Building a CAMPER FOR MY SNOWMOBILE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video I convert the bike camper I made last fall into a practical and beautiful teardrop camper for my snowmobile. I also build an efficient lamp oil heater from an old 50 caliber ammo can and some copper pipe to the heat the camper 25°c over the outside frigid temperature. I weld some brackets to mount skis on the original frame of the camper. Then I go camping for a full day and night to test the new snowmobile camping setup while doing some asmr fire-building, cooking and bushcraft.
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Maybe weld a small triangle plate underneath where the weld broke 🤫👍👍👍
Man, the things I'd do to be able to strap that trailer to my arcticat sabercat 900 overbore and rip it down a lake at 122mph.
Maybe it's a good idea to add a folding chair in the combination, then you can sit while eating. Also I think that you lose a lot of heat with the current set up, there is much potential.
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I feel like you are going to make a version to pull with the car on that trailer.🤔
I am an 80 year old grandmother that doesn’t know how to build anything. I was bored and looking through TH-cam and came across this.
I have to admit it was a great watch.
and fun.
I have one small suggestion I don’t know if it’ll work or if it will help you.
Nobody likes getting up for any reason in the middle of the night. So you know how much fuel
you need for your lamps overnight.
Why not build a metal pan almost like the fire box you made but much smaller that you could fit both of the wick holders on top, that will hold a full night’s fuel?
My reasoning is that you room on the bottom and if you position wick holders spaced evenly, the added room around the base will accommodate the extra fuel needed.
you are not old i be no trying to be rude
Next video he'll be converting it so he can pull it with his SeaDoo
Haha summers coming 😜
A mini camper boat......
hahahaha. now that’s funny.
@@DrewBuildsStuff Now you absolutely have to give that a try.
Drew says, hold my beer.
The calendar shot on the back of the snowmobile had me laughing! Thanks for putting in the funny moments! And a big thank you for mentioning A Better Tent City. I see a similar issue in my city and hadn't heard of them before.
Thanks for watching!!
I love watching you make things. Inventive, never over-the-top stupid, funny and très Canadian. Making me proud to be a Canuck 🇨🇦
Cool
As with your other videos, it was really cool watching you modify your camper. You make it look quick and easy and I know it isn't, so you really have a talent for it. You're competent in so many areas -- carpentry, plumbing, steelworking, mechanics, electrical -- wondering if you are self-taught. Regardless, really great work and fascinating to watch! And your videos are to the point with no fluff -- quite a welcome contrast from other content on TH-cam. Nice easter egg!
Thanks David, appreciate the comments!!
22:37's gonna be available soon as a poster, right? 😀
I sure as hell hope so! 😍
Well done Sir! So much content packed into one video, but it didn’t feel rushed, delivered in such a calm manner.
Inspiring! A+ 👍
I love it !
The only thing that bothered me as a winter camping enthusiast are the boots left outside.
The boots can go into a good plastic bag in the camper with you then no cold shoes in the morning or when nature calls..
nicely done. the project adaptation, the edit, the shooting, and the music. nicely done drew. love your work. just three comments, for modifications. 1.) i might be wrong on this one, but I think the feet of your stove will still transmit heat to the wood that they’re sitting on. i’d suggest some kind of heat-shield for the feet so that you don’t burn down your new home. 2.) shocks. those skis need shock absorbers. otherwise you’re just asking for trouble. 3.) if I were you that second weld that you had to do because the connection to the ski mobile was poorly done to hold connect the ski mobile to camper, that could have been avoided if you had added top and bottom braces to the connector. I was thinking this even on the first build that the connector was too damned weak and flimsy. I was right. Sadly. Fortunately due to the durability of the camper and the frame, nothing too terrible happened. however, if I were you, I’d go back to that weld and add a top and bottom brace to that point. so that that piece never comes apart again. Other than that, nicely done project sir. nicely done.
adding shocks is a great suggestion.
yeah same i soon as i saw in the intro how that camper just flew up, I knew there weren't any kind of shocks
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Given the 7 BTU output of those candles, I bet the feet are cool to the touch.
@ Shocks, alternative intake to pull inside air, and don't rush the welds - you should be damn near burning through when it's right.
Don't ask me how I know!
You won me when you helped the homeless.
be careful with the tempered glass panel, whilst they are okay for short term use, repeated exposure will weaken its temperature tolerances
It's not tempered glass. Tempered glass can't be cut or drilled without turning into a 1000 pieces
Your videos just get better and better. Great work Drew. It's amazing to see you continue to learn, adapt, and refine your techniques.
Talented AND a humanitarian? What more could you ask for? Beautiful!!!
If you swap the intake and output ports on the heater, and extend them to the upper and lower extremes of the interior, you can make the air mixer and heater the same element
The only issue I foresee doing is if the fan stops working, the heat would rise and if hot enough, melt the fan; this could be tested though without a fan connected to see what the temps are.
You know how to live life, man. I think it's time to give me the old cabin :D
That’s a really cool conversion, nice work. Couple little things to add, you should use washers on the ski mounts because the nuts will wreck the aluminum over time. As well that’s not tempered glass, it would’ve broken when you cut it.
And instead of a 50 cal ammo box try a 556 box
Make an small window gutter for the water Wich condensed
Next up: Drew launches his own calendar line.....
Excellent "beefcake" clip young man... Now to wait for the calendar... lol 😉
Hi Drew, so happy to have found your channel. I enjoy watching your builds. You’re very talented with your construction and also with your video skills. It’s also great to see a nice Canadian boy putting some content out there on TH-cam that is usually dominated by the US. Keep up the good work my friend.
Thanks for watching Graham!
You'll be making a two person-sized camper to pull from your golf cart. No, I take that back. You will build a camper that allows you to stow your E-bike to go on the hard top with. Amazing build. With the equipment you used to make your ski adapter, what would it cost to buy or make them? I love people who are so resourceful and innovative! I have welded with an arc welder, but no longer have one, nor those chop tools. Love the stove, and the songs on the video too!
I'm surprised you don't have hell of a lot more subs, everything is top notch - the editing, sound recording, cinematography and craftsmanship (heck of alot better than many people can manage, myself included). Not to mention educational too as I've learnt a few things that will help me with my own diy projects already just by watching three of your videos - this one, the gaming simulator and the build prior to to converting the TV windows into a gaming PC.
Thanks a bunch, Earth 🌎
For sure! ❤
@@DrewBuildsStuffEarth 🌎
1.15M I'd say that's pretty good 💯
Just the most Canadian thing ever!❣
The feeling i get whilst watching your videos is indescribable. You’re so entertaining and make me feel so warm inside. Thank you :)
I would add a 3rd piece to create a triangle at that very front end of the frame -- would be a lot stronger and reduce the stress on that single angle. :)
I would Love to have such a Cool Camper. I love how much Efort you put in you Builds! thanks for the good Content.
Little trick, since you have a power bank, you can get "electric bed warmers" they are heating blankets you lay on.. they are often lower power then electric blanekts with more control of how hot they get and the ability to ignore shutoffs. you place them UNDER you and the blankets. so they would work great in an application like this.
also... there's something called the SNOWCOACH MVP by equinox. They are 2.8m long, 1.2m wide and high. and have a 700lb load cap. they come with the ability to mount an electric heater, battery, interior lights, etc. and are convertable from ski running to be towed by a snowmobile, to ATV wheels to be pulled by a quad.
Larger and heavier then yours they can be used for pulling passangers, but also can mount stretchers inside... so they would easly be convertable to an ATV + snowmobile camper too.
Absolutely brilliant Drew! I watched the whole video with a big smile on my face. I love your ingenuity - and your humour! 🙃
the pose on the snowmobile, I cant!! haha
lol working on my future calendar
Oh wow! Love your idea of towing your teardrop camper not only with your bike but with your snowmobile, awesome.👍
Enjoying the music and discussion/overview of the builds. Really cool to see!
Awesome build!!! My favorite part was the posing on the snowmobile, though. LOL.
Lol getting ready for my calandra line
@@DrewBuildsStuff I'll buy one no joke. lol
@@DrewBuildsStuff I'd buy one!!!
@@Richardbreath I'll grab my calendar when its' released.
A very nice conversion from the wheels to skis, hope to see the pontoon version soon! Something you might consider adding for the snow/water version would be a bolt on shelf covering the frame extensions. Strap a couple of fuel cans on each side to extend your range. I definitely agree with some other posters about adding a gusset where the tow bar makes the bend up to the hitch. Regarding your ammo can heater, take a look at a video series from "The Outsider" for his winter snowmobile camper. Oh yeah, that ammo box was for 5.56 (.223 caliber) NOT for 50 cal.
Awesome job and life in the woods! Great pleasure to watch.
Wow that mini furnace is amazing!!!! You are a genius. As an avid winter camper in Canada, I need this for my minivan camper!! Thx for sharing
Nice heating solution. Also a good idea would be to paint inside as well, since when you breathe the humid air will soak into wood in winter. And please get a vise for drilling holes into column shapes instead of holding it with your feet.
I mean, this channel just does what it says on the tin. Drew Builds Stuff... and he damn well does, bloody very well I might add, awesome stuff, Drew! Can't wait for the next one! 👍👍
Jack of all trades ...love the camper ..steak looked delicious !!
Fantastic build, I'm so jealous of how a great looking camper system can be made with such basic construction practices.
Great stuff Drew! Always fun and interesting
This Is some seriously good content with very high production value. I honestly don't know how you don't have more subs!
So beautiful. Wish I had just a fraction of your skills.
I hate to be told NO! I love how you just come up with ideas and you pounce on them and the way you explain everything is so simple. I love the campers I was going to get into vanlife or truck camping but now I would love to camp with one of those campers behind my truck.❤
That is incredible! Such a cool build!
looks awesome man, this series is awesome, been watching since the first episode. i'd love to see a cooler mount on the front or back in the next episode 👌
You could beef this up and mass produce it for e-bikes, mopeds, motorcycle, and snowmobile. Ice fishing in this would be a blast!
Fun experiences, thank you
I am really impressed by your channel :)
You have inspired a few guys here in Sweden!
One of my friends started to build a similar "bike house" as you built (after I showed him your video).
Keep up the good work!
Ska du dela resultaten när vintern kommer?
So, I had a discussion with my son over the design. He wondered why it was so small (narrow) and posited that it's for solo camping, but wondered where your wife would sleep. I agreed that that was probably a good thesis and an excellent caveat. Then we got into physics. He suggested that a small space is easier to heat, which I had to agree with. Then I explained how larger internal volume leads to larger surface area and smaller comparative heat-loss. This was a little harder to explain so I had to make a practical demonstration (thanks, Yr 11 Biology teacher Mr Dick) and now he wants to know if I'm such a genius why we aren't rich.
So, thank you Drew, for some true family quality time.
I love watching you build things!
Enjoyed your conversion, to winter use, of your camper. Living here in Florida, I had to put on a sweater as I watched. Can't imagine sub zero temps.
I really like your approach to the ammo box heater. I've been interested in finding a small back up heater for my camper. This might fit my needs with some adjustments to your design. Really making me think. I've watched a few videos on ammo box heaters. Another great video. Always enjoy your videos.
Here I am in Zimbabwe heavily enthralled by your workmanship, not that I'll ever need skis in my neck of the woods.
Maybe he will make one with an ac, sorry if I'm being stereotypical, I just think Africa is hot, is it true?
@@Heythebrodyboy You'll notice, I said I wouldn't need skis in Zimbabwe. However if I was in Lesotho, I would. Africa is huge with a wide variability in weather and the only continent with ski resorts on both hemispheres.
Clever man right there!!!!!!Love how you modified it to be all season's. Great Job!
I love your videos! Makes me wanna get out there and make something. Then I remember I have zero building skills 🤣
I mean, at some point Drew also started with zero building skills
@@precumming Fair point 😀 gotta start somewhere
Don't forget the teeny tiny bit of detail, 💸
Your channel is rapidly becoming one of my favorites. In terms of building/constructing items, I am no where near your level. In fact, I am way below (don't do welding). Otherwise, I am picking up a few tips. Thanks. For me, your channel is educational and entertaining. Keep up the good work.
wouldn’t want a little heat fans it going top of the stove work as well?
Awesome man! Thought about doing this a few years ago for missions up here in Alaska, cool to see someone jump on it!
great job. it makes me happy to know you donated to the homeless in your area. it's a worthy cause.
Thank you Linda!
Great vid! I left Colorado a few years ago and moved to Texas. I have lived in snow my entire life minus the last 3 years. I miss it a lot. I am not sure how this connected with me in that way, but it did. Maybe it is the freedom in your video and getting away and out in the elements. I never cared about the snow or cold. Now that I don't have it I miss it dearly. This was a great and relaxing mind trip for me. Really great project and adaptation of the skis for winter use.
I pretty much have that exact wire-feed welder (Lincoln) and it has done 10+ spools through it over the years. MANY things have been made and fixed. I will never not use it, lol.
I remember when you did the trailer build, both of them. Great trailers, especially 2.0 . Now this was fun to see you do. Can't help but wonder if you might for next year improve the suspension by allowing some up and down movement to smoth thigs out a bit. The heater you made works fine. However I think one of those small diesel furnaces that are very affordable would be the way I would go. Lots of options there. Anyway great video. Have a great day 🌞.
Use Kevlar for wicking material. Cotton wicks require more adjustment as they burn away.
Excellent work and a fun video as usual, Drew. All the best to you from Montreal.
Great conversion! I've been binging your stuff. Really appreciate the effort and creativity.
I'm curious what your background is. Seems like you may have an engineering background?
You should include eye candy in every video.
Loved how you included the actual camping trip, I loved seeing the build in action
If you ever make any future modifications to this would love to see you add like suspension or something that way everything inside doesn't get jostled around so much
Nice modify to the camper and the clever heater setup. Also nice to see you used a carbon monoxide detector as well...just in case. Thumbs Up!
Perhaps rather then taking out the heater for the summertime you could make an "A/C" that would fit in its place. I don't know how warm Canadian summers are but where I live 104°F (40°C) summers are pretty common.
Probably the best build and best camping video I've ever seen, thank you!
Love how you carefully built that elaborate fire pile with cross-hatched sticks and kindling and then just doused it with lighter fluid anyway 😆 "I can. I just don't want to."
shirtless calendar merch when?
You are probably not getting a lot of the heat from those small copper pipes. You could try 2 large cpu coolers attached outside and inside touching each other with some thermal paste at the top of that box. It would absorb and transmit more energy and it could just be added onto the current setup.
Actually, he could use thermal generators to recharge the solar unit battery!
@@garychandler4296 I have enjoyed this little series a lot, even though for the cost you could have a nice vacation once a year.
The heat in the box will still heat the camper. It will transfer through the steel walls. Though I would want more heat and not to wake up in the middle of the night to get it going again. I would prefer a propane tank and burner. But this was a simple approach.
Bravo,Bravo,Bravo. Great idea Drew,great video.. thanks.. ☃☃👍👍
Sheetmetal girl from London Ontario! Love your style 🤙 Kudos for the exposure for Waterloo’s better tent city ❤
Thanks for Watching!
@@DrewBuildsStuff where abouts in Canada are you?
I was wondering if you think you might need tension springs pulling up on the front of the ski's preventing a "fold-Under" if you should accidentally get airborne going over a rut.
Snowmobile centerfold! LOL
Really happy you detailed your oil heater in the video. I'm planning on building something similar for the bike and plan on using it early spring and late fall.
What a skill set Drew has. And, he can cook too! My husband couldn't build a bird house from a kit. Thanks for sharing!
We all have our own skills haha
Poor guy hit the biggest elevation change in all of Saskatchewan
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LOL the shot of you laying on the snow mobile shirtless. Made me spill my coffee ☕️. Hahaha. Legend. New subscriber here . Keep it up
Haha thanks for watching!!
@@DrewBuildsStuff as many new subscribers. I'm now going back through videos. You have been busy. Brilliant content. 👏
I think this is brilliant! And I love the stove! I was glad to see the fire extinguisher and detector go into the camper. I worry about that kind of thing.
So cool. I'd use one to sleep out on the trails one night or even go on a tour with one!
Use me as a voting button for more shirtless Drew!
Haha providing something for everyone
22:40 🤨
Pretty impressive to see the little oil furnace reaching over 60 degrees F!! Well done! Zip~
Brilliant concept, can't wait to see how you improve it. Thanks for sharing 💚 🌍
Great job, Drew! I do envy your ability to go camping with basic transportation requirements at a moment's whim!
There are these thermal electricity chips I think they are seebeck chips. You can mount them to the outside of the heater and they will generate electricity to power your fans
Great job and a great build Drew. You are very lucky to have snow.
This is what my favorite build so far the hulk a thing anyway but I would definitely recommend building a small half the size of the camper towards the top luggage rack out of aluminum of course so when you're sleeping at night you can keep your cooler and stuff up high away from critters
Holy vintage Yamaha SS440!! I was working at a Yamaha shop when they were introduced. Great job on the camper conversion! Using your camper as a mobile recording studio to record the background music is a nice touch. Well done!
A fine video...entertaining on several levels, like any good program should be. Particularly pleased with the audio segment, created and produced right there in the wee camper itself. Well done!
Sometimes I wish I wasn't a freaking giant. Everytime I see a cool idea for a build I realize it has to be three times the size. Awesome camper bud
Drew you're a national treasure ❤️🍁
Are you suggesting he should be buried? LOL!
Great build indeed! I need one of those now! For the heater using multiple pipe may help grabbing more heat even a little fan at the top. Stay warm! Cheers!
INGENIOUS! Very versatile and well made! Congrats!!!👏👏👏
You should make some window covers to keep lost if heat from the windows it would make it much more cozier
That Drew always thinking. God bless you!
Very cool! The candle heater is awesome
I like to think I’m pretty clever and handy, but folks like you just blow my mind with what you are able to build. Thanks for uploading!
When you're cooking outside, you should use a wok & have a mid-size pot & glass cover for cooking real meals.
Love the heater idea!