Has Off-Roading been too much for the DIY Overland Camper Build?
2019 ж. 22 Қар.
870 262 Рет қаралды
We take another look at the DIY pop top overland off road camper that Wes from Shawnee Hills Workshop built. This is a unique build since the top is a popup, allowing a family of five to fit in it!
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I love the way that he used an old gun case to house the shower unit.
it is my favorite part! Thanks for watching!
People criticized this??? This is brilliant. Considering how much other people are charging for completed units, this is an excellent alternative. Plus, you kept it fairly simple. I worked as a carpenter for years (mostly building houses, high rises, and such) and I know that some of the tools we use can be intimidating to some people. I think your videos are excellent at showing people they can do it themselves. And bonus points for being such a great dad!!!!
thank you for all the kind words!
Yeah its easy to sit there and criticize some one elses work but i also think this thing is amazing. An overland trailer like this is 7500 bucks and up and only good for 2 people max. Im lovin this thing
Pull that hobby house behind one of the patriot campers..I say behind because it would be rude to meet a guy then force him to drive over yours as it falls apart.. Its a good looking unit but its not built for exrtreme offroad .Those 15000k's were not with it bouncing 3 feet in the air for 15 hours a day ...That my friend....is overlanding!
Mufaka Jones while I agree it was not 3’ in the air for 15000 miles straight, but it has gotten airborne many, many times!
@@shaweehillsworkshop4226 awesome build something to be proud of
I like that at 12:34 someone's blissfully asleep in the back seat as the car goes through more ups and downs than Robert Downey Jr's career.
That Shower is a great idea.
Wow! That thing is awesome and that gentleman is very talented. With that said, only a guy from Kentucky would use an old rifle case to hold his shower set up and I love it!,
The shower is the best idea I’ve seen for diy campers. Great job. Very inspiring!
Great build. The fiberglass overlay is an incredible thought. That helps sooooooo much. Great mind, sir. peace
Still the best design on the market and an exraordinary Performance in make and finish. Fat Double-Like from Germany 👍👍
That is fantastic craftsmanship.
Thanks!
One of the best built I ever see. Kudos
Very beautifully made. Especially the kitchen, simple and neat. The bow case used for the shower curtain was brilliant!
This is amazing! You are so right that most teardrops are not made for family of five. I’m so excited to find this. Now convincing my husband to build it ;)
I work in the RV industry and to be honest, Im disgusted at what they roll off the floor these days - nothing but overpriced pieces of junk and for some of them, they expect you to live in these - not going to happen. I really liked your design and how you made maximum use of available space, the shower was crazy but great. I will definitely be heading to your page to see more of your work.
I was in RV sales in NC then back in UT I was buying fixing and flipping used units but back to your post YES the shit they turnout is just that SHIT. I live in a 2000 Fleetwood Prowler 32' fifth wheel. Thus unit. This is a great unit 0 Problems.
Especially the Mennonite made crap coming out of Indiana.
So much more fun to build something rather than buying. Well made and nice features!
I'd love to have one of these little campers. Talking the wife into it would be a different story. We have a 30 foot camper that sleeps 10, but the fridge is only big enough for two people on a weekend trip. I'd never get her into a camper without an indoor bathroom, shower, oven, 4 burner stove, and a fridge with a freezer.
Very impressed with this design.
that's the best outdoor shower I have ever seen and I don't think that the camper would break, it seems very well built, oh you're talking about it now. and yes I talk as I watch the video
I have been building Teardrop trailers since 1994 and I will say you have certainly done a very nice job. Those that say that your trailer isn't strong have no idea how strong plywood AND fiberglass is. They have been building boats like that for many years. It shouldn't be any surprise how well it has held up. Great design. I really like the ingenious shower design. You could ditch the steps and put in a different style of step. More of a ladder design that will fold up out of the way (look up scissor steps). I would highly recommend that to save you some time while traveling. Nice nice trailer.
The shower in the rifle case confirmed for me that this build is genius, lol. Well done.
If the owner is reading this, hats off to you sir.
Thank you very much
Wondering if the people who disliked your video are dealers who "Think" they can sell you their Garbage :) - Some advice. Make the steps detachable. Use a heavy duty pin on a slide track or something then you can just set them inside the camper when not in use so you don't catch them on everything.
That shower and shower curtain. genius setup. I need to do this
This is still my favourite DIY camper.
twostep919 thanks!
@@shaweehillsworkshop4226 thank you! Your videos have inspired me to create my own tear drop in the future. Take care.
Mine too. I'd like one even if I would not use it to its fullest. Also since I don't have the family I would be able to use the interior to make it easier for camping in inclement weather. Bubba your bild is awesome and your naysayers are either jealous or...well I can't come up with any other reason.
I'm thinking of building a camper unit for my flatbed truck and thus gave me some great ideas. Very impressed at shower system design
Colin McKim thanks! If you build one, please post pictures to my Facebook page “Shawnee hills workshop”
Awesome DIY overlander trailer!!
I am so glad I stumbled onto this video. I am in the Yukon. I gutted and remodeled my 23 foot RV to be able to year round live, even in -45'C temps. I have lived in it for 2.5 year with no problems or complications. Well, bought property with house... RV is gone but want a camper for, well, camping.... was looking to do it myself with almost the exact same idea.... you have made my life easier.
Nice build and great color!
Sir, you did an amazing job! Can't wait to see your next project!
I don't get why anyone would have thought this wouldn't have worked, the foundation is solid, it was well thought out and constructed and it's fairly modular so if he needed to change something he could have rebuilt it. Plus we're Americans, inventing and building stuff is what we do. It's literally in our DNA. Arguably it's one of our greatest super powers.
Such a lovely guy - I smiled like a loon when he described reversing the camper into the garage. I watched the original build too, so it's great to see how it has fared. I'd love to have a go at building one... maybe when I retire. Best wishes from the UK.
Thanks for watching and the kind words!
@@shaweehillsworkshop4226I hope Elon Musk will call him and make a complete stainless version that also has a full battery pack for the Cybertruck. (but to be at the Cyber Size ... so for 4 adults and 6 children with merging extension that will merge with the back of the cybertruck to accommodate the extra size but to also have a holder that can hold the extension without the truck there)
Love the vids. For the steps, hack em off. Weld a SHS receiver. Weld an L bend from SHS that fits in the receiver, and weld steps on that. Simple steps that can be completely removed and chucked in the camper or toolbox
I'm thinking about changing my propane tank location and adding a small toolbox there so I have a place to store it. Early on we had a step stool I used, but it got muddy and then I didn't want to put a muddy step in the camper so we would be putting it in a garbage bag or something. But a tool box would solve that issue.
@@shaweehillsworkshop4226 if you go the single receiver removable step you can actually add a receiver anywhere, like on the back, and "store" it there 😉. If that makes sense. Like mounting a shovel somewhere, you can mount the steps out of the way. This design normally doesn't even need a pin but you would want that if mounting it for travel
"Luckily a branch broke the top off so I had to replace it..." Spoken like a true dad!! haha great video and great camper!!! Thanks for sharing!
Can't imagine why anyone would thing this wouldn't last. As a carpenter/metal fabricator and offroader, I cant imagine why someone would think glued, screwed, cleated, fiberglassed, and Rhino lined box construction wouldn't hold up. Pretty damn funny if you know about the materials and construction. Very cool video. Likes the others too, subed.
14:56 You can see why the steps have taken a beating. I love your trailer and all the thought & detail of a true Carpenter that you put into this amazing setup. The shower/potty setup is framing awesome!
lol, yeah, I'd be lying if I said that's the only time I have done that. Also, the shower/potty setup is my favorite part, I've considered making one dedicated for the land cruiser.
Bought the plans, your design meets my needs perfectly. Thank You for taking the time to compile the plans, parts list and videos. Gotta snicker just a bit at some of the "experts" that have no idea how most production campers, including huge Toy Haulers & 5th wheels are constructed - WooD! Your design is solid and well thought through. Yes, there are some phenomenal all metal overland trailers - just way out of my price range. Plus, Climbing Five plus feet into a Tent on top of a $30K Overland trailer is simply not in my wheel house. Crawling into a nice fully insulated, heated cabin with a Queen size bed after a long day in the sun and a few beverages is much more my style - :) My Dog will like this much more too :) Lifting a 92lb German Shepard up 5ft of stairs is Not going to happen :)
A lot of very clever solutions, great inspiration for everybody going to build similar trailer. Thank you!
Love your build, and thoughtful guy. Family comes first, and that is they way it should be.
Outstanding design and quality of manufacture. A work of art and incredibly practical. Nice job!
That thing is so flippin cool
Nice rig! You should be proud. It is fun to build something from scratch.
Rat Builder thanks! I am very proud!
What a beauty! Nice work!
Love that it’s one off with plenty of ingenuity, great build! Thanks for sharing
#sweet. I really like the idea of making yours specifically for your needs...
That's awesome! The kids must love it! I'd buy that over a premade anyday.
This is amazing... it's almost exactly what I've had in my head for years. Thank you, I thought I was being dillusional, lol.
Nicely shot and edited. A relative rarity in this field. Kudos to you on the build (and the videos).
My hat off for this master piece! Brilliant idea for your entire family!
Gun case shower is genius!!!!!
I am SOOOO impressed!!! This thing is just beautiful!!
I think that is a terrific trailer. Well built, well throughout and done by yourself. Congratulations and I Love it.
This is freakin' brilliant. A true work of art. I can't believe people are criticizing it. I did think the color was a little dark, what with the sun beating down on it while camping, but it matches my Cherokee!
This is great, tough and rugged, you have the essentials, the point of camping is to be outside. You should start your own business, keep it super simple like this so almost everyone can afford...good job brother...bless you and your family...
I'm surprised you didn't make your "low hanging fruit" removable! With your skills it should be no problem! Just watching this, I can picture a bracket that the steps slide in and out of!
oldschooldiy I could, the problem is where to store a mud covered step when not in use.
Beautiful! You have every right to be proud of this!
thank you!
I wish three things after watching this video. 1) that I owned that trailer. 2) that I had the time to use it. 3) that I lived in a part of the country that had the types of trails that a trailer made sense for. I enjoyed the video very much.
This is incredible! I love the pop top idea. I am hoping to begin building a teardrop to sleep myself and my 3 kids. This pop top idea could create a lot more options for me. Thank you for sharing.
14:53 No wonder that step gets in the way, haha. Awesome build. Can't believe it has stood the test of your travels.
Hahaha, I didn't see that before! Guess we forgot to close them, lol
I love THIS... I to am constructing an SUV as an overland/off road beast and in Kentucky 💪💪💪
Extremely impressed it looks fantastic
Thanks for this great post. Beautifully done.
OMG please do an earth roamer!!! I could see the excitement in your eyes when you revealed that was the next project idea!!!!
Jason Worrix I want to so bad, just not sure if I have that big of project left in me or not.
Jason Worrix, earth romer? U mean the overpriced offroad camper built on either f550 or f750 chassis?
I'm a fan of the DIY Earth Roamer idea as well!!!! I know he would knock it out of the park!
Way to go Capt Kickass. When we build it then tear it up we know exactly how to fix it too. Great job.
That's exactly how we build skiffs. Glass and ply is great. You get a warmer vibration dampened construction, that is more flexible.
Nice overall, and the use of window latches in other than originally intended places is clever. The rifle case shower enclosure blew me away! May you continue to enjoy it.
Awesome build my friend, the ones who said to get a hotel room they're just jealous because they aren't capable of building something like This! Awesome craftsmanship!
Thanks for the kind words
There are no hotel rooms to be had where such a rig can go.
Bloody awesome... great set up and design ... well done ...
I love it !! At first I was planing on buying a pop up! But now ive seen your videos have really inspired me to lean your way !! also say u have a one of kind !! Thank u !! Just what I need for hunting and fishing !
Man this thing is sick. I was going to build one for my family but after seeing this I’ll gladly buy the plans. Good job!
I'm impressed! Nice build! I hope someday to build one of my own!
such a awesome set up :) the best part of the of the camper is the memories and experiences building and using it
siamiam #truth!
You are the MAN .
Great job! Nicely done may you and ur fam continue to enjoy it!
LJaysPerspective thanks!
Great piece of work ! very smart, clean and function
Great job! Thanks for showing it you should be proud.
Awesome sidekick
I watched every video of building this trailer(also every trip :)) , and I can say, that this is the most inspiring trailer build. A lot of thought into it and I love it!
DorkstaR wow, thank you so much!
i had no intentions to watch the entire video but this guy impressed me
DGETHIS01 thanks!
Very impressive diy .the pop top sets it apart from even production trailers
so well made, great job!
Very creative. Good job.
Unbelievably talented👍
Thank you so much for the kind words. It really means a lot to me.
That is beautiful craftsmanship. Great job.
Thank you very much!
Beautiful job.
One of the best builds iv seen. Well done
Very nice. Love your build. Thanks for the video
This is awesome. Great DIY project. Thanks for sharing....good stuff.
Well done and the bad comments are probably from people that can't get dressed by them selves or even tie their own shoes so don't worry about them. The proof of your build is still living and going strong.
True words!
I think you are a genius, I love your lil trailer, so many great ideas
Every time i see this off road trailer, it reminds me of the same camper trailer as the Bruder EXP-4 and EXP-6. Still love the looks of this trailer and i actually want to build one as soon as i've finished working on my vintage mobile food van.
Very, very nice!
Thanks!
Ingenious design. I like the way you used a cheap gun case as the storage spot for the shower.
thanks, the shower is my favorite part!
Great build and so inspiring - well done!
That thing is effing legendary
Thanks man!
@@shaweehillsworkshop4226 1 thing id change would been the step instead of the rv steps hangin to add more ground clearance have a set of steps made to have it fold up into the doorway inside
Nice! Make the stairs removable. Would buy one of these with independent suspension. Well done
That shower is brilliant!
Thank you, it is one of my favorite parts!
A very impressive build!
Best piece of learning technology in a long time to me is KZhead.
You and me both!
Let me know where to send your diploma. "University of you tube"
@@gmay757112 🤣 funny, but that's not the learning I meant before we had just library or basic internet for how to DIY etc . I dont have a diploma, and make 70k a year I know many people with degrees, and dont even use them.
WOW, absolutely brilliant, wish I had your skills.
Awesome build great job!
Awsome working camper
Paulo Brilhante thanks!