Solar Bicycle Camper - The Pedal-Powered Motorhome
Ғылым және технология
Our homemade survival machine. Introducing the Cockroach, our solar and pedal powered bicycle motorhome, made from a lot of old junk.
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In this film we feature everything from the initial design right up to our trip into the wild. This episode also includes unseen footage and a visit to see TV's Kevin McCloud.
Part 1 of the pedal-powered motorhome is here:
• The Pedal-Powered Moto...
Our 3x 110watt solar panels are from Fly SolarTech:
www.flysolartechsolutions.com/
Our 250w electric bike conversion kit is from www.cyclotricity.com/uk/
www.harrydwyer.com
Music:
"Freedom" by Naita Haugaard
All other music by Burger Volcano and another band...
Пікірлер: 2 200
Awesome. Looks like something me and my buddies would dream about building with our bikes when we were about 12 years old.
@JoLeng205000
5 жыл бұрын
Mark Taylor I am designing a back to the future machine and I will send you back to 12 years old ok?
@dimitrescu688
5 жыл бұрын
@@JoLeng205000 back to future um ok
@brianmaxwell3648
4 жыл бұрын
Same dream too sir 😄
@mohdadi3294
2 жыл бұрын
same man but I am alone to think or imagine about it
@gunukisan9009
2 жыл бұрын
L
Good old-fashioned British bonkers-ness and I love it. I'm ready glad these guys still exist. Can't wait for the next project.....
I caught myself smiling through this whole video. No video clip produced by non-family/friends has ever had that effect on me to this degree. Well done!
1950s: There will be flying cars in the future 2010s: *bicycle house*
@TheRebelmanone
4 жыл бұрын
Yea, but really what they said was "we will have the technology in the future to have flying cars". We have that technology at our fingertips now, but the part many people miss about the future is the things that manifest because of the ignorance and fear of the masses via serving the criminal elite royal bloodlines. In essence, it is why you see bicycle houses instead of your flying cars, because you are too poor to have flying cars because you been serving the elite, if you knew that is what you been doing or not, the rest of the universe has proof, along with me. You don't have the money or resources in your control, to have research and development on rich man stuff, because you are a poor man, and by no mistake of the elite you been serving. The elite probably already have that technology, because you people are who funds them, supports them, enforces their policies, fake money, and fake laws, blindly handing your authority and responsibility to them, via your actions of funding their criminal cabal and being a part of their cult by voting for its criminal politicians, if you knew that is what you been doing or not, the universe knows what you people been doing. So they have the money and the resources, and they carryout secret research and development with your real money, for them. They probably are the things people been seeing suddenly since around the 1950s, the UFOs. They probably already accomplished the flying hovering thing, without letting you know, because i know who we are dealing with, the elite are power greedy psychopath thieves. But you won't get the truth from them, they definitely never want you to know they had their paid scientists figure out how to travel faster than light, and with no fuel tanks, and maybe even enter another dimension, along with seeing the future there, and many more things they want to keep you in the dark about, because they are the ones planning YOUR future, and you won't like what they have planned for you and yours. In the condition humanity is in via being a minion for the criminal elite, the only reason we get anything changed and advanced is when/if courageous intelligent people step up and give their important discoveries to humanity like Nicola Tesla wanted and expected to do, and tried to do and succeeded in some of his ways, at least giving us more efficient electricity usage and transport, giving us 3 phase electricity. He wanted you to get it anywhere in the world, without a meter on it, but the elite and their minions stopped him and bombed his tower that was going to be the first tower to accomplish it. Like Elon Musk planning to have internet connection to anyone anywhere, free, with his Space X satellites connecting the poor with everyone else so we can get a handle on each other and become a family who takes care of itself. But one would need to still question Elon if his real intention isn't to have the world connected, just so he can get them convinced they need his AI implants, and have the entire world under its control, using the worldwide connection to keep the AIs linked to central dictator. lol That is what elite would want, but some people do question his real motivation into AI, and therefore question if he is working for the elite, or if he is one of the elite.
@gavinscerealbox
4 жыл бұрын
Tony Hardy chill this was just a joke
@adambrickley1119
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah but by 2030, that thing will he have a retro fit hex coptor.
@zilfondel
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRebelmanone Actually, we don't have flying cars for two reasons: 1. its too expensive and 2. people will be crashing and falling out of the damned sky a thousand times a day killing everyone below.
@HelamanGile
3 жыл бұрын
2018
I can't believe I watched the whole thing. It was really well edited video and kept me interested.
@Jen_TheSnail
4 жыл бұрын
Same
I love this! Great work, everyone! I was surprised the handlebar connection never got revisited and smoothed out, but it still worked, and I don't think you could have done the project quicker. Amazing, ridiculous, absurd, extraordinary, endearing.
@KennyTew2
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same about the finishes, ‘ok it’s a bit rough, but could look cool with hen finished” then it was finished.😂
This is exactly what made this nation great. Lunacy with twist of genius... well done chaps!
Revisited this after seeing it originally. Just as good as the first time I watched it 👍🏻 why you and your friends (with the exception of Kevin I suppose) aren’t on tv doing this is beyond me. Keep up the exciting work Harry
Where should we park our solar powered camper... under the trees! BRILLIANT!
@chtisponytail538
5 жыл бұрын
Lol !!
@deathuponusalll
4 жыл бұрын
Linus Thunderhorse 😂😂
It's working, you can commute by it, you can go for camp, nice!! I'm really impressed! It might me future of go-to-nature-for-a-weekend.
This is one of my all time favorite you tube videos. So fun, want to build! Love the energy and slap dash that went into this.
My Dad built me a side car bike when I was about 11yrs old. Such a cool thing for a father to build for his son. He used a solid, heavy, department store BMX frame to start, then 1.25"×1.25" angle to form the main frame. The third wheel was attached using a road bike fork, and a plywood box let me haul around friends, junk, or use for my paper route. This video reminds me of a book my Dad had from the late 70's with instructions and illustrations on how to build all kinds of crazy bike based projects. I believe it had instructions for a unicycle, a ski bike, a side car, an ice bike, tandem, and I think a side by side. Anyway, this book encouraged the repurposeing of old bike parts, which I still do today. At first, watching this video, I was like, "why not make it nice"? I thought, is it so hard to pick up a little rod and angle from a steel yard? But then I caught on to the flavor of the build. I like it. Though, my inner engineer would have liked the wheelbase a bit wider. Also, since there would no longer be any leaning, I would have modified the drop outs or something to lower the bottom brackets a bit, maybe even outfitting both "engines" with 165mm crank arms, leaving just enough pedal clearance, thereby lowering the riders' position. This would allow the whole thing to be lower. I know aerodynamics was not a consideration here, obviously. But we know now that air resistance is the greatest force acting against objects like bicycles. While impressed with what these folks built, it's really nothing that couldn't have been done 100 years ago. In fact, more than anything, in function and construction, it most closely resembles the first automobile. Which, if you know your history of rolling things, was indeed electric. One thing really impressed me was the redundancy of 3 wheel operation. Haha. Good work. What a happy, good natured, spirited production. Qualities far too sparse in our media presently.
Wow.... Very nice.... You guys have made a pollution free motorhome..... Very proud of u all.... Keep moving
@yosiahsmith
5 жыл бұрын
Catching your breath in between words, much?
@johnistall6154
5 жыл бұрын
Good message
@shancyroesner9212
5 жыл бұрын
I rather have a big block v8 power motor home
@TheKaiser-pf8fr
5 жыл бұрын
....
@radthibidaeux8229
5 жыл бұрын
@Roderick storey Just put together some LIO batteries into a pack, wired together, and all installed (with wiring and plugs) in one of those old lady folding grocery-getters. The whole thing snaps in down low on the chassis from the side or rear, and easy disconnects as you say to wheel into your local Starbucks. Heck, put the battery pack IN a grocery bag in the carrier LOL, no one will suspect a thing. Plug it in, buy a coffee, and have two days worth of energy, or 50 miles of travel, lets say in about an hour, even with NO contribution from the solar cells.
Had you considered using mountain bikes as a base? Sturdier, more wheel/tire options, cheap front suspension... Just a thought. Awesome job!
@abdulazizabdulaziz5101
2 жыл бұрын
I JUST RELIZED THAT THERE IS SUS IN SUSPENSION
@AdamsBrew78
Жыл бұрын
@@abdulazizabdulaziz5101 SUSPECT. SUSTENANCE SUSPENSE
Pretty AMAZING guys you both are in to something that is going to come about in the near future in bike camping. I LOVE IT!! Great job!!!!!!
I adore this video! It is so fun for me to see the actual process of welding and piecing and electrical, stuff I don't know how to do.
This will go down in history alongside the square wheel.
W.T.F I was wondering what happened to my for sale sign.
@kubel83
5 жыл бұрын
Willie J hahahahahaha 🤣👍🍻
@remlatzargonix1329
5 жыл бұрын
Willie J ....So, the house still hasn't sold yet?
@chtisponytail538
5 жыл бұрын
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 !!
@1jediwitch
5 жыл бұрын
*#Lol**!*
@filipoerikssso9935
5 жыл бұрын
i called the number on the red sign 3 times but no answer is the house sold?
A wonderful example of great British eccentricity, inventiveness, determination and fortitude. Well done chaps…..Both Roland Emett and Heath Robinson would be proud of you!
Honestly as a proof of concept this is pretty amazing and very brilliantly designed
This feels like something Team Rocket would be riding around
@obisvanainobis9950
5 жыл бұрын
Ikr
@tobywong2268
5 жыл бұрын
Tsunamori Nanashi pikachu would only power up their vehicle
@trendgil
5 жыл бұрын
Team rocket? You're a stupid ass xD rockett powerr
@Zurgo-fl1kx
5 жыл бұрын
PREPARE FOR TROUBLE!
@kattrablake7008
5 жыл бұрын
Like there cardboard tank from season 1?
Having some baked beans and wine in Epping Forest was pretty cool. I like the sound system and the harmonica accompaniment.
Genius!!!! The world needs smart and hardworking people like you!!! Thanks for sharing!
What an incredible piece of creation, reuse, recycle, repurpose and soo much to build! Happy cyclehoming! SkipRay
This is a next gen type of bicycle kudos to your team
Imagine arriving at the U.K and this is the first thing you see on the streets...
@wolfboi7104
5 жыл бұрын
OOOOOFF IM IN UK BOI HOWWWWWL
@kingheathercapsicumannuum2840
5 жыл бұрын
Honestly not the strangest thing to see in the UK
@yukhimli1807
5 жыл бұрын
imagine the safety regulation forms for this thingie
@cooperwatkins6063
5 жыл бұрын
Me as an American "man I need a break I'll go to the UK." Sees weird shuttle bus. "I'm going home"
@starshiprally9203
5 жыл бұрын
The first thing I saw when I landed in london was a beautiful old train station that had been updated. Then lots of foreign people, me included:), and then some transients begging. I stayed in kings cross and all night a Rastafarian called out his wears:) The elm wood, not really made for large americans:) We now have a saying, "It was no elm wood":)
I will try to do this type one day
@wisemann_
3 жыл бұрын
How did it go mate?
@Andrew-bz9wr
3 жыл бұрын
@A ϝish! .
@bigbonedthankyou7849
3 жыл бұрын
You should Give it to the homeless
@yaris684
3 жыл бұрын
7 months later, he is no closer to it than he was when he first said it. Life is about action. Words mean fuck all! Let this comment section be a lesson to ya.
@jellythegamer7416
3 жыл бұрын
I know it's not easy
Working on a self charging tricycle with a mini Gooseneck camper. I have major rides planned. Being able to create something out of scrap parts is a serious skill! New sub, plan on watching past video's. Cheers!
I kept expecting a crowd of Estate Agents to arrive and demand their signs back
@joeibrahimi6009
5 жыл бұрын
Those signs are good 4target practice.🔫
@tombarron8741
5 жыл бұрын
Estate Agents would sell the camper for £1million
@NadimSadeeq
5 жыл бұрын
Justin Forooghi Who asked though
@chtisponytail538
5 жыл бұрын
😂 😂 😂 😂 !!
@fadedcametowasted9647
4 жыл бұрын
U didnt though you lying just for a comment
absolutely amazing, i have loved the whole process
💚 Love it ... I love to see people actually trying to use their minds for good things ... Awesome.... 💚
When i was a kid i was so amazed on what you guys managed to do!!!
This should get more views. These guys were awesome to build something like this. Such a treat to just watch this video. Can’t imagine how much fun it was to build the cockroach and sleep in it. Congratulations guys
I am lost for words. This type of imagination is what the world needs more of. Id put fishing rod holders and be able to fish and watch tv. And. Be protected from the elements. Great imagination guys
@OxygenBeats
5 жыл бұрын
not protected from wind blowing them over
@OxygenBeats
5 жыл бұрын
in order for it to be protected from crosswinds, the best solution is to add weight (preferably to the bottom), but if it weighs a lot, it will be very difficult to ride on hills. The solar panels are only useful depending on the weather. Getting a flat seems really dangerous and pulling over could be awkward/dangerous depending on where you are. Problems keep going and going.. It's not that people haven't thought of these things, it's just that it's not practical at all.
What fun. Great design. Hope you are able to take it on a lot of cool adventures.
Awesome job!!!! I love Grand Designs and Kevin McCloud all of the way from the USA
You could make 5 more of those and have some sort of ghetto caravan.
@michaelswanson8745
5 жыл бұрын
He he... i kinda like that idea
@anonanon4109
5 жыл бұрын
Would look like a bunch of crack heads
@shagaroohagaroo5416
4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelswanson8745 me too
@andrewtaylor9615
4 жыл бұрын
Bush fairys. We get'em up the back of Cairns when the weather isn't bad. Larry would have destroyed that cool camper.
Thanks for the great laugh and innovative inspire.
the amount of effort you put into this, your so underrated it hurts.
This is just too cool! This is the first video I’ve seen of you guys and it won’t be the last. Have a great one
Covered wagon bicycle? Now you just need to see if you can Ford a river in Oregon Trail.
@kellydclear
4 жыл бұрын
Cockroach got dysentery, but didn't die.
I feel suspension would improve the ride experience.
@tf2koalafruit
5 жыл бұрын
and help with bumpy surfaces
@PinkLloyd88
5 жыл бұрын
It would be more comfy but less efficient
@seiran6002
5 жыл бұрын
ARBALES7 It would probably work nicely because the suspension would help weigh it down along with making it more comfy
@repiazza
5 жыл бұрын
@@PinkLloyd88 why ? can you explain us?
@PinkLloyd88
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry Renato i cant explain i was just told it. Its why you dont see racer bikes with suspension.
I love cycling, would love to try this myself. Well done, it’s a great build.
If I could choose just one channel in all YT, I'd probably go with this!! You guys are just great :)
You guys are amazing, makes me want to do this with my kids so we can go camping , put some bike racks on the side for 2 real bikes to bike around once you made it to your destination
If you want to give it a proper road test, bring it to Iowa the first week of August. Several of us will be biking across the state. One week, 450 miles, camping out each night.
@harrydwyer
5 жыл бұрын
See you there!
@alexriddles492
5 жыл бұрын
@@harrydwyer Oh, and by several I mean 10,000 of us. And by bike across the state I mean the Police will close the roads for us, the Mayors will open the city parks so we can camp. We're going to eat all the hamburgers and drink all the beer in every town. RAGBRAI is the best week of the year in Iowa.
@harrydwyer
5 жыл бұрын
@@alexriddles492 This sounds perfect. Maybe we should ship it over.
@kamakazecrxsi85
5 жыл бұрын
Its porbley the most exciting thing to happen in iowa all year long!
@cafn8ed74
5 жыл бұрын
@@harrydwyer just subscribed. Looking forward to seeing the wobbling death cockroach on an epic journey across Iowa! Don't let us down!
Very cool just loved how you WORKED THROUGH THE KINKS
I can't remember the last time I was so entertained by a video. You have definitely made my day. Cheers.
You guys cracked me up! :D The Cockroach .. what a fitting name! LOL!
A bicycle-caravan hybrid? May, Clarkson, and Hammond just collectively recoiled in disgust and horror.
@t395delta
5 жыл бұрын
hammond would be up for a go lol
@t395delta
5 жыл бұрын
and they've even got the hammond's wild foods (tinned beans)
@versedbridge4007
5 жыл бұрын
Tinned beans xD man the way british people talk is hilarious. No harm intended
@jayswarrow1196
4 жыл бұрын
You don't say! They seem to hold their cards well for a sweet song. "Mark II Jags were well-prooven competition cars, 'cause they were very popular with getaway drivers, and we all know, that no sport would take rubbish for a spin, to a late picnic with the boys..." (c)
@bwghall1
4 жыл бұрын
they have bid for a fleet in every colour known to man.
Nice video, beautiful solar bicycle camper, I love it. I enjoy watching.
to be honest, I want this! it is green, (environmentaly friendly), it's cheap, and it looks futuristic, even when it's mad of scrap!
And then a gust of 10 MPH came and you fall over. Neat idea though.
@YeahTheDuckweed
5 жыл бұрын
*Shhh.*
@sebastienmonette6659
5 жыл бұрын
@@YeahTheDuckweed You made too much wind! Now the cockroach in on the ground! Dam you!
@painkillerjones6232
5 жыл бұрын
I feel a mighty FART coming along!!!!
@sebastienmonette6659
5 жыл бұрын
@@painkillerjones6232 oh no
@artistfrank8511
5 жыл бұрын
well it s got to be heavier than one bike... 2 bikes and 2 people ... ...... ... ... .. ... . . .... ... . .. .. ... .
this really made my day, made me smile I tell you, old memories.
Very creative. Great job. You have shown the world that with only 2 bikes you can have a Tiny Home On Wheels ❤
I lovej the solar bicycle camper! Magnificent!
I had a smile the whole way through this video, my cheeks started to hurt. Good work lads :)
Oh this made me giggle ....it’s fabulous ...well done guys 🤣🤣
@rextheperson5625
4 жыл бұрын
ok boomer
Yes, but does it meet emissions standards for baked-bean powered vehicles?
@MtEyric
4 жыл бұрын
Probably not in California
@Catmoore60
3 жыл бұрын
Probably would, if only one occupant ate beans per meal. Luckily, the sleeping space is well ventilated...
@tatumwebb1543
3 жыл бұрын
@@Catmoore60 I was just going to say...only if it doesn't "backfire" lol
What a fun design idea!
Great job!!! Well done!!! The idea it's good. I think that instead using two bikes, you can make a recumbent trike (two wheels back, one in front). Again, very good job, specially for use a lot of garbage and scrap parts.
@bofud
5 жыл бұрын
That's what I thought, it seemed to go fine even when they lost one of the front wheels, which was really surprising to me. Great stuff, super entertaining video!
@Adam_Wilde
5 жыл бұрын
Good points. I deeply respect the recycling nature of this whole project.
This channel is so under rated it is really amazing! Keep up the amazing vids! I subbed
KZread gold.
This was such a fun video! Cool bike caravan!
This is actually the coolest thing I’ve ever seen
That is so COOL way to go guys great job!!!
This is my childhood dream. Amazing! 🙌🏽😍
Fantastic work
Here in Costa Rica it rains too much so we need that kind of vehicle.
You guys haven't seen the damp proofing I left outside my house have you?
@sarahwark3389
4 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂
@jayswarrow1196
4 жыл бұрын
They might have, but they didn't plan on building a lorry-based RV...
Bloody brilliant!
inspirational to the moon and back and around the world ! love this !!! my parrot dances to this video , he loves it too .
Good fun even though my engineering sensibilities were fairly violated. Maybe mountain bikes for a bit more strength. Flip down mattresses or inflatable. lithium batteries, not lead. Some level of air tightness in the camping config for modest thermal management. Rear peg so it doesn't topple back. It could also be two independent bikes that could latch together with inflatable roof.
Boys, this video was hilarious! Awesome job on the bike!
So heartening that such minds are still in wonderful evidence. Worthy on-followers of the earlier practitioners,Tony and Dougie Gray, of the mid-1900's. Wish you well.
Awesome design!!!
May we never grow up. Good video, Thank you.
Looks like Archie, the flying ship of Night Owl in Watchmen
@gooddouble2
5 жыл бұрын
If Archie was built from garbage.
@RyanHannaProductions
5 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing
I love it, I'm proud of you guys.
Nice work! Best bike camper I've seen so far!
You could have used canvas as a wrap and then painted over it for rigidity.
@radthibidaeux8229
5 жыл бұрын
Kevlar Aramid fibre, stitch it like fabric to the shapes you desire, then coat with vinlyestre resin. The final shape will be quite durable and, if you like, bullet-proof, which one might find a useful quality in the coming days . . .
@zasvedogovore
5 жыл бұрын
Actually it doesn't need to be rigid at all
@davespark10
5 жыл бұрын
Oh rigidity, I read dignity 🤣🤣
@jayswarrow1196
4 жыл бұрын
Forget coming days, bulletproof is a nice addition right now, if you plan on travelling south of Westminster...
@Jacob-yg7lz
4 жыл бұрын
That'd get heavy quick though.
UR my kinda of Makers! Just try & loosen up, have a little fun will ya 😉
It's beautiful. I see to two happy children riding for the street and the forest. the best for you
This is the coolest thing I've ever seen in my life
Absolutely incredible job! Anybody who thinks it's foolish is the same kind of person who laughed at the Wright brothers!
This is so cool
That looks awesome! Great idea!
Wow!! Awesome guys. 😍
There he is, the Electro Gypsy. In his caravan; it's the future, man.
You guys are rad! 😂❤
Utter madness!! Love it :)
This is awesome!! Makes me wish I was young and adventurous again!! This bike trailer is so damn cute! It would be fun to go peddling around in, not near traffic that is!!
You guys are brilliant. And hilarious. I laughed out loud several times, plus I'm inspired. Thanks!
Whereas you might call it an "off grid, low grade massage", the glass-half-empty type might refer to it as "death wobble". Either way I love the project.
@sleachy1981
5 жыл бұрын
first genuine lol of the whole comment thread. I thank you.
Excellent project/ work. Inspiring and motivational. I think this is a similar build to and reminds me of the Rinky Dink Sound System Bicycle.
Awesome....Love it !!
This looks exactly how I imagined a modern pioneer wagon would look
Hey...That's pretty good
You guys are AWESOME!!
Love it. Great inventive thinking. Improvements will come.