I smiled so many times watching this, my family has about 20 years on from yours but camping memories are still fresh and last forever, thanks for the video mate, respect.
I absolutely LOVE the simplicity of this build!!!! As someone who RV’d full time for over 10 years I can really appreciate this design. If I were doing something for myself I would never even worry about anything that didn’t plug into a campground outlet. I don’t think we did any boon-docking in 10 years of full time RVing. We either plugged in or just roughed it 🤷🏼♀️
Thanks for checking out the build! I really appreciate what you said as it fits our way of camping. I believe even if I set it up for boon docking, with great solar and batteries, we'd still have trouble finding time to go camping. The little camper is just enough to keep us out of a tent. I envy your ten years of full time RV life. I lived in a car for 15 months and it wasn't a very easy thing to do, but I miss parts of it like waking up with the sun and being outdoors a lot.
I'd put luggage rack on the camper and mount the boats up there. The kids look like they had fun. Your daughter is a clone of your wife LOL. These are memories they will always have. Good job Dad!
Practice makes perfect! You’ve got a great start! I listen to a lot of videos and sometimes the person speaking can put you to sleep. I didn’t fall asleep or even take a cat nap. The kids and mom are a great add! 💖
Where ever that camp ground is, it is BEAUTIFUL. The baby is ADORABLE. I see you have another on the way. I have a Kodiak canvas flex bow 10x10 tent with extras. I camp that way, but....I have to have a real running toilet in the area. I refuse to use a make shift toilet!! No compost number, no poop bags!! I would rather dig a big hole in the ground in the woods than that. So camp grounds with toilets are my thing. I do have a shower tent with a 5 gallon bladder including the shower hose and head. Can bake the bladder in the sun or warm the water on my little fire stack. The water drains out the corners in the floor of the shower tent through meshed corners. I would never deal with a gray tank.
Watching this reminded me some summer holidays my family and I spent in a caravan. After a whole year in school, that was the closest to happiness I could imagine. We were wild, and free... Thanks for your videos!
Thanks for having a look! That really means a lot to hear that. I'm happy that you were able to make those memories with your parents and thanks for sharing.
I love your videos! If you're an apartment dweller folks don't let that stop you from camping, or very little $ for a vacation, make those memories. While I was feeling bad I couldn't take my kids to Disney Land, they just remember having spontaneous adventures. In the 2000s, I'd wake the kids up at 4am, take all the small roads to Dinosaur Valley, stopped at all night slow diners for early breakfast, checked in at 9am, they thought we were so far away. Took us 45 min to get home on the interstate. Go off season, less crowded. The best times were without tent, gear assembly, it's just a shell. But you made a hotel, I'm so impressed. These are the Good Ole Days During fire bans we brought a gadget you put this probe into water to instantly heat it up, coffee or warm wash water, works in a can of soup too. Nowadays they charge on a USB and cheap.
You'd be surprised how many parks might be near you, some areas are free but a picnic table might be all ya get. They all have season passes if you go more than 3 times a year and they're associated with parks all over. Single grandma with a toddler, reserve a cheap motel near park and just hang out in the daytime. In the '80s we'd camp in hatchback Subaru, back seats folded down to make a long bed for 3. In the'90s back of a pick up with a tarp, at dawn I woke to tornado clouds, we were out of the park in 10 minutes, honking to wake everyone up. My husband got a headache bar $20 at a garage sale & more tarps, it was perfect. He bought a used topper for $50 it was nice with windows, we used once, it became the dogs' house stored in the backyard, teens didn't fit. Cold weather we camped in Chevy Caravan put captain seats outside & covered in tarp to keep clean or left at home. One extreme coldsnap we covered the van in tarps and stayed warm all night. Muggy heat Summers we rented $20 screened in porch w/lights, electricity to plug in fan, mini microwave for popcorn or toaster oven, & picnic table inside for playing cards all night, nearby bathroom & shower at Eisenhower park $20 perfect for teens & their friends to keep an eye on them all in 1 place, tuna, beans, PB&J, Ramon, watermelon/fruit- Stopped wasting time, $ on supplies & gear after my husband died.
I enjoyed reading both of your comments as they very much reflect on the simplicity of camping in my youth as well. Thank you for sharing the tips and encouragement as so many will learn that camping with less stuff makes better stories. I have purposely designed my campers to be simple in their equipment to get the spirit of camping out of them. Your stories reminded me of one night we were tent camping along the Shenandoah river. I was a small child and it had rained a lot. It was a warm summer night. We were in a giant army green canvas tent. I literally awoke in a puddle of warm rainwater from our leaky tent. Had to scoot over a couple feet to find dry land. Thanks for sharing and for watching! It's greatly appreciated.
Dude I love your video. It’s a classic example of a father wanna give his best to his family. It’s impressive and I can feel your authentic and sincere. Thank you for your sharing 👍
I think you did a fantastic job building the camper. There's always room for improvement if you search for it. You've got a great family, and i love the crazy acting of your daughter. As long as y'all are have fun its good enough. Greetings from the Netherlands.
The camper out making awesome memories, and it is easy enough for quick trips is perfect. The rocket kept us smiling through 1800 miles, record heat, and heavy rain. It even made quite a few fellow travelers smile too. Thanks Mike!
Thanks for checking out this video, Chuck! It's good to hear from you. You guys have given the rocket a life that I may have never have. And I think that's awesome!
Glad to see you changed the AC!! It would not have worked as originally installed! My friends and I have been using a similar water heater system, but we used a submersible pump right in the heated water, and had a long meat thermometer to monitor the water temperature, and had a small tent for a shower. We were tent camping, and riding off road motorcycles and bikes, so got sweaty and HAD to have a shower! Nice looking build
You asked for painting suggestions, here goes: navy blue and white-ish. I used a whitewash then wiped it down. It was called “pickling. You apply the whitewash with a cloth, and then wipe it off/rub it in. This method allows the beautiful wood to be see-actually highlights the wood features. Paint the now brown parts of the camper navy-blue in semi-gloss. You could also paint the wooden strips white/almond in semi-gloss or whitewash/pickle them too. I enjoyed your video about making the camper, and meeting your family ❤❤❤I’m looking forward to the next project 😊
Thanks for checking out the video, and for the color suggestion. I think that would look great and I'll keep it in my back pocket incase I ever get the motivation to paint it again haha!
This was fantastic. The camper really turned out well. lol... I know you weren't all that thrilled about the brown but it looks great. You have such a cute little family too. :)
Loved to see you cute little trailer in action. Your family looked so happy--your daughter is proud of your hard work! I've been watching videos of DIY, conversions and corporations' builds. There are only a few things you don't have that they do. You said you need to have projects to do so I figure you will be adding things? Or not--you made such a wonderful vehicle already. 😃💯😄 One company bragged about those cupboards being carpeted inside all the way around--it makes it quieter as you drive down the road --the stuff inside stays put better with a carpeted bottom to the cupboard. If you ever decide to add carpeting (esp for cold weather)--unless you already did? You could use left over pieces to carpet the bottom of the cabinet. Any carpeting could be removable in summer if you wanted...let everything dry out before putting it back. Finally, there is an awning, if you find yourself without a project--and some people put little detachable awnings on each larger window (not the round ones--you have those perfect circles that block sun)--trying to keep inside temperatures down by shading the sunniest windows. It might hep to cool it with the AC if sunshine were not directly hitting it. I also saw someone have an outdoor table they attach to the side of a trailer--it slid into or onto what looked like a piece of trim, then 2 legs fit into fittings on the underside of the last 2 corners of the table top. The legs were adjustable, so that the table would be flat when attached to the trailer. Please don't take these as insults-- your trailer is perfect. It was only that you said you loved (or felt compelled to have projects?) projects...and I'd seen these ideas on TH-cam. Your trailer looked so perfect in the campground under the trees... It looked like a little home. I really liked the mountain stripes...like a logo. Your family fit so perfectly too. Thanks for sharing!
I think all of your suggestions are solid. Thank you for sharing them. I really like the table idea and the carpet makes a lot of sense. The awning would be nice if I could make it so that it would match the rustic look of the camper. Could be a fun project. Thanks for checking out our tiny adventure. I greatly appreciate it!
Loved watching the full build, the level jacks I’m looking forward to seeing set up, amazing job on the waterproofing, best tiny build I’ve seen in ages. Look forward to next update
I enjoyed the build and this follow up video. I appreciate your humbleness and your time and skill in making it all happen. God bless you and your precious family. R.J from Toronto Canada.
I think it’s a great DIY build ! The bigger axle was my concern also . Now you can add some stabilizer jacks . Then unhook on your next camping trip if you wanted! Thanks for sharing your little adventure!😁🇺🇸🇺🇸
I live in Peru 🇵🇪. I'm retired 100% disabled Vietnam Era Veteran. My son's grandmother on his fathers side has a lot of off grid land a couple hours from where we live. This would be perfect to take up there to stay in while we build. In the future it can be for visitors . We have a lot of carpenters in the family .So thanks for the directions and ideas. I think I'd go for a max air fan, and rv type windows with screens. Don't need air conditioning but for sure a heat source . I has that same toilet for many years in my van in the usa. Up on Grandma's land they use an out house. Same one for 18 years. They are just now making a new one. I need one near my bed though. thanks again ❤ from Grandma in Peru 🇵🇪
Thank you for checking out our little adventure. It's great to hear from Peru, as well. In 2017, I spent three months in Vilcabamba, Ecuador. I have a friend that lives there. I traded construction work for a free room. It was an awesome experience. Beautiful mountains and country. I wanted to go to Machu Pichu but didn't have the money to travel, so I mostly stayed local to Vilcabamba. Next time... Thanks for sharing and I wish you the best on all of your projects!
I bought a 18" extension for my small pull trailer because my trk. Has a 8' bed and a camper shell...works great...Great job Mike...I am searching for subscribing.... 😊❤...
Nice job.😊 for the bathroom window. Buy waterproof material and small flat magnetic. Inlay magnetic into the wood. Sew or glue, make a curtain out waterproof material. Sew or glue the magnetic to the material. Easy up Easy down.
Mike, love your build video, I’m going to do one of my own so appreciate all the info you include on why you used what you did and if something worked better, many thanks!
Nice looking home built camper. Have you checked the square of the camper, now that you've moved it a few times? Another question, Did or Have you considered a Mini Split AC unit? That way you can eliminate the big hole or window for the AC to hang in. Good luck
Thanks for watching and the questions. I haven't physically checked the square, but it feels incredibly solid and I don't see any signs of anything loosening. Of course, it doesn't have many miles on it yet. As for mini splits, I like them and hope to use them on larger builds in the future. They are fairly expensive and possibly far too big for a camper this size. It's really small in person and I'm not sure where I'd hide the outside unit. I have seen them used successfully in van builds, though. One of my build goals is to make the campers look as seamless as possible by hiding the hardware. Honestly, I just haven't looked into it much, but there's likely a way to hide the outside unit with a door or something, then open it while camping. It's a design challenge I'd like to take on. Thanks again!
Love from india .. your kids and wife are definitely proud of you . And i assume kids must be bragging about how their dad make a RV with his hands from scratch.❤❤ What an experience it is.. i pray you all stay happy forever ♾️🙏
Nice little camper. Something caught my eye on another channel they had a freestanding a/c heat pump tucked in a little nook and the 4 inch round ducted to the outside this looked like a clean and tidy way for heat and a/c. Cheers and good luck.
I'd sure like to know what model that is so I could have a look at it. I'm building one now and may use something different for cooling. The mini splits just seem giant in relation to the size of the camper. Thanks for watching!
I wonder if your kid brags to the other camper families that her dad built their whole camper with his own two hands. I'd consider that to be amazing, really.
Best thing about your custom build is that although it may have it's own problems of whatever kind in the future - you built it and can address it. Factory built RVs are the bane of the industry these days regarding problems - even right off the line, with service delays, parts shortages, warranty disputes, and far too many stories where people pay 150k+ for something they buy and never drive for the first year or more that they own it. Beautiful work as well, not just functional! :)
Thanks for checking out our little adventure. I used to work at an RV dealer and many units came from the factory with issues. My job was to fix popped trim, replace defective water pumps, glue down wallpaper, etc. Then prepare them for sale. It was eye opening. Still, I admire the brands and industry and recently enjoyed an RV convention. Some of the new models are incredible.
Looks like you guys will continue to create and have some great family memories in that little camper. 💞 Hey what about those peel & stick privacy sheets for the bathroom window? I think it'll be a great space saver & prevent people from seeing in all while letting light in at the same time. Maybe even put a small shelf there after for shower products? They have some really nice ones too that look like stained glass etc.
Both of those are really good ideas, and we'll likely add the peel and stick at some point. I was a little aprehensive about adding it, at first, due to it changing the way the camper would look on the exterior. I thought that grey windows would throw it off, but now I am of the mindset of just using what works. Thanks for checking out this video, too!
It should be the highest hope of any man to have a family like this and skills like these. I hope your adventurers are many my friend.
Thank you. I greatly appreciate that, and the time you spent with the video.
I love the hillbilly water heater.
It is a nice creation, isn't it ?! So simple yet it works great !
Thanks for having a look!
I love your creativity of building this cute camper for your lovely family to enjoy for many camping vacations. It is cute and functional, enjoy!
Thanks for watching our little adventure!
Beautiful craftsmanship and creativity. Lovely camper. The brown is just fine. 👏🏻
Thanks for checking out the video!
I agree it's wonderful, great job!
It's really cute that your daughter isn't camera shy. She and Cole looked like they had a great time on both trips.
Thanks for watching! She's a trip!
I smiled so many times watching this, my family has about 20 years on from yours but camping memories are still fresh and last forever, thanks for the video mate, respect.
Mike I am truly impressed.
To you Brandy and the kids… proud of you all 🇺🇸
Thanks for checking out our tiny adventure. We appreciate that a lot!
You have a beautiful family. Be sure to count your blessings.
I absolutely LOVE the simplicity of this build!!!! As someone who RV’d full time for over 10 years I can really appreciate this design. If I were doing something for myself I would never even worry about anything that didn’t plug into a campground outlet. I don’t think we did any boon-docking in 10 years of full time RVing. We either plugged in or just roughed it 🤷🏼♀️
Thanks for checking out the build! I really appreciate what you said as it fits our way of camping.
I believe even if I set it up for boon docking, with great solar and batteries, we'd still have trouble finding time to go camping. The little camper is just enough to keep us out of a tent. I envy your ten years of full time RV life. I lived in a car for 15 months and it wasn't a very easy thing to do, but I miss parts of it like waking up with the sun and being outdoors a lot.
I'd put luggage rack on the camper and mount the boats up there. The kids look like they had fun. Your daughter is a clone of your wife LOL. These are memories they will always have. Good job Dad!
Thanks for checking out the videos and the color recommendation. I agree with you 100%.
This is awesome! It is a great build. Camping doesn’t mean staying inside so a lot of room is not necessary.
Thanks for checking out the video!
Beautiful life, beautiful RV DYI and your Blessed! Enjoy the years building memories with the gifts of your loving family.
Joe from Smyrna Delaware
Thanks Joe. It's good to hear from Delaware!
Practice makes perfect! You’ve got a great start! I listen to a lot of videos and sometimes the person speaking can put you to sleep. I didn’t fall asleep or even take a cat nap. The kids and mom are a great add! 💖
Thanks for checking out our camping trip!
Man it's fun seeing a family having a nice time camping. Glad you guys enjoyed it, camper looks great too. Really very impressive.
That's great to hear. Thank for checking out the camping video!
Where ever that camp ground is, it is BEAUTIFUL. The baby is ADORABLE. I see you have another on the way. I have a Kodiak canvas flex bow 10x10 tent with extras. I camp that way, but....I have to have a real running toilet in the area. I refuse to use a make shift toilet!! No compost number, no poop bags!! I would rather dig a big hole in the ground in the woods than that. So camp grounds with toilets are my thing. I do have a shower tent with a 5 gallon bladder including the shower hose and head. Can bake the bladder in the sun or warm the water on my little fire stack. The water drains out the corners in the floor of the shower tent through meshed corners. I would never deal with a gray tank.
Thanks for watching!
God bless you and your family! Cute camper definitely! And awesome skill's, dont ever anyone tell you differently!
Watching this reminded me some summer holidays my family and I spent in a caravan. After a whole year in school, that was the closest to happiness I could imagine. We were wild, and free... Thanks for your videos!
It makes me very happy to hear that. Thanks for having a look at the camper!
I love this video. the trailer makes me nostalgic for camping with my parents as a kid. Lovely family. In short, this video makes me very happy.
Thanks for having a look! That really means a lot to hear that. I'm happy that you were able to make those memories with your parents and thanks for sharing.
I love your videos! If you're an apartment dweller folks don't let that stop you from camping, or very little $ for a vacation, make those memories. While I was feeling bad I couldn't take my kids to Disney Land, they just remember having spontaneous adventures. In the 2000s, I'd wake the kids up at 4am, take all the small roads to Dinosaur Valley, stopped at all night slow diners for early breakfast, checked in at 9am, they thought we were so far away. Took us 45 min to get home on the interstate. Go off season, less crowded. The best times were without tent, gear assembly, it's just a shell. But you made a hotel, I'm so impressed. These are the Good Ole Days During fire bans we brought a gadget you put this probe into water to instantly heat it up, coffee or warm wash water, works in a can of soup too. Nowadays they charge on a USB and cheap.
You'd be surprised how many parks might be near you, some areas are free but a picnic table might be all ya get. They all have season passes if you go more than 3 times a year and they're associated with parks all over. Single grandma with a toddler, reserve a cheap motel near park and just hang out in the daytime. In the '80s we'd camp in hatchback Subaru, back seats folded down to make a long bed for 3. In the'90s back of a pick up with a tarp, at dawn I woke to tornado clouds, we were out of the park in 10 minutes, honking to wake everyone up. My husband got a headache bar $20 at a garage sale & more tarps, it was perfect. He bought a used topper for $50 it was nice with windows, we used once, it became the dogs' house stored in the backyard, teens didn't fit. Cold weather we camped in Chevy Caravan put captain seats outside & covered in tarp to keep clean or left at home. One extreme coldsnap we covered the van in tarps and stayed warm all night. Muggy heat Summers we rented $20 screened in porch w/lights, electricity to plug in fan, mini microwave for popcorn or toaster oven, & picnic table inside for playing cards all night, nearby bathroom & shower at Eisenhower park $20 perfect for teens & their friends to keep an eye on them all in 1 place, tuna, beans, PB&J, Ramon, watermelon/fruit- Stopped wasting time, $ on supplies & gear after my husband died.
I enjoyed reading both of your comments as they very much reflect on the simplicity of camping in my youth as well. Thank you for sharing the tips and encouragement as so many will learn that camping with less stuff makes better stories. I have purposely designed my campers to be simple in their equipment to get the spirit of camping out of them.
Your stories reminded me of one night we were tent camping along the Shenandoah river. I was a small child and it had rained a lot. It was a warm summer night. We were in a giant army green canvas tent. I literally awoke in a puddle of warm rainwater from our leaky tent. Had to scoot over a couple feet to find dry land.
Thanks for sharing and for watching! It's greatly appreciated.
You have some great skills that even your family can gain pleasure from. Nice work dude.
Thanks for checking out our little adventure!
What an incredible build. Love the water heater. You have a beautiful family. You guys are all lucky!
That would be perfect for me.i could not ask for more , awesome.
Dude I love your video. It’s a classic example of a father wanna give his best to his family. It’s impressive and I can feel your authentic and sincere. Thank you for your sharing 👍
Thanks for checking out our little adventure! I greatly appreciate it!
Dude, what a great video follow-up on the build. This is so inspiring. Thank you for your help
Thanks for checking out this video, too!
I adore this build, cheap and awesome that truly feels like it's built from the bottom of your heart! Keep it on! :D
Thanks for having a look!
Looks like a good time was had, so that in my book is all that matters....
Thanks for watching!
I think you did a fantastic job building the camper.
There's always room for improvement if you search for it.
You've got a great family, and i love the crazy acting of your daughter.
As long as y'all are have fun its good enough.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
It's great to hear from the Netherlands! Thanks for checking out the video, my friend!
A great project thats generated some beautiful family memories. An investment that really pays off! Can't wait to see her continuing modifications!
Thanks for watching!
Looks like you guys had fun. I'm glad the camper stayed dry for you. ❤
Thanks for watching!
Good job with the video and getting out there and making memories with your family!
Thanks for checking out the video!
The camper out making awesome memories, and it is easy enough for quick trips is perfect. The rocket kept us smiling through 1800 miles, record heat, and heavy rain. It even made quite a few fellow travelers smile too. Thanks Mike!
Thanks for checking out this video, Chuck! It's good to hear from you. You guys have given the rocket a life that I may have never have. And I think that's awesome!
thank you for sharing you have a beautiful family
Thanks for having a look!
Glad to see you changed the AC!! It would not have worked as originally installed!
My friends and I have been using a similar water heater system, but we used a submersible pump right in the heated water, and had a long meat thermometer to monitor the water temperature, and had a small tent for a shower. We were tent camping, and riding off road motorcycles and bikes, so got sweaty and HAD to have a shower!
Nice looking build
Thanks for watching! Sounds like a heck of a camping trip y'all were on. I love that style of motorcycling!
Pretty great my man, beautiful family. We love to camp too, dig what you did here! Ya the brown looks great!
Thanks, my friend! Happy camping to you guys!
You asked for painting suggestions, here goes: navy blue and white-ish. I used a whitewash then wiped it down. It was called “pickling. You apply the whitewash with a cloth, and then wipe it off/rub it in. This method allows the beautiful wood to be see-actually highlights the wood features. Paint the now brown parts of the camper navy-blue in semi-gloss. You could also paint the wooden strips white/almond in semi-gloss or whitewash/pickle them too. I enjoyed your video about making the camper, and meeting your family ❤❤❤I’m looking forward to the next project 😊
Thanks for checking out the video, and for the color suggestion. I think that would look great and I'll keep it in my back pocket incase I ever get the motivation to paint it again haha!
well you cant beat that buddy cant beat time with the fam
Thanks for checking out our little adventure!
@mikekrabal yea man I've built some contraptions myself lol
Tysm for posting this follow up. I just love your style and excellent explanations! Happy camping 🎉
Thanks for checking out this video as well. I greatly appreciate your time!
This was fantastic. The camper really turned out well. lol... I know you weren't all that thrilled about the brown but it looks great. You have such a cute little family too. :)
Thanks for having a look at our little camper and adventure!
Loved to see you cute little trailer in action. Your family looked so happy--your daughter is proud of your hard work! I've been watching videos of DIY, conversions and corporations' builds. There are only a few things you don't have that they do. You said you need to have projects to do so I figure you will be adding things? Or not--you made such a wonderful vehicle already. 😃💯😄
One company bragged about those cupboards being carpeted inside all the way around--it makes it quieter as you drive down the road --the stuff inside stays put better with a carpeted bottom to the cupboard. If you ever decide to add carpeting (esp for cold weather)--unless you already did? You could use left over pieces to carpet the bottom of the cabinet. Any carpeting could be removable in summer if you wanted...let everything dry out before putting it back.
Finally, there is an awning, if you find yourself without a project--and some people put little detachable awnings on each larger window (not the round ones--you have those perfect circles that block sun)--trying to keep inside temperatures down by shading the sunniest windows. It might hep to cool it with the AC if sunshine were not directly hitting it.
I also saw someone have an outdoor table they attach to the side of a trailer--it slid into or onto what looked like a piece of trim, then 2 legs fit into fittings on the underside of the last 2 corners of the table top. The legs were adjustable, so that the table would be flat when attached to the trailer.
Please don't take these as insults-- your trailer is perfect. It was only that you said you loved (or felt compelled to have projects?) projects...and I'd seen these ideas on TH-cam. Your trailer looked so perfect in the campground under the trees... It looked like a little home. I really liked the mountain stripes...like a logo. Your family fit so perfectly too. Thanks for sharing!
I think all of your suggestions are solid. Thank you for sharing them. I really like the table idea and the carpet makes a lot of sense. The awning would be nice if I could make it so that it would match the rustic look of the camper. Could be a fun project.
Thanks for checking out our tiny adventure. I greatly appreciate it!
Excellent breakdown and it was very cool seeing your fan engagement and reading all the support you received on this video.
Thanks Toby. I was just going through comments and saw yours.
You are one of the only youtubers i know that reside in west virginia, i love your videos, and i hope you keep building on to the future, we love you.
Thank you, my friend. I love this state and am very proud of its people and mountains. It's great to hear from folks like you on here. Makes my day!
@@mikekrabal Anything to make a person’s day.
Loved watching the full build, the level jacks I’m looking forward to seeing set up, amazing job on the waterproofing, best tiny build I’ve seen in ages. Look forward to next update
Thanks for checking out our little adventure!
Wonderful! Build video was the longest TH-cam video I've ever watched! Clare from South Africa
Thank you so much for watching, Clare! Your time is greatly appreciated. It's great to hear from South Africa, too. I can't hardly believe it!
I absolutely love this tiny trailer ❤
Thanks for watching!
Yes, your beautifull built caravan is blending in the forrest! Great you and your family hath a nice time❤. Powerlove from the Netherlands
Making memories with the family is everything. From one mountaineer to another god bless you
Great to hear from you! Thanks for having a look at the build!
Great job! I love it, 👍
thanks for sharing, brought a smile to my face
Thanks for watching our little adventure!
Great little camper, great video!
Thanks for watching!
I enjoyed the build and this follow up video. I appreciate your humbleness and your time and skill in making it all happen. God bless you and your precious family. R.J from Toronto Canada.
Thank you RJ. It's great to hear from Canada!
You did great! Thank you for sharing. 👍
Thanks for watching, my friend!
Looks pretty cozy. Love it. ❤ thanks for showing and sharing on the build. I think it’s perfect.
Thanks for having a look!
Great job. I see nothing wrong with this build. Id love to have this camper .
Cool video. Sweet family. Yall keep having fun!
Thanks for having a look!
So amazing, just found you today and watched this one after i saw you build it on the other one. Man... you have some skill.
Thanks for checking out both videos. I greatly appreciate your time!
It looked comfortable for me. That’s cool you have great time on your camping trips!!!!
Thanks, my friend!
Great Video.... Great Build! Congratulations!
Thanks for having a look!
I think it’s a great DIY build ! The bigger axle was my concern also . Now you can add some stabilizer jacks . Then unhook on your next camping trip if you wanted! Thanks for sharing your little adventure!😁🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks for having a look! Good call on the jacks. I hope to have them on soon.
Cool camper , cute family. Nice work.
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I live in Peru 🇵🇪. I'm retired 100% disabled Vietnam Era Veteran. My son's grandmother on his fathers side has a lot of off grid land a couple hours from where we live. This would be perfect to take up there to stay in while we build. In the future it can be for visitors . We have a lot of carpenters in the family .So thanks for the directions and ideas. I think I'd go for a max air fan, and rv type windows with screens. Don't need air conditioning but for sure a heat source . I has that same toilet for many years in my van in the usa. Up on Grandma's land they use an out house. Same one for 18 years. They are just now making a new one. I need one near my bed though. thanks again ❤ from Grandma in Peru 🇵🇪
Thank you for checking out our little adventure. It's great to hear from Peru, as well. In 2017, I spent three months in Vilcabamba, Ecuador. I have a friend that lives there. I traded construction work for a free room. It was an awesome experience. Beautiful mountains and country. I wanted to go to Machu Pichu but didn't have the money to travel, so I mostly stayed local to Vilcabamba. Next time...
Thanks for sharing and I wish you the best on all of your projects!
@mikekrabal my son is a tour guide, come on down with your family.
@@sharonstuebi8181 I would love that
This and the building video are awesome!. Subscribed and writing so the algorithm does it thing. Thanks for the great content!
Thank you so much for subscribing. I'm not too far from finishing another build and releasing another video.
Looks great! and it’s lovely to see you all enjoying it 😊
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I bought a 18" extension for my small pull trailer because my trk. Has a 8' bed and a camper shell...works great...Great job Mike...I am searching for subscribing.... 😊❤...
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So glad to see the camper and family in action
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I think it’s amazing man. You are a true artist! I dig the style. 👍🏽
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Pretty neat to see this awesome camper in use. Lovely family. Thanks for sharing
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Sunteți o familie foarte frumoasă!
Să va dea Bunul Dumnezeu sănătate, viață lungă și înțelegere! ❤❤❤
Să vă văd bunici!
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well done reminds me of the camper my grandfather built and we used when I was young cheerst
Thanks for watching! I'd love to see a photo of the camper he built.
Nice job.😊 for the bathroom window. Buy waterproof material and small flat magnetic. Inlay magnetic into the wood. Sew or glue, make a curtain out waterproof material. Sew or glue the magnetic to the material. Easy up Easy down.
Really smart idea! Thank you and thanks for watching!
Awesome follow-up. Looks like it was a fun trip. Beautiful build!
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Beautiful family ❤️
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Ya did good! Comfortable and all you need. ❤
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Congratulations on your build, glad you and your beautiful family had fun
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Mike, love your build video, I’m going to do one of my own so appreciate all the info you include on why you used what you did and if something worked better, many thanks!
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It's just cute as a button! So many neat ideas!
I WANT IT! lol
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I love to see this thing in action thanks for sharing with us
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Congratulations on the clever build, expert narration, and all-around great video. Thank you.
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Nice looking home built camper. Have you checked the square of the camper, now that you've moved it a few times? Another question, Did or Have you considered a Mini Split AC unit? That way you can eliminate the big hole or window for the AC to hang in. Good luck
Thanks for watching and the questions. I haven't physically checked the square, but it feels incredibly solid and I don't see any signs of anything loosening. Of course, it doesn't have many miles on it yet.
As for mini splits, I like them and hope to use them on larger builds in the future. They are fairly expensive and possibly far too big for a camper this size. It's really small in person and I'm not sure where I'd hide the outside unit. I have seen them used successfully in van builds, though. One of my build goals is to make the campers look as seamless as possible by hiding the hardware. Honestly, I just haven't looked into it much, but there's likely a way to hide the outside unit with a door or something, then open it while camping. It's a design challenge I'd like to take on. Thanks again!
Love All your Videos
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Love from india .. your kids and wife are definitely proud of you . And i assume kids must be bragging about how their dad make a RV with his hands from scratch.❤❤ What an experience it is.. i pray you all stay happy forever ♾️🙏
It's great to hear from India! Thanks for watching the video and a love back to you, my friend!
love it . hard work but looks like it was worth it enjoy your trips
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Nice little camper. Something caught my eye on another channel they had a freestanding a/c heat pump tucked in a little nook and the 4 inch round ducted to the outside this looked like a clean and tidy way for heat and a/c. Cheers and good luck.
I'd sure like to know what model that is so I could have a look at it. I'm building one now and may use something different for cooling. The mini splits just seem giant in relation to the size of the camper. Thanks for watching!
looking good old man !
Thank you Vivek!. It's great to hear from you brother!
I wonder if your kid brags to the other camper families that her dad built their whole camper with his own two hands. I'd consider that to be amazing, really.
AMEN!
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Wow. I love it. Well done luv.
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So cute! I wish my husband was a builder.
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Beautiful happy family ❤❤
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Love this video👍❤️
Thanks for watching this one, too! I greatly appreciate it!
Props to you for the improvements. I really like your camper.
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Awesome camper!!!
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Absolutely perfect.
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Absolutely awesome!
Congrats, nice family 👏
Beautiful family!
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That thing is so dang cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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@@mikekrabal thanks for making and sharing it.
Best thing about your custom build is that although it may have it's own problems of whatever kind in the future - you built it and can address it. Factory built RVs are the bane of the industry these days regarding problems - even right off the line, with service delays, parts shortages, warranty disputes, and far too many stories where people pay 150k+ for something they buy and never drive for the first year or more that they own it. Beautiful work as well, not just functional! :)
Thanks for checking out our little adventure. I used to work at an RV dealer and many units came from the factory with issues. My job was to fix popped trim, replace defective water pumps, glue down wallpaper, etc. Then prepare them for sale. It was eye opening. Still, I admire the brands and industry and recently enjoyed an RV convention. Some of the new models are incredible.
Looks like you guys will continue to create and have some great family memories in that little camper. 💞 Hey what about those peel & stick privacy sheets for the bathroom window? I think it'll be a great space saver & prevent people from seeing in all while letting light in at the same time. Maybe even put a small shelf there after for shower products? They have some really nice ones too that look like stained glass etc.
Both of those are really good ideas, and we'll likely add the peel and stick at some point. I was a little aprehensive about adding it, at first, due to it changing the way the camper would look on the exterior. I thought that grey windows would throw it off, but now I am of the mindset of just using what works. Thanks for checking out this video, too!
Looks great and works well.
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Looks great 👍🏼
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I’m inspired! We have a trailer that might just get a 2nd life after watching this video!
Awesome! Thanks for checking out the video!