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Camper Build DIY START to FINISH PopUp Hard Side Walls Conversion
Who knew that old popup could turn into a usable hard side camper? So many ideas watching this. That back splash looks great. Glad you were able to reuse the stove and sink. The level was a smart addition. Happy to see you gel coated those outside walls and the decal turned out nice. Great job.
Thank you! I love hearing from everyone. It’s really me, I love it more than a new one. Colors and decals are much different than what’s for sale. The gel coat I think is a game changer. Permanent paint job basically I am hoping for with out mildew sticking. Just wash it like a car or metal camper. Stay tuned I keep adding more details. If you haven’t already subscribed please do so. Thanks again :)
BEAUTIFUL JUST BEAUTIFUL!❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@dianestreet5363 thank you so much! Means a lot to me. I worked a long time on this project. I am still doing updates, if you haven’t already please subscribe to follow all the progress
I wonder if you got all the mold out, so that it would not give you breathing problems when you camp in it.
@@janet1744 for sure I did! So when I ripped out the floor it was not rotten. I retiled the whole floor. All new walls, roof, appliances cleaned, new paint all around. There really wasn’t anything at all that was untouched. Please Subscribe
My mom used to have a camper just like that. We went on a 10-day camping trip. On about day 8, it rained heavy one night, and because it was an older camper, the rain puddle in the canvas over my bed. The rotting thread gave way, and I ended up under a waterfall of cold water. Luckily, a friend had room for me to sleep in their house for the last couple of nights of the event we were at. So it was good to see that you couldn't save the canvas, I would never have a trailer with canvas pull outs after what happened to me. Just a suggestion, in the recess under your Murphy bed, build a fold down table, and/or a book rack, maybe both.
Oh no! That’s awful! I couldn’t imagine how cold that must have been. I’ve had many days tent camping in the rain storms, blizzards, with tent failures so I know how that must of felt. Having a hardside camper that is cozy is so nice for me. That is a great idea with the fold out table under the Murphy bed. I will work on a design. I also really like the bookshelf idea to keep some books I travel with in. Maybe above the Murphy bed what do you think? Anyways thank you for the story and please subscribe if you haven’t already. I am still doing updates to my camper
@Jeep-Creep This was the first of your videos I saw, and I did subscribe. Anywhere you want the bookshelf is up to you. I am looking forward to your next videos.
@Jeep-Creep The other thing that concerned me was when you put your clogs next to your heater box. Will it get too warm to possibly melt your clogs? You may want to put a smoke detector in there too.
@@judyherman1249 The Chinese Diesel heater doesn’t get super hot on the plastic casing. It does project heat via fan over 100f but not much more than that. To be safer I would push them back in a little farther if I store them there. I do have a Carbon Dioxide/monoxide detector which I think covers smoke.
@@Jeep-Creep Your carbon detectors detect gases. They DO NOT detect smoke!
Love do-it-yourself projects. This one was a great build out! Something about taking something "no bueno", and making it "mui bueno" that makes it special and personalized! Great work.
For sure. I love this build more because of the change to garbage to beautiful. It’s fully custom to my wants in a camper too. I love it more than a new camper since it’s me. Please Subscribe and follow I have more updates coming
what impressed me seriously with this build as opposed to all the others I have watched is that you didn’t have 79 million power tools a huge garage with every possible convenient accessory needed to build this little beauty.
it is so rare to see a person do something like this on TH-cam. That doesn’t have every imaginable power tool available.
just a simple guy (said with deep respect) making do with brains and adaptabilities.
thank you so much for a video that shows the average person can do this with the average amount of household tools. 👍🏻
Thank you for that very correct observation. I am just one guy, minimal tools, minimal budget, minimal experience. If you stick at something anyone can do this. I am helping others get into camper conversions because I love this hobby so much now. It’s very wasteful what happens to older campers that all can have a second life and probably a longer second life. I actually had an RV shop that did my bearings say, these home built campers like your are actually better built and more durable than when it was new. Lots of them have leaking issues within a few years. Rodents get inside too because they are not sealed. All very true statements. I used to have a mouse problem until I improved the insulation. If you like this build I do other projects as well. I am also still adding to my camper. Thank you for the comment and if you haven’t already, please subscribe.
Great job !!! Your speech pattern sounds to me as a person from MI ?? 😊
@@joycefaulkner1973 100% correct! I was born and raised and still live in Michigan... We must have an accent, I never hear it, but I guess its pronounced enough. Where are you from? Please Subscribe as well!
Yes very realistic build. Damn thing looks great and it works. Thank you for sharing it. I'm wanting to do a 18-20 foot drop ramp cargo trailer conversion so I can take my dirt bike out. I want a bathroom and shower in the nose and the ability to be self contained for several days. Will require a battery bank, generator, and water tanks. Someday!
@@hoffmanshaven I ride as well got a quad and dirt bike. I was trying to figure out an easy way to haul it. My thought is exactly as your idea. 18’ trailer. The end a ramp and open. Then build a box camper in the front. When the bike isn’t on back it can serve as a deck for offgrid camping and riding. If you start a build hopefully you share it with me. I would love to see what you come up with. I really want to build a bigger camper now. I loved doing this one so much. I really want to do a shower inside. Anyways stay tuned more updates coming. Will be doing sone camping and riding videos too. Please Subscribe and stay in touch
You really should put a male twist lock for the shore power adapter. Having rehabbed a couple campers I know what a daunting task it can be. Looks great!
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It's so cool that men seem to have just been granted the genes that know how to do all the "STUFF" you have completed with this beautiful build.
I just know that I don't have any of these kind of know-how genes, lol.
I remember going weekend camping with my mom & step dad in a pop-up camper, I remember sleeping on the slide-outs during hot rainy evenings. Those were very great days in my life, THANK YOU so much for bringing them back for me❣️
I am glad I brought back some happy memories! I think some people grew up handy and others grew up something else... For example I have zero interest in sports and I am not good at any of them, which is typically a men thing. Also societal norms are changing a bit, I know a lot of women from my Wife's Jeep club, that are very into off-roading. Girls never did this when I grew up. Do I think the majority of men over women are more into tools and construction, yes... but it's not a definitive thing, its just the majority or norm. Also being a Craftsmen and knowing the things I do is a hobby I have had for 30 years or so, that I learned little by little. The trick is to just do it, do not fear failure or reticule. Honestly anyone can learn this stuff if they have a little fortitude and keep at it. Thank you again for your great comment and if you need help I can also give you great advice on how to do anything. I am helping a few of my other subscribers build one right now too. Please Subscribe if you haven't
Would like to have seen a final walkthrough inside of the finished product. You never showed us a scan of the whole inside just parts as you worked on them. I was waiting for it. Great job. Very luxurious. Every amenity.
I am so glad you asked, because I did film one. th-cam.com/video/YQDQbv6oOVU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NXMxb8iqQz5DJkZJ
It's very comfy and I am super excited and already planning trips this year at a bunch of locations. Please Subscribe and follow my adventures! 😀😀
What an adorable place that you made out of an old pop up. You could actually live in this full time. It has everything that you basically need.
Yeah that is exactly what I wanted. Something as comfortable as a full time RV but the easiness of a small trailer. It’s tight but really cozy I love it! Please Subscribe I’m always adding more too!
Oh, praise God! You don't have kidney cancer or anything like that.. Still praying for more good news. Thank you somuch Brooke for keeping us up to date on your health and DD's test. LOVE FROM IOWA! 😊❤❤❤
I would have found a way to make the extended out tent look in a permanent fixture to keep the OG look and give more space inside.
Hey just my 2 cents. With your ac cover. Maybe cut a piece of laminate and put inside bottom of cover. When mounted it will take the pebble beatings and maybe not allow stones to ping in the back of ac. Nice job.
I will always take some spare change. That’s great advice! I have some left over fiberglass reenforced vinyl I can use. Probably glue it in place in the inside of the bag.
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Good idea. Will do
I have been wanting to do this for ten years. One day! One day!
No time like the present! My buddy asked about me building one 10 years ago and I wish I started earlier! I absolutely love it and could have been enjoying it all this time. 😀 Please Subscribe and follow my adventures and latest camper updates
Oh, I have four young kids, a house needing work, and two sheds I need redoing first, plus running the Freeze drying business.
You got a subscriber here. Great watch. I haven’t watched a full video in a long time.
@@LoreDeluge that’s going to keep you busy for sure! I know a bunch of my plans got put on hold after I moved to the rural new home we purchased 4 years ago. Lots of home improvements. I saw some of your freeze dry videos. Pretty cool! I’ve had freeze dried skittles before very tasty. I am glad you liked my video 😀 It was a lot of work over a long period of time but so much fun doing it
Great video. The first thing you noticed besides the sheer nastiness inside was how incredibly good condition the outer shell was relatively. No rust, 1 hole and no major scratches. To a man with your skills (and patience) you saw the possibilities. After seeing those ants and animals, there is no way I could have kept those bug infested, urine drenched wood sub panels! I know you sealed them perfectly, but they are THERE…underneath everything…
So if you check out my episodic videos of this build which go into much more detail the floor was covered in carpet and linoleum, which I cleaned with an industrial cleaner/degreaser. I was worried about urine and feces smell too. Fortunately the water proof linoleum was easy to clean and remove all smells and got it very sanitary on the inside. Thanks for all the feedback. I love hearing from everyone. Check out my other videos and Please Subscribe
Have you had a chance to take it on the road? I was wondering how it handled in the wind given the added height of the build. Nice work.
It was a concern of mine until I took it on a few trips.. I have a bigger tow vehicle which I think helps, 2015 Tahoe. It pulls at 70mph all day long and barely uses much extra MPG as well. I have been in a cross wind as well, and it pulls straight and true like butter. I have towed a lot of big boats and trailers and this honestly tows with the best of them. New Tires helps I think, and I had the wheel bearings repacked, and axle ends cleaned. Please Subscribe if you haven't already.
We found one for free years ago as well. But ended up trashing/demoing it and took it to the dump. Wish i knew more about rebuilding things..
Honestly anyone can learn this. The one thing to keep in mind is, can't get much worse. I took my time and slowly worked on this for about a year, I used it too before finalizing it to see what I think camping comforts I might need... It's hard to plan for everything, so I left it customizable to my needs as I went. I am helping a couple of my Subscribers as well do their campers. I can give you all the help you want. I can even draw plans in 3d CAD to help visualize your goal. Maybe one day you will get another one for free.... They are a lot of fun to build and very addictive building, its all I thought about for a year straight... I still think of add-ons... Please Subscribe and check out my newest updates.
Great job, I only suggest thinsulate under bed stowage (Murphy) also.....since rear bumper is protruding you'll need something on it (light of some sort) 🕊️
That’s a pretty good idea! Maybe keep it a bit warmer. Yeah I did have one broken light and still have the wiring. I will probably run a LED light strip which will also aid in backing up at night. If you haven’t already Please Subscribe
This is so incredibly creative!! I will watch this again. Beautiful job!
Thank you so much! I am have lots more camper improvement videos, be sure to check those out as well. Here is a link to a tour video I did as well. I hope you are Subscribed and Follow me, I am always coming up with new ideas. th-cam.com/video/YQDQbv6oOVU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=aUAw-vK-EeqRG-oT
@Jeep-Creep Yes I subscribed! I look forward to watching many more. You have very clever ideas on building and decorating the details are really great!
@@ozma639 thank you! I love this kind of work and challenges.
The only thing that i can honestly say i didn't like is the fact it has no insulation and inner walls, will lose a lot of heat/cold like that and it will create moisture/sweating issues. Also the diesel heater could've been installed a little bit further out to allow for better air for. Other than that it looks really nice
I intentionally did not insulate anything but the roof. It’s only a 6x6 layout. My bed hits the walls as it is. I’ve camped in 95f and 10f no issues staying warm or cool. No sweating either. Outside is gel coated. You are right on the heater. It’s where it’s at for space savings though. Please Subscribe
Awesome work. I have just aquire one of these Colman mine looked little longer n much newer.. I'm building a low top.
A low top? Like a teardrop?
I remember these. The only thing I wonder if you could have used cabinets that were not as deep to give you more floor space. Yeah they look like regular size for such a small space. Love the sink and stove top...
Probably could. My floor space is only 6x6 and I think the sink stove area is 24” deep. Space goes fast in a tight area. I used the area to fit a slide out fridge/freezer. Check out this video. th-cam.com/video/YQDQbv6oOVU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=uEV45GdnrHZk8ROx Please Subscribe. Thank you
Wonderful work. Looks absolutely fantastic!
Thanks brotha!
Should put a drop down table on a hinge to the bottom of your bed so that way you can have a place to eat or just have a table in general.
I was thinking that too. However I want to also add the functionality of a swing out table. I got the table arm for Xmas so stay tuned and Please Subscribe and you’ll see it go in
You gonna name the camper the "I took and I"
lol did I say that a lot?
That looks real nice. Clark!
Thank you Eddie!
Great idea and Great work awesome video showing what and why
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Great job!
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😳 is my first expression with its condition.. will edit when I'm done watching. 😕
Hey that's slick
Great Job!!
Thank you 😊 stay subscribed to see the latest things I am adding on top of this build. It’s been a really fun project.
You have room for a Jerry can next to the box on the back bumper.
I was thinking that, but I probably will wind up mounting a grill on the back, and maybe a Jerry Can on the front by my tire, I got a lot of space up there too. Thank you for the ideas, Please Subscribe if you haven't
It’s just passion and the fulfillment in this video. I just love it.❤
Thank you 😊 it really is a labor of love. I am super happy the way it turned out and I love using it. Please Subscribe and Follow I got a couple new updates on the camping coming
I have been hoarding alot of camper stuff stoves i have 5 i have toilets hot water heaters water pumps water& septic tanks sinks lol almost time to start on something
Kudos❤ nice job ! Must have missed interior after done tho. Pic taken standing outside , total pic . If it's there oops missed it. Keep on !🎉
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That's one polished turd!! I love it!
@@Tanker_Wanker thank you! It’s pretty comfy!
Impressive skills to said the least,
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This came out so amazing. Love it!!!
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I have been eyeballing one of these pop ups in my neighbors back yard, now I know what to do with it lol
Heck ya! If you need any help or advice let me know. I’ve been guiding a few people. Stay in touch and subscribed. Thank you
@@Jeep-Creep Will do 😁
You did an amazing job.
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Really nice! Fun times.
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Sweet build. What kind of batteries did you use? I don't think it was mentioned
Lead acid deep cycle marine battery
That is Awesome and Amazing!!!
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The floor and side walls I would have replaced it due to the age and it being out in the weather for so long
Yeah I considered it... the interior walls were actually dry with no signs of rot or mildew or mold... The floor was covered in a water proof laminate that when I inspected it was rot free, no mold or mildew so I ran with it. I checked the underside as well for soft spots and it was solid. Please Subscribe
Absolutely amazing job. Who knew it would be so awesome. ❤
A little work always goes a long way! Please Subscribe, I am adding updates too!
Awesome job. Very creative.
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I was just thinking to do something similar because these pop ups are everywhere cheap
For sure! I got this one free. I am helping another viewer with ideas on how to build what she wants. I highly recommend doing one of these. Please subscribe if you haven’t yet, I am always adding new things to my camper.
Wow this is sick man. How is it with highway speeds? because it is a little taller than most small campers and not as aerodynamic. Also how is it on light off-roading? just gravel and such.
@@Golly_Mr.G tows straight and like butter on freeway. I’ve pulled up to 80mph and in crosswinds. Yes it’s taller but I tow with a Tahoe which I’m sure helps. Light off-roading is easy nothing to crazy. It’s tall enough to clear my cinderblock.
Wow thanks for the response. I appreciate you getting back to me! I love what you did in this video and I'm now a subscriber. Don't give up and keep making content love ya bro! @@Jeep-Creep
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Looks great 👍
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@@Jeep-Creep I did
Gr8 video . I'm looking to build something similar.
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@@Jeep-Creep I did subscribe. I'm waiting on disability. Been waiting for 6 years but I've collected stuff so I'll have to wait and see what I end up with
@@chadwright7614 awesome brother hang in there and keep building up the materials. I spend sooooo much time back and fourth to Home Depot gathering materials as needed. It adds up to over half the time invested.
@@Jeep-Creep I'm going the free route. Crazy what people throw away these days
@@chadwright7614 yeah it’s amazing. Found my camper for free. Little blood sweat and tears it’s nice now
Great job it looks awesome 💙💛❤💚💜
@@kellywolfe5930 thank you so much 😊
Nice job, but no refrigerator???
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Lol,😮 a dollar store tarp is better than the canvas it came with mixed with some magnetic mesh curtain doors😅😅..... Lol, can't imagine how even a rubber coated tarp would do on some beat up freebe. But, maybe I'll scare people with my cheapskate mock up at some point.Seen people use foam board used for walls on a homemade tear drop. I thought a redo popup would be better. With only the front drag wall with a thin plywood.
You did an amazing job!! How is the weight?
Weight is great 1660lbs! Axle is rated at 2000lbs too. Tows very smooth and straight
Love it.
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Instead of the fold up bed, I would have done a convertible table bed you already had the bench seats
I considered it... One of my primary goals was to get a full length, 10" thick, Memory foam mattress in my tiny camper. The mattress actually is wider than the lower walls and rests on top of the original slides, buying me around about 6" of needed length. My goal was to have a perfectly comfortable bed vs the folding mattresses other wise I totally would have done it that way. Plus I have actually slept 2 in my camper, one on the floor under me perpendicular to me since the floor layout is 6x6 I can accommodate this when my brother wants to sleep in the camper vs a tent, like in high heat or cold nights. I actually would like to do another popup, maybe 12' in length vs my 6' so I can do a micro wet bath, and a fixed bench seat with 2 beds. Thanks for the idea, Please Subscribe
Will the tar start to smell if the trailer is warm?
A valid concern but no smell at all! Even in the 100f sun baking all day, you cannot smell the tar and it doesnt run or anything. Please Subscribe for more 😀
How did you get rid of the carpenter ants. I have the same problem.
Honestly all I did was remove the canvas and cleaned. They left on their own. Please Subscribe
PS. Same brand as yours Levor from China.
Vevor is a rebrand name, there are a few Chinese Manufacturing plants that make these, and sell to companies like Vevor, This is the REAL GERMAN diesel heater for $1,700 if you want. www.amazon.com/Webasto-Motorhome-Diesel-Furnace-Heater/dp/B09JP3WYCT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=webasto+diesel+heater&qid=1705257939&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.ac2169a1-b668-44b9-8bd0-5ec63b24bcb5&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
Thanks ! I was going to do this until I saw what you have to deal with. I would buy a used utility trailer and not have to play rat dung.
@@Tom-x3m9g yeah it wasn’t pleasant
Isn't tar highly flammable??
I don’t think it’s highly flammable. Something highly flammable would be like gasoline. The vapors are not strong at all. It’s also pressed between wood, foam board, aluminum, and rubber coating. So I am pretty sure it’s safe. Some people also worried about fumes. There never have been any. It’s sealed up nice. I think the wood ceiling and counter is more flammable. So I need to be careful what I should put on my counter top. Probably avoiding polyurethane and using a seed oil instead. Great question though thank you for the feedback. Please Subscribe
Very cool
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I want to see the inside very badly .
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No insulation on the walls.
This is intentional and by design. Insulation costs a lot, takes up internal dimensions, and really is not needed. I use a Chinese diesel heater that makes it too hot inside even in sub zero temps. I have camped in the summer in 100f plus weather and a good cross breeze and fan works wonders, also the AC is nice at night. The camper is near as air tight as possible with a small vent to allow pressure balance between inside and out. I personally believe insulation is a bit unnecessary. I’ve tent camped in a blizzard in -30f tent with just a sleeping bag. This thing is 100 times more insulated than a tent and is plenty toasty not even heating it on cold nights. Also part of having a small camper is to spend more time outside not in. Please Subscribe, let me know what you think.
Needs to be lifted now
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It needs bigger tires and like 3-4 inch lift. And could get a little motorcycle for exploring after u get to your camping spot. It would fit good where u put your tool box.
@@charlesjacob5297 I do have a little CT70 clone. Putting a 190cc in it this summer. It’s have a double hitch and a bike rail I am going to try using.
I had a sweet liitle camper . Someone stole the tarp ..so everything rotted . Used it for a grain trailer gor my horses. Wouldve made a cute lil house
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It had vynall flooring
Ahh good to know. Yeah I thought the carpet seemed out of place
You have absolutely proven that anything is possible, this was great to watch, well done!👏🏻👍🏻.
Thank you! Yeah its funny I had several people tell me to scrap it, I said not today! lol I really want to do a bigger one now. I like trying to keep it lower weight, just because it saves on MPG. People that build these from scratch and usually spent $5,000-$6,000 and while that's not bad, I did mine soooo much cheaper, and it is just as durable, lightweight, with all the creature comforts. Restoration ALWAYS takes longer than new builds.
Total respect for you, man.
I have a Rockwood popup that was taken over by ants and termites (& didn't know). Had it all open...was using it to watch football and hang out with my buddies. We had a freak snow storm while I was at work and my kid happened to drive by and saw that the upright supports had gone thru the roof 😮😮.
None of the camper repair places wanted to work on it, and one of the managers I know told me that there's very little expectation for the longevity of a pop-up, and recommended I turn it into a utility trailer 😂. It's been sitting in the yard, covered with a tarp bcs I didn't even know where to begin; - like someone else said, almost all of the TH-cam videos about rehab'ing popups the guys have huge garages and every power tool imaginable, and unlimited resources, professional skills and knowledge. But, your video has definitely inspired me to get to work on that camper, and I just wanted to Thank you for the time and frank, open honesty you put into the video.
Great job 👍👍👍
Thank you so much for seeing and realizing the challenges I had. I completely built this with my own 2 hands and a small tool box of tools. I started building this in the fall and worked on it straight through winter in subzero temps. No shelter, no garage to work in, no heat, nada. You can see how bundled up I was for a lot of the video. I have watched other TH-camrs with big garages and insane budgets do less than I have. So I’m pretty proud of that. It was a labor of love and determination. Now I am hooked and want to try something else. I am still working on this camper too. My goal is to get all amenities in a mini camper. I have shot a couple camping videos too and I hope to start camping again this year when it gets a little warmer than 0f out. Let me know if you need any help or ideas on your camper. Everyone says just turn it into a haul trailer. You can have a lot more with a little hard work. Please Subscribe to follow the action.
@@Jeep-Creep great work, sir.
@@coppertopv365 thank you very much! Please Subscribe I got many more videos coming
I completely agree. You did a great job on this build by being resourceful and using your noggin! Inspiring me to do my own popup build.
@@karylm23 I hope you start your own build. It has been one of the funnest projects I ever worked on. Be sure to film your progress and keep me in the loop 😀 also Please Subscribe
That really came together a lot better than I thought it would. Good job!
Thank you 🙏 yes I put in a ton of work and I am still adding things. Came out better than expected. In my latest videos I have added a refrigerator/freezer on a slide out drawer. I also created a gray water tank and fresh water tank for the sink. I might be adding a shower soon as well. Stay tuned I am always working on it.
Nice little caravan. You have done a good job. Now to enjoy it. 😊
@@jennyleef1775 Will do! I have taken it on a couple trips not fully finished in some other videos I shot. Stay tuned and Please Subscribe for camper updates 😁
Great color choice on the outside and love the Coleman decals. Really makes it pop.
Thank you, yeah I love the Coleman theme on the color scheme
add a break light back at the top back of the camper.. that way. even if you have some extra luggage at the back of the bar beam and your break lights get covered.. the back top break light will be enough for the cars behind... lastly add a back camper wireless camera and 2 lcd's 1 in the camper at night and the other in the truck dash (buy a camera the one that turns on without being the camper/truck backing up)
Awesome ideas! I do have a camera on my Christmas list this year. The brake light up high is a great idea, I am a little more concerned being seeing at night now that I added the cargo container. Thank you for the ideas, and if you haven't please subscribe, I am always adding new things to my camper in future videos.
Damn nice work I would've just tried to scrap would I could off of this
Thank you! Ya it was really gone but I enjoy the challenge. Please subscribe and check out my other videos
Excellent video! It's a treat to watch how everything comes together. Thanks for packing it all in one video instead of stringing it out into a multitude. :D
It's what I was missing for sure. All my videos are a little too detailed and not as fun to watch. This one flows nicely. I hope I blow up like all these other camper builders. I haven't got as many views as them. I follow BlackSpruce and he has 1million views on his build, I would be happy with a 1/10th of that lol. The stringing of videos is because this has been a 2 year project, some people will film each video and wait until done and make 1 awesome video instead of installments, while that is awesome for getting a million views its hard because it means a TON of work and remembering what you did when and a very organized format. When we film videos for TH-cams even though they seem like they run long at times, they are edited a ton. I usually film like 20 hours and it compresses usually to 20min. So its an art for sure, there is easily often more time spent filming and editing than the actual work, which really adds a ton of time invested.
@@Jeep-Creep Your rebuild of the camper is an impressive success, and the fact that you spent so much time videoing/editing can be deemed a great success as well.
While you may not have the views yet, the quality of the video is as well done as the actual build and I think you’ll start seeing that number pick up as time goes on. This time of year may be slow for views because people are settling into winter and not as interested in camping themed videos.
I suspect the longer this video is up, the more people will become aware of it and it is going to become very popular; you certainly deserve the views and the information you’re sharing is fascinating and inspiring.
Thank you again for this video; I’ve subscribed and will be watching for the maiden voyage of your rebuild 🙂
@@lemarch57 Thank you so much for the kind feedback. It gets hard at times not to envy others I follow success with views. Honestly it’s very rewarding to get this kind of feedback from my viewers. I do really enjoy this kind of work and I hope to inspire and give others vision of a fun project like this, that can be done by anyone on a minimal budget. I have been also complemented by an RV Trailer Repair shop for my build quality when I had them double check the suspension and repack and inspect axle. So that meant a lot too. He states that even new trailers leak because they are so thin and cheap on materials and only goal is to build as fast as possible and cheap as possible. He says more and more 2 year old trailers leak and then have major rotting issues. I kept this in mind when I built and understand how seams fail over time. I used all stainless steel, aluminum, rubber coat, and gel coat (for boat hulls) when building so this camper lasts as long as possible. Stay tuned I do have more work to do on it. Finish water system, clean up electrical system. ☺️
Very interesting info about trailers. Maybe the fact the trailer was built before the era of planned obsolescence bodes well for its longevity.
I’m looking forward to further videos! You have a very practical and common sense way of fashioning alternatives to the fixes that make this a true pleasure to watch just for the creativity of it.
Here’s hoping you get those viral views on this video. Definitely within the realm of possibility based on how good it is! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@lemarch57 yeah even though my 1988 trailer is rated at 1000lbs the axles they used and steel is much heavier and actually can handle 2500lbs with ease. They did this back then basically so no one would accidentally overload the trailer. Kinda nice to be able to build it up into something nicer. Yeah I keep watching this video too and haven’t gotten bored with it so I think I got the pace right. Keeping fingers crossed 🤞 for viral views. Thank you for all the positive thoughts 😊
Loved the video, maybe as a follow up you could do a breakdown of how much it cost to do this build. Also did you beef up your suspension any? Before and after weight?
Another suggestion for a video would be taking it on a camping trip.
Look forward to seeing more videos! Well I just looked at your playlist and found a camping trip! 🤣 Sorry, I’m a new viewer.
Yeah I can do a detailed cost break down, its a good idea. Weight wise I think it started around 1,000lbs and turned into 1660lbs and my axle supports up to 2,000lbs. No beefing up the suspension, just new tires and bearings. I plan on filming all of my camping trips, ya I got a few up. Thank you for all the feed back I love hearing from my viewers. Please Subscribe to stay up to date with new videos 😃
Problem with a solar system on winter it will not work , someone told me to install a small wind turbine also if it's mounted well it can be used at slow speed to charge the batteries
Yeah there is a lot of truth to solar being much less effective in winter. I should do some capture tests to find out how less effective. I know for example people have said you need to angle up the solar panel in the winter. Also there is the less day light issue, more over cast days. Lots of factors. Wind has always been an interesting one for me I will need to look into. Please subscribe and I might do a video about this soon.
Really enjoyed watching your build! Kudos on a nice-looking finish! Just wondered though, how well does it pull?
Thank you for the watch 😃 It pulls AMAZING! Lots of people were skeptical including myself of towing something brick shaped. It pulls straighter than my buddies unmodified popup. Stays straight even in a 50mph cross wind. I use a 2015 Tahoe 5.3l to tow and it pulls with ease. Trailer only weights 1660lbs. Please Subscribe I got a bunch of camper updates.
W🚨hite board works well for a celling, it's cheap and it's light weight & easy to clean!
Dude.. just found your videos keep this shit up i have to see morelove how simple and easy you make it look. l need a project now
Alright! I love projects myself! Stay tuned and check my other videos I am constantly building something. I keep working on this camper too. It’s honestly more fun than camping itself lol! Stay subscribed and check out all the fun stuff. Also let me know what you got in mind. I love helping people with ideas
Your attention to finishing detail is awesome 😂😂. Still pretty cool even though it’s rough.
Oh yeah lol I try to keep finishing to a easy step. So many other things to work on. I like to improve places when I come back to them. Since sometimes the design changes a bit.
@@Jeep-Creep you thought about adding a slide out bed-end at all, ?
@@davidwalesby2426 yes for sure. Since room is tight I would have loved having a hard slide out. Only issue for one is weight, I’m at 1660lbs now axle rated for 2000lbs. Second issue, structural integrity, the slides use plastic wheels on a aluminum frame. They also need to be supported from the bottom. Third, room inside, slides have to go somewhere when in travel. So your inside has to fold up to make room. Another plan is to have permanent slide out bunks. But again it’s not a strong design. If you want bunks on the ends you should just stick to a longer trailer and the box design. I have considered building a bigger trailer. Mi e is 6x6 I was thinking doing a 6x12 just for beds and bathroom. Anyways if you haven’t please subscribe
Hello Sir, I just subscribed to your channel. You did an amazing job with that yucky pop-up trailer. It's truly awesome the way you did everything.
Thank you for sharing your awesome ideas and creativity with us.
Like I said, I'm a newbie to your channel, so I was wondering, do you take this awesome little camper out to camping on camera.
You seem like such a good guy to offer help to anyone doing projects like this. I suppose it's not just the channel that's awesome. It would be the creator of the channel that is awesome, lol. Thank you for being awesome. I'm glad I found your channel.
Keep up the awesome work.
KEEP ADVENTURING
GOD BLESS YOU.
Thank you so much for the subscription! I really loved turning junk into gold. It’s amazing for what you can do with a free piece of junk with a little patience and effort and turn into a nice comfortable camper. I actually used it a couple times while building it so I could figure out exactly what worked for me and what my needs might be camping. It’s tight but cozy. Really easy to setup and tow too. I love helping people out! I got many ideas and I’m good at coming up solutions. Thank you! I appreciate all the kind words about me. It’s a bit part of the reward being to talk to other people and their life experiences. I enjoy building and the outdoors and love sharing it with everyone. Seek Adventure, enjoy the journey! Bless you! Here are 2 videos of camping trips. More to come as well stay tuned. th-cam.com/video/Axg7gWaYgm4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=QIhDFVeeKSxSkmWp
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@@Jeep-Creep thank you so much. I'm about to go right now to watch the videos. I really hope you do more camping videos. That would be awesome. I would like to hear your thoughts about camping and everything else also, just talk away. You'll never know how many people will just stop and listen and come back every time you upload a new video. Thanks again for telling me about your camping videos. I'm headed there now. God Bless you!
@@MegaSusanc that’s great to hear! I want to go more than just build projects and product reviews. Those 2 help a ton with getting views. A lot of people I follow do nothing but camping and do well. I hope to figure out that niche too. I only have 2 short camping videos. I want to film many more. If there is any ideas on video production let me know. My goal is to camp all Michigan campgrounds and film them all.
Just subscribed! Awesome video and great job! We live in Nebraska and I travel to Michigan for work every week. Any recommendations on camp grounds? Just got a truck camper and I’m gonna be updating it over the winter. Take care
Thank you for the sub! Michigan is a beautiful state it's hard to find an area that isn't nice. That being said I would highly recommend any campground on the water. Middle of Michigan and higher is beautiful. All of the Great Lakes campgrounds are pretty nice. I think Michigan's upper west side is probably the most beauty geo-graphically, you get more rolling hills. I just stayed at the North Higgins lake campground this summer and I like that lake a TON. It is crystal clear water, with a huge sandy shelf that goes out into the lake probably 200-300 yards. It's a fantastic water sports lake. We have 1000s of rivers as well, its hard to pick a bad one. I do highly recommend the Au Sable River. It dumps into small lakes along the way. It has high cliffs in parts that you swear you were in a mountainous state. It stretches all the way across Michigan and dumps into Lake Huron. Along the river you can disperse camp, I think in a lot of spots for free as well. On the upper west side I highly recommend Interlochen campground, and put in on Platte Lake, follow the Platte River all the way into Lake Michigan. It is a sandy lake/river trip, warm water, until Lake Huron, and when it exits into Lake Huron, you will be on the Largest Sand Dunes I think in any fresh water lake. On the Sleeping Bear Dunes, you swear you were in the middle of the desert the sand dunes are so high and massive. It is one of the most popular off road parks in the United States, people come from all over to visit them. I highly recommend visiting the Sleeping Bears Dunes Park as well, lots of family activities and they rent a pretty wide assortment of off road vehicles. The ONLY thing I cannot stress enough, BOOK NOW for the summer, it fills up FAST! Checking the DNR Website for campground rentals it works quite well. midnrreservations.com Let me know how your travels go. I am always interested in swapping stories. I have never been to Nebraska, any recommendations? I am hoping to see more of the US with my newly built camper. Also stay tuned, I think I have done a couple updates to my camper since that video... I got my water system figured out for example.
the smart tiles will be peeing off within a year if not sooner. not meant to be in high heat places or stuck on to plywood. I am sure you or someone else will be all bent out of shape for me criticizing your build but I have been a general contractor for 30 years and understand how things work. much of what you have done here is very poorly done and will not last long at all.all the peel and stick crap comes unglued after a while even in perfect conditions but in a trailer?....yeah that all going to be curling up and coming off very soon.
Thank you for your input. It’s been 2 years hasn’t separated yet. I will let you know if it does.
This is awesome. Makes me want to do a fixed pop up camper now. Great video.
Heck ya man! Look on Facebook marketplace place like I did. Found mine for free. Sometimes they are hard to find free but usually less than a couple hundred bucks to get a decent fixer upper. If you get one let me know I am helping others as well speak! Also Please Subscribe
W❤W‼️Great Job‼️😍🙋♀️🛻🇨🇦❤️‼️Very inspiring! It wasn't till the last pics that I saw the actual top color, it was looking pink to me. 😂 You did such a great job!!! I might have to try this. Watching from Alberta Canada🛻🇨🇦‼️
Hello to you in Alberta Canada! I’m from a small town in mid-Michigan. Thank you for all the positive feedback. Yes the color in certain light looks pinkish. It’s a diluted dark brown mixed with white tried to get a tan color. Yes you should try building one. It’s the most fun I’ve had in a long time. I have helped other subscribers with ideas to get them started. I am here if you have any questions or need any help. It’s such a cozy comfy camper. Please if you haven’t Subscribe and follow. I got updates on the way! 😊😊
how well does this tow? I have a feeling you will have issues with it wanting to sway very badly and be unstable because these popup trailer frames, axles and tires are not meant to handle that high center of gravity when towing they are meant to be low center of gravity . also you have added an extremely large amount of weight compared to what this was designed for by having the hard sides. this looks unsafe to me.
Tows as smooth as butter. New tires, repacked bearings. Axle is 1.75” diameter which is rated to 2,200lbs. Weighed trailer fully loaded with gear on a CAT scale at 1,660lbs. I have towed this in storms with 60mph crosswinds @ 70mph and no sway. I usually tow at 65mph in my Tahoe to achieve 14mpg. Longest tow was about 3 hours so far and I’ve towed it maybe 7 times now no issues. Lots of people concerned with drag. With a Tahoe which is tall not much drag. I used a 3” drop down hitch and I keep it level towing. I’ve had zero issues.
The foe butcher block peices u CUT OUT 4 SINK & STOVE U SHOULD SEAL THEM WITH AND EOC FRIEDLY WATERPROOF SEALER & MAKE THEM INTO CUTTIN BOARDS 4 UR NEWLY DUN CAMPER REDUES REUES RECYCLE RIGHT & THERE MADE WITH MATERIALS FROM UR RE-BUILD OF THIS CAMPER
That’s a great idea. I’m looking at either linseed oil or mineral spirits to seal. Unless you got some suggestions
We had a STARCRAFT pop up camper it had two queen sized pull out beds on each end and a full size fold down bed (the table) and a stove it was huge , when my father left to move back to florida he hauled it with him because he just had to have it he proceeded to park it in an empty field and there it sat for years and rotted what a waste he never once used it !!
Yeah, lots of campers wind up in this very similar situation. It's good to let things go if you are not going to use them. Sell them while they still have value. It's hard to let stuff go, I know I am one of them sometimes. Hopefully it's repairable, often these need more work than its worth to pay someone to fix it up, and people often give them away for next to nothing, or even free, like how I got mine. I hope you decide to fix it up, and if so keep me posted. I will be adding more updates to mine and I do camping videos too, so Please Subscribe and follow me on my adventures 😃
Very nice build I really like it
Thank you! If you haven’t subscribe I am always doing more with it
Jeep-creep, i loved your pop-up camper build video, i have turned down several pop-ups in da past, but not no more. Good job!
There is a lot of life in these old campers to be found! Don’t pass on a freebie! Please Subscribe
You mentioned the mosquitoes were bad. Check out the product called wisdom at tractor supply company. Mosquito is at my place were so bad. They pick them up on radar at the airport.
I will for sure pick it up and try it. I love doing product reviews for stuff that works
Amazing new life for a former, really gross pop-up! Great job! Serious question: Why is your channel name "Jeep Creep?" You surely must know what the word 'creep' means.
Thank you so much! What is your definition of creep? Just wondering. Yeah I know it’s usually a creepy male that might wig out females but it’s not the definition I care about. I use it bc I like Halloween for one, a creeper or spooky guy. Notice my logo is a Jeep grill inside a tombstone. My old opening used to include horror movie quotes. Two double meaning: a “creeper” gear on a Jeep or 4x4 is a low range gear for off-roading. Third Webster main definition is to move slowly. Which I do and is kind of a joke. I know for better marketing to a broader audience using politically correct vernacular a potential derogatory double entendre like “creep” is not wise. I decided to go with something more genuine and fitting to my hobbies. Please Subscribe if you haven’t. I am releasing updates often
It's obvious that you didn't think it over before you started, you've changed a few things as you went on, hey it was a backyard build. 👍👍
Yeah, there is a lot I needed to feel out as I was working on it. It’s hard to plan everything perfect. Thank you for the feedback. Please subscribe I am still adding to my camper as well.
Incredible and excellent work! For sometime now I"ve been looking for a fixer upper pop up to do something similar.
@@josemiranda1241 this is a really fun project! Check out my build series on my channel in the playlist popup. It flies more into details.
I love the idea. But there is no isolation, no toilett and where do you sleep? It seema to be too smal. It was realeaseable once, that gave doubled space. Now its so small.
And I have the strong feeling it is not rainproof. I guess it will fall apart soon. Saw a straight rift in the frame down there lower right backside.
But you propably learned a lot through this project and will come up with another cool idea soon. Thanks for sharing
Insolation is not needed, I have 27,000 BTUs to 36sqft, or 750BTUs per sqft, if you have a small house say 1500sqft with a standard furnace 100,000 BTUs thats only 66BTUs per sqft. I have enough heat to generate a sauna in -20f and I have! Insulation is costly and eats up space. I have 3/4" plywood walls, most home barely have that with insulation. Toilet I have not shown is a porti potti... It's a small camper.. most small campers do not have toilets or bathrooms... Look up Tear Drop trailers. It is extremely tight, but that is the point, I am Solo camping, I do not need a queen mattress... I have a twin / 10" memory foam mattress with 2 bench seats and I am installing a Table soon. I have more head space than a Tear Drop, I have about 6'5" of space, more than enough for my 5'11" body. Why did I remove the doubled space of the Tents? Because 1. Tent trailers are not good in cold weather. 2. they are a pain to setup, this trailer I back in and I'm done, I don't even unhitch if its level. 3. To replace a tent on a 6x6 trailer costs about $1,400 if I did it myself... I have under $400 in this and its warmer, and cooler (I have an AC). 4. It tows awesome! The added weight makes it tow straighter believe it or not, high wind does not bother it.
It is extremely rain proof, I have had it in torrential down pours, and a hurricane already. No leaks, more importantly no damage. In the winter I have been buried in a snow drift I had to dig out of. 1' of snow on roof. It's never come close to a failure or even being slightly cold. In the summer I have been to a campground and we had a spike in heat of 110f during the day and 95f at night, running the AC I was cold and slept under a comforter. The base where you saw a split, I don't think I captured it in that video, I spray foamed insulated the entire base of the camper. Originally there was just 1/2" loose pieces of Styrofoam in there from Coleman manufacturing. I am no at all denying that its small, its tiny, but by design. Like I said though the floor is only a 6x6... I might do a bigger one if I can find another Free Camper, and I would like a 6x12 doubling the size. I have drawn some designs already in CAD with a wet bathroom, a queen bed, and a twin bunk. I might do that soon. Or optionally I like to 4wheel offroad, I might build a toyhauler so I can camp and offroad. I learned a ton, and some of it honestly, I overbuilt, some things I want to do different too, mostly for weight reduction. I have a 1660lbs loaded camper riding on a 2,000lbs rated axle. I would like to get a 3,500lbs axle on a 6x12 base, and work from that. A lot of people don't like the box look, no aerodynamics. Like I said earlier it tows AMAZING, straight line, even in high cross winds... I tow at 65mph and I only loose maybe 4 MPG in my Chevy Tahoe 5.3l v8 using the cruise control, however, small elevation changes in Michigan.
I am all ears and love this kind of feedback because its a check list for me for the next one. Anyways stay tuned Subscribe and Follow, I have more editions coming to this camper, things like toilet and shower are coming soon when it warms up. Also check out this tour video of the inside so you can see it better.
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The Wabasto heater will run you out of a camper that size even on the coldest night, as long as you have some insulation. I've used them in my truck for the last 15 years, you wouldn't think something that small could put out that much heat. I set mine on 70 degrees and it does a good job keeping an even temp.
That is some great news to hear! I have only used mine while building my camper in the winter. I am planning on doing some cold weather camping trips. The only thing I need to do is find a way to quiet down the fuel pump. I haven't made a video yet on my attempts as I have not successfully found a solution. I so far put it in a 6x6 electrical watertight box, and filled it with expanding foam and then mounted it to the underside of my camper. I had no idea that it would actually I think make it louder like a drum. So I am probably going to relocate it to the front of the trailer tongue. I know some people use Rock Wool to deaden the noise, but that stuff is super expensive and only comes in large quantities. I have searched on FB Marketplace with no luck so far. I am guessing on a low setting the ticking will slow down but its still loud, more so with the fan low. Have you addressed the sound? If so what worked for you? Anyways stay subscribed if you haven't already subbed... Thank you Happy Holidays!
When tar gets hot it turns into a liquid so good luck.
@@Rhond-i7r I technically used 15 Plastic Roof Cement. Not traditional tar and it does not turn to liquid www.homedepot.com/pep/Roofers-Choice-15-Plastic-Black-Roof-Cement-0-90-gal-RC015142/202091024?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-APT-GGL-Multi-Multi-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA--PRT-NA-NA-NBR-NA-PRO-NEW-All_Pros_PRT&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-APT-GGL-Multi-Multi-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA--PRT-NA-NA-NBR-NA-PRO-NEW-All_Pros_PRT-71700000117260846-58700008663499897-92700079396289425&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADq61UcDpp9FqfHpHjGYnQ5U07nhL&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwae1BhC_ARIsAK4JfrxrEg37bqt9_5_iJdN0C3HuqnL_buU4vL_fITwAK-LyLnyTtVa8VmkaAgfKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Im interested to know if this plywood warps at all with moisture? Big panels and moisture normally dont mix? The end result looks amazing however.
So firstly. Don’t use partial board. That being said. Also don’t use pressure treated plywood. Yes it’s more waterproof. However it off gasses the chemicals in the wood and will kill you or make you sick.
Plywood if used correctly shouldn’t warp or at least noticeably warp. It needs to be treated with some sort of topcoat. On the outside of mine is boat gel coat. Which boats have, that’s a thick acrylic that’s waterproof indefinitely. On the inside that stays pretty much dry with no humidity anyway is painted with Killz which is an outdoor anti molding paint. Wood is funny and its small edge will work like a straw and pull up water like a straw through the siphon effect. Again it’s treated there as well. Plus I have overlap to prevent moisture. So not saying it will last forever but it will probably outlive me though. I have seen people just throw wood up and call it a day. Yeah that will rot, and within a year gray. It will become brittle and start to delaminate and decompose. So while a ton of people use foam board, and fiberglass coatings. I don’t honestly believe it lasts much longer. It does make it perfectly smooth on the shell and can be polished to a high shine. Which I didn’t really care about. Cost and durability was my main factors. I spent hundreds. I know people that spent over $1,000 just on the outer layer. So I am happy the route I took. If I do another one. I might try to do that more expensive harder route but only to learn it. Not because I believe it’s any more durable than mine. Please Subscribe and Follow to see some of my new updates.
A lot of different ideas and materials used to build this unique camper. Really Cool!
Thank you! Yeah I used all sorts of materials to keep the costs down while building a super durable air tight build. I am so super happy with the way it came out, the only thing is now is I wish I went a little bigger, so I can do a bathroom and a shower. I could just do a outdoor shower setup though. I do like that it is super light weight about 1600lbs and it tows so easily. Saves me a ton on MPG I barely notice an increase in fuel usage at 65mph. I get attention in campgrounds, people always love to come check it out. It was so much fun to build.
Please make sure you only use mineral oil on that cutting board. DO NOT USE STAIN!
Noted! 😀 thank you for the tip