Here's a translation of the Maestro's description... "From a normal high-roof combination to a motorhome in no time at all. Put it in, buckle up, drive off. The box is 112 cm wide, 74 cm deep and 41 cm high when folded. When unfolded, the bed is 200 cm long. Total weight approx. 40 kg.Made of 18 mm multiplex birch. 15 mm would be better, but unfortunately it wasn't in stock in the hardware store. The drawer is made of 12 mm poplar and birch plywood."

@GVMCorner

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bosong8017

2 жыл бұрын

there are a lot of different plywood, which one should we choose ? Thanks a lot!

@leninmoran896

2 жыл бұрын

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@Abufaqihchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explanation @dave coke

@cathys949

2 жыл бұрын

@@bosong8017 If you choose A/B softwood construction plywood, most of the voids will be filled, but it won't look too nice. It will have one "good" side and one secondary side for not showing. You could paint it for appearances. Or you can choose cabinet-quality birch hardwood plywood, which I believe is what was used in this project. Both sides are equally good in appearance. Of course the prices will be quite different.

The double hinge spacer solution for folding in the bed-panels was just briljant!

@TarikEddial

2 жыл бұрын

Could someone explain to me why this is necessary? what would happen with just 1 hinge?

@janwijbrand

2 жыл бұрын

@@TarikEddial It allows the third panel to fold in between the the other two panels.

@questions_galore

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Way better design than mine. I also made the mistake of building mine before I had my new 2 burner stove (I built it to fit a single burner stove). The dimensions were wrong (I couldn’t nest the stove into the spot I intended). I ended up having to rebuild 1/2 of it. I also like the idea of making it lighter by cutting out pieces.

Wow, just wow! Loved watching this being put together... Would love to get a chance to learn from and do wood working / cutting with this gentleman. What a nice creation. Was really impressed when the drawer including the cooktop folds out and over to create more workspace! Cheers

This is just excellent. It is exactly what I had in mind for my 2006 Ford Tourneo Connect , but seeing it in action + a video of the construction process really helps me out a lot!

This is so far the best truck camping build I have seen yet. Easy to move in and out and nice design.

Your work flow and methods seems so practical and efficient! And such a simple yet effective workshop set up. Truly inspiring!

The best part of this build is he removed a lot of excess wood while keeping it integrally strong which equates to good gas mileage. Excellent workmanship, thanks for sharing

@mellyofthespring3365

2 жыл бұрын

And it also makes for ease of lifting in and out of the van!!

@kmooney1954

Жыл бұрын

Great build and clever ideas - but: I keep hearing in my head "Wooden Pallets". Less work to customize and not as heavy as plywood.

@mertonallowicious

Жыл бұрын

@@kmooney1954 as a carpenter/woodworker over 20 years I can assure you the voices in your head are wrong… pallet wood is either weak junk or quite heavy. Plywood is widely used in construction due to its tremendous strength/weight ratio, however stay away from chip/particle board and Mdf- but don’t take my word for it get out and build something!💪

@franl5585

11 ай бұрын

@@mellyofthespring3365 What is the approximate weight?

@mellyofthespring3365

11 ай бұрын

@@franl5585 idk, I didn't build it. I think you meant to ask/tag somebody else.

Beautiful design and workmanship. Got me excited to think hell ya I could do that! Best build I’ve seen for simplicity and effectiveness. Thx so much for posting the build!!

Herzlichen Dank, besonders auch für die Ruhe🙏🙏🙏

This is seriously popping huge ideas for camper kitchen issue. Good thinking, thanks!

Jeez man. Never thought I could fall in love with a project. This is 100% one of the things I would do if I had one wish granted- master woodworking skills

The universal language of carpentry, with a dialect of ingenuity. Wonderful video!

This was a pleasing process to watch. Everything was so precise, well done!

I made something similar but my 3rd folding piece just clips onto the 2nd one . I never thought of using a small piece of wood and double hinging it . A great design and well built .

Absolutely the best designed and most versatile camping box I have seen throughout my year of research. This has inspired me, thank you.

@TheKodiak72

Жыл бұрын

lol really. Its pretty generic.

Well thought out design. I love your inside cornering technique and your use of gauge blocks. Well done!

It's an absolute pleasure to watch a true tradesman at work. Brilliant design too. 10 out of 10

I think that is one of the best builds for a 'hatchback' that I have seen!

One word "BRILLIANT" !!. Hope you won't mind me copying your idea as I'm turning my forester into an overlander adventure vehicle. Thank you 😊

@kathyhenderson8703

Жыл бұрын

I’m so interested in your post. Would love to do this with my Forester

I wasn’t really sure where all the cutting and drilling was going to wind up but in the end it all came together! Very cool idea!!

Nicely made! We went with store-bought plastic drawers for our micro camper but we really like the clean lines you get from the custom construction.

Okay, I see why that one guy said a table saw makes things easier. Still don't have room for one, so I appreciate knowing how to get by with a circular saw!

@ryanlangan1060

3 жыл бұрын

Look for a "track saw" or "poor man's track saw"

I've been camping my whole life. On foot, bicycle, motorcycles, and overlanding. I appreciate an easy and quick setup like this. Awesome.

@richardlau2447

9 ай бұрын

Easy when you got skills. Good job playing.

I've built a small square drop camping trailer, and I've been looking for ways to cut weight. For instance, replace large bulky 2x4 bed supports with thin white oak battons. Much less mass, far greater strength. I hadn't thought of using a high quality plywood and cutting out parts of it like that, and it's rounded so they won't split or crack along force concentration lines. Very clever. I'll have to steal that.

Super Workshop setup mit absolut flexibler Ausstattung und sehr kreativer Umgang mit den Werkzeugen. Das aussparen von Gewicht ist genial. Wirklich sehr kreativ, effizient und inspirierend!

I wish I was friends with this guy. Love to have him mentor and help me build one for my truck.

Could not figure this out until the end, very very clever design, every inch of space used, and as light as possible 👍

@v10moped

3 жыл бұрын

no one could figure it it out. it would have helped if he narrated the process.

It always amazes me just how inventive and clever people can be. Truly an inspiration to all of us, many thanks for sharing.

Ich bin total begeistert von Deinen Ideen und Deinem handwerklichen Können 👍👍👍 Danke fürs Zeigen 🤗

Awesome innovative design and build. I love the way you work. Truly inspirational. You gave me several ideas for my own van conversation that will require special compartment for a motorcycle as well as living space, so I’ll be working with a much bigger van. But your folding bed idea is brilliant. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from the UK. Subscribed.

That is absolutely stunning! What an amazing piece of design! Thanks so much for the vid.

DIE Camping-Box. Vorbildlich geplant und eindrucksvoll umgestzt. Eine Wohltat zum Anschauen.

This camping box is absolutely amazing! I wish I could build it myself.

Sheer genius!! I've been thinking about converting a cargo trailer into a camper, but I think you've just convinced me that what I should do instead is build modular components and then have "tie-down" points in the trailer to strap them in, so they can be removed or swapped around at any time. Then if I ever sell the trailer, I simply take all the modules out and re-use them elsewhere.

@_GntlStone_

3 жыл бұрын

It's an awesome little setup. If you could lock the bed in a partial upright position it could also work as a couch. See Ladi & Margaret's youtube channel for the season 1 van tour recap posted recently. One of the tours they cover had a bed/couch setup using ropes & cleats.

@lisat9707

3 жыл бұрын

Watch Jarrod Tocci on youtube. He did a video on a van that uses modular components that he can swap out completely and replace at any time. He's got lots of videos so you will likely need to search. But it's really worth it. It's a older gray haird man and the interior is a darker gray hope that helps!

I live in the states, and of course you can buy the expensive pre-built camp kitchens but this was a real treat to watch. Amazing ingenuity and I learned something new!

😳 Inventive creation; I could tell early in the video that this build took some real planning but did not expect the finish. Impressive and inspiring!! Thank you for the video Brother ❣️ Happy Camping!! 😎👍👍💯

The speed on the film left no down time, but the design made up for it. I like the custom layout and how it incorporated your sleeping area. Very efficient.

I have watched many camp kitchen/drawer builds. I always wondered why no one cut out the "dead" wood, saving weight. Finally, someone did just that. Excellent project! Thank You!

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Spent 4 months traveling australia 12 years ago living out of a ford falcon station wagon and wish I had something even close to this. Well put together and well designed.

@robertwilson1827

Жыл бұрын

There's a company in Australia called Drifta, they have a large selection to choose from.

So glad my drawer system is a work in progress (for 3 years already) and still in planning phase. I get so many ideas.

Amazing what one can accomplish with the proper tools. I'm in awe of outcome and how rapidly it was constructed.

Obrigado por compartilhar! Parabéns!! Eu estava necessitando de um projeto justamente como este!!

It must’ve taken a lot of practice to be able to work that fast, good job man!

Just came across this. I made this for Citroen Berlingo, following the plans, a jigsaw and drill. Rough , but fun and functional! Sold it with the van last month and intend to build a new one this winter, just the same because it works so well (but I will invest in a router to smooth the edges) heartily recommend!

Очень порадовала концовка. То,как всё продумано) молодец, автор! Отличная работа!

What a beautiful design! Would love to make something like this for my own vehicle!

Was die Liegefläche betrifft, der beste Ausbau eines Dokkers, den ich bisher auf YT gesehen habe. Danke 👍

Wow. People never cease to amaze me in beautiful ways. Bravo!

Thanks so much for sharing your process! I'm gearing up to make a plywood pull-out bed + storage cabinet with trays and this video helped provide useful insight into the process and build inspiration. Danke schön!

This is exactly what I want to build!

Wow, that is so cool. Outstanding job.

You have some serious skills there, sir. Still not sure what is more impressive - your design or your skills. Absolutely amazing!🔥🤙🏼

I love seeing things like this done without a bunch of specialty tools.

Top! Gefällt mir sehr gut von der Funktionalität und Aussehen her😄

Oh wow that’s SO clever!!!! Think I need to make one for my Vito ❤️

obwohl ich wohl nie soetwas brauchen werde und schon gar nicht selbst bauen kann, sitze ich nun vor deinen videos und der kaffee wird kalt 😂 tolle arbeit, auch sehr schön gefilmt und geschnitten. danke für die anregungen und die entspannung beim gucken. 😊

Danke noch mal für deinen tollen Bauplan, ist jeden Cent wert. Meine Box ist nun auch fertig und wie ich finde, dank deiner Vorarbeit, super gelungen.

@GVMCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Freut mich, danke!

That is so cool. I am converting a bigger van than yours. But it has given me few ideas. So thank you 😁

Brilliant design compact go anywhere van, love it

Brilliant in so many ways. The end result is awesome, the use of tools, squares and guides .Learned heaps, now all I need is a van.

You did an excellent job on this. One of the very best I have seen. That includes manufactured or DYI! Your design is the best!

Excelente projeto. Parabéns!

You are a human CNC machine. Nice work!

Just bought the drawings, definitely building a modified version. Love how you have taken the weight out, i would never thought of doing that.

Very good! The design, the construction and the video itself! You are a very talented man, thanks for sharing with us!

I live in Japan , wanna do diy like you... Wonderful Vanlife!!!

Jawohl! Hab so gehofft eine Camping Box von dir für den Dokker zu sehen..bin gespannt.

Muito funcional e prático .. ótima explicação... Adorei

I'm planning on doing a "no-build build" for my Nissan Serena, as I don't have the time, money nor skill set. But that doesn't mean that I can't get hopelessly distracted by such beautiful and creative builds (it's also very relaxing!!) Excellent work guys :)

Found this video randomly. Nice job. I actually really like your home made saw guide too! Perfect!

Only once in my life I had the freedom of a well equipped woodshop after hours. I could move from one tool to the next to the next with a sense of momentum. Now, years later my own garage is not organized & many tools I cannot afford. Times change I guess but your video reminded me of my most enjoyable wood working times!

Seeing how this guy gets things done makes me feel better about my skills. I don't suck, I simply lack experience and devices to make the job easier. He made it look so simple... WHICH MEANS it is probably incredibly difficult LoL

That's a perfect fit, nice!

Bellissimo. Una soluzione stupenda. Bravo

Fantastic workmanship both on the unit and the video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

One of the better designs and minimalist simplicity. Well done.

amazing, you did such a great job in making it look easy and doable.

Love how everyone swoons over the smooth ply and clever curves, missing the lovely editing that made this enjoyable to watch ☺️ I guess the best edits are the ones you don't notice and instead just feel like you're in the room as an observer. Great job on both!

@GVMCorner

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@jusgibs

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Great observation! Not only is it an excellent design and build, but the camera coverage and editing is a masterpiece. Must have been over a thousand editing cuts.

@GeorgeToft

3 жыл бұрын

He made it sure look easy. Editing was great, too.

@wienosminosfouxxx2002

3 жыл бұрын

@@GVMCorner Respekt. Was kostet ?

@jeffessex6483

3 жыл бұрын

Well said, exactly what I was thinking. Awesome job from all angles👍

I'd love to see you build one for an SUV. I'd guess the height would be lower. I truly believe most people out there don't need a fancy setup with power outlets and plumbing. Love the simplicity of the build! Just pick up and go! Awesome Job!

Wow. I wish I was 1/16 as good as this guy at wood working. The pace of this video was perfect.

Bravo! What a good smart job. Throw that brave hound a bone for protecting you during your labor.

@amywalker7515

3 жыл бұрын

For a minute there I thought I was reading one of my own comments.

Bloody Good Mate. This would probably work for my Ford station wagon too.

@davidr7236

3 жыл бұрын

Most Aussie comment 🤣

What a amazing project. I been dreaming of something like that for my car for some years now. Easy to stop were you want, to make some food or to sleep a few hour before you hit the road again. Just love it. Best wishes from Jan in Norway

@GVMCorner

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Muchas gracias por compartir esto con todos!! Me ha gustado mucho el vídeo y qué buena idea sujetar la cama a los asientos delanteros. Fácil, sencillo y con la ventaja de tener más espacio debajo de la cama. A parte de que el mueble pesa menos sin tantas patas. Muy buen trabajo, gracias

WoW.., sowas möchte ich für meinen T4 haben. Kompakt, alles was man für ein paar Tage braucht und gut zum Zwischenlagern im Keller/Garage. Saubere Arbeit... :) Wenn jetzt noch eine kleine Zeichnung mit Maßangaben / Material für einen schmalen Euro zum runterladen dabei wäre, bekommt es auch ein Hobby-Bastler hin. ;) LG NORPUde

Superbe travail,propre simple et efficace ,bravo 😉

Well done sir 👏👏👏thank you for showing us your carpentry skills..Absolutely loved your work because you made it beautifully simple..👍👍👍

Muito bom o trabalho. Eu não tinha ideia de como fazer algo parecido. O aprendizado é fundamental para o conhecimento.

Einfach genial, genial einfach. 👍😎

I love it ! Just perfect ! Give us inspirations. Thank you.

Nice relaxing and motivating video. Especially like the part when you truncated driving in some of the screws. Many thanks

Excelente trabalho ficou muito bom parabéns👏👏🇧🇷

Spitze, allerdings ist es nicht zu empfehlen etwas an die Kopfstützen beim Dacia zu hängen, da die Kunststoffhülsen im sitz nur all zu leicht abbrechen aus eigener Erfahrung. würde lieber die seitlichen Gurthalter verwenden

Thanks! This is the best I've seen presented on KZread. You inspired me, I'll build a for my Peugeot Tepee. I'm your subscriber.

@ikecampos1521

3 жыл бұрын

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You have to admire a man who refuses to replace dull cutting tools and keeps using them long after they start smoking and burning holes in the wood.

You are indeed extraordinary,not just making,but you have also thought about making the drawer lighter on the scale,you are amazing

The outcome is entirely different from the title. This is a great camping package.

Uau, relaxing

Great build, I love it and will definitely use it for my own van!

By far the best so far all the SUV camper add-ons I have seen in you tube. Very creative and thanks very much.