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Redditor Creates An Adventurous Camper Truck That'll Pique Your Interest

This is a creative idea that will save costs.

Redditor Creates An Adventurous Camper Truck That'll Pique Your Interest

Traveling the nation is a wonderful and popular experience. For both short and long trips, using a camper trailer is a cost-effective method of transportation.

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In addition to requiring less care and maintenance than a motorhome, it can be less expensive than a motel, and the tow vehicle can be utilized for trail and city travel. People can travel through and settle down closer to nature in well-built trailers, away from daily distractions.

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Propane, water tanks, solar panels, and battery power setups enable us to venture even farther off the grid and remain untethered for extended periods. But we have a creative camper story for you today.

A Redditor named tylerthompson21 has a DIY adventure mobile that you should check out if you've ever wanted to go on an adventure but didn't have the money to do so. Even though you'll need a truck, wood, and other building supplies, you'll save a significant amount of money if you follow his advice.

If you can construct your own camper today, why wait years to save money for one? It appears to require a considerable amount of skill to finish, so perhaps doing it alone isn't the best option for someone who can't build an adventure vehicle.

Keep scrolling to see the process that was used.

This is the frame and ball bearings in the bed of the truck

This is the frame and ball bearings in the bed of the truckReddit / tylerthompson21
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Here, the frame is bolted for easy removal

Here, the frame is bolted for easy removalReddit / tylerthompson21
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The Redditor used skateboard bearings for the drawer slides

The Redditor used skateboard bearings for the drawer slidesReddit / tylerthompson21

It looks like they're working, though

It looks like they're working, thoughReddit / tylerthompson21

The work is coming together

The work is coming togetherReddit / tylerthompson21

Here's the drawer and its dividers

Here's the drawer and its dividersReddit / tylerthompson21

One of our favorite aspects is that the bedroom area may be used as a dining room, office, or hangout with friends. When you sit at the kitchen table, the swing-up side door lets in plenty of natural light, expands the area, and shields you from the weather. 

But this is a whole new way to save costs, and we love to see it.

Here's a hatch to hold a battery

Here's a hatch to hold a batteryReddit / tylerthompson21

Another hatch for a secondary battery

Another hatch for a secondary batteryReddit / tylerthompson21

The lock for the drawer in the camper

The lock for the drawer in the camperReddit / tylerthompson21

The latch

The latchReddit / tylerthompson21

Another lock to secure the drawer

Another lock to secure the drawerReddit / tylerthompson21

More latches to keep the box from sliding

More latches to keep the box from slidingReddit / tylerthompson21

The frame, now with a water seal varnish

The frame, now with a water seal varnishReddit / tylerthompson21

Other parts of the drawer varnished

Other parts of the drawer varnishedReddit / tylerthompson21

Here's the sheet metal lock cover

Here's the sheet metal lock coverReddit / tylerthompson21

Check out the primary battery

Check out the primary batteryReddit / tylerthompson21

Power inverter and USB ports

Power inverter and USB portsReddit / tylerthompson21

Here's the speakers

Here's the speakersReddit / tylerthompson21

The LED light bars

The LED light barsReddit / tylerthompson21

The drawer is pulled out

The drawer is pulled outReddit / tylerthompson21

Now check out the finished product

Now check out the finished productReddit / tylerthompson21

Taking occasional breaks from our regular routines is beneficial, and you can accomplish this without having to board a plane or endure the chaos of the airport. Luxury trailers are experiencing something of a golden age right now, making it simpler than ever to live on the road without giving up many, or perhaps any, of the conveniences of home.

But this is a fantastic concept, and we hope tylerthompson21 is ready to share this with his fellow campers wherever he chooses to go, as his creation will pique people's curiosity.

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