Please help me get to 1,000 subs!!! I appreciate everyone watching this video and commenting!! I’m going to be building another one but also I’m going to post a video soon of the materials I used for this videos build :). You are all great people!!

@jamey2116

Жыл бұрын

What keepsthetop water proof

@skywatcher6064

7 ай бұрын

Rubberized paint

@ashleymcclain315

6 ай бұрын

How did it hold up did bumpy roads shake it to pieces. That's my worry about the one I want to make

@rudysquest

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. We made it!

@f-ickle1200

7 күн бұрын

with music like that, i don't think so

Beautifully done simplicity without spending $8000 and taking a year to build. Commercial RV builders are out of touch with reality.

@scootersonlyrepair6773

Жыл бұрын

Not at all they make products with planned obsolescence so you have to spend more than it's worth to repair or to buy a new one.they know exactly what they are doing

@Billy28376

Жыл бұрын

@@scootersonlyrepair6773so true. That’s how everything is made now

I've been watching a lot of channels of people making teardrop designs I'm like why can't somebody just make a square one and then I found this channel perfect finally a square one I'm 61 years young I like it easy to make i don't need a teardrop.

Update - Total cost of this build including the trailer frame was around $1200

@johnw65

Жыл бұрын

Nice job Chris, I like! I started with a 4x6 v-nose trailer for $2K, Added Insulation, AC, Door, Windows, cabinets, TV, AM/FM DVD front deck, luggage rack, and awning for an add'l $2K...

@rudysquest

Жыл бұрын

@@johnw65 that’s awesome! That’s what I want to try next.

@johnw65

Жыл бұрын

@@rudysquest I'm discovering that on our DIY trailers, they're never 'done'... I'm constantly spotting some little thing I want to add. Like maybe a foldup room to attach to the ramp on the back for an indoor privy/shower and outside galley like the teardrops have....

@scootersonlyrepair6773

Жыл бұрын

Use wing nuts and make the box removable just incase you need to use the trailer for anything or for maintenance ease.

@johnafagerquist8235

Жыл бұрын

Nice build. The only I would do real different, is make it so I can stand up in it. I'll be darned if I'm going to take on a project of this magnitude, and then not be able to walk upright inside of it. I'm only 5"7', and my wife is less. So 5'9" to 5'10", floor to ceiling would do for me.

That's great! People think they need everything built in, like electric and sink etc. but I would just have battery lights and a couple jugs of water. And bring a generator for AC if it was hot and a buddy heater for heat. Cook outside.and a cooler for ice cold drinks .

I'm going to hire this guy to build my camp trailer, Look how fast he works!

Excellent ! I also built mine at 4'x4'x8' rectangular. I wasn't worried about aerodynamics either because I pull it behind a van anyway

@larryfulmer

2 ай бұрын

I'm considering turning a aluminum trailer I bought from Lowe's to carry a golf cart behind my van.. into a square camper trailer. 5x10. But I'm going to build the sides at 6foot. I pull behind a van as well... that sometimes the spare room on a light trailer would be so very welcomed....

Excellent job thank you for showing us how it's done.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤

Nice for a weekend trip. I like the simplicity. It actually has all kinds of accessories. Like a little bag awning or something. Well done.

A box for the front of the trailer from harbor freight and one of their quiet generators to go inside the box and you're on your way! Great job, it looks good 👍

Building tiny campers is my after work thing so much fun

That camper is $40,000 at a RV dealer. Great job!!

nice, simple and solid work, still for cargo and as camping trailer, exactly what I like. What I had done additionally: I would put rubber granulate stripes under the wood. Sooner or later will be there, so it is good, if the wood won`t have water contact too long. Thanks for your video, I really like it :)

Step by step explaining works better with reasons of how and why!

I love the bolt lock on the door, but the hinge screws are on the outside. And the smoke detector kinda made me chuckle.

BRO this is TIGHT! thank you for sharing!

Great music, good vibes

Looking good. Thanks for the video.

This just laughs in the face of Airstream, these are modern lines!

Dude that is awesome! I’ve been looking at trailers because we’re planning on moving away from where I work so I want something I can camp out in during the week. I was actually looking at harbor freight trailers just the other day.

Nice video! Thanks for sharing.

Gotch cha subscribed!

Nice work! Cool trailer!

@rudysquest

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice build!

Great build. I am definitely interested in knowing more about how you did this.

Nice job 👍 😎

Nice.. The $ticker $hock for a commercial overland trailer has lead me to build my own. When ever I am done, (haven't started yet, lol) it may not be as pretty but I will have a pretty penny in the bank. Nice build my friend. Thanks for making this video.

That's dope dude! I was barely even able to put mine together! lol

Wow great video! I plan on doing a similar build very soon!

Sooper dooper trailer man! 😱😁👍👍🇺🇸

Nice work.. 💯💯💯

Very cool build man! You’ve just earned yourself a new subscriber. Looking forward to what you do next!

@rudysquest

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

It’s perfect!

Awesome idea

@rudysquest

8 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Nice job.

Nice video bro. Gave me some ideas..!

That's the point of building your own, save money and customize to your liking.

Very cool !

Nice rig for hunting or camping 👌

Thank u. this was fun to see.

Gosh these builds used to be so fun before lumber exploded in price! Now tow that thing to my deer hunting spot!

Im going to give this a go,but with a bigger trailer that I already own! Also using poor man’s fiberglass for the skin!

Custom SquareTop 🤟

By far my favorite build on KZread. Quick and basic. The only thing that is making me second think my build is, a used 20ft pulled behind camper that needs a little TLC can be bought for close to the same price as a DIY build, plus it already has appliances, water, bathroom Etc.. really on the fence 🤔

@rudysquest

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!! That is a tough choice for sure, I wanted a camper like that but for me I was limited by my tow vehicle which is why I went this route.

Great design but it's leak city. Don't travel or leave it out in the rain. If you used vinyl siding over tyvek- then wood, it would be 100x better. Also making a curved nose instead of a flat one ,would make it aerodynamic.

I like it brother simple fast and will last a long time I need something like this just for deer camp

VERY NICE JOB, I have plans to do the same on my 5 x 10 with ramp. Will build it on 4x4 skids so I can winch it on and drag it off . I,m contemplatng using insulated garage door panels for sheeting, I like your design.

@rudysquest

7 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Skids would be nice so that your trailer is multi use. Good luck with the project!

Almost exactly like mine.

Awesome.

You will be to 1K soon with this kind of response almost 200K in one year that alone is impressive how did you do that

@rudysquest

8 ай бұрын

Good question lol - Just lucky I guess.

This dude works fast !!!! 🙀 He must not be paid by the hour🤷‍♂️

Chris this is awesome bro. I plan on building one sometime in the future. I may have some questions along the way. Hope Youre still here to answer them.

@rudysquest

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks!! I’ll do my best to answer them. I check the comments pretty frequently.

@rudysquest

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

Built mine with the door to the rear, only drawback is getting in without a Jack stand when not hooked up to truck causes it to lift in front.

How well does it tow nice clean build

😅Wouldn't you just love having this guy for a neighbor?

Think can use foam panels for lot as better insulation and lower cost. But good video shows easy

Nice build, could use some cabnets

Great build! I’m doing a pop up camper converted to a hard side salon on my channel.

Everything look great. My worry is your trim. I hope it doesn’t leak on you.

Badass only thing I would change is the hinge for the door has all the screws exposed I can unscrew them and go right in

@rudysquest

Жыл бұрын

Good point lol. I had plans to cover them with trim but that’s a valid point - things to remember on the next one

Subscribed 💯💪🏾

This may be an opportunity for you to help those who have recently lost everything. A roof over their heads. Great work! I would love ❤️ to buy one from you, only I am one of those who live with family because of a disability. God bless you 🙏 ❤️

Nice work🔥🔥🔥What type of weather seal paint did you use for the roof?

@rudysquest

2 жыл бұрын

I actually used Rustoleum Rocksolid 6x deck paint. It completely seals and waterproofs. It makes a super rigid surface. The first coat went on really thick and the wood completely absorbed it, then I added a couple more coats for added waterproofing

Too cute

Did you change the axle so you could drive over 45?

I want to build one, but removable maybe with some I bolts & turnbuckles.

That’s sweet! Do you have build detail?❤

Could you send me a list of the materials you used?

About how much does it weight just curious. I like the design. Thinking about doing it on a northern tools 5x8

Why don’t you add a slight pitch to the roof so it’s about 5 feet in total Height?

Great Job and great video! What size trailer was it?

@rudysquest

Жыл бұрын

4x8

Would you be willing to post the materials used and prints for the trailer online? This looks almost exactly like what I'm wanting to build (with some minor modifications). And, what's the total weight? (I"m assuming you've sold the trailer by now, which is why I'm asking about the designs)

@zezoab

Жыл бұрын

Lol blueprints? Its just a fucking piece of shit box on a shit trailer

Can probably fit a fouton in the space. If you add more space around the wheel you can add a counter and more space. Probably only 12 inch tho.

How did the paint an wood hold up? As far as pealing an the wood cracking

great trailer !! I want to build one like yours .. do you know what is the weight of your trailer ?

@rudysquest

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t officially weigh it but I tried to keep track of the material being used. My best estimate is between 700-800 lbs. tongue weight was about 85 lbs.

How does it pull? Does the square front offer up much wind resistance? How does pulling it effect your gas mileage? I'm curious because I am building almost exactly this design and I'm second guessing whether or not to round off the front any.

@rudysquest

Жыл бұрын

I went back and forth on rounding the front too. It does pull fine. I didn’t really notice a big drag with the flat front. Rounding the front or doing a v nose might give a bit more space inside. I just went as simple as i could.

@fladave99

Жыл бұрын

I would put a little v on the nose. A flat front will add resistance and could also buffett especially when passing trucks

Nice build! What kind of tow vehicle did you have for this trailer? Also did you keep the stock tires on the Harbor Freight trailer?

@rudysquest

Жыл бұрын

I have a Jeep Renegade - pulls perfectly fine. Also, I did keep the stock tires on it.

I wish you success. Thank you for visiting my works. I am a designer and manufacturer

Great video, thanks!! How or what mods did you do to the HF trailer? what mph is safe with the HF? i am about to buy one to custom build just like yours only i must go 6ft in height :)

@rudysquest

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!! All I did to the frame was have the joints welded. I don’t recall the mph but they are dot compliant tires. So I’d assume that means you are good for freeway speeds up to 65. But I don’t recall the actual number.

Why not aerodynamic to help with pulling?

What is the stuff you used on the corners of the trailer? I'm having a hard time figuring out how to build a door on mine

@rudysquest

2 жыл бұрын

I used some really inexpensive galvanized steel roof flashing. Works great, a little flimsy but with the right screws, it held strong. I used lathe screws. The doors are tricky. That was one of the last things I built because I didn’t know how to approach it. However, I used 1x4 as the frame, plywood for the outside, 1/8” whiteboard for the inside and used wood glue and wood screws to hold it all together. I also insulated the door with 1/2” foam board.

I have a 7x10 trailer frame I want to do the same thing but I need at least 7' inside height and a place to do it.

Awesome job. I’m in the process of building one myself. What brand/type or rubber paint do you use for the roof? Thank you

@rudysquest

8 ай бұрын

I believe it was rustoleum rocksolid deck coat that was the 6x thickness. It creates a waterproof barrier.

@shawnconway7890

4 ай бұрын

Ok I will look into that. Thank you very much and stay safe

I like it. Dont get the tear drops.

Can you tell me your final weight trailer and build?

Like the build, maybe I'll get a "Round Tuit", and build one myself! Silly question though, no criticism, just curious, Why does everyone put the door on the side? I'm thinking a door in the rear(like the ASCAPE trailers) would be better....my opinion only....

@rudysquest

Жыл бұрын

I thought about adding a rear access door as well- having two might be better in the long run.

What kind of screws do you use , the type and size, I have a 4x8 hf, and I need to do an enclosed cargo trailer im in orem located thanks 🙂

@rudysquest

Жыл бұрын

I used structural screws for framing. I also used structural bolts to hold the wood to the metal frame. I think it was 3” screws. And 4.5” bolts.

@TheDouglash

Жыл бұрын

Using those screws did you have any edge or end splitting? Did you counter sink and/or predrill for the screws?

hey buddy, thanks for the video . any chance you can share the blueprint and total material list ?

@rudysquest

Жыл бұрын

I did make another video with explanations and materials. I don’t have blueprints unfortunately..

does the 1200$ include the trailer also?

What are you welding at start of the video? Did you make any changes to the HF trailer?

@rudysquest

Жыл бұрын

I was welding the joints to reinforce the frame. That’s the only change I made to the frame. Everything was still bolted together but welded at those joints.

Very nice but where is the plans, for the rest of us that may not be a carpenter, thanks

When you do this, how high can you go? Like for example... going under bridge overpasses, they aren't all really tall... so is there like a certain height that you don't go above for the top? And I ask this because... the trailer can only be so wide and long, then the only way to save space is to try to go a little bit more height to make up for that, and turn that into shelf space or store space, etc? Thanks.

@rudysquest

3 ай бұрын

I think in my case, I could have went a little higher like to 5’ or 6’ but any higher I would need a wider trailer otherwise you’d be top heavy and could create a situation where the trailer could tip

@noahriding5780

3 ай бұрын

@@rudysquest Ah. you r right about not wanting it to be top heavy. Thanks for your reply.

Can you comfortably take that going 60mph pulse?

What are the measurements of the door and window and where did you get them from?

@rudysquest

Жыл бұрын

1 window is 24x36 and the other is 24x24. I had to custom make the door. I think it was something like 36 tall by 24 or 26 wide.

I’m homeless, living In my car. This would be a Godsend. A roof over my head, a place to actually lay down and get a proper nights sleep… I work, I have a job, just trying to come up with first, last, security for a place, plus utilities deposits, ect, ect, ect…

Were you worried about the weight of the camper Being too heavy for the axle and wheels. I'm starting to build my own camper on an old pop up but I'm worried the weight will exceed 2000 pounds which is the capacity of the axel.

@rudysquest

2 жыл бұрын

I was a little bit but I kept track of the material and tried to make sure I wasn’t over on anything. I used the lightest foam insulation i could find. My axle on this was rated to 1500 lbs. I think that the final weight was around 700-800 lbs (including the frame). Frame weighed about 250lbs. Depending on the size of your build and materials used, I would think a 2000 lb axle would be okay. But if you are going big, I would upgrade the axle to a 3500lb axle. The frame would likely need reinforced as well. But if you keep your build small like mine, a 2000 lb axle is more than enough. Good luck!!!

@zoeinreallife

2 жыл бұрын

@@rudysquest thanks for the reply. An upgrade to a 3500 is about 900$ currently! I think I'm going to just size down like yours. They're still very functional.

@rudysquest

2 жыл бұрын

@@zoeinreallife yeah things are not cost effective right now. It’s a very functional trailer for being as small as it is

Sharp! How much does it weigh?

@rudysquest

2 ай бұрын

Roughly 750-850lbs

@giannidcenzo

2 ай бұрын

@@rudysquest pretty light. Cool, thank you

Do you b Have a brand or a name for thr water rubber roofing you used? Thsnk you...

How does this tow at highway speeds?

@rudysquest

2 жыл бұрын

It actually tows really well.

What kind of welding was needed on the frame?

@rudysquest

Жыл бұрын

We welded the joints to help with rigidity since it’s a bolt together frame.