I've watched more of these videos than I care to admit, and this seems to be the best trailer conversion I've seen. Very nice, not over-done. Innovative! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
Tires. If you have a single axle trailer, this advice is of no consequence. But, if you have a two or three axle trailer, then please listen up. Trailer tires are not built like automobile tires, for a very significant reason. When you take a two or three axle trailer around a corner, the tires do not gracefully turn in the direction of travel and smile with glee as they do so. No, instead they are dragged sideways, screaming for their life. They are being twisted violently by the sideways forces. Those tires want to continue quietly in a straight line, not being skidded sideways across the pavement, tearing at their sidewalls. And, there you have it. The sidewalls. Trailer tires have special sidewalls to withstand sideways twisting. Don’t be tempted to put some other tire on your trailer, such as Light Truck tires. Trailer tires are special, for a reason. Another hint: If you back your trailer onto a hard surface pad, do the following. Once in place, roll the trailer forward and then back into place. Why? As you back in, you are invariably making a turn at the same time. You are twisting the steel belts as you turn. If you stop in the middle of the twist and leave the trailer there, the steel belts will “take a set,” that is, maintain the twist when later you decide to drive away. Now you have an abnormal tire. By moving forward and back at the end of the parking sequence, you allow the steel belts to straighten up before you go off and leave them. Happy trails. 😄
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Tell us how you REALLY f-ing feel though? I liked its f-ing simplicity, personally. Plus, it still has some f-ing room to spare if he wants to add somef-ingthing! Take f-ing care my friend.
Best one I've ever seen. I would use a patio chaise lounge cushion on the wall instead of the 2 chair cushions. But man-o-man, I gotta show this to my husband...
@@metalman69201 I can assume since it was factory ordered there was insulation in the walls and ceiling so utilizing the factory plywood for the look of the inside was well done.
What a great build. Everything you need and nothing you don't. I would add a mini wood stove between the side door and the T.V. And of course a Wonder Wash will change your life. If you enjoyed making this I know you could make fair money making the exact same trailer for others. Happy trails. Thanks for the upload.
@@backyardbraaapn1017 This simple, but effective and suits his and more importantly the wife’s purpose. Yes, there are hundreds if not thousands of other trailer vids, many more luxurious but they all come at a cost in either time, cost or both.
I have watched this video several times and each time I have a new appreciation for the simpleness and functionality of this build. Absolutely my favorite out of countless other videos I have watched. Thank you for the inspiration!
That's exactly what I was thinking. Or install a metal frame that can be flipped up that goes around the deck like the shower curtain rail that goes around the top of the shower but install bug curtains. This would essentially make a screened in porch.
From Big Lots I bought the as seen on tv screen door with the magnets in it for the side door of my trailer. From Harbor Freight I bought the home garage screen door kit and cut it to fit the ramp door opening, I stapled velcro around the sides and top and slid a 1/2 inch pipe (cut into 1ft pieces) into the bottom of the screen to hold it down. Still works after two years
Dude! That is insanely clever! Don't ever let anybody tell you otherwise. That is the most complete and functional conversion I've ever seen. I am seriously impressed and, quite honestly, motivated. I've said (many times) to my wife and my friends that I would like to have something like this for Sturgis. Now that I've seen it, I just might make it happen. Awesome job!
I am so impressed with your converted cargo trailer. I have been considering reverting a trailer into a camper for a while now and this has motivated me even more to follow my dream!
Ok.... I'm actually impressed.. really like the layout. Simple and functional well done... When you build mine can you add astro turf on the porch tailgate and solar on roof thank you in advance :) I can see BBQng on the porch with a cold beer and a chilli dog
Because your trailer has two axles, it is very likely that this trailer is rated for more than 3,000 pounds. Also, remember, every travel trailer gets heavier and heavier with time. It is true. So, after two years of use, you should re-weigh your trailer so you have no surprises. I would suggest that you install a weight distribution hitch system on your trailer and tow hitch. It will travel much better for you.
So Dale, why does the trailer get heavier ? Also, no need for weight distribution hitch unless the tongue weight either exceeds the rating of the receiver or the front of the truck gets lighter.
A travel trailer (something you live in) gets heavier every year because in a tight space like this, we get better and better organized. We humans get inventive. We find ways to cubby-hole another item that would be so nice to have with us. Every item adds a little more weight. And, after about two years, all these little things really add up. And, as this weight increases, there is a possibility that the tongue weight has changed, also. This is a critical point because tongue weight really affects how well the trailer and the tow vehicle work well (or not well) with each other. With a tag along trailer, you need a minimum of 10% (and 15% is better) of the total weight of the trailer to be carried by the tongue. When the tongue weight gets too low, it tends to try to lift up the rear end of your tow vehicle and, going down the road, it becomes unstable, leading to excessive sway and roll overs. Measure the distance from the bottom of your tow vehicle’s rear bumper down to the ground. Now place the trailer’s tongue hitch onto the tow vehicle’s ball hitch. Now measure the bumper to ground distance again. If the distance changed more than 2,” you need a weight distribution hitch to correct this. Even if you think you don’t need a weight distribution hitch, your tow vehicle will perform better with one on. In addition to what your tow vehicle can pull, there is another weight that is important. It is called the Combined Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Your tow vehicle has this rating. It involves not just what it can pull, but how much total weight it can endure. How much does your totally loaded tow vehicle weigh PLUS the total weight of the fully loaded trailer. You need to know not to exceed that rating. It you are running very close to these ratings (and your tow vehicle does not have a manufacturer’s installed tow package), help your tow vehicle’s engine and transmission by keeping your engine running at higher ROMs than normal. This is especially important as you go up hills or start out from a stand still. Force (manually) your transmission to not shift until you get it “rev”ing in the each gear.
@@dalebannon8503 , I totally get that, but you would have said that initially instead of making it sound like the trailer gets heavier all on its own which had me wondering if it absorbed moisture over time. I weigh my axle and tongue and calculate my weights every time I change my trailer or the load. I am lucky that there is a public scale close enough to stop by and it is only a few dollars each time. Oh, and with two axles the trailer probably has close to a 7000 lb rating. I also think you meant measure the front bumper and if it raises then you are getting light in the front end. The best is to weigh the front axle, rear axle, and the trailer axles to determine when you need a weight distributing hitch and what size bars you need to apply the proper load distribution.
Great trailer! Simple and functional and it will outlast any RV on the road. I also like that it is still light enough to be pulled by most reasonably sized vehicles. Thanks for sharing your trailer.
Great build with its simplicity, functionality, cost, weight and versatility! I ❤️ the hanging cushions making the back of the couch! And so much more! (Basically, everything!) Enjoy it! Thank you for the tour.
I love the build, thanks for sharing it with us. I have some questions: 1. Did you insulate the walls? How is it with condensation? Is the AC able to keep it cool? Is it also a heater? 2. There aren’t a lot of windows. Does it seem dark? 3. Where does the water from the shower go?
Nice build! Try to get a RVIA sticker for the side of it! Some campgrounds won't let you in if you tell them it's a camper... ask for a tent site and carry a pop up tent to throw out and just use your camper! Might not get fifty or thirty amp but you'll have a spot to part! Way to think out of the box. Great for hunting, boondocking and camping off grid on the low Q! Happy trails.
It's not a camper it's a utility trailer with a utility shower and utility bed. This is perfect for staying on the street. I'm constantly being harassed by the cops in my toy hauler . Because it's not a utility trailer I'm harassed in industrial areas and Because it's obvious that someone is in my trailer especially when the light is on I get harassed in residential areas too.
This is one of the best trailer builds I've seen and I've watched a TON of videos :) So cute and perfectly practical! Can you use the back hatch/door as a porch when it's open? you could weld on some fold out steel support legs. I love the little detail of the grey water tank being grey and the clean water tank being white.
Thank you! I love them. However, make sure you install them far enough back so they don't hit the ground when you drop the ramp, I had planned for that but when I installed them the door handle was in the way so I moved them up and now they hit first. Still usable though 👍
This would be an amazing solution for the homeless! They've build a tiny home "village" in my city but guess what? They've left out a toilet and so, even traumatized females have to use a communal toilet building in the middle. Splendid job, wishing you and your wife happy travels. She must be so proud of your cottage 😀
Nice job. Grooving the plywood was truly a great idea for the effect you were going for. The barn door is outstanding and all of the pullouts are too. The great thing is you can use it and change anything you want over time. Thanks for the tour.
I got the brilliant idea to prepare one of this cargo trailer since yesterday, I decided to check some ideas and so far this has given me the best bathroom idea and the slide door ,YES ! Is Super awesome. Thanks for sharing
This is literally perfect. Not overdone, everything you need plus a bit of room to add if you chose to....side note :I am TOTALLY here for you having the sink as a shower lol
@@owentp I know you replied to me by accident, but not sure if they follw every comment. Gray water can be dumped down any sink drain. Though they didn't specify. Most people who build showers mainly use them to rinse off so not likely much gray water runoff from that. No more than the sink anyway. One could use a honey wagon and any dump station at a campground or free one.
I cheered when u said, " still have room for my motorcycle" because thats exactly what I want! Thank you for the share and idea now!!!! And fabulous job! Sending you and yours well wishes of fun and adventure!
It's good for being close to work. I work 6 days in a row so between shifts id like to recooperate in there then come out and can be early xD save money on rent. Rent is a big killer of wages
Nicely done…love the IKEA kitchenette - works fine, I presume is lighter weight, and easy to fix or replace parts compared to the usual countertop and cabinet kitchenette.
Such a great build! Only thing I think could make this more perfect would be a hinged flip up table for 2 under the TV. Also really love how you use the ramp as a deck! Phenomenal job!
Not sure if you got this comment previously but in your small slide out you might want to put on a small strip to keep cans etc from shifting like you did with the small roll out shelves... Looks amazing though thanks for sharing with us!
Did I just see you use a laundry sink as the shower basin??? Note to self, this is " shiplap" you can live with!! One of the best home builds I have seen and I've seen hundreds. 'She is happy so we are happy.' Ladies, he is taken. Shoots!!!
I love it!! This is exactly what I wanted to go with, so we could design it ourselves, but my husband wanted a camper, he won. We gave away most of our belongings and live full time in the camper. But now only three months in, our used camper is falling apart. So yeh, go with a cargo trailer and fix it up yourself. Campers aren't meant to last, and I tried to tell my husband that, but we're stuck with it now. You did an awesome job!!
@@the7HoffmanGirls 🤣🤣 yes, us husbands can be real PITAs sometimes. We "know" we're right, especially when we aren't. As I've aged, I've learned to humble myself though.
I've been looking at "turn-key" trailers that cost an arm and a leg and are built like crap. Then I see this, and it makes so much sense. First, you did an amazing job. Not too complex or overdone. Just very well thought out and functional. Second, you designed it for you, and you put it together. So you can change/repair as you see fit. If you buy company "x's" trailer, and something wears out ten years from now..good luck fixing it. No matter what they say, those things are built to a price point and the components are made to look good for a year. And then, all bets are off. Nice job.
I am amazed at how you used every bit of the space. That's a real house for someone. A single person could live in it and move all over the world. Way to cool.
I love your place. This is pretty much how I would think to do mine, minus the air conditioning. I’ll have to consider getting that! Hopefully someday I can do this, been thinking about it for a few years
One of the practical affordable minimalist tiny houses I have watched on the RU-vid... without a huge complete kitchen as in a mansion 😊. Thank you for sharing your awesome home!
Very nice trailer build. I also have a 14ft V-nose cargo trailer that I converted about 3 years ago. I use it for camping and hauling my 4-wheeler and motorcycle. It's all electric with AC ( I too live in Citrus County). I use a portable generator and 12V battery system, pretty much self-contain for what I use it for. To me the greatest pleasure is knowing you built it yourself. Again nice trailer build, cargo trailers make a great blank canvas, and I'm sure you will get many, many years of enjoyment out if it.
I want mine to look "unvaluable" from the outside. Putting a new one piece alum roof sheet on, other than that leave the screws bleeding rust on the outside. ...only tricked out things are wheel adapters to run same tire/rims as my e350 van
I really enjoyed your build. I like it's functional simplicity and layout. One of the better effects with plywood I've seen for sure. You might try Tying some cargo nets with shock cord for those cubby shelves in the front of the V-nose. They are very convenient for quick acess and retaining of things.
this is a beauty. I've been working on plans for a 20-24 footer but, to have essentially a full bath as opposed to a wet bath in a 14 foot space is awesome. Good job!
Best shower I have seen, seriously. I wonder if they make an integrated black water storage toilet, to replace the cartridge with an outside drain. For that matter, an integrated shower/toilet with gray/black storage tanks. Thank you.
This build is BRILLIANT. I love how functional and thoughtful everything is, not to mention quite stunning! The woodwork is wonderful. I am converting a skoolie by myself without prior experience in pretty much every area, so I very much appreciate this video! Big thanks!
Awesome job! Beautiful wood! I love your kitchen and I like how you guys have an actual bathroom and can actually bathe in it!😊 I am seeing alot of cargo trailers for homes and they are the best jobs, and there's more things that can be done with these instead of vans and campers, and tiny houses usually are a complete plan and build, I would love to find one and make an amazing home like this one!
It's like you were reading my mind! SO elegant and simple. I love the sliding door for the bathroom!! And your water system is exactly how I am going to do mine. Now, just gotta buy the trailer! Great job!!
Won't you please make me one too? For my motorcycle, and/or my husband's road bicycle, and traveling from Massachusetts to see my son in Utah without flying. Ha, ha, j.k.! Fantastic conversion, best, most elegantly simple one i've seen yet. I'd love to just copy it. I don't live in Florida, so insulation is super important. And I would love to add a tiny propane fireplace / heater that is designed for yachting, the Newport 9000 made by Dickson Marine.
Now I wish I had added the ladder racks to the top of mine. This is the ultimate (gone fishing to get away from the wife) weekend getaway machine. Throw the kayaks on top and gone, now I'm thinking on a Murphy bed , once tilted up the kayaks will slide in perfect. Thanks for the super practical living ideas, seen a lot of these trailer converts and this is the most logical one yet. 👍 👍 🇨🇦 border line 11 (quote from ' gone fishin ' )
LOOKS SO GOOD!!! Stylish, very functional & comfy!!! I wish I knew how to build out the water tubing & electrical wiring for something like this! I suppose I could find a tutorial for that but I’m a complete novice🤣
I'm wanting to do either one of these or a van to camper van conversion. If & when I am ever able to get Social Security to come through for me, I will definitely be doing something like this. I'm lucky in that I have a huge amount of camping equipment to incorporate into what ever conversion I decide to do.
