Cargo Trailer to Camper Conversion - How We Did It in 4 weeks 

Duh..hell u cud see light throu a brand new $5000 trailer..they make em junk

And NO RUBBER roof.👍👍👍

Way heavier though. I used 1x3 hardwood where he used 2x4s, and 1/8th luan for non structural panels.

and 500lbs heavier

My Goodness, that's a compliment ...

Thank you very much. However, I was in an accident last year and have completely remodeled it. Here is the video for the new design if you would like to see it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2mfpAjuvd4A.html

What do you and your wife do for work?

Thank you very much Joseph for such a kind compliment.

Thanks! The complete job including the trailer and all materials came in just under $9000.

@Michael Moore no stoopid

@@kinduo I know this was so long ago but how much did just the trailer cost you? Did you buy it new or used? Thanks!

@@kinduo The 'add-ons' make the conversion a reality... And reflect your character My $2K micro camper has been about $2.5K more for the conversion.

:) So true.

make & do so how big is the trailer? 16 feet from the v nose to the back? they call 14 foot trailers 12 for up here because the don't measure from the nose back.

The nose is extra space. It's not part of the 16 feet.

make & do tyvm

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Most of us are lonely and introverted thanks to all the losers

Dad told me if you can count all your friends on one hand just before you die...You are a blessed man.

@@richardbianco3193 agreed

I cried and laughed at this

Me too.

TEA JAY It’s probably not I’d do but it does have the advantage of being able to keep the cooking smells, heat and moisture out of the trailer. I suppose it depends on what type of environment it’s going to be used in. It’s got me thinking about how difficult it would be to make a slide out that contained the kitchen that you could deploy when you set up camp? With a trailer this wide there’s enough internal space to have a narrow corridor.

That is awesome. I would love to see you "Land Yacht" once it is complete.

What strength axles do you have on thing? I'm considering doing the same thing but am having a lot of trouble deciding on axles...

I've been thinking recently about how hard it might be to make ramp door open upward instead of downward if I ever buy a cargo trailer. Create a porch area with an instant roof. Just need to attach some sort of folding legs to hold it when opened.

@@RedowlMB Saw someone who flipped the door over and welded the hinges at the top. Could work if done properly.

Thank you. Good luck with your build.

I too am considering a conversion. I've looked at many campers, and many come close to what I want, but only about 85% the way there. Everywhere I want to go has shore power, water hookup, restroom facilities, and showers. If I don't need to deal with a black-water tank, I don't want to. Cassette toilets are a pain. Also, a back/front door, as apposed to on the side seems like a better layout. I'm thinking a door on the front, passenger side. The rear doors for fuse box, water heater, and storage. Then a Murphy bed Queen at the back, Murphy twing(stored vertically) on the Driver's side, and a jackknife couch for a fourth person.

Ya, it's crazy how well this small Jeep pulls. Even so, I still come in about 800 lbs lighter than my towing capacity...and I definitely had a brake box installed because I pull through the mountains. Gotta have good brakes!

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One super positive thing about a cargo trailer vs a regular camper is that when I had my accident, the cargo trailer held up super well because of the steal corner beams. Regular campers don't have that. You should go check out my newest video that I just posted about how I completely redid this camper after my accident.

Thank you!

@Jim Watson I imagine they spend most of their time sitting outside unless it is raining.

@Jim Watson Oh, Heavens!! Were you at Mt. Rushmore? Yrs ago we camped near there in a tent & the weather was beautiful but a fast storm came up & we were in that tent holding the walls & had hail coming down. We were young and we still laugh about that, but I understand!!

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The trailer/camper build is impressive but I too would like to know which suv that can handle a 7,000 lb. camper.

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Thank you. Very good points.

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Gracie: trainer?

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Oh yea, watch my video that I forgot to shot, asswipe

Tree Climbing Gear: RuhRoh...there seems a sad little king of his sad little hill running around RU-vid making sad little comments. How sad.

Sharp!

travel trailers typically also use romex wiring. It's gonna take an awful long time to break solid wiring from vibration alone. The real question here would be why the choice of 10 gauge when 14 would have been plenty, and were all connections made with screw terminals? Wire nutted connections are typically whats frowned upon in mobile builds because of vibration

@@koof_a_loof the real question is why not lol. Never skimp on wiring size

@@jaycevessier7554 where there's oodles of room, and cost is no concern. I'd agree. 10ga is sufficient for a 30a circuit. 12 is sufficient for a 20a circuit, and 14 is sufficient for 15a. There's no reason at all to purchase and install 10ga wire when a 15a or 20a breaker is to be used, aside from personal preference.

@@koof_a_loof I am definitely no electrician, but if this is low voltage why not just run some extension cord wire behind the panels? is there some extra hazard I don't know of there?

I have rebuilt this camper completely. It now has a composting toilet as well as a shower. Search for "Awesome tiny house built in a cargo trailer"

I think it's a fairly well established notion of not fact that a cargo trailer conversion is cheaper than a camp trailer, you can make it exactly how you want it with layout and functionality, and the trailer itself is built better than the purpose built camper version. A lot of cargo trailers that cost less than 5K, and quite a few considerably less than that.

@@joewoodchuck3824 True!!! For most a camper fluff.. folding chairs even high dollar cots to sleep on?? All you need is a dry place to sleep.. If needed heat.. or places cooling??? Your call?? Can you roll up your sleeves?? Then you can do math.. Do you haul dirt bikes or side by sides?? Water craft?? Cabelas has cots for $120 off sale??? 600 lbs. Wide and strong??? How about a Queen air mattress?? Not cheap one but say $100,,plus air mattress??? Other point look at dual axle U-haul trailer?? It pulled fairly easy??? Now look at a 8 ×19 or 20 cargo trailers. They pull hard. 1/2 Ton pickup will work hard.. forget OD on any trailer pulling . Wear tear to run what's to be empty no load down highway gears is what OD is stupid?? Ok.. Just shut up look at the truth!!! Sorry but truth beats BS.. I bought a 1/2 ton 3:41 geared pickup..Knew better? My bad?? 235,000 trouble free miles?? Had baby set hell out of it.. I'm suppose be smarter pickup, to watch out for it?? So I do. I pull over let it cool?? I dont let it get close to hot??? I try not to push it? But do?? I'm human.. 3:73 better?? I thought 3:41 might shine at lite tow jobs??? Not run as high RPMs.. 4000lbs jeep maybe?? Cargo trailer no. Wind is a killer?? I will step out box make a wild claim and say with brakes you could yank 10,000lbs 1/2 pickup if no wind drag..1/2 ton limit is about 7500lbs or HD at higher GVW ? BUT 7500lbs any higher adds alot springs and axles?? Last time I asked got stupid answer from a dealer?? There you have to learn yourself?? Dealer cannot or will not tell you ? Twice in chev rapid city sd went to dealer asked where break over was on transmissions and rear axles in a van??? They feed me BS.. 6 yrs ago then yr ago. Oh says a salesman 4:11 its bigger than this 3:41??? Say what????Ok?? I told him last time chev goes by bolts. 10,12 or 14 Simi floating or full float.. Blank,,blank,, blank,, ?? Ford inchs... Dodge numbers 60, 70. 80.. Rapid city chev goes by blank stares??? Frick sakes.. Please ask someone with half brain before you ask a salesman.. You think they get played to guild you?? No they get played to sell you a light truck?? They don't care how?? Sorry ,dont make me happy?? They get alot money for light truck. Bought first one in 1974 because was at time life long dream at 21 single. Really!!! Mid sixties drooling over light trucks with my dad.. always had do my own home work. Axles gears motors?? Dont need diesel or cost!! Dont need 4 cams and 20 ft chain to run a fricking pickup?, Just for sec think about it. ??? Chains are chains and cans are cans and they all wear out???? I dont need variable displacement or valve timing. Might look good to your goverment or tree hugger?? But there not going pay Bill's of up keep comes with that crap.. you got or always got money to trade every 4 years at under100,000 miles have guilt free fun.. I dont farm.. I dont gave money..

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YES!!! It was a nightmare! That was my biggest mistake. I plan to do another video showing my electrical so that other people don't make that same mistake. You are right. I should have run 14 mostly and one 12 for my portable heater and ac, but it was a lesson learned. I'll know better next time.

dtcjeep Same thing I was thinking. I am an Electrician so I know folding those in that tiny boxes was hell.

Ya and wires were way too short.. protection plates would have been a safe move as well.. oh well... next one ;)

you took the words right now of my mouth lol 10gauge already sucks in a 2 gang box and he is using shallow box from home depot that is maybe 10 cubic inch

who knows! or Welding!

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