BUILD IT: The Star-gazer Micro Camper
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 Published On May 22, 2023

This is a great project for beginner builders. If you've ever wanted to build your own "something", this is a great place to start! I will take you from beginning to end and when you're done you'll have a backyard camper, or mobile greenhouse, or forest office of your VERY OWN built by your OWN HANDS!

This cost me around $1K to build as you see it. You can save nearly $250 if you build this in place and don't add the wheels and axle. Build on blocks instead. It's up to you!

Materials:
2) 2x4x12 (building hitch, will be laminated and cut to 2.5 x 2.5 x 10'6"))
5) 2x4x10 (rafters and the 2 side beams that extend beyond the back)
4) 2x4x8 (for underside support and bench support)
6) 2x2x8 (inside trim for stabilizing/attaching walls)
1) 3/4 inch sheet plywood
5) 1/2 inch sheet plywood
10 small rafter ties
1) 7/8 inch ball hitch coupler
2) 3/8 inch x 4 inch bolts with nuts (or whatever is needed for your hitch)
1) 3/4 inch x 5 ft. threaded rod (I got mine at Menards)
4) heavy 3/4 inch washers (for wheels)
2) 3/4 inch coarse thread nuts (for wheels)
1) port window (10 inch) https://amzn.to/420HURi
1) Arched shed window (18x36) https://amzn.to/3MRyXpr
2) 26 in. Heavy duty cart wheels (Lappwagons.com)
5) 12' clear polycarbonate panels
1) 1 lb. bag 2" MultiLite screws (for polycarbonate panels)
2) Aluminum Termination bars, 12 ft.
1) 1x18"x6' edge glued pine board
9) corner brackets (6 for table legs, 3 for attaching to wall)
1) tube construction adhesive
1) tube silicone (for sealing cracks/waterproofing camper)
2) Paper Redi-shades 36 x 72
4) Rolls Gorilla outdoor double sided mounting tape (60 inches each)
2) Lightweight door hinges
2) Door pulls (inside/outside)
2) Barrel locks or locks of your choice (inside/outside)
1) 1 gallon stain/paint
1) Twin memory foam mattress, cut to fit bench
2) yards fleece (cut to size to cover foam mattress)
MISC: various sizes of screws, paint supplies, rope trim, window trim, finishing supplies as desired.

Tools Used in this build: Cordless drill, oscillating multi-tool, table saw, jigsaw, band saw (could use hacksaw), circular saw, clamps.

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