His Velomobile RV is a bicycle-camper to live (bed, kitchen, WC included)

[@davwht9]

Now to make this for the poor and homeless. It's doable. Low cost, Mass production assembly line like the Model T Ford. Sold in high numbers make a little money on a large number sold. Use city "sweeps", tax money to purchase them as a personally owned property to keep stuff in and safe place to sleep etc. Off grid solar panels on the roof. 🚵‍♂️🚲🚳🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚵❤

[@themobseat]

And the homeless part them out to sell for drugs, and nothing ever changes.

[@TheLepke2011]

Because the world needs junkies riding around in three wheeled, plywood deathtraps competing with two ton vehicles.

[@climateanxiety2825]

@@TheLepke2011 It's not made out of plywood sweetheart. You didn't pay attention.

[@climateanxiety2825]

@Pax.Alotin Wake up sparky. It is made from Coroplast. There are a few plywood pieces, but it is NOT made from plywood.

[@JaneAustenAteMyCat]

Yes, in theory, but it's no good for colder weather

[@mackenzieshelleyleejohnsto9744]

Kirsten there are no appropriate words to convey how much I enjoy your channel, THANK YOU!

[@kirstendirksen]

Thanks for taking the time to write. It's really the people who keep creating and innovating that deserve the credit. But I do feel lucky I get to visit.

[@jamespaul2587]

@kirstendirksen and we're very fortunate that you're able to share so many wonderful ideas, Kirsten. Thank you so much for that

[@leighalmond4128]

And we are lucky to get to share in your wonderful adventures. Thank you for always bringing exciting and thought provocating subjects to your channel.

[@cmsmith3010]

What a clever guy!! Very industrious! Love his inventions!!!

[@kirstendirksen]

I love how he just doesn't stop creating. Or moving. We filmed on a very hot day and he just kept pedaling up those hills... content with his solar-powered fan.

[@lauriewalsh420]

Love this. Great job as usual of showing all ways of living. Paul is a genius.

[@kirstendirksen]

So fun to keep visiting him because he is just constantly tinkering in his garage. Still has more ultra-light boats we haven't shown. He definitely still loves creating.

[@drillerdev4624]

His Wacky Wheels inventions never cease to amaze me. It just came to my mind that something based on this concept could be great for a mini food truck.

[@remcovanvliet3018]

A lot of the old Vespa 3 wheeler mini delivery vans get converted to mini festival foodtrucks, here in Europe.

[@audreysmith2557]

I have been following Paul for years. Love his innovations!! Thanks for showing us what he’s been up to lately! Great to see that he’s sparked a tiny camper movement. ❤️

[@kirstendirksen]

I was reading some online forums on the Fahrradwohnwagen (Bike Camper meetings in Germany) and they mention his work quite often. There has obviously been a lot of innovation beyond his beginnings (like the Cybertruck camper), but he really is an inspiration.

[@gaterunner64]

Kirsten, if it hasn't been said already, please think about covering the Bike Nomad convention in Germany. Its something that is completely inline with your audience and channel. Thanks!

[@TheSchmidtsu]

Turtle? I was thinking it looks more like Sam Eagle from the Muppets.

[@marcusfridh8489]

"becourse it is the American way"

[@ezekielmcgee825]

I'm so glad you got to speak with him again; so many great ideas. :)

[@DavidSToma-rx6zk]

Thank you Kirsten for the great work !

[@Nerd3927]

So cool. I have been dreaming of something like that since childhood. Much respect for actually doing :-)

[@goosebumper88]

This guys such an inspiration Working on my own coroplast microhome design because of him!

[@mwmentor]

Paul Elkins is a man that neighbours will either love or not. I personally would love to have him as a neighbour. I think that the stuff he is busy with, and the ideas that he has are just so cool. I really like his camper for its simplicity and cleverness - everything has a purpose, and everything is super light whilst not giving up structural integrity or strength. It's really cool - and I think that the fan at the back of his truck is a really fun touch... thanks for sharing such and inspired and inspirational person with us. Really interesting. :-)

[@micaylabirondo836]

I wish my dad could've seen this. He always designed stuff, made stuff, repurposed stuff for little or no money. But always for us kids, or for my grandparents, or for the property (utilitarian for the ease and safety of others). Personally, he loved to take it slow and explore the outdoors. I can imagine him being impressed with this guy's campers. It's exactly the kind of thing he'd happily use for himself!

[@presidentmichael3349]

Love the new design. Would love if it could be sold as kits for a reasonable price (under $2k) in the US.

[@ValRigoli]

I've been following Paul for many many years, he comes up with some great innovative ideas. Though not always fully practical, but still fun, like his tiny coroplast boats. His homeless shelters are also very ingenious and useful.

[@Bizarreparade]

Still the best channel on KZbin. I can't articulate why beyond you somehow manage to encapsulate a huge swath of the human experience with each new episode.

[@kirstendirksen]

Thank you. That was a very thoughtful comment. Or made me think about why I like doing this. I think I am motivated to attempt to figure out/uncover some of that human experience. It's a bit of an impossibility, but even just hearing a small moment of clarity from someone makes it worth trying.

[@Bizarreparade]

I think it's a lot like SWU. It has become its own thing that transcends the artist themselves somehow. You work for it now😉 But you do good work and it's always fascinating.

[@rfiskillingussoftly6568]

I made my first bicycle camper in 2011....it saved my life several times..from 3 days of pouring rain, to -20C nights! I've made 2 since then...I hate sleeping on the ground lol!

[@SIC647]

Oh, he made a new thing! He has been such an inspiration for decades! ❤

[@youareon2something]

💕💙💕💙💕💙

[@thornhedge9639]

Germany is flat? Where is Germany flat? Chuckle, chuckle! Maybe I'm just in the wrong part! Love the innovations these folks are into though; and thank you Kirsten for continuing to bring us such great content! God knows we can use some positivity these days!

[@SIC647]

In the North

[@larsstougaard7097]

Cool camper bike

[@stephenanthony5923]

Paul Elkins is no doubt brilliant but I can tell he's also not afraid to just try and get a wrong answer at first. To be creative you need more than smarts. You need guts and heart to ask questions and keep trying. Very inspirational.

[@jeanadamsick9854]

WHAT A NICE GUY! Do take care. Fl.

[@TheDrKKool]

A possible solution for urban homelessness?

[@gringoenespanol]

No this is not a solution for homelessness. This is a hobby for people who are generally mentally and physicall healthy, have a source of income, have a home base, and are doing this voluntarily. The solution for homelessness is to tackle the root causes such as poverty, poor health, mental disabilities, and addiction.

[@gringoenespanol]

@@AlexejSvirid It sounds like you belong to some religious cult. You're probably a Jehovah's Witness. Try to think clearly. Be a good person, treat people well, and leave your cult.

[@michahelhamilton-vf7sd]

Incorporated cities are pathetic; there's usually no camping. Close your eyes and cops call that camping.

[@robertbooth3699]

Bought from Mr. Natural for a dollar two ninety eight back in 1979.

[@123Homefree]

Niice design good job Paul! I like the standup desk and brolly area and door/awning is nice and open too! The whole thing is smaller but more open and livable of a design than your previous models.

[@jimmymurphy7789]

1. He deserves a Medal for his vast Talent, Creativity & Building Skills. I am very Proud of you Sir. 2. the Kids are gonna mistake you for the Ice Cream Man ! lol

[@robertbrown3064]

Something about the sped-up shot of all the bicycle-campers arriving at the convention really cracked me up.

[@creepycast]

Yeah, I was just thinking the same thing and it worked because it reminded me of those little black-and-white films in the beginning of filmmaking. Everything is such a weird speed and people are just flying by really quick and waving looking like their goose stepping whether or not it’s funny, I think he was probably thinking the same thing because it’s something new everybody’s in awe like it was really old-school ha ha

[@BeautifulTripsandPlaces]

Never heard about the existence of a pedal car before! Thank you for that!

[@jjohnson5014]

That guy's cool

[@VKSgtSLaughter]

Been watching Paul for years. Amazing inventor! Good video 👍

[@jaysato]

been following his channel for years thanks to seeing him in this channel.

[@morningbear3794]

"where as this is all in one see yaa!" i love this guy

[@sabsovitt1585]

Cute

[@jwebbw]

My first thought was this looked like a cabin on a boat, especially looking out from the inside, not a turtle at all. Maybe he should use this cabin design on one of his boats. And remember his zip tie one-man boat from the first video ? I could not believe what I was watching as he boated around on the water in that tiny boat. And I think he's already heard from his wife about all these contraptions, just my take and I'll leave it at that. Great to always see what your past guests are up to...thanks and take care !!

[@ronmounts8075]

The bed reminds me of my bunk on an Aircraft Carrier USS Lincoln,,, Retired Navy Chief here and that was about the size of our Bunks!!! Outstanding my Freind,,,, Outstanding!!!!!!

[@AllSpeed]

i think 2 wheels in the front would be more stable at speed and allow it to be made more raindrop shape improving aerodynamics.

[@grtchldy6561]

Cool awesome idea. A thought for cold places is how about a “foamie” made out of that purple foam board? I live in Minnesota but used to live in the Puget Sound basin myself. I love this guy’s inventiveness. Keep it coming!

[@SIC647]

There are a lot of the Germans mentioned in the video, who make build foam trailers. Many also have KZbin channels. Use the search word: Fahrradwohnwagen

[@Jan-bella]

He is so cool! It's Boeing's lost for smart man like him. I used to work for them and they treated me like dirt.

[@rcmrcm3370]

Well, we can see things are falling off their planes nowadays. Corruption got a hold over last 20 years.

[@emiel1976ep]

Funny to see my bicycle caravan in the video. I was the only person from the Netherlands ad that meeting. White Elkins caravan. After 3 years, i replaced it with my quad camper. It isn't ready yet, but i already used it. Going to change it also to a separate caravan.

[@kathleenomalley7838]

Just imagine that these inventions can have a positive impact on our homeless breathern: a shelter and transportation. I think that these portable campers would help people .ove towards reintegration into society. Thank you Kristen for bringing this information to the forefront ❤🎉

[@kirstendirksen]

You're right, Paul has focused on tailoring some of his designs to people who are homeless and has talked about it in the past. More so in our last video with him kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKO0g4mYqcasgZY

[@RFReactions]

1:47 thats crazy sleeping with the door open what about animals attacking you while you sleep.. that would suck big time

[@tablescissors]

Also insects.

[@christiansaravia7865]

Paul Elkins is a genius, everything he makes just astounds me

[@messerschmitt3725]

WHITE LIVES MATTERS!😻🇩🇪❤️🇩🇪❤️🇩🇪❤️💪🏻

[@DerCypy]

He kick started the movement in Germany? I highly doubt that, the scene in Europe is far older than his first mobile shelter. His recent project rolls around in Germany for years now, you can find it on youtube ( www.youtube.com/@eBikeUnikat/featured). The landscape of Germany is only flat in the north.

[@mikeemmons1079]

I just finished my first bike project. Nothing special, but I am now making a parts list for the next one, and here you are reminding me of how to save weight. The big panels containing the speaker system were either gonna be heavy or expensive. Now they are neither.

[@MoellerEngineeringCo.]

Kirsten and her family have the world's best job.

[@reubenj.cogburn8546]

I find it interesting that these Innovative Geniuses who can come up with these marvelous and unique builds, all seem to lack any real artistic ability. Not a single one of these things is actually pleasing to the eye. I think odd and quirky were the look that they're shooting for.

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

The best thing is the recumbent bike car for kids. I see young kids in “toy” electric cars when they could be having active fun that is so much needed in the age of computer game past-times.

[@louroboros]

If you enjoyed this and haven’t already pursued Paul’s KZbin channel, you’re in for a treat. Don’t miss his boat designs!

[@SouthernGospelSinger777]

The velo mobile looks cool but unfortunately, it's much heavier than a bicycle to pedal and it has a lot more wind resistance, than a bicycle does.

[@ineyasaintjames2989]

This could be BIG soon!😊

[@kirstendirksen]

I loved seeing all of those variations on his design from the footage in Germany. Incredible how his ideas have spread.

[@davidgentz1731]

He was smoking a fatty when he designed that thing it's pretty cool but that paddling sucks

[@bigsarge2085]

👍👍

[@kimprocarione5473]

Wow!!! I would love to have one of these! I would need pedal assist but it would be perfect! To be free from so much fuel consumption and stay dry! Awesome!

[@acacacacacacaccaca7666]

Does the toilet work while you are pedaling around or do you have to park it Infront of someone's house?

[@joanndavis4843]

This man's mind works well in the gear if there's a necessity he'll create an invention for it. Seriously, who makes their own cooler from scratch? I luv it👍!

[@regenerativegardeningwithpatti]

Kirsten, love your videos and your family. What an experience for your family. Keep up the great work.

[@kirstendirksen]

Thanks Patti. Perhaps we can come visit your gardens when we are in Montana one year.

[@regenerativegardeningwithpatti]

@@kirstendirksen That would be wonderful. If you do come our way be sure to schedule some time at the Sleeping Buffalo Hot Spring (the pools are great). We are growing food regeneratively in a 30x90' greenhouse and are putting in a subtropical greenhouse in 2024.

[@djthots]

He’s such an inspiration!

[@BradPitbull]

Pure awesomeness 😊

[@donaldvanvliet9039]

Only problem is cycling from that seating position is very tiring.

[@jareknowak8712]

What is the name of this charming place where this video was recorded?

[@gregpendrey6711]

Richmond Beach, WA.

[@JustMe-s6s4m]

Germany is kinda flat? Is the Alp mountain range flat? Thr highest point may not exactly be in competition with Mount Everest but it is almost 10,000 feet. Even the state of lower saxony, where the coastal region is often literally BELOW sea level has the low mountain range Harz.

[@climateanxiety2825]

What is wrong with you?

[@LJ-jq8og]

AWESOME 💪❤

[@JS-jh4cy]

Does it have a shit powered backup battery 🔋

[@JS-jh4cy]

Bio gas holding tank

[@ismewhat1234]

I think you should make a three-in-one.It's gotta float like a boat also 😂love it

[@greenwave819]

if I designed this I'd like it to be more aerodynamic

[@aLadNamedNathan]

I thought Mitch McConnell was turtle man.

[@francisross4228]

I saw him petal by my house years ago. Had to stop mowing the lawn and look. Quite the inventor!

[@kirstendirksen]

So funny. We got a lot of looks with him while filming, and that was his neighborhood where I assume they were used to his test runs by now :)

[@kailue1499]

I always enjoy seeing Pauls Creations. His newest bike RV is a masterpiece of simplicity. And his yellow pedal car was one of the inspirations for my own velocar. I also built myself an Elkins style nomad camper, although i incorporated more plywood in the construction. I am living in Germany and have attended the camper meeting in Wunschendorf too. The rather big bicycle camper community here appeared during the Corona restrictions as the almost only way to go camping, while the campsites were all shut down and setting up a tent in the wilderness is generally prohibited here. Since a bicyle trailer is not a tent, you can avoid breaching the law and still having the joy of a tiny home in the nature almost everywhere you want. I find it funny that Paul assumes, Germany is mainly flat😅 I wish, this was the case on my daily commute, but there are some nasty uphill climbs driving my heartbeat rate up🥴

[@jeanneryan3662]

This was an amazing video. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!✨

[@DragonHeartTree]

He ought to make one for an electric bike!,,

[@JPs-Abenteuerhof]

Hi. Ich verstehe leider kein Englisch aber mir wurde mitgeteilt,dass in diesem Video Szenen aus meinen Videos vom 2. Fahrrad Wohnwagen Treffen Deutschland zu sehen sind. Großartig! 😃 Schöne Grüße, Jörg. E-Bike Camping & Motorradtouren

[@tigerguitara]

He just never disappoints

[@EshockT]

Sunny days in Washington state are as good as it gets

[@OliverPassemard]

Kristen why has this video changed titles so many times?

[@marlenejones6266]

I didnt see how this thing was being steered😊

[@Living_Despite]

This guy is an absolute legend. He's right that self contained is the next step.

[@someoneelse6934]

As an added bonus, when the time comes, it can serve as a coffin. Just dig the hole and wheel it right in.

[@nicolasboullosa]

A giant and ugly stucco box you can’t insure anymore and paid 1 million for won’t be as fit and cozy, that’s for sure, for living or resting in peace.

[@michaelquinones-lx6ks]

If he lived in NYC and had that 'Pedal Car' here it would be destroyed in a NY minute.

[@nicolasboullosa]

Here's a fellow Newyorker commuting to work every day on a velomobile (and before it was cool). He seems happy and fine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXLGqmp7i7ejjsUsi=BecUoFDu4aSf5DY2

[@kimconnollysolocampermarri467]

Love this idea, want to do it myself one day.

[@LincolnWorld]

I've been subscribed to both your channel and Paul's for years. I clicked on this video knowing it was one of yours, but not paying attention to what it was about. Then when I saw Paul, I thought I had accidentally clicked one of his videos. Then I saw you and realized what was going on. A fantastic combo! Thanks for the video.

[@laverite1050]

I think he is amazing. I love his creations.

[@tomtroy3792]

Where do you shower and poop and pee at?

[@snowstrobe]

Love guys like this...

[@docunagi]

3:45 "Germany is very flat!" 🤣

[@VintageTexas59]

Very smart man, love his creations and thinking outside the box. Thanks for sharing Kirsten

[@TattiePeeler]

Great to see Paul Elkins featured on Kirsten Derksin's channel.

[@joecutro7318]

Paul and the bicycle goat farmer in Oregon you have visited a couple times would have an interesting conversation. 🤔 😉 They're both amazing humans. Thanks so much, Kristen!

[@kirstendirksen]

You're very observant. They have met and our last video was on that exact topic of their meeting kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKO0g4mYqcasgZY

[@gaterunner64]

Did Kirsten visit the Goat Farmer more than once? That guy was something else, found a niche and made it work for his lifestyle. I'd like Kirsten to revisit the guy in Arizona that figured out how to harvest rainfall by turning his neighborhood into a sponge, ie rain diversion. Definitely ahead of his time in Arizona.

[@joecutro7318]

​@@kirstendirksenHow did I miss that?! I'll watch it next! Thanks, Kristen. 😊

[@joecutro7318]

​@@gaterunner64 yes, I believe I have seen 2 visits some time apart. 🤔👍🏼

[@greenwave819]

lmao homie thinks he started all of this

[@failedmusician5157]

Paul Elkins has been doing this for like 30+ years. Maybe he didn’t start it but he’s definitely one of the pioneers.

[@N0Xa880iUL]

Wish this guy a long life

[@RabbitOfAutumn]

I want to be an American nomad in a vehicle I could probably fix myself. My coven (If I had one) would work with other covens across America to provide land to park on overnight, or even Airbnb for the weekend or something. Providing safe places for other American nomads. Or we could just sleep in Walmart parking lots, that'd be okay too 😂

[@kellylestig4941]

He’s talented! I would buy one !

[@ismewhat1234]

I always love his builds

[@NWforager]

i love when you 2 get together . 💡💡

[@kirstendirksen]

Thanks. We always have a great time with Paul.

[@mrwess1927]

@@kirstendirksen great stuff

[@pascalj4331]

Rest of us are very dumb. Under beam crank and under seat steering. Trike platform should be a commercial design. I could prefer a squarer front, and long for both storage and full size shingled solar panel (96cm wide) support. Optimizing for solar commuter/cargo e-vehicle size, would let you/me also build a "kitchen/battery trailer" for longer touring/camping. In terms of a commercial trike frame, eyelets to allow wooden structures built over it would help. Maybe the metal trike frame is as simple as allowing a 2x4 hole in it to extend side supports for a diy "faring"/camper.

[@DaddyChronic]

Indeed, Paul Elkins inspired the german FAWOWA-community. Jörg Skowronek has spread Pauls ideas in germany by inventing a tear drop camper for bikes, which is known as Skowi-Camper now. I attended the meeting in Wünschendorf. It was awesome. A lot of high tech wagons sometimes worth 10k $ plus. But anybody can build a camper, I like the dutch term "Fietsecamper" , for 300 $. It is no rocket sience.

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

The single front wheel trike design is inherently unstable in turns, tilting forward-right and forward-left with the center of gravity shift. It's why Can-Am designs their motor-trikes with 2-wheel front steering, and a single rear drive wheel. No "bathroom" is shown. a shower curtain is NOT a WC. You'd need a Porta-Potty...

[@janeysiegrist5061]

I love this guy ❤