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I recently completed my camper build ‘solo’ about two weeks ago. Let me elaborate on what I mean by that.
The build took place in Maryland, and I picked up the camper kit from Annapolis using a rented trailer. My initial plan was to complete the entire project independently. However, about 15 minutes into the drive home, I pulled over to check the load and realized that maneuvering the components on my own would be difficult.
Despite this initial challenge, I managed to do approximately 99% of the work myself. The few instances where I needed assistance were for specific tasks: installing the floor, flipping the camper over, and lifting it onto the trailer. While I briefly considered hoisting the floor over the mold, I ultimately enlisted my wife’s help for this. Turning the camper within my single-car garage also proved challenging, and I accomplished this with the aid of a couple of couch cushions and my wife acting as a spotter. This type of assistance occurred about three or four times throughout the build. With careful planning, you can likely minimize the need for these maneuvers.
To load the camper onto the trailer, I used a system involving a couple of tubes placed underneath and two 2″ x 6″ planks, each 8 feet long, to create ramps. Even with this setup, I had a spotter to ensure the camper wasn’t damaged. During the final stages, my five-year-old occasionally helped by holding a screwdriver or ratchet while I tightened lock nuts on the mushroom vents and secured the camper to the floor.
Ultimately, building this camper solo is definitely achievable. However, it requires significant time dedicated to design and figuring out hoisting and other lifting methods. Good luck with your build, and please keep us updated on your progress!
When you buy the trailer or the kit the dealer will provide you a receipt for the purchase and a title for the trailer. Make sure the title is signed by the dealer representative. Then at the MVA you are going to present the receipt (for calculating the sales tax) and the title. The registration process is very straight forward and you will get the vehicle registration for two years. You have to pay a. Sales tax b. Title and tag fee c. Two year registration fee. Once you get the tag and registration you can build your camper. There is no other way home built trailers in Maryland.
