7 years later and this little gem looks better than some new units i've seen on dealer's showroom floors! Wow. The durability and design of this build is remarkable. Well done.
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@parsnip7349 Жыл бұрын
You should give yourself a pat on the back, and smile💪🧐 well done 👍
@johnnicolini2562 Жыл бұрын
I watched your Poor mans fiberglass tutorial and ended up building a slide in truck bed camper and it turned out great . Thanks for your video
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
I am so happy yours turned out well!
@cheeto.12 жыл бұрын
Mines 1yr old. PMF looks good as the day I put it on after using your technique. I use it a every other month just about & when I take it out I have to give 30 tours and answer a ton of questions. Its part of the fun of it showing it off. Looking forward to the Van Build Series. Thanks for the update
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
That is so awesome! I am so happy that your PMF turned out well!
@inspiringbuilds2 жыл бұрын
Looks great 7 years later and nice work on all of the repurposing! 👍🏼
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I definitely had to use what I could find!
@dinebonte401410 ай бұрын
I love your paint job on this camper! Very Attractive!
@thelwood10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@OOICU812 Жыл бұрын
Very impressive build.
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@petersdraggon Жыл бұрын
Your craftsmanship is second to none. Great job. Good information.
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN2 жыл бұрын
Lovely job Lucy, cheers for showing how it has held up. 👍
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@knightdetroja2 жыл бұрын
Great work of art.
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno Жыл бұрын
I really like your kitchen design!
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@magnang2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for following up. The trailers always look great when freshly built but yours also stood the test of time. Well done! I built a similar PMF camper also going on 3 years now. Good to see the finish has held up so well!
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am happy yours is doing well too!
@drgranger22 жыл бұрын
I remember your original video, good to see a review. Thanks, nice job.
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tarawakefield43832 жыл бұрын
So happy it has held up so well!!
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
@racerx12003r Жыл бұрын
Great video and cool camper trailer. I'm currently rebuilding a truckbed camper that i built for my old Jeep J truck. Im definatly going to use some of the inspiration of your build, and check out your poor man's fiberglass video. I'm very interested in how well its held up over the years. Thank you.
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The PMF on both of my trailers is still in excellent excellent condition!
@1chumley1 Жыл бұрын
Wow, so beautiful!
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@thetinysideoftiny76252 жыл бұрын
Love the video Lucy! What an awesome update!
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom!
@chrisgenovese81882 жыл бұрын
this trailer is so cool! ive watched several videos in a row, and thought to myself, man that looks like scottsdale or somewhere in the valley. its good to see it holds up under the intense heat. i wasnt planning on building a trailer, but now i kinda want one for my homemade moped!
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That would be an awesome project!
@antoniiocaluso10712 жыл бұрын
About your "somersaults at night"...there's that old joke sign to place outside... "if the trailer's rockin, don't be knocking" :-) excellent work!! I build mini-cruising catamarans & ECOhomes in SW FL, USA. For that: a. please consider building yourselve(s) a boat! Mine are a Dutch design called "ECO6". b. don't "fear" glass/epoxy!! It's a benign composite, & would add tremendously to structure & durability. c. FL gets a bit HOT in Summer, too, & White is the ONLY color to choose. d. use Radiant Barrier on the interior, as it keeps 90% of heat from entering! I use it throughout my ECOhomes, too, (since '79) & utterly-amazing. My next build is a micro-houseboat, who's design is called "Escargot" (no lie))). Want her plans for yourself, just say! Buona fortuna
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips!! I would love to see your boats! Some day I might want to build one!
@montycraig565911 ай бұрын
TBH, I like your teardrop as well as any I have seen on here. I have guaged everything off of a Vistabule, and I like a lot of things you've done better!
@thelwood11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ayjay19672 жыл бұрын
well done Lucy a great inspiration xxx
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@irgod322 жыл бұрын
Great build! thanks for the update on the PMF ✌
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@yoelroque39502 жыл бұрын
Great job on the camper 👍
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MrClickbang3573 ай бұрын
very nice!
@scottcates Жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I hope to be back in the valley one day. It would be nice to make one of these. I like pulling behind my motorcycle but I could pull behind a car, too. I'm super interested in the lightest, lightweight gross weight and, of course, it would be great to include enough electrical service for A/C.
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I wish they made more super small ac options!
@thewishmastur2 жыл бұрын
Excellent built
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@janettebeck1120 Жыл бұрын
you are my hero!!! great job! Girl Power makes me proud! We all need to support each other when we You did a great job! I'm looking for advice! I bought a micro trailer "project" for my 65th birthday... I may have bit off more than I can chew! lol I live in San Diego so I have a few month b4 wheather become an issue lol the trailer has good bones but the man who started the build passed away... so the universe thought I should finish it! anyway ... I'm currently researching what is best way to seal exterior? also original builder framed and cut 1 window 26x32 in door in rear of trailer and just framed not yet cut 2 16x16 in windows in sides ideally I'd like to put a galley hatch in rear and doors on sides ? I'm currently looking for any advice or help anyone can offer 😁👍 I dont want to get out my violins ... I have some skills the reason I'm doing this is because I am shooting survivor I actually stayed so busy b4 I I retired I didnt give myself time to think bout it lol but bcuz of progression in my injuries... to eye and face I now need a way to get out and battle my PTSD in a positive way 👍😁 any advice you or your peeps can offer would be VERY APPRECIATED ❣ I'm looking for advice! I bought a micro trailer "project" for my 65th birthday... I may have bit off more than I can chew! lol I live in San Diego so I have a few month b4 wheather become an issue lol the trailer has good bones but the man who started the build passed away... so the universe thought I should finish it! anyway ... I'm currently researching what is best way to seal exterior? also original builder framed and cut 1 window 26x32 in door in rear of trailer and just framed not yet cut 2 16x16 in windows in sides ideally I'd like to put a galley hatch in rear and doors on sides ? I'm currently looking for any advice or help anyone can offer 😁👍 I dont want to get out my violins ... I have some skills the reason I'm doing this is because I am shooting survivor I actually stayed so busy b4 I I retired I didnt give myself time to think bout it lol but bcuz of progression in my injuries... to eye and face I now need a way to get out and battle my PTSD in a positive way 👍😁 any advice you or your peeps can offer would be VERY APPRECIATED ❣
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great project! One of the biggest things a would have done differently is just buying the doors instead of building them. I like the poor man's fiberglass for sealing the outside but there are plenty of other methods. Hopefully you get some good advice from the awesome youtube community!
@janettebeck1120 Жыл бұрын
@@thelwood Yes what an amazing community! I actually just spent my day yesterday "in the space" I laid down in it and took my measure tape pencil pad .... I decided to modify the original builders' plan He had 1 entry in the rear..... wish I could send you a pic.... I'm trying to figure out how to create a galley area back there. problem is he built 2 slide out storage spaces for his hunt/fish equip under rear door. I measured the windows he framed on the sides and if I add a 2x3 to the side that will widen to 26" and then add a 2x3 on the floor gives me my 32'' FOR doors on both sides! no cutting until doors arrive ... yes buying doors is my plan. I found a place that sells 2 door kits for all parts for 689.00, so I'm pondering that idea. Then after watching waterproof videos until my eyes fell... oops eye... I'm mono ocular lol inside joke anyway I have decided to used a quality waterproof porch paint several coats and a rubber roof coating on the roof. I live in San Diego and the trailer will be in an enclosed carport when I'm home so .... if I find it's not sufficient, I can always repaint it! lol meantime it's that time of year for me .... Finals! argh... I'm a college student lol studying to be a digital nomad one day lol I love to write ... long story but any who .... thank you so much ... your trailer is amazing! I'm trying to figure out a way to incorporate a galley
@patrickmckowen2999 Жыл бұрын
Still looks great👍
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jackflak2 жыл бұрын
Very nice it's held up well
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@huxmetalworks7371 Жыл бұрын
Great work love your work
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cybellaRob Жыл бұрын
Wow, very impressive build. Definitely has held up over the years. Quite impressive.
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@arzugutierrez Жыл бұрын
Still one of my favorite teardrops. Would you sell it now? Lol
@tomkelly3896 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@kccorliss39222 жыл бұрын
Nice project
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see you create an off grid style camper.
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I probably will at some point!
@patrickmclaughlin6013 Жыл бұрын
Nice! Disappointing about the HF trailer. They are about the most economical trailer available.
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Thank you! And yes they are, and it did still works, but I would prefer a stronger base for peace of mind
@discobbath Жыл бұрын
You might be able to inject epoxy where the canvas delaminates.
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@thomasthompson39672 жыл бұрын
So I have a question, would Titebond3 rolled on a camper make it water proof?
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
You can definitely use tb3. I just prefer how TB2 rolls on and the glue really just attaches the canvas. The weather proofing comes from the layers of paint in the canvas.
@mollignant Жыл бұрын
This is amazing! Would you ever consider selling plans for this build?
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Unfortunately, I don't have good written plans, I just made it as I went! 😃
@jamessimpson22042 жыл бұрын
Do you have to wash the drop cloth? People are saying it shrinks and I bought 9 x 12 foot and my trailer is 8 feet and don't want it to shrink to much and can't cover to the 8 feet length.
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Yes, wash it and pre shrink it. You will have plenty! I used the same size as you and it only shrinks a little :)
@jamessimpson22042 жыл бұрын
@@thelwood Thankyou very much. I'm old man and don't want to have redo or spend more than I have to and thankyou for getting back to me quickly. Have a great afternoon.
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
@@jamessimpson2204 you're welcome! Enjoy your project!
@glenn3347 Жыл бұрын
Lucy, how much did this trailer end up weighing. You said you pull this behind your scooter, how does it pull
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
It weighs just under 1000 pounds. I built a foamie that can be pulled by a scooter, not this one. I pull this with a subaru outback and can't really feel it behind the car at all.
@michaelashton20322 жыл бұрын
Hi Lucy, I think your trailer builds are lovely and beautifully made. I’m thinking of building a larger pop top version. Do you think the techniques you use would be suitable for a trailer where the “box” was maybe 7ft wide and maybe 12ft long? Have you seen Jurries from the Netherlands build on the Kirsten Dirksen channel? He has a pop top and extending side trailer that again, the build quality is stunning! I have restricted internal storage height and would like something suitable for a double bed and 2 bunk beds. I’d love your opinion and thoughts
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
I have seen their build but I will check it out! And yes, this technique would work great for your build! I hope you enjoy your build process! It is very rewarding 🙂
@aleksanderluht16952 жыл бұрын
PLS more caravans
@lilivicordero80772 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@macbethdemilo7253 Жыл бұрын
Found your video today, excellent build. It's a HF trailer as you mentioned, have you had any issues with the axle like a lot of people have? Did the axle feel cheap? Or did you move the axle back towards the rear of the trailer? I know you mentioned changing the wheels. Also, it's a bolt together trailer frame, how did you secure the bolts? I heard that they may loosen over time. Did you do a routine tightening after a few trips or no issues whatsoever? Thanks.
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
I bought the trailer used and have never had any issues with the bolts. The guy i bought it from was a mechanic so I think he probably used locetite or something because the few I had to remove to reconfigure were really really hard to loosen. The axle has held up well, no issues. But it still makes me nervous and I plan to upgrade it at some point 😃
@macbethdemilo7253 Жыл бұрын
@@thelwood I read that you are thinking of going to a bigger frame, 5 x 8. Would you still do a HF/Northern tool/Home depot bolt together frame OR use a welded frame instead? The welded frame is more expensive but sturdy.
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
@@macbethdemilo7253 I would invest in a welded frame next time
@usedcarsokinawa Жыл бұрын
Will any kind of carpentry glue work or do you suggest Titebond III?
@thelwood Жыл бұрын
Any carpentry glue should work
@teslafreedomenergy2 жыл бұрын
how much does this trailer weigh
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
1000 pounds
@brandonGCHACHU2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the canvas? I'm only finding canvas with seams every 4ft
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
I have had good luck at home depot. Also on Amazon they sell seamless ones. amzn.to/3A2wpyp
@tomkelly3896 Жыл бұрын
How much?
@jamessimpson22042 жыл бұрын
where did you buy the painters canvas with no seams?
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
At home depot I have only ever had one with a seam. Amazon has some the specifically state they are seamless
@jamessimpson22042 жыл бұрын
What tires did you use and what is difference from original tires?
@thelwood2 жыл бұрын
I got these from etrailer. They are Kenda 4.80-12 Bias trailer tires load range C. They are rated for heavier loads and for higher speeds (65mph vs 55mph on the originals).