How To Build a DIY Square Drop Camper Trailer: Insulation

[@OverlandTrailer]

Another fun video. Had flashbacks to my first build. Thanks!

[@cwkhonda]

So your roof support is relying on the screws alone that run through the plywood sides? and your verticals are just firing strips to hold your inside FRP wall skins and spacers for the insulation? Why wouldn't you run the verticals all the way up to the roof line to support the roof like they should. and just drill small holes through the verticals and pipe each hole for your 12v wiring? with this design, you can't put any weight up top. over time any weight or rough road terrain will put strain on the screws that are run horizontally through the plywood. looks good. but from a engineering side. not great. will be fun for a short while though. Another suggestion would be to run the wiring in the floor, designate a channel section on the right, left or even center with a removable lid if you needed to access the wiring for any reason. Then up the walls between the vertical studs where you would put lights, outlets and switches etc. or even up and over to the ceiling for a fan and lights. This way you won't effect any vertical supports

[@sukamayoutube2323]

Extra circular activities 😂 thats brilliant ❤

[@mlangfordcamper]

I am getting ready to build one of these teardrop campers it looks so fun

[@kaleyfunke4189]

This was so satisfying to watch with all the sped up footage. If only it really was that fast to build IRL 😂😅

[@FunkeAdventures]

Seriously, that'd be amazing.

[@JoeandEmmaLee]

It looks so good with the foam in place!! Stoked for you. Digging the Timelapse’s as usual! Cheers!

[@FunkeAdventures]

Haha, sometimes those timelapses are the only thing I have the energy for when I am filming and editing. Thanks for watching!

[@graystone3048]

What happened to the 2x2’s you had in place when attaching the walls in the previous video? Were they just temp until the glue set?

[@FunkeAdventures]

Hey Graystone, The 2x2s along the floor are still there, they just act as supports for the floor when I install the plywood. The other 2x4s that I had on the outside of the walls were just temporary to support the walls and keep them from falling over while I got them all screwed and glued together.

[@thetacticalagenda875]

It's very annoying how you didn't put part 1,2,3 etc... I have no idea what order to watch them in!

[@FunkeAdventures]

Great feedback. I'll work on numbering those. You can also see them in order here: kzbin.info/aero/PL8XQZyHZqk3tvUG6t3RbA7lsIDpOVt77I

[@thereddstormproject1954]

My favorite part was whe said used glue when you install the floor boards to prevent squaking forcany extra curricular activities....i got...yes sir i will! !👉👌💪🏽👍

[@FunkeAdventures]

haha 😂

[@Suka_Suka_Aje]

Thanks for sharing this.. New subs here ❤️

[@Macca81]

Why not just use a single full sheet of the foam for the floor, instead of putting timber between smaller pieces you cut from the large sheet?

[@FunkeAdventures]

Just to ad a little extra support and keep the floor from bending/bouncing. Plus, by using the smaller pieces with supports, I saved about $80 USD on buying a new sheet of plywood. Instead I just used some scraps. Since no one is ever going to see the floor (under the mattress) I didn't mind if there was a seam. Thanks for watching!

[@Auxbeam]

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[@FunkeAdventures]

Yes please! You can shoot me a message on instagram @aaronfunke if you are interested in working together. Thanks!

[@Auxbeam]

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[@johnw65]

Looking good, thanks for sharing! Liked and subscribed to follow your progress... My 4x6 v-nose toy hauler-camper-theater is quite compact. Front 4x5 deck plus roof rack and hitch rack is extra room for 2KW Inv-Gen, Solar pnl, and Awning. 3 cabinets house cooking equip. and the 24"TV/entertainment ctr. Twin tri-fold sofa-bed, 5K BTU AC, elec heat and induction cooktop complete the collection (so far). Planning a folding room pinned onto my ramp that will be outside galley and inside privy w/shower pan. that will tie down on the front deck. Pulling it with a 1.8L Scion XD gets 20mpg (headwind) and 28mpg (tailwind)

[@FunkeAdventures]

Thanks for being here John! Sounds like you have a pretty great setup yourself. See you out there!

[@philippejutras3290]

excellent work! Just a quick question, would this be strong enough to put a roof top tent on it? Thanks!

[@FunkeAdventures]

Absolutely! I install a roof rack at the end of the build. By putting a rooftop tent on the roof rack, it will transfer all of the weight over the walls. Plenty strong for a few humans and a rooftop tent. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@philippejutras3290]

@@FunkeAdventures Perfect thanks so much! Looking forward to your next videos!

[@averagejohn7435]

Was there a reason you didn’t run the studs up to the what would be known as the top plate?

[@FunkeAdventures]

Great question. That is a channel for the electrical wiring. Since those studs are only 3/4 inch thick, it's easier to leave that gap than to drill through the 3/4 inch stud.

[@E67CHope]

Quick question for you building it that way do you think it could withstand hundreds of thousands of miles of Headwind and whether?

[@CMF_1]

Comment for the algorithm

[@l1ntkingofska]

Do you have plans to go off of?

[@trevorlee7945]

I like this shape but would like to use either stainless steel or aluminum for the sides and top instead of the plywood . I wonder what the weight difference would be .

[@jessonrodriguez9518]

If your are going to run a RTT as well, what would you use to strengthen the roof for support going across?

[@FunkeAdventures]

Thanks for the question Jesson. We appreciate you watching our video and subscribing. Extra roof supports won't be super important if adding a rooftop tent. This is because we install a roof rack to the camper first. The roof rack is mounted right on top of (or very close to) the sidewalls. So the weight won't be on the middle of the roof, but will be directly supported by the vertical sidewalls. I would bet that those sidewalls on end like that would support hundreds, if not 1000+ lbs. So then we mount the RTT to the roof rack, transferring all of the weight of the RTT onto the sidewalls which won't sag the roof at all. I hope that helps!

[@natbarr]

I built my trailer from scratch. I'm doing add-ons from time to time.

[@FunkeAdventures]

I just checked out your channel and the ATV camper. That is awesome! Do you ever take it out in the winter?

[@natbarr]

Always take it out winter. -38c with a wind chill of -46c. It’s warm and cozy.

[@AdrianalbertoGareis]

excelente el paso a paso , voy tomando muchas ideas para armar mi propia mini rodante, saludos desde Argentina !!

[@CMF_1]

Nice detail

[@codyaverhoff6828]

Nice work! Really enjoying your project build. Do you have a recommended source for the doors/windows/camper components? Thank you

[@FunkeAdventures]

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. I appreciate all of the support. Doors/windows - Vintage Technologies (www.teardroptrailerparts.com/) Aluminum trim - recpro.com Aluminum sheet metal is hard to come by in smaller quantities. Sometimes you can get lucky and recpro will have some in stock. I placed a bulk order with metalwest. Most lumber and building materials - homedepot and lowes Other components - Amazon In the description of this tour video, I share links for most of the smaller components: 2022 DIY Overland Camper Trailer Tour - Square Drop [Updated] kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ_WlGR4r9B1a9U I’m not sure where you are located, but I have some extra doors and enough sheet aluminum here in Utah for an entire build. I’d be happy to sell it locally for my cost. Thanks again for watching!

[@codyaverhoff6828]

Thank you!! Very helpful! Just brainstorm a couple of ideas right now.

[@savasbaskn7612]

Hello, can you share the measurements with me?

[@FunkeAdventures]

Hi Savas, which measurements are you looking for. The camper has a 5 foot x 8 foot footprint and the walls come up 4 feet. Hope that helps.

[@Aaron-y6z]

Nice

[@wisconsinbush2940]

Ever hear of "poorman's Spray foam"? You cut your foam boards 1" short on both ends. Then use the red can spray foam and fill the 1/2" gap on each end. Nice tight seal!

[@FunkeAdventures]

That'll do the trick.

[@leeboy244]

I wish the videos was numbered

[@FunkeAdventures]

Great idea! I will work on getting them numbered in order. Thanks for the feedback!

[@omarham9499]

Checo Perez hat!!! 👌🏎🏁🇲🇽 !!!

[@FunkeAdventures]

Checo has quickly become one of my favorite drivers. We went to the Mexico City GP last fall and the atmosphere and love for Checo was incredible.

[@MarkMoore-ih5ox]

how much do wood trailers weigh?

[@FunkeAdventures]

The trailer weighs 1300 lbs finished.

[@brentdawson242]

When's the next video coming out?

[@FunkeAdventures]

Thanks for watching Brent! I’ve got it filmed and working on editing. Hoping next week 👍

[@FunkeAdventures]

I finally finished it. Thanks for your patience. I will be working on the next one for next week. Thank you for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/goTRYWRpf9h_d8k

[@brentdawson242]

@@FunkeAdventures got it, looking nice!!!, i did a really crappy video of my walk around, its in two parts kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGjCenSXgpWpoq8

[@iheckhard6478]

Could you make a video series explaining what the extra curricular activities are?

[@FunkeAdventures]

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[@slicktmi]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@joshuakoonts3934]

Extracurricular activities 🤣

[@FunkeAdventures]

😂