yea, I have been using Flixzone for months myself =)

[@yahiradan9028]

@Dax Enzo yea, been watching on Flixzone for since november myself :D

[@DURRIESVISION]

Awesome build, I'm going to build one myself one day. Hope your having fun getting out and using it. Thanks for the video.... from 🇦🇺" down under "🇦🇺 oz..... 👍👍

[@filidustbuster]

Love the build. Wish I had the talent to make one.

[@miltonmiller5407]

Great job feller

[@s302jzget]

Not even done with the video and man, I must say you’re very talented and have some major skills.

[@redbic420]

wow, your caftsmanship is amazing... if i saw this rollin down the road id think it was bought from a rv trailer sales very very nice work

[@TerryT007]

Just love your work. Keep it up.

[@bquade70]

Great work, looks awesome 👍👍

[@atmrtnez]

After watching this video it’s easy to see why some companies charge what they do for these trailers. Very nice work.

[@stoltzk]

That is an amazing build I love the workmanship that went into it it's awesome. I'm very jealous

[@mlangfordcamper]

Very nice build turned out great I am ready to build again and will be using some of your ideas

[@davidconroy8547]

Wow a great refference guide. I will be back to watch thanks.

[@mjsparks949]

Very impressive! Great job!

[@gorila1958]

TOTALLY AWESOME SIR!!

[@jdcool11]

Awesome build.

[@bigshirley3141]

This build is better than some factory builds ... your talented

[@davidgarcia-mo4ob]

you are very talented,its like it came from a factory,awsome

[@stephenspring4308]

Beautiful build looks great 👍

[@delldavis6222]

VERY NICE! Beyond incredible!

[@crossbone1690]

Wow, great vid!

[@TheIHCS]

Awesome work. 🤙

[@bryanford1139]

Bob looks great in the wild!!! :) 2500lbs...ya, I figured Bob had a few pounds on 'im. I built a 102" x 12' enclosed snowmobile trailer, all aluminum,w/ ramp door at the back, she wound up at 2500 lbs with 1000+lbs of sleds and fuel in it....weight...always the trade-off. Saved myself about $6k tho ... :)

[@raysboatingandadventure1277]

I enjoyed your build. Like the design very well. Watched a lot of youtube builds, we both think alike. Thanks for the video!

[@Richard-nu1sv]

Kicks ass. The crib is cool ya can never be to young to start camping.

[@harvmac69]

Nice Job!

[@ReWyldOutdoors]

I'm about to start my own build! I honestly really like the way you made the pics turn into a good video! Nice job! Turned out great!!!

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Thank you. Good luck with your build!

[@haicermoreno6739]

Great job

[@reximusmaximus3255]

Excellent craftsmanship! Sláinte

[@mtnscoutsadventureplus7145]

So awesome!

[@smkwhatsnext3411]

Nice let me know when Bob goes on the market 👍

[@joaquin698]

Just subscribed!! 👌🏻👌🏻

[@Mr_ravee_]

Your living my dream Bruh!!...🍻😎 Hopefully,very soon day i'll be at this point.

[@menglis3]

That is awesome.

[@Respawntheskullpupper]

I definitely plan on building this once I've bought a house

[@AstroBananna]

So cool.. wish i could start building one but no confidence it will ever get completed lol

[@ZeroToAwesome]

That is the spirit!

[@FrenchieFrench1555]

Thank you for the video. Looks very good. How do you cook?

[@gorila1958]

Great music edit BTW

[@btakin8737]

Dude, you’re an Aggie for Gosh sakes, don’t let me see you welding in shorts AGAIN! Whoop! Great build!!!!

[@q36spacemodulator]

Like the build, great job. Have you weighed it?, maybe put it on a weighbridge complete but unloaded.

[@mtnscoutsadventureplus7145]

Skills🏆

[@gj0628]

Freakin awesome

[@kekfreedomheritage5633]

Nice video and design for a tear drop trailer. Thanks for sharing. Just curious, why did not not extend the side walls all the way out to near the line of the end of the tires / wheels?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Wanted to keep a low profile for aerodynamicness and whatnot

[@boxedclown4616]

Can you link to some of the power equipment you used to do the electricity like the rotary switch?

[@alejandrotellechea7991]

Awesome build! Working on plans for mine. I’m really interested in the bunk bed/couch idea. How wide are the bunks and what head room do you have on each?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

They’re basically 2x2. 2’ wide and 2’ of head room.

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Very practical and quality DIY build. You have skills! Will it handle day after day of offroad trailing? There were only about 4 changes that i,personally, would make. But overall,,impressive. Thanks for the vid.

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Thanks! It’ll handle 70mph with only one wheel pretty well. So probably. Don’t forget to torque your lug nuts!

[@vasiliosvhta3054]

Dear friend very nice job indeed, I have a question, how do you get a license for home construction there?

[@bdubz5150]

Nice build, awesome! Iam getting ready to build my third one. Iam using 1-1/2" aluminum honeycomb floorboards and walls, and going a monocoque construction direction. I designed a DC to DC charge controller that will enable lithium battery charging via my Trucks smart alternator using an Anderson plug when towing, then when at camp or not in tow the 600 watts of solar panels take care of charge duties.

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Thanks! Your build sounds awesome. If I wind up with a bigger shop one day there may be a bigger bob...

[@bdubz5150]

Zero To Awesome Nice! I got a close friend in Lakeway Texas who is also building a 7x12 camper. I noticed your also a Texan...I don't think building a bigger camper would be much more effort than the your "BOB". The material would just be scaled up. Consider aluminum honeycomb sandwich composite panel next time, super featherweight, superior strength, enables monocoque construction with use of 1000's of extrusions to choose from to tie in the edges, or joints, eliminates the need for insulation and exterior/ interior sheathing, and can be used for floor, walls and cabinet construction. The 1-1/2" panel we used was strong enough to hold 2400lbs per 8 foot panel span when sitting on two opposing saw horses. Standard material for Aerospace use as floor deck, bulkheads, and cabinets/doors. We used it in the NASA/Sierra Nevada Dreamchaser. I'm approaching my current build from an aerospace perspective after two other traditional builds. Something to ponder anyways!!??

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Dang, sounds like some good stuff. I’ll have to look into it. Thanks for the tip!

[@manny6884]

Just curious what size and gauge of metal square tubing did you use to make your trailer? The trailer looks cool!

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Thanks! It’s 2” square tube all around. The box of the frame is 1/8” thick and the tongue is 3/16”

[@chooboflex8154]

hi, 1:10 what you use profiles type and dimensions ?

[@thegoodbyte]

very cool! a question - are the walls insulated anyhow? Or are they just 3/4 plywood?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

We cut a bunch of holes in the plywood and filled them with 3/4 foam board to lighten things up and insulate

[@dougwjackson]

you mentioned the gravel guard, what did you use and what was the issue with the stuff you used originally? Nice build BTW

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Thanks! It’s just called “gravel guard” and comes in a few different sizes. Can’t remember which one I got it from, but most trailer supply companies seem to have it

[@joaquin698]

Lol!!! Soo COOL!!! For how much would you build one for sale?? The only concern I have is the propane gas and heater exposed... but after seeing this I’m sure you could build a cage “metal” or thick aluminum to cover and protect it from weather and thieves... let me know if you would build one for sale .. I would pay in advanced if price is reasonable ... Tks for SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE👌🏻🙏🏻👌🏻..God bless! Stay safe.

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Just have the one. Think the wife might kill me if I built another! We are turning an xterra into a little rv though so stay tuned for that!

[@mcboomboom0078]

Dude!! You did an AMAZING job my man!! This is by far the best build I've seen to date! What was the build price up until this point?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Thanks! Right around $10k

[@MrSmokeeater69]

Was this built by winging it or had plans

[@gpraceworks4778]

Great Job! What would you budget for a build like this? Also, how did you get the Title/road legal?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

You could do it for $10k if you planned materials better than I did. Most states will title a homemade trailer pretty easily as long as it’s not heavy

[@tunazzi]

Good idea! Can you please explain why your not using foam board instead of honeycomb? Insulation with the same streingth, verses streingth? Im not understanding the idea behind 🤔 thinking. Not trying to be rude. Please educate me? Thanks.

[@ZeroToAwesome]

It’s available at the local hardware store

[@AngelLovesToLook]

Nice build, how much did it set you back in materials. Just trying to compare if it's worth to build one or buy one. Thank you for the info..

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Thanks! About $12k. Without labor cost...

[@AngelLovesToLook]

@@ZeroToAwesome thank you. That is not bad considering the build.

[@erichp1329]

Do you have any details on how you did the side tables? I have a teardrop and would love to add these

[@ZeroToAwesome]

This guy right here: Vintage Technologies Rv Teardrop Cargo Horse Camper Trailer Side Table Mount Extrusion 30" www.amazon.com/dp/B01347CEP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vXmgFbFR8SZ96

[@Worldfamoustrucker]

maybe I've missed it, but I am curious how long the build took? Working on the weekends? Full time at it?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

About 5 months primarily on the weekends

[@jishimoari]

I want to know how did you do water drain channels in rear door area?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Didn’t. Between the hurricane hinge and automotive weather stripping no water gets in. Check out www.teardroptrailerparts.com for hatch sealing ideas

[@shannonray7604]

Do you have any tips to make it strong enough to hold a lot of weight on the roof? We want to add a large rooftop tent for our kids but are worried about whether it can hold 500-600lbs.

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Make sure the walls are solid all the way down to the frame where the mounting points are and double up on roof spars across the top

[@toddbrigham5077]

Very nice overland camper! Did you have plans on how to make the baby, or did you just improvise ;>) ?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Lol! We were trying to make a pizza and the baby just happened...

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Ooh my favorite

[@RaulVazquez-dh7sz]

Wow!

[@willfalkner4936]

I really want my own and greatly appreciate this video. I lack the knowledge to weld. Handy with everything else though. Really wanting to hack my ATV trailer up and make it an ATV hauler in front and teardrop trailer in the rear. What welding unit do you have? Is that stick welding? Thank you for the post.

[@ZeroToAwesome]

The ATV/Toy hauler and teardrop is a awesome idea we have actually talked about a little bit. I say go for it! That was a Lincoln wire-fed MIG machine. You can get a decent Hobart or Lincoln MIG welder new for around $500, maybe score a better deal on a used one online. It’s not too hard to learn, just takes practice and a few “how to” videos.

[@willfalkner4936]

@@ZeroToAwesome Sweet. I'm definitely inspired. Thanks for the response for the welding. Will look more into MIG welding. To get started I might draw up the frame conversion in AutoCad and OnShape and go get quotes from trailer companies here in Houston to get things going.

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Sounds like a plan! A lot of trailer manufacturers use C channel steel, try to get a quote for square tube. It is much stronger than C channel, especially if you want to park some toys on it. If you decide to build the frame yourself find a steel yard to buy from. Big box stores charge 10x more and you can’t find the lengths and thicknesses you will need. Let us know if you have any other questions, good luck!

[@jaredlyman7469]

awesome build. currently starting a build myself. i was wondering if you have plans to your build that you would like to share?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

The only plans I have are the ones in the video. Hit that screenshot button!

[@cbpuzzle]

Curious why you didn't do 6 ft wide to get more bunk length for growing kids? Was a V nose for gas saving a consideration or rejected for cost or complexity reasons?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Aesthetics! Also the plywood was 5 ft wide

[@TheSmitty665]

Probably a dumb question but how did you make the side wall skeleton? Did you attach several pieces of plywood together and if so how?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Not a dumb question! There’s a few different methods. We took a 5x10 piece of plywood and added an extra 2’ by joining the panels with biscuits. Same way we did the floor at 1:48.

[@TheSmitty665]

@@ZeroToAwesome oh ok awesome, didn’t think about biscuit joints, thanks for the response

[@graystone3048]

Where did you source the aluminum for the outside?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Semi trailer repair shop. Comes on a big 8’ wide roll

[@johnwalker7592]

I've been thinking about building my own camper like this. Although bigger (bigger truck, plus I want a small indoor shower) and AC because down here in florida you couldn't survive in something like this without AC. With those thick walls. How much did it weigh total?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

The hardest part is planning. Thinking about a bigger one myself. Need a bigger place to build it in though...

[@johnwalker7592]

@@ZeroToAwesome damn wish I could offer my yard for ya! Got enough space to build two of these side by side. Lol!

[@michaellippmann4474]

Super nice build man! What is the all up final weight?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

2500 lbs

[@michaellippmann4474]

Thank you!

[@RoccoSucato]

Did you order a roll of aluminum for the sides? Or did you get it in sheets? Any recommendations on where to get aluminum for siding?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

I got it from a local semi trailer repair shop. They called it “roofing aluminum” and sold it by the foot off a huge 8ft wide roll. Sign shops also sell it but typically only in 4ft sections

[@RoccoSucato]

Zero To Awesome nice! I wouldn’t have thought of a semi-trailer place. Plenty of those nearby in Denver. I’ll definitely check it out. Thanks!

[@garrettday7853]

What wheels did you use on Bob?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Just something cheap from tire rack. XD series I think

[@danjelwatson7524]

What size and gauge tubing dis you use to build the frame?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

2x2 16ga for most of it. The tongue was thicker. Something like 3/16” I think

[@RicksReview]

How much did this cost for the basic build, trailer and structure?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Rough guess I’d say about 7k. I only tallied up the whole thing which was about 12k

[@EricLindsey123]

What size hardwood did you use for your walls? Im building a 5x10 similar to this but havnt nailed down the height quite right and it seems like anything over 4 foot tall increases how hard it is to find plywood that wide.

[@ZeroToAwesome]

5’ using 5x5 birch. Try looking for a lumber supply company. Regular hardware stores won’t have it

[@EricLindsey123]

@@ZeroToAwesome Thanks so much! Ill definitely have a look around for some. The camper looks great man, and has really inspired me in my own build.

[@ZeroToAwesome]

No problem. Good luck with your build!

[@wallacefambam]

Where did you buy your awning?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Amazon. I think 4 wheel parts sells them too

[@powerbeast5691]

That thick wood must weigh more than your truck altogether. Hope the aluminium made it a bit lighter! ;)

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Our motto is pretty close to lotus- “thick plywood, then add aluminum”

[@Lex.Ramirez]

How long will you said it took you to build it?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

About 5 months mostly working on the weekends

[@Lex.Ramirez]

@@ZeroToAwesome no bad

[@Aastan]

Excellent accomplishment! What's the significance of the Voids in the plan? Was this to save weight?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Thanks! And yes, save weight.

[@BunnyTJ]

How long did Bob take to build?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

About 5 months for the basic structure working on weekends. I added things like the shower and awnings later

[@tomireland9986]

Is there a reason you chose steel for a base instead of aluminum?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Yeah I didn’t have a welder that would weld aluminum back then

[@tomireland9986]

@@ZeroToAwesome Gotcha.. even if you did have the right machine, steel is definitely way easier to weld! I'm just making sure it wasn't for compatibility issues with your other components. Thank you!

[@billyflatt]

Nice build. How much does it weigh?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

2500 lbs

[@user-yg7kt5so3z]

Klasssssssssssssssssss super 🤩👍👍👍👍👍

[@JimEdmunds]

Did you draw up your own plans?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Yep. The scribbles on graph paper towards the end are them.

[@eltondoub2673]

Any ideas on the weight?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

2500 lbs

[@andrewmccleskey7427]

How much would you say you spent in total on this build? Looking at doing something similar

[@ZeroToAwesome]

$12k ish

[@andrewmccleskey7427]

@@ZeroToAwesome just the answer I was looking for! I see similar trailers go for $30k+ but if I’m gonna spend that much I might as well get a full travel trailer

[@mattg8787]

what size is the trailer

[@ZeroToAwesome]

16’ ish by 7.5”. Cabin is 5x12

[@chuckcunningham9653]

What are the outside measurements on the trailer?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

16’ x 7’2”. I would’ve gone maybe a foot longer if I could’ve, but my garage was only so big!

[@chuckcunningham9653]

@@ZeroToAwesome Got it man, been there done that. Beautiful job!! Motivating video. Thanks bro.

[@gorila1958]

Just keep me posted when ya build one I can buy off you it needs to have a shower attachment thing and solar panels USB and a place for Dometic Fridge .

[@samthomp85]

What do you think the total build cost was?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

About $12k kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWi9i2WIgJJsj6s

[@mikencrew8885]

That’s still cheaper than buying one

[@pietermoolman6685]

Hi, enjoyed you're video. Possible to get copy of your plans?

[@ZeroToAwesome]

13:05 in the video. Hit that screenshot button!

[@talibalhadi]

Hello Can I get the project?

[@chrisday1553]

What is the actual size of the camper

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Cabin is 5x12, total size is more like 7.5x16. There’s an episode where we measure it!

[@chrisday1553]

@@ZeroToAwesome cool thanks. I'm looking for a trailer to customized to the right size

[@rockyeasterline348]

What are all the dimensions

[@ZeroToAwesome]

Cabin is 5x12x5. The whole trailer is about 16x7