Offroad Teardrop Camper Build - Overview

Well it's been a bit since my last video... and the trailer has come a long way. Wanted to make an overview for the people I left hanging. If you have any questions I didn't answer in the video feel free to leave a comment!
Instagram - @forster_woodworks
Things I used:
Rear Hitch Receiver amzn.to/3TCkyhq
Brake/Tail Lights amzn.to/3yUuvi1
Rubber Grommets amzn.to/3CKTK7S
Reverse Lights amzn.to/3yPFauz
Junction Box + 7 Pin Plug amzn.to/3eI6BQb
Orange/Red Clearance Lights amzn.to/3eKiiWp
Wheel Spacers amzn.to/3EWmsFA
Wiring For Trailer Lighting amzn.to/3goHWAn
Wiring For Interior Lighting amzn.to/3EVb5NX
Water Jugs amzn.to/3CMwhTF
Front Jack amzn.to/3TiNlHQ
Butyl Tape amzn.to/3COpZTn
Raptor Liner amzn.to/3VKXxL8
Interior Puck Lights amzn.to/3Sch83D
Heat Shrink Butt Connectors amzn.to/3s7jMNJ
Negative Distribution Block amzn.to/3MMPk4F
Ring Connectors amzn.to/3Txncos
12v Kill Switch amzn.to/3TDHnkv
License Plate Light amzn.to/3VBRkB7
Interior Reading Light amzn.to/3gk1JRB
Solar Kit amzn.to/3s9x10d
Solar Wire Passthrough amzn.to/3EVPWmF
Galley Switch Panel amzn.to/3TcBQ4K
Trailer Cover amzn.to/3gh09jr
Roof Rack amzn.to/3Siw1Bz
Vent Cover amzn.to/3SgQlDa
Porch Lights amzn.to/3VSssoO
Interior 12v Socket amzn.to/3Sci2Nz
Single Light Switch amzn.to/3yPFU2P
Double Light Switch amzn.to/3ySRKsM
Wheel Chocks amzn.to/3s7FuRx
Ipad Mount amzn.to/3s6DkBM

[@lowlifechris5833]

Best one built so far.

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

you did a great job on your build and showing the mistakes on the exterior finish help others know what to do to avoid that so that is a great benefit

[@dronesinconstruction]

Starting a teardrop build and Here I am

[@aarondavidson4195]

Nice trailer build ,

[@cruiez2008]

Great Design

[@energyideas]

you've done a great job on the trailer congratulations. very good video thank you. anyone looking for where he got the gear look at the description.

[@Xemis5]

Great looking squaredrop! Terrific build!!

[@xchangr]

Nice

[@airbrushken5339]

I've been asked about 12 Volt compressors to use inflating paddle board, air mattress and charging my hot water tank on the top side for showers. Sadly most people have NO IDEA what is the best for the price and powerful enough. As a professional airbrush artist since the 60's ... I have made a portable 12 volt spray make-up for Disney and FOX make-up artist and also for temporary tattoos, with the oldest being 4 years old... I have one in my tear drop. Sparmax makes a single cylinder 12 volt pump ... Iwata makes one, but they are actually made by "Sparmax" Corporation for them and for that extra 100 bucks you get an "Iwata" Sticker .... your choice... The only thing I did for the tattoos and makeup was a foot switch for a tattoo artist.

[@blueridgecustoms]

I was wondering what your dimensions are? Looks great

[@nickewing8194]

Hey bro epic build but want to give you a heads up your side widows are backwards the wind can force water through the seal mid window

[@user-bx5pu9so1d]

I have the same reading lights. If you keep your finger on it, it dims.

[@samg.6751]

Really amazing job, it looks insane. It's very inspiring and I'm thinking about doing a similar build. Could you explain how you mountaind the plywood walls on the squar tube frame? Did you weld some metal brackets on the frame in order to srcrew the plywood in? Thanks :)

[@danielvaldovino803]

Great trailer design! I’m looking to build the same as yours ! Is there a way you could share the tips or how the process works?

[@nickforster2496]

It really wasn’t too bad but it did take a lot longer then I expected. If you have a garage or shop to build inside it definitely makes it easier. I had to build in my driveway so getting anything done in the winter was impossible

[@miguelangel0625]

can you link the website for the custom back galley door? thanks!

[@LilFella67]

@Nick Forster Excellent build. Any guess on the cost to build?

[@nickforster2496]

I didn’t keep very good track but I would guess with everything including the steel for the frame I’m probably into it about 5k at most

[@masterninja2291]

One awesome trailer! Do you mind sharing where you got the rear door from?

[@nickforster2496]

The rear door came from challenger door. It was a custom order and ended up being about 400 after shipping. You get to choose the color and door latch style and how much it opens which is nice. They do have some standard none custom sizes too I believe.

[@masterninja2291]

@@nickforster2496 thanks man 😁 now i need to find a EU distributor 😀

[@branorataj7194]

your exterior finish looks really good. did you just sand and painted the plywood? could you elaborate more on how you did it? thanks

[@nickforster2496]

I used a pray on bed liner over plywood. I skipped a very important step that I would 100% recommend which is to fiberglass the plywood first.

[@slimsteve7]

​@@nickforster2496Could you get away with just fiberglassing the seams?

[@marvinmcgill]

how long is the trailer

[@JaimeFriasJr]

For the license plates. Did you register the trailer as a utility or camper/tv?

[@nickforster2496]

Yes I had to take it in to get inspected and licensed

[@chrisholliday1330]

What are the dimensions height, width, length.

[@stevenschmouder1285]

What did you use for the trim around the outside edges?

[@nickforster2496]

It’s all aluminum angle trim that I painted black

[@mattmatthiessen7743]

Nice man...similar to my design. Is that galley hatch prefabbed? If so...do you have sizing you can share? Perhaps a link? Thanks

[@nickforster2496]

It was actually a custom order from challenger door. You can call them and tell them what size you need and what color etc and they will give you a price. I wasn’t able to find anything prefabbed in that size range

[@koltongoebel]

@@nickforster2496do you remember your Dementions?

[@nickforster2496]

@@koltongoebel it was 4ft tall, 5ft wide, and about 10ft long (just the box)

[@koltongoebel]

@@nickforster2496 sweet! What about your back door size?

[@nickforster2496]

@@koltongoebel I believe it’s about 3ft tall and 4ft wide. It was a custom order from challenger door, it ended up being about 400 after shipping

[@lonnietaylor2759]

Due to the queen size bed being a bit too big ,wouldn't a full size bed better, with more room to move around.🤔

[@nickforster2496]

We have two dogs so we wanted a larger bed inside we so we could all sleep comfortably

[@minutemenapparel]

What did you use for the walls? FRP Panels?

[@nickforster2496]

I sprayed raptor liner over wood. If I did it again I’d maybe use aluminum panels, they are just hard to get.

[@minutemenapparel]

@@nickforster2496 ah gotcha. I was considering using frp panels but I’ve found ACM panels in stock here in Salt Lake.

[@nickforster2496]

@minutemenapparel1539 the main issue with frp panels is they are made for exterior use and don’t have anything to prevent UV from deteriorating them. You could possible coat them with an exterior paint or something

[@minutemenapparel]

@@nickforster2496 right, was considering using Raptor liner as the coat, since it’s already textured.

[@graystone3048]

What are the dimensions of the box itself without the tongue?

[@nickforster2496]

4 tall, 5 wide, and 9 long. Not including the storage box on the front

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

these are my problems with mini square drop campers theyre to small for two people to be comfortable the doors are tiny my fiance and myself are both over average height and in our 40's crawling in and out one of those would be so uncomfortable lastly the aero dynamics of those things is that of a brick people never talk about the increased fuel consumption due to wind resistance people only want to talk about how lightweight those campers are im glad i realised all these things before i built one edited:to insert omitted word

[@yourpcmd]

Whats the tongue weight and the total weight of the square drop?

[@nickforster2496]

Total is about 1500 but I haven’t weight the tongue. It’s definitely light enough to pick up and move around fairly easily but well balanced so it tows very nicely without any sway

[@yourpcmd]

@@nickforster2496 Thanks for that info. I'm planning on building one and wanted to make sure it would be light enough for my wife's CRV to tow since it's rated at 1600 lbs.

[@ajnhaswell]

Do you know the weight?

[@nickforster2496]

I believe it’s about 1800