I see why this video got 73,000 views! Definitely one of the best home builds I’ve seen. And I love how you took bits and pieces of inspirational ideas from other manufacturers. That Baltic Birch is gorgeous and it goes so well with the Escapod like interior. I think my favorite feature or maybe just a feature I’ve never seen before was the space between the stove and the bottom drawer so you can reach your hand in there. And the drawer looked really deep which was so nice to see.

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Drew! I really appreciate that

@joshbrown5938

Жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy let me ask you does it bounce any I'm not knocking your build you did really good on it but I think the A-frame for the tongue should have been underneath the camper more and if it bounces in the tongue that's what you need to do to stop it that you said it didn't have but just a little bit of tongue weight to it so you shouldn't have any problem but if you put a toolbox up there on the tongue you could have that problem and the reason I'm saying this is I build these I know what issues come up and how to take care of it

I love the simplicity.

Your craftsmanship is excellent. I like simple builds like yours (although to your complements, yours goes the extra mile)! No need for running water and extra gadgets that take time, space and repairs to maintain. I would love your camper to take on a trip.

Nicely done! A real world build, very refreshing.

I really think I have watched every build vid on YT. This is in the top 5 of all time. Perhaps top 3. Super nice build!

For being your first build, I think you did a pretty awesome job! Have fun with it. Travel safely.

Absolutely phenomenal! Well done!!

Beautiful! The galley is perfect!

Super clean! Great job.

You really thought this through well. Nice job.

Really appreciate all the ways you've reduced the cost of building a camper that is comfortable, yet has all the amenities most of us want. We stand on the shoulders of giants, so from my point of view, you just liberated the ideas of others and shared them. Open source is all about sharing the knowledge. You just got another subscriber and I look forward to more videos on this camper. Cheers brother

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for the kind words! This alone makes me want to start creating more content. Cheers!

This is amazing and has been a huge help to me with my own build. I can't thank you enough.

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

So happy to have helped! If you have build photos I would love to see the finished product. theioniqguy@gmail.com

I have been watching DIY builds for three years now of every type, and your build is absolutely beautiful, very clean. I feel you could sell it for three times the build cost. (Not counting labor). Again, good job!! 😎👍

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I really appreciate that.

@holdenthompson1235

2 жыл бұрын

He could sell it at a loss. Unfortunately he'll never get what he has in it. But, it's about the pride and achievement you gain. Not the money. But, usually it's not ever about the money. Not many can say they built a tea drop. Good conversation starter to make new friends out camping and its impressive to most because not many have the will or know how to do the same. Its priceless to him. This means more to him than a price tag could achieve. Nobody will ever appreciate this camper the way he could. I will always build new or remodel to my suiting. Like live in a mobile home I bout when I was 22 and remodeled everything. Made my own cabinets, laid my hardwood flooring. Did all the fancy columns and beams and everything else. The outside is a ratty ole trailer and you would never ever expect to see what you do walking in and once people see the inside the look on their face when they see the soft ambient lights glowing on the walls from the built in lighting in the white trim that bumps up against hand stained tongue and groove pine walls bumping up to burnt brick color walls and the white wainscoting and the rustic dark homemade cabinets and bamboo flooring... they are in shook and say it's the nicest trailer you'll ever see though. Especially when I'm humble and say it's just a ratty ole trailer. That feeling is worth every cent I know I'll never get back

Nicely done. Sweetest build I’ve seen on KZread.

Wow, this is really nice. I would love to have one of these as I want to go camping.

Nice Job! Thanks for sharing!

This is super nice! Awesome job. Do a more off-road capable one next!

Nice work! I’m in the middle of my build right now, I like your ideas. I may borrow some.

Nice interior work! Overall trailer looks great!

I need this in my life lol. Makes camping so much easier. I'm done with tents!

Looks beautiful!

Great job it's got a very clean look.

Great job! Perfect!

Very Nice job. I plan on doing a 5x8 soon.

I'm just now coming across this video. That is a nice teardrop sir and thanks for the mention in the video. I hope to see it in person one day. Build on!

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay! I'm way out in Connecticut but hoping to get this thing out west in the next year or so.

@DIYTearDropJay

3 жыл бұрын

We have a gathering in Arkansas this year. I know that is a long drive for you but I hope you attend. If not, possibly the great lakes regional gathering would be closer. That is one nice teardrop sir! You did an outstanding job!👍

Amazing job.

This camper is incredible and the amount of views for the build is outstanding I wish I could get this many views Well Done

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great job ❤❤❤❤

Very nice build!

Awesome job!

Incredible!

Great build ♡

Awesome! I love the amount of thought that you have put in to your build. Thanks for sharing. :-)

That is a BEAUTIFUL build!

@TheIoniqGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome build!

@TheIoniqGuy

Жыл бұрын

Right back at you. Very unique design

Nice. You’ve got skills.

Very nice!

Excellent A+

Nice job

well done

Very nice

First build? Wow!

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed it is!

Good job appriciated

What did you use to trim it out on the outside? I've seen it used before but have no idea what it's called. Thanks and looks great!

Outstanding, very high quality. It's a shame you didn't do videos of the build process.

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

As I'm no expert, I didn't feel I had the expertise to tell others how to build. Probably would have doubled my build time fussing with a camera and editing. Thanks for the kind words!

Would love to see your layout plans, even rough sketch. I like your kitchen layout best of the ones I have seen so far. Also, I had a thought about a mod for your drawer beneath the stove with the low sides for access. Put in panels to bring the sides up to full height but hinge them on the bottom. In the up position they can help keep drawer contents in the drawer. In the down position add flaps so they function like a "drop-leaf table" only the drop leaves fold up instead of down. Gives you temp table top space, maybe to put cooking utensils on or drinks on the back side.

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

That's is actually a really cool idea! I might have to give that a try

@jamesharris8583

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy Glad you like it. If you try it out I would love to hear about it or see it. Also, how did you manage to make the rear lid over the kitchen so rigid? I remember one of the other vids had problems with theirs not being sturdy enough. Their kitchen design was similar to yours but I like yours better. Your stove and cooler come out perpendicular and creates a sort of galley kitchen effect.

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Four galley spars each made of 2 pieces of 3/4" plywood laminated together. Even still I had a little bit of springback when skinning them. I would have done 5 in hindsight.

You did an amazing job on this. Your craftsmanship looks like top notch 👌🏻 Did use a CNC to cut the plywood cabinetry? It looks perfect.

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, all cut with jig saw and circular saw. CNC would have been nice though

Excellent video - thanks for post. Terrific work on your teardrop! Where did you get the plans? I’m interested in building one myself. TIA!

@TheIoniqGuy

11 ай бұрын

Mostly my own design taking inspiration from the Escapod Topo 1 and the Timberleaf Classic for the exterior shape. I have a Google Photos album linked in the description with my profile plan as well as build photos if you're looking for inspiration.

This is amazing!! Great job. I have been looking at the superbright LED strips as well, did you get the 18 lights per foot or 36? I really like the warm glow that puts off.

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

The strip lights I used are actually right in the middle at 24. They're great at night. Very easy on the eyes. Bright when you need em and dim when you don't

@adampeters6938

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy awesome thank you! They do look perfect

Hi I am wondering what the external walls are made of - are they a type of paneling?

Great video!! Thank you What RADIUS Would the front be?

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Off the top of my head I would say probably 2 or 3 feet

Awesome looking. How to you build them over hanging the frame like that? Where you cant see the frame on the sides.

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I rabbetted the edge of the plywood walls so that they would rest on the floor while also extending down enough to cover the tubular frame.

This is fantastic. What material did you use for exterior finish? Do have clips of how did you make the exterior finish? Thanks

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

It's called Filon. It's a fiberglass filled plastic. It's used extensively in the RV industry. I rough cut the panels and clamped them to the sidewalls and then used a router with a battery cutting bit to cut it to the exact size. Then it just held in place with the side trim and the doors.

All in, how much does a build similar to this run? Under 4K?

I absolutely love this! Nice job! Do you have plans or anything you could share?

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They're is a link in the description to a Google photos album with photos and schematics of the sidewalls

Amazing. Do you find it's sufficient just cracking the window with the roof vent for ventilation. Any condensation issues so far?

@TheIoniqGuy

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. There been morning when there's been a little bit of condensation on the interior walls but nothing that can't be wiped down pretty easilly.

@Jerbrown

Жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy Thanks!

Great job!! Can you go into detail on the galley seal down the edges. Looks simple but i could do with it being explained. Thanks

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I added some closeup photos of the hinge and seals to the Google photos album linked in the notes. Hope that helps.

@nicwilliams00

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy Cheers

This is a top notch build. I doubt you could buy a better camper at any price. I’m interested in the skin, what did you use? I know you said something, but I didn’t recognize the product. What source did you use for the skin and outside trim?

@TheIoniqGuy

7 ай бұрын

It’s called Filon. It’s the same material most RV builders use for siding. www.recpro.com/rv-fiberglass-filon-siding-8-5-wide-arctic-white/?campaignid=10108288062&adgroupid=107415455739&keyword=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9ourBhAVEiwA3L5RFugiysiAHpinnsBHNsok4dT_2XXIe5tG5IDxH89bCnttr35LvNQGyhoCwD0QAvD_BwE

Very well done, totally on the same page with taking influences from Escapod and Timberleaf ! Do you have plans available to purchase?

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I don't but I have some build photos and a profile you can print out for the shape. Link to the Google photos album on the description

I'm just about to start my cabinets in my trailer and I love the plywood face and doors you did, they look amazing. You must have used a wood CNC machine for them to be so precise. I'm curious did you have access to a CNC if not how did you find someone to do them for you?

@TheIoniqGuy

Жыл бұрын

I actually didn't use a CNC. I used a thin kerf circular saw blade and a straight edge. For the corners I got the thinnest kerf jig saw blade I could and did those free hand.

@coreymartin7498

Жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy wow, amazing work. I was a finish carpenter for several years and I cant free hand that well. Great job and thanks for responding I appreciate it!

Wow awesome! Did you buy or weld/build the 5x10 trailer frame?

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I welded it myself. Thanks

Very nice build. I built one 4 years ago like yourself. Do you have photos or video of the build itself?

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Just added a link with photos of the build if you're still interested.

WoW!!!!! Love it. Symmetry is fabulous. Clean lines and shape. Beautiful work. Keeping this video and subscribing today. Question: why two doors vs one with opposing window? Just curious. Love the build.

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! After camping in it for two years, unless you travel alone, believe me you'll want two doors so your partner isn tclimbing over you in the middle of the night to go to the restroom.

@mr.peabody3509

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy ah. Totally makes sense. My wife and I just bought a 36’ er and love it for our three 12 yr old boys. I am looking to do something like this (exactly) for our elk hunting trips here in Idaho. 👍

@mr.peabody3509

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 6’3” so this works for my height too.

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

It's a fun project. Check out the linked Google photos album for build photos to reference of you wanna see my building technique.

Nice, where did you hide the battery I don’t remember you showing that or a port where you charge it from?,

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

The battery is behind the center galley drawers, close to the axle for weight distribution. Charger is behind the cooler as close as possible to the battery.

Does the fan keep the camper pretty cool in the summer heat

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't really used it in anything warmer than a low 70s night but in that type of temperature it works very well at keeping you comfortable.

Where is a good place to buy these parts like the hurricane hinge?

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Vintage Technologies has pretty much everything you need. Just try to order as much together because their shipping fees aren't very low.

Hola amigo buenas tardes saludos desde San José Costa Rica tu diseño esta muy bueno yo estoy entrando al mercado de hacer y vender este estilo esta genial y las curvas muy ligeras espectacular donde obtuviste los planos me encanta eres un genio saludos

this is nice! btw how did you adhere the skin?

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

No adhesive. It's held in place by the doors and the corner trim

Very professional. What are sides made of that you floated?

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

www.recpro.com/rv-fiberglass-filon-siding-8-5-wide-arctic-white/ It's called Filon. Really nice product.

@gwrulzmylife

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy ty!

Where is your battery location and did you use a RV distribution panel? Like WFCO or Progressive Dynamics? I’m just about to the electric part of my build now.

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Battery is behind my galley cabinets. Wish I had mounted it closer to the tongue and it would have given me almost perfect tongue weight. I used this fuse block. www.amazon.com/dp/B001P6FTHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_TF4ZKZ3EES6MKKA3DWV8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I prefer the simplicity of just use boat resin its stronger then steal and bonds at the molecular level so it a perfect seal get a grack no prob sand it out add a layer of resin in theat spot buff it and ur good

Very nice build where did you get your temp plate for the sides and roof and kitchen door thank you

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! What do you mean by temp plates?

@alfredmartin4736

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy your dimension and. Radius for your curves

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I mistook what you said. I downloaded a side photo of a Timberleaf and then I traced it onto graph paper and figured out my dimensions based on that grid. I then cut that out on a large sheet of MDF to trace with my router.

Beautiful craftmanship! How did you go about cutting out the cabinet doors with the radius corners? They look fantastic!

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Very, very carefully. I made the straight cuts with a thin kerf circular saw and then used a jig saw with the same thickness blade for the corners.

@jesseramirez6832

3 жыл бұрын

So what about dimensions ? (Overall outside )Really like your build.

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

It's pretty much exactly 5x10ft. With trailer a frame it's about 14ft. Width with fenders is about 84".

@diegoforest

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy Outstanding cutting skills. Please tell me you used some sort of track for the straight cuts. I did not know you can get jigsaw and circular blades with the same kerf. Thanks for letting us know. When I first saw it, I knew you used a CNC..wrong. You da man!

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Diego! Oh yeah I definitely needed a straight edge. I'm steady but not that steady 😅

Nice job sir! did you build your trailer? if so, how did you determine where the place the axle?

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I did build my own trailer frame. I used the generic 60/40 rule. So I placed the center of the axle 60% of the trailers distance not including the tongue. This didn't work out perfectly and I've had to add about 60lbs of ballast to the tongue box to get my tongue weight to about 120lbs. Too much of a hassle to relocate it at this point.

@tonywright8294

3 жыл бұрын

On the bottom is the best place !

Wow, great job, seems professional..how much did it cost you?

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Roughly 7k. With all these stimulus checks coming in though I'm slowly putting more into it though to get it exactly how I want.

Great job! I am thinking about doing one. Your build looks professional. What was the brand for the exterior covering you used? Any websites / blogs/ forums you used to help you?

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's called Filon. Plastic filled with fiberglass. Very durable and requires little to no maintenance. There's a few Facebook groups and a forum called tnttt.com

@mikemcclenaghan1158

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy I'm looking at using Filon as well. Would you use it again? Any regrets over just going with a more common aluminum siding? Thanks for the video - can't tell you how many times I've watched it!!

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I would definitely use it again. I was planning on using painted .040" aluminum but after reading about having to repaint it every so often I decided on Filon as it's basically no maintenance and won't dent. Not to mention it's far quicker and easier to cut.

@mikemcclenaghan1158

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy OK awesome. Thanks for the quick reply. I agree with your choice to go with less maintenance. Thinking of getting my frame galvanized for the same reason.

What size is the camper? Did you use 4x8 ply for sides?

@TheIoniqGuy

4 ай бұрын

Base is 5x10 with 4 ft sides

Ever thought of selling the plans for this trailer for the do it yourself guys/women?

What size mattress can you fit in it?

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

It's a queen.

Awesome build how can I get the plans for this!

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

There's a link to a Google photos album in the description. That's all I have, I didn't use traditional plans.

Can’t seem to find any wider than 4’

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

www.recpro.com/rv-fiberglass-filon-siding-8-5-wide-arctic-white/

Would you be willing to post links to hardware used, specifically the interior cabinet latches

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/dp/B07B72859G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6Z0W68?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMRBRNH/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_PHDSTSM2QK7S4MNQE71Q?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I used those as well. Pretty similar to the others

@craigsymborski92

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick response

How long and how many hours do you think you have in your build?

@TheIoniqGuy

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm I worked on it many hours each day for 2 months so maybe around 300 hours

@GrantOakes

Жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy wow, that's actually a rather quick build! I love the clean look and excellent quality of your workmanship.

Whats the weight? Do you have a build list?

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

About 1350 with a steel tongue box. No I don't have a list of items used. Let me know what you'd like to know and I'll get you that info if you want.

What is the weight of your final trailer?

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

About 1300

How difficult would this be for a total beginner to make?

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

It's definitely doable but it'll probably take you much longer than it did for me. I've been woodworking and metalworking since I was a kid so if you don't have any experience with power or hand tools it'll be a challenge but definitely not something you can't learn. It's a well rounded project with little bits of everything.

@tonywright8294

3 жыл бұрын

If you need to ask don’t bother .

How light is this trailer Weight Width Length Height Price I want to buy

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your interest but it's not for sale

link to doors like this ?

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

www.teardroptrailerparts.com/doors.html

Just curious, but WHY do people limit their builds to just the size of the square part of the trailer frame? It seems easy enough to extend the flooring at least a foot aft of the rear and extend forward onto the traigular front section by at least 2 feet. Instead of curving the top for streamlineing you leave it flat all the way and curve the SIDES in the front to match the triangular shape of the tounge area? That would be just as "streamlined" and also increase headroom & storage forward. Sorry, I just want to think outside of "the box".

@TheIoniqGuy

Жыл бұрын

I think for many people it comes down to replicating things that they see and people are showing them how to do and that perpetuates similar designs. For me, I wanted something that I could be quickly and without too much problem solving so I went with tried and true design concepts

@arthurfoyt6727

Жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy I and going to start a build soon, basically I want the maximum space and minimum weight possible. Most of what I see are heavy 3/4 plywood floors and tiny "pods" built onto the hiddlle of the trailer. I agree 100% that most folks seem locked into a mindset of 4x8 or 5x8 and what they see when they look up "teardrops" on the web. Great build by the way!

Where did you get 5’ Filon?

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I cut it to width

@Jackthecap1980

2 жыл бұрын

Seams on the roof work out ok with trim and sealant?

@TheIoniqGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah no issues thus far but it's only seen rain for less than a handful of hours

Do you have a link for the cabinet latches?

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6Z0W68/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_GYVF35S14R73JBHN4E65?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

@djscamp1

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniqGuy Jay lives a few minutes from my house. Great guy and full of info on the building process. Awesome job on the teardrop btw

@djscamp1

3 жыл бұрын

When you cut the holes for the marine style latches, do you remember how far from the edge you drilled the hole? I think it’s a 2” hole ?

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I have a template I can measure for you when I get home from work. It was trial and error but I got them perfect

@TheIoniqGuy

3 жыл бұрын

2" hole and centered 1-5/16" from the edge. Hope this helps

This thing still holding together?

@TheIoniqGuy

4 ай бұрын

Indeed but it also hasn’t been used in over two years

sheesh

Where about are you In The world?

@TheIoniqGuy

5 ай бұрын

New England

It's bullshit how much stuff is nowadays. Use to be if you built it yourself you'd have it for half the cost. Now everyone thinks that their products are worth 20,30,40,50 dollars. Hell, 4,5 grand prolly would have bought this new. Obviously you wouldn't have the appreciation for it like you do now that you have it and built it. It's just silly the cost of things. Like those clusters for switches and USB ports... 25-40. Like, seriously... couple manufactured ports you bought and slapped on a plastic tray is now worth 30 buck. Greed and low morals. American dream lol. I have noticed to stopping at home depot tho. Go to menards for lumber. They're getting up there with home depot... but, definitely still much cheaper. Also, its sometimes best to find a local lumber yard even if you don't have a menards.