DIY teardrop camper Vistabule inspired tour

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
  • In this video I interview my brother-in-law ​​⁠​​⁠​​⁠​​⁠​​⁠and take a tour of his DIY Vistabule-inspired DIY teardrop camper he built. Due to time constraints and pushing to complete the camper for our family vacation in Maine he is roughly 80-85% done in the video.
    Special thanks to my brother-in-law ​​⁠​​⁠​​⁠​​⁠​​⁠‪@adameckhardt6532‬
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  • @SamTheBalloonMan
    @SamTheBalloonMan 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    The craftsmanship on this is downright beautiful. Clearly taking pride in quality work!

  • @justjoanish
    @justjoanish 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Oh my heck, I want one of these. Just absolutely fantastic.❤

  • @gilgasc0ngg
    @gilgasc0ngg หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This would be the best build I’ve seen so far. I like how u used every space on the trailer frame for that leg space.

    • @adameckhardt6532
      @adameckhardt6532 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! There is really only one other DIY build I've seen online that really went to a similar level of detail and finish. A guy named John in his CapeBuild Journal on the Teardrops 'N Tiny Travel Trailers site. I thought I was the first DIY to use okoume plywood interior, but then saw he did shortly before me. Actually there were a surprising number of similarities between our builds. I'm sure there are others out there as well. Thanks again.

  • @richardbinell2053
    @richardbinell2053 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Spectacular work. Incredible design and attention to detail. Thanks for sharing. Are plans available? Are there build videos?

    • @RVcampingandAdventures
      @RVcampingandAdventures  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the comment! If you go to 14:40 in the video we cover where you can locate plans. No build videos on this one unfortunately just some photos along the way. Thank you!

  • @ALANScottDICKSON
    @ALANScottDICKSON หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow what a build. Awesome job. Bret would be impressed!!

  • @merccrewlcab2385
    @merccrewlcab2385 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for the tour! We have a teardrop that we bought and we are planning to build our own too. Great ideas, love the sunken floor and split seat, those hinges are awesome!
    Cheers eh!

  • @robertconner8141
    @robertconner8141 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    super job. craftsman for sure!

  • @BonesFPV
    @BonesFPV หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That's a pretty amazing build. Thanks for the video.

  • @ALANScottDICKSON
    @ALANScottDICKSON หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If you look at the Vistabule it has a spring under the seat that pulls the bed into a seating position, making it easier to put the bed in a seat position. A simple but smart idea.

    • @adameckhardt6532
      @adameckhardt6532 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, I believe that is necessary because one is lifting the entire thing at once, along with the mattress. The mattress I have there is not as bendable, not because of the weight, but because it's too thick (6"+ thickness).

    • @ALANScottDICKSON
      @ALANScottDICKSON หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@adameckhardt6532 I guess if you don't need to fold up the bed then it's fine to leave it in the bed position. But I really like the split seat set up. Genius

  • @alanwagers7073
    @alanwagers7073 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow ! Love the design of this, the seating setup is innovative and just what the doctor ordered, perfect functionality instead of just a bed. What type of aluminum trailer did you use. Rhino liner on the outside, perfect. Thank you for sharing.

    • @adameckhardt6532
      @adameckhardt6532 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorry, didn't see this question before. I simply used 1.5" x 3" aluminum channel I purchased from Schupan Aluminum & Plastics in Toledo, OH. As mentioned at the end of the video, I learned to weld aluminum for about 6 months prior to beginning that part of the build.

  • @Bender13
    @Bender13 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You could pull that behind a trike or a CanAm! I wouldn’t but it seems you could.

    • @adameckhardt6532
      @adameckhardt6532 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      CanAm perhaps, but would be quite a slog with a bicycle! 😆

  • @doncatchpole
    @doncatchpole หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good job

  • @ALANScottDICKSON
    @ALANScottDICKSON หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow what a build. Such a replica. Bert would be proud. What is the cost to do thew build? Alot less than a Vistabule.

    • @RVcampingandAdventures
      @RVcampingandAdventures  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for the comments, in the video he mentions the average cost ranges from $3-7k and it is entirely up to the builder based on options and supply cost. He mentions he went overboard but that was a decision he made. Hope that helps!

    • @adameckhardt6532
      @adameckhardt6532 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, it is a lot less than the Vistabule, but again, I spared no expense in materials. This build took a bit over $12K.

    • @rayvanderzaag1371
      @rayvanderzaag1371 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@adameckhardt6532 Thanks for sharing your build - it is beautiful and inspires me to think about doing something similar. One question - where (or how) did you source the big front (curved) window? thanks. Ray vdZ

  • @user-dr8yv6dg7u
    @user-dr8yv6dg7u หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome build! Can you tell me where you sourced your front window? Thanks!!

    • @adameckhardt6532
      @adameckhardt6532 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorry, thought I answered this before. It is simply 1/8" thick acrylic sheet cut to size, and held in the curved shape by a Trim-Lok LK1660 locking gasket.

    • @user-dr8yv6dg7u
      @user-dr8yv6dg7u 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@adameckhardt6532 thank you, beautiful build!

  • @nathanmciver6496
    @nathanmciver6496 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Weh, what people will build to have abuse stop! Because they need those appointments? Huh! What abunch of scammers! Reasons why prices are so high! With the proper phycology and love these units would be alot more affordable! Does it actualy work? That sure should!!!!!