How to Build a Travel Trailer - DIY Framing and Aluminum Sheeting Installation

[@noahriding5780]

Your build looks very nice. Thanks for the videos.

[@rboydsmith1]

You do nice work. Very professional. I also enjoy your video presentation. Its a refreshing change from the average verbal slang used by others.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Awesome, thank you!

[@dbru2650]

I watch a lot of videos and it's nice to see one where someone actually knows how, or when, to use, and adjust, the clutch on their drill correctly. It's refreshing to actually see (or hear) someone who knows how to use one as you do. Great job on your camper by the way.

[@mduduzimaseko-te6qk]

Hi Eddie I am new on the block man. I am perplexed by such wisdom and creativity

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Welcome aboard!

[@TheTarotProphetess]

I love this, Thank you!!!! I'm making me a smaller trailer barbershop❤❤❤❤❤

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Wonderful!

[@BL-no7jp]

This is absolutely the best video for the DYI mobile tiny home/camper. ❣️

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Wow, thank you!

[@BerndtNorten]

@@DrenalinAdventures I agree. And I’ve watched at least 100 KZbin videos on this subject. (I did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night 😂). Seriously. You have abided by Andrew Ridgeley’s maxim: ‘if you’re gonna do it, do it right.’

[@dwrivers47]

I truly appreciate your attention to detail. Lots of research and hard work going into this trailer. Eddie will be far better than any trailer one could buy. One day you’ll be sitting by the lake staring at him saying ‘Yup I built that 😊’

[@DrenalinAdventures]

I hope so! Thanks Derek.

[@emilyclark2805]

You are brilliant! I wish I could do this so bad. You are amazing and thank you for all the detail.

[@jasondunlap4942]

You're getting close. Keep us posted!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Will do!

[@williampeck3824]

The details, cinematography, planning, and overall execution are greatly appreciated and well done. Regrettably, what's missing and probably most crucial is the cost. I'm not referring to the total build cost, but specifically, the expenses incurred each time you visited the metalworker for fabrication and welding. How much did each visit cost? What was the total amount on the invoices covering supplies, fabrication, and welding for this episode? Honestly, it gives the impression that money and time are not a concern or limitation in your life. However, for the rest of us (dare I say, for most of us), budgeting finances and managing time is a reality. You are not the only KZbinr who overlooks this aspect, and some viewers may stop watching when they see the price of the steel in episode one of the build or the invoice from the team that handled most of the welding-surely, this had to be several hundred if not thousands of dollars. Would you object to sharing those invoices with us? Thank you either way. Sincerely and Respectfully, Bill

[@PatrickCalhounforager]

Not meaning to be negative because the guy did such an awesome job. But he made some rather obvious mistakes. Mistakes: 1. Unless he's thinking his trailer will survive Armageddon, he put way too much steel in the frame and subframe. In RVs any way to use less material is done. I used to work at a mobile home manufacturing plant and mobile homes are put together exactly the same way he did it. (Except for the excessive over-engineering).

[@Masterchief68]

👍. Stop saying your not a pro! Your doing a much better job than any “PRO” would do! You da man!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

I appreciate that!

[@debbiegoble9836]

Looks like a pro to me...

[@brikshoe6259]

I heard Winnebago has a hit out on this guy! 😎

[@TedBrunow]

I would reconsider the EPDM roof and install a solid one piece aluminum roof. Much much better and, you can go to a truck trailer and buy it in ten foot width fairly reasonable. You’re doing a beautiful job and with a metal roof it will last forever. I also would highly recommend a household energy efficient AC unit with a remote and preferably a name brand. Looks great and a nice job.

[@bradbandemer5845]

Your DIY details of how and why make the difference Scott. Another well crafted tutorial in the books.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks Brad.

[@johnnySMALLpepper]

GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK. TRAILER LOOKING GOOD.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks.

[@platinumpowerwashing8035]

Love what your doing I would love to make one of those myself to live in unfortunately I’m stuck in hard times and have to continue to live in my car good work though really like the finished product.

[@Cactuscam329]

Your meticulous work and patience is to be highly commended. Great job.

[@mrdavidurquhart]

Managing all this work without a second set of hands helping fulltime is extra impressive.

[@wattienewton5447]

Back again Eddie I see you're making great road's ahead mate dad's doing a great job of sealing and overlapping yer panels you'll not suffer a damp bum , your looking very good, Catch you in a bit cheers.

[@ridhadababi5858]

Nice video as usual. Thanks for sharing. Good continuation.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

So nice of you

[@JeffWinter1]

Trailer is coming along nicely. 👍

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks 👍

[@maikoutside]

This comes to shape very nicley! Looking forward to the next episodes! Greetings from Germany

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks. 👍

[@chriswolfe6228]

As a guy in his twenties who lives with his brother and had our apartment burn down and then was kicked out of our second apartment for the simple reason of the landlord wanting to give the place to her friends. You sir have saved our lives!!!🙏 I've never been unemployed but I've ended up homeless 4 times and I'm done with that. Thank you so much for these videos.

[@ambassadorforjesuschrist5933]

Very nice work...looks substantially better than the factory! I think I like it with the black and stainless steel without any additional paint. Again nice work my friend!

[@楠本昭博]

It's a good job! I want to see the camp with your dog in this car.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks

[@Tribble6hatch]

im still baffled ! coolest stuff if seen in a long time :D

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thank you

[@patrickrooney5130]

I am really looking forward to seeing the next video. Brilliant job. and it looks class.

[@samc705]

Good job Scott.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks Sam

[@---rb7ug]

i had drenched the frame and aluminium and the pywood with linseed oil good against water and rust and is natural. everywhere on the trailer. the best is to bath the wood in a big bath tub/container full of linseed oil and it will never rot. as long as possible. mix linseed oil with a bit balsamic turpentine and the wood will absorb it even better.

[@---rb7ug]

and the linseed oil still let the wood breathe and harmonize with the weather changes dryness of the air.

[@---rb7ug]

spray the inside of the metalframe with linseeed oil too. often the metal rot from the inside out...

[@dalepoulette]

I bet that thing will float on the water lol, good job man, love it.

[@suhailhabibzadah8634]

Looking good Scott! 🙂

[@chopsu123]

Can't wait to see it fished and in action!!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks

[@Rasul.Honda56]

Nice work man 👍

[@starlightsunsets]

The build is looking great. Ready to see the adventures with the new rig. I really appreciate how you pay such attention to the details and thinking ahead of how water/moisture will enter. The fitted sheets of aluminum around the bottom of the floor should make your trailer last a long time. Great job explaining every step of the build and why each step is important.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks 👍

[@boulevard8085]

Yo thank you Jesus,at one stage you learn and now you are a master builder,creator juices of the creator is in us we can do all things in Christ who strengthens us,thank you very much!!

[@survivalltsurvivallt6157]

It looks amazing brother

[@DrenalinAdventures]

I appreciate it

[@lowbudgetoutdoorsman8415]

Dang Buddy.... the build is coming along nice.... lookin great so far... not gonna lie, I am a touch jealous...cant wait to see how it turns out and see it out in the bush.... RESPECT FROM OREGON

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks. If all goes well I'll be pulling it around Oregon in a few years.

[@nesibec.3747]

You do a meticulous and excellent job. It's quite enjoyable to watch. You deserve respect. However, there is something I wonder about. In the previous video, I saw that the ceiling construction consists of three parts and I did not understand why. Except for ease of assembly, of course. I think using continuous and solid pieces on the long edges is very important for stability and durability. Yes, the upper parts of the side facades were monolithic, but they were not strong enough.

[@catherinetalarski9249]

Wow. Now that's a very nice looking camper. You've done an excellent job. Can't wait to see how well you'll design and construct the interior. Thanks Scott for sharing.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thank you very much!

[@frankckowal1550]

This is very cool... go to check out those plans... Actually looking to build similar aluminum chassis for ebike need it lighter... Gd job!

[@williamdonnelly798]

Looking good my friend. Just in time for steelhead and deer season!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

You got that right!

[@ArielleViking]

Your trailer is looking wonderful. 💯❤👍

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@keninthekitchen1562]

Great video series! I cant wait to do my own one day. I'm learning while watching these videos that, I need more clamps :D also, I needs much more caulk for sealing!

[@Trendsetta68]

Looooove it, excellent job...I also love the use of the caulking...you can never have enough protection! 😇👍🏼

[@timbarnett3898]

I worked for gem top truck canopies, I could buy metal sheets to build camper! Because metal sweats bad, I put plastic sheeting over wood frame (moisture barrier). Then on outside of plastic sheet, I placed a flat washer on every metal skin screws, creating an air space, so any moisture could drain out, leaving bottom open for drainage! I learned another lesson: always keep weight down as much as possible! An with you diamond plate side your rigs going to be heavy, even before loading it with essentials! Are you sure you don't want that big white rear metal plate on hinges, an not glued down, to life as rain/sun guard? Something else I do, I cover all wood with black choking, so no wood visible, not just two thin beads.

[@jonog5632]

This has always been my thoughts. Especially notice how much a tin roof will condensate an drip without an building paper an eventually fks the paper anyways. So cause of that i couldnt see sense in skinning a teardrop or camper etc. Rather just paint the plywood probably got a better chance if done right a thinned oil sealer a a fill an sand then undercoat oil thrn sand then 3 top coats a acrylic. All the edges gapped up etc.

[@WRC989]

Man this is coming together great! Its going to be fun to see the adventures you take with it! Good work!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks.

[@NorthChildReborn]

Love the video. I have a 5 x 10 trailer planked wood floor and solid/open mental sides 1 foot 6 inches. I was hoping to build outward adding width to the inside, cannot find too many videos on that. Any recommendations? I was thinking of leaving on the sides and building outside it with some framing bolted to the existing frame and having a ledged box lid where I can store stuff, whilst enjoying the width above that for cabinets etc. Would love to hear what you think.

[@jessiemartinez7681]

you have some awesome friends!

[@tedsamuels3203]

This trailer is going to be awesome and I love how this guy built everything with perfection. I wish all camping trailers were put together as good this one PERFECT.

[@jeanlawson9133]

Awesome 😎 Thanks Appreciate you sharing your thoughts and experience really looks of quality....

[@DrenalinAdventures]

My pleasure!

[@stevewicker984]

Great job! Love watching your build videos!

[@kekoamaunakea4473]

How’d I miss this. Brother I’m sorry!! Great video “Craftsman “.📐🧰⚒🔧

[@DrenalinAdventures]

All good. Thanks for always supporting my channel.

[@Wim1975]

Great job Scott, here in Holland almost everybody has a caravan!👍

[@DrenalinAdventures]

I can certainly see why.

[@lpschick7237]

Glad to finally get an update. I wondered if you changed your mine. Before long you will be able to take Eddie out for the first of many trips I’m sure .

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks. I can’t wait.

[@maakuw]

Another EXCELLENT episode, thanks for your hard work!

[@janetkoball44]

Eddie is looking great! I'm an older gal so I always need exact instructions for anything. I'm trying to make a camper out of an older cargo trailer, 6x12 and only 5 ft. 7" ceiling . I'm only 5' 5" so I'll be comfortable. See you on the next one. From Central Oklahoma.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks, good luck on your build.

[@KLUJICS]

Super efficient build and design! Congrats!

[@tazzieastwood2147]

Great job. If you put studs the otherway more strength. But i must say awesome job so far.

[@kennethbaker8002]

this is so freaking cool man. Thank you for putting this together for all of us!

[@websurferlady6223]

This is very practical! All of the camera shots must take a lot of time. Thank you!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

You're very welcome!

[@earthenergyhex]

I really like the wheel wells, they turned out nice!!!

[@DanielSchmidt94521]

Thanks. I am looking at building my own concession trailer and came across your video. I have no mechanical ability but I have friends that do. So, maybe they can help. Lol.

[@stevezeppieri]

Loved watching this Scott. God bless buddy. Looks amazing. Love the Eddie shirt!!!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks so much Steve.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Great progress Scott! Well done! 👍😁

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@maxparkin9277]

I respect your attention to detail, leading to good craftsmanship. I'm facing a project which may benefit from VHB tape. Are you happy with the longevity of bonding between wood and metal sheets on your projects?

[@samuelrasmussen1823]

I have to say it looks great! Very well put together. My only concern or interest is the stainless fasteners on aluminum. That’s not a good mix for it does cause corrosion over time due to the two different metals reaction to each other.

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

Was wondering the same thing. That's a definite "NO" in a marine environment. "Electrolysis" is the term I often hear about in this regard, and stainless is massively worse than even galvanized steel when it comes to corrosion issues.

[@S14zenkiQs]

Stainless and aluminum are fine together in this application, in fact most quality Aluminum trailer frames are bolted together with Stainless steel Hurk Bolts because welded joints fail far earlier.

[@mikemckinley1031]

Awesome better built then some trailers I like how you go into detail on what you’re doing on your trailer I wish more people would do that too can’t wait till your next video stay safe have a great week here from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Rodeo32145]

Nothing like the flimsy stuff sold today. Great job!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Yes! Thank you!

[@jacknobrex]

Wow 😮 looking really awesome 👏

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robertortega8093]

Very cool "EDDIE!"

[@Llamadosalvaje]

Beautiful!

[@dianevillemaire8286]

Awesome job

[@atmian]

Great instructional video! What's the thickness of the aluminum sheets that go under the bottom plywood, facing the trailer frame?

[@orlandovega8259]

EXCELENTE TRABAJO.... YA QUIERO VERLO TERMINADO..😁👍

[@supersymun]

Very cool! I’m debating using some old 4x8 corroplast to build in my 5x8 utility trailer. Nothin fancy, cus I have a camper already, just something for hunting camp.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

👍

[@ST-fp1gw]

FYI anyone who wishes to paint aluminum you really should use a self etching primer before actual paint, great job on your build looks good very methodically done

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Great point!

[@patbeaudoin4237]

Great job such attention to detail it will be a well built trailer looking forward to the future camping trips. 🙂🇨🇦👍

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks Pat

[@kellyflynn2314]

Better than i could do. I see a lot of diy over build. Do you need SS screws or metal sides? But i dont think the tape will work. And some is very expensive. Just my thoughts

[@monkusbee]

Wow, quality work!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tennyis28]

Looks awesome!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks

[@dirk581]

You do so much work making your bottom waterproof, but then the backwall of the fender is so short that i can see the plywood floor. You could easely had made it a few centimeter longer and bolted it to the frame. How did you now protect the plywood from getting wet there in the fender?

[@philknapp5051]

If you have ever experienced a flat on a trailer, the shredded rubber can destroy the fender. In this case it could take out the whole side of the trailer. Just a thought.

[@oldschoolboyscout]

Looking good.

[@eutimiochavez415]

I’m surprised the hoa didn’t complain about u working on you trailer in the front of your house !

[@mtendelemagondo9197]

Deeper thinkers and credible work

[@dropndeal]

I know this comes late, but you’ll need to isolate the stainless bolts from the aluminum panels to mitigate galvanic corrosion. Especially in northern climates where road salts are used, and along coastal areas. The bolts must be totally isolated electrically from the aluminum.

[@ЕвгенийТуговиков-л9х]

Браво парни, видно что вы в детстве играли в конструктор лего😎👍

[@victorhoyt4352]

All we did is simply outsource all the work to professionals who own businesses and got them to do it for free..but it's DIY guys!!

[@scotttaylor4219]

Do you have a materials list anywhere? I know prices will vary but I’d still like to see it. Also why did you go with aluminum? Would wood be strong enough for this build and after cost of tyvek would it cost less?

[@marcofidelvargasrodriguez7206]

What kind of teardrop camper build would you recommend for a hot tropical weather like Costa Rica? It has to be something light, that is basically a fridge to have an ac with propane or gas, and it also has to withstand heavy rains. What is the best option for the body of the camper. Epoxy Fiber with a foam or some sort of Styrofoam and a light wood or aluminum inside? I was thinking I only need it to be rigid on the outside so i could use something light to give it the finish for the inside, but not sure if that s a good idea. Thanks!

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

That’s nuts!

[@NorthernRetreat]

Be no time before you're on the road to some great adventures!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks

[@davidj7607]

The metal flooring sheet was glued on and some screws added on the sides, do you think some bolts underneath would be better? You didn't add any weight to the floor when you glued it, is there good adhesion? All the bumps it will go through might weaken the glue?

[@wayneclacey4706]

We all learn from each other. What to do and what not to do. The external shape I was going to use on a camper I was going to build only using similar to the front shape on the rear, so the same but with a 1" vertical section in the middle of it, and tear shape on the front. I say was because of the tow weight limit of my vehicle I will have to cut the overall length by about 40% and 1" off the height plus turn the tear-drop front by 90°, in other words like a horse float type shape. So it literally would be a 1 person camper whereas it originally would have been a 1 person with the ability to sleep 3 if needed

[@ccbb8955]

Maridadi sana!!! Hongera!

[@johnsaucerhunter]

Whose looking good? You Eddie.. your looking Good!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

👍

[@mariovasquez6954]

Loving your videos, I'm getting ready to build myself a small trailer for weekend trips, I have a question what thickness is the frame tubing? I know the tongue tubing should be at least 2X2 with 1/4" thickness, I know this from past experiences in trailer building. Thanks in advance for your time...Mario

[@ronm8306]

Why didn’t you just by black diamond plate instead of painting the silver black. I want to do a build with diamond plate until I priced it out today. $400 a sheet now. I am in Nevada. Like your inspiration! Also how thick was your diamond plate? I was pricing out 1/8”.

[@MrMrsedz]

Execelent, Thumbs up mate .. I'm doing one very similar in size .. Old skool size 12' x 7' with 59" sides ..the roof is hinged at the front and lifts up at an angle from the rear approx 28" to allow standing room at the rear end of the camper .. Basicaly a DIY version of the Complete Campsite Exodus 14, that was built here in Australia .. Also stealing your slide out sleeper box idea for my Hilux dual cab [ For Solo camping trips ] .. Following with interest

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks 👍

[@ronintoecutter7690]

Man, you are killing me with the black paint. I think I would have polished the aluminum and maybe sprayed on a clearcoat. But respectfully, that’s just me. When it comes to black paints, people paint motorcycles boats RVs and whatever they can’t think of a good color

[@garethtompkins7232]

I'm in California it's 90 degrees, black is never the best option..

[@danielbichokov1340]

Hi mate, pretty nice guide! I was wondering how thick is the alum sheeting that you use both for the upper part and the one with the diamond patter, Thank you.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

.063" checker plate, 18 gauge smooth aluminum.