The Half-arsed Camper build

[Reddave]

So that's where it sits as of now, and still have a list as long as my arm.

Sorry for the amount of photos, but you don't understand how much is actually involved until you start doing something like this.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

A big thanks for Mel,( my girlfriend) for putting up with me while I built it

And thanks to Mels Dad who helped me and kept me motivated the whole time, there was many times I was ready to sell it and walk away

[Reddave]

And for the record totals were just under $6,000 as it sits, so just over budget, but it didn't blow out too much

[Clunk]

great read mate, looking forward to seeing how it progresses

[Rip'n'Shred]

Well done mate. Most would have given up. Big job but the results look worth while.

[Reddave]

Thanks for the comments, it was worth it in the end

Jut a few things to tidy up and then I'll be happy with it

[89gqpatrol4x4]

wow! big job but the results speak for themselves. A fully customised camper for around $5000 not bad.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Great build mate, very nicely done

Have moved your thread over to the DIY Section under "OTHER" because I think it would be a great read for anyone thinking about doing there own camping trailer

Cheers

Todd

[threedogs]

You've put so much work into it why not get the lot Gal dipped??
Good work by the way. Just finished a single cab hilux camper.
Did you use a triple 180mm draw bar??

[Reddave]

You've put so much work into it why not get the lot Gal dipped??
Good work by the way. Just finished a single cab hilux camper.
Did you use a triple 180mm draw bar??

Main reason for not gal dipping was cost and the time constraints I was under
There's always next time lol (do things ever only get built once)

The drawbar is off the original trailer that I cut up, I'm not sure of length, but with my toolbox on I can still open the swingaways and get into the back of the patrol on an angle.

[Woof]

Great job there mate, thanks for sharing it with us.