How to Build a Tiny House trailer from scratch

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2024

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  • @chazbarclay
    @chazbarclay 2 года назад +10

    7 years and still one of the best tiny home build series.

  • @HermesFranco-i4j
    @HermesFranco-i4j 8 месяцев назад

    Well made in America!!! Well thought!!! I love the dog whom is very noticeable part of the family!!!

  • @bob-ny6kn
    @bob-ny6kn 9 лет назад +5

    The finished trailer looks great, and at every step in the process! I like the close-ups of the weld when you were calculating stuff. I think you have made the best "tiny house" video I have seen. Informative, pauses to absorb info, visual (how parts were custom cut), step-by-step, 2x forward!

  • @tinyhousetips3666
    @tinyhousetips3666 9 лет назад +1

    Gorgeous trailer. I bought mine from Tumbleweed. As a first time builder, I needed the "jump start". If I had to build the trailer, I think I would still be at the welding shop!!! Congratulations on your success.

    • @TinyHouseCustoms
      @TinyHouseCustoms  9 лет назад

      Tiny House Tips Thanks a lot. I was just looking at Tumbleweed's prices. Looks like I have a comparable price.

  • @joeygunther694
    @joeygunther694 5 лет назад +14

    Hey man I really appreciate you explaining everything you do that's pretty cool makes me feel like I could actually do this

  • @Imwright720
    @Imwright720 5 лет назад +2

    Amazing how big the trailer looks for a tiny house. Leveling jacks can lift the weight. I have a friends with a 43’ diesel rv and the leveling jack lift it easily. It’s all in capacity.

  • @kristenfromOZ
    @kristenfromOZ Год назад

    I wish we had more tiny house vids like this in Australia. Housing affordability is truly a joke this is the answer for both affordability and sustainability

  • @janiebugg1975
    @janiebugg1975 4 года назад

    Looking forward to having ago thanks for your support. Look forward to the next stage of the Tiny home.

  • @stevefarring3034
    @stevefarring3034 6 лет назад +2

    You ROCK man. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skills. You have likely helped many people with building shelter and/or the tiny house of their dreams!

  • @melissah170
    @melissah170 6 лет назад

    Very nice video. You have a calm voice and it was easy to understand. Thank you.

  • @jimbelkin7301
    @jimbelkin7301 6 лет назад +1

    I really want to weld up my own trailer. I guess I better buy that everlast mig welder that I've been thinking about. I like how this video shows all of the steps for this build.

  • @plagueratstyxx3959
    @plagueratstyxx3959 7 лет назад +15

    Wow this is amazing cant wait to get started on my own and I gotta say your dog is extremely well behaved :) I shudder at the thought of my dog walking into the workspace he's a good boy but that tail is a whirlwind of doom.

  • @MR.IGETUPTOEARLY
    @MR.IGETUPTOEARLY 3 года назад

    I used this as a guideline for my tiny house trailer. thanks a bunch.

  • @iansmith9806
    @iansmith9806 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for a simple quick video without all the fake personality. Informative and focused. Excellent video. Can you give us an idea of cost without labor?

  • @joep1966
    @joep1966 4 года назад

    Nice job buddy! You do great work. No short cuts and extra beefy! I can only imagine the quality of your tiny house.

  • @Wishmaster333
    @Wishmaster333 9 лет назад +3

    I love your working man hands, makes me miss my hubby's wood shop when we built pool tables. I love the end project. I came across your vid researching how to build a tiny house as my son and I are gonna do it as part of his homeschooling. Thanks for the vid it was awesome

    • @50tmack
      @50tmack 9 лет назад

      +Wishmaster333 Hello! I came across this video the same way you did. My 7yo daughter already wants to start brainstorming her own tiny house build; we homeschool as well!! Teresa

    • @stuartgeller7937
      @stuartgeller7937 8 лет назад

      +50tmack this project albeit on a much smaller scale would be the perfect project for my son to learn how to weld with my everlast welder.

    • @darkbearmoon
      @darkbearmoon 8 лет назад

      +Wishmaster333 Any update from you on the tiny house?

    • @Wishmaster333
      @Wishmaster333 8 лет назад +1

      With snow on the ground and freezing temps we haven't started our build yet but we've drawn up the blueprint with a complete layout and have all the materials. If we could just get some nice weather and no snow that would be awesome,lol

  • @wolfplex1
    @wolfplex1 8 лет назад +1

    Great video!!! Wish I could weld like a pro.

  • @scotthudson6181
    @scotthudson6181 7 лет назад

    Nice solid design. That hitch is epic.

  • @duantorruellas716
    @duantorruellas716 7 лет назад

    awesome fabrication job, that is truly built to last , well planned and thought out. necessity is not only the mother of invention , its the way to build a better mouse trap , as you've shown here. also made in America has a shot in the arm thanks to people like you , cheers.

  • @jonathanf.saldivar6216
    @jonathanf.saldivar6216 2 года назад

    Watching the pup in the background was definitely the highlight of this video 🤣🐕

  • @RckyMtnHgh2
    @RckyMtnHgh2 5 лет назад +1

    You are very eloquent and clear with how you made this. Great job man.

  • @robertjpercival6386
    @robertjpercival6386 4 года назад +2

    I found your video while searching RUclips for a solution to the failure of my travel trailer frame (the whole RV industry seems to use the same crappy, weak I-beam frames with low quality steel).
    - Your frame is very well built and is AWESOME! Well done!
    - You and that metal fabrication shop could create a business selling replacement frames to people like me whose travel trailer frames have cracked and broken (more than once)....just sayin’...

  • @stevecl8275
    @stevecl8275 8 лет назад +2

    Very impressed, I have to say you did a good job. I am curious as why you didn't add more support beams to attach for flooring. I give you high marks and an outstanding video!

  • @firemedia8922
    @firemedia8922 2 года назад +1

    6:46 “I feel so bad I feel your fart waking up” …otherwise awesome video it looks like it’ll stand the test of time- thanks for posting!

  • @vitaliastroukh8005
    @vitaliastroukh8005 7 лет назад

    молодцы ребята.
    Отличная работа.

  • @deepayne8133
    @deepayne8133 8 лет назад +7

    I enjoy your videos I'm planning to build my tiny home soon.

  • @lkabt
    @lkabt 4 года назад

    NICE JOB!

  • @markhenworth8188
    @markhenworth8188 2 года назад

    Amazing mate . great build

  • @50tmack
    @50tmack 9 лет назад +1

    Wow- very impressive! This looks like a lot of heavy work, using a lot of specialized tools. Great job- can't wait to see your tiny house progress. TFS!

  • @markcobb6561
    @markcobb6561 8 лет назад +2

    a fabricator makes due with what he has. if he doesn't know how to do something, he learns. excellent video. haven't seen anything we haven't done in the field.

  • @anthonymartinez8488
    @anthonymartinez8488 5 лет назад +1

    Big thumbs up. Who would give this a thumbs down!??? It’s short, informative, and to the point. There is no dumb ass blabbing up a storm. About his truck his dog. While wearing stupid sunglasses.

  • @theinaudiblehistorian8430
    @theinaudiblehistorian8430 8 лет назад

    This is really great! I am looking to build a tiny house for travel, and you did a great job with this video! Thank you! I have absolutely zero experience with building, so we will see how this goes with some help from my family!

    • @TinyHouseCustoms
      @TinyHouseCustoms  8 лет назад +1

      +Firewolf Alive If you keep watching you'll get a few good pointers on your build.

    • @theinaudiblehistorian8430
      @theinaudiblehistorian8430 8 лет назад

      Will do! Watching as we speak! you really go all out, I am sure it will be no trouble if I need some tips!

  • @jeffreystern9699
    @jeffreystern9699 11 месяцев назад

    Great video! Thanks so much.

  • @SuperTlilly
    @SuperTlilly 7 лет назад +38

    what's the budget??? material list and measurement??? design plan??? Would love to build my own, AWESOME WORK MAN

    • @DavidGarcia-wr6ge
      @DavidGarcia-wr6ge 4 года назад +1

      Hmm for that metallic skeleton maybe 5K? Once fully completed maybe 10k?

    • @skr4207
      @skr4207 4 года назад +2

      @@DavidGarcia-wr6ge lol... The weight of the steel can't be more than 300-500 kg.. so 120 to 200 euro for that tops, the axle might as well be the most expensive part of all. Unless he paid someone to do it for him, it is nowhere near 5 thousand.

    • @DavidGarcia-wr6ge
      @DavidGarcia-wr6ge 4 года назад

      @@skr4207 Just a guess, maybe 1k more or less hehe

    • @Californiagirl_USA
      @Californiagirl_USA 3 года назад

      @@DavidGarcia-wr6ge bruh lmfao not even close

    • @DavidGarcia-wr6ge
      @DavidGarcia-wr6ge 3 года назад +1

      No idea

  • @AddictedtoProjects
    @AddictedtoProjects 7 лет назад

    Nice job. Nothing too strong ever broke! 😀

  • @JohnDoe-vx4ni
    @JohnDoe-vx4ni 9 лет назад

    First let me say I've been in the construction industry since before high school (started working with my grandfather as a kid) Wow, also appreciate excellent work. You rock! Hey, on your next one maybe you could just rent a spray booth. We have those here where I'm at. People even use them to sand blast parts and powder coat. (also a painter) Keep up the good work !

    • @TinyHouseCustoms
      @TinyHouseCustoms  9 лет назад

      John Doe Thanks man. yeah i almost did the spring inside but i didn't want to get paint all over his shop. never thought about renting a spray booth but if i ever do it again ill look in to it.

  • @Wheeets
    @Wheeets 2 года назад

    Damn son. I can't believe this is 7 years old already. RUclips recommendations comes through again. Miss you dan. Send my love to peanut

  • @jay-arramos
    @jay-arramos Год назад

    Wow Amazing nice thanks for give wonderful video

  • @antoniososa9381
    @antoniososa9381 7 лет назад

    Keep on keeping on. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

  • @Fan-oi1kt
    @Fan-oi1kt 5 лет назад

    Good work 👍

  • @MegKampen
    @MegKampen 4 года назад

    Thanks for a really helpful video! Liked the dog inspecting and giving moral support!!! DE

  • @djpitr
    @djpitr 9 лет назад

    Awesome job

  • @MrHSIE
    @MrHSIE 7 лет назад

    Well done. Thanks for sharing. A very, very well considered tutorial. I for one really appreciate you taking the time to film, edit and explain how you went about this. I'm impressed in particular with your removable hitch. Good thinking. My complements to you.

  • @braxtonrodriguez238
    @braxtonrodriguez238 9 лет назад +5

    Truly inspiring! thanks so much man loved the videos and I'm about to start to build my own project!

  • @tysonschneider
    @tysonschneider 9 лет назад

    VERY cool trailer build. You should do well selling these.
    I loved the outtake at the end! Epic!

  • @mr.louielou4309
    @mr.louielou4309 6 лет назад

    So much enthusiasm!

  • @tinynestproject
    @tinynestproject 9 лет назад +6

    Wow, nice work. That level of DIY is admirable :D
    Have you had lots of experience working with metal?

    • @TinyHouseCustoms
      @TinyHouseCustoms  9 лет назад +3

      Tiny Nest no i hadn't except for the propane tank wood stove I built. i was a contractor for 10 years with a specialty in framing. but if you can cut and build things out of wood why not with metal to. And thanks for watching. been enjoying your build to.

  • @sam1shields
    @sam1shields 4 года назад +2

    Hi great job with a trailer and excellent presentation, videoing and editing.What is the total weight of the trailer. And what max weight Is it designed to carry? This has definitely inspired me to build my own. Last question; do you think it would have been better to make it out of the box section which would then make the Weld joints a lot easier to execute?

  • @suanneschlotman8603
    @suanneschlotman8603 8 лет назад +2

    Love the removable hitch design! Thank you for sharing, and thank you for the thoughts on scissor jacks!

  • @nannamoonpiee
    @nannamoonpiee 7 лет назад

    Great job.

  • @stephaniecruvant9130
    @stephaniecruvant9130 9 лет назад +1

    Impressive craftsmanship! WOW!

  • @jesemontalvo2209
    @jesemontalvo2209 4 года назад

    Nice!! I'm ready to build one like this in my garage!!🤔🤪🤪

  • @andthesunsets
    @andthesunsets 8 лет назад +1

    I like your style. Peanut is awesome

  • @mikejohnson7380
    @mikejohnson7380 9 лет назад +2

    ... nice job ... just finished a 26 foot trailer ... wish I had that plasma cutter

    • @TinyHouseCustoms
      @TinyHouseCustoms  8 лет назад

      +Mike Johnson The trigger on the plasma cutter was broken so it was a pain to use, but yes over all why better than a grinder.

  • @user-jz3op2ss1p
    @user-jz3op2ss1p 7 лет назад

    Excellent welcome to colombia your idea

  • @empirecases4128
    @empirecases4128 5 лет назад

    What considerations were given to the axles you used, weight, how far you plan to haul, Or did you basically determine the maximum weight and bought the minimum you could get away with for the least amount? I wonder if relocating is given much consideration when building a Tiny House and the trailer, I haven't looked beyond this video so I don't know if when building your house if you thought of ever removing the house to set it on a foundation, is that ever a consideration? What is each Axle rated for?

  • @Cantrell5051
    @Cantrell5051 6 лет назад

    Great looking trailer man!

  • @kelstr
    @kelstr 9 лет назад

    Side note... since you build custom house trailers and such.... I was looking to design a frame for a 20' trailer... something that would be good for semi-offroad. Basically a chassis for a 20' container that's being used as a bugout vehicle. Your thoughts?

  • @liselefebvre3652
    @liselefebvre3652 7 лет назад

    franchement cela me plait du travail de pro avec une belle finition une petit question combien sa coûte chez vous cette base pour une tiny House a bientôt pour d'autre vidéo

  • @TomJones0065
    @TomJones0065 6 лет назад

    GREAT JOB....

  • @Tsiri09
    @Tsiri09 7 лет назад

    Since many of us, like me, don't have the tools or skills to do this, what kind of trailer would you recommend for purchase to build our own tiny house on? I want to build on a 28' trailer.

  • @WinstonJordan
    @WinstonJordan 9 лет назад

    Looks great! The only thing I don't understand is the purpose behind bolting the hitch on as opposed to welding it on. What was the reasoning behind that?

    • @TinyHouseCustoms
      @TinyHouseCustoms  9 лет назад +5

      For many different reasons. One is so it doesn't look like a trailer when it's parked and 2 so it won't be towed off when I'm at work. Tiny houses have been stolen. This makes it harder. I have a video going over the removable hitch. Check it out.

  • @jesteronetime
    @jesteronetime 8 лет назад +2

    dude..great vid..will def check your other vids... was going to build a dome...but love this ..im going to have a go at it

  • @jamespaveit
    @jamespaveit 7 лет назад

    nice video, well done

  • @mikomori9623
    @mikomori9623 6 лет назад

    Awesome build, I wouldn’t be standing on lifted tynes though should always have em on the ground

  • @lucasdesouza9674
    @lucasdesouza9674 7 лет назад

    Amazing video. I love timelapse. Also your 🐕 is adorable

  • @deej19142
    @deej19142 9 лет назад +1

    Ohhhhh lol That was just sitting on top while you moved it outside, I always comment before I'm done watching the videos...DOH!!! Top notch quality!

  • @elionaiooliveira8359
    @elionaiooliveira8359 8 лет назад

    Good job

  • @jefferygrigg327
    @jefferygrigg327 8 лет назад

    Thanks for the reply. I had kinda figured 4-5 inches.

    • @TinyHouseCustoms
      @TinyHouseCustoms  8 лет назад

      +Jeffery Grigg Yeah. You can always make it smaller with wood. Or hang trim over to make it look smaller.

    • @jefferygrigg327
      @jefferygrigg327 8 лет назад

      I thought that if I built it similar to what you did. .then I could cut the back of my cabinets to fit and then my cabinets would even set back a little more and I could still utilize for space. What is your thoughts?

    • @TinyHouseCustoms
      @TinyHouseCustoms  8 лет назад

      +Jeffery Grigg Im a huge fan of the elevated floor to eliminate the wheel well all together. Not sure if you've gone deeper into the vids but my mechanical room is awesome and I think it's one of the best features in the house. But if you want those tall ceiling then yeah your idea sounds perfect.

  • @danielford2424
    @danielford2424 7 лет назад

    Hi With the heavy gauge steel you used, could stick (mma) welding be used? - and thanks for the video and your comments responses. Very cool giving this all for no money. Quality guy!

  • @KletosMinistries
    @KletosMinistries 8 лет назад

    Thank you for taking time to document this!

    • @TinyHouseCustoms
      @TinyHouseCustoms  8 лет назад +1

      +Dragoro Dragozinho It's a pleasure so no problem.

  • @Mumaw101192
    @Mumaw101192 4 года назад

    Man I cant believe its been 5 years already since you posted this!!!

  • @matthewmorris9907
    @matthewmorris9907 3 года назад

    Hey man, do you have the building plans for this please? It's the best I seen 😎

  • @dubwolfninja9216
    @dubwolfninja9216 6 лет назад

    I was so glad when I saw this because I love in the Winston Salem area about 10 minutes away from Salem steel

  • @furioustomato9560
    @furioustomato9560 8 лет назад +4

    if you had built with 12 inch I beam and sunk your deck like a tub you could have gained about 18 inches of headroom in your lower level sleeping area and had a frame with about 6 times the stiffness of your current one. cool build, but a 5 minute conversation with an engineer could have made this truly epic.

    • @denieceyannello9476
      @denieceyannello9476 6 лет назад

      I live in Texas but ,I think I would by the frame.im 70 as Nd I want to build a tinny house one day soon

    • @BJ-cf2ib
      @BJ-cf2ib 5 лет назад

      I understand how you're saying that the deck would sit lower, but wouldn't that make the entire frame sit higher off the road? How would he have mounted the wheels and still had that extra space your suggesting??

  • @katropafishingadventure6610
    @katropafishingadventure6610 3 года назад

    Verynice idol I like your project

  • @nickf6476
    @nickf6476 9 лет назад

    Two questions, could you do this with a flatbed trailer (like not home built like you did) and get the same quality, and when building something like this, how do you make sure it keeps steady when towing (like movement, wind resistance, etc)

  • @MultiDealmaker
    @MultiDealmaker 7 лет назад

    MATE MATE YOU ARE LEGEND

  • @johnjoseph404
    @johnjoseph404 9 лет назад

    your a good builder!

  • @andrewm6666
    @andrewm6666 7 лет назад

    Great video.Before ordering an axle I want to be clarify a couple things-What is the hub to hub or overall axle length? We are building out to maximum allowable with out lookers.Is Center to Center for the leaf springs the same as the main frame dimension width with the hangers directly below the channel? Tire size? Thanks

  • @multipulti161
    @multipulti161 8 лет назад

    Хорошая работа! Супер!

  • @deej19142
    @deej19142 9 лет назад +2

    Question: Why is the hitch on the top side of the trailer? Or am I looking at it wrong?

  • @johnschuster9192
    @johnschuster9192 6 лет назад

    Very good informative video..thanks man!

  • @agentanderson1383
    @agentanderson1383 6 лет назад

    i love your trailer!

  • @zacdenns1081
    @zacdenns1081 9 лет назад

    Hey Dan awesome job on the house Brother !

    • @TinyHouseCustoms
      @TinyHouseCustoms  9 лет назад

      zac denns Thanks man! Its been a fun project to do. Very satisfying plus i get to watch it all back over again once I'm done. Thanks for watching

  • @heru-deshet359
    @heru-deshet359 8 лет назад +1

    Oh sure! It's easy when you have an awesome, fully equipped tool shop. All I have is a hand grinder, drill and a Bernzomatic flame solderer, lol.

  • @csedan7916
    @csedan7916 7 лет назад +2

    I was contemplating buying a flatbed trailer on craigslist and retro-fitting vs. building one ground up. What was the cost of the materials and axles for you?

    • @ashlynoneill1806
      @ashlynoneill1806 6 лет назад

      C Sedan so this is totally a viable option too instead of building the base ourselves?

    • @skr4207
      @skr4207 4 года назад

      Probably not interested anymore, but the metal isn't more than 200 euros, convert it for your own needs.. axles probably cost more, i estimate the frame not weighing any more than 500 kg... but i may be wrong... anyway.. steel is dirt cheap.

  • @duketran62
    @duketran62 4 года назад

    It surely is a nice custom made frame trailer, but what is the cost? Thanks

  • @thebertt
    @thebertt 8 лет назад +2

    Wow, super-clean man. Nice pro-level work.

  • @adrondube
    @adrondube 9 лет назад

    I am trying to decide between buying a used trailer, or building my own suited exactly for my build. About how much in materials did this cost you? Thx

    • @TinyHouseCustoms
      @TinyHouseCustoms  9 лет назад

      I see a lot of problems with used. But I've also seen it be successful. It all comes down to money and time. What's more valuable to you. If it's money buy used. I spent around 3k building plus 40+ hours. So 4.5k for a new trailer is completely reasonable.

    • @pendejo6466
      @pendejo6466 9 лет назад

      +Tiny House Customs Would you sell the one you just fabricated for $4000?

    • @TinyHouseCustoms
      @TinyHouseCustoms  9 лет назад

      +Pendejo yeah. It'd be right around there.

  • @momos8419
    @momos8419 7 лет назад

    such a great job.

  • @shannonvarvel4207
    @shannonvarvel4207 5 лет назад +1

    Where you at Dan we all miss ya...

  • @taborvlogs403
    @taborvlogs403 9 лет назад

    awesome love this build

  • @brianmcclure830
    @brianmcclure830 8 лет назад

    what a great video thanks brian

  • @jemedemande5166
    @jemedemande5166 6 лет назад

    How many tins of Red Bull do you need for each Trailer and would sugar free RB be ok?

  • @brokebikemtb4448
    @brokebikemtb4448 5 лет назад +2

    What would you charge for this in a 24' tri axle set up?

  • @coeu8967
    @coeu8967 4 года назад

    Hi, but how do you make Documents for it trailer???? in Europe autority will not give documents for it,

  • @breckcraparo150
    @breckcraparo150 9 лет назад

    Great video pal. I appreciate the narrative too. Good luck with the house build!

  • @pierredelecto7069
    @pierredelecto7069 6 лет назад +1

    Dude. Great video. Great work editing, I could swear it was a professional edit. I'm gonna watch all your vids for sure.

  • @heeraksingh4722
    @heeraksingh4722 3 года назад

    Hi where can i get plans to build a trailer like yours?