Do this BEFORE your next camping trip!

[@MakewithJake]

What cool things have you built for camping? Comment below!

[@HowIDoThingsDIY]

Great editing! Full watch!

[@MakewithJake]

Thanks man! All the pieces just sorta came together in the end...barely!

[@BassadorWoodworking]

Really cool project! great work!

[@MakewithJake]

Thanks a lot! It was tough filming a project in such a small space...

[@Woodcraft716]

Awesome Jake. Thats really cool. Very nice work!

[@MakewithJake]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@MakerBeach]

Great job! Now I need to buy an actuator. I don't know why. But I'll find a purpose for it.

[@MakewithJake]

Do it!! Its $50 well spent! You could make a cool clamp, or a folding table extension in the shop, or get a really powerful one and have it tilt the bed in the morning so you can literally roll out of bed!

[@CraigHollabaugh]

Nice work.

[@MakewithJake]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@HonestTakesAll]

Too cool for school

[@MakewithJake]

😎that's how I roll!

[@buildlife]

That is a fantastic camper! I built mine but its a bit too small so I've been looking for a little bigger one. Might check those out!

[@MakewithJake]

Thats great! I wanted to build my own, but decided that I just wanted to go camping right away. This company is really great, I am really happy with the camper so far.

[@NelsonWoodworks]

Awesome job! Very cool project

[@MakewithJake]

Thanks! Pretty happy with it!

[@TakeATripTogether]

Great mod!!! We just got a Kodiak Stealth in August 2021 and we're in the planning stages of figuring out which mods we want to do to ours first. Great idea to make a more comfortable space to lounge. We don't have access to our exterior storage from inside so that must be a change that they made. We're eager to make the cabinet storage a bit more usable with some shelving or something. And the storage in our benches doesn't have hinges on it or anything so we'll definitely be adding those soon as well.

[@MakewithJake]

I *think* the pass through access was an option..im not sure. But it could easily be added for sure. For the benches I really want to add hinges too. Maybe even some sort of slide out? so many opportunities!

[@TakeATripTogether]

@@MakewithJake Absolutely! We have a list going of things we want to tackle. Looking forward to watching as you make modifications as well!

[@GraffWoodshop]

Those oscillating saws are always so handy when you need one! It’s a tool that I don’t use a ton but a life saver every time I actually use it.

[@MakewithJake]

Totally! I usually forget I have it to be honest...and then remember it and can't remember why I don't use it more! Then I forget I have it...

[@ShepherdsWorkbench]

That’s awesome! Love the creativity!

[@MakewithJake]

thanks! I wasnt sure it would actually work...

[@ShepherdsWorkbench]

@@MakewithJake looks like it worked great great job man

[@mittenxrider]

This is so cool!

[@MakewithJake]

Thanks!!

[@1855Cru]

Nice one Jake! I pick up my Kodiak Stealth this Saturday, can't wait!!!

[@MakewithJake]

That's awesome! You are going to love it!

[@psargaco]

Cool. While you're at it, I would suggest an improvement, though. You could split the remaining of the wooden plank in two and add another hydraulic arm which would pull the feet of the bed downwards so that you could get an actual sofa. That way you could get an infinite number of combinations, from full sitting position (with your legs bent at the knees and feet touching the floor), to the fully horizontal position. In between you could configure it with legs and back at 45 degrees or whatever other configuration felt perfect for the occasion.

[@MakewithJake]

Hey thanks for watching! Im glad you liked it! That is a really cool idea, it would be like a true lazy mode then!

[@RLLWoodworks]

This is quite impressive my friend. Both the video edit and the actual build. I like it very much.

[@MakewithJake]

Thanks man! I really appreciate that!

[@g2t]

nice job!

[@MakewithJake]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@4321Woodworking]

Nice job!! I've only built a multi level shelf for inside the closet since we needed more shelf storage and not a full closet of hanging room. Otherwise no building just obtaining the right tables and gas connectors for the outdoor "kitchen" area. Like what you did as I don't think I'd access the pass through from inside much anyways so I think this is much more functional this way.

[@MakewithJake]

Love it! What camper do you have?

[@johnnyrocker73]

How long have had your trailer? Looking at getting one myself.

[@MakewithJake]

We picked it up early this year in March, but we ordered back in 2020. 0_o We've taken it out 6 times since then and love it. Its a great size, really easy to get into tight spaces or weird campsites. If you like traveling light, this is definitely the way to go! Priority to our Rustic Trails Teardrop, we would motorcycle camp, so this is a big step up. :-)

[@jimsjacob]

Might I suggest a larger camper? 😂

[@MakewithJake]

You are welcome to suggest anything! :-) But we love our tiny camper. Easy to tow, Easy to store, and even fits into spots that are typically only reserved for tents. :-)

[@jimsjacob]

@@MakewithJake oh, I know. I used to have a 25 ft. 5er. I could get that thing almost anywhere. Much bigger than yours, but small. Now I tow the queen Mary ever since the wife discovered slideouts.

[@MakewithJake]

@@jimsjacob haha, that's awesome.

[@jsreeves8016]

Just came across this and find it a great alteration to small campers. However, I might take it a step further, since you lost access to your storage from inside cabin I would make two doors (or just one) to each side of the actuator but positioned further back toward rear so that the weight of a body would not put too much strain the access door(s). Other than that I really love the idea and will share with friends. Regards!

[@MakewithJake]

Great idea! That would definitely be handy if you kept items in there that were handy to have inside the camper. Thanks for watching!

[@kydeafie]

Do you still have that camper?

[@MakewithJake]

I do!

[@notcharles]

Running all your electrical out in the open under that trailer - not a good idea at all. That's why god made electrical conduit.

[@MakewithJake]

I don't think God made electrical conduit. But....either way, in this particular case, electrical conduit would probably cause more problems than it would solve. Since there are steel angle iron bars across the bottom of the camper, I would have to cut large holes for the conduit to pass through. This would be really tough to do...and I just don't think its necessary, especially since I used wire that was rated for exterior use on trailers. Thanks for watching!