Hi im Leonardo from South Africa. VERY EXCITING. EVERY SINCE I BUILT A UTILITY TRAILER I WAS HOOKED. STARTED NOT KNOWING MUCH BUT LEARNT AS I WENT ALONG. NOW I EVEN BUILD MOBILE , FOOD, REFRIGERATOR TRAILERS FOR CUSTOMERS. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
I think one of the things I liked the most about your video is your caster idea. I was contemplating the height restrictions to house in my garage a while back. With the trailer being about 2 feet from the ground I would have been restricted to a six foot ceiling at best. I was thinking of taking air out of the tires. But by using casters I can save a good deal of space. I also think the thing I like most is your part 9 video when you use that jig to make the screw holes. Although it is pricey it looks like a big time saver and good for quality control. thanks again
Another option you may consider (saw this on another video) besides the casters... the person used a 1/4" steel plate cut to a small wheel. Drilled holes in it for the lug bolts, removed the wheels and tires, and installed his tiny steel wheel. Brought the trailer down within an inch or two from the garage door. Then when he is ready to travel, jacked it up, remove steel wheels, and replaced with wheels and tires. Looked like it worked very well! One of the benefits of using casters though, is you can move it around in the garage pretty easy! :) Gotta say, love that pocket jig! Makes drilling a snap! Thanks for stopping and watching!! Cheers!
Thank you for producing this excellent video tutorial. I am considering building a trailer chassis in 50mm (2") square box section steel and yours (apart from the size) is almost exactly what I picture it to be like. I particularly like your making the main beam a 75mm x 50mm (3"x 2") and the fitting of steel gusset reinforcements. I intend to build a Slidavan on the chassis, which when fully completed should weigh around 600 lbs including the chassis it sits on. Your build looks superb and I look forward to seeing it completed. Subscribed.
Thank you Luchi, I appreciate that very much!! Reckon I must be doing something wrong, not many people watching.... that's okay though, I am having a lot of fun in the making, and hoping to help others along the way! Thank you for stopping by!!
I owe you a huge THANK YOU!!! I have wanted to build a camper for a long time. Your videos have been extremely helpful! I have never built one before and your encouragement to go for it really helped me to get started.I would like to send you pictures of my progress but I don't see how to do that so if you have an email or something that I can send them to I would love for you to see them. Thanks again! you have been a tremendous blessing!!!
Thank you Michael! I really appreciate your comment! Glad to be of help! I can't wait to see what you have started... that is so cool! My email address is: batman97741@gmail.com Wishing you the best on your project!!
OregonBatman, thanks very much for your video and for mentioning the dimensions of your steel tubing and the frame. Can you post a link to the other TH-camr you mention at the beginning who also shows how to build a trailer? Thanks again!
Thanks singler3360... actually, I can't remember the video I watched about the trailer frame. Easy enough to find one, just do a search on YT and I am sure you will find what you need! Thanks!
Amazing videos! I'm looking attentively for every detail. The slides show some steps taken, but I have some questions regarding the thickness of the wooden floor, quantity of plywood, insulation and its painting. Are there more videos showing these details ? I plan to start mine stiil this year. Such information will help me a lot.Thank you in advance!
Thank you Carlos! I didn't actually start videoing the project until later, so I missed out making videos of the floor and the framing. I used 2 x 2 for the framing of the floor with 1/4" plywood top and bottom. I used about 5 sheets 4 x 8 for that. The insulation was 1-1/2" rigid foam, about 3 sheets 4 x 8. I coated the bottom with Rustoleum oil base paint. One primer coat then the top coat in black. The top floor has a vinyl flooring over it, and built the cabinets over it. Only thing I would do differently is use 1/2" plywood for the top of the floor. That would make it a lot more solid.... but, I was trying to keep it light as possible. Appreciate you stopping by!
Thank you Dana! I used 1 x 3 doubled up to make a 2 x 3 and added a slight curve to the top. so the center is 3" thick and the ends are 1" thick. Keeps the water off! :) Thanks for watching!
Did you do all the welding yourself? I apologize if you had already mentioned this, but where can one find the actual metal material to make the trailer foundation?
Hi there! I purchased all of the metal at a local steel mill (Swift Steel) and had a friend do all of the welding. Always good to know someone with a little skill you don't have! :) Do a little Google search for a local steel mill in your area, you might find something close.
Torsion Axles are nice on the highway but after a couple years of back roads or washboard gravel roads you may be replacing it. A pot hole at 35 + mph on either side will leave you wishing you had a standard axle and leaf springs as well . My experience is that they get a little squirrely if one side or the other is jolted a little more then normal . I hope you dont have the same type of experience I had with them . I had enough after 2 broken torsion axles in 3 years . Almost $400 in having the trailer towed by flatbed 41 miles home and another $380 buying a replacement axle the first time . And then the replacement axle failed just over a year after the first and I swapped to standard axle and leaf springs and havent looked back.
Wow... that is rough. I hope I don't experience anything like that. I'll be watching for wear as I travel. I will keep this in the back of my mind, and if something starts to fail... then leaf springs it will be! Thank you for the input, much appreciated!
Hi I enjoy your travel build videos. I am also looking to build one and had two quick questions.1. Did you put some undercoating or protection under the outsde would that is exposed to the elements, such as under the wheel wells. 2. Do you have to put some plastic material between the stud walls and the inside skin to keep moisture out. I have seen it done in home buiding and was not sure why no one seems to use that moisture barrier? Thank you
Hey FixmyToyota!! Thanks for the question! For the bottom, I used Rustoleum paint. I coated with a Rustoleum Primer, and two coats of Rustoleum Black. With that... I'm hoping for a good seal! For the wheel wells, I used a spray on bed liner coating, that seemed to work pretty well... although, I may give it a couple more coats before I hit the road. Thanks again!
Great video. I have been thinking of doing this myself. Quick question. I am concerned about wood rot of the flooring from exposure underneath. Did you protect it in anyway?
Awesome! If you have an idea.... start on it, you will be finished sooner! :) I used Rustoleum for the bottom of the trailer. One coat primer, two coats of black. There is also another good product to use: Herculiner Bed Liner paint. This will help protect your wood! Hope that helps Robert, thank you for watching!
@CarolDuvall Hi Carol! Great question... One thing I would do differently would be to make the wheel wells larger to accomodate larger wheels and tires. I locked myself in by designing the trailer around 13" wheels... would have looked better with 15's. The final weight was right at 2000 pounds, so I upgraded axle to 3500#. I am in Central Oregon, about 43 miles north of Bend Oregon. Thanks for checking it out! Cheers! al
Just one question? Why aren't you using springs instead of a direct attachments to the wheels. Surely the trailer will bounce around all over the place because it gives a hard ride. Just asking
Hi Leonard! The axle that I am using is called a torsion axle. It is like an independent suspension. The axle tube itself has a rubber bushing that absorbs the shock. Actually is a very smooth ride.
Very nice build, I'm in the process of building one myself. How does the solid mount axle do over bumps? I was gonna use one like that on mine but I was worried it would beat the hell out of the camper lol.
Thank you OneGuy!! Not sure if I would use a solid mount axle.... might have to stop along side the road to pick up all the pieces of your trailer after it gets beat to death!! LOL! I would definitely use some springs under it to absorb some of that shock.
Very nice work. Thank you for taking the time to document and upload all of these parts. I’m going to enjoy watching and learning from it. I’m in the process of building a trailer, and started using google sketchup for the design and schematics. Any thoughts on sketchup vs Rhino?
Thanks for tuning in Abin! Wish you the best on your build... it is going to turn out great! I have never used sketchup, but have seen some work others have done with it... just like most things, the best tool to use is the one you have! Once you have the basic idea down on paper, the rest comes as you are building, and of course... your ideas will change a little bit too. I just happened to have the Rhino program, works much like Autocad. They are expensive, and probably overkill unless you are creating blueprints. Shetchup should work just fine! Thank you for stopping by!
OregonBatman , thank you for the reply. The style I have in mind is on a 5x8 frame. Kitchen/Galley in the back and a bed that can converts to a sofa on the inside of the camper. I haven’t gone through all the videos yet, so pardon me if I’m asking something you covered in one of those... did you have plans to add a fridge? For my build, I plan on using an ARB Fridge Freezer (which I currently have set up as a camp kitchen in the back of my wrangler). I found it extremely efficient on power consumption and can double as a fridge or a freezer.
Hey Abin, sounds like you have a great floor plan in mind! The ARB Fridge will be a great addition to your build and will definitely use less power. I won't give it away yet about a fridge in my trailer, but if you continue to watch... :) Happy building my friend, hope you post some video as you progress! Cheers!
This is great, thanks! I've just started on building my own. I found a 6x8 trailer on craiglist, rated for #3500 in good condition for a steal at $200. Only thing is, it's made of 5 inch C form steel, and it's HEAVY. I'm planning to draw up my floor plan and take out most of the overbuilt steel components. Not going to be hauling cars, afterall. Could you link some of the folks you used on youtube as reference? that would greatly expedite my build!
That is awesome! You'll have a good foundation to build on for sure! I don't really have any videos I used for reference... I just did a search for the topics I was interested in and watched as many as I needed to see how something was done. Other than that... I winged it. :)
@@OregonBatman I am looking to build a travel trailer I can pull with my van. Can you tell me how much your weighs. And send me a list of the supplies you used. My email address is tbarkb@gmail.com
What an amazing series! Step by step DIY trailer build. Why don't you have more views and subs? I'm going to turn everyone I know onto this channel. You should have thousands of subs.
Thank you for watching Michael! The version I use (and continue to use) is actually version 2. Probably had it for about 15+ years. I purchased it as a student in Naval Architectural Design back in the day! :) Never did upgrade... I hear Google Sketch (sketchup?) is pretty good, never tried it though. The programs they have today are really good.
Nice work I plan on building a camper trailer soon video # 2 was awesome got 40 to go lol my question is what size of wood did you use for the framing on the side walls 2x1 or 3x1
Hey Franky! Thanks for watching!! I used 1x2 and double them up to make 2x2 for the framing. I used Douglas Fir wood glued together. Made for a solid frame. You could save a little money and cut down the weight by just using 1x2, that should work just fine as well. Wish you well on your build! Hope to see pictures of your progress! Those 40 videos should go by pretty fast! LOL!
Hi monocorp... he has a TH-cam channel but never posted anything on it, which is a shame, because he created a masterpiece! We correspond via email. His channel name is (charlevoix) I believe. He lives in Canada. Wish I could give you more, but until he posts a video, no one will see his trailer. He did an amazing job!
Unfortunately... I am no welder! Although the longevity migweld is capable of handling 3/16 steel... it may not be able to handle a very big project. For smaller welds and projects, I think it may be just fine.
Glad you stopped by to watch Johnathan! Thanks! You'll get it done for sure! A little bit here, a little bit there... and BOOM! You'll be camping soon! Keep at it sir... thanks again for watching!
@@OregonBatman how to your like the 2000lbs axle preform? I thinking order one replace my current leafs spring on my 5x10 cargo trailer because I not carry anything heavy than 1000lbs
Well sir... I'm no welder, straight up! Paid a guy at work to do the welding. He used (I believe) a Miller wire feed welder..... did an excellent job! Told him what I needed, gave him the blue prints I made, and he delivered! Might have him do the welding on the next trailer! :)
Hey Maurice! It will definitely pay off to use a little elbow grease. I would recommend starting out with a wire wheel in a drill to remove as much of the rust as you can. Won't remove any pitting the rust might have caused, but you will get where you need to be. Use a compressor to remove all of the dust and give it a good coat of primer as soon as you can. If you take the frame down to steel and let it sit too long, it will develop surface rust and you will have to redo it . Try doing it in sections, front left, front right, then the same on the rear... you won't get as bored. LOL! Cheers!
could you not keep it outside with a cover on it? Easier to take the car out of the garage when you want to use the space than taking a trailer out, great job anyhoo well done mate
Thank you Deep South! Being single... I kept it in the garage so I could work on it any time I wanted late at night throughout the winter months. Stayed nice and dry! :)
Hi Shelia! I estimated around $5500 when finished, which was very close. The solar power, inverter, and converter put it way over that, but I am happy with the outcome! Thank you for watching!
Hello Ted, I used Rustoleum for the undercoating. Primer coat, and two coats of Rustoleum black. I will probably give it a good undercoating with a spray on bed liner before I take it for some serious use. Thanks for stopping by!
Bedliner to cover the wood on the bottom too? will it warp the wood? Also looking at a larger 16' trailer-how sound do you feel about the 2x2 lumber you used to frame up the walls? Down on the Gulf Coast we get some wind and a lot of rain. Like your attention to detail and neatness. Enjoying your work sir. Thank you
HI Ted... I don't believe the bed liner will warp the wood, it's actually pretty solid. Seen a lot of TH-camrs using the same method with no negative affects. As far as the 2 x 2 walls... I feel very comfortable. Many trailers on the market, to cut cost and lessen the weight of the trailer, use a thinner wall. Vintage trailers are a good example. In some models they will use a 1 x 3 or 1 x 2 for framing. They have held up very well through the years (with the exception of leaking!). Here in Oregon, we get some pretty good winds also. The trailer rocks a bit, but safe and sound.... thank you for watching, and the comments, I appreciate it very much! Cheers!
Hey JaguarG... thanks for the question! For the bottom, I used Rustoleum paint. I coated with a Rustoleum Primer, and two coats of Rustoleum Black. With that... I'm hoping for a good seal! Thanks again!
Hello Ryan William! The floor was made using 2 x 2 for the framing and covered with 1/4 inch hardwood each side. If I had to do it over, I would use no less than 3/8 inch each side.. or at the least, 1/4 inch on bottom and 1/2 inch on top. Thanks for stopping by!
Good tip! Only purchased these for the build... once completed, I bought some real wheels and tires to travel with, used these only for emergency spares. Thanks for checking it out!
Hi subagon, I attached those to the frame so I could take the wheels off and still be able to move it around in my garage. Works like a dolly. Thanks for the question!
Do you have to remove the tires to store the trailer in your garage? If not, why not remove the "casters"? Either way, this could be a solution for someone with a tall trailer and a short garage.
Yes sir... I remove the tires (wheels) because my garage opening is too short. I use the casters to move trailer in and out of garage. Once out of garage, I put tires back on. Plus... I am able to move trailer around in my garage, very handy!!
Ok, so what's the height inside the trailer and overall height w/ wheels attached? How many inches do you gain by removing the wheels? My garage opening is 7' (standard?) like yours. I'm looking at building a TT and keeping it in garage would be a bonus. Also, what's the link to the TH-cam guy that you mention that shows how to build trailer frames?
Hi subagon, the height inside is just under 6', and height of trailer with the wheels will be approx 102". So with the wheels off, and just sitting on casters, I can wheel it in and out of my garage no problem.... sits at just about 82" on casters. Send me a pm and I will send you the pdf of how to build the trailer by Red Wing Steel Works, or you can check out his TH-cam video th-cam.com/video/eVNpPsDMIB4/w-d-xo.html
Hey "always thinking of new ides", thanks for stopping by!! The frame is made from 2 x 2 steel tube channel, a little heavier than aluminum, but less expensive. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
Thank you Aldo... as soon as weather warms a bit, we'll be right back at it! It's been so cold, I actually saw teenagers walking around with their pants pulled up! LOL!
Yes sir... I designed the trailer and made my own blueprints. The trailer is a 6 x 12 with a inside height of six feet. The wood I used for the frames is 1 x 2 Douglas Fir, strong wood. Covered the walls with 1/4" hardwood plywood. The floor frame and ceiling frame is made with White Pine wood. Light weight and strong. Hope that helps!
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Hi im Leonardo from South Africa. VERY EXCITING. EVERY SINCE I BUILT A UTILITY TRAILER I WAS HOOKED. STARTED NOT KNOWING MUCH BUT LEARNT AS I WENT ALONG. NOW I EVEN BUILD MOBILE , FOOD, REFRIGERATOR TRAILERS FOR CUSTOMERS. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
Greetings Leonard! That is awesome! You have done an amazing job!
I think one of the things I liked the most about your video is your caster idea. I was contemplating the height restrictions to house in my garage a while back. With the trailer being about 2 feet from the ground I would have been restricted to a six foot ceiling at best. I was thinking of taking air out of the tires. But by using casters I can save a good deal of space. I also think the thing I like most is your part 9 video when you use that jig to make the screw holes. Although it is pricey it looks like a big time saver and good for quality control. thanks again
Another option you may consider (saw this on another video) besides the casters... the person used a 1/4" steel plate cut to a small wheel. Drilled holes in it for the lug bolts, removed the wheels and tires, and installed his tiny steel wheel. Brought the trailer down within an inch or two from the garage door. Then when he is ready to travel, jacked it up, remove steel wheels, and replaced with wheels and tires. Looked like it worked very well! One of the benefits of using casters though, is you can move it around in the garage pretty easy! :) Gotta say, love that pocket jig! Makes drilling a snap! Thanks for stopping and watching!! Cheers!
Thank you for producing this excellent video tutorial.
I am considering building a trailer chassis in 50mm (2") square box section steel and yours (apart from the size) is almost exactly what I picture it to be like.
I particularly like your making the main beam a 75mm x 50mm (3"x 2") and the fitting of steel gusset reinforcements.
I intend to build a Slidavan on the chassis, which when fully completed should weigh around 600 lbs including the chassis it sits on.
Your build looks superb and I look forward to seeing it completed. Subscribed.
Thank you for following along Felix!! Had to Google what a Slidavan was... looks awesome! Happy building!
I don't understand how this doesn't have more views! So mich love on this video and explanation thanks!!!!!
Thank you Luchi, I appreciate that very much!! Reckon I must be doing something wrong, not many people watching.... that's okay though, I am having a lot of fun in the making, and hoping to help others along the way! Thank you for stopping by!!
I owe you a huge THANK YOU!!! I have wanted to build a camper for a long time. Your videos have been extremely helpful! I have never built one before and your encouragement to go for it really helped me to get started.I would like to send you pictures of my progress but I don't see how to do that so if you have an email or something that I can send them to I would love for you to see them. Thanks again! you have been a tremendous blessing!!!
Thank you Michael! I really appreciate your comment! Glad to be of help! I can't wait to see what you have started... that is so cool! My email address is: batman97741@gmail.com Wishing you the best on your project!!
That's terrific buddy I look forward to watching your video
Thank you for making these videos please don't remove I'm learning from you
Thank you for taking time to watch... hope to be of some help!
OregonBatman, thanks very much for your video and for mentioning the dimensions of your steel tubing and the frame. Can you post a link to the other TH-camr you mention at the beginning who also shows how to build a trailer? Thanks again!
Thanks singler3360... actually, I can't remember the video I watched about the trailer frame. Easy enough to find one, just do a search on YT and I am sure you will find what you need! Thanks!
Amazing videos! I'm looking attentively for every detail. The slides show some steps taken, but I have some questions regarding the thickness of the wooden floor, quantity of plywood, insulation and its painting. Are there more videos showing these details ? I plan to start mine stiil this year. Such information will help me a lot.Thank you in advance!
Thank you Carlos! I didn't actually start videoing the project until later, so I missed out making videos of the floor and the framing. I used 2 x 2 for the framing of the floor with 1/4" plywood top and bottom. I used about 5 sheets 4 x 8 for that. The insulation was 1-1/2" rigid foam, about 3 sheets 4 x 8. I coated the bottom with Rustoleum oil base paint. One primer coat then the top coat in black. The top floor has a vinyl flooring over it, and built the cabinets over it. Only thing I would do differently is use 1/2" plywood for the top of the floor. That would make it a lot more solid.... but, I was trying to keep it light as possible. Appreciate you stopping by!
just amazing
thank you for your knowledge
Thank you!
Amazing job! What size of wood did you use for your roof supports? Thanks in advance
Thank you Dana! I used 1 x 3 doubled up to make a 2 x 3 and added a slight curve to the top. so the center is 3" thick and the ends are 1" thick. Keeps the water off! :) Thanks for watching!
Did you do all the welding yourself? I apologize if you had already mentioned this, but where can one find the actual metal material to make the trailer foundation?
Hi there! I purchased all of the metal at a local steel mill (Swift Steel) and had a friend do all of the welding. Always good to know someone with a little skill you don't have! :) Do a little Google search for a local steel mill in your area, you might find something close.
Torsion Axles are nice on the highway but after a couple years of back roads or washboard gravel roads you may be replacing it. A pot hole at 35 + mph on either side will leave you wishing you had a standard axle and leaf springs as well . My experience is that they get a little squirrely if one side or the other is jolted a little more then normal . I hope you dont have the same type of experience I had with them . I had enough after 2 broken torsion axles in 3 years . Almost $400 in having the trailer towed by flatbed 41 miles home and another $380 buying a replacement axle the first time . And then the replacement axle failed just over a year after the first and I swapped to standard axle and leaf springs and havent looked back.
Wow... that is rough. I hope I don't experience anything like that. I'll be watching for wear as I travel. I will keep this in the back of my mind, and if something starts to fail... then leaf springs it will be! Thank you for the input, much appreciated!
Hi I enjoy your travel build videos. I am also looking to build one and had two quick questions.1. Did you put some undercoating or protection under the outsde would that is exposed to the elements, such as under the wheel wells.
2. Do you have to put some plastic material between the stud walls and the inside skin to keep moisture out. I have seen it done in home buiding and was not sure why no one seems to use that moisture barrier? Thank you
Hey FixmyToyota!! Thanks for the question! For the bottom, I used Rustoleum paint. I coated with a Rustoleum Primer, and two coats of Rustoleum Black. With that... I'm hoping for a good seal! For the wheel wells, I used a spray on bed liner coating, that seemed to work pretty well... although, I may give it a couple more coats before I hit the road. Thanks again!
super good, sir
Thank you Rajinder! Thanks so much for watching!
Great video. I have been thinking of doing this myself. Quick question. I am concerned about wood rot of the flooring from exposure underneath. Did you protect it in anyway?
Awesome! If you have an idea.... start on it, you will be finished sooner! :) I used Rustoleum for the bottom of the trailer. One coat primer, two coats of black. There is also another good product to use: Herculiner Bed Liner paint. This will help protect your wood! Hope that helps Robert, thank you for watching!
Is there anything you would have done differently now that you have 20/20 hindsight? What is the final weight of the trailer? Where in Oregon are you?
@CarolDuvall Hi Carol! Great question... One thing I would do differently would be to make the wheel wells larger to accomodate larger wheels and tires. I locked myself in by designing the trailer around 13" wheels... would have looked better with 15's. The final weight was right at 2000 pounds, so I upgraded axle to 3500#. I am in Central Oregon, about 43 miles north of Bend Oregon. Thanks for checking it out! Cheers! al
@@OregonBatman Thanks
@@CarolDuvall You are welcome!
Just one question? Why aren't you using springs instead of a direct attachments to the wheels. Surely the trailer will bounce around all over the place because it gives a hard ride. Just asking
Hi Leonard! The axle that I am using is called a torsion axle. It is like an independent suspension. The axle tube itself has a rubber bushing that absorbs the shock. Actually is a very smooth ride.
@@OregonBatman awesome thanks. We learn everyday.
Very nice build, I'm in the process of building one myself. How does the solid mount axle do over bumps? I was gonna use one like that on mine but I was worried it would beat the hell out of the camper lol.
Thank you OneGuy!! Not sure if I would use a solid mount axle.... might have to stop along side the road to pick up all the pieces of your trailer after it gets beat to death!! LOL! I would definitely use some springs under it to absorb some of that shock.
Very nice work. Thank you for taking the time to document and upload all of these parts. I’m going to enjoy watching and learning from it. I’m in the process of building a trailer, and started using google sketchup for the design and schematics. Any thoughts on sketchup vs Rhino?
Thanks for tuning in Abin! Wish you the best on your build... it is going to turn out great! I have never used sketchup, but have seen some work others have done with it... just like most things, the best tool to use is the one you have! Once you have the basic idea down on paper, the rest comes as you are building, and of course... your ideas will change a little bit too. I just happened to have the Rhino program, works much like Autocad. They are expensive, and probably overkill unless you are creating blueprints. Shetchup should work just fine! Thank you for stopping by!
OregonBatman , thank you for the reply. The style I have in mind is on a 5x8 frame. Kitchen/Galley in the back and a bed that can converts to a sofa on the inside of the camper. I haven’t gone through all the videos yet, so pardon me if I’m asking something you covered in one of those... did you have plans to add a fridge? For my build, I plan on using an ARB Fridge Freezer (which I currently have set up as a camp kitchen in the back of my wrangler). I found it extremely efficient on power consumption and can double as a fridge or a freezer.
Hey Abin, sounds like you have a great floor plan in mind! The ARB Fridge will be a great addition to your build and will definitely use less power. I won't give it away yet about a fridge in my trailer, but if you continue to watch... :) Happy building my friend, hope you post some video as you progress! Cheers!
This is great, thanks! I've just started on building my own. I found a 6x8 trailer on craiglist, rated for #3500 in good condition for a steal at $200. Only thing is, it's made of 5 inch C form steel, and it's HEAVY. I'm planning to draw up my floor plan and take out most of the overbuilt steel components. Not going to be hauling cars, afterall.
Could you link some of the folks you used on youtube as reference? that would greatly expedite my build!
That is awesome! You'll have a good foundation to build on for sure! I don't really have any videos I used for reference... I just did a search for the topics I was interested in and watched as many as I needed to see how something was done. Other than that... I winged it. :)
@@OregonBatman I am looking to build a travel trailer I can pull with my van. Can you tell me how much your weighs. And send me a list of the supplies you used. My email address is tbarkb@gmail.com
What an amazing series! Step by step DIY trailer build. Why don't you have more views and subs? I'm going to turn everyone I know onto this channel. You should have thousands of subs.
Thanks Jayflight... I appreciate that comment! Thanks again for stopping by, and your questions! Good stuff!
What version of Rhino 3D did you use for this project?
Was it a free download or did you have to buy it?
Thank you for the Awesome videos.
Thank you for watching Michael! The version I use (and continue to use) is actually version 2. Probably had it for about 15+ years. I purchased it as a student in Naval Architectural Design back in the day! :) Never did upgrade... I hear Google Sketch (sketchup?) is pretty good, never tried it though. The programs they have today are really good.
Nice work I plan on building a camper trailer soon video # 2 was awesome got 40 to go lol my question is what size of wood did you use for the framing on the side walls 2x1 or 3x1
Hey Franky! Thanks for watching!! I used 1x2 and double them up to make 2x2 for the framing. I used Douglas Fir wood glued together. Made for a solid frame. You could save a little money and cut down the weight by just using 1x2, that should work just fine as well. Wish you well on your build! Hope to see pictures of your progress! Those 40 videos should go by pretty fast! LOL!
OregonBatman thanks for the reply yup I'm on video 16 now and thank you for the info
OregonBatman after you glued them together did you screw them together as well
LOL! Glad you are sticking with it! When you finish, hope the videos help you in your project!
I used 1-1/4" staples and stapled together, much faster than screwing!
Great video you have a new fan :)
Thank you kentuckymae!
OB, great series. Who's the TH-camr you referenced that is a great trailer builder???
Hi monocorp... he has a TH-cam channel but never posted anything on it, which is a shame, because he created a masterpiece! We correspond via email. His channel name is (charlevoix) I believe. He lives in Canada. Wish I could give you more, but until he posts a video, no one will see his trailer. He did an amazing job!
It IS cool ,i am an architect from Algéria,i am interesting to building a Travel trailer
So did you cut and weld the components of the chassis or did you have that fabricated for you?
Hi there Redfish! I had that fabricated by someone local that I work with and has a welding business from home. He does very nice work!
@@OregonBatman indeed he does do good work!
Can I weld this material with a longevity migweld 140 110 volt welder? Would it have enough power?
Unfortunately... I am no welder! Although the longevity migweld is capable of handling 3/16 steel... it may not be able to handle a very big project. For smaller welds and projects, I think it may be just fine.
Why not just try on a piece of crap?
Awesome videos subscribed to you a lot on vids to go just trying to get mine done
Glad you stopped by to watch Johnathan! Thanks! You'll get it done for sure! A little bit here, a little bit there... and BOOM! You'll be camping soon! Keep at it sir... thanks again for watching!
Is the axle come with the steel bar you weld to the frame ?
Very nice video and creative
Hi don! Yes it does. The bar is welded to the axle and can be bolted or welded to the frame.
@@OregonBatman how to your like the 2000lbs axle preform?
I thinking order one replace my current leafs spring on my 5x10 cargo trailer because I not carry anything heavy than 1000lbs
I love the torsion axle! Doesn't bounce around like leaf spring axle, each side is independent. Very smooth ride. You will like it.
Nice welds--- way better then mine and I was a Iron Worker for a few years. What did you use?
Well sir... I'm no welder, straight up! Paid a guy at work to do the welding. He used (I believe) a Miller wire feed welder..... did an excellent job! Told him what I needed, gave him the blue prints I made, and he delivered! Might have him do the welding on the next trailer! :)
hey oregon i bought a used trailer,floor some rust and frame.what would be your advise,sand it down to metal?
Hey Maurice! It will definitely pay off to use a little elbow grease. I would recommend starting out with a wire wheel in a drill to remove as much of the rust as you can. Won't remove any pitting the rust might have caused, but you will get where you need to be. Use a compressor to remove all of the dust and give it a good coat of primer as soon as you can. If you take the frame down to steel and let it sit too long, it will develop surface rust and you will have to redo it . Try doing it in sections, front left, front right, then the same on the rear... you won't get as bored. LOL! Cheers!
if you custom built the frame, why didn't you build it to the size of the camper?
Actually built the trailer for something else but changed my mind and built the 6 x 12... had to make it work. :)
I need dimensions if possible please for this and the what wood do you used for the wall is it plawood
It is a 6 x 12 trailer built with plywood walls... three sheets per side on outside walls
OregonBatman can you like to work with me in my country for building trailer business, if yes give me your contact to discuss
Did you used flux weld on axle and frame ?
I had someone weld the frame for me as I do not weld (yet)... he has a good setup with tanks and all.
could you not keep it outside with a cover on it? Easier to take the car out of the garage when you want to use the space than taking a trailer out, great job anyhoo well done mate
Thank you Deep South! Being single... I kept it in the garage so I could work on it any time I wanted late at night throughout the winter months. Stayed nice and dry! :)
What is your. Estimated budget to spend on the project
Hi Shelia! I estimated around $5500 when finished, which was very close. The solar power, inverter, and converter put it way over that, but I am happy with the outcome! Thank you for watching!
how did you waterproof the underside?
Hello Ted, I used Rustoleum for the undercoating. Primer coat, and two coats of Rustoleum black. I will probably give it a good undercoating with a spray on bed liner before I take it for some serious use. Thanks for stopping by!
Bedliner to cover the wood on the bottom too? will it warp the wood?
Also looking at a larger 16' trailer-how sound do you feel about the 2x2 lumber you used to frame up the walls? Down on the Gulf Coast we get some wind and a lot of rain.
Like your attention to detail and neatness. Enjoying your work sir. Thank you
HI Ted... I don't believe the bed liner will warp the wood, it's actually pretty solid. Seen a lot of TH-camrs using the same method with no negative affects. As far as the 2 x 2 walls... I feel very comfortable. Many trailers on the market, to cut cost and lessen the weight of the trailer, use a thinner wall. Vintage trailers are a good example. In some models they will use a 1 x 3 or 1 x 2 for framing. They have held up very well through the years (with the exception of leaking!). Here in Oregon, we get some pretty good winds also. The trailer rocks a bit, but safe and sound.... thank you for watching, and the comments, I appreciate it very much! Cheers!
What did you cover the bottom with?
Hey JaguarG... thanks for the question! For the bottom, I used Rustoleum paint. I coated with a Rustoleum Primer, and two coats of Rustoleum Black. With that... I'm hoping for a good seal! Thanks again!
What was the thickness of the plywood you used for the top and underside of the floor.
Hey George, I used quarter inch hardwood top and bottom. I would consider no less than 3/8 on top floor next one I build. But 1/4 is working well.
Thanks Batman, I used 3/4 ply on the teardrop I made. BTW So far I not found any decent RV scrap yards in Ohio
You're welcome George. Bummer on the RV salvage stores... anything good on Craig's List?
What size boards did you use for the floor and framing?
Hello Ryan William! The floor was made using 2 x 2 for the framing and covered with 1/4 inch hardwood each side. If I had to do it over, I would use no less than 3/8 inch each side.. or at the least, 1/4 inch on bottom and 1/2 inch on top. Thanks for stopping by!
@@OregonBatman And what did you use to seal the flooring? Looks like a plasty dip or rhino liner material
Robert Peruzzi used a rustoleum oil base paint. Coat of primer then black paint
@@OregonBatman sorry for the stupid question. Right after I asked I saw the post where you explained. By chance are you part of the Oregon Gambler?
Hi Robert... sorry, not part of gambler. :)
Thank you.
Bad idea running Walmart tires I have only put 10 or 20 miles on them and blowed the Walmart tires out.
Good tip! Only purchased these for the build... once completed, I bought some real wheels and tires to travel with, used these only for emergency spares. Thanks for checking it out!
What are those tiny wheels on the frame for?
Hi subagon, I attached those to the frame so I could take the wheels off and still be able to move it around in my garage. Works like a dolly. Thanks for the question!
Do you have to remove the tires to store the trailer in your garage? If not, why not remove the "casters"? Either way, this could be a solution for someone with a tall trailer and a short garage.
Yes sir... I remove the tires (wheels) because my garage opening is too short. I use the casters to move trailer in and out of garage. Once out of garage, I put tires back on. Plus... I am able to move trailer around in my garage, very handy!!
Ok, so what's the height inside the trailer and overall height w/ wheels attached? How many inches do you gain by removing the wheels? My garage opening is 7' (standard?) like yours. I'm looking at building a TT and keeping it in garage would be a bonus.
Also, what's the link to the TH-cam guy that you mention that shows how to build trailer frames?
Hi subagon, the height inside is just under 6', and height of trailer with the wheels will be approx 102". So with the wheels off, and just sitting on casters, I can wheel it in and out of my garage no problem.... sits at just about 82" on casters. Send me a pm and I will send you the pdf of how to build the trailer by Red Wing Steel Works, or you can check out his TH-cam video
th-cam.com/video/eVNpPsDMIB4/w-d-xo.html
What's the frame made from metal or aluminum?
Hey "always thinking of new ides", thanks for stopping by!! The frame is made from 2 x 2 steel tube channel, a little heavier than aluminum, but less expensive. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
video no. 24 please.welldone.
Thank you Aldo... as soon as weather warms a bit, we'll be right back at it! It's been so cold, I actually saw teenagers walking around with their pants pulled up! LOL!
Mine is 6'×6'×6'
A good compact size! Easy to tow and always ready to go! Hope you post some shots of your build. Keep goin!
A welder here! you mean to tell me that you are a guy and didn't over kill everything? hahahah I hate it when people over kill things!
True that! Hate watching videos of guys using 4 x 4's to build small projects, that is WAY overkill! :)
Can you send me file in *.dwg of drawing Travel trailer ,you are one of thé family of autocad ,welcome to thé World of design,
Hello Nouredine! Give me a little bit and I will send you a file. Thank you for stopping by to watch!
OregonBatman could you send it to me too? Please
Hi there Oscar... email me your email address. :)
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I have sent a lot of messages to the comment and you will not answer my question why
Hello Hussain! I have not seen any questions from you.... what would you like to know sir?
Thank you. I would like to know the type of wood and the beleuet used, and the dimensions, length, width and height. Thank you
Yes sir... I designed the trailer and made my own blueprints. The trailer is a 6 x 12 with a inside height of six feet. The wood I used for the frames is 1 x 2 Douglas Fir, strong wood. Covered the walls with 1/4" hardwood plywood. The floor frame and ceiling frame is made with White Pine wood. Light weight and strong. Hope that helps!
@@OregonBatman Do you use MediF walls?
No sir... too heavy. Use plywood. Much lighter.