The Nomad Bicycle Camper is put to rest.

[@MannyPerez-b9y]

Sad to see the camper gone hopefully you will bring a new redesign for it thank you

[@comeUMbolo]

Your camper lived in my dreams rent-free all of these years. It will continue to do so! Maybe, one day, I will build a copy of yours and I will live in the world, rent-free!

[@Xtrafix2015]

Aw, what a shame it couldn’t live for longer, but it sure made a generational impression to many fans who watched you build it and copied your masterpiece. I sincerely appreciate your skills and dedication to help others and hope you can rebuild it to last longer for old times sake with the knowledge you learned from your past great endeavors, sir you’re the best and one and only true master of simple creative engineering. ✌️

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Much appreciated...

[@susanmiller7472]

THIS MAY BE YOUR MOST IMPORTANT VIDEO, OF THIS SERIES. I WAS ALWAYS AFRAID, OF BEING STUCK IN THE COLD, AND WET. ​@@paulwelkinsdiy

[@sandrinakeffufal6008]

Thanks for sharing the full life evolution of your project, something all of us inventors have to deal with at some point, it's not the most exciting part but it is real life. I appreciate your honesty. :)

[@FantomsNephew]

What goes round etc. Thanx old nomad camper, welcome new to come! And thanx for sharing!

[@jamesmitchell6317]

RIP nomad camper. Gone but not forgotten. BTW, love the way you're storing your boats on the side of the garage!

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Glad you've came for the ride! Hopefully there'll be many more!

[@shawnanderson2848]

Thanks for all the inspiration you've got a great channel!

[@ChrisGoosman]

I believe your original video about this is what introduced me to you and your ideas. It’s been a fun ride! Long live the Nomad!

[@audreysmith2557]

That looked like quite the workout just deconstructing it! It was quite durable. I loved the design and look forward to seeing your next one!

[@mattp1337]

Not a bad run for what's essentially a prototype. I look forward to your next iteration and what tricks and improvements you'll make.

[@CarlinComm]

Its always hard taking a fun project apart, that one held up pretty well. Can learn a lot watching it coming apart, see what worked and if anything broke.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

I was surprised nothing broke! I expected to one day fall thru the floor, but it held up. The sun, with all Fluted plastic, is the nemesis.

[@VanoniMotors]

This was always my favorite creation of yours! Sad to see it go but it is part of the cycle of life.

[@longrider42]

I remember watching you build that camper and how it inspired me. How time flies. I'm still working on a folding pop up design, so it rides lower. Have a few things to figure out. And I will buy a DIY trailer kit from a company called WIKE that is out of Canada. Stay safe.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

After seeing your recumbent with the many communication gadgets I think you'll appreciate this mega techno set-up from an old friend of mine. microship.com/bikes/

[@longrider42]

@@paulwelkinsdiy Where do you think I got the idea's ;) He is my Hero, and inspiration. I knew about him way back in 1991. Stay safe.

[@ismewhat1234]

I always enjoy every video thanks.

[@BadGaming101]

loved these videos over the years great ideas and fun

[@Hdtjdjbszh]

this is such a wonderful proof of concept. This little plastic doohickey holding good for nine years!!! I am sure the price per year equates to that of a house

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

That would be about $17 per year.

[@MongoGamer]

random searching "bicycle camper" a few years ago was a great choice. glad to have been alive on the same earth as this beauty of a camper. i dream of like 60$ designs you could buy from your local dollar store especially now they have some better things. mainly large carboard for projects, maybe soon wooden dowel rods etc, shower curtains and wire etc other structure and protection materials. even the plastic bags etc.

[@Rouverius]

I'm so glad for this project and the bugout camper. Since they were how I found your channel. Ironic that all those campaign signs probably did more good as recycled building material; maybe even outlasting the ones they were promoting😁

[@TallPaul7771]

Some of the materials lasted better than others, It's surprising it lasted this well for this long.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Indeed. I'm thinking the paint helped some. But most of the degredation damage came with the south facing nose.

[@williamvan909]

😊😊😊 outstanding great job well done with the rebuild looking good Paul 💯😁💯 take care stay safe out there watching from Alaska wwoohoow.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Thanks Bill. I'll get back there some day. Anchorage 1982-1985

[@hogfishmaximussailing5208]

I was one of the folks that bought your plans. I never built one, but I still think about it.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

It's never too late...

[@3DPT]

It would be cool to see the shell made in sheet Aluminum, make it into a mini-airstream and see how durable it is!

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

It was the best design for the time and your ability at the time! TIME to take pictures and refuse, recycle, reinvent, or NEXT! 😱🤯😁🤪😝🤣👍👍🇺🇸

[@Olyphoto7]

Glad to see I’m not the only one who accidentally hides the tool I just used.

[@sockymcblackface7698]

50% of my project time is spent looking for the tool I just set down😂

[@driftlesshermit]

Really cool design, lightweight, affordable, and lasted almost a decade. Awesome job.

[@gooseknack]

It doesn't surprise me that stuff deteriorated. In Australia's sun, it would be lucky to last a year even with a few coats of good outdoor paint.. The summer sun especially is harsh and unforgiving down here and practically destroys an extra heavy duty 9 layer poly tarp in a couple of months of continuous exposure 😬..

[@lilianemarchand6458]

Mon cœur saigne ! Mon camper préféré disparaît !

[@terriebunnell7269]

Have been inspired by your creations...❤

[@rayrous8229]

I found your channel when I was searching for directions on how to build a boat. You might want to consider a video of the basic construction steps.

[@0o0o0o0o0o-s]

El final de un gran guerrero La Nomad

[@roydesignedthat]

I always learn frum breaking things! AllthebestRoy

[@VinlandAlchemist]

5:41 "Elect Bruce King for Snohomish PUD"?? LOL!! 😅😂🤣

[@user-vg4cg4uw9c]

It looks like the ideal prototype. You would just have to make it out of more durable materials, but same weight.

[@derphyn]

"Putting down" a beloved pet or project is always hard. If the coroplast you used is polypropylene, I hope it could be recycled (#5), though.

[@sandrinakeffufal6008]

I don't think they can recycle degraded plastic, it's too low quality.

[@DDeden]

Double up the nose cone in transit, then move one to the other end, giving an extension when parked but short during ride.

[@artlew27]

What!? Say it ain't so.. this was a great project and thanks for sharing it with us Paul. P.s. Bruce King may want his campaign signs back 😊

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Tough titty Bruce.

[@RickStaples-l1s]

R.I.P. Mr Nomad

[@helidude3502]

A sound enough design to be replicated or expanded upon. Definitely a better use of the campaign signs 🤪 An aluminum version could work well also. Might actually weigh less🤔

[@ameyring]

Good memories! At least you could repurpose the wheels. Is that Sally the mini boat on the bottom shelf?

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Yes it is. Just had her out on lake Union not long ago. Still a fun ride.

[@UrbanGrrl69]

Aw is this the end of an era for you or will we see the start of something else ? I did my own correx camper very much inspired by your work. ATB.

[@mattparker9726]

it's the end of an era!

[@Cycle-Tourer]

The main problem of 99% of the bicycle campers is the big volume. It's very limited because of the wind-drags or gust and even can be dangerous, particularly with side-wind and curves. Also, carry 25 kg behind the bicycle is awful on ascend. The only real useful bicycle camper can be folding one, and around 10 kg (22 pounds). But if it's for e-bike, the weight can be even double. But fold-able in any case.

[@noah786]

Are you going to rebuild it?

[@mrMacGoover]

You made the cheapest version, what about a durable plywood veneer stitch and fiberglass method with a gel coat?

[@georgekrpan3181]

Think of how long it would have lasted had it been covered with a tarp or stored in the garage.

[@garynorden1117]

Templates for a later date that's a lot of work.

[@ptonpc]

Are you going to build a new one?

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

We'll see. Lots of ideas in drawing form. Wouldn't mind making a collapsable version.

[@KennyG233]

I think you could probably make an airplane out of that stuff

[@Apo5308]

[@theboardcrafter1336]

It's not killing art if you recycle it. Now, what will your created mine come up with when you realize how much space you're going to have for new projects.

[@velogonza]

why not to sell or give away to person who need it

[@markifi]

reverse the footage, and it's a build video!