This layout is great. So much nicer than anything we ever had. I guess I will go ahead and tell you when I was a kid in 1970 " my age" o well. Anyhow on the weekends me my bro and my dad would go to Everett where dad worked and help Martha with her camper trailer business doing repairs and at the same time fixing an 8 foot truck bed camper. It was a great experience going on Saturdays and getting to know Martha and her son Greg. What brought these memories back the most was metal curtain clips on a metal rod, and the curtains being burnt orange i and semi transparent in our Reno. Ultimately it was the tinking sound from bumping curtains that drove us kids into tents.
You'll never see 90% of the lack of fitment unless you pointed it out .I think it looks great except for the imperfections that you adequately pointed out which I wouldn't have noticed otherwise . Great Job
I have NO idea why you keep complaining about your craftsmanship!!! Holy Good Gosh Dude.... your skillz are amazing!! Dude, I'm totally inspired at what you've built here. Thank you a hundred times over for sharing this vid!
This is better than most houses built these days. I could sell my house and live in this. Maybe 2 my hubby will need one to. I would live like this in a minute but my hubby wint, now go figure !! I just want to live with meaning now not about appearances.
Thank you for the detailed video on both how you picked and built your great conversion! It is a wealth of information and what I love most about the RU-vid community. We just moved to Baja Mexico on the Sea of Cortez and I am looking to build a cargo office and spare bedroom. The bedroom part will be pullout queen and the desk with retract to be flush with the wall.
Love this build, you were so right to convert a trailer we bought new caravan, 3 yrs in and roof and walls were wet, so much effort to fix the problem, we fixed it then sold it and converted a 36'6" bus to an RV much better, we were able to put in it what we wanted where we wanted it, this actually became our home for 18 months while our house was being built, so much fun, anyway stunning build, nice use of space and well explained thanks for shareing.
You are right, I live in an area where they manufacture RV's and Caravans, they are made quickly and methodically but not to a high quality, they do look lovely when finished, but they are not made with the same robust materials that we would use ourselves, so they start to develop faults straight from the factory, I have seen RV's that have been returned as many as 11 times in a single year, Converting a Bus or Coach, is by far the best option, and you build the quality you expect giving you the quality build that we all desire, I wish you luck, and lots of fun.
Good pick I especially like the square of the trailer I hate the v walls on some trailers it's nothing but an eye sore and does not add space to the inside of the trailer. Good pick!
This is a gorgeous conversion! There is a lot of inspiration in this. About the rounded roof... IMO, that's the only way to go even though it makes it tougher to insulate the ceiling.
I built a 5x8 and it was fun but small as my family grew. Than purchased and 19’ RV and it was nothing but problems, required a lot of upkeep and love. Now i got a 7x16 cargo and it is a keeper!
MAN THE INPERFECTIONS IS NOT A PERFECT NO CARGO TRAILER IS PERFECT DUDE YOU DID A WONDERFUL BUILD .THE ONLY ONE THAT NEEDS THE OK IS YOU .DO YOU LOVE IT? WELL IF YOU DO WELL BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK. DUDE YOU DID BETTER THAN I COULD. GOD BLESS
You are absolutely correct that a special order is almost always full price plus shipping. I have found no deals unless the trailer is in stock and had been on the lot for awhile.
Sharp looking on the outside ... white is a color that always looks good ... you barely see any scratches and looks good even dirty... I think you could put an awning on it would be a nice addition plus you could put a toolbox on the tongue for additional storage ...but that sits pretty!!! Interior is fantastic... I’m thinking that you maybe a perfectionist cause of some of your comments... but she is a beauty inside as well ... You should be damn proud of yourself I really like the layout absolutely excellent way to have shower and bathroom set up ... I am starting to get an itch to do this ... I wished you would elaborate on the cost...
Nice! I have watched 100s of cargo conversion videos and this one was the most valuable so far. I don't always agree with your assessment, but I definitely appreciate where you are coming from. The largest difference is that I plan to live in mine (still in the design phase). Excited to see the rest of your videos! :-)
Good Job on a good trailer. I like your Roof AC unit. I don't like tacky window units on a travel trailer. Also like the well planned wood work on the walls and ceiling. Cabinets are well built. And the layout is good. Also I am glad you didn't get a v shaped front on the trailer. Gives more room for Gas tanks for your stove and heat. Well done!
NEVER PULL A BOX TRAILER WITHOUT A SWAY BAR.... i just rolled my truck and trailer due to a high wind gust compounded by black ice. Almost lost my wife and kids. I've been towing for years. I know not to panic brake but it doesn't take much before its just beyond control. Never thought i needed a sway bar for a little 7x14 TA. I didn't have one. I'll never do that again. This advise may just save your life. PS. Nice trailer. I'd like to show you my new one when i get her done. Everyone was jealous of my old one.
Like the idea of buying a cargo trailer and doing a build , many might wonder how much carpentry , plumbing and electrical skills you must have to finish this project the way you want it , great job , well done .
Your Carpenter looks fine, what you need is a tube of painters caulk. The other thing is Bondo makes a good wood filler. Remember that “puddy and paint makes a carpenter what he ain’t “ and final words of wisdom “a good finish carpenter always has a tube of Dap”. Nice build btw.
I had a black navigator and matching black 6x12 trailer when I lived in OH. It was great. But I moved to South Florida and very quickly realized black in Florida is a VERY BAD IDEA! There can be up to a 30-40 degree difference between white and black! So my next truck, I got a white Yukon XL and I’m planning on getting a white trailer to convert into a toy hauler. I travel all over the Southeast installing gym floors so I need a garage section to haul my tools, and I’m a big guy so I need a big shower. So I plan on building my own.
Fantastic job! Ive been thinking about the same thing for a while now and after watching your video, Im going for it. Your camper will outlast any mass produced one for many many years. Good job brother.
What? Your carpentry skill look allot better than most cargo builds I've seen. Love the way you separated the bath/toilet area. If you had a fridge it would be perfect.
Thanks for the info about the trailer. I have a solar power generator that would be great for power and a portable air conditioner. I have been looking at an all in one kitchen for tiny apartments.
This is a great job ...... your conversion is simple and concise nothing to fancy just simple and what you needed to serve your purpose thank you for sharing I love it great job
@10:10.......easy enough to shim that hinge space with a piece of wood. I've glued in part of a paint stick and sanded to flush fit. Just pilot drill frist to avoid splitting.
you did a great job. You saying the curve roof is a pain to finish I would consider framing it strait on the inside. That could allow for extra inso or a space to run wire. I bet you improved your building skills by the time you were finished. It takes balls to jump into a project like that if you begin it without being a seasoned carpenter.I respect that
It looks awesome man, don’t be so hard on your self, if you didn’t spend so much time pointing out what’s off no one would know other wise great looking trailer.
For fitting the curved corner areas near the "cillin" (not misspelled), make a cardboard pattern, refine it to fit perfectly, then transpose it to plywood or plastic pattern.. Voila..!!
Great video. Thanks for the tips about the color of the trailor and roof shape. Since I am buying land in the desert southwest I will get a white flat topped trailor!
I think your work is awesome and sensible! I was working on a mobile home and did the same as you did. Alternative electrical and water pipes that I could easily access and repair if necessary.
A beautiful job. One to be proud of. I would say way better than commercial builds. I would like to see a video on electrical and wiring. Thanks for sharing. Awesome job. GF1 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😎
Excellent video! I want a cargo trailer. I would like to turn it into an art studio. I wouldn't mind to have a shower and working kitchen in it, too. God bless you with your work!
you talk about imperfections.. I see is a masterful thought process and very fine job! well thought out and executed! ;-) thank you for your time, excellent tips, and for producing/posting this video, sir.
I would choose rounded ceiling as well but make the interior side of it flat by filling the center with insulation. It’s a win win being you get a better insulated ceiling.
Hey this is great, I’ve been thinking on this for awhile and your just starting out, these tips and hints. White, is the most visible, for me on the road makes sense too. Your clear and sincere, I’ll be watching.
I'd love a 7x14, but if they have an 8x14 or 8.5x14 that would be perfect. I'm contemplating betweem financing a 15k used small toyhualer (half ton towable) or doing a super simple, but good build to one of these, using long lasting material instead of cheap lightweight stuff. All I really need is power, a bed, maybe a couple fold/flip down tables and a ton of storage cabinets, everything else is just a bonus
Wait, Wait, what’s behind the curtain ?? And behind the rear doors?? You don’t give yourself enough credit.... you did Quite Well and some Great Ideas!! Would luv to know your final weight!! Keep up good work... ✌️❤️😁🏕
For a guy who apologizes for his carpentry skills your cabinetry looks just fine to me. I am no carpenter *and it shows.* My 2 sheds are still standing tho not pretty. I believe in fasteners. Y buy half a pound when 1 can buy 2 pounds. I'd say you've done a first rate job.
Really nice I like the fact that you used 2x4's and regular house wiring along with the outlets, On demand hot water heater too .. I would like to know what the weight is if you know and how much you can tow with that type of trailer ?
You did a great job on that trailer you said you're not that good I think you did a great job and it's better than buying I manufactured one already done cuz they made they make them cheaper I'm against buying the manufactured crappy ones even look like yourself DIYs always the best way do the best best material everything
Do not get the grab bar to help get out that swings over the door. Someone could come along and swing the handle over the door while you are in there and trap you. A grab bar to get out yes, but not one that swings over the door.
