Touring The World's First 13-Foot Triple-Decker Street-Legal Camper
YouTuber President Chay and his crew just dropped the wildest street-legal micro camper on the planet. This 13-foot triple-decker weighs a mere 3,700 lbs but packs luxury amenities like a full bathroom. Get ready to explore how this insane DIY dream became a highway-ready reality.
1. A Sturdy Starting Point
The whole madness began with an incredibly ugly trailer snagged from Facebook Marketplace. They chose this beast simply because its thick metal frame could handle some serious vertical weight. Tearing it down to the bare bones was just the first dirty chore of the project.
2. Constructing The Giant Skeleton
Building a 13-foot tower on wheels meant the upper floors had to be feather-light. The crew sliced standard wooden boards right down the middle to shave off extra pounds. Even though the skeletal frame looked terrifyingly tall, it held together with surprising strength.
3. The Swimming Pool Secret
Trying to bend thick plywood for a curved roof usually ends in a snapping disaster. Chay and his dad brilliantly tossed the wood sheets into their swimming pool to soften them up. This wet trick let them wrap the camper exterior flawlessly without breaking a single piece.
4. Tricky Electrical Setup
Wiring a three-story house on wheels is basically a puzzle, so they tackled it from the roof downward. They packed the place with modern lights and enough plugs for every imaginable gadget. Once the juice was flowing, this towering box finally felt like an actual home.
5. Messy Foam Insulation
To keep the upper levels warm and structurally sound, the guys blasted the interior with thick spray foam. This sticky and satisfying chore was wrapped up in roughly an hour. Now, that fluffy white layer forms a temperature-controlled heaven way above the pavement.
6. Packing On Base Weight
While the top floors were kept airy, the ground level needed massive weight to drop the center of gravity. They stuffed the base with dense insulation and heavy wood to make it rock-solid. Placing the bulk at the bottom was their secret weapon for the upcoming tilt test.
7. Tailor-Made Green Storage
Standard cabinets had zero chance of fitting inside this super cramped kitchen zone. Chay's brother Kobe invested hours crafting and painting gorgeous green cupboards to use every spare inch. These handmade touches give the tiny space a seriously high-end vibe.
8. Warming Up Three Levels
Keeping a towering camper cozy is tricky, but Dreo stepped in with some beastly space heaters. These smart gadgets cranked the indoor temp from 59°F to 84°F before anyone could blink. With everyone feeling toasty, the crew felt brave enough to challenge gravity.
9. The Crazy Angle Trial
Fearing their tall creation might just flop over, they hoisted one side way up with a jack. Shockingly, the massive rig stayed perfectly stable even when tilted at a wild 20-degree angle. Breathing a huge sigh of relief, they marched on to tackle the hardest room.
10. Fancy Front Restroom
Slapping a full bathroom at the front end added crucial heavy mass to the lower deck. Chay threw in a toilet, a shower, and tiles that scream luxury hotel vibes. It is honestly mind-blowing how such a tiny washroom can look this fabulous.
11. Sleeping In The Clouds
The upper two decks were transformed into snug bedrooms boasting full-size beds and custom drawers. They threw in adjustable TVs and massive windows to keep the entertainment flowing. Hanging out 13-foot in the air has never felt quite this awesome.
12. The Sticky Resin Disaster
Waterproofing the wooden shell meant slathering on real fiberglass resin and messy fiber strips. This nasty, pricey, and time-consuming chore initially made the rig look like total garbage. The whole ordeal was such a nightmare that the boys nearly threw in the towel.
13. Grinding Away The Pain
Sanding dried fiberglass is pure torture, and it gave Chay and Kobe massive headaches. Luckily, their dad swooped in with a heavy-duty concrete grinder to smooth the bumpy surface. After endless hours of Bondo and sanding, the shell was finally prepped for paint.
14. A Bold Paint Job
A slick layer of white primer set the stage for a rad blue and black geometric pattern. This fresh design honored their previous camper while looking sharply modern. There was only one gigantic gap left to plug at the very peak.
15. Capping The Tall Roof
Skipping the awful fiberglass, they grabbed a heavy vinyl sheet to seal the top deck. The squad spent the entire day gluing and stretching the material until it was perfectly flat. This flawless barrier guarantees the triple-decker stays totally dry during nasty rainstorms.
16. Stepping On The Scale
Before hitting the open road, they dragged the rig to a weigh station to check the damage. Amazingly, the towering beast tipped the scales at just 3,700 lbs, beating many regular SUVs. Their truck could pull it without breaking a sweat, setting the stage for a highway run.
17. Cruising Down The Interstate
Taking a 13-foot camper onto the freeway at 60 mph was pure nightmare fuel initially. Yet, thanks to that heavy base, it towed like a dream while dwarfing nearby semi-trucks. After miles of flawless cruising, the family finally relaxed to enjoy their one-of-a-kind vacation.
18. A Towering Triumph
This finished micro camper stands as a wild engineering feat and a massive win for the family. It is easily the coolest and most insane project President Chay's crew has ever pulled off. From the posh shower to the sky-high bunks, this rolling tower is primed for epic trips.
