Micro Camper Overland Build | Part 1 | Structure
Part 1 of a micro camper build series tutorial!
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Metal Supplier
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Timbren Suspension Used
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Fenders Part# FN04
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Toyota Bolt pattern Hubs
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Lugnuts fto run Toyota wheels
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Welder
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Digital Level
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Craftsman Restorer (to clean Millscale)
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Wheel for Craftsman Restorer
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Steel-It weldable Paint
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Gussets
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Rear Hitch
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Tabs to mount moto carrier
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Removable tongue jack
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Tap magic
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Thanks for watching guys! Don’t forget to subscribe! Trailer blueprints are available for the frame and body on the website! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 www.adv4x4.us To watch the complete build series here is the playlist link! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 kzhead.info/channel/PL6qKEDdXe32Mlx0gIIq_30yVJhzPSHe8a.html You can find me on Instagram here 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 instagram.com/adv.4x4?r=nametag All parts are linked in the description! Some are affiliate links so I do get a small commission at NO EXTRA COST to you for using them! It’s a great way to support the channel. Welder I used for the build amzn.to/3888uCv
Hey Friend, Do you have a link for the windows and door?
www.teardroptrailerparts.com/ They are on this website! They won’t let me link products directly due to how page is setup
For the welder, this is great for us home DIY'ers! What welding wire did you use with this project?
It was .030!
This is an excellent video. No silly music, well paced, no filler, you are well spoken, direct, and articulate. Thank you.
Thanks man!
Those welds are amazing! I can only hope one day I can come close to those…
Carpenter squares work well too.
Great work, nice job strengthening the corners. I watched a lot of these videos to get ideas. I’ve built a few over the years, but I’m hoping to see cool ideas. One thing I noticed a few times is some add Aluminum this or that to steel, they done like each other and create electrolysis which leads to corrosion. Epoxy and any type of sealer, sandwiched between the different metals will help a lot. Enjoyed the learnings, I’d love the saw, not sure if I can justify the purchase. Thanks and good job explaining your steps!
That’s a super cool build… You should be able to roll that bad boy off a mountain and it wouldn’t even have a scratch on it…😁
This is COOL. Literally breathed a sigh of relief when you showed you put the gussets in the back. I thought the same thing too.
I figured it couldn’t hurt! Haha
Really nice work! Love your attention to quality and detail. Keep the build videos coming!
Appreciate that Steve! Thanks for watching. Part 3 should be up Sunday!
PERFECT timing. Looking at doing one of these myself but starting with a Lowes 5x8 platform.
Awesome man!! More videos to come. Hoping to make this a very comprehensive series to help anyone build their own no matter what their starting point is 👍🏼
Really interesting John, enjoyed it very much. Like your attention to detail and methodical planning. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching as always Mike!!
mad skills.. love it!!!!
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Great start, Video was just about right time wise, you kept me to the end. LOL,
Awesome to hear! I try to keep them interesting as best as I can. Sometimes it’s hard to that when you are also trying to relay a bunch of information at the same time haha.
Awesome videos. Great content and details are definitely going to be using your plans . Impressive thanks for sharing
Thank you sir!!
Great welding tips! My son and I have been working on a Tacoma (rust repairs). Tips like welding small runs in a rotation has helped us keep from warping plates. I want to build an overland trailer and the base that you have done in both builds is great for getting the process started.
Appreciate you watching Bobby! Building a trailer is a ton of fun I’m sure you guys will enjoy it!
Great work
Thanks man!!
This is amazing. I’m planning on building a few these. I just subscribed 🔥🔥
Thanks man!!
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Awesome job! Thanks for the graphics with measurements.
Thank you Sir! Glad it helped
This is amazing
Thank you!!
I saw the whole build in 10 minutes video. Back to watch the full length videos.
Thanks for sticking around!!
Looking good
Appreciate it!
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Goodvideo
Thank you!
Excellent job looking like it would take a truck🤣😅 na looking great quiet quick and easy thanks for the inspiration, all the best to you and your loved ones
Thank you Donald!!
You could also use another piece of that square tube in angle, the front and angle the back of it well to the bottom where you're two vs in the front door all the way back to what your center brace is that way you gonna have more structural strength for your motorcycle on the front
Great job looking forward to the rest of the project . can you please share the link of whatever you're using to prep the metal that looks like a grinder???
Thank you! It’s linked in description! It’s a craftsman restorer with the paint remover wheel 👍🏼
Why did you had a hitch for a hitch receiver instead of a coupler? What kind of connection do you plan to use with your vehicle? I know when I build my square drop trailer I want to use a Hensley hitch to help with theft protection and with maneuverability when towing. I love the setup that the BlackSeries campers use but of course those are proprietary.
Nicely done! I really like the look of the square tube. I am currently helping a friend with his second camper build and hope to start mine soon. I was looking to weld some additional plate on the side and bottoms sections where the Timbren’s will mount up but do you feel that the 2x2 tube plus the recommended cross member will be sturdy enough?
Thank you! I personally feel as if what I’ve done will be plenty strong for my application. Maybe if you planned to haul some serious weight, huge tires (35”+) & real rough terrain, then you should consider adding more strength. I think for most users this won’t be the case though.
My friend. Excelent video. I am from Chile. Can you please let me know the measures of the base? I mean the rectangle of the chasis. Thanks a lot
Looking good...I'm FINALLY starting my trailer this week...so I'm excited too. Question, to clean the steel before paint, etc...is that just an box/orbital sander? What grit paper? Thanks!
Awesome! You will enjoy it. And it’s a craftsman restorer with the paint and rust remover wheel. Both are linked in the description 👍🏼
Can you do modify your drawing plans on your website to build a 11' long camper without the 22.5 degree addon in the back? I want to include 2' in the rear for a kitchen and a foot more room for shoes off the mattress in the front.
That material is insanely stout and there is tons of it.
It’s official I’m doing this. Just have to figure out how to modify your plans so I can add alittle galley kitchen thing in the back
I’ve had a few people do the galley in the back and it turned out great! Overall interior space is 8ft so you can sacrifice 1’ in the rear and still have 7’ of sleeping room!
Hi, can you share the details of the axle suspension and were to find it. thanks for youre content
Trying to figure out if how much I can manage for a similar build. Had the same idea for motorcycle carrier. Looks good!
Appreciate it man! Have yet to make sure everything clears but it should! If it does, will be an awesome addition!
very nice trailer chassis can you share those drawings plans to do it?
Thanks for sharing this build. It will be very helpful. How many cans of steel it did you end up using?
No problem, thanks for watching! So far I haven’t even used up one can. Lasts a good while since I’m only painting certain parts here and there with it 👍🏼
Good stuff man! I really like the motorcycle carrier concept, one question though- how did you factor in your turning radius with the carrier installed? I imagine you could potentially have an issue with the bike hitting the back of your vehicle during tight turns if the tongue length isn’t great enough.
Thanks dude! There is over 4ft of tongue between the carrier and truck so that should be plenty to where even a jackknife situation it will clear the bike just fine 👍🏼
@@Adv4x4 good to hear and thanks for the response! I love the idea of taking my motorcycle on camping trips so this is definitely something I want to incorporate into a build when/if I ever get a bit more competent with my welding skills 😅
Practice is the way! Start with some smaller projects and learn what works/what doesn’t! You will get a feel for it quickly 👍🏼
what app do you use on the ipad?
That is an outstanding build. Lots of attention to details. Are you selling this one?.... I have been following the other builds.
Thank you! This one will be for me! Haha gonna use it at events mainly but do plan to take it camping when it’s practical to bring it along!
Great video. I'm trying to figure out the axle placement on my build. You say 60%, but is that from the hitch or the front on the rectangle? Also, can you explain your wheelbase? On a car it's axle to axle but how does it work on a trailer? I'm putting too much thought into this
Hey man! 60% from the front of the rectangle. Do not include the tongue or supports. I measured my “wheel base” from hitch to the axle on the trailer. But now that I think about it you may want to go from back wheels of tow vehicle to trailer axle. I’m not 100% sure but it’s worth a search online.
what amp welder are you using?
What size Fire Ball square tool are you using? Where do I get the aluminum honeycomb sheeting?
What's up? Bit of a dodgy back today, being as you ask. I have no idea why you're interested, though.
Hey QQ for you, BTW thanks so much for the hardwork that goes into filming and editing all this, trust me I know! I will build the exact one. My question is in regards to the timbren, I have an LX470 and I was wondering if the set you suggest will be tall enough to match my rig? Ideally I want the trailer to sit level with the Rig. Originally I was thinking about taking the Timbren that have the 4" drop, but I see that this is now what you suggest. Thanks
So with these 2200hd and 265/70/17 tires for the trailer to be level the hitch needs to be at about 20” off the ground which is honestly even low for my truck. But lock and roll makes drop hitches for the vehicle side to help compensate as well. Larger tires would obviously help this issue too! Or you could run the lift models like you were looking at
@@Adv4x4 Thanks for taking the time to answer. Can't wait to see the rest of the build, especially since you mention you're doing metal structure... most of them out there are plywood/wood (which is what I was doing) but now I am curious to see what you're doing and what weight consideration it will end up being.
The square tubing will be 3/4 x 3/4 16gauge which comes in at about .6 of a pound per foot! So it’s very lightweight for what it is. I estimate the trailer will weight 700+ lbs when completed. (Without the bike)
I can’t seem to find the link to the square but going to the website I found it. Just wondering if you use the 8” or 12”? Btw, your vids and expertise is incredible! Keep up the good work!
Thank you!! I got the 8” cast iron!
What size tires are you using?
Hopefully you out a rubber washer or something between the flares and the mounting points cause you asking for some serious corrosion issues if not!
1 coat of primer and 4 coats of raptor liner separate the aluminum and steel. Should not be any issues!
nice job what kind of welder you use i have a habor freight 125 will it weld my pontoon trailer \
I’m using a Klutch i140 I’d check the specs on your welder and ensure it has the power needed to properly penetrate the material thickness you are working with 👍🏼
What size Fireball square do you have? 8" or 12" ? Can you use normal Large Vice Grips instead of the clamps they have on the website and the ones you use?
Nice work. Did you happen to measure (or have an educated guess) what the drop of the Timbren units was from the bottom of the frame to the center of the spindle? Sometime inside the next year or so I'm starting my own trailer build, and for my design that drop measurement is important.
If you go on etrailers website they give you a diagram on the products page showing all those measurements!
@@Adv4x4 awesome, thanks.
can you do a 6x8 frame design with material list ?
What is the interior height of the camper? Amazing build. A friend has welding skills and tools and I’m going to try to do the rest.
Thanks! Just under 4ft!
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On your hitch carrier shown at 13:55, what light did you add to it? I've been wanting to do something similar and I really like how that one looks!
I believe it was just something off Amazon! Don’t remember exactly which one anymore.
Is there a reason you went with 45° corners as opposed to the but joints you used in your bike trailer build? Less work/welding as you don't have to make the caps for the ends?
Yes mainly to avoid having to cap the ends of the trailer! Also the fact that I had a real metal square I was more confident in still landing a perfect 90° corner with the help of that.
Are you happy with the strength of the frame? I had considered doing a 3x2x3/16 frame but after looking at your wonder if that is overkill and it would be 100lbs heavier.
I think for my needs it’s plenty! If you are planning a build with tons of onboard water, full kitchen solar, batteries etc. maybe consider a stronger frame. But in the end I think this would hold up just fine to all that as well with proper welding
Great work man, do you do builds for other people? Where are you located?
Hey man! I’m in VA, I don’t do builds for other people do to limited time and space haha
@@Adv4x4 I get it, why I want someone to build mine, lol. I just want a trailer and frame built so I can do the rest, got the know how, just no time, doing a warehouse build out right now.
Yeah man time is valuable thing!
Hey man - So I'm assuming you can stand on those side supports on either side of the fenders...but you just couldn't stand on top of the fenders themselves?
I have stood on both with no issues I’m about 160lbs that being said I’m not jumping around when I’m on the fender itself haha more cautious steps
What type of welder are you using specifically?
Klutch Mig 140i 👍🏼
How did you draw this out so cleanly on a computer?
I used an app called draft paper for iPad
What program/app was it you were using for measurements and drawing your designs?
A free app called “draft paper” that’s what I built it off. Later on I did the camper blueprints that are forsale with a paid app called Shapr3D
I have the same crocs 😂. I’m only 4 minutes in and you probably explain it later, but the very first weld you did to the back piece and tongue, did you just weld the top at first? And then weld the side tubing? Or did you weld the inside corners and bottom as well on the first weld joint to help keep it square?
Sorry, you probably cover it later but I was just curious now 😂 I’ve been waiting for this video and am so pumped to watch this!
Initially I just left it with 4 good tack welds! Once the rest of the frame was tacked up I then welded it in as I was doing the whole frame 👍🏼 I did that because like you said I wanted to keep it square and that seemed like best bet
@@Adv4x4 awesome thanks! I want to build one of these some day 🤘 keep up the awesome work! Love it. - Geoff
All good man!! Haha glad you are excited for the build I have been excited to do this build for awhile now!!
Thanks dude!! 👊🏼
What is the finished weight?
What software do you use for sketching your plans
I used an app called “draft paper”
What size fireball square did you use?
8” cast iron mega square!
Is the frame strong enough to have a camper like a teardrop? Just wondering
Absolutely! If you watch the rest of the series it’s been completed for awhile now!
What type of steel did you use? I know you mentioned dimensions but I don't recall the type.
Just standard mild steel. I believe it’s code is A500
What software are you using for the blueprint?
In another comment, he said it’s an app called Draft Paper.
Yes thanks Jeremy! I missed his comment and forgot to reply!
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In one of these videos you mention that the wheelbase should ideally be the same wheelbase as your tow vehicle, do you mean the wheelbase between the rear tow vehicles wheels and the tow wheels should be as close as the same as between the front and rear tow vehicle wheels?
As far as I could tell from my research it seemed from the hitch to the wheels of the trailer should be same as wheel base to keep the trailer in the same tracks as your vehicle offroad. But, it may actually be from the rear wheels of the truck to the wheels of the trailer the more I think about it. Either way, it will be fine. Maybe there’s a more definitive answer out there on the internet now!
@@Adv4x4Thanks for your answer and time! I'm not entirely sure since the hitch it where it pivots, if that has an effect. I'll look into it myself
Let me know if you find something definitive!
What app are you using for your plans?
It is called “Draft paper”
Was your whole base frame made out of 11g steel?
Yessir 1/8” inch wall square tube.
Would you ever consider building/selling just the base trailer? I don’t have the metal working equipment or welder.
Unfortunately I do not have the spare time to do so. Maybe one day!
@@Adv4x4 sorry to keep hitting you with questions, how much width did the Timbrens and your wheels add to your trailer? I’m at 5’6” wide on my frame right now. I also called Timbren today and they said I would have to buy the extra long spindles if I used a regular truck/suv wheel and tire. I was originally looking at the 2200lb Timbrens and adding the 3,500lb electric brake hubs.
I do not have an exact measurement on hand but it can vary pretty significantly based off what wheel you choose to run I believe there is a diagram to show distance of hub face from trailer online!
Good afternoon from South Africa Can you please send me the metric measurements? It will be highly appreciated. Thank you
Do you think a guy could get away with the 6” square for 2x2 tubing?
Any square will help!
Just curious what was the app that u designed it on?
It’s called “draft paper”
@@Adv4x4 by chance do you have the length and width of it?
The box part of the frame is about 7ft long and 56” wide all those details should be in the video!
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Appreciate it!!👌🏼
Do you have the plans for this frame?
I do! Check my website! Adv4x4.us
You have a few in your website, which one is it?
This is just the trailer shown measurements are inches. www.adv4x4.us/store-1-1/p/micro-camper-trailer-frame-blueprints This is the same but in metric MM www.adv4x4.us/store-1-1/p/metric-micro-camper-trailer-frame-blueprints
I can't find a video with costs, can you put a link here? Thank you
Here ya go! kzhead.info/sun/aqWveLN7pnufa4U/bejne.html
What was the final weight
No exact number but math says somewhere under 1000lbs
So, what are the dimensions for the floor of the camper?
Overall interior space including the rear slanted part is about 55” wide 8ft long Not including the slanted part and only including the flat floor it’s 55” wide x 7ft long I added the slant off the back to keep the departure angle good without sacrificing space. We sleep with our heads down there so the pillows stack up nicely on that. Plus it just looks cool!
What do you use to sketch the build out?
I used an app called “draft paper”
@@Adv4x4 thanks found it just had to keep watching.
I know you put the 3500lb axle on this but do you think this design would be strong enough for 3500lbs? I'm building one thats 5x8 using 2x2x1/8 it has 5 cross braces of 2x2 and 1 cross brace at the axle that's 2x4 1/8.
I’m actually using the 2000lb HD on this one! Just like with most things it’s better to have it operate under its max load limit. Trailer will be under 1000lbs complete
Awesome series can't wait to see the final result!
Dude!
Mate, it kills me when someone keeps saying "went ahead and " "go ahead and" nice work though 👍
that bandsaw is a waste of money, get an EVO chop saw, cuts in a seconds
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