The First “Trail Test Run” We All Have Been Waiting For

[@rasbhangi]

I love it, when you take a piece of crap, and after weeks of work, you have a mobile piece of crap.

[@dirtbillydeluxe]

That is sooooo accurate!

[@JohnShalamskas]

Time to start polishing that turd!

[@jeffmcdonald101]

While that's true, why prototype on expensive stuff? Concept proved. If he ever wants, he can yeet the shell for a spiffy one!

[@TheBibliofilus]

A trailer break mounted on the pinion output of the campers diff might be a very good idea, a bit tricky to enginerd with good fine control and get safe if it's just a open diff though..

[@pat8988]

That camper has better off-road capabilities than some 4WD vehicles!

[@billfrev]

can't believe how your vision came to fortition great achievement

[@splatterize]

The DeathStar pulling Tatooine with Anakin in the background yelling "ITS' WORKING!"

[@jefflilyea4669]

Don't know what you're talking about.

[@splatterize]

@jefflilyea4669 it is a statement. If tou have watched the movies.tou can figure it out.

[@Reuben-]

🤣😂🤣 It sure does look like Tatooine sometimes

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Is that there what engineer types call Proof of Concept? Outstanding, Mike!

[@stevefry2972]

That was amazing

[@JB50713]

"we're going to need every inch of it". Where have I heard that before!? 👀

[@isomer13]

Dearh Star and Jr.

[@jdcjr50]

It would be cool to attach an electric motor to drive the trailer wheels when needed. Batteries could handle those short bursts.

[@jessepitt]

And maybe use it for braking too?

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

Nice, 100% successful mission as far as i can tell. Great work!

[@rc2552]

The little trailer that could! So awesome!

[@muddypawsadventurer7775]

Departure angles make this build something that will be in all the next OVERLAND trailer probuilds... not to mention getting power to the axle.. The round camper is so RETRO... very cool..

[@jeffmcdonald101]

Totally deserves some time in the public spotlight. While not essential, it would be super easy to electrify the rear axle. It would take some software trickery to get the proportional drive power to match what you want given trailer angles, tyre size or ratio differences etc, but absolutely doable. Could do it on an Arduino or something super cheap and simple. Surely someone on here can code it for him. I can't think of a way to power it from the Deathstar effectively and without making a cluster.

[@phatdaddy1955]

Lookin goood!!!! Now, some leather seating, disco lights, wet bar, round bed....woooo. I skipped my meds today. Anyway, loving it!!! Hey, Ethyl! Turning into a great crawler! Thanks guys and Peace Out!

[@Fireballsocal]

The rear steer is the bees freaking knees.

[@Frenchy5117]

I'm thinking you cornered the market on extreme offroad campers 👍

[@kenmurray4232]

That has been worth the wait to see it in action. Mike has a vision & sees it through. Nice job Mike

[@123yrmama]

Mike's a genuis !! Can't wait to see this Overland setup hit Lockhart.

[@jefflilyea4669]

It's cool that you nerds got girls interested 😜

[@robneikirk8242]

Beautiful! You need body protection(fer the paper thin aluminum)...recomend some diamond plate @ least for the lower front areas. draging, brush guard, boulder damage. jmo ;) fun project.

[@kike83._.]

Mike electric disc brakes on the trailer! I imagine it should help a lot going down hills

[@timmiller5170]

Mike maybe electric brakes on the trailer, you and Shawn are great guys,

[@mrolsen6987]

2 thoughts flew through my mind watching this: 1. Aaaahh! That's why his truck is so short in the back, so the mobile home doesn't hit... 😂 2. You could ad a hydraulic motor on that trailer axel, that could probably come in handy in some situations 👌 Awesome build! Cheers from Northern Sweden!

[@deltacharlie414]

All I have to say is...FRICKIN AWESOME!!

[@zacharymorales7159]

Great job Mike. That thing is a work of art in engineering

[@lstruggy]

Saweet! 🤌🏽

[@wjhjr1415]

I'm impressed Sir! Good job.

[@phatfarmer3248]

Call that camper the Eagle 5 like in Spaceballs.

[@davidring2438]

I wonder if Mike could rig up an electric motor and clutch to the camper to get the little extra push when he might need it 🤔

[@biggooddad]

Amazing design. I love it! 👍

[@albertorozco5981]

Ethyl is badass...

[@albertorozco5981]

Mike can't wait til these outings can become not just day trips but overnighters...nice comfy bed and fire place etc...thats the life Mike. 👍

[@JohnShalamskas]

Where would you take that thing camping?

[@clivehorridge]

@@JohnShalamskas Anywhere and everywhere, that’s where ❤🇷🇴

[@JohnShalamskas]

@@clivehorridge I guess what I really meant to say was, where are you ALLOWED to take that thing camping?

[@gonzalez7805]

Impressive

[@ericm8811]

Hey Dirtbilly Deluxe! Now that Mike has discovered the glory of constructing with wood he's gonna become a WoodBilly! Ride ride ride!

[@albertorozco5981]

One of a kind camper👍👍👍

[@dennispalmer6007]

Excellent shake down run. She performed as intended. I must say though you took the idea of an air mattress way too literally.

[@jilbertb]

Yea! A Shakedown Cruise! Riding in the mobilehome! My best friend had bought a house for $1, but it had to be moved. She walked along the road filming. Her husband was on top, tethered to the chimney, chopping branches and filming. I rode inside filming. We were all laughing SO hard, we all about wet our pants! From then on, we called her house "the mobilehome". ❤ RIP Liza ❤

[@dennisthurston727]

Very cool build

[@markm1964]

cant wait to see first camping trip👍

[@kennethgokey957]

Mike you are amazing you know you just started a trend everyone is going to be doing one now

[@Pinpinz2005]

Great work 😎😎😎

[@damienvandemark3522]

You should totally put electric wheel hubs on your trailer for some pushing and braking assistance. It would be a nice complement to the rear steer on it!

[@klaasbloem]

Fantastic Mike!!

[@OpieDogie]

That trailer is AMAZING!!!

[@Sojourning_]

all the best of luck to you Mike, I had my doubts, it was a wait and see, amen Blessings to you and yours, it applies to Diane to.

[@barryadams68]

Mike I was thinking, if the axle in the trailer had gears in it you could put a pulley on it and mount an alternator on the axle to keep your battery charged. Just like on the old racecars. It looks great and didn't get close to scraping.

[@c.l.r.3677]

Mike, you just invented a new form of rock crawling, "Rock Trailering"

[@justinstrohschein4692]

So cool ! Well done !

[@davidandrewcope]

I know the Blazer is called the death star, but this setup is giving me more Spaceballs "Lonestar" vibes!

[@JeepDogs]

Mike the mad scientist, if you ever in N Dakota I have a 1973 15 ft travel trailer camper with fridge and stove , table…. I’d love to give it to you

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

Mike it's working now install a floor, start hot dog vending on the trail 😅

[@Wesley-uo3rn]

4th yesterday 5th today. Drop a comment it helps

[@archstanton3636]

Great job the camper performed! Can't wait to see your vision for the interior.

[@papatomsthoughts]

Awesome Mike.

[@michaelcarpenter557]

Mike buggy is a longer rear steer. Yeah.

[@allentisthammer4763]

Got me some Mad Max thoughts watching this. Pretty impressive!

[@splatterize]

No. You're going to take a ride on the wild side.

[@goldviper5280]

Brilliant Mike, just F**kin Brilliant.

[@scrappy7571]

Pretty cool Mike! Maybe some rock sliders would help, esp when it has more weight in it. And trailer brakes too since it would be easy to add them.

[@vinceimp9581]

Some moab rollers of sorts for the trailer would be mint! Maybe one big tube over a smaller tube kinda like a steam roller so its low profile and spans the whole leading edge?

[@lgrgg86]

My first thought... what in the hillbilly hell? lol i love it

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

The offroad camper is a win!

[@1944chevytruck]

Cool rig!

[@2-old-Forthischet]

That's so weird but cool at the same time.

[@415s30]

That's insane, nice job. I love that it's called a Talisman, so mystical.

[@DirtyDiezel]

1:52 Thats what she said

[@dlansburg2673]

Mike was definitely the coolest guy in Moab today! Thanks

[@christopherthompson4359]

That works so well. Can't wait til it's finished.

[@chunkychambers1530]

Can’t wait to see the test run!

[@mudfun3703]

That was a great video. Guys appreciate it things doing good out there didn't hit the back. It was close, but looks like it's working well.

[@maxbialystock254]

Watch out for those wheel clearances but aside from that what a proof of concept. Congratulations on a job well done

[@maxironpaw]

When you were building the trailer I thought the tongue length looked a little short. Seeing it out on the trail, you mailed it! Nice job.

[@bobirwin1028]

So, call the Trail Trailer, "The Waltz"? As in "Three - Four Time".

[@devilsadvocate1441]

That rear steer is sick boys...well done

[@birddog435]

That’s didn’t disappoint!!! Only thing I will say is you better pack well, and secure everything down!!! Haha 😂

[@BigBassTurd]

I got dibs on riding in the trailer!🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂

[@edwinschlee8374]

Mike that trailer did an awesome job in the rocks. Gotta get the insides done now for sure!

[@darkenfly32]

I dont see Mike putting anything but paper plates and plastic cups in it, that thing has zero suspension. But that thing is awesome!!

[@888johnmac]

to quote Anakin Skywalker ' it's working ' .... and working well

[@darrinjames2876]

The bed looks comfy too! Interior tick!

[@jacobdipietro375]

Love to see this awesome idea come to life and see it in action, even if it was just a proof of concept test run! Camt wait to see the rest of the build and more runs across the rocks! Great job

[@guysonne423]

The three lug tug ? Enjoy your videos !

[@paengsolo2047]

Hey if I were you, I would install that rear steer on your Jeep.

[@steven.h0629]

Wow.. best is yet to come, nice work Mike 👍😎✊

[@Eric-gi9kg]

Absolutely Crazy Mike Great Job with the camper Works just as you envisioned it

[@MichaelMaxim-ft5sv]

It worked out perfectly..looked like tire inside trailer was really close to cross support...proud of you Mike

[@zinmaker2522]

That trailer is a winner!

[@inmyopinion6836]

Hey Mike, what if you had a switch that read the vacuum on the engine and would apply electric motor power to the camper wheels when the engine was under load? SIX-wheel drive when needed, automatically! Then it could switch off when not under load. LOL, A steering wheel on the tong jack and some cleaver controls and it would be so cool to motor around in camp without the truck! 🤔 🙄 🤪

[@jonfranklin4583]

Nicely done! I'm pretty sure there will be a few new builds like this coming, it is way cool. I also love the "It's working!" Star Wars reference, so appropriate for the Death Star!

[@woolybully35us]

great job mike that thing handled the trails fanatic.👍👍👏👏

[@DrywallSolutions1970]

I love the trailer steer, that's awesome. That's one of a kind for sure.

[@Reuben-]

That camper looks perfect! It'll be interesting to see how it handles as it puts on weight. But awesome job!

[@darrelcombs3233]

That's one more cool camper.

[@vokieman2979]

I guess that was not a bad idea after all . Good job Mike .

[@chrisclementz5472]

Sweet Jesus! Great job Mike! Victory!!!

[@rickcooper6817]

Way to go Mike, good job man!

[@Derf1313]

Interesting shakedown, looks like your vision of this trail rig is fairly accurate! Congrats! Just narrowing down your clearances should be fun!! Thanx !

[@NomadGringo]

Good tire size on trailer. Rolls obstacles quite well. 🍻

[@ohiomoto]

"This is going to be entertaining." And it was.

[@jeffmcdonald101]

Mike this thing is actually super cool. Stoked for you dude. You're going to have a ton of fun in that mate! The additional wheels at the front is a great idea. You could even use some of those rollers that go on boat trailers and put them across the whole front on a single axle and not just the corners. I've seen bearing mounted ones and they are meant to take a lot of abuse!

[@flyingmachinecustomparts8227]

This is one of the coolest 😎 creations I've S 👀 N ..really like this !!!

[@cunever]

That thing in combo with the thing dragging it just looks unbearably cute!