World's First 13-Foot Triple-Deck Micro Camper: Step Inside!
YouTuber President Chay and his family built the world's first street-legal, triple-decker micro camper. Standing a massive 13 feet tall and weighing just 3,700 lbs, this tiny home on wheels features a full bathroom and luxury details. Let's dive into how they made this crazy DIY project incredibly stable and highway-ready.
1. A Beefy Beginning
They started with an old, ugly trailer bought off Facebook Marketplace for its strong foundation. The thick metal frame was built to hold serious weight, making it the perfect base for a vertical home. Stripping it down was just the first messy step.
2. Framing The Giant
To keep the camper from tipping, the top two floors needed to be as light as possible. The team cut standard wooden boards in half to reduce weight while building the 13-foot tall frame. This skeletal structure looked terrifyingly tall, yet it was surprisingly sturdy.
3. The Pool Trick
Bending thick plywood for the curved roof usually results in the wood snapping instantly. Chay and his dad cleverly soaked the wood sheets in their swimming pool to make them flexible enough to curve. This brilliant trick allowed them to wrap the exterior perfectly without a single crack.
4. Complex Camper Wiring
Wiring a three-story micro camper is no easy task, so they started from the top and worked their way down. They installed modern lights and plenty of plugs to power all the gadgets. Once the electricity was flowing, the camper finally started to feel like a real living space.
5. Spray Foam Party
To insulate the top floors and add structural strength, the trio covered the inside with thick spray foam. It was a satisfying and messy job that only took them about an hour to finish. This white foam creates a cozy, temperature-controlled environment high above the ground.
6. Heavy Bottom Floor
Unlike the lightweight top floors, the bottom level needed to be extremely heavy to lower the center of gravity. They used dense insulation and thick wood to make the base rock solid. This strategic weight placement was the key to passing the upcoming stability test.
7. Custom Green Cabinets
Because the kitchen space was so tight, standard furniture simply would not fit. Chay's brother Kobe spent hours building and painting beautiful custom green cabinets to maximize every inch of storage. These handcrafted details give the micro camper a high-end, luxurious feel.
8. Heating Three Stories
Heating a tall camper evenly is tough, but Dreo sponsored the build with their powerful space heaters. These smart heaters quickly raised the room temperature from 59°F to 84°F in minutes. With the family staying warm, they were finally ready to test their creation against gravity.
9. The Ultimate Tilt Test
Everyone worried the tall camper would easily tip over, so they used a jack to lift one side high into the air. To their absolute surprise, the camper stayed perfectly balanced even at a steep 20-degree angle. Knowing it was safe, they moved on to the most complicated room.
10. A Luxury Bathroom
Adding a full bathroom to the front of the camper added even more essential weight to the base. Chay installed a toilet, a shower, and stunning tile that looks like it belongs in a luxury hotel. It's hard to believe such a small room can be this functional and stylish.
11. Cozy Sky-High Bedrooms
The family turned the top two floors into cozy bedrooms, each equipped with a full-size bed and handcrafted drawers. They even added adjustable TVs and large windows to ensure that life inside is never boring, even when perched 13 feet up.
12. The Fiberglass Nightmare
To make the wooden exterior waterproof, they applied real fiberglass resin and fiber strips. It was an incredibly messy, expensive, and time-consuming process that initially left the camper looking rough and unfinished. This stage was a total nightmare that almost made the team give up.
13. Dad Saves The Day
Fiberglass is notoriously hard to sand, causing Chay and Kobe a lot of stress. Thankfully, their dad used a concrete grinder to smooth out the entire camper . After hours of applying Bondo and sanding, the exterior was finally ready for some color.
14. A Fresh New Look
The team applied a sleek coat of white primer before adding a cool blue and black geometric design. This fresh paint job paid tribute to their old camper while looking incredibly modern. There was just one massive gap left to seal on the very top.
15. Stretching The Roof
Instead of using more fiberglass, they bought a heavy vinyl roof to cover the top of the camper. It took the team all day to glue and stretch the heavy material perfectly flat without any wrinkles. This final seal ensures that the three-story home stays dry during the heaviest rainstorms.
16. The Final Weigh-In
Before hitting the highway, they pulled into a weigh station to see if the camper was within a safe limit. Miraculously, the massive structure weighed only 3,700 lbs, lighter than many standard SUVs. This meant their truck could easily pull it, leading to the ultimate road test.
17. Highway Ready
Driving a 13-foot tall camper on the interstate at 60 mph was nerve-wracking at first. However, thanks to the heavy bottom floor, it towed beautifully and looked amazing towering over a semi-truck in traffic. After miles of smooth driving, it was time to settle in and savor this one-of-a-kind road trip.
18. The Vertical Masterpiece
The completed micro camper is a true engineering marvel and a testament to the family's hard work. It's undoubtedly the greatest and craziest build President Chay's family has ever completed. From the luxury bathroom to the sky-high beds, this vertical home is ready for any adventure.
