Building a Lightweight Camper for my Moped... Detailed Build

Building a lightweight foam and fiberglass teardrop camper that tows behind my moped eBike from AddMotor. This camper weighs 135 lbs and can be towed by any bike. Watch the full DIY build process in detail with asmr sound effects and narration. Full build video.
ADDMOTOR EBIKE I USED IN THE VIDEO: shrsl.com/3rkn5
BLUETTI EB3A POWER BANK that you can plug solar panels into: shrsl.com/3raew
PLANS FOR THE CAMPER (NOW FREE!): www.drewbuildsstuff.ca/plans
Materials: In the plans
Tags: Bike camper, bike camper build, ebike camper. motorcycle camper build, camper build, teardrop camper build, teardrop camper diy, diy camper build

[@wizardwillbonner]

Has anyone else gotten emails from here? For prizes.

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Lots of spam accounts trying to impersonate me. Ignore, block or report them to KZbin. I’ve blocked and reported 4 different accounts this week with different variations of my name.

[@diablofubar3623]

Yes... They are Spammers... Ignore them

[@ahaveland]

This is a scourge that is affecting very many popular sites. Report and block, or if you have time to waste, play them along and scam them back.

[@Syntia101]

I got one from you/them, 2 hours ago that said to join you on telegram. I had won something. I didn't know my phone could send a telegram...LOL

[@yada-yadadragon1947]

Yes, I have received two. I do not believe they are legit. This is not how the youtubers contact people about prizes. It is a scam. If it is not a scam I'm sure Drew would let us know. If it is a scam it would be nice if Drew would make an announcement. I've seen these before.

[@Waiting4Christ]

I'm 67 years old and I'm just starting my life for again after my wife passed. I just introduced myself to e-bikes last summer as I'm getting too old to ride my motorcycle anymore. Loved it. I've been trying to figure a way to go camping on my e-bike carrying everything basically on my back. I bought an Lectric 3.0 long range with the front rear basket and that helps with planning on carrying crap but I would love your camper it would be beyond anything I could ever dream of happening to me. I love camping I like getting away on my own but with gas prices well you know. Anyway if you choose me I'll be totally grateful and you don't feel it's me I'll be heartbroken forever but how long can that be I'm 67 lol

[@MiroTheDreamer]

This man is a definition of EFFORT at all levels: the shots, the editing, the narration, the flow, and of course the build itself. Massive work.

[@SukronHidayatullah]

Agree ! His effort is amazing !

[@MH-53E]

That's what I'm talk in about. Max effort but to buy something like this $7000-$10,000. Not worth it...

[@dgannon3905]

Donate it to a Scout Troop. It could be the Scoutmasters camping Office and sleeping facility .

[@josecarlosrodriguezb7167]

And his girlfriend is the most advanced woman, quiet, light and easy going ajajajajajaj greetings from Spain

[@samtaylor7747]

Well sir you are amazing. So meticulous so ingenious and so well done. I just have to say wow. Never seen anybody do so much. Excellent job sir. You have my respect.

[@hamiltonharper]

As a hobby woodworker, I have to say that is a really smart way to have a light and strong build by voiding plywood and filling with foam, especially with a complex shape like this teardrop. Nice work!

[@cmainenn]

Amazing! I’m one of the 16.9% of women that watch your channel and just want to say thanks for the in-depth video. You inspire me to make one of these on my own, just need to rent to tools and the space. Also you’re funny for that doll😂 I vote that you give this away to someone in need :)

[@stevenlarratt3638]

Male or female 😁

[@krazyykal]

@@stevenlarratt3638 she just said she’s the 16 percent of women dude

[@stevenlarratt3638]

@@krazyykal well duh! I was referring as to who needs the doll obviously

[@robertfrost4086]

He is talented - however you don't need plywood for anything apart from the floor - the entire point of the fibreglass is strength and waterproofing - you can make all the walls and roof out of flimsy polystyrene including the door and any shelves. Easier, cheaper and lighter. Just a thought if you are intending on making one yourself. Do some research beyond a good KZbin channel.

[@laura-ann.0726]

@@spritsfal5088 - It's the materials. Have you not bought construction materials lately? Everything has gotten insanely expensive in the last year or so. $75 for a sheet of 3/4 CDX plywood that was like $28 just 5 years ago. 1 gallon of the epoxy resin he used is around $250 now - these gallon kits were less than $60 just 2 years ago. The aluminum tubing for the frame, the paint, the foam board, the drawer slides...almost everything he used costs nearly TWICE what it would have cost only 2 years ago. So $3000 for materials for a build like this is not unreasonable. Go price a teardrop trailer at an RV dealership - the bottom end ones are over $10,000 now, and you can pay as much as $30,000 for a really nice one. Cab-over truck campers from Lance go as high as $45,000 now. It's insane, but that's America in 2022.

[@hobiel8388]

Senior retired woman here, whose mad scientist engineer father taught me to be unafraid to think for myself and to tackle any project or build anything I can imagine. Your videos are so inspiring! And that girl just wasn't good enough for you......count yourself lucky it was short lived.

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Lol . Your father would be proud my Dear .

[@jmsfabrication7821]

She seemed like an air-head!

[@stannoel1591]

I've been looking for something like this as a project for my grandson and myself to do. This would be the perfect project for us and to give us the time outdoors camping, fishing and just being together. This is an amazing piece of work.

[@savonnae.7246]

I just spent 50 minutes... No wait 51 minutes completely glued to watching you build this camper. You make it look absolutely effortless and positively masterful at the same time. I love it!!!!

[@MarcosMinieri-bl6ju]

Admiro a criatividade de vcs todos . A facilidade de encontrar materiais e ferramentas. Pena que aqui e tudo muito difícil é caríssimo. Mas superamos de várias formas.

[@glennspreitzer4261]

Nice video I been looking for a trailer to do my cross country hike .This is perfect for me .I am very interested in this trailer . I could do a write-up on how the trailer held up going completely across he county. If you still trying to decide what you going to do, I'll just let you know that I'm very interested in . Perhaps we could make some kind of deal.From GLENN

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

This is a great build! A little fiberglass tip/option for you: If you want to build additional strength, avoid heavy sanding, and get a smoother finish all at once, use a lighter fabric for the top layer. Let your first layer dry a few hours (so it's basically at the stage you cut it at,) and then you can put on a really tight weave, lightweight glass layer on top of that. You'll add additional strength because of the new layer and get a smoother surface for primer/paint. :)

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thanks for the tips! First day with fibreglass ai assumed there would be a bunch of pointers on this video 🙂

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

@@DrewBuildsStuff You did good!

[@trevhedges209]

Peel ply.. i was thinking that as-well, also the plywood floor could have easily been done out of a foam core, just a few extra layers of bi glass, and Woven glass, twice as strong, 1/2 the Weight.. technically there was no need for ply anywhere, but i can see it speeds things along slightly..

[@user-cj8qm1fn9b]

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[@trevhedges209]

@@user-cj8qm1fn9b Well that’s easy for you to say 😂

[@tazivlogs7439]

What a beautiful video, I have not wasted not even a second watching this project, really thousands of thumbs up

[@dlangley1846]

Wow this is so cool. I really want to try this. I have been homeless before, a few times in fact. It happens more often to more people than what a person may think. No family, so things get tight, and tough. Right now I'm good, but I never know what tomorrow or next week will bring.... I buy motor kits and motorize bicycle's. Put 2 stroke motors on beach cruisers, and some mountain bikes. I have my own daily runner that I use on a regular basis because I don't own a vehicle, just my Schwinn Cruiser with motor.. So I have got to build something like this, and I am so glad you did a light weight one because I am in my late 50's. It's just me and my dog, and I plan on keeping it that way... Thanks a lot for the video. I really enjoy them

[@staceyd]

Well I’m female and love your channel. These projects are fantastic! I really want to build something like this with my son and this is full of such useful info. Thanks for your sharing your knowledge in an easy to digest way.

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thanks for watching and being part of the 17%!!

[@lizcollinson2692]

Now subscribed too, good luck, this sort of thing will have a slant as long a society leans that way. But based on the doll ... maybe its best your single, who would survive? 😁

[@ahaveland]

@@lizcollinson2692 You'll be ok as long as you don't ride pillion!

[@EmmaBeverage]

@@DrewBuildsStuff I think I have read comments from a lot of women here! You may have a bigger audience than you think!

[@EmmaBeverage]

@@lizcollinson2692 LOL!

[@peterzeller5736]

Drew, this is the second video I've seen of yours. Your work is incredible. You don't cut corners and you're very innovative with basic tools. Your videos are calming, well shot, and I love the blend of ASMR, instructional, and music. A true masterclass in how to make a DIY video.

[@beverlylange4514]

i so agree wish i had a smillly face to make bigger

[@user-lp2zh4fy9b]

Drew cutting a corner: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5Olh6GrjduZhLM

[@chopstunna3837]

​@@user-lp2zh4fy9b 😆 🤣 😂

[@bpatton3671]

Drew, at 73, I am not looking for a camping trailer, but I love your builds! The blow up girlfriend was a hoot! Thank you for the levity! You might want to try an make an enclosed version of your Solar cart/car. Something to make it usable in Winter, like a small space heater, just to bring it up to about 40. Summer would be easy with solar fans. An affordable enclosed solar mobility scooter would really be nice! It would bring in an older viewing audience with some maybe willing to invest in a great idea! You have so many of them! ❤❤

[@penguinpie5056]

nice build. appreciate your adding the actual hours it took. I grew up around fine cabinet making and if you aren't highly trained I'd be shocked and awed. you are obviously quite multiskilled. Thank you for sharing the build.

[@azama4182]

I woke up in the middle of the night, put on my tablet to find some nice sleeping/relaxing sounds. Saw your video. Now I am wide awake, watching your amazing camper build!!!! really excited to start building my own!!!! Been dreaming of this for a long time....

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Haha oops, she’s a bit of a long video. Can always take a nap tomorrow I guess

[@electricboatal]

This is an excellent build. I made a much larger camp trailer to take my son all around Mexico. It was built for heavy duty off-roading He and I are fluent in Spanish and I thought it would be a great way to celebrate his graduation from high school. I have friends all around Mexico and it was great for my son to put faces to the names. We traveled on back roads throughout the country. My tow vehicle was a Ford Bronco with many modifications just for this trip. This was before Lithium Ion battery’s were affordable so it had four heavy duty deep cycle batteries for power. It had everything needed including a working kitchen and a full bath ( though very small ). Air conditioning was included because we were traveling in a very hot climate. The batteries would fully recharge with the second alternator that I mounted on the engine. We never needed more power than we had available but I added a small Honda generator if we wanted to stay in one location for more than a couple of days. It was the best bonding trip imaginable and we covered over 7000 miles in Mexico. We started in NC so it was a fairly long trip. Kindest Regards Al Hartley

[@raytribble8075]

I have done and seen many builds in my 63 years… but I will say this trailer is the best. Amazing job sir! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@leeannekermode7452]

When your passenger biffed it, I laughed way harder than I probably should have.

[@deborahrob5859]

I am also in your 16.9% female viewer field. This is amazing, this would be a great homeless solution wouldn't it. It is safe, out of the elements and extremely nice to look at. It also gives them the option to move around for whatever the need be. Great Great Job!

[@dalegribble8115]

at $3000 for materials plus thousands of dollars for labor - it would be terrible for a solution for homelessness.

[@georgerominski4476]

@@dalegribble8115I mean it’s a hell of a lot cheaper than a house or apartment. In detroit there’s a community of tiny houses that are built for homeless people and it’s been really successful so I don’t think this would actually be a terrible solution.

[@MarcosMinieri-bl6ju]

Pena que aqui no Brasil os materiais e ferramentas sã o caríssimo, seria uma grande solução mesmo,Só aqui em São Paulo tem mais de 20 mil moradores de rua.

[@EmmaBeverage]

@@MarcosMinieri-bl6ju Es un idea muy bueno y seria uma grande solução. Difundir la idea. Los ricos nos empobrecen, nos adaptamos y nos volvemos como tortugas y llevamos nuestras casitas con nosotros. Hazlo de manera que puedas empujarlo como un carrito de compras.

[@MarcosMinieri-bl6ju]

@@EmmaBeverage agradeço de coração suas palavras tocaram meu coração ,e muito espiritual. Me sinto hoje como uma tortuga não levando solamente una casita mas el peso del mondo.

[@anvilsvs]

In 1976 I built a foam and fiberglass van body on a 1963 Valiant which I had cut down to the floor pan. Used 1" square steel tube for framing. Took over 1000lbs from it, made the slant 6 quicker than a small block in the original car. At the time there was a manufacturer in my area who would well me cloth, resin, etc. at close to their wholesale price. I may try this trailer build for my ebike.

[@evam9526]

The way you build stuff is incredible. I am full of admiration; I am one who can not hand a picture on the wall. Your eye for detail, the quality of your constructions, and designs; I give you 10/10. 😊

[@skipast75]

Nice work dude! I learned a lot about fiberglass and structural integrity last summer when I rebuilt my boat. If you ever build another, rather than using the 3/4 inch plywood for the base, look for Integraboard. It’s a 1/8th subflooring that’s 1 ply resin sandwiched between 2 layers of pine. It’s ridiculously light and dirt cheap. Then encase it between fiberglass.(no wood exposed) Anytime you’re working with wood in an application that weight is important, you need to stack the wood in a small space and run a dehumidifier for a couple days or blow heat in and around it to dry it… then encase it in fiberglass so it never takes on humidity. That plywood will almost double in weight in the humid summer. I did this exact routine for the deck in my boat and it was just as solid as the 3/4 in plywood it replaced. All said and done my boat weighed almost 300 pounds less when I was done. Take the money saved on the plywood and gelcoat everything. For the gelcoat to stick you’ll need I use the toxic(but cheaper) type of fiberglass resin, which requires a respiratory. Unfortunately, it melts foam so you wouldn’t be able to use foam unless it was sandwiched between something. The foam works best under the floor and roof for temperature control. Also, you can replace the glass in the windows with Lexan and save at least 10 pounds . I suspect you’d cut the weight in half just doing these things. Last thing, gorilla glue is amazing stuff. Spray a thin mist of water over everything you’re applying gorilla glue to and it’ll chase the water, absorb it and bond the pieces together like they were always 1. I replaced the stringers and bulkheads in my boat because the wood was so water logged it resembled pulled pork. But… had I been lazy, I could have drilled holes in the fiberglass covering the stringers/bulkheads and pumped gorilla glue into the waterlogged wood, the gorilla glue would have absorbed the water, expanded into the mushy wood and the end result would have been similar to pressboard... only it would have stayed waterproof like a synthetic material. Anywhooo… you gave me an idea and I think I’m going to build my own teardrop to tow behind my truck. Thanks for the inspiration 🤘🏽

[@anthonyiocca5683]

Thanks for the gorilla glue tip. I will be trying it out…

[@michaeldecesaris7434]

Where do you find the Integraboard? Is it as structurally sound as just using plywood? And are you saying to use the dehumidifier on the integraboard? Then wrap it completely in the fiberglass? Appreciate you suggesting this.

[@video589]

@@michaeldecesaris7434 I believe he means to remove humidity from the plywood and seal it in fiberglass so the wood won't absorb any moisture during humid weather or in a humid climate. Unsealed wood absorbs moisture and gains weight (and the reverse).

[@Levi_Allen]

Aluminum is a real pain to learn. But it is so rewarding to build with. Great project Drew! Id love to build something like this and camp in the snow with it

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Ya it was harder than I thought it would be. Likely easier if you are a good welder to start with 😅

[@bittasweetsymphony726]

its easy, you just need some space like a garage to collect the tools

[@harbinjerj4985]

This is exactly what I'll be doing this winter. I'm going to build this exact build but add more insulation, im homeless in Wisconsin(by choice) and this is exactly what I'll be doing this winter

[@davespin9034]

I made fiberglass skateboards in the 70. Same cloth. For future reference you can add color to the polyester resin so you’d have no painting, the color would be in the resin throughout. Nice job

[@stacyhall3061]

Donate it. Love your honest reviews. Proud to be one of the few female subscribers. I love building and watching builds. Grew up with an extremely talented handyman dad.

[@danahslade6179]

I'm part of your female audience now ( : Super helpful video! I am researching bike campers since my rent just increased and I don't have a car. A tent doesn't feel super safe for me in winter and being a woman... it lacks security. Would be my dream to escape the housing crisis where I live and spend more time in nature! This seems like a very possible option for the future. Astounding craftsmanship! Look forward to seeing more

[@Amy-mo5xb]

I'm in the same boat. My rent increased by $300 last year and this year its going up by $300 again, so I have to move. I'm looking at getting a shed build delivered to an old lot my family owns and living in it while also making it into a house 😅

[@lynne6433]

Good for you!! I wouldn't mind doing the same. God bless you all.

[@dulcebellz3857]

Same boat just became disabled but waiting to see if ssdi thinks I'm disabled enuff...till then I'm moneyless homeless carless but I do got a mobility scooter that can haul 400lbs.. got 2weeks to get supplies build scooter trailer n brave the world... a we can make another human being ladies we can do this! Good luck n bless u all

[@stacyhall3061]

Same.

[@jzwillows]

You could build a high quality camper without going through half the effort.

[@bugouttrailers7964]

I am in the process of making a foam/canvas (no wood) only body with a very simple frame. I think it should come in under 60lbs. I have already built 4 teardrop/square drop trailers using this method. Good to see others experimenting with bicycle trailers! George.

[@video589]

Great idea! Would coating the canvas add any structural/weather advantages? Like wooden planes were built. Not sure how much weight it wood (Iol) add....just sayin'...

[@davidnaismith2326]

Love this build. I had a couple of thoughts. Laying the fiberglass cloth over the corners instead of cutting them off would really add strength with negligible weight. I would have spray painted the exterior. A small surface like that would have been easy to do and even if you had some issues, a little wet sanding and buffing would have cleared it right up. And finally I would have faired it with epoxy filler for boats instead of drywall paste. The drywall paste will absorb and hold moisture forever. I loved the final result. Got a bunch of great ideas from you. Thanks a lot. I am considering scaling up your project to a motorcycle sized version.

[@LukeTN27]

Love the video. Been looking for ideas for a bike camper. Planning on building one and riding across the US to help raise awareness for mental health.

[@scottweagel5416]

Wicked craftsmanship, was a pleasure to watch you work out the kinks. 130 lbs is incredible, well played. If you can't do a giveaway, this will sell. Thanks for sharing and inspiring. Ride On!!!!

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thank you!!!

[@EvelOttos]

A tip for the next time you work with fiberglass...Any time you have an outside edge, you want to round it over with a router. The fiberglass cloth is very resistant to laying perfectly flat against a hard 90 degree corner. It's more cooperative when applied over smooth curves and bends. The same goes for inside radii. You want to use filler or fairing compound to create what are called "fillets" to make the inside angles smooth. I'd like to see a 3rd, super-light version of this where it's all foam and fiberglass sandwich construction with the least amount of wood added for reinforcement....you know....when you get around to it. lol

[@maryannalbertson3349]

Will the solar panel and battery ,charge the scooter maybe while you ride? Could make a fiber glass mold for most of the camper then you can make parts or most of camper but that's a whole nother skill set

[@spacekitten357]

​@@maryannalbertson3349you cant charge tge bike while riding it, but with more pannels and if needed a stronger power bank, you can charge a spare bike battery while riding under sunlight, and store charge in the power bank to power the equipment and keep recharging batteries at night, it should be easy to start the day with a fresh full battery every morning and even have tge capacity to face a day or two of bad weather with low sunlight if the roof surface was covered in pannels

[@solarEbike]

​@@spacekitten357 "you cant charge tge bike while riding it" Not true. I've travelled over 15,000 miles on a solar powered ebike using only one battery which charges while riding or stopped. Significantly more energy efficient than swapping batteries and prolongs battery life by reducing the number of charge/discharge cycles for the same distance traveled.

[@gailh9749]

I’m a woman who loves your channel. Watching you build such cool things feeds my creative soul. Wish I had become a builder as a young person, but in my generation women didn’t do such things.

[@riccardo50001]

This is the kind of project I would like to have built when I was much younger AND had to large range of tools to accomplish it. I will give myself credit for building a beautiful wall bed, though I hired a friend with a workshop in his garage to do it. I still use it daily and it is BEAUTIFUL. i love the idea of a simple low coast camper like this for sleeping out in the many parks and forests near San Francisco, or northern California. I thought your humor about a girl friend was a bit over the top misagenystic though. Enjoy and I hope you find a person to give it to.

[@davidlittlefield2483]

Great video. Your previous bike trailer build inspired me to make my own. Last week, I took my customized Wike bike trailer on a 500 km road trip behind my Delfast ebike, while charging with an EU2200i Honda gas generator. Every time I stopped for coffee, people wanted to know where they could get one and took pictures. It generated a lot of interest. It is getting too cold to do that much more this season. I am planning longer camping trips next summer. Thanks.

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

That’s awesome!!! Happy to hear it, I’ve took mine out a couple times and does get a lot of attention as well!! Thanks for watching

[@shawnderrick1952]

What an incredibly satisfying build video! No unnecessary jabbering but also clear and sufficiently detailed narration with well lit and filmed work tasks and judicious use sped up film to move things along.Nicely done on both the project and the film production.

[@luisaraujo4708]

A few points a year after your build. I am OLDER, retired, and have MacGyver-ed stuff all my life. I’ve never had, “I can’t do that.” in my vocabulary. I’ve watched a number of your build videos starting with the hot tub pond that I stumbled on a few months ago. I recently watched your TINY house build all the way through with a great deal of admiration. I have to admit, begrudgingly, that you are better than I was at your age. Not that you need anyone to validate what you do but, damn you ARE good. My own last build (yeah I am that old) is tritoon houseboat I’m planning to build to cruise the 🇨🇦 side of Great Lakes and the canal system. That’s going to be a hybrid build using various well researched suppliers and some help from people who owe me. 🤪 Finally, on a personal note, dropping a woman off the back of a bike and running her over is not conducive to a long term relationship. I’m looking forward with anticipation to your next video.

[@flojotube9323]

This channel just does something to me... I cant explain it.. but its like im watching the life I was meant to have.. not sure whether to love it or be sad! Lol oh well

[@Lilliputian63]

50+ minutes of thoroughly enjoyable KZbin video. That's rare. This is incredibly well done, thoroughly thought out, and oddly addictive to us DIY types. Thank you for taking so much time to do this!

[@fusrusty253]

It really is amazing. You are very lucky to have such a large workshop with so many tools! Incredible work and design!

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thank you, the shop is a rental and the tools are a mix of mine and borrowed. Lucky either way! Thanks for watching

[@video589]

@@DrewBuildsStuff Hey Drew, that's nice to know! I'm sure a large percentage of your fans are drooling over your shop and tool supply! To me now the project seems more achievable.... Came across this video at random and subscribed right away. Keep up the great work!

[@user-pq6lh4mn1z]

I watched your build because of a trip across America from California to N.Y. it is a trip exploring homelessness and what works and what doesn't from a service provider position A collective database will be made from across the nation to help build a better future for all. It's being done by the homeless for the homeless.

[@adrianberesford6563]

Great job, your workmanship is superb. Thats a quality trailer, well done

[@joshmaddux]

Genius. 💙💙👏🏻 As an avid cyclist and tiny house enthusiast, I absolutely LOVE this build!! (Not to mention the video quality💯) I’m blown away. Absolutely blown away. What I wouldn’t give to have such a great build:) Thanks so much for the content!! 💙

[@thesprinklerguy2598]

That's legit. I'm thinking of building one and going cross country as I live in Michigan and have family in both Florida and California. I know it sounds crazy but that'd be an adventure never forgotten.

[@HaidenG39]

Amazing. Not just this, but the channel itself. I must have sorta good 3 hrs watching videos. I like the idea of donating someone who is homeless. I'm on my 3rd day of having nowhere to go, been sleeping in an old building. There is an office space inside. Anywho, love the material, Drew! Thanks for making the night a bit warmer!

[@gailnewcomb8256]

This is so brilliant! I love it! If I were a few years younger, I’d buy the plans and make this! You are are so talented and I think the video is awesome too! ❤👍

[@smokewhileyoudrink4077]

This is absolutely amazing!! Effortlessly just watched the entire video and got lost in the build. The build process as well as the video structure/editing was exceptional. Every question I had, you were right there with a follow up on your next step. Very well done, sir!

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching 👍

[@williamgalloway2138]

​@@DrewBuildsStuffI've been out here 6 years, Chris cross an American boys circle Google William Galloway bicycle you could read about me so you good idea? I've been watching your video on these campers. Because I'd like to try to figure out where it can stop and get help to get one bill

[@not-fishing4730]

I've been thinking about building a teardrop camper to fit on my 1975 motorcycle sidecar frame. The sidecar is an ancient Ural pulled by a Moto Guzzi 850. Thanks, you gave me the basic construction methods along with a general idea of what it might cost.

[@ann-mariemeurs952]

I love how detailed your videos are. You have me believing I can build things too lol

[@catzs8435]

I agree, I'm one of those 17 percenters. I love camping and watching how to build stuff. Great job making a very professional little camper. You should show a video on the ride along on that camp.

[@Iamyogimom]

I am obsessed! I would love to buy something like this. 😊. I like your idea of giving it to someone struggling with homelessness. It would be a game changer.

[@ThatOneGuy-xt4kp]

Great build! I love to see the improvements between the first and second iterations of the camper and I am looking forward to your future projects!

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thanks for watching, appreciate it!!!

[@nouriteraoui6187]

الطموح والإبداع هذه النتيجة شكرا لصاحب القناة ❤

[@wierdocean]

Who else watches drew’s vids at 11:30pm? (I should probably get some sleep)

[@aisrael13]

Mate, the effort you put into filming whilst building is incredibly commendable, it's a fantastic build, well done!

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thank you, appreciate it! It is a lot of work to film and build at the same time

[@k.o.t.o.n.]

@@DrewBuildsStuff I have much better ideas, but currently dont have the money, tools, space and time. Can i share it with you somewhere to collaboate? :)

[@MissGroves]

I can't believe I've just spent almost an hour watching someone make a camper from scratch. How you don't have a gf is beyond me, really, wow. I never understood fibreglass and lamination before. I also liked the silicone in the joints. You considered things I would never have thought of. If I ever made one of these I'd make the whole of one side the door and have it lift up. Brilliant video

[@pokechopachunky2905]

Hello, I recently discovered your channel and some of the stuff you make is amazing. With your woodworking and new fiberglass skills, plus your knowledge on solar. You could make a solar boat, or a small sailboat. If you made a sailboat you could do like a 16' with an enclosed cabin. You can buy a rig and sails pretty cheap from a used boat, or new they aren't bad either. You could make it simple with a cat sail and a fixed keel, or a shoal keel. Sailing is super fun and you can camp on a deserted beach twenty minutes from town, or at anchor. I go Sailing a lot and there's not really anything like it, plus it's a really cheap hobby. Even in the Florida keys, you can sail ten minutes from the dock and be completely alone. I really like your projects, and also your narrating. Your videos are entertaining and without ego. I'm almost 50 and without a gf either😂

[@net-a-techproduction5724]

I just subscribed to your channel! All I can say is: You are unique and a gift from God. 👍👍👍

[@matticerael5202]

Love the simplicity, material choices, and thoroughness! The best! I have finally arrived at a design that one can stand in, with the same low towing profile, maybe lower, and shower in, and extra storage under the floor in plastic bins accessed from inside with hinged floor door tops. The idea is a hybrid of "Slide-a-van" plans that is only about 24-30 inches wide for the slide-a-van top, so a person can crawl in for the night if too tired to pop up the top, and narrow enough to avoid being too wide for skinny bike lanes (city, Tucson AZ) -- a risk for being sideswiped! To expand the width while camping, one side unfolds for a second sleeper, storage, etc. The roof of the now exposed expandable side would fold upward to open from the bottom. The sides are unfolded out, from inside the camper, the floor unfolds last, out from the inside floor, to sit on the ledge if each side door. Stabilizers added. For the side to pop out, the wheels need to be smaller and placed under the camper and use a wagon wheel turning design for the front wheels to turn. For the showering, a floor panel or two, with their plastic storage bins, are removed, and a shower curtain is suspended from the popup side of the camper. Heated water can be pumped from a solar heated shower bag or a water bucket with a battery operated hose and shower head available online for campers.

[@andygue4218]

I want to check out your design

[@Zogg1281]

For a super lightweight design you could go for a flat trailer that has draws for storage as well as the ability to pitch a tent on top giving you a really basic trailer tent 😁 With the right tent you could even leave the tent up if you want to travel on days that aren't to windy. I really want to try that now 🤣

[@robinlindgren6930]

I would love one, Im longing for the camp life Love How u see possibilty in everything

[@user-qr5vb3vm6e]

Looks like a great camper. Remember, when you build it . I love sanding, I love sanding, lol.

[@Smurphenstein]

You really have excelled with this build Drew. Your attention to detail is top notch and I am really impressed with what you have done her. The attention to detail really is out of this world. Love it! Don't give it to a homeless person, in my mind you could auction it and donate the money to a homeless charity. That would do far more good and someone who got it could really appreciate it for what it is.

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

I agree with that. I think it will be a charity auction, just have a few details to work out yet

[@jnl.]

@@DrewBuildsStuff charities just skim money off the top. always give directly to the needy.

[@powerpopjoey]

That's not a camper, it's a tiny home! Outstanding video and amazing job.

[@muoidam769]

Wow! That's incredible! I wish I had your talent. God bless you!

[@nico320ful]

So it is 2024 and I'm just watching your video now... I think it is really amazing idea and I want to have that camper or a camper like that... Greetings from Colombia.

[@edwardmuthee]

Truly gifted. Thank you for sharing your skills and showing us step by step what it takes to invoke some creativity on stuff we all can do with our bare hands and probably a few trips to the hardware store. Just amazing. You have earned a lifelong sub.👍👍

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Hardware is just down the road luckily. Thanks for watching!!

[@markshipley7282]

Wow! It's awesome! And I love your idea about giving it away to someone who is homeless. After all that work, it shows how generous you are. Very cool.

[@LegendMillzz]

You could use the solar panel to help charge the bike by using a 2nd battery! Can a always but a other solar panel like a fold up one then pop it up when you've stopped at camp!

[@calvingarrett3245]

I was homeless for a while myself but when my dissability starts soon i was going to build a bike camping trailor and buy a 3 wheel recumbit bike and i like that style you built. Thanks for the video.

[@ceo_of_toast]

how does this person not have more subscribers than he does? Great quality video and well budgeted. Just enough comedy mixed in with the professionalism in his videos. Great vid, keep up with the great work!

[@holdencaulfield8429]

White guy with a drone and a "lifestyle". Spellbinding.

[@marthamryglod291]

@@holdencaulfield8429 damn dude.. still sore about all the 'phonies' in the world? (Jk, referencing your name)

[@flapdrol75]

Well, i guess due to algoritm;. Because i just found out about this channel and its amazing what he builds. Shit like this motivate me to build something for myself aswell.

[@video589]

I just came across this video at random and subscribed after watching part way through. Commercials? Were there commercials? Great style and quality...

[@T3chWarrior]

I am planning to go nomad next summer. A trailer like this with a sunpower commercial solar panel and an enclosed recumbent tadpole with 10kwh of lifepo4 are in the works. Thank you for sharing your build. Great editing, it was a pleasure to watch.

[@tamerkuruoglu]

Süper mühendislik,,,super manuel,,,fakat ölmeden tabuta girmek gibi bir şey.

[@artlovermcg7564]

I think this is brilliant and I'm one of the 17% too. You practical engineering brain is fascinating. Love, love, love, your projects. My dad had thus type of thinking process and an inventiveness. It made me like that too and i appreciate it in other's keep the videos coming.

[@PRINCESSDREAMYLYN]

I love the idea of giving it to someone who needs it and would appreciate it. ♥much love♥ it's an awesome build. thank you for sharing. As a second thought... If you sold it and interested in building a few more could use that to make a couple to donate to the homeless. especially if you get sponsors to donate, like the bike and solar. Imagine if one built a business with homeless volunteers building and giving them to those who have no home and selling some to pay for the supplies needed to build more. things like this have a lot of potential to help and support others giving them hope. this idea isn't just for the guy who built this it is for anyone who would like to do something with it. Sharing is caring. and it lifts others up ♥

[@DHD-]

Beautiful. It would be neat to add enough solar to charge the e-bike, even if there isn't enough roof space and it requires deploy-able panels. That would make it the ultimate long-range bike camper.

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

I actually have an idea for something like that already! Just need to find the time to build it

[@santim6961]

Thanks for the great step by step. My wife lost her job recently so I’ve been brainstorming affordable ways for us to live off of my income alone until we can get back on our feet. The tear drop camper ideas have seemed to be the way to go. I just bought your plans on Etsy which I hope to add a few touches to. Thanks again!

[@noahzeidenberg7402]

Good luck brother 💙

[@joeybobbie1]

Sorry to hear your Wife lost her Job. Good luck on whatever you do.👍❤️

[@jgm9927]

first time watching. This young fellow has some serious skills! Go get 'em tiger!

[@timsmith9169]

Disabled American veterans . Could use a build like this . Nice job i do feel there is a great need for this type of camper. Very nice

[@hunterbelinda99]

Wished I had saw this when you first uploaded it because I totally want it!!! I am so infatuated with tiny builds with the way housing is these days and that is how I ran across this video just looking at tiny builds.

[@appreciatizer5911]

So not only am I very impressed with this build. But I'm so happy to see you using and impact driver to install the fasteners instead of a drill. The little things make me happy lol

[@mbuyukkaya]

Best camper build ever. The music and editing is perfect, a real joy to the eyes and ears. Thank you for sharing....

[@lillyofthevalley9336]

Dude!! I am in Aww. This is my first time seeing your channel and I'm HOOKED, Thank You for sharing. P.s. if you haven't already found a home for it, my vote is to give it to someone who is going without the comforts of a home.

[@Giitzerland]

I think I'd gusset a few of those corners and angles, especially the one's with the most stress on them. I've seen that thin aluminum crack way too many times. That's a ton of work, but you may have one of the coolest bike campers out there, that's something to be damn proud of!

[@charlesmarch287]

Out of

[@circleofowls]

This is by far the best tear-drop trailer build I've seen. One day I'd like to build a full-sized design similar to the Vistabule trailers but 1300lbs is just ridiculous. I think your construction techniques would go a long way to bridging the gap between bike trailers and light-weight car trailers.

[@felixcat9318]

Very well said, I am frequently astonished at both the weight and cost of teardrop trailers, none of which make sense on such simple and basic constructions.

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

I agree! It was actually one of the ideas I had before starting the bike camper. Maybe I’ll tackle one in the spring!

[@padillajoe7777]

What a talent, I wish I could have that little camper to camp out with the youth every year

[@MabrysDad]

Just happened upon this build through Pinterest. I plan to build a similar camper to pull behind either of my Vespas. I will use mostly foam and poor man’s fiberglass. I’ll have to watch this vid again and again as I like a lot of your ideas. Great job!

[@kimkubena8170]

Very impressive Drew! I am an older Grandma who bikes, camps, and is a Patriot! You did an unbelieveable job and showed people how to be independent, fight the high cost of gas and still be able to go camping. A plus on creativity, craftmanship, and outside the box thinking. Your ideas are brilliant! You should patent your design, I think there would be a market for it! I have been a girl, woman, and now a Grandma, the world needs more young men like you. I will pray God sends you a soulmate! The blow up doll is good for a laugh, just be you and the right lady will come your way!

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

thanks for watching!! I'm enjoying the single life for now ;)

[@zenithperigee7442]

@@DrewBuildsStuff , of course you are, you just ran your gf over with the camper!🤣Seriously, that was a funny bit. The camper is a nice, simple build. I wondered how it was going to turn out tho with those big wide tires. I know for electric vehicles they usually push for less mass/friction from tires etc. I just wondered about keeping some cold beverages in there. I was curious if your solar power setup would be able to handle one of those mini-fridges with the "thermal transfer" technology. I haven't tried one myself but there seems to be a mishmash of "good/ok/bad" on those things.

[@kefaylem]

This is the first video I’ve watched of yours and I’m truly impressed by how good with your hands you are! The fact you can just knock that up is insane! You’re a freakin genius. Give it to a homeless person, it’s a lovely thing to do and will be great content for you at the same time. Subscribed ❤

[@Slikx666]

I could be one of those people who say "I would have done that!" or "That should have been done this way!" But I can't be arsed to. It works and looks quite good, to make it perfect will only take time and experience. Well done. 😁👍

[@ivanandrianov2383]

Его девушка отдала свою жизнь для съёмок этого видео. 😂 Отличный юмор! Спасибо - посмеялся от души 😊👍

[@Goandgetit00]

I've been a carpenter most of my life and I learned stuff from your video great job.

[@Olson2BW]

1) I would inset the wheels into the body of the camper. You could keep it down to 8" or less of room intruding into the camper. It would drastically increase aerodynamics and the more the wheel is inside the body the better. 2) I would also inset the jacks into the body also. It would take up much room which is probably not being used anyway. Again it would increase aerodynamics while also improving the look of the trailer and look a lot more high-tech in the process. 3) You might want to including LED lighting on the sides and back of the trailer so that you are more visible once the lights starts to fade and flags sticking up in the air on the back of the trailer to also give you more visibility due to the flags flapping.

[@christopherroberts9222]

1) You would not want to insert the wheel into the body of the camper cause then it lower the sleeping room, be less simple to make for most people and also cause splash on the underside of the wheel arch. 2) Inserting the jacks into the body is as said before less simple for people to make (assuming you the stable legs). Also it actually be easier to use caravan legs but they weigh more. With regards to the aerodynamics side of things. You cannot get anymore in general with the teardrop trailer style. 3) A Hi-Vis strip I agree and/or a red blinking light for the rear for dark time I agree but sounding what you saying is full kit ruins the fact of keeping weight down. Matter or fact with regards to visibility if you cannot see the trailer (with the hi-vis and light) you should not be on the road in general.

[@Olson2BW]

@@christopherroberts9222 Sorry, I was typing too fast and wasn't clear. I would leave the wheels where they are and put a curved surface around the wheels, following the shape of them in an aerodynamic way. It would cut down on drag and make it look even better and keep down the amount of dirt and liquids splashing onto the trailer.

[@loadz77]

Wow! Incredible build. It’s definitely one of a kind. My buddy is a huge cyclist and he would love this. I was going to send him the video and suggest that we build one. Then I heard you say it took 250 hrs to build and cost 3K! Wow! Keep up w the great content.

[@AudenimLock]

The attention to detail and effort put into this build is admirable! A year later, I hope it was donated to a homeless person 🙂

[@ragnaroksangel]

Something I like passing along to others interested in building campers/camper vans- consider cork for insulation. It works extremely well for insulation and soundproofing, it's light, and it will absorb condensation in the air without molding/mildewing.

[@TeeTirado]

Any recommendation on the cork insulation and where to purchase?

[@MiaMakesThings]

This is such a cool build! It looks so good and really professional. It’s amazing how quickly we can forget that we have these capabilities and that anyone can make things

[@L-Anded]

Back in the day, everything was homemade. If ya couldn't afford something ready-made, you made it yourself. It seems like this kind of thought has disappeared.

[@MiaMakesThings]

@@L-Anded agreed, it’s a shame

[@frankroden8233]

Very professional look and a thought out design .....Nice work !!!!!!!!

[@krissnovak4523]

I'm female, but my mind loves creating, and I enjoy videos like this.

[@diegogalvez2092]

Insane build! I love the concept of having a self-contained system of transport that doesn't require any external source of energy (besides the sun lol).