If you are new to the RV market, you might think that buying your first home on wheels would cost you several thousand dollars. However, there are now more affordable options available. This video presents a way to build your own camper using a budget of just $1,000. Yes, you read that correctly – as long as you have a pickup truck, you can turn it into a small camper for less than a thousand dollars.

There are three main rules for this build. First, the budget is limited to $1,000. Second, the camper has to be removable. And third, it should be spacious enough to comfortably accommodate two people. The creators of this project, who run the President Chay channel on YouTube, even describe it as a small luxury camper. From what we see in the video, if you have basic tools and know-how, you can likely build a removable camper for your truck on your own.

The architects of this project used a Chevrolet Silverado as the base vehicle and built a wooden structure as the camper’s frame. The most expensive material in the initial stage of construction is the insulation layer, which protects the wood from moisture and decay. Many of the materials were acquired for free, such as old pallets used for siding that would have otherwise been discarded.

Next, the exterior of the camper is painted blue, while the trim is painted black for contrast. The cost of the entire exterior is less than $400. Now it’s time to complete the interior. The goal is to have a living area with a couch, a TV, a small kitchen, and two beds, all within a small space. Insulation and sidewalls are added, followed by the installation and painting of the ceiling.

The creators of the project reserved a campsite for just 10 days starting from the beginning of the construction. With a lot of work still remaining on the eighth day, will they be able to complete everything on time? Watch the video at the top of this page to find out.