I'm sure about that lol unless you want to compete with him on who creates a better Ark lol.your blessed young man that's all I'm saying be wise and well.
Lmao! Within the entry video, thumb nail, this, that, idk! That is a funny decal, that would scare away the pests! Then again if I need somthing like that on the side of my camper I wouldn't want to camp there! :)
I have pics of myself sitting inside it at the Woodworking Show in Atlanta in 2017. It's a very nice, very well done build, Zach. One to be proud of, for sure.
Did you ever figure out a total cost of your build? I see you used premium materials, so I'm expecting it to have cost a tidy sum. Great craftsmanship BTW. I watch each and every episode.
Very very cool. I redid an old German camper and I definitely know about having blood sweat and tears into something. This is really beautiful. Can I just ask about the black paint? Why black? Does it get hot in there as a result? How's the humidity in the trailer when parked at home? I'm genuinely interested because I'm tired of the boring traditional camper colors. Beige, white, grey, burgundy,... Boooooring colors.
Brother where to start? First, how did I miss this - awesomeness! Second: The tactical tool vest: must have (along with my fac tape measure on the front because I write everything down on it), third: the orange highlights inside the wheels are a great touch. 4th: you know when you open the new phone box and it is so built to spec the phone has trouble coming out until the air pressure equalizes? Yeah, that's your Colman stove storage! Really outstanding...but I am a LITTLE disappointed you didn't CNC some special highlights into the cabinetry or the like. But that's a quibble: awesome build, awesome editing and video production. This was Really Cool!!!
Hehe love the comments! Thank you! Check out my site for atlas46 links to that vest. I didn't have my bigger CNC when I built this. The only CNC thing I did was the door knobs because they needed to be perfect! :)
Great looking trailer. I can't wait to start on mine. I think I'm going to have to go a little bigger with a 5x10. I'm planning on building an additional bunk inside for my youngest kids.
@RCW Designs did you end up finding a 5x10 that suited your needs? I too wanna use a bit bigger of a trailer than the commonly used Harbor Freight frame.
Out of pure curiosity. How much did you have invested in your awesome build? Just trying to make sense of a manufacturer charging 8-10k for a very similar camper.
I don't have total cost but I think I did mine for around $3500 but with a lot of labor or love haha! I'd sell mine for around $10k too to be honest :)
Wow you have given me so many Inspirations for my future teardrop build! My biggest thing is I want to learn the aluminum skinning good because that is what makes it pop and look like one you bought off a dealer! You had way more info than many people do! So you obviously really look like you know what you're doing, can I ask why a Kreg Jig? And why use glue(nails or gorrilla?) and Nails (brad?) instead of screws everywhere?
Oh good happy to inspire you to try something new and different. Pocket holes are your friend in cabinetry style work. It's very hard to line everything up from the outside and screw from there so I used pocket holes from the inside if that makes sense. As far as glue and brads, depending on what I was trying to do or hide I would use either one. No glue was used on the cabinetry work but I did use glue to hold down the wood ceiling and roof because I wanted as much support as possible. Also used brads there so they would not be noticeable when you're sleeping and staring at the ceiling haha. Cheers and good luck!
@@SouthernGinger I get it buddy, the time struggle is real. But for real, thanks for responding, this is an amazing build sir. We are in the research phase, we have a 29ft TT but its a pain for quick trips. Cheers PWU
Hey thanks! Yeah I've been messing with it behind the scenes but about to upgrade the suspension and shackles. Nothing crazy, it's a RV tow behind vehicle for the most part.
Beautiful work man!! What are the brand/style of the hinges on you cabinet doors? Where can I get some?! I'm trying to complete my hidden gun cabinet, done with pallet wood... and I dont want them showing. Need a flush look... Thanks!! Great job!!
Yeah so I have the hurricane hinge. On the two sides I added a bottom seal and during water resting with a hose I was seeing some water getting through that seal so I added the top seal just to try to close that gap a little better.
Very nice build! Just a question, why didn't you glass or epoxy that whole outer plywood body first before metal panelling it? Leaks are almost certain over age between moving panels and corner strips.
Nice catch, I used penetrating epoxy on all the edges of the outer plywood and below the door seal.. if you look closely you will see a color difference in the wood.. but yes I totally recommend that too!
I just used a harbor freight trailer and got that licensed before I got started :) I could build you one but I don't think it would be cost effective hehe :)
Hi. This is such a fantastic and wonderful trailer. You have a really great skill. I have a question, what is the official name of the steel plate that covers the trailer roof, and where can I buy it?
Wow! Not only did you build an absolutely beautiful teardrop. That video was incredible. Thanks for taking us on your journey.
Thank you :)
I'm sure about that lol unless you want to compete with him on who creates a better Ark lol.your blessed young man that's all I'm saying be wise and well.
That's a good challenge haha!
In my opinion he is a master craftsman. It shows how having the right tools and knowledge can make building a teardrop look simple.
Thanks buddy, it was quite the challenge, plenty of mistakes along the way hehe.
The most professional DIY project I’ve seen so far.
Thanks so much!! I appreciate that!
I didn’t even watch the trailer build…..I watched all the tools I want and don’t have!!!
Lovely shop dude
Hahaha I do the same thing on other folks videos!! Lol
Incredible skill and next-level craftsmanship! Didn't expect this from a personal garage.🙂
Thank you so much, it was a blast to make and I still have it in my garage hehe
Out of the thousands of dollars of tools you showcased in this video, the Kreg Jig is priceless.
You got that right!
Lmao! Within the entry video, thumb nail, this, that, idk! That is a funny decal, that would scare away the pests! Then again if I need somthing like that on the side of my camper I wouldn't want to camp there! :)
Wow.... What CRAFTSMANSHIP!!! Great work!
Thanks so much!!
Wow man, you did a killer job, for real!
Thanks so much Mike 👊👊
I'm impressed, very professional, God bless you, thanks for the video
Thank you! I appreciate that :)
Really nice job, it's nice to see people taking pride in their work.
Thanks Bob, it was a lot of fun to make :)
Pretty solid build my man.
Thank you sir, I appreciate it :)
Hello from Ireland 🇮🇪 Great video
Hello!! Thanks for watching! That's a hop slip and a jump across the atlantic for me haha
I have pics of myself sitting inside it at the Woodworking Show in Atlanta in 2017. It's a very nice, very well done build, Zach. One to be proud of, for sure.
Oh man those might be worth something some day hehehe. Thanks Mark!
wow. what a beautiful job
Thank you Patrick!
Wonderful job sir!
Thank you so much!!
This is inspiring me to make it in a smaller scale for my motorcycle 🏍 ⛺️
That would be cool
Videographer or fabricator? Super on both charges, great piece of craftmanship
Thank you!!!
Nice build and I love how you put the video together
Thank you so much!
Wish it was only that fast in real time. ;-) Have a great day!
Hahah right? I'd would have made a few!! 😂
I like how you did your seams !! Great job sir!
Thank you Brian, I appreciate that!
Fantastic build......thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! I appreciate it
Wow. What a great job. Unbelievable
Thanks so much Robert! How's the Photography business?
That’s nothing short of awesome! I would believe if you said you build them for a living.
Thanks so much jack! Really appreciate that!
Did you ever figure out a total cost of your build? I see you used premium materials, so I'm expecting it to have cost a tidy sum. Great craftsmanship BTW. I watch each and every episode.
I think I was all in around 4k in materials but lots of man hours haha. Thank you :)
@@SouthernGinger That's actually quite good, I would have guessed somewhere closer to 6K. Excellent job!
Dude! That's crazy! Nice work guys!
Thanks man! It was such a fun project and going back to do a timelapse just made me smile hehe.
That is just to cool.
Nice build, thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you so much! Appreciate that
Amazing build
Thank you!!
What a fun video and cool project! I finally found someone who likes their Kreg jig more than I do. Again thanks for sharing your inspiration project.
Hehe you're welcome!
Very nice fit and finish.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Very talented. Nice work!
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
Great looking build!
Thank you!
Awesome camper!
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Very very cool. I redid an old German camper and I definitely know about having blood sweat and tears into something. This is really beautiful. Can I just ask about the black paint? Why black? Does it get hot in there as a result? How's the humidity in the trailer when parked at home? I'm genuinely interested because I'm tired of the boring traditional camper colors. Beige, white, grey, burgundy,... Boooooring colors.
I chose black to match my car, I suppose it could get hotter but I really haven't noticed to be honest. At home it's parked in my garage haha
Great video Zach. It's about time. :-)
I know I know.. you missed the ol ginger :)
Really nice build! Dig it!
Thank you so much!! Appreciate that!
Incredible. Beautiful workmanship!
Thank you so much! I appreciate that!
Brother where to start? First, how did I miss this - awesomeness! Second: The tactical tool vest: must have (along with my fac tape measure on the front because I write everything down on it), third: the orange highlights inside the wheels are a great touch. 4th: you know when you open the new phone box and it is so built to spec the phone has trouble coming out until the air pressure equalizes? Yeah, that's your Colman stove storage! Really outstanding...but I am a LITTLE disappointed you didn't CNC some special highlights into the cabinetry or the like. But that's a quibble: awesome build, awesome editing and video production. This was Really Cool!!!
Hehe love the comments! Thank you! Check out my site for atlas46 links to that vest. I didn't have my bigger CNC when I built this. The only CNC thing I did was the door knobs because they needed to be perfect! :)
Great build! Looks like fun.
Hehe thanks buddy!!
very nice, excellent job
Thank you Doug!
You do excellent work!
Thanks so much! Appreciate that!
Great work
Thank you very much
Great looking trailer. I can't wait to start on mine. I think I'm going to have to go a little bigger with a 5x10. I'm planning on building an additional bunk inside for my youngest kids.
Yeah that would be rad!! Do it!
@RCW Designs did you end up finding a 5x10 that suited your needs? I too wanna use a bit bigger of a trailer than the commonly used Harbor Freight frame.
@@LukasEragon yeah, actually got one for free. Just need to redo the bearings.
Great job on this build .
Thanks so much! I appreciate that!
Awesome! Looks wonderful
Thanks Jessy!
Wow Nicely done
Thank you so much!
simply awesome, i want to build one now
Thank you!! Its a lot of fun to see it come together :)
That is super nice!
Thank you Rich!!
Well, that was super freaking cool... 👍
Thanks so much Val 👊👊
Out of pure curiosity. How much did you have invested in your awesome build? Just trying to make sense of a manufacturer charging 8-10k for a very similar camper.
I don't have total cost but I think I did mine for around $3500 but with a lot of labor or love haha! I'd sell mine for around $10k too to be honest :)
Wow you have given me so many Inspirations for my future teardrop build! My biggest thing is I want to learn the aluminum skinning good because that is what makes it pop and look like one you bought off a dealer! You had way more info than many people do! So you obviously really look like you know what you're doing, can I ask why a Kreg Jig? And why use glue(nails or gorrilla?) and Nails (brad?) instead of screws everywhere?
Oh good happy to inspire you to try something new and different. Pocket holes are your friend in cabinetry style work. It's very hard to line everything up from the outside and screw from there so I used pocket holes from the inside if that makes sense. As far as glue and brads, depending on what I was trying to do or hide I would use either one. No glue was used on the cabinetry work but I did use glue to hold down the wood ceiling and roof because I wanted as much support as possible. Also used brads there so they would not be noticeable when you're sleeping and staring at the ceiling haha. Cheers and good luck!
Practicle and little. Sweet
Haven t built Jenga yet
Do it!! Haha
Amazing work!
Thank you so much!!
Nice job
Thank you
wow. so pro. Mind sharing your BOM? and where you got your stuff? I'm starting my very similar project. thanks.
Thanks so much, one day I might get off my lazy butt and make plans haha
INCREDIBLE.
Thank you so much :D
This is such a great build!!! Agree with everyone, this guy is legit. I wish he would post up plans for this!!!
It's on my long list of things to do haha! One day :) one day :)
@@SouthernGinger I get it buddy, the time struggle is real. But for real, thanks for responding, this is an amazing build sir. We are in the research phase, we have a 29ft TT but its a pain for quick trips. Cheers PWU
Oh I bet that's a sweet TT too? Full hookups?
@@SouthernGinger Yessir, its a Jayco WhiteHawk 29BH. (10K lbs+) Great for longer trips but terrible for overland or quick mtb trips.
Oh yeah! Where do you MB?
Awesome job! Mad skills! Great video
Haha thanks Robert, I appreciate that :)
More, please. Take your time! ;)
Hehe did you see the other 22 detailed videos on it? Hehe
Nice work.
Thank you thank you :)
Absolutely educative video thanks
Where are you based please
Georgia, usa
This was a great video, I like the timelapse.
Thanks Mike, it got me fired up again going through the footage... ;)
@@SouthernGinger Don't you tease! Jeremiah may see this comment :P
Haha yeah I'd hate for him to loose his cool 😎
@@SouthernGinger lol 😆
Impresive
holy sh!t dude! that's amazing great job
Thank you so much 🥰
Professional grade. 💯
Appreciate that
Magnificient!
Thank you!!
Fantastic!!
Thank you!! :)
Great work and sweet dnb track.
Thank you :)
Great job enjoy it thanks for your video and take care.
Thank you!
Nice job, what was total cost after the build???
Somewhere in the $3500 range l, I don't have exact count but that's in the ball park
Saw you over on Jeep Solid's live stream! Excited to see you working on a YJ soon!
Hey thanks! Yeah I've been messing with it behind the scenes but about to upgrade the suspension and shackles. Nothing crazy, it's a RV tow behind vehicle for the most part.
@@SouthernGinger Sounds awesome! Looking forward to it!
Are you local in the ATL area too?
@@SouthernGinger In Columbia, SC so not too far away.
Ah word, yeah I've been out that way camping at Andrew Jackson state park
👍 nice job!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful work man!!
What are the brand/style of the hinges on you cabinet doors? Where can I get some?!
I'm trying to complete my hidden gun cabinet, done with pallet wood... and I dont want them showing. Need a flush look...
Thanks!! Great job!!
Thanks so much, I have those on my website, www.southerngingerworkshop.com/teardrop-parts
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Nice video
Thank you! I appreciate that!
This is so legit! Props to you, sir!
Thanks so much! Appreciate it!
Great work🤗😁👍. Is it waterproof on angles?
Except horizontal haha
WOW... good Job!!!
Thank you so much :)
Beautiful work what's the name of those aluminum edge you are using on the borders....?
It's a special trim you can order, I have a full list on my site www.southerngingerworkshop.com/teardrop-parts
@@SouthernGinger yes Sir thank you In cheking your amazon website and now I will suscribe
Nice job! How much was the build??
Thank you so much! About $3500 in total
Nice camper, but isn’t It insanely heavy for its size with all the 1/2” and 3/4” plywood?
Not that I'm aware of, I can move it around by hand very easily and never had an issue towing it
Stop trying to pull an off road camper with a subaru with a cvt and you have nothing to worry about
That is amazing work you did! Looks way better than a commercially made How much would you say it cost to make yourself?
All in probably around $3500-3800 but lots and lots of blood sweat and tears for sure hehe
@@SouthernGinger I wish I had your skills! Awesome trailer
If I can do it, so can you :)
best moment at 5:42 :D wonderful video!
Hehe thank you so much :)
Nice build, I would like to know a material list and where you got the black exterior from. Also any plans you used.
Sorry no plans, built it from stratch, the sides came from metal supermarkets
And you don't have all those tools and incredible skill... You settle for store bought. Wow. Nice!
Not sure what you mean? Some things have to be store bought hehe. What would you have done differently?
@@SouthernGinger - I was a little obscure with my reply. Sorry. I meant great job, way better than anything that can be bought. I am super impressed.
Heheh no worries it was like 1am lol
hello where did you get that black outer covering on the outside? is it something from one of the big box hardware stores?
No I special ordered it through Metal supermarkets
Greetings from Marietta. Excellent job. Would like to apply some of your techniques to a slide in for my truck. Where do you take it camping?
We go all over! Mostly in the GA though, we enjoy Red top, unicoi, tallulah gorge, places like that :)
The side panels are those sheet metal or a type of plastic? You get all your exterior sheets and trim locally?
They're aluminum coated black. I got them from metal supermarkets
Like from Brazil - Mogi das Cruzes city - São Paulo state.
Wow hola!
Very cool!!
Thank you :)
What are those latches that hold the back door where the kitchen area is what are they called because I noticed you didn't use gas cylinder
Yeah its a hatch spring, I put all my parts on my website.. www.southerngingerworkshop.com/teardrop-parts
Amazing 🤩👏🏻
Thank you :)
How much would you charge to build one for an old retired Marine/law enforcement officer?
I don't build them for a living but I would consider selling this one for the right price :)
Really nice work. What sore of trailer frame did you use??
Started with a harbor freight trailer
@@SouthernGinger thanks, how has that held up for you? Did you beef up the tires?
@@jeffreyt7177 yeah I replaced the axle with a 3500lb axle but didn't change the springs
@@SouthernGinger thanks, this is on my to do list. Just wasn’t sure how much to trust a harbor freight trailer.
@@jeffreyt7177 they ain't bad but there might be better options out there too
Very nice 👍 I like it
Thanks Tom, I appreciate that very much!
Can you describe how the seals work on the galley hatch - you seemed to have a top and bottom seal?
Yeah so I have the hurricane hinge. On the two sides I added a bottom seal and during water resting with a hose I was seeing some water getting through that seal so I added the top seal just to try to close that gap a little better.
Badass build How much did it cost to make if you don’t mind me asking
This build was around $3500
Thanks so much buddy! I appreciate it!
Awesome 😎!!
Thanks ✌️
Very nice build! Just a question, why didn't you glass or epoxy that whole outer plywood body first before metal panelling it? Leaks are almost certain over age between moving panels and corner strips.
Nice catch, I used penetrating epoxy on all the edges of the outer plywood and below the door seal.. if you look closely you will see a color difference in the wood.. but yes I totally recommend that too!
Right around 3:45 you will see it pretty clear..
@@SouthernGinger gotcha, thanks for the reply! Enjoy the camper, look forward to hearing how it works out.
@@ralphvanthoff Thank you!
Buddy you rock! How hard is it to get a license plate for it? What did you do? And finally how much to build me one? Hahaha great work!
I just used a harbor freight trailer and got that licensed before I got started :) I could build you one but I don't think it would be cost effective hehe :)
Hi. This is such a fantastic and wonderful trailer. You have a really great skill. I have a question, what is the official name of the steel plate that covers the trailer roof, and where can I buy it?
Thank you! I got mine at metal supermarkets. It's aluminum