We Built Our Dream Camper (On a Budget)

Looking to hit the road in a camper but can't afford a fancy one? Check out our budget-friendly cargo trailer conversion project! We added insulation, a window, and a DIY lift bed system using only $70 worth of 2x4s!

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[davehale]

When you say that you have a plan and your partner’s immediate response is, “I don’t have doubts”, that’s a good relationship. 😊

[i.Mee]

If the bed is too heavy to lift, you can attach some hooks to the supports and use high compression bungees hooked under the bottom of the bed to help lift it up. It is a small, simple and inexpensive solution and provides a lot more lifting assistance than one would expect from such a simple setup. Nice work on the trailer. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[loulauer]

Nice job kids! A low cost mod you may want to consider is an RV roof vent.

[chuckbradley]

Build a set of hinged drop legs for the ramp to be used as a porch and add a mosquito net to the back door and side door .

[gregslair]

You guys crack me up. Your interaction with each other is such a joy to watch. Not too mention all the things you two do.

[MrUltimateer]

Please install a carbon monoxide sensor. The vents don't seem sufficient for your trailer. Thanks for sharing your video. Love this!

[John-wmd]

Retired builder, new subscriber. Owned Gentleman Jim's Construction Company New Hampshire USA. Happy to see what you're doing, looks great.
Maybe next time don't screw one board in while trying to insert other boards in holes, by leaving one vertical board out approx 6-8" away you can slide all horizontal pieces into all holes and then slide vertical piece where it belongs w slats already locked in. If it makes sense. Lol. God Bless you folks. Stay Safe Stay Healthy Positive and Blessed. Amen 🙏✌️ from Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka Boston Strong

[KennethLongcrier]

With the way the sidewall flexes on that style trailer, you may want to place a minor taper at the end of the 2x4 (think french cleat) to draw in the sidewalls when under load...

[CharlesLScofieldJr]

One suggestion for your camper trailer, you know those commericals you see on TV for the magnetically closeing screens. I think a set of those would be nice for the tailgate of the trailer and maybe for the side door also. As someone who never cares for camping since I had twenty years of camping, better know as field exercises in the Army. But screens are a god send to keep the flying critters outside.

[Nathancarter]

Love your content! Can't wait to see the Ambition Strikes collaboration. Learn the 3-4-5 method for squaring up things. Best thing the trades has taught me

[carolc]

I'll just bet this guy learned from one of the best carpenters. Great job!

[steveb]

Nice build! Good on you for going after it. You'll love having it.

For the bed rails: add another set of supports on the outside of each bed position on ONE of the vertical rails - making the opening wider. That way, when you start lifting the bed, one person can set the bed on the extra supports (like a shelf) while the second person wrestles to find the opening. Watching at 24:10, she could have set her end on the extra supports while you wrestled your end up and slid it in. Makes that operation MUCH easier.

[incognegros]

There's something us old guys used before levels and lasers 😂 it's called a plum Bob. Well good luck kids it looks great 👍

[beeleywood]

So glad you took the time to relax and enjoy each others company, you wont get much time when the baby is born. Having kids is the hardest, time consuming but most rewarding "job" ever.

[RobertHamm-uc]

Something you can try, is installing a pulley system to make it easier to raise and lower the bed.

[-vu]

Thanks. I am still in the planning stages but I really like your homemade etrack system.

[jimrosson]

It turned out great love how you guys made the bed system so it goes up and down that easy. The wheels and tires do make it look like a new trailer. Looks like the perfect camping trailer. Great job

[RichardAdams-pq]

You know it's a good day when Molly and Dylan drop a new video. Your going to need the AC, it's hot right now in the South. I'm in Destin and it's been cooking.

[chriswilson]

Your idea for the bed is very ingenious!

[jasonculinarycoppadgett]

Great project simple and affordable. Good y’all were able to have some time together and enjoy it.