Squaredrop Camper Build, Part 3

[@susanmboudreau]

Okay I found a bunch of your videos I’m watching them all getting excited to build one just like yours

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Hi Susan, I just read all your comments. It will definitely be a fun build. I don’t have an exactly materials list but watching the videos will give you an idea of how I did everything. If you have specific questions just ask. As far as advice, make sure you have the weight distributed good so you’re not light on the tongue. Also, my Raptor Liner finish is somewhat of a test. I only found one other guy (channel is Seeking Adventure) that finished like this so more to come on how well it holds up. Other than that, have fun with it and make it exactly how you want it! Thanks for watching my series.

[@richardhuffman58]

Lookin great bud!

[@walnutvalley636]

I’ve seen a ton of videos of the raptor liner not flexing with the ebb and flow of the wood. Hoping the paint layers eliminate those issues. The camper is looking great!

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

So far so good. I think the real test is being stored outdoors for a Michigan winter. We’ll see.

[@walnutvalley636]

@@LivingOurAmericanDream fingers crossed it works like a dream, I love the look and durability!

[@mikelane4060]

Those look like 5 x 10 sheets of plywood! Were are those available? Might try that design on a 6 x 14 bed.

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Yes, 5’x10’ sheets were available at Menards by special order. Made for a seamless construction for walls, roof and floor.

[@dotco5210]

I watched a guy build a trailer like this one and he used fiberglass resin with some type of carbon fiber sheets to cover the sides with.

[@ccampbell7214]

Lol... The big back door 😏

[@jessejames9576]

I’ve gone back and watched this series a few times. I’m doing a smaller version (4x6) for gear and a cassette toilet closet. I was wondering if you had any footage of how you planned/placed/installed the 4x6 skids. Thanks. Went back to video 1 and noticed the heading “skids” but it was just a brief shot of your son cutting the bevel on a skid, but then it got edited out.

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Hi Jesse…no real science, I just cut an angle in the front so the skids do not catch while sliding on. For attachment I used construction adhesive, put them where I wanted them, and used lag bolts from the inside floor down into the skids. By build has 1x boards throughout for stiffness and the lags go through the 1x, through the plywood, and into the 4x6. As you can see, I placed them a bit offset from the very outer edge of the camper box. This is so I had enough room to install guides on my trailer. Hope this helps.

[@jessejames9576]

@@LivingOurAmericanDream Awesome. Those details do help with what I was thinking. Hate to be a nuisance, but what did you use for guides?

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

I screwed two boards to the deck of my trailer just wider than the skids. The guides allow me to winch the pod onto the trailer without worrying about it getting crooked and scuffing up the pod finish.

[@christopherstille5452]

What size plywood did you go with are those 5x8 if you where did you find them

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

These are 5x10 sheets special ordered from Menards home store. Roseburg 3/4 x 5 x 10 ACX Sanded Fir Plywood at Menards (Not sure if that linked properly but you can search google with the above phrase)

[@maryannrurup353]

Don't forget to wrap in something for water protection

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Lots of folks mention that on their KZbin videos of making these campers. I didn’t and still don’t understand it. There’s no shower in there and no food or anything like that. Seems like if water is getting in there is another issue like an exterior sealing problem. Thanks for your input and watching. We’ll see how it goes.

[@scottplumer3668]

On the back piece, why did you use pocket holes instead of screwing through from above?

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Was on a roll with the pocket jig I guess. Makes a connection with no exposed fasteners on the exterior.

[@jaredjones1918]

where did you find the back door or hatch?

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Vintage technologies online.

[@jwiereng]

2:21 Were you unsuccessful at recruiting a boy to climb inside, and do inside pocket holes?

[@johnmeister-zq9bx]

please explain how are you getting a six ft.x8 ft piece of plywood where is the seam ??

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Great question. I ordered 5’x10’ sheets of 3/4” plywoods from Menards. No seams anywhere on the exterior except for the joints.

[@gordonoliver4146]

What size plywood did you use for sides?

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

5’x10’x3/4”

[@gordonoliver4146]

@@LivingOurAmericanDream I am wanting to build standup camper, 4x10. Will build frame work and use 3/8" ply for sides and top, frame out for door, windows, and vent. Six feet high inside.

[@barbarawalker3620]

👍👍👍

[@CMF_1]

Comment for the algorithm

[@jenwallace1766]

Was is the measurement of your unit?

[@jenwallace1766]

Nevermind I watched From the beginning, thanks

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Hi Jen. Thanks for following. Getting ready to post another update early this week. She’s primed and ready for spraying with the Raptor, so things are coming together.

[@jenwallace1766]

Thank you

[@MiguelRodriguez-ec3yl]

Whats the measurements?

[@johnwagnon9632]

Too much talking… not enough building!

[@alihaidar9986]

Lots of talking of doing but not actual doings .

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqbWipyVg5agmNE Done! J/K….the entire series goes back and forth between talking and doing. I’m getting better in more recent videos of talking less. You guys want to see the process, not some dude talking! I get it….thanks for watching!