Homemade Tiny Travel Trailer (Father-Daughter Project)

[@8baal]

Thank you for all the kind words! What a wonderful surprise to find so many people enjoying what we made. I am currently working on an actual video (yes, moving pictures and voice) to follow up to this "slideshow". We were in a race against time to get this thing safe and legal to tow a few miles down the road for the first scheduled camping trip of the season. We finished several things that didn't get done in time - including real tail, marker, and clearance lights, heating and air conditioning, and all of the interior wood trim to name a few. This thing is a lot lighter than many of you might think! I'll discuss that all in the follow-up video as well. My daughter and I (and the dog!) have enjoyed many trips this year in the midwest and we are actively planning some of next year's adventures. We are also building a traditional teardrop to be towed behind a small 4-cyl car so she can have her own adventures into her young adult life. I plan on doing regular video updates with the progress there, but there's so much good information out here on the interweb that it won't be a how-to, just a progress video series for enthusiasts. We appreciate all the positivity this has generated and hope that a few of you are building something fun yourselves!

[@MassageASMR]

Thanks for the video, i enjoyed watching it. I bet you laid the foundation for a great memory that will get passed down to many

[@deborahkelly1489]

Eli Peters , it was refreshing to watch a dad and his daughter work on such a project. Not only does it teach new skills , it also teaches work ethics and how important it is to have a strong work ethics. I really enjoyed this video ! P.S. having a goofy dad helps.

[@noragordils5138]

Dont forget to finish the part for the coffee maker.. camping still not vcampin* without 5he coffee.. to bad your wife is not with u guys on that adventure.. i guess camping is not for everyone.. i love csmping and so my kids ,the6 are grown byput still love adventures, nm6 husband is not ..well have fun n im glad yoyr daughter is part of all those things,, she’s obviously ill be taking her kids someday camping too.. hope the adventure never ends..well sry.. have fun and thanks for the video.. i took few b otes too..

[@Omri.Collects]

Eli Peters Congrats!!! Great project for you and the kiddo!

[@markoberer1158]

Maybe some videos on your adventures in your new camper trailer👍

[@mariawinzler]

She will hold on to all these memories for the rest of her life. Way to go Dad!!!!!!! This is awesome!

[@koningbolo4700]

What I was thinking... You just can't beat a nice dad with good skills and a sense of humor...

[@Okrollins1]

Not only that, she will pass the skills down to her children. I'm very impressed. I can remember building a CJ Jeep with my kids.

[@sethalbert1239]

Absolutely!

[@hunkeringdownwithlanny3900]

I am doing the same for me and my 9 year old daughter. Thanks for sharing. Hopefully, take her a week of camp with it to the beach and the mountains.

[@melaniefarrow7152]

I love how the smiles got bigger as the project progressed. Teens don't usually want to admit that their parent is cool but there's no way Emily can ignore it. Coolest dad ever.

[@kevinadams2772]

This young lady has been blessed by a REAL father, a man! You SIR are an outstanding human being. Enjoy life’s journey!

[@hybriddyneguy]

The only thing more incredible than this trailer is you and your daughter! Bless You!

[@johnnydoeva7867]

Agreed, it is so good to see that, especially in today's world.

[@blessedbeyond2118]

I agree Having grown up with out a DAD ...this is how I always pictured it should be

[@ronb8052]

You did not make a travel trailer.......you made MEMORIES! Fantastic job....your daughter will always remember her daddy.

[@theoldfarmerswife5915]

This is so heart warming “Daddy’s little girl”. There’s something special about a father daughter relationship. This project only strengthened that bond ❤️

[@brendanoren5047]

You are so right! Before my Dad and I could do anything like this, he passed away. This video actually brought tears to my eyes of what I lost. But also a smile for all the memories of us together.

[@crazyhourse5655]

All I can say is ,your one of those rare one in a billion fathers! Bless you and your daughter,.

[@davemillam6336]

I don't know how there could be any negative comments on this project. Anytime a parent and child can bond like this is amazing and both of you can look on this camper with pride! Awesome woodworking skills!! Looks GREAT!

[@celtglen]

You are her hero FOREVER. You've give her the best gift...resilience. Now she will be able to live better than will be expected of her. YOU ARE YOUR CHILD'S HERO .

[@victorphillips6565]

So wonderful to see a Father and Daughter working together, not on cell phones in separate rooms. The bond you have is better than all the riches in the world, way to go.

[@brendasaunders4956]

Dads and daughters.. one of the best kind of friendships

[@radd6564]

What a great father and daughter project that both will remember and enjoy for years to come. Family projects are so important, big or small as they help build trust, companionship and love. Your slides show all of that to all of us and I thank you for sharing.

[@robingillespie4467]

My Dad and I gardened, I love watching you both do this together, I miss my Dad ever moment of every day!

[@jipsiemune]

Sweet , you have given something that could never be bought , something she and you will cherish forever , moments , memories, love like no other , God bless u both , and many happy trails to you both , your a wonderful father , such a lucky little girl you have ahhh and you are a lucky father , almost made me cry , if every girl and boy had a father like this ... what a wonderful world it would be .

[@jmccracken491]

Eli, you and your daughter made a great memory together. You are young enough to be silly with the faces and etc I see she really liked that. Share things together she will hold to this like glue. And say "Dad and I created this together" blessed you both sure are. God bless ya..

[@agedhippie2618]

Sir, Your daughter is going to be just fine in life, what a work ethic for someone so young. You have quite a talent too in building. God Bless!

[@bradreel2183]

I bet that was built better than anything manufactured today. Great memories that you both will never forget. Beautiful camper. What a great job. Great dad and a wonderful daughter.

[@graysoncraig4282]

I never wanted kids but as I'm getting older I really want to share these amazing moments with them. This was absolutely beautiful. It reminds me of my dad and I when I was a kid.

[@charlesknight3204]

It warms my heart to see a father and daughter creating a lifetime of memories!!! Great job!!! Better video!!! Have fun and more fun!!! God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 🤠

[@josephinetyree1476]

What a WONDERFUL father........even tho sweating so much he kept on working ...This is an 'awesome' build...God Bless you !!

[@marytougaw-plummer3673]

I love seeing father son or daughter projects. Nothing could probably mean more to a father and I know as a kid looking back I appreciate the blessing of being able to have a few with my dad.. Memories I'll always treasure.. Camper looks good too came out looking like a new Shasta!!

[@mattnovotny6888]

Nice job Dad those memories will stick with her forever and now you have a way to continue making those memories every time you guys go camping

[@johncooper8707]

That's awesome I have a 16 year old daughter you and your daughter should be very proud that camper is built a lot better than you can buy

[@TangentToWhat]

Manufacturers take note: this is what quality and attention to detail look like. Great build

[@agentfrankvideos]

What can be said that hasn't already ! Eli, I take my hat off to you, Sir. Well done. Both from a build stand point, and a Father's legacy. Thank you for sharing. Inspirational. 💖💖💖

[@Matt-pj3ue]

Being able to build something like this=Good Finishing something you started =Better Spending quality times with your daughter = PRICELESS!!!!

[@gregwood7120]

i like how you taught your daughter as well....amazing dad award

[@garymccarver5006]

I'm not often impressed with home built campers....this one is an exception.....awsome quality build in every detail. One to be proud of.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

I wish more dads would do this kind of stuff with their daughters, you’re great!

[@peggynulsen1365]

Came to this late...what a great thing for Dad and Daughter to do together!! As a confirmed Daddy's Girl myself I know this will set a tone going forward for her to be very successful in all her future endeavors. Good on you both.

[@kentkoehler990]

So very heart warming to watch a father and daughter making wonderful life time memories.

[@komerwest3748]

You habe built way more then a camper. Every time she will.cry with joy because the love you put imto it will hold her tight .

[@spencertracy4511]

This build is all about the memories , something your family will cherish for a lifetime ..........

[@icebob8555]

Father of 2 daughters they grow up so fast good work also

[@RemodNC]

What a wonderful Father/Daughter project! Well done!

[@oli_not_at_home5880]

Awesome! I am converting a commercial van into a camper. My mom helps me, since she knows more about wood work than I do... priceless time.

[@garymucher9590]

The time you spend with your kids, in every stage of their lives, will always be fond memorials for the both of you. And don't even think they will forget that you thought enough of them to spend such time... Thumbs Up!

[@jamesharvey4817]

It so wonderful to see a father and his child having fun doing anything; may God continue to bless you and your family.

[@ibdaffy]

What can be said? One of the best and most inspiring videos I've seen on KZbin ever! Thank you so much for sharing and God bless you both!

[@perrymahnke886]

Awesome build video and great inspiration! Thank you for sharing, also nice choice of colors. Keep up the great work. Thank you again, Perry @ Vintage Tin Inc

[@johnjay336]

It's not about the project but the journey there. The bond of true love that we take with us and not the physical things. Way to go, I have a daughter to and love her greatly. Nice job.

[@davidvoigt385]

Camper is awsome, but even better you had this experience with your daughter. You are a lucky man!

[@papa.and.mimis.country.life.58]

In the 1960’s my dad and I built a camper shell that primitively slept all 5 of us. That project, and the camping trips we took, are some of the best things I remember about my relationship with my dad in my ore-teen years! Good job, both of you! ♥️

[@RRED2]

Do you know Eli, I didn’t mind that it was Photos and not moving pictures because you captured your character and your daughter so well, and it was absolutely great to watch you both build something special together that will stay with you I’m sure for always. Thank you both for sharing this with us. 🤩🥳🤩🥳🤩

[@OGGAMING83]

This video is priceless father and daughter working together that's beautiful she'll never forget this moment spent together building the trailer.

[@ericwilkinson9447]

My daughter Naomi is about the same age and building memories like this are priceless 🙂👍❤️

[@randydavis9324]

Your camper looks great, but the fun times with each other was a blast to watch.

[@Okrollins1]

Wow she is lucky to have a father like you. Good work.

[@leoncio5753]

Excellent project,...she will always remember that moment of her life. You can add a power plant and solar panel. Thank you for show us this video

[@powdertrax9742]

I’m turning 55 in 4 months and will be retiring this year, as an old custom cabinet builder I couldn’t imagine a more fun thing to do then restore vintage trailers or remodel my kids homes

[@mitchelllittle6340]

Excellent job sir. Not only in the construction of your camper, but also in the raising of your kid! You did something that is on my bucket list. Great video!

[@lizcaporicci8483]

Great job you two!!! How nice for a daughter to work alongside her father!!

[@juanitaybarra9955]

I don’t know what’s more impressive the work or the fact that your daughter is awesome that seems to enjoy working with you on this project.

[@harleydude-xo8pu]

I wish you and your daughter many years of sharing memories together.

[@rebeccapratt3089]

I so did enjoy this video my father and my uncle was big parts of my life growing up and even though I'm older and their in heaven I miss building and diddling and just spending time,great job dad for doing this with your girl she'll never forget

[@sallyhintemeyer9389]

Awesome Daddy-Daughter project. Every girl should know how to use tools and build. I'm certain Daddy learned a few things too. Enjoy your travels.

[@dereksuddreth8672]

Great craftsmanship being passed on to the next generation! You are a Motivated Artist and a Super Dad... Congratulations!

[@donnathompson3906]

such a great job theres nothing like a daddy spending time with daughter

[@walterbuckhannon3947]

Beautiful camper ! Great to see a father daughter be able to work together and produce such great quality. Looks better than factory built.

[@rmbenavides]

Wow! Just wow! I’m so glad I came across your video. What an incredible Father-daughter project. You must be so proud to have done that together. These are priceless moments that you’ll share forever. Thank you for sharing.

[@rosehernandez5313]

I'm just seeing this for the first time. You both made an incredible memory that will last forever. The little camper is amazing. Blessings, and safe travels making more amazing memories!

[@codymcknight1611]

Best dad award goes to you sir ;)

[@ddarrenput8]

Im not sure what I enjoyed more...watching a cool camper coming together or watching the two of you building memories together! Thanks for sharing!

[@paramount10987]

Impressive. Your daughter will remember this experience for the rest of her life.

[@GrammyRose]

Hope that sweetheart knows how lucky she is to have a dad help her!

[@mariareyes9088]

GOOD JOB GIRL, YOUR DAD IS HELPING YOU TO, THAT'S BEAUTIFUL. I'm proud of you, I want to do something like that to

[@r.e.r.6334]

Nice project, teaching your daughter many things she will use in the future. Recycle, invent, plan, design, create etc. Well Done guys

[@lucyl.4356]

Wow what a cool dad you are!!! Precious memories and time spent together are more valuable then money. Plus what am awesome job you did creating a gorgeous camper together.

[@ds1755]

One of the best DIY campers I’ve seen so far. Excellent job & craftsmanship building it from the ground up!! Also those memories will live on forever between you & your daughter!!

[@johnnujump]

Love to see the bond between father and daughter.

[@abiermonier1193]

THANKS FOR SHARING THE VIDEO. I WAS GIVEN A GOOD IDEA. AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FATHER FOR DEDICATING TIME TO THE DAUGHTER FOR THAT PROJECT. VERY GOOD WORK.

[@brendamoore1726]

That turned out beautiful!!! I think someone in the family has some serious building knowledge. Such fun to watch.

[@oldteenager6850]

Ok dad deserves the SUBSCRIBE button, Daughter deserves the LIKE button and both of them deserves the SHARE button. I bet you the Mom and the son are remodeling the kitchen at the house right now. Love people like you guys.

[@DavidLSgro]

Simply an awesome video. As a dad, they grow up so quickly...I came to this video because I am planning a build with my kids. This build is way above my ability and budget, but it gave me some rest ideas. Thanks!

[@scottfranson4215]

Super Dad & Wonder Girl + Family Power + creative life. Father God Your Very Bless Blessings for This Family.

[@markmoody579]

You are a good man. Thank you for spending time with your daughter.

[@markmoody579]

Oh, and the build is bad As$…! Lol

[@flowersflowers5070]

How awesome is this, you and your daughter. Doesn't get any better than that. God bless you two. I pray you both have many wonderful adventures and memories ...to many to count.

[@dinohicks7959]

What a fantastic Father/Daughter team! Everyone should be so lucky! Who knows, this might be a future business for you two! Thank you for sharing your expertise and father/daughter time with us, it was enjoyable! Safe travels!

[@jimbuckley4986]

Absolutely stunning. If rv manufacturers could build as well as this. The craftsmanship love and effort really pop out. Thank you for for sharing this most worthy project

[@sunkissed5889]

Me and my daddy took my old pop up and built the cutest one ! Such fun memories that will never be forgotten!

[@gerardosiliceo7239]

This video is more then a building a trailer home is also about building a great relationship , what a great dad and daughter

[@Racatacataca]

I wish I could give this 1 million likes. You and your daughter are so wonderful, and your skills Sir are out of this world! Beautiful!

[@503zzach]

Wow! These slide photo video and experience will hold these sweet childhood memories of you for the rest of her life. You're an amazing dad that every orphan girls/boys and include myself wishing to have.

[@carlosf5963]

Wow Great dad Awsome daughter cool dog and the most professional looking homade camper ever you guys should do this for a living --God bless you all

[@tompulliam5721]

Awesome job can't begin to imagine how proud you guys must feel everytime you take it out camping

[@johncassani4610]

Great memories with your daughter you truly are the greatest dad!

[@TheChef470]

Jesus I'm tearing up just watching this. Your a good man Charlie Brown : )

[@YahshuamySovereign]

Oh my goodness! That is just ADORABLE!! Thank you for inspiring us, and allowing us to be so happy for your collaboration, Quality, & most of all LOVE. The Most High continue to bless you, & yours. Shalom.

[@missy4042]

Very cool! Great dad/daughter bonding time with 'lessons' that will take her far in life. Happy father's day to all the important men in our lives!

[@sethalbert1239]

Nothing more heartwarming than a great father. Thanks for the slide show and ideas for my upcoming build. Going to do it with my 9 year old son, it's time for him to use some tools for real, lol. Cheers to you both!

[@karlpiehl7666]

Great job and the fact it was a father, daughter project makes it even better.

[@fanchonhardy]

So awesome! I love that you documented it all so you guys will have those memories saved forever. I can’t believe how amazing it looks. It’s unbelievable that you guys made this from nothing. So impressed! ❤️

[@8baal]

Thinking of building a traditional teardrop for my mother... after I get feeling in my fingertips back!

[@valeriegriner5644]

@@8baal You are a good man, Eli!

[@shelbygragg9871]

So I just wanted to say thank you! What a great video and what a great Father.

[@micah-hooka7275]

Nothing like the vacations I’ve had with my only daughter and our little 19ft fleetwood travel trailer. It’s got a few rotten patches I’ve had to repair over the 12 years we’ve owned it. We just came back from DE seashore st pk. She’s a senior in HS now. She’s preparing for the AFROTC or hopefully USAFA. Either way, I hope she has time to spend those couple weeks a summer with me in that little home on wheels. .......I’m gonna miss these days. Enjoy your time with your little daughter friend👍🏻

[@richardwells1470]

You know the craftsmanship that that you put into this trailer rarely exist out there today totally old school brother too many things are just slapped together these days made to last about a year when I was growing up I was taught to build it to last well done y'all did a great job and not to mention making memories nothing more important than that making memories with family👍👏

[@bobatwater5912]

Wow U have the answer to solving a lot of problems in this country with raising kids. Your daughter will remember the hard work the fun what it took I can go on. But this was Awsome. I watched every bit of it with a very much needed smille. Thank u and God Bless U And Daughter.

[@holaramirez]

Wow, what a great project between father and daughter. You made a beautiful camper and ever lasting sweet memories. Thank you for sharing.

[@meandyou2469]

Great job, it's heart warming to be able to do this with your child. May God bless you with many years of life together creating more memories. God bless you both

[@summerstorms1289]

Aww man best father daughter video ever. What a amazing talented daughter you have, I can’t even make toast, but would love to build something like what you two just did.