DIY Teardrop Campers Community 3rd Annual Gathering
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- In this episode, we attend the 3rd annual DIY Teardrop Campers Community spring gathering held at the Cumberland Mountain State Park in Tennessee. Nearly two dozen of the most brilliant builders in the United States showed up with cleverly designed tiny trailers. With everyone in attendance having a common bond, it was like a big family reunion, and we all left with new friends. Story telling around a campfire, sharing tips and ideas, and helping new builders kick off their own builds, this was a fantastic event.
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Ryu's build was my favorite! A bunkbed in a teardrop is epic out of the box thinking!
Side note: I've never heard a Southern American Asian accent before. So cool!
It is so good to see all the great builds from the group and looks like I missed a wonderful time but you guys are so far from South Texas and driving great distances is prohibited by a back injury. I have ordered another trailer kit to start on another build, I only sell mine so I can build another as the build for me is great therapy and I want to own one of each style. Shout out to you all and super enjoyed this tour so like number 6,700 something
What a fantastic video. 👍
Thank you!
I started to cry because of how nice you all are to each other. I live in a social desert and thought that nice neighborly actions were history. Thank you so much for proving me wrong......😊
LorrieAnne Silvey There are lots of good, helpful folks in the teardrop community. I left the gathering with many new friends.
Some ingenious units! 😉👍🇨🇦
Super cool!
Ryu was an interesting character. Sounded like a Japanese guy who moved to Texas as a kid.
Tennessee, but with southern accent either way. 😂
Have any of you ever really just thought "Going to u.s.a would be really neat" as a kid? That would have been fine! lol ah, life🎉 Now here's the best part! I live in Canada and unrelated just had to come back to this comment with the though of how somthing out thier might think they can use this again! I dought some things are bigger at all! I don't find on going non sence useful! Have a safe and healthy day where ever anyone lives
I like the way Ryu's build utilized as much space as possible. Very resourceful. The jeep hatch was also neat!
I hope he figured out a way to mass produce this, cause that'd be awesome. Excellent ingenuity
WOW Ryu's camper just keeps having more surprises. And I love the jeep hatch, I imagine there's some very confused people driving behind that one
Ryus is a badass damn smart build,
Omg the family of 4 was gorgeous, Ru, I think that is your name lol, you are an absolute genius my friend 👊👍😁
The jeep /tear drop build is cool. Love to see the genius of nessecity in folks. Way better than store bought junk ...
Totally agree!
It never ceases to amaze me how friendly and generous home built camping people are. I guess that is what you Americans call “Southern Hospitality”. What a great channel. Thank you so much for posting!
Thanks so much for watching! Yep, these folks are some of the nicest I’ve met.
The Asian man very beautiful and innovative teardrop camper 😎👍🏻✨ 👏🏻✨
Ryu's table looks like it was inspired by a traditional Japanese kotatsu table.
With the floor being lower underneath the table to dangle feet unit is definitely stealing design options from Japanese architecture… only thing missing was the heat source down there.
All of the teardrops are genuinely unique to each family 💯💜💯💜💯
Ryu has the best build teardrop camper I ever seem!
Agree, I'm not even done watching the vide but holy Batman!
Ryu, Beautiful family, amazing camper.. Give this man a patent and a factory.. I wonder if Ryu has a brother...
This video can be filed under "restoring my faith in humanity" XD
Although I kinda like the different ways to build teardrop campers...
I could never camp in, nor own, a teardrop. Even if it was just me. There's way too much transforming involved, which especially requires everyone to be outside. If it's raining, exceptionally windy, storming, needing to do a transformation during such potential weather is simply unacceptable.
Truly amazing build quality.. holy crap! imagine the cost if a company tried to manufacture something like that!
I don't know if I've ever smiled more watching a video. I've been a nomad doing the van thing for a while, but this video may have sparked something new. Every bit of this was amazing.
That’s awesome! I really appreciate the feedback.
Total clickbait on that thumbnail. SUPER annoying to not be able to see inside the camper that is on your thumbnail...that's all I was interested in.
Hats off to these creative and talented builders. What a pleasure to see ! Cheers 🇨🇦
Can't beat homemade quality.
Just so you know, John teases me about “flirting” now. That wink (he says there were 2) was not intentional, I was just not at all at ease in front of the camera. Great video, Michael.
That’s funny! Most folks get nervous on camera and do all sorts of silly stuff.
Love the back of that man’s jeep incorporated into his camper with all the lights beautiful 😎👍🏻✨
Ryu should open his own teardrop company. His build is very innovative
Ryu, You really done a good job and how beautiful is that camper. I always dream of having one of this. Small and easy to tow. You really done a good job for a family of 4 living inside. Most of this one is for 2 person and you have it for 4, wow. If you ever want to sell this one, let me know.
Ryu is a wizard!
"Made in the USA. By Me". Love it.
I loved this video. What great coverage of a lovely event with some of my favorite new friends!
Thanks so much! Your trailer was beautiful!
“Next time …” Love it! Over 10 years of heavy camping provided at least 100 interactions with the DIY people. With zero exceptions, zero, in talking about their build they said; “Next time …” For this period we had a Camp-Inn teardrop and I never, never said; “Next time.” No need.
An Asian with a country accent!! Awesome!!
Автор молодец! Всем участникам здоровья и удачи!
Ive been into campers for over 20 years. I lived in one for 9 years and need to say this video shows one of the best ways to build a camper. I would do a few things different but i love the simple layout.
Never thought that I’d see a teardrop camper with a kotatsu. (I know it wasn’t installed, but it sure looked ready for it. :-)
You are giving me ideas... 🤔
It is a shame, the man with all the extras is not mass producing this little jewel.
Thanks to you, I have now made it my goal to save up enough money to get a tear drop camper in 3-4 years. As soon as I’m done fixing up my 1987 Toyota pickup with all the goods I’m gonna buy a very cheap camper only because I don’t have the resources, time, or space to build one myself but eventually I will.
Ryan Haun That sounds like a great plan! When you do start looking for one, I highly encourage you to check out Facebook marketplace. I see several affordable campers show up on there frequently. Also, consider purchasing in December or January. The demand will be low then. Good luck!!
@@CampandCamera Thanks for the info, I will check it out
4:05 That is a beautiful Japanese Family. All I can say it he did over engineer his tear drop camper. One think I am all about is multi purpose. Great Video. Showed my brother. He wants to build something like this. How ever its more Off Road Overlander Style. But the Idea is the same. Small Form Factor. I will be the one helping him with the over engineering it lol It will be cool. It starts in the next 2 months. Will link it.
Oh my! This video restores my faith in humanity. Amazing people and builds!
These are some great people for sure!!
Very refreshing !
Super impressed about the family of 4 teardrop.
I love that Ryu has that southern drawl.
I was just trying to figure out to fit a bike rack on my build. Ryu solved that problem. Genius!
not all who wander are lost...
Everyone just seems so chill.... I want hang with you folks!
No kidding, this was the nicest group of folks ever. I felt like I knew them for years.
Your more than welcome to join the group and attend the next gathering.
Ryu went all the way and made his family a super cool and functional teardrop camper. smiled when he opened up the storage in the kitchen revealing the most important asians necessity, the rice cooker🤣
Great Video!!! We met Ryu and his family a few years ago at a gathering of the TN Tearjerkers. Nice family, great camper! If I remember correctly, he is an engineer.
He’s a great guy for sure. He’s so creative!
I figured he was engineer really nice build
Everyone did a great job. I think Ryu managed to find storage in places most didn't even know they had places.
Great video and it was fun time. Now it's time to think about the upgrades. :)
It was great meeting you! Hey, is that grin still on your face?
It came back watching this video!
Hey man! I was amazed at the table set up and bunk bed in your build. Great job, hopefully you can get out and enjoy your craftsmanship for years to come 👍🏼
LOL What could you possibly upgrade?
David F, thanks. We've using it for 5 years. We have fun wherever we go.
Love all the cool tiny campers in this gathering!
“9 years to think about it and a year to build it” yup basically sums up my life
Wish I was closer. Looks like a fun time!
We missed you!
Some great ideas in that ,,, man I just got rid of a non running cherokee ! I liked that idea.
you can imagine how low the actual cost of those massive produced camper is, and how much dealers are making over it.....a $17,000 camper from the dealer probably only cost like $6000 (probably even less if massive produced) to make, say another $5000 for other marketing cost, still $6000 net income (>35%).....i wouldn't surprise if it is actually 50% net income
Ben Meyer, thanks for representing the Cards. I am from St. Clair. My brother Jimmy Turner lived in DeSoto.
i need a made in the USA by me" sticker!
They’re mighty nice!
Anyone here follow Jay Poore, oh never mind there he is!
Here I am! Lol
It was nice to finally met you! I cant wait to watch more!
Thank you sir! It was great to meet in person.
I would have loved to come to this. When is the next Australian meetup? haha
My trailer looks like something you would see in your cowboy days.😮 You know, you're wagon train.
And it's made for my eBIke Hoping to use it for for e bike, camping and boondocking.
463,220 views • Jun 10, 2020 • but this video may have sparked something new. Every bit of this was amazing.“Next time …” Love it!
The ingenuity displayed by some of these folks is just staggering! Thanks for the video!
Nice experience.....we dont have that here...teardrops.....so i think im gonna be the first teardrop builder😁
That would be awesome!
What is the base trailer for these builds? That is one important item I want to know. I don't really like the idea of the folding Harbor Freight trailer, I think it might be a little flimsy. These don't look like Harbor Freight trailers either.
Guy's who understand boat building will have success. Lot's of builders build like a shed and it will have water rot the build. All holes need to be drilled then drilled oversized and filled with epoxy and filler! Then redrilled!! Especially on the bottom!
Excellent Video! I Enjoyed The Tour. It Would Have Been Nice To See What Was Inside The Goody Bags. Thank You.
I liked the one with the natural wood you didn't tour that one, frame 0.08. I like the woodgrain paneling inside a trailer or tear drop. Not many original trailers left. So when I see one I have to comment. Maybe one day I may build one. It's hard for my wife to get in and out and she isn't comfortable in closed spaces I may have to make one that you can see through the roof. Maybe a skylight or something and two large doors on the sides is a must. I already have the mat to sleep on because my sister in law decided not to get a tear drop. So I ended up with the mat. 73
Just wanted to say, he stated that the Facebook page has like 74 followers, now it's got over 18,000 followers.
The family teardrop that slept four people was truly exceptionally well designed and built.
Even the 'not seen' parts were beautifully constructed, as seen when the rear battery box was opened!
Thank you for your excellent video. Subscribed.
It’s was a very well built camper! Thanks for watching!
That was Awesome. And a lot of great ideas.
Those were some clever builders.
Love this episode, Dam i wish i knew where RYU Fukami got the canopy that really looked very nice & Big ! Thank you so much i loved seeing all these tear drop campers.
It's Coleman Point Loma All Day Dome, 15'x15'.
wow love your videos as usual but especially this one because of its location. When my wife and I travel to visit family this is where we stop overnight because its haveway to South Carolina where we stay.
These campers looks professionally built. This is what I am aiming for when I eventually build mine.
You can do it!
Hi how are you doing today I watch a video on TH-cam and I was amazed I would like to build one myself how do I start
I recommend joining the “DIY Teardrop Campers Community” on Facebook. Lots of great info there.
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I attended a homebuilt (mostly teardrops)/ tiny trailer event in a neighboring state, very cool people indeed !!
I went with the aliner, due to life timeline constraints, but I'm camping.
I have a couple of used utility trailer frames and plan to eventually satisfy my creative urge.
Thanks for the video, looking forward to the rest of the series.
Blue
Blue Boy Those Aliners are very nice!
that jeep hatch was so cool and the other diy campers are great
In the 50s...they were called "MOUSE HOUSE".
Ryu’s camper was really nice!
Great video ... Awful overly loud music though ... Would have been nice to hear the narration with the overly loud music .... But otherwise a decent video .
I appreciate the feedback. I’m trying to get better at sound management.
We love them in Australia, these things have captured my heart.
Loved the Jeep Cherokee Hatchback on the camper!
Jay poor? Owe no. His kids, Poor kids. Owe.
AWESOME!!! I'm a member of the Facebook group, REALLY neat of you to make a video! I really enjoyed seeing the people AND their builds, as well as enjoy your channel!
What's the page on FB please .
Thank you so much!
That looks like a LOT of fun! I'm about 95% done with my camper build and can't wait to be able to come to events like that. As always excellent video!
We look forward to camping with you! I’m glad to hear it’s getting close.
Im getting ready to put one together for our family, If you dont mind me asking, around how much do you think it would cost me altogether? How long in all did it take you do finish? TIA
I added lots of extras to mine, so it was a bit more. I spent around $6,000 (including solar), and there was a bout a years worth of weekends and many evenings.
I've got around the same. Between $5500 and $6000. I need to sit down with all my receipts and figure it out completely. I also added a bunch of extra stuff to mine. I've got a cheap harbor freight solar panel kit for it, but I'm not really happy with the quality of the charge controller or the bulk of the panels. I'm currently looking to upgrade the system before I install it. It took me about 1 1/2 years only because I really didn't touch it much in the summers. It gets well over 100 degrees in my garage and just way too hot to enjoy working on anything out there lol.
For not knowing how to build a hatch it looks very good. And very good idea
I literally came to the same conclusion. Why buy when I can build it!
13:03 It says, "MADE IN USA 🇺🇸" 🇺🇸 IS MADE IN CHINA THOUGH and just about everything in that camper came from China 🇨🇳 or elsewhere.
Either way all the campers were so cool and refreshing. Thoroughly enjoyed it
His camper was built in the US. He cut the back end of a Jeep Cherokee off and built a camper around it. It may have items in it that are made oversees, but you’ll not find this camper being built any any foreign factory. BTW - You’re probably reading this on a Chinese smart phone. Just saying…
12:30 I way this on HWY 70 in mid Missouri last summer.
Great video Michael. You met a lot of niece people. Keep the video coming.
Will do Zeb!
This is AWESOME, I'd like some information on this group!! I'm currently building one to pull behind my 99 Shadow Aero 1100. Should have it usable in the next month!!
Awesome! Check out the DIY Teardrop Campers Community on Facebook.
Super cool, you-all !!!! ( I should say " all y'all.....)
Collapsable tongue? *Mind blown*
That keep hatch has me thinking:-) love it!!
So "tear drop" means you must stand outside to cook?
Usually.
That was awesome! Really makes me wish that we could have made it. I'd love to see some of these teardrops in person. Thanks for the video!
We missed you, but understand things come up. I’m surprised how many actually made it with all the craziness going on right now.
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Wish i could do this, except i'm only 15 lol
I am going to have to make one not. Some of the ideas are so clever
How do I join the group