$$ THE PRICE OF BUILDING A TEARDROP
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- Thinking of building a teardrop camper? Wonder how much it's going to cost? Well, I'm here to help! In this episode, I break down the costs associated with building my "Camp EZ 5945" teardrop trailer. As a note: The prices mentioned in this video, are the ones I paid over a three year period. Current prices may vary. Links to products below:
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Based on my own experience on building a little travel trailer, I would say "Don't start a project like this with the sole purpose of saving money over a commercial made unit". I started mine to be able to choose the exact design, the components quality, the craftsmanship I wanted and the most important for me the satisfaction and proudness of a project satisfactory brought to its end.
Time never counts when you are doing something you like.
Very well said. That’s exactly why I built myself...to have a camper of my own design. I’m very happy with the camper, but curiosity got the better of me, so I got the calculator out.? Lol!
Yeah when I see tear drop campers like twenty and thirty thousand. You save doing it yourself and better quality. And you don't pay for what you don't need. 73
God bless you for totalling all of that up, lol! My husband and I converted our 6 x 10 box trailer into a camper and after a couple grand I stopped counting...yikes! Honestly, the total was around $3,000.00 not including the box trailer. So, all and all (including the box trailer), it was a bit over $5,000.00 that was spent gradually but GOSH we ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! We own it in full, use it more than our older 24 foot RV, and wouldn't change anything! When you customize something, you're more accustomed to using it and we definitely DO use it! Thanks for sharing and I love you little Teardrop!😊
Being paid in full is a great thing! I have a 23ft Rockwood, and like you, find myself taking the teardrop on more trips. I do miss the bathroom, but I really like the tiny camper I built myself. There’s such a sense of satisfaction. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!
just popping in to say that my teardrop sold within 5 hours of posting on facebook marketplace. A big THankyou!!!!
Glad that worked out! Now, you need to build a custom one!
The look on someones face when you tell them you build it yourself, priceless
mightress Lol! It is pretty funny.
@@CampandCamera havent build a camper yet but it did make most of the furniture in my house myself.
Oohh wow where did you buy that? Most have cost a fortune.
Erm, well home depot and few other hardware stores.
mightress Exactly!
@@CampandCamera Would you be willing to to build me one.
@@mariefray7014 I wish I could, but have too many projects going to be able to. You can build one though. With all the resources today, I know you can do it!
Thanks for sharing your information. I love the way tear drops look, but I converted a 5x10 motorcycle cargo trailer. Paid $1800 for the trailer and found everything to build the back kitchen and everything else, used, at Habitat Restore. Hung two hammocks for the kids. It was a lot of fun and only took a month.
Sounds like a cool project! Don’t say anything, but I’m getting ready to convert a 6x12 cargo I’ve got setting around! Shhhhh...not a word!
Camp and Camera ~ I think 6x12 is perfect actually. 5x10 is a little bit too small. But nice for smaller vehicles. It’s a trade off. Good luck with your project! Mums the word 😊
Thanks for the spotlight Michael, I really enjoy your videos. I know it takes a lot of time to put these things together so thank you for all of your effort and sharing with all of us!
You bet! Thanks for letting me mention you!
Time and money well spent, your teardrop came out beautifully!
M105 Camper Thanks a bunch! I really like the Camp EZ. Hopefully, it will hold up well.
You need to get a shop and start making these this trailer the quality the look everything is top notch a lot better than what you can even buy great job my friend
I really appreciate that.
I'm a hobby builder. I'm now on my third teardrop build. My estimate on the first was about $2500-$2800.... I was wrong!!! You nailed it!! $5500 or so each time!! A lot of fun to build and use, plus REALLY satisfying!! I went down this road for all the reasons you mentioned. Great videos!! Thanks for putting them out here👍👍
Kiko Murphy It’s a bit more than I’d hoped to spend, but so worth it!
I really appreciate the honest and thorough breakdown of costs.... thank you!
David K You bet!
I was going to do the 5lb lpg tank as well, but at 75⁰⁰ I said screw that and bought 3 flame king refillable bottles for 14⁰⁰ each.
In any 7 day trip I've never used them all up.
in fact the 3rd one is just along as a "just in case".
I run heater, stove, and oven all at the same time without hoses everywhere.
Don't think I'll ever go back to bigger tanks.
Oh, and yeah, they paid for themselves after 4 fills compared to useless one time use bottles😊.
Hope you enjoy your build for a long time👍
Thanks for the info! You're absolutely right about the feeling of satisfaction from building something yourself, I built a canoe paddle and the first trip out with it I enjoyed it immensely!
Exactly!
Man ... getting the time to work on a fun project like this that you enjoy is just priceless. So yeah you got a great deal doing it yourself. And if you wanted to sell it, I bet you could get at least twice the money you put into it back.
Great thorough job explaining the costs! Thanks!
My friend built his for about the same price. It cost more than he thought too, and around what most builders spent with that level of quality of the underlying “bones.” Your build price is equivalent to the most basic box on a cheap trailer sleep area only. Ya done good!
My friends big surprise was the time to build what looked like a simplistic design that could be roughed out in a couple of weeks (from never done one) and completed in a month 🤣
Lots of items were reasonable, but I was surprised by a few like the propane tank. The bracket alone was $100...crazy. If I could find a cheap source for trim, I would have it made. Yep, the build time was waaaay longer than anticipated. Thanks for watching!
Don't feel bad about the propane tank. I argued with the sales guy about the expense when I priced one out. It's crazy that one half the size is triple the price.
It took me three years to convince myself to get a small one.
I’m glad I got it, but wow it was pricey!!
yup, they sock it to ya for a 2 gallon size!
I spent $4,748.56. Carbon fiber wrapped. Waiting to get the tags, add another $100 or so and in miscellaneous which never ends, I estimate another $75.
I converted a cargo motorcycle hauler to a camper. It worked well for motorcycle camping. Haven't seen a teardrop design that could haul a moto.
I actually have a 6x12 cargo that I’ve been thinking of doing that very thing to.
Look for Helio HE3S all fiberglass
But dont count on the company even with their warranty of 2 years they always have excuses to not pay for their mistakes
Hey man! Great story and very informative for the guys who are scared to jump right in... my build was a little bit less than yours but not as fancy either. A good way to cut cost is to look for the deals. I picked up my hatch hardware from an old camper shell at a junkyard. I took it apart and re-purposed it into my hatch. I have a stainless steel kitchen counter that I found from an old industrial refrigerator door at a steel scrap yard. The plywood I purchased was always half price because when I would go to my “Home Center“ I would look for the sheets that had damage on the corners. Knowing well that I would cut them off anyway. Save money be proud of your work and keep on building. “I can build that”
David F Thanks for the great comment. Looking for oddball parts was half the fun of the build. If a person just focuses on the end result, a build probably isn’t a good idea. If you enjoy the process of things, then jump right in!
It’s funny you said that... I did start with graph paper plans. Yeah right, I set them down three days after I started building and never looked back everything came out of my crazy little brain and my “I can build that” attitude.
And you saved a TON of money on a quality build. Your work could retail for $12K+ easy. Great video!
Thank you!!
The wife and I just went out to price teardrop camp trailers. Here in western Washington State the started at $18,000.00 and went way up from there.
Insane the prices out here. I'm building my own. Thanks for the video.
It will be a bit of work, but so worth it. You’re starting at a great time. It will be a good winter project, then be ready for Spring. Also, that $18,000 won’t buy the satisfaction you’ll get from camping in a teardrop you built with your own two hands. I’m not knocking factory built campers, but building your own is so satisfying when you start using it.
@@CampandCamera The wife and I are both really excited to build this camper trailer. Your videos have filled in the tough spots I wasn't sure of. Thanks for the detailed videos, they're very much appreciated.
I’m glad to help! Be sure to visit www.tnttt.com and the Facebook group “DIY Teardrop Campers Community.” Lots of information in those two places.
this is a perfect video to explain to all the people... "why does it cost so much for a teardrop".. thanks for the video. :)
It’s certainly not cheap. It can be cheaper, but you’d have to cut a lot of corners, or be better at finding deals.
Cute little trailer, you did a great job on it! We always end up spending more than it would cost to buy when we do a DIY project!
The Neu Adventure I sure made a bunch of hardware store and Amazon visits!
Not bad at all considering how perfect it turned out. id say that it was still a budget build as it looks as good if not better then allot of those I have seen for sale from pro builders.
I really appreciate that! That means a lot to me.
it's a GREAT build
Thanks for the info, the price you stated is right on. The first trailer My wife and I built cost me $11500.00 and the second was $16500.00 nice job on yours
I imagine both of your builds were very nice. I’d love to see photos of them. Have a great rest of your weekend!
@@CampandCamera I am not to familiar with sending pictures but will work on it in the near future.
There are plenty of nicely outfitted small campers out there for less than 10 grand!
I’ve watched your videos and find them informative and well done.I built my 5x8 Benroy style about three years ago and enjoyed it immensely. I don’t get to use it as much as I wish I could, but I would rather have it than factory model. I’m almost 67 years old so I hope I’ll soon be able to go more often. Thanks for the great content of you videos.
Phillip Kinney I appreciate you watching and commenting. I wish you lots of happy camping trips in your homebuilt!
It takes a brave man to add up all that!!!😂
Or a crazy one!
😁
had an ex military guy as the department head in college, I lobbed a snow ball to splatter on the ground about 3 foot in front of his feet...
"there's a line between brave and stupid I'm not too clear about sometimes"
(I'm such a darn hippy), the old guy about lost it laughing :)
i must admit im impressed by the tear drop but the little toy one now that is something else i would never be able to pull that off
im building one right now. designing it to be light enough to tow with my v6 sedan is challenging, but i aim to finish at around the $2k mark as of right now
I built a 12 x 16 shed for around $3000. The Amish build 10 x 14 for $3500 and taxes and interest you can pay over $5000 on a 3 year loan. I just bought piece by piece
I was just camping up at Sebago Lake in Maine and a couple showed up in a teardrop camper and that caused quite a commotion believe me. I am thinking about building one so this was a big help thanks. I'm sure if someone had to but a lot of tools that would raise the price quite a bit too. Lots to think about.....
They do gets lots of attention....lots! Hey, give or take, a circular saw, hacksaw, cordless drill, jig saw, and wire pliers will get you through most of it. Make a $100.00 trip to Harbour Freight and get started. Also, you don’t buy all the materials at once, just as you need them. Keep us updated!!
Camp and Camera Right, that’s appealing to me, pay as you go!
Well worth it! It’s a great camper!
Thank you very much!
I think you really saved a lot of money building your teardrop yourself. The factory built ones are in the neighbourhood of $17,000. It looks like you did a real good job on your DIY. build.
I think so too. Thanks so much!
I built one using a 5x8 from northern tool. It was a fun project, but in the end, could have bought a used one from Craigslist for about same price and half the work. The doors, windows, roof vent, and outside covering are kinda the budget killers.
It’s hard to save money on some of the items. There are several budget killers for sure!
I agree, but a craigslist trailer doesn't get you the ego boost you get when someone says, " did you build that?"
j rendt Lol! True.
You bet it was worth it. I seen one just like yours, a little smaller they wanted $15,000 for it so yeah to me saving $10,000
Short answer $$$$$$$. I started a build but came to a point of realization that I’d rather just buy one. If you start a build it should be because you enjoy it as a hobby. Personally I’d rather be out camping than in my garage. I sold mine 75% complete for a substantial loss on my end.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Yes, it does help if you really enjoy building things.
I made mine out of 2 inch xps and canvas, and had a little over $1200 when finished. It had a sink, stove, microwave, mattress, and not much else.
Papi Uuhmelmehahay Sounds like a very cool build!
Hey C&C, thanks for the analysis. I almost tripped into building one. Think I'll go off the self.
I too was shocked when I added my build up. My big mistake was attempting to make the doors myself. In this humid climate, as soon as I cut them out the door pieces warped. Now I had an odd shaped hole that standard doors would not fit in. I had to have custom doors made, which wasn't terrible, added a few hundred dollars to a set of doors, right about $1000. Standard doors run around $300 each. I also have an AC system, which was an engineering nightmare but sorted in the end.
I completely agree with your statement to not start a project like this planning to save money, it's more like a money pit. But it sure was fun to build. Great feeling of accomplishment now that it's done. I learned so much that my next one will certainly cost less and be built better and much much much faster.
People just don't understand, when you're designing something yourself, you have to think two or three steps ahead so you don't paint yourself into a corner so to speak. And sometimes you do it anyway. I started with a pile of steel and wood and turned it into something cool....took 2 years. Having a welding a fab shop behind my house helped, that's for sure.
What I'd like, and if anyone knows where to find it, is a set of mechanical drawings on building a tear drop. I have not been at all impressed with the "plans" you can buy online.
Great topic, one I wish I'd seen before I started my build.
My build, not counting the recent few hundred I've spent on a hitch lock and wheel boot, licensing and title....roughly $6500.
Geez, sorry about the problems you had on the doors! I can see where that would add up quick. I’m going to try a different method on my next doors. I hope the warping doesn’t happen on those. I’m going to keep this in mind. I also plan to make some prints, but still tossing ideas around.
I agree, the plans I've seen for sale online are pretty lame, and I've looked hard.
Well done and an exceptional build! Worth every penny! Hope mine come out half as good as yours!
Thank you! I don’t regret the spend. I really dig this thing. Best of luck to you on your build! When you get far enough along, send pics!
If you build your own teardrop camper adding everything you wanted I think it would be worth it .Most are 5× 8
It was worth it for sure! Thanks for watching and the input!
Your videos have been an inspiration for my own build. Thank you for your useful information!
I really appreciate you taking the time to say that.
I think your pricing is realistic, that’s about what I spent but I built my frame myself. If I build another one I will buy doors! I also got a lot of my supplies from a trailer surplus outlet.
I probably could have built the camper for a lesser amount, but I still came in about $8,000 less than buying an equivalent new one. As for the hours of work, I have a woodworking shop. I do this kind of thing for a hobby anyways. I’m really happy with the price and end result! Thanks for your comment. I wish I had the talent to build my own frame like you did!
Superb video big guy. First watch so a wee Teardrop camper is defo on my list for doing the N500 in Scotland.
Thats not bad my teardrop cost me around $7000 but I have hot and cold water, stove oven and AC. It took me a year to build but mine is a large teardrop.
I’ll bet it’s a looker!
I want one just like that.. I cannot afford to pay 17grand and not have a bathroom stove and ac/heat.. I would like to buy the frame on the trailer with all the cutouts and I could do the rest..
That would save you lots of money. The price of many factory build campers is outrageous!
Cheaper than a year of golf and the trailer should last a lifetime, well done my friend.
Hadn’t thought of it that way...nice!
Great video sir! Thank you for being so open and honest. It really is a beautiful camper.👍🏼☮️
Thank you!
Thank you so much for this. When the bug hits, it hits hard. I have to build. It may not look much like all the others, but the general idea is the same. Like yourself, i want to build to get it 'right', not to save money. Thanks so much for the links, the no nonsense talk, and sharing the most important part(if you don't have it)the cash ~!~
Thank you for the comment!
Wow but I am not surprised by this because you have built on of the best looking campers I have seen in a home build. Haven’t really got a big start on my rebuild as far as investment but am hoping to not spend more thank another grand.
That’s very much appreciated! If you’re doing a rebuild, you’ll probably do fine. Keep us posted!
I've been mulling over the idea of building a tear drop. It'll have to be custom because I am a giant. I looked into buying one but they are outrageous. 15k I can get a 25ft bumper pull trailer. I was wondering what the cost would be. I'm glad I stumbled into the channel. New subscriber.
Hey, I’m glad you found us! I’d say go for it, that way you’ll get exactly what you want. Good luck!
Your fortunate to havevthe talent!
Thank you very much. I’ll bet you could do it too. You just build it one piece at a time.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and a great build. 👍
It’s my pleasure!
i went to a RV dealer and asked where can I get a Camp-EZ camper and they had noooo idea what the hell I was talking about. I didn't realise it wasn't some kit you purchased and put together. could you make them into a kit?
Lol! That’s awesome! I actually have considered doing so. I plan to build another and revise the design a bit. When I’m satisfied with it, I may offer some form of it. Still lots of details to work out.
I'm still sub $2000, but not nearly as many creature comforts as yours and a bit smaller. In hindsight I wouldn't go smaller than 5' wide.
You’re doing great!
yes, subtract wall thickness from 48", its just not enough room for two!
Money well spent. You could sell those models, too. Everything's subjective. I'd go to the nearby salvage yard for a door I could cut down, vent, windows, tongue jack and as much as I could get there to save money. Your build is wonderful- I'd start covering mine with poor man's fiberglass and save up for the aluminum.
I’m intrigued by PMF. I can see myself building one (maybe a foamy) with it sometime in the future.
Can you share a little more about the custom weld up? I don't think the trailer frame for what I want exists in just regular stock inventory. And I'm not finding a ton of resources to point me towards someone who will build a trailer frame the way I'd like it done.
I reach out to Mastiff Trailers in Gainesboro, TN and spec’ed out my frame. It’s 5x8 made from 2x3 tubing. It has a 2x3 channel full wrap tongue. The crossmembers are flush with the top of the frame.
As Far as I'm concerned , I would attempt building one for about 10 grand plus my labor......The trailer basically would come in at about 5 grand without all my extras like Solar and Television and canopies and high-end Propane cooking stuff....I would have high end cabinets because I want them to last for the life of the trailer., and the doors and skin would need to be the best also. Hardware like door handles and locks and lighting and hinges and fenders and axles drive the cost up alot too !
It sounds like you’re ready to start a build. I hope you do!
I have no tools my friend.
You have to count the cost of them too.
The best I can get is a horse van and put my bed inside. Not so expensive...
Thanks for your videos, I love watching them!
Christopher Qua Thank you!!
Sounds about right. I built my own and the total was a bit more than that.
That's quite a bargain at the total you've arrived at. How many hours do you have in it again? This is the nicest teardrop on all of TH-cam and perhaps anywhere.
Redfish Incorporated I’m humbled by your generous comment. After all the hours I put in, it’s very much appreciated. One thing I didn’t do was tally my hours for the build. I really wish I had. I plan to build another (more basic) teardrop later in the year. I plan to keep up with it on that build.
Excellent info. I am thinking of building my own camper. I will be making mine all electric, so I have to add an extra battery, solar power, generator and inverter. as well as charger.
Sounds like a nice build! I look forward to updates on your progress.
@@CampandCamera May end up going with a pre built. The wife says i am too old to do that type of project. :D
Gerard Trigo Lol! She’s looking out for you! I feel too old these days.
Thanks for the break down of costs really helpful. Has anyone ever put the galley below the floor?
Cheaper in the USA than here. Nice camper 👍
👍 Nice job! Thanks for the numbers!
Thank you!
Great Video, answered the questions that have been going through my mind. Jamie. UK
Jamie Crisp Great! Good luck on your build if you decide to make one.
Pretty good if you consider factory built is 12,000 to 15,000.....I said this before you quoted factory price
I sure would like to do this but my hubby is six foot six inches. Tall and stock built. So I would need to extend for his height.
Thank you for all your videos.
It can surely be done! Thanks so much for watching!
Worth every penny.
Totally agree!
Thanks for sharing I wish you live next door to me- I would love it if you build me one, we would love to have the bean trailer but wowzy it’s pricey
Great job thank you for the video
you can build a decent teardrop trailer here in the Philippines for just 1k dollars
I'm a maker. Doing it yourself is a 1'000 times more satisfying than just buying one. That applies to anything.
Absolutely.
Dude you have $500 in that door and I would have not bought those decals -$700. You are underwater considering your time. You can buy a Rustic Trail for about $6k and alot cheaper used.
But if I had a Rustic Trail, I wouldn’t have a Camp EZ. Lol! It was a fun build.
Hello. I love the build, breakdown and video. I am curious about the trailer build itself. Looking around, norther tool has a full aluminum trailer (yes it may not carry as much weight) for around 900. Including fenders, leaf springs, wheels and so on. Why did you decide to go the route you did with your trailer frame? Thanks
I knew that a teardrop would be lightweight and prone to bouncing around on the rough roads where I live. So, I had this one custom welded by a trailer manufacturer that I had bought a larger utility trailer from in the past. Also, he was willing to do the build with the custom configuration I wanted.
I’m still trying to figure out what to use to upgrade the 12 inch wheels that come on the 5x8 trailer from northern tool. Can seem to get any help. I was hoping you could share your info with me on what exactly you used to upgrade yours? You mentioned 15 inch wheels. How do I get a 15 inch hub attached to a 12 inch hub axle. Wheee sis you find all the info to make this work for you?
My hubs already had a 5x4.5 lug pattern. So I merely just swapped out the 13” wheels for 15” wheels. I’d highly recommend going to the “DIY Teardrop Campers Community” Facebook page, and ask this question. I guarantee, there’s severL on there that have done a exactly what you’re asking. You could also do a search on www.tnttt.com, but the site is a bit tough to navigate.
Thank you very much for the video!! You have a great character, got a new sub :D
Thanks so much! I’m glad you found us!!
BEAUTIFAL JOB BROTHER!
Thank you sir!
I am still picking through your past videos. Did you ever weigh it? If so, I will find it.
Not yet, but I’m thinking of doing that for an upcoming episode
x3 if you try build it in Canada
Are the plans available ? Is there a bill of material and a list of places to purchase hardware? What is cost (for plan)? Thanks, Norm
Send me a PM on my Camp and Camera Facebook page, and I’ll give you the details.
@@CampandCamera Thanks, I will get back. Norm
Thank you for a great video.... you built a great camper.
Much appreciated!
If you are the handy type and like doing projects this is the best way to get what you want at a bargain basement price.
Yep, I agree. Several folks have indicated I spent too much, but I personally feel it was a good price. I respect their opinions though. Maybe I could have bought some of the materials cheaper, but overall I’m happy.
If you were to account for your labor costs (your time is got to be worth something), I see the actual cost of your build exceeding 10k easily. And this does not include any specialized tools needed. Now when a vendor accounts for overhead costs, profits, inflation, etc. you can see how the price of these products increase rapidly especially if quality materials and craftsmanship are utilized. Your cost estimate for materials gives me a good baseline for what a teardrop should reasonably cost. Thank you for posting.
Rich Hey, it’s my pleasure. Yeah, if someone were doing this for resale, it would be a whole different story.
I just don’t see how tear drop manufacturers get to the $25,000.00 price point that seems to be the norm now with some significantly north of that number. Bean, looking at you. Never mind the stupidly prices “Overland” models because of course Overland tax.
Thank you, this is pretty much exactly what I wanted to know.
Sorry where did you get that frame? I was planning to either buy a used flat bed trailer or one that looks good from Lowe's or Home Depot, and then that's probably 2k unless I'm able to find a good deal.
I had this one custom welded for me by Mastiff Trailers
@@CampandCamera wow. for only $600? wow. maybe I should do that too. Did you have any design requirements other than length and width?
@@PeterJames143 it may be more than that now. Metal prices have gone up. Mine has crossmembers that are flush with the top of the side rails. This keeps the floor touching metal all over. I did a 3,500lb axle so I could have brake flanges on it. I did 2,000 lb (1,000 per side) leaf springs.
@@CampandCamera thanks. To be honest I don't really understand all that. I saw someone else designed one using a Northern Tool Supply and I may just do that although I'm certain it is not as strong as your welded one.
This was so helpful! thank you
That’s great! Thanks for the feedback!
where did 5924 come from? I suspect you missed some costs and $5924 is the total cost.
It’s 5ft wide, 9ft long, and 4.5ft tall.
Very insightful!
Thank you!
Thanks! Great info.
You bet!
Good job Sir. One question, don't you need to get a test of your teardrop and register it to the ministry of transport to get the authorization for circulating on the street?
Thank you! Where I live, we just take the trailer title to the county clerk, and they issue a license plate; no test or inspection required. It’s very easy!
@@CampandCamera I understand. I would like to make a teardrop like yours but here in Italy it's very expensive and almost impossible to get the authorization. Tests and inspections are so picky. I keep on following you.👍👍👍
Hanatakai Best of luck to you if you decide to build. Also, I hope you’re doing well in the midst of the virus.
@@CampandCamera thanks a lot Sir. Since I cannot leave home this is the right period to build a teardrop.
We have a rockwood mini that is for my husband and I only. I would love to build a teardrop for when I vacation with my daughters. My father is retiring this year and this would be a great father-daughter project. How much did the teardrop weigh after completion? I would pull it with a Ford escape suv. Cannot be over 1500 lbs.
tpagebmc I built on the heavy side and still came in right at 1,400lbs. You should be fine!
Man that is one expensive toy. It looks cool how did you fit in it.😳
Red Spain Thanks! It was more roomy inside than I expected. But, I did build it larger than most.
It’s the building that is part of the fun of owning a teardrop
Spot on! I have such a connection to it.
Graham B ...yep I second that, it’s total satisfaction on anything I build, love the camper ,it’s on my bucket list, I built myself a boat and I enjoy it every time it goes out on the water .👍
Man. Don't you know how to buy anything used or on sale? Dang...
Were starting a teardrop trailer , we like the windows in the doors. Could you tell me where you got them cause we cant find a crank out window. Thanks
joseph mace Sure thing. These were from ebay. Just search for “Frameless RV windows.” They come in many sizes. Good luck on your build!
And what's your monthly payment? ZERO!
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Also you know where every component is and how well it's put together.
Question: Any idea how much your build weighs? I just recently figured out how much my 2011 Ford Escape can pull, so I'm realizing I can only pull so much. 🤔
If you don't know, I have an idea on how you might be able to find out for free. 🤷 Thank you very much for this video btw! 😊
I weighed it at a CAT scale and it came out at 1,420lbs. I have an episode that shows the process from a couple months or so ago. I’d be curious to hear the free method. Mine cost a few bucks. Hey, thanks so much for watching!!
@@CampandCamera My "free method" idea would require a similar place like my area. 🤔
At our local landfill there's a gate one has to pass through to dump certain plants, electronics, beds, and other large objects. To deter people from reclaiming the junk there's a large weigh scale on either side of the entrance booth. 😏
Being nice can get one far in life, and that's all I'd do. I'd drive up, ask them if they could tell me the trailer-camper's weight (since a teardrop version would fit on the scale), and that's that. 🙂
Thank you for your response! I've only watched a couple of your videos, but great job!
That's cool man!!
Thank you!
Do you have total loss insurance on it? What insurance company? Looking at your beautiful camper I would honestly value it at $20,000-$22,500! I have about $2500 in my drunken mess, lol.
That would be a great idea. I’m insured, but not to that extent.
@@CampandCamera State Farm covers mine for $3500 total loss value for I think $30 a year