Home built micro camper

[Daron]

I have been researching small 5x8 campers to pull behind my TJ. I have come across many videos of people building them at home.
Have any of you built one? If so, can you post a few pics?
Any pointers before I decide on attemping to build one?

Thank you.

 

[Daz7]

Yes, weight is the enemy and it mounts up really quickly. mine is nearing completion and is currently at 620kg (1360lb) still needs a 20kg mattress, a 20kg awning and a few other items. Lets say it's approx 680kg (1500lb) when finished . Bare chassis with wheels and tyres would be around the 270-280kg mark, so the camper shell alone is around 300kg. This pic is its first tow, needs a few tweaks but am pretty happy with the outcome.

 

[Daron]

That looks very nice. Can you post interior pics?

 

[Daz7]

Sure!

 

[jeepins]

That looks great, kind of military looking. Is that built from a kit or did you come up with this design?

BTW my cousin is in the RAAF in Williamtown.

 

[Daz7]

It's my own interpretation of the typical square drop camper look.

 

[Daron]

You did great work on the design and build.

 

[steelhd]

Probably some good info and ideas here ...

https://www.tnttt.com/
https://tventuring.com/
https://www.compactcampingconcepts.com/
Also Google foamy or foamie trailers. Lots of builders out there building some very interesting trailers out of foam.

 

[andyj]

I built a 5x8 trailer for my wife some time ago (not for camping though): https://www.junius.info/home/action/tarnistreet/ninastrailer/
The chassis is heavy, 350kg, but the body is only 200kg. I used 7mm and 3mm plywood and fiberglassed it.