DiResta Camper Trailer [Pt1]

[@jimmydiresta]

Hey all - Just a quick update to let you know that My Giant DiResta Razors are Now Live Here: imakeny.com/products/diresta-razor-blade

[@AlphaMachina]

More people should be like this. I strive to do as much as I can by myself, research and learn, and jump in and start making and creating. It's the best feeling in the world when you finish a project yourself that you might have paid someone else thousands of dollars to do for you, but you get to save all of that money AND have the satisfaction and the learning experience of doing it yourself. Knowledge is power.

[@TheJunkernaut]

It's therapeutic watching you work through problems because I know somehow you always make it come together in the end.

[@jaxwagen4238]

I've been making custom wine trailers for 69 years and this is exactly how I would do it. Bravo

[@The_Osprey]

LOL

[@shaneintegra]

Jobs like this that you haven't done before are a treasure trove of new knowledge

[@BoomerKeith1]

One of the things I really admire about you Jimmy is your willingness to jump into virtually any build and do it. Something like this would have scared me but like you say, you go to school, learn and get it done. Can't wait to see the next video!

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you ☺️ I was in deep water on this one. May still be

[@sydneyevans2637]

@@jimmydiresta You are doing a wonderful job and don't believe for a minute that you haven't got this. In this video the only apparent mistake was estimating material. I just subscribed because I have faith that I'll see the finished product. Have a great day!

[@jimmydiresta]

@@sydneyevans2637 thank you ☺️👊🏼👊🏼🙏🏼

[@sydneyevans2637]

@@jimmydiresta Indeed, my pleasure!

[@kalpeshpatel5783]

@@jimmydiresta you have done much difficult projects in past compare to this

[@revealingfacts4all]

Love if it's big it's "big giant..." my wife does the same. I'm a fellow New Yorker, Jimmy! Peace brother... love and amazed at your talent/ideas/ways of doing things!

[@laurenbailey7713]

Looks great! Fyi amber lights can only be used on the forward direction on the trailer. The 5 lights you put in would need to be red

[@dalenielsen7054]

I did this about 6/7 years ago, the entire outside was sprayed with “Rinoliner” can’t recommend it too highly. If it not to late spray the bottom with it, it’s waterproof, bulletproof, and reasonably light. I’d be interested in how much this one weighs when your done (it’s something I worried about the entire build). Great job, fun watching it being built! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the build.

[@cavemanvi]

tagging onto your comment to say the clear adhesive is loctite "power grab"

[@miketech2]

i am curious about total weight too #tank

[@torjones1701]

I'd like some kind of proof that "Rinoliner" is bullet proof. The stuff I've seen won't even stop a .380 ACP even when 2" thick.

[@MandoHalrissian]

"Bulletproof"😂 😂

[@jimsjacob]

@@torjones1701 Good point, but I think it’s a figure of speech. For it’s designed purpose, I have to say it’s a good product. I did my truck bed when I bought it back in Sept. 2005. Still going strong and the only marks aside from fading is an occasional oil stain or two. I tow a 5th wheel and when lubing the puck, some of it can splatter on the liner….

[@diegomotisi3467]

Hi Jimmy, congratulations, once again you have proved that there is nothing you cannot build. But I hope that in the 2nd pt you will join the panels adequately to prevent water infiltration. Hi Jimmy at 2nd pt 👋

[@ltnthacker]

While I was fishing for approval to get a pick up truck for hauling things like lumber, my wife countered with "why don't you get one of those small trailers". I replied "Nah; what can you do with one of those things? 😳 Great job. 😊

[@adammcmillen977]

We use a lot of routers on aluminum at work building signs. There's this grease/wax compound stuff we use and it makes life a lot easier! It comes in a blue cardboard cylinder. Looking forward to Part 2! Much love jimmy!

[@munched55]

Cool to see you rocking Derek's @vicegripgarage t- shirt. Great guy and family. A true patriot. Wasn't it you that said the difference between a good carpenter and a great carpenter is how well he hides his mistakes? 😎🤫

[@jimmydiresta]

Love VGG!! I did say it. But it not mine. That’s an oldie

[@munched55]

@@jimmydiresta you're still #1 in the I Make crowd.

[@ghaljfas]

Hey Jimmy, Just wanted to say loved the voice over on the video! Good to have you back!

[@PeterCarrasquillo]

This is rekindling my desire to build my own teardrop trailer. So. Many. Projects.

[@ericchevalier6260]

NIce work jimmy!!! It’s nice to have a helper that’s not only a helper. Ha.

[@sharonkasper5126]

That was a great show and tell. Real nice work men. Shows what a professional is all about. No saggin and draggin there.

[@barryphilrush719]

Awesome Video, Thank's Jimmy, and your Crew !!

[@Zogg1281]

That is a sweet build!! I'm looking at it and comparing it to caravans and I would be very proud to have that behind my car it looks fantastic. I'm also thinking about other food vans and starting to realise why they are basically a big square box! Don't be surprised if you get more people asking you to build food trucks for them, for someone who hasn't built one before it really doesn't look that way with the job you've done. Really great job guy's!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@brendancarson8587]

I love how Jimmy is explaining things like someone would criticize or that he's doing it wrong. He is the literal master and such a humble one. Amazing work

[@waltertrejo2534]

This trailer looks almost identical to my trailer except different color. I'm taking off the old sheets of metal from outside to do the same as this video. Thanks for posting.

[@kingg1703]

Jimmy I'm impressed you did a great job , your very talented. I'm gonna keep you in mind .

[@RuthlessMojo]

I really admire Jimmy's ultra practical and uncomplicated approach to analysing and solving common problems encountered in his builds. When you can look past your limitations and intuitively improvise a solution for the problem at hand, on the fly, that is a hallmark of true genius.

[@kevincorbin6273]

Talent and attention to detail anything is possible

[@tom_olofsson]

Very nice build. I was not expecting to hear your voice after watching a few of your videos without narration.

[@matteo3192]

Bel progetto lo seguirò con molto interesse. Grazie Jimmy per i tuoi contenuti. Sei il Re dei makers

[@djalaladv1289]

First video on KZbin have a good details about building great job men complet

[@OregonTrailR]

Super fun watching you build a camper. Super nice work, that thing is a beast, built a thousand times better than any similar production made camper… believe me I know…. By the way, in our shop we call those little aluminum shards “Wingdings” and they are pure evil! You’ll find them in your socks for years!

[@MIWESTI]

Es el primer proyecto de Jimmy que no me convence, aunque por ahí tienes muchos palmeros que aunque un dia hagas una chapuza te la van a aplaudir igual. El peso final que va a tener va a ser considerable, y en algún corte de las planchas finales de la carrocería, en los esquineros de aluminio yo antes de remachar le hubiese metido algún tipo de silicona para evitar el agua. En Europa esta caravana no pasaría I.T.V.

[@SatanSupimpa]

I was kinda vibing with the pink trailer.

[@fj9460-lr]

That is excellent work, beautiful trailer and great videography!!

[@rozdee1780]

You’re now a coach builder - great job

[@lesterdelacruz5088]

Just discovered your channel. Certainly a master builder no doubt.

[@timschutte6924]

Your pneumatic pop riveter is the key for the outside aluminum panels. Nice.

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

That's incredibly well framed and clean looking. I've seen actual factory RV frames that look like they're built of scrap wood and hope. Can't wait to see the interior.👍

[@jeremyhall7951]

You think thats bad bro, you should see the way they build mobile homes. Most of the time its wood off of pallets and the electrical is a Mashup of Homer Simpson meets Walt Griswold meets Red Green. Total trash.

[@andreapoliti3110]

Un lavoro così dura almeno 400 anni! Instancabile Di Resta!

[@basettone66]

spectacular! in America you can create whatever you want, in Europe especially in Italy the road laws prevent us from doing so due to the homologations. Good work

[@user-neo71665]

One suggestion if you aint thought about it. If you are gonna spray foam the interior (which I highly suggest) make sure you put some conduit for all the wiring and box in around the lights. I didn't to that on a small teardrop I built a few years back. Never clicked in my head until about a year later when I had to remove panels and trench in the insulation to find a short and replace a led that blew due to it. What coulda been an easy side of the road fix turned into about a week long project tracking it down after work. Now on I run all my wiring in 1/2 PVC pipe. It's light, easy to make custom bends with heat, and cheap.

[@thetinysideoftiny7625]

Just found your channel. That's a meticulously crafted trailer...beautifully done. I just completed one myself. I tow it with my 1962 Vespa scooter. As a fellow builder I can really appreciate your craftsmanship and attention to detail. Exceedingly well done Jimmy!

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank You ☺️

[@restorecreate]

Great job Jimmy and i looking forward the part 2 of the camber .

[@Maker238DeLoach]

A lot of work goes into trailer shops. When I did car stereo, I would built up a ton of trailers into mobile tailgating party/grill/music trailers. People ate that stuff up. Didn’t mind it, just a lot of work when into it. Awesome job man, that should definitely hold up to some abuse. Now upload the next one please, sir. One more thing….. screaming from the rooftop I Love You!!

[@MaxMakerChannel]

The barn is so beautiful!

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Making it look simple is the key to hard work!

[@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549]

End product looks great. Explanation of the process even better. Also giving engineering and building credits ...the best! Your bandsaw techniques still amaze me. Miss the JD narrations and can't afford the other options! Kudos!

[@jimmydiresta]

My Patreon is 1 $ month ! Sign up I’ll send you. 20$ bill!

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank You 🙏🏼

[@mraycgz]

I own and operate concession trailers for a living. I also build and maintain my equipment myself. Every thing you did to build this is pretty much exactly how I build stuff so it’s cool to see someone else using the material and techniques that I use. It looks fantastic. One thing I never considered was gluing the 90 aluminum trim before riveting and or screwing it down. I’ll be doing that from now on. Great video and I’m glad I could learn something.

[@mcorrade]

Jimmy I love the fact that you too "go to school" on the first few. It makes me feel that I'm not alone on that. When ever I do a project that needs a some repetition, the first few are trial and error and by the last few its down perfect!!!

[@k.a.d.msrt8326]

Just watched a video from vice grip garage before I clicked this video. Just noticed you're wearing a vice grip garage shirt. Nice build man!

[@troylee3700]

And ofcourse good marketing when Diresta build it, real nice job.

[@joshfindley230]

Need to put a Piece of diamond plate on the front of the trailer to protect against rocks flying off of a tow vehicle just about 1/3 up from the bottom

[@UncleMullet]

All the little and major problems and how you resolve them with utilizing a lifetime of skills, which includes acknowledging and including other people's skills! This was a joy to watch. Great job Ryan and Taylor and everyone else. Freaking incredible! The first time I took on a big landscaping job. I eyeballed it and gave an estimate and oh my god did I underbid it! The property had so many complexities to it and it always took 2 days to complete. I just imagine you sweating halfway through this build and thinking... "What was I thinking?!" Lol

[@Traderjoe]

That’s so clean and awesome looking. I am sure I am not the only person who imagines living in something like this.

[@s4n714g000]

I followed this project a bit throught the instagram stories, im amazed. Thank you for sharing all of this

[@negotiableaffections]

As my late father said, Taking time to build jigs will actually save you time during the build, and they help to cut down that 'back-to-school' time too. Phenomenal build Jim, someday all caravans [UK] will be builf this way!

[@lactomao]

Any storm will be the main enemy of your proyect. BTW looks nice.

[@samsiryani9023]

Honestly a great job building and work on the camper men.

[@jimthompson717]

Great video. When talent, meets skill, meets creativity.

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you!

[@WoodNMetalWorkshop]

Very nice 👍 The only thing I would have done differently is use aluminum for the structure to save weight. Back in the late 90's I built 2 truck bed campers, one with wood and steel framing and the other with aluminum, the aluminum one is still in use and was about 2/3 the weight. A tree fell on the other one.

[@sjoeld57]

You should write a book telling us what you CAN'T do! This is an absolute professional job.👍

[@BrinkHouse]

I think it would be more like a short story.

[@pyro323]

Yeah, it'd only be a page long.

[@timschutte6924]

Very nice work. Premium products and excellent plan. Perfect

[@kennethgreer]

Nice and choochy! I can't wait for part 2. The shop looks great too!

[@mwjii]

Beautiful job Jimmy.

[@dar7771]

Very nice. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

[@shawnbeckner5882]

Nice job jimmy looks really good. Nice job on the door and the trim. Everything looks awesome and it’s all cause you started with everything level. Looks great dude.👊✊🙏

[@ScamstinCrew]

Hey Jimmy a trick when doing curved metal We use when insulating/metaling tanks and vessels is use bungee cord. actual cordage off a roll. you can pull it tight and tie a knot in it. It will hold the metal to the curve while you install it with rivets or screws. This will hopefully be a good tool for your toolbox. also clecos the wing nut or fancy no-mar kind are worth their weight in gold for temporary mockups.

[@simonr6793]

It just goes to show what you can achieve with the right mindset!!! This is one build that the new owners will be doing cartwheels over, it's looking awesome!!! As always guy's 💯% 👍 🇬🇧.

[@Applez357]

Sooooo awesome! I want to be like Jimmy Diresta when I grow up ☺️🤓😈👊🏽💪🏽

[@MichaelNatrin]

Fantastic build. Thanks for the voiceover :)

[@mikeboone4425]

Barn looks great jimmy . happy trails

[@vinceianni4026]

Good job Jimmy Diresta well done

[@cassiacries]

Loved Taylors blending in overalls!

[@Handleyman]

Without exception I always learn something new with everyone of your videos Jimmy. Much appreciated! 👍

[@estegueydijo....]

What can't Jimmy build, man he's the best.

[@frankbusuttil2572]

Really nice build Jimmy. Makes me very happy to see you working in the shop you talked about for years. Much deserved. Thanks for sharing.

[@jasonthomashorn4794]

And the removal of the router base tip is great! I have had that issue with larger blocks of aluminum I'll keep that in mind.

[@HandBuilt]

Okay this is the sexiest trailer I have seen. I have two horse trailers I’m making into bars and this is by far the best looking trailer I have seen.

[@jimmydiresta]

Ha thank you 🙏🏼

[@veepsgarage]

Diresta Trailer Co. coming soon. Like someone said, better built than ones you can buy. Awesome job!!!

[@ThejaBreLoL]

You are such a community treasure 💖 Great videos year to year, keep it up!

[@ThejaBreLoL]

And the canoe build is sick too ;)

[@pjdambra]

Awesome Build Jimmy. Can’t wait for the interior work video.

[@wolfparty4234]

Ship/boat builders call it “lofting” Nice work Jimmy!!💪🏼🔥🔥🔥🙏🏻👍🏻

[@withJordanFrank]

Always amazing to watch you work. Tearing through S3 of "Making It" right now and I keep yelling to my kids whenever you come on screen. They're like "We get it dad, he can make Anything. Cool, cool."

[@AlAmantea]

I tell you what... that's a great design, and even better execution!

[@saginawdan]

Thanks Jimmy 👍. I enjoy your narration. 😁

[@Treepole]

Ha.. camper... ha... Jimmy.. you wild man.. you get that down the road... Great Stuff!!!

[@danheason8569]

Bloody ell, Jimmy D has become a shed dragger! I never saw that coming😆

[@motari6249]

Amazing work Jimmy 👍❤

[@BillPairaktaridis]

We finally get to see the legendary camper trailer!

[@timothydalton90]

You can be proud jimmy! Beautiful trailer

[@danielmuscatell3603]

Every time I watch I say, “Dude no way!” Because you do cool ingenious stuff.

[@atoka]

Awesome looking trailer dude! Nice work

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️

[@alanmoffat4454]

I WE HAVE SAID THIS BEFORE YOUR HANDS AND BRAIN CAN DO EVERYTHING ITS JUST A STATE OF MIND , BLOODY WELL DONE AND 😊 .

[@nicklebeezy]

Looks good to me! You go to school on the first trailer, lol. I hope you do another one someday for yourself. I'd love to see your artistic/innovative/gizmosity take on something like a tear drop.

[@martyclack8782]

That trailer is wild Jimmy great design man it shines like a pearl in the sun way to go my friend.

[@JunkWorkshop]

Looks Great! Thank you soo much for the voice over Jimmy. Ciao from Italy ✌🏻

[@ernestovalentin6597]

You are the man Jimmy like always impeccable 👍

[@chaserwilliams1]

This was far cooler than I expected it to be! Very cool problem solving! Thanks Jimmy!

[@timdraughon5897]

Everything you make is just incredible

[@charlesbaker6158]

I just can't get enough of your making. Thanks for sharing with us. Always been interesting to watch your videos and the huge variety of projects you accomplish. I like the trailer, and that huge shop. Keep on making.

[@davidtheswedishtechguy]

Awesome work 😎 and voiceover 😍