BUILD IT: The Star-gazer Micro Camper
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 พ.ค. 2023
- This is a great project for beginner builders. If you've ever wanted to build your own "something", this is a great place to start! I will take you from beginning to end and when you're done you'll have a backyard camper, or mobile greenhouse, or forest office of your VERY OWN built by your OWN HANDS!
This cost me around $1K to build as you see it. You can save nearly $250 if you build this in place and don't add the wheels and axle. Build on blocks instead. It's up to you!
Materials:
2) 2x4x12 (building hitch, will be laminated and cut to 2.5 x 2.5 x 10'6"))
5) 2x4x10 (rafters and the 2 side beams that extend beyond the back)
4) 2x4x8 (for underside support and bench support)
6) 2x2x8 (inside trim for stabilizing/attaching walls)
1) 3/4 inch sheet plywood
5) 1/2 inch sheet plywood
10 small rafter ties
1) 7/8 inch ball hitch coupler
2) 3/8 inch x 4 inch bolts with nuts (or whatever is needed for your hitch)
1) 3/4 inch x 5 ft. threaded rod (I got mine at Menards)
4) heavy 3/4 inch washers (for wheels)
2) 3/4 inch coarse thread nuts (for wheels)
1) port window (10 inch) amzn.to/420HURi
1) Arched shed window (18x36) amzn.to/3MRyXpr
2) 26 in. Heavy duty cart wheels (Lappwagons.com)
5) 12' clear polycarbonate panels
1) 1 lb. bag 2" MultiLite screws (for polycarbonate panels)
2) Aluminum Termination bars, 12 ft.
1) 1x18"x6' edge glued pine board
9) corner brackets (6 for table legs, 3 for attaching to wall)
1) tube construction adhesive
1) tube silicone (for sealing cracks/waterproofing camper)
2) Paper Redi-shades 36 x 72
4) Rolls Gorilla outdoor double sided mounting tape (60 inches each)
2) Lightweight door hinges
2) Door pulls (inside/outside)
2) Barrel locks or locks of your choice (inside/outside)
1) 1 gallon stain/paint
1) Twin memory foam mattress, cut to fit bench
2) yards fleece (cut to size to cover foam mattress)
MISC: various sizes of screws, paint supplies, rope trim, window trim, finishing supplies as desired.
Tools Used in this build: Cordless drill, oscillating multi-tool, table saw, jigsaw, band saw (could use hacksaw), circular saw, clamps.
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Woman.... you never cease to amaze me, but more importantly, inspire me! I'm older, and we sold our farm, but I just bought 4 acres of woods, (just for a camp-out spot) and am helping build things for the first time at 63!
do you have a channel?
cool!
That's awesome! Age is an irrelevant factor when the soul is on a creative mission. 💜
I'm also 63. I've gotten creative as I've aged. I'm going to use her ideas for a camper I'm revamping 💕💕💕💕
Woo-hoo!!
This is NOT designed to be pulled behind a vehicle.
I pulled it on gravel roads and went very slow with my ATV for testing. If you wanted to transport it somewhere you could load it onto a flatbed utility trailer and take it there for delivery. This is simply meant to be MOBILE- in that you can move it around as you wish. This is meant as a backyard camper or let your imagination run wild- greenhouse, office, spare guest room, mobile chicken coop, etc. OR build it without the wheels on a permanent foundation (blocks)!
Park it in the SHADE so you don't get cooked! Haha But shoulder season- that solar effect is going to feel GREAT! I hope to see lots of these built!!
Yes. On your private property.
Love Love this and I want to build. Do you have a max + weight capacity? Thanks Brooke.
Thank you for clarifying this cuz I seen some comments where people wanted to do it and pull it behind their vehicles and take it traveling.
Thanks for sharing it and the information on pulling it .
You could add some screw in curtain O rings & thread a light elastic for a block out curtain ? Alternatively you could just use a canvas secured to the outside which can be removed easily when required?
OMG, sooooooooooooooo cute! From the black to the wood to the patterns on the wall, floor and bed. PERFECT! And being able to clearly see out of it. My Dad & Momma ( R.I.P. ) would have loved your channel the way I do. This just melts my heart!
love it thanks
Love you ❤
You might add a box to the hitch area for tools, a come-along, and a tarp for when the sun gets grueling!
totally meant to be parked in the shade but yes can add something like what they use for greenhouses to diffuse the light
This would make a great greenhouse for starting plants. I could be towed to avoid grass burnout
Love this idea! ❤
absolutely
Is this the vardo?
@@kimperes5987 this is my ANYONE CAN BUILD IT mini vardo. For the real deal go search my channel for the other one.
/mmmmm😊😊
I was out in the hot sun playing flagger in an attempt to control traffic of one of the busiest roads in Maines capitol city Augusta in intense traffic. I get home watch your videos and it's all such an intense feeling of relaxation and just pure awesomeness. I totally forgot I was still sitting in my car when the music played near the beginning. Thank you for being you and sharing such awesomeness into my life 🙌🙏💖
awww nice take care!
@@therealgirlinthewoods All ways and always much love to you and Dave ✨ Take care
So cool, it would make an awesome sleep out spot for the grandkids in the back yard! You need to get a bit of rubber weather stripping to put around your door to keep the bugs from coming in through the cut section.
they would love it
@@therealgirlinthewoods Just need some grandkids! lol
Lol .. after watching this video I have so much to say. I found this page by a complete accident… once I saw the simple relaxing videos.. praying when you eat and thanking our creator.. I was like thank you Jesus. You are a true blessing 🩵
Absolutely love your builds and decorations
Love it, everything about it! Also, I'd love to be in it during a rain storm. That sound would be heaven.
posting a clip of that on my instagram today :)
Nice build - Suggestion rivets on the metal band to secure panel side to side as they do on horse trailers.
Suggestion for Porthole Window (which I have three of on my cabin). They can have screen as you secure the final ring. I've done this at my cabin and love it to keep bugs and birds out.
Very creative and yes always something discovered along the way on any build.
Thanks for sharing both of you are very creative and resourceful.
Just AMAZING! A real treat watching you construct this and I love your decorations! Thank you Brooke, you are a truly God's joy in action! 💟
thanks much!
💯 % agree.
I watched your live the other day and I loved it!!! Thanks for sharing a bit of Da Woof!!! It was so nice to see her. I totally understand when our pups get to an age where they are just not as active anymore. I have a 14.5-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Oliver, who we have recently brought to the vet to find out that he hasn't been feeling himself because he has such pain in his back and knees. Put him on some good pain relief along with other meds for his ears and he is like a new dog. Not like he is going to run a marathon but he is so much happier and a pep in his step has certainly been more evident. I subscribed to your son's channel and I am so looking forward to his adventures.
thank you
Just WOW.!! 😮 That looks amazing.!! Would absolutely LOVE to camp in something just like that.. 😊 Thanks so much for sharing.. ❤ Hugs from Southeast Arizona 🏜..
Brooke, maybe add some clear silicon to the roof panels to keep them from rattling and making noise. You could also add another set of wheels and axle to make it more stable. Great Job !
Great build Brooke and so much fun to see you decorate this little treasure. I was reminded of your time on Alone and loved seeing you just lay back and daydream. The only thing I would add would be a self supporting hitch.
I couldn't find one light enough- they're all overkill
@@therealgirlinthewoods Brooke Take a 2 by 4 and bolt it to the tongue so that it can swivel down when you park it. When not needed swivel it up and pin it in place beside the tongue.
Amazing FUN video! Loved every second of it! You could build another to auction off to a viewer - you set starting bid, I bet someone would pay
$4-$6,000 maybe more. Super fantastic w/clear ceiling!
Your videos are always so relaxing to watch. Just keep them coming . Your talent is something to be admired. I love all your critters, especially Maisie. You made this project seem so easy, talent right there. Thanks Brooke
thanks so much
Great job. That first view inside was really lovely. Functional, bright, and feels 'spacious'. The scrap of rope around the window frame edge is a clever way to finish it off...
You are so very talented and I love this little thing that you created Thanks for always sharing your remarkable little houses that you build Thanks for taking me on your journey mucho Love From Your Friend In Michigan Tam 💜💜
You are so talented Brooke! I love watching your builds as well as your walks and fire time. Blessings ❤️
You knocked it out of the park with this. What a fantastic design. Brilliant, functional and beautiful. Bravissima, Brooke!
Brooke, as usual you have me smiling at your creativity and guts. I love what you did this is the coolest little place. ☮️❤️
Hi how’re you doing?
You are so inspirational. I'm 72, couldn't do that but would try it if I was younger. Would love, love to have one. Thank you for letting me dream & getting to be part of your adventure. Love Ya.
I'm a woman who's older than you and do huge carpentry projects alone! You can do a little project like this for sure!
As usual you did a great job and once again you bring so much magic and joy to our world. You are one hard working girl but it's so wonderful to see someone who loves what they do and it's so uplifting to all the people who watch your videos. Thank you and God Bless.
really appreciate that
I love this, Brooke! So cozy! Got my wheels turnin about using the bed of an old truck I have out back as the base for a build like this. Praying my health will let up & let me try it! God bless!!!
You build the coolest stuff! I love it. I can feel the joy and tranquility of that cozy little spot in the woods.
Enjoy! 💜
Hello hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday?
A woman who builds, is creative, and is self-driven, is so attractive. What an inspiration! Thank you for sharing.😊
Another fantastic build by Brooke, “Girl in the woods” Keep up the great videos. Simply the best on TH-cam!!!
Cool, ❤!! You are so talented. The stenciled walls are beautiful. Love watching your videos.
That was my initial thought, when I 1st saw it…a green house! It’s beautiful!
Wow! Girl in the Woods, you can build anything!! Looks great ❤Oh I love that you turned the mistake into a heart 😂
Hey Brooke, my husband and I love watching you and Dave. We are now following Mick’s adventure. I’m not gonna lie… at first glance at this latest build I totally thought the adorable blanket and pillow was someone slumped over on the bench from exhaustion. 😂😂😂. Great build on the Star Gazer
🙇🙆👐👏👍 Hiya ...here ya are 'bringing it' as always.
Looking forward to all that you continue to pursue & share.
So unique of an idea. Such a 'creative' you are Brooke.
Luv the quiet opening on this vid.
p.s. 'the' Da Woof makes a second 'partial back half' of our Da Woof & sets the viewers into a tailspin.
I love it!!!! I wish I had done this when I was younger! But in my mind, I am there along with you!!!!
what an awesome build, you have such a talent for this
This could be an amazing base for a e-bike camper by replacing the side walls with xps foam covered with canvas and using a torsion box floar shaving of half the weight....Love this. 🤩
yes it would need to be MUCH lighter even for an ebike
Your step by step instructions I know took forever, but you gave fabulous directions for every step. Fantastic! Great job on another woman-friendly, anybody can do it project. You are a worker and an inspiration. May God continue to bless and multiply your efforts! Great video.
thanks that's why it took so long to get the video out!
So awesome there is so many people that don't have a home that would be delighted to have one of those thank you for sharing this and the decorations so beautiful 👌👍✌🏻
That was ridiculously cute! Makes us want to build something!
As always another Great build. Learning so much from you. Sending vibes of Blessings and Love for your continued adventures on your journey through this life.
We always thought of you as fantastic and still do. This is awesome thank you.
Wow, what an awesome build !!! Just three little things I would adjust - first, secure the nuts that hold the wheels, otherwise one of them will loosen up (Oldtimers used left and right threads on their wagons), just drill a small hole through the rod and feed in some stainless steel wire - second, use plain PC-sheets to get a perfect star-gazer-look-through, helps reducing the weight a bit too - and third, put two extra strips of aluminium right above the end walls. Using small screws into the end walls (e.g. 2,5mmx25mm), you could omit the ugly blocks. Using washers and some silicone will waterproof it as well as the special roofing screws (don't forget to drill a bigger hole through the PC for thermal movement).
Have a lot of fun with your star-gazer
A tip when ripping long materials like that 2x10s on a table saw is to cut about half way and then turn the wood on end and cut from the other side so when the cuts connect, the wood is supported in the middle where the cuts meet. Works well when you don't have an outfeed table
thanks!
Sounds like a safer way to rip
Another beautiful build! I always love the style of your builds and how you bring magic and whimsy to each one. I hope you'll do a night stay video with this one!
@BootsAndPearls85 - my thought exactly! It’s perfect for stargazing 🔭
So good to see you back in action. Love this new build! Thanks for showing the build, you rock!!
I'm never NOT in action- you just don't see it !
@Girl in the Woods I know that for sure!! Fun to follow your son too. You and Dave have really poured into your children, awesome to see how much love is in your family. God bless you all.
@@marcialee4590 Blessings from Poland 🇵🇱 and my channel 😊. We just moved to the countryside 🏡!
Absolutely Marvelous Brooke! Looks really cool and I loved watching the build so much, I had to watch it twice! As always, take care and be safe. See you next time.
hahah thanks J!
I love the whole precious creation, especially the aesthetics. Beautiful 😍
Absolute genius!You are a lady after my own heart! Its so simple yet so clever. I am 83 and my camping days are about over but I have a big garden and this would make a superb mini shepherds caravan for me to sleep in and dream of some of the wonderful camps I have had with scouts and my children and grandchildren. thank you for inspiring an old man to dream. Grandad Walter.
yes indeed! have fun
You always make thing so cute with simple things and color! Great job.
I have been so anxious to see how you did this. I have never built anything but desperately want something small like this. Hoping to have the time and confidence to do it one day soon.
You can do it! Good Luck! I too want to do this but I need my own land first.
@@Icewing10 I don't have any tools... but no time like the present time to do it! We got this!
great time to try
@@tonyabrowninghikes yard sales great place for tools. ASK Mr. WHIPPLE (BUSH RADICAL)
That lil trailer is just totally awesome Brooke!
Thx for sharing the build with us!
It's so great to watch you making another shelter from one of Deek's books. I greatly enjoyed the videos you made for the a-frame build. This one is really fun and I love the extra aesthetic touches with the stencils. Not just practical but pretty, too.
Agreed! :) -Deek. I'm slowly working on a tree house book for a publisher too- so Brooke (or anyone else) if you have a cool one, lemme know!
@liddybird3608 - oh I love the A-frame 😊 the results amazing, the build process . . . *EPIC*
This is perfectly awesome. Great little lair of a camper, the stargazing top is extra special.
That’s absolutely adorable!! You are so talented Brooke 👏 💜
So awesome! Loved watching the process! You definitely make some pretty cool structures Brooke!! Stay awesome!!❤️❤️
I have been so excited to see this upload!!
Consider using Nyloc nuts on (or double-nutting) the axle bolts, to stop them from coming undone (almost inevitable on at least the left side axle-nut)...
True. Something even a cotter pin to stop them backing out.
Wow, you always amaze me with all you can make. This would make an awesome greenhouse! Adorable as a little camper.
You have a real talent for decorating and design.
So beautiful, thank you for sharing. 💕
Great job! You are an inspiration to a lot of folks. God bless.
Wow! Just amazing!
The cooking can be outside.
If it rains, you could just have a meal of a sandwich, cheese, bread, salad.
Have several coolers in your car. You are set to go.
You could always do a sponge bath if there are no showers around.
Enjoy your adventures.
❤ the video. The little nose on the port hole is the drain. Really enjoyed the build. You inspired me to want to build one too. Awesome job.Hope you feature it again with an update to see what mods you have done. 😊
This was an AMAZING video! Thank You for showing us how you did this build..... you are a great teacher! Until your next video ~~~ Stay safe, healthy and happy! 👌
What an absolute delight! You turned someone else's concept into a reality! It really is so customisable too, a great project. 😍 👩🔧
I love your builds and how you show your mistakes when you could easily edit them out. It makes it more authentic and accessible. Love this little camper. Thanks for showing the whole thing. Great instruction.
Hello hope you’re having a blessed Sunday my friend?
I am just overwhelmed with all the stuff that you have come up with to build. I always enjoy watching your channel.
I like your work ❤
Such a cool build! Great video Brooke! 😎
The Woodzy Girl who Loves to build things, and decorate with such imagination, makes Great Content again.!!!!!!!!!!!!! You Go Girl!!!!!!!
I love how you kept the part in the video where you busted your shin on the hitch. That makes it real.
Wow, Brooke, your camper looks amazing, good job. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences with us. Take care.
Wow amazing little camper! Good job and thanks for showing us how its done!
I Love this so much!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to build one. I'm 65 and female. You empower me!! My zen, meditation and laptop backyard room..
Awesome project Brooke, love it!
Wow, that is amazing. You really are a creator. Gorgeous little camper hut. Love the big skylight. 💕
Hello 👋 Janet....
great how too vid, keep safe
I LOVE that! This really makes me wish I lived somewhere more rural. You are going to love falling asleep as you gaze at glorious night skies! Fantastic!!!
I just wanted to tell you how adorable your son is! I can't wait to follow him along on his life adventure. God will be watching over him.
I love the stargazer so simple easy beautifully done 💙💗
WOW, that's beautiful!!!👍🏼✝️
Really neat and cheap!! Can't beat that. Great job Brooke
Wow, truly amazing, Brooke. Looks so peaceful and fun to have. ❤❤
So cute!! I love it. You're so creative and inspiring!!
This is so cute. Love how you share how you built it in such detail. ❤
Watching you finagle those axles and wheels took me back to when I was a kid and we'd build these home made "cars" we called buggies. A 2 x 12, a couple of 3 foot 2 x 4's to attach old baby carriage axles and wheels to we scrounged from the dump. A carriage bolt through the front axle assembly and 2 x 12 so you could steer it by pushing on one side or the other of the front 2 x 4 with your feet. Then race them down the long hill near our house. It's a wonder one of us wasn't killed. At the bottom of the hill was a T intersection with a fieldstone wall, and of course there were no brakes. 🙄
LOL love it! yes and i am basically a little kid
I've always wanted to live inside of a greenhouse and I have thought about having a mobile greenhouse and you just pulled together all that possibility in this inspire build. Thank you!! I was thinking I could do a slightly bigger version on a utility trailer and have a hot shower maybe even a bath in it.
That is my favorite part too. I love the open feel of a green house. When I was little my mom had a green house made out of this same material and boy did it sure get hot in there because we lived in the south but it would be great for the winter time.
This is so awesome!!!! You're my biggest inspiration, Brooke! Thanks for all your videos :-) Time for me to buy some tools!
yesss
Love it!! Please wear safety glasses!! Met you & Dave 2yrs in a row @ Bushcraft!! The Vardo Rocks!! As both of you do!!!
Great job!!!
This is absolutely amazing 💚
Hello hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday?
We've been looking for something like this for our little utility trailer!! Thank you so much. You are an inspiration!
I just Love this! I’ve never built anything in my life yet I watch all of your videos including your builds from start to finish! Lol I have to add how clever it was of you to turn the legs of the sleeping bench like that! Thank you for sharing and inspiring. Everything looks so cozy and magical! God bless 🌸
Lovin' this.. so cool ! A star-filled night... or imaging heavy rains on the clear roof. Heaven.
Beautiful, creative build; thanks for sharing! So awesome! Blessings to all 🤗💜🇨🇦
You do a amazing work terrific Job Brooke Well Done ❤️
WOW I love it!!! Brooke you knocked it out of the ballpark great job.
Brooke your little Micro Camper is absolutely fantastic, I love it, "You go, get outside, and get Happppppy".
Beautiful. Awesome job
Another awesome project! I wanted to tell you how impressed I was with Mick’s first video. Wow! It was so well done! You can tell how much he takes after you and Dave.