Impressive!Team Maverick! Wanted to share my recent DIY camper build. Its 2” rigid foam insulation, wrapped in canvas and coated with Tightbond II (sometimes called Poor Man’s Fiberglass or PMF), then painted with rubberized roofing paint.
First time building with these materials. Learned a lot and a few things will do differently next time. I consider this a prototype and will likely build something different in the future, but for now, I’m satisfied. Took about 3 weeks, weighs around 150 pounds, cost around $300, gas mileage went down to 33 mpg (Hybrid) with mixed driving.
Full size bed, room for me, my bike and a few supplies. Not really meant for long camping trips, just quick overnights, and occasional solo bike trips.
2400 mile trip coming up in two weeks.
NOTE: Interior is unfinished for now. If I love it, and it works for me, I'll finish the interior with an automotive carpet.
Yes it certainly appears to be a Casita. Perhaps they are covering both types of camping units. Very cool either way.
Just finished a 7,000 mile route from Atlanta to Seattle and back, over mostly backroads. Let me tell you, motels on the low end are $75 to $110...and I mean low end. It's hard to find campgrounds with shower/bathrooms for much less than $45-65 a day.
haha! That's actually not a bad idea.
I like it, but before I give it my unofficial stamp of DIY approval, I want some removable cross strapping/tie downs for crosswind resistance. Either that or a signed document that you will never ever drive on windy days. HAHA
