Disclaimer: This is not meant as a DIY series. Please view for entertainment/inspirational purposes. Consult with a professional before taking on any DIY projects.
Very cool using the fence planks…awesome video! Can’t wait to follow along and watch the full build.
@user-je6rd4uw4m
6 ай бұрын
Dave I’m still working on my build. I took off most of the winter and,I’m just getting back to my farm in Arkansas and, began running some of the inside wiring. I’ve worked on every kind of camper built and, there very hard to make aerodynamic. Every Rv I’ve seen has very little impact on fuel mileage depending on what a person’s needs are. I’ve included every option that I could in my 8’ bed and still close my end gate. I started watching you and, you inspired me to start my build. My wife and family think I’m nuts for working so hard at putting something together like this. I’m enjoying all of the thought process and, my years of repairing RVs and incorporating all of the features that only come on high end units. I knew that I would need a one ton truck to be able to comfortably travel just about anywhere I want to go. My build should come in around 2500 lbs when completed. I sent you pics of mine some time back. My cost of the polymer glue and, the PVC trim I used has really gone up in price but, that’s not stopping me from completing my build. I intend on using mine when it’s completed. I’m going to have all leather custom interior and, the whole inside will be white oak walls and trim. I’ve designed my own lift system and, I can roll my camper on to my truck and, align it perfectly on my truck bed and lower it down just exactly where I want it. I told my wife that this truck camper is so small that I will have to go outside to change my mind. lol. I owned a 43’ Monaco tri-axle with a 450 HP Cummins for 15 years until I got cancer and, thought I should sell it. I think I spoiled my wife and, she thinks I’m going crazy for building my truck camper. My grandson and I want to trout fish all over Arkansas at all of the mountain lakes and streams that are hard to get to. Dave I’m a terrible tech savvy old man but, when I figure it out occasionally I really enjoy watching and, listening to what you have to say. Your 8.0 will be as nice as all your other builds I’m sure. Thanks Dave
@EndgameCampers
6 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend for sharing! Sounds like you have a great plan in place. I get pics frequently, I don’t have a specific memory of receiving yours. Please send more when finished if you don’t mind.
@johnkuiper8907
6 ай бұрын
I’m so glad, that you are starting a new one !! I’ve been watching all of your builds, I’m start one now, and I’m taking in all I can, this will be my first camper build…
@EndgameCampers
6 ай бұрын
Good luck. Keep in mind - for this specific build I will be trying some new stuff and pushing some limits. You might want to make sure everything works out as planned.
@davidpatrick1813
6 ай бұрын
Camper 8.0 is finished ... (all you need is get the physical matter to catch up with the thinking 🙂) .... Will you be considering setting it up so that you can camp in the wilderness and utilize "outside" features such as cooking, shade, access to refrigeration, water etc... or will all things have to be done having to enter into the unit? The long drawers have some interesting potentials too. Have fun most of all. Inch by inch anything is a cinch. I have a diesel heater just outside my small shack and it is very nice dry heat. pat
@JonnyDIY
6 ай бұрын
Dang Dave! you got energy! 😆 don't push yourself too hard and burn out. Looks great so far, I like the laminated framing 👍
@EndgameCampers
6 ай бұрын
Thanks my friend
@gc1914
Ай бұрын
#8.0 Wow !!! Yes can't wait
@EndgameCampers
Ай бұрын
It’s finished! Check out my latest video.
@stevekrewson9502
2 ай бұрын
Im so looking forward to watching this series of your 8.0 build. I want to build my own camper soon. Thanx for sharing.
@EndgameCampers
2 ай бұрын
Of course. I think it turned out great
@waynegenewick8570
6 ай бұрын
Love the cedar builds looking forward to the new build.
@jerrytalley802
6 ай бұрын
Dave you didn’t stay still too long after the van, lol. I wish I had your energy, and love the dog.
@EndgameCampers
6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@adventuresofshadowdog
6 ай бұрын
Great video! Your pup has a gorgeous coat. Will you have a bed for him too in the camper? ❤
@EndgameCampers
6 ай бұрын
Lol
@anthonypkaiser
6 ай бұрын
I can not find your older videos showing the framing of your in bed campers. Where can I find them?
@philmcglauchlin9483
6 ай бұрын
Have reached out to local engineering universities to see if they could help test the aerodynamics? My guess students would like to run some tests.
@EndgameCampers
6 ай бұрын
Good idea
@atubeviewer4942
6 ай бұрын
#8, wow, I havent even started on my #1. If you're wanting the lowest wind resistance but enjoy head room, have you looked into pop up or hard sided fold up or hard sided telescoping types? 3 different types but each could maybe give you the best of both worlds.
@EndgameCampers
6 ай бұрын
As always, you present a very logical solution and I agree with you. However, two factors in particular impact my decision to use a straight hardsided camper as opposed to one of the three variations you suggested. 1. There is something I like about the camper always being ready to go. Meaning it doesn’t require any set up when getting ready for use at a campsite. 2. A hard sided camper allows me to be a little more artistic in the overall design. With this being said, pop up style campers do make a lot of sense. Just to confirm: the telescoping variety would be like the old Alaskan campers?
@atubeviewer4942
6 ай бұрын
@@EndgameCampers The alaskan is a hard side telescoping in back with a hard fold out wall in front. There are others where the whole things telescopes and is hard sided. Just 1 example is the "Adrift - FORD F550 SURF CAMPER THE SUNNYSIDE RIGS" if you search images, that'll give you another idea to toy with and there are many more.
@jeff8387
6 ай бұрын
I love that you use cedar fence pickets but do they need to be planed down to 1/2 inch?
@EndgameCampers
6 ай бұрын
Yes, that is an ideal task and what I do
@jerrytalley802
6 ай бұрын
Dave, I’m a big fan and have a lot of questions and one I can’t remember if you answered so please forgive me. I checked our local Home Depot, and their fence pickets are kept outside and only made of treated lumber. Do all lumber supply places out there have the cedar pickets because it’s so plentiful? Do you get them at a lowes or HD or a private specialty supply, thanks again and forgive me if you answered this question in the past.
@EndgameCampers
6 ай бұрын
No problem Jerry, thanks for watching. I get mine at Lowe’s in the lumber section.
@004-qh4wj
6 ай бұрын
С меня лайк
@billmartin4602
6 ай бұрын
Is the van or 7.0 for sale?
@EndgameCampers
6 ай бұрын
Sorry, both are not available for sale
@user-ko3dp6fu7i
6 ай бұрын
how much does it cost to build a camper
@EndgameCampers
6 ай бұрын
I don’t take orders. This is just a hobby I’m sorry.
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