How to build a DIY teardrop Trailer step by step Time lapse (Part 1)
After building our first teardrop, we had so many questions and compliments that we had to do it again! In this video, we show the first half of our third homemade teardrop camper start to finish in a Timelapse. We go into further detail o the aluminum, doors, and final steps in part 2. • Part 2: How To Build a...
As always, let us know if you have any questions! We have dedicated our time to helping others get in a teardrop trailer and on the road asap, through helping DIYers and building custom campers for those that don’t want to.
Happy building!
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Check out our first build Timelapse here:
• How to Build a Teardro...
Part 2 of this build:
• Part 2: How To Build a...
Website:
wandertears.com
Our DIY Camper Plans:
HTTPS://wandertears.com/diy-plans
Aluminum:
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Trailer Frame:
We used the Harbor Freight 5x8 Ironton trailer frame. We did make some modifications so it would work with out camper design. We added 2” spacers and 15” wheels, and moved the axle back a few inches to account for the added weight in the rear.
I'm tearing up, it's beautiful!
Lol thanks man!
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@@WanderTears I just saw your webpage for the plans of your two trailers. And read that the plans do have the specific numbered measurement for each piece! But that the numbers are not in inches, which is what I'm used to, so does that mean that they are in metric numbers, I.E. centimeters? And that the price is for them are over $140+, in what I'm guessing that it's in pounds? Please specify the measurements? That it's in either 'centimeters' or 'inches?' thanks.
How did you get a title for your wonderful build?
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Holy cow! Amazing job on that camper. My daughter wants me to make her one. This was a great video to watch the process!
I had plans to this same camper that I got from popular mechanics in the 60s.
would you send me the plans?
@@juanmanuel6720 I really wood if I still had them but they should be on popular mechs web site.
This is not the same as that camper. Similar concepts though.
That was the best 9 minutes in a long time. Very well done, I love that your wife helped you, that's a keeper.
Thank you! She actually does all the detail work!
I'm envious of all those pocket hole jigs! Excellent work! Love to see couples working together!
It's amazing. I watched the short video, but I was able to fully understand the process of making it. You did some really great work.^^
I love the square base teardrop style! Fits mattresses better! Thanks for sharing a great build!
Thanks for watching!
Great job you all, gives me inspiration. I love that blue clamp style pocket hole jig.
This is so incredibly cool! you did. a fantastic job and I love how your wife was also involed. It makes it a heirloom from the start! beautiful.
Thank you! Yes it was an incredible experience, especially that we get to keep using it to make memories!
Respect ! That's a lot of hard work and you have it down to a science.
Phenomenal, true craftsmanship! Y'all are amazing and I love that little trailer!!!
Thank you so much!
Guys, you are just amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just came with mu family from 10 days trip when all campsides were closed and feel that a small camping trailer can definitely benefit our faily in the future.
You know this already, but I'm saying it: Both the camper and the two of you are BADASS!!!!!!! Amazing job, folks!!!!!!
lol Thank you!
I used Popular Mechanics plans from the '60s to build mine. Used a lot of aircraft material to save weight, the foam core floor was sandwiched between corrugated aluminum panels, weighed like 9lbs. I sold it about five years ago to a guy that wouldn't leave me alone about selling it. This vid makes me want another one.
That’s amazing. You should build another. They make the best projects!
@@WanderTears I'm definitely thinking about it now. But I want to make the roof out of glass or lexan, I think that would be even better.
@@genefogarty5395 Sky lights sweat like crazy
@@mlangfordcamper I'd use a membrane on the sides that allowed venting like a ridge vent in a home.
We are long done with our build but still enjoy following you. I love how willing you are to share your know how. Thank you for your help.
We are obsessed with these campers and everything that goes into them, and using them. Life changing!
waste of money and time i have a tent bigger and it only cost me $100. if you dont have room to stand and take a shower a trailer that small is worthless.
@@jernone3849nah, having air conditioning and not having to set it up every time is so nice.
Someone tell me how do they make the sides? How do they get the shape 😊
One of the better home-built trailers that I have seen on YT. All the framing members' were pocket screwed glued and tattooed. Actually better than a lot of the factory-built ones.
Thank you! We try to do our research to do it right.
Excellent work. If I am ever going to take this on, this will be my go to. Excited for part 2.
Thank you! We plan to launch part 2 next Thursday. And let us know if we can help get you started! You won’t regret it.
Very well done guys.👍 you make a great team.
Beautiful work. I think down the road when I sell my RTT I'm going to go this route.
How am I just now seeing this? I’m in wheelchair and so rather build mine then pay stupid high price for one. Thanks sharing this video!! I’m trying to find a trailer least 5ft wide 10-12ft long and do this exact same thing. Awesome again thx sharing! So many ideas I have yal did! Enjoy it!!’
Did you find one
That's beautiful work. Good job :) Awesome carpentry. That idea with cutting the insulation into strips is so clever. I just love your carpentry work. Awesome.
Thank you! 🙏
What a wonderful video.....Well done !!!!!!!
Awesome! Looking forward to part 2.
Thanks for watching! It’ll be out Thursday
Thank you . I can do it now . from Saudi Arabia to you gays " thanks "
This series is great! Please put these in a play list on your channel!!!
Nice job
This is about the most useful and informational video I've ever seen on youtube period. This would actually be pretty close to my dream business! If I wasn't high lol awesome.
Great work, I love teardrops!
Thank you! So do we! Obsessed even.
Looking forward to part 2! How many of the renegade (or the vega) have you guys made now? This video makes it look so easy - which I know it’s not - that is just experience! Thanks for posting a longer video this go around. Can wait to see how you skin it! If you’re up for more editing (ha!) it would be awesome to have a voiceover. I could imagine a whole series that could go along with your plans. A lot of work, im sure … but you guys have so much knowledge on the DIY side of things. Alright, done rambling. Hope business is going well. We love your trailers and enjoy seeing your journey!
Haha no we could chat about this for hours! But We are going to be working on improving our videos for KZhead and our plans. It just takes a lot of time and focus haha
Felicitaciones... Son geniales trabajando. Consuela saber que aún no hay un robot que pueda hacer algo así.
Nice Job! Cheers from London England 👍😎🏴
some good ideas thank you, helps me with my build planning
I'm actually surprised just how simple this build actually is. This looks like a great project for me next winter. I'd love to have a nice lightweight trailer to pull behind my Ford Fusion hybrid. I have my one ton f350 for my 5th wheel trailer but just getting in the hybrid car with no destination would be great some times. Thanks.
It is very simple if you break it down into parts. We have plans to help with that. Otherwise just plan it out in phases. It can be finished in a couple months.
That thing would probably surprise you at what it was at the end they're putting a lot of material in that thing it's going to be strong there's no doubt but I believe it's going to come in on the heavy end check into some lighter white alternatives if you're wanting to keep the weight down
Very nice Builds I really like those little Trailers. One thing I recommend a Battery operated Caulking Gun those work very well and put out consistent Caulk or Glue
I've built a lot of heavy-duty trailers and some long enclosed but never a teardrop, odd since as a young guy I spent a summer in one panning for gold with my stepdad... maybe that's why? LOL But I have to say that looks so cute and light it would be a breeze to drag around the country now that I'm old and retired. Looks fairly easy and ya don't need a lot of shop for the build. Where's the plans at that you mentioned? by the way it's great your wifes helping and being a partner with you, you're a lucky man. I would like to see how much room you have for sleeping. And don't forget to mention your height. great video.
Thanks for checking us out. The plans are on the website wandertears.com/diy-plans. If you have an Instagram or Facebook account look us up there. We make a post every day about teardrop life and recently did a little video on my height and how I fit. I’m 6’2” and fit perfectly.
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You could build one cheap using a harbor freight bolt together trailer as a base. Or spend a little more for a light trailer from a big box hardware stores.
What do you use for Siding in your builds?
@@kdrapertrucker I’ve seen a lot of these, and it seems like a great idea to get an aluminum open trailer as a platform. Steel is heavy, and rust never sleeps. You don’t want it to fall apart in 3 years.
Fine job!
Fantastic!
Very nice, and you have a The Hub shirt on. I'm going there this weekend.
Hey! Your video just got me in trouble! My wife wants one "exactly like that" Your work is admirable! You two are such a great team! You've got yourselves two new subscribers. I'll show you what we build or what I wind up buying... 😆
Haha that’s awesome! And thank you. We do sell these campers, and also sell the plans to do it yourself. So… your wife CAN have one of these. Check out the website wandertears.com
Wow 🤩👏👏good job man you'r genius I enjoyed watching you make it 👌🌹🌹🌹
Nice workshop
Great video! Thanks. I live in the same area as you guys.
About to start my own build! Thanks for making it look easy lol
Have fun!
Smart. You've had practice at stuff like this. 😄👍👍
Superb..thats a wow
That's was great to watch! Do you have a video that shows how the frame is built?
Great job ,thank you .
Thank you for watching!
so sick!!! you guys are awesome
You are one handy guy! Well done
Haha thank you!
Nice!!! Great job
Wow....very impressive.....really nice job.
Much appreciated! Thank you
Good job 👍🏻
Wow great. . . You're skill is very nice
Amazing work! What's the name of the tool that allows the screw goes crossed in the 4:20?
Perfect!!!!
wow man really amazing teardrop!
Ver nice trailer!
Sensacional! muito boa a construção!! parabéns!!!
Great build, give me new ideas !Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
I’m very impressed. 🤓
Great job guys, waiting for part two so hurry up. Have I missed which one you made in this video. Think I will have to adapt to put out some insulation in the walls as here in uk it’s not all sunshine.
Lol will do! It should be out next Thursday! We are going to attempt to be more consistent with content this year!
@@WanderTears what was the one you made on this video
Great job.
Thank you!
So cool! I want one!
We sell them! Check out our website wandertears.com
Sweeeet!now i wanna build one, thanx for an awesome starter vid.too the second in afew 🤘
Thank you!
amazing job
Thank you! Cheers!
esta muy bonito y todo paso a paso saludos de colombia esperamos mas videos con cosas nuevas bendiciones
NICE!
Awesome 👌
I like this one. great design and work. what's the finished weight? and have you had wood rotting anywhere over the years? thanks for sharing
Team work 👍
Who makes the plastic 90°corner holders? Are they Kreg to go with the pocket hole jig?👍🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥
Fantastic
Love the music!
Build one myself on this channel , only did it a lot different , especially the floors and installing the round edges
Great ""how to "" video !!! 👍
This is awesome but I was just curious why you didn’t put insulation before you put the outer wood down?
Bends looks like they’ll be to difficult for me. Think I’ll go for the square look. Nice job 👍
You might as well go for a square shape. If the vehicle in the video can be called a "TEARDROP trailer" then surely a square can also. 😉🤣🤣
Super joli !
Show, muito bom.
Hey guys! Love this build! It helped me understand so much of the process for building my own now. One thing I’m having trouble planning… how did you cut out the holes for the cabinets so cleanly? Trying to figure out how to do that without a cnc.
Just use a scroll blade on a jigsaw. It’s a thinner blade that allows you to make tighter turns. Take your time to follow the lines!
Also, what did yal cover it with at the end? Sheet metal or? And what is the plastic I see? Any info make it easier thanks looks great!!!! Bad ass
Just wondering how do you like it and is there anything you would add to it if you were going to make another one
Great video! Rally enjoyed it! Neat end product. I think Johny cash song...one piece at a time would have been a better music choice 😆
I wish i can do this kind of project in the future
7:41 why do you use pocket holes on one side, but not on other side of the blocking between the hatch spars. Is the ply wood prone to split when you drive screw into the "end grain"?
Did you take any steps to waterproof the floor? I'm planning to build on an existing trailer with a wire mesh floor. What would you suggest to put down before plywood?
What's the build cost and do you have plans? Especially for the sides and design
Cool
cool build…feisty music…reminds a tad bit of New England hailing, Indie band - - ECHO & DRAKE…
Amazing job. Question on why no insulation in the hatch? Weight? Has it affected temps at all?
Thank you. No, It hasn’t affected temps in the cabin at all. And it’s a separate area from the mattress, we didn’t see the point in insulating it.
What A nice Build, your a good craftsman... One thing i dont understand about Y'all who build these out of plywood? Why Dont you use a good primer sealer for the exposed areas to water and the environment. It will last so much longer....
My toxic trait is thinking that if they did this in a 9 minutes sped up video it’s gotta only take me like what, 5 hours?
Could you please tell me how much the materials cost to build each of your diy campers based on your plans? Thank you
Can you use these plans for a longer trailer than what you used?
What kind of teardrop camper build would you recommend for a hot tropical weather like Costa Rica? It has to be something light, that is basically a fridge to have an ac with propane or gas, and it also has to withstand heavy rains. What is the best option for the body of the camper. Epoxy Fiber with a foam or some sort of Styrofoam and a light wood or aluminum inside? I was thinking I only need it to be rigid on the outside so i could use something light to give it the finish for the inside, but not sure if that s a good idea. Thanks!
This is so funny last week I went to a wood working store in Ottawa Canada called Lee valley and I purchased a book on tear drop camper build and now I’m watching your video I love it thanks for sharing great job congratulations
Will this work with the northern tool 5x8 aluminum trailer?
Brilliant work! I’m a design and tech teacher in a school in Scotland and would love to do a project like this. What thickness of aluminium sheet do you use to ‘skin’ the plywood?
Yeah it definitely is a great experience. We use .040 all around. Sometimes .050 on the roof.
Wow!!!!!
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