Custom Mini Camper
This was a contribution from one of our visitors. Thanks, Gary!
He built his own mini camper. Here are the details that he sent me.
Custom Mini Camper
It was a 4 x 8 Harbor Freight trailer that was extended to 5 x 8.
The walls are 2 x 2 with Styrofoam insulation. The roof is flat rubber.
He added an RV door, windows, and a vent on the roof. Update: More pictures added!
Inside there are two bunks and a port-a-potty. It is a perfect simplified mini camper.
What do you think of Gary’s mini camper?
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Well, it is better than sleeping in a tent – especially in rainy weather. I don’t like waking up cold and damp and finding a raccoon eating my breakfast.
I am working on designing (and hopefully actually building) a mini camper. This one is inspiring. However, I would use a different trailer.
I like a trailer that is sold by Northern Tool & Equipment. It has an actual 5′ x 8′ bed that is all steel (no wood). The Northern Tool trailer is 14 inches wider than the one from Harbor Freight which would make it more stable – especially when the camper is getting hit by a side wind. Remember that this camper is taller than it is wide and does not have anything holding it to the ground.
Also, the Northern Tool trailer has wider tires. I’m not comfortable with the idea of hauling the weight of a camper on those skinny Harbor Freight tires that are not much wider than bicycle tires.
There appears to be a chemical toilet in the camper. I greatly prefer a sawdust toilet because it results in a compostable material. Look it up on the internet. I recommend using fresh sawdust from a sawmill. Keep the sawdust in a plastic container so it doesn’t dry out.
I would also allow access to the space under the bottom bunk. You can put your camping gear in large plastic containers and slide them under the bunk.
Here is one final note. Some people may not know that you can order plywood that is larger than 4′ x 8′ through most home center stores or lumberyards. I’m going to get a sheet of 3/4″ exterior grade plywood that is 5′ x 10′ to use for the floor. I’ll cut off the corners of one end of the plywood to make the pointed front end (on the trailer tongue) so the back corner of the vehicle doesn’t hit the trailer when the vehicle is turning.
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Thanks for sharing your ideas Daniel!
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it esy to make thank you
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Thanks for reading Naser!
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where did you get the dr looks really nic great job
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William-what do you mean by dr? Not sure on that one. Thanks for coming by!
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