Watched you build out the stepvan, make decisions on the box truck and looking forward to watching you build out the trailer Seven! Thanks for taking us all along for the ride!
Happy for you, Seven. A great new project and adventure all in one. I know it'll be great because you have learned so much in the past few years and have excellent friends to advise you as well. Don't allow nay-sayers to sway your opinions. You'll do great and have a great build, I'm sure. Then you can get back to traveling and exploring and enjoying your time in the West again. Best of luck to you.
Glad you got that tall trailer , my cargo conversion has a 7 foot roof be nice to have someone breaking branches so I don't have to. Also take the screw out of back of puck lock and drop key cylinder out to see where you would have to push to release lock. Many have only to be drilled a short distance on the front to open lock. The Cobra puck locks the release is on the left side making them very hard to drill. I was a truck driver, I wouldn't want to pull that. I used to pull a 102" wide 50 foot trailer in the mountains and it was a pain.
You have REALLY put so much thought into the plan - it sounds very comfortable and should work well for solo living as well as entertaining with power to spare!
I like the idea of a sliding entry glass door just inside the back Seven, what about incorporating a lift up awning for shade over the patio after you drop the patio down. Are you going to have a mini split ac ? A ramp trailer is what I would bought for exactly the same reasons, well done Seven can't wait to see more. Seeya Rob
Im planning an inset rear wall of 18" . The propane tank and possibly the water heater will be in that space. Im also thinking of hanging a canopy that can be swung out over the deck from the ceiling.
I'm so happy for you that you are going to experiment for a normand off grid tiny House. God bless you always and hopefully it will be safe and successful for you.
From "Seen" experience... The "Hockey Puck" locks are great, I use them. Now, a good thief will drill out where the key goes and get it off or destroy it enough where you have to cut it off with a torch. If you will add a piece of "angle iron" preferably stainless steel since it is hard to drill, next to the key slot leaving enough room to get your key in & OUT most drill bits aren't long enough to get to the key hole. And, if a thief wants your property bad enough he will find a way. Just start thinking like them.
_May I make a few important points and tips; from my own custom-built cargo trailer conversion? First, always remember nothing is square about any trailer. Second, always level the trailer before any building; that way, you have a level place to start to square and build straight. To add, take the time to check the level every day, especially if you moved the trailer. These first two tips will save you a ton of headaches down the road throughout your build! This is the most important part of your layout. Sure, you will and can use tape, but the biggest secret is to mock up the whole trailer with cardboard boxes made to your plan's size (s). This will be very helpful and easier to make changes. I left mine into place for about two weeks, took plenty of photos, and walked through it daily; I sat for a few hours and just thinking if things could work out. Because you have an idea that doesn't really work for that space. Everyone makes changes because of whatever for that will be best for their needs. It'll take a bit more time, but you'll be pleased with the end of your tiny home build. Just trying to help out. If there anything I can help answer, please ask. I have been doing construction and engineering my whole life, in many fields of construction._
@@SevenWanderstheWorld ~ Using the suggestion by Sui to place boxes, you'll be able to see the ventilation better, like building a computer and fan placement. Hope you don't get a complaint about the sidewalk, you might want to adjust before that happens.
Back door on trailer as a deck. You may need to add reinforcement under it to do what you want, although it might be sufficient if only you were going to sit on it, but I suspect 2-4 might be on it at same time as you travel around. Maybe steel square tube spaced about 2' apart top to bottom of that fold down door.
Sounds like a good plan. The inset wall of glass and door in the rear will be neat. Have you weighed the trailer as it is now? Curious to see how much that beast weighs. Have fun. I'll be following along.
Wow awesome my gawd 12" centre on the roof that thing is a tank. You will like that you can just put plywood on the roof you got a dance floor very cool buddy I like that trailer 🔧🛠
Hey,, Seven I know you installed the heavy-duty locks but you might want to check out the GPS theft recovery videos on RUclips and install one on your trailer.
@@Cesium67 I know, I didn't even think of the truck since it's usually the unattended trailers they go after. I donated a little money hopefully he will get a new truck and GPS installed in both units.
We had a toyhauler for 5 years (2005-2010). It came with a "screen room" for the back door/deck. We never used the actual screen room but we used the cables with the SS Quick Links to attach the cables & keep the door/deck level with the rest of the trailer. We loved it especially at the beach where we had a patio with a view of the ocean! The screen room would have been a pain in the butt as you would have to remove it every day in order to close up the back end for overnight. I guess if you built an additional door inside it would be fine.
Love the plan. Great that you took measures to keep your future home safe. Looking forward to the patio idea. I'm really hoping you keep the vlogs going once the build is done and you're back out in blm land.
It certainly looks like you've got your hands full with the new build out. I'm happy that you went with a different battery than the "BB" name. You've done your homework on that one for sure, because there's better options out there!
@@SevenWanderstheWorld Full credit? Meh...just a passing mention will do just fine. I'm too humble for that! lol :D But I'll watch for those videos ahead! And remember...bigger *IS* better when it comes to solar wiring!
What about a toolbox on to front of the trailer, like the ones normally on the back of pickup trucks, u can locked it and use as a step to get to the roof
Are you building it out down in Florida? Or are you somewhere else? Just curious as to what situation you have (building on a friend’s property or your own). You have great design ideas and with that much space it should be awesome. Can’t wait to see it. I am still in live with stepvans. What do you see as the advantage to the cargo trailer over the stepvan? Was it just time for a change? Did it have too many engine problems? Did you need a separate vehicle? Just curious as to why you changed gears (no judgment, just curious about your thought process and I want to learn from other’s mistakes ... if there were mistakes. I get it sometimes you just need a new project. I am like that! So excited for you!
You have a a lot of unused space for storage on the truck. Some sort of shell solution would keep a lot of thing you may not want inside full time. A flat bed is great for towing a 5th wheel or goose neck set up. But for you it’s unused space. So glad your back on the build I really enjoy your videos and appreciate your skills and how much they have improved. Good luck
much of the idea of truck & trailer came from Badge's setup and yes the truck will have an auxiliary water tank for trips to town to fill my trailer water tank
Looks like you are giving up on camping on any BLM land. With a 26' trailer the rear overhang combined with the dovetail bringing the backside even lower, you will be bottoming out on even the smallest of dips or inclines. Might make a nice setup if you plan to just park it in one spot. Also the long tow vehicle will make turning around very difficult. Best of luck.
only problem with those hockey puck locks on those style of door latches is that it's easy for a methrat to get between the lock and the latch with a cordless sawzall and cut the lock off in about 2 minutes... we had it happen to a cargo trailer where i work, the trailer was empty but we had to replace both door latches, which was kinda expensive... personally if i was doing a cargo trailer build i would add additional latches and locks to the rear door that can only be opened from the inside, and add the strongest lock system i could find to the side entry door even if it meant replacing the entire door and frame to do it.
@@gregm8941 From "Seen" experience... The "Hockey Puck" locks are great, I use them. Now, a good thief will drill out where the key goes and get it off or destroy it enough where you have to cut it off with a torch. If you will add a piece of "angle iron" preferably stainless steel since it is hard to drill, next to the key slot leaving enough room to get your key in & OUT most drill bits aren't long enough to get to the key hole. And, if a thief wants your property bad enough he will find a way. Just start thinking like them.
If Seven doesn't put a heavy duty anti-sway bar system on that trailer, I fear for his safety. I don't want this to happen to him. ruclips.net/video/Z7Kfl97b57s/видео.html Just use Search box on youtube with "trailer sway" to find many other examples. It's a very common problem.
I was a cargo trailer camper guy now I'm selling I found it not good for boondocking in the desert when trying to get away from everyone else even with axle lift it gets caught up on washes even with a 4x4 the sand is sometimes scary don't want to get stuck out there. Good luck 7
I got stuck a couple times in my step van in sand at one of Jamie's van build events (where about 30+ others also got stuck in sand). I have a few favorite areas I like to camp and believe they are all really solid for this trailer
Hey, Seven. Me again. Are you planning to insure your trailer and if so, where are you getting your insurance from? I'm finding this to be a no mans land of insurance.
You're going to buy a nature's head composting. I had one and went back to the bucket with a urine separator. It is much better than the nature's hat. A 960 dollar mistake
it was not my intent to build for two... that said, I've not dated since 2015. I guess I've not really been motivated to find someone to date since my last breakup. if I find a partner and that person is willing to be in a video then everyone will meet them.
Surprised you’re not going with a false floor. Room for more tanks and storage and the weight of those is kept lower. Plus easier to route electrical and plumbing.
I'm afraid it will overload the truck pulling it,, and it's not a fifth wheel hitch. I have to be careful pulling my tare weight 3000# trailer with my Grand Caravan. Even the semi tractor trailer trucks end up off road, the trailer weight taking over. A few years ago on I-95 from Florida back to Maryland, I chose NOT to pass a big truck and trailer because it was wandering across the line. I dropped speed and fell back quarter mile. The driver was falling asleep. I saw it go off road into median, trailer over rode it, the truck sideways the heavy trailer 90 degrees to it. At least it didn't turn over. I think he was coming up fast on a car in front of him, woke up, hit the brakes, and then it was all over and into the median. Trailers can be so dangerous.
That definitely is a lot of room 7, I have a 24-ft with the 2-ft bump out in the front and 9 and 1/2 ft interior height. I bought mine custom from the same manufacturer you bought yours. Took me a while to fix all the screw ups from the factory before I started mine. Leave plenty of room to service your torsion spring in the backdoor. Realize that your roof is a one-piece crimp together metal roof only attached along the perimeter. It bangs like hell in the wind.
I also put radiant floor heat with 2 in of foam insulation in the floor, easier than what I thought it would be. Good luck, I'm about a month away from completing mine maybe two.
do you have pics of your build? I also am planning on 2 inch insulation on floors/walls and 3 or 4 on ceiling. curious how you addressed the banging roof panel as I hadn't noticed that yet
Watched you build out the stepvan, make decisions on the box truck and looking forward to watching you build out the trailer Seven! Thanks for taking us all along for the ride!
Love the locks!!
Happy for you, Seven. A great new project and adventure all in one. I know it'll be great because you have learned so much in the past few years and have excellent friends to advise you as well. Don't allow nay-sayers to sway your opinions. You'll do great and have a great build, I'm sure. Then you can get back to traveling and exploring and enjoying your time in the West again. Best of luck to you.
Sounds like a good plan for your trailer.
I enjoyed your vlog.
You might look into plastic toilet soaking up and keeping odors.
Take care.
Peace.
Glad you got that tall trailer , my cargo conversion has a 7 foot roof be nice to have someone breaking branches so I don't have to. Also take the screw out of back of puck lock and drop key cylinder out to see where you would have to push to release lock. Many have only to be drilled a short distance on the front to open lock. The Cobra puck locks the release is on the left side making them very hard to drill. I was a truck driver, I wouldn't want to pull that. I used to pull a 102" wide 50 foot trailer in the mountains and it was a pain.
You have REALLY put so much thought into the plan - it sounds very comfortable and should work well for solo living as well as entertaining with power to spare!
Are you sure you couldn’t have gone bigger lol ... sheesh, that thing is a monster 😝
I like the idea of a sliding entry glass door just inside the back Seven, what about incorporating a lift up awning for shade over the patio after you drop the patio down. Are you going to have a mini split ac ? A ramp trailer is what I would bought for exactly the same reasons, well done Seven can't wait to see more. Seeya Rob
Really looking forward to your new build... very exciting! :) -Chris
Featherlite are top notch quality all aluminum welded trailers love their camp trailers usually for horses.
Good luck trying to drag that Lucille Ball long long trailer around.
Don't forget to carry spare tires those cheap 16 in tires like to go pop.
Im planning an inset rear wall of 18" . The propane tank and possibly the water heater will be in that space.
Im also thinking of hanging a canopy that can be swung out over the deck from the ceiling.
I'm so happy for you that you are going to experiment for a normand off grid tiny House. God bless you always and hopefully it will be safe and successful for you.
From "Seen" experience... The "Hockey Puck" locks are great, I use them. Now, a good thief will drill out where the key goes and get it off or destroy it enough where you have to cut it off with a torch. If you will add a piece of "angle iron" preferably stainless steel since it is hard to drill, next to the key slot leaving enough room to get your key in & OUT most drill bits aren't
long enough to get to the key hole. And, if a thief wants your property bad enough he will find a way. Just start thinking like them.
_May I make a few important points and tips; from my own custom-built cargo trailer conversion? First, always remember nothing is square about any trailer. Second, always level the trailer before any building; that way, you have a level place to start to square and build straight. To add, take the time to check the level every day, especially if you moved the trailer. These first two tips will save you a ton of headaches down the road throughout your build! This is the most important part of your layout. Sure, you will and can use tape, but the biggest secret is to mock up the whole trailer with cardboard boxes made to your plan's size (s). This will be very helpful and easier to make changes. I left mine into place for about two weeks, took plenty of photos, and walked through it daily; I sat for a few hours and just thinking if things could work out. Because you have an idea that doesn't really work for that space. Everyone makes changes because of whatever for that will be best for their needs. It'll take a bit more time, but you'll be pleased with the end of your tiny home build. Just trying to help out. If there anything I can help answer, please ask. I have been doing construction and engineering my whole life, in many fields of construction._
+1
excellent suggestions!
@@SevenWanderstheWorld ~ Using the suggestion by Sui to place boxes, you'll be able to see the ventilation better, like building a computer and fan placement. Hope you don't get a complaint about the sidewalk, you might want to adjust before that happens.
This guy has some great building methods and tips and tricks Humble Road ruclips.net/video/3V78hywB0Qg/видео.html
Looks Great Seven! Looking forward to seeing this built. Congrats
Back door on trailer as a deck. You may need to add reinforcement under it to do what you want, although it might be sufficient if only you were going to sit on it, but I suspect 2-4 might be on it at same time as you travel around. Maybe steel square tube spaced about 2' apart top to bottom of that fold down door.
good tip. I'll have to see if the door is on 12inch centers like the rest of the trailer
Sounds like a good plan. The inset wall of glass and door in the rear will be neat. Have you weighed the trailer as it is now? Curious to see how much that beast weighs. Have fun. I'll be following along.
The patio deck idea sounds awesome! You may want to leave it slightly tilted down for drainage
Geez. Couple of pontoons and you'll be ready for the flood- Noah. Gather up the animals
hah!
Can't wait to see your videos coming up, and watching you build your tiny home from start to finish.
Wow awesome my gawd 12" centre on the roof that thing is a tank. You will like that you can just put plywood on the roof you got a dance floor very cool buddy I like that trailer 🔧🛠
Just think Badge next time you can all party at Sevens
Look forward to your build. Best of luck.
So happy for you, Seven. Hubby and I are looking forward to following your build out. Take care.
Hey,, Seven I know you installed the heavy-duty locks but you might want to check out the GPS theft recovery videos on RUclips and install one on your trailer.
great idea!
Ok too late for the truck🙁
@@Cesium67 I know, I didn't even think of the truck since it's usually the unattended trailers they go after. I donated a little money hopefully he will get a new truck and GPS installed in both units.
Sounds great, can’t wait to se the transformation!
We had a toyhauler for 5 years (2005-2010). It came with a "screen room" for the back door/deck. We never used the actual screen room but we used the cables with the SS Quick Links to attach the cables & keep the door/deck level with the rest of the trailer. We loved it especially at the beach where we had a patio with a view of the ocean! The screen room would have been a pain in the butt as you would have to remove it every day in order to close up the back end for overnight. I guess if you built an additional door inside it would be fine.
Love the plan. Great that you took measures to keep your future home safe. Looking forward to the patio idea. I'm really hoping you keep the vlogs going once the build is done and you're back out in blm land.
Looking forward to the build. Sounds like you have thought about this a lot. Enjoy the adventure. Ray in Boise
Any lock only keeps the honest honest lol
Have hooked up your truck and drove with trailer yet? Great adventures forward!
I drove the truck w trailer from Georgia to Florida. pulled great!
Seven, what fun you will have with a blank slate. Where is the step van? Enjoy, I know we will watching it evolve.
It certainly looks like you've got your hands full with the new build out. I'm happy that you went with a different battery than the "BB" name. You've done your homework on that one for sure, because there's better options out there!
Scott, your help with electric has been absolutely wonderful. you'll get full credit when I get to discussing the wiring diagram and components ;)
@@SevenWanderstheWorld Full credit? Meh...just a passing mention will do just fine. I'm too humble for that! lol :D
But I'll watch for those videos ahead! And remember...bigger *IS* better when it comes to solar wiring!
What about a toolbox on to front of the trailer, like the ones normally on the back of pickup trucks, u can locked it and use as a step to get to the roof
I have something much more elaborate planned for that area ;)
Sounds like your mic has a short in the connector going to be fun watching the builds coming up!
I tried to edit out all the parts with mic problems. apologies if any made it into final cut
Are you building it out down in Florida? Or are you somewhere else? Just curious as to what situation you have (building on a friend’s property or your own). You have great design ideas and with that much space it should be awesome. Can’t wait to see it.
I am still in live with stepvans. What do you see as the advantage to the cargo trailer over the stepvan? Was it just time for a change? Did it have too many engine problems? Did you need a separate vehicle? Just curious as to why you changed gears (no judgment, just curious about your thought process and I want to learn from other’s mistakes ... if there were mistakes. I get it sometimes you just need a new project. I am like that!
So excited for you!
starting in Florida and in April and beyond building on public lands
You have a a lot of unused space for storage on the truck. Some sort of shell solution would keep a lot of thing you may not want inside full time. A flat bed is great for towing a 5th wheel or goose neck set up. But for you it’s unused space. So glad your back on the build I really enjoy your videos and appreciate your skills and how much they have improved. Good luck
I was thinking he could go with a Badge solution and put his Watertank and Generator in there.
I have plans for the flatbed... exciting stuff coming soon!
much of the idea of truck & trailer came from Badge's setup and yes the truck will have an auxiliary water tank for trips to town to fill my trailer water tank
Looking good!
WOW!, you really plan on roughing it🤣🤣🤣
neighbors must be impressed with you parking on the sidewalk
If I may add to Sui's excellent suggestions. When working with Renown cargo and Rock Solid get their opinion on balancing the weight of your build.
Watch the Weight,”Ounces turns into Pounds”,Try metal Interior Stud/Track!!!
Aluminum and ultra lightweight woods with cut outs to reduce weight.
Looks like you are giving up on camping on any BLM land. With a 26' trailer the rear overhang combined with the dovetail bringing the backside even lower, you will be bottoming out on even the smallest of dips or inclines. Might make a nice setup if you plan to just park it in one spot. Also the long tow vehicle will make turning around very difficult. Best of luck.
hmm... my intent was to do public lands most of the year. I guess we'll see how it does in the conditions you describe
only problem with those hockey puck locks on those style of door latches is that it's easy for a methrat to get between the lock and the latch with a cordless sawzall and cut the lock off in about 2 minutes... we had it happen to a cargo trailer where i work, the trailer was empty but we had to replace both door latches, which was kinda expensive... personally if i was doing a cargo trailer build i would add additional latches and locks to the rear door that can only be opened from the inside, and add the strongest lock system i could find to the side entry door even if it meant replacing the entire door and frame to do it.
Look forward to seeing it come to life!
You should watch the Lock Picking Lawyer Channel. He will show you how to defeat those locks in about 30 seconds. 😁
The hardened steel puck locks? It’s a deterrent for would be thieves not professional crooks.
Even with those all you need is an electric drill and drill out the core of a lock.
@@gregm8941
From "Seen" experience... The "Hockey Puck" locks are great, I use them. Now, a good thief will drill out where the key goes and get it off or destroy it enough where you have to cut it off with a torch. If you will add a piece of "angle iron" preferably stainless steel since it is hard to drill, next to the key slot leaving enough room to get your key in & OUT most drill bits aren't
long enough to get to the key hole. And, if a thief wants your property bad enough he will find a way. Just start thinking like them.
With having a dedicated shower, have you been looking into the recirculating shower systems?
Thank you 7 Keep putting one foot in front of the other !!
I think the only mistake was not going with a fifth wheel or gooseneck. So much smoother towing.
you'll see in future videos the only reason I didn't go with 5th wheel or gooseneck
@@SevenWanderstheWorld I'll be waiting!
This is what worries me about it. It's quite heavy, and long, and quite tall. ruclips.net/video/ZdELWbz5r68/видео.html
If Seven doesn't put a heavy duty anti-sway bar system on that trailer, I fear for his safety. I don't want this to happen to him. ruclips.net/video/Z7Kfl97b57s/видео.html Just use Search box on youtube with "trailer sway" to find many other examples. It's a very common problem.
I’m glad you are
Continuing your nomadic journey. What are you going to do about HVAC? Have you thought about a 115v mini split?
I was a cargo trailer camper guy now I'm selling I found it not good for boondocking in the desert when trying to get away from everyone else even with axle lift it gets caught up on washes even with a 4x4 the sand is sometimes scary don't want to get stuck out there. Good luck 7
I got stuck a couple times in my step van in sand at one of Jamie's van build events (where about 30+ others also got stuck in sand). I have a few favorite areas I like to camp and believe they are all really solid for this trailer
Hey, Seven. Me again. Are you planning to insure your trailer and if so, where are you getting your insurance from? I'm finding this to be a no mans land of insurance.
I currently have standard cargo trailer insurance from Gieco. my plan is just to increase coverage for "contents" in the cargo trailer as I build
You're going to buy a nature's head composting. I had one and went back to the bucket with a urine separator. It is much better than the nature's hat. A 960 dollar mistake
You didn't mention a kitchen?
Ya, that is over the wheelwells
That is a build-out for two, will we get to meet your partner?
it was not my intent to build for two... that said, I've not dated since 2015. I guess I've not really been motivated to find someone to date since my last breakup. if I find a partner and that person is willing to be in a video then everyone will meet them.
GPS tracker?
great idea!
Surprised you’re not going with a false floor. Room for more tanks and storage and the weight of those is kept lower. Plus easier to route electrical and plumbing.
My God Seven, home theater, upright fridge, security, bathroom, etc...it'd be cheaper to just put wheels on that rental home you already own! 🤣🤣🤣
I'm afraid it will overload the truck pulling it,, and it's not a fifth wheel hitch. I have to be careful pulling my tare weight 3000# trailer with my Grand Caravan. Even the semi tractor trailer trucks end up off road, the trailer weight taking over. A few years ago on I-95 from Florida back to Maryland, I chose NOT to pass a big truck and trailer because it was wandering across the line. I dropped speed and fell back quarter mile. The driver was falling asleep. I saw it go off road into median, trailer over rode it, the truck sideways the heavy trailer 90 degrees to it. At least it didn't turn over. I think he was coming up fast on a car in front of him, woke up, hit the brakes, and then it was all over and into the median. Trailers can be so dangerous.
That definitely is a lot of room 7, I have a 24-ft with the 2-ft bump out in the front and 9 and 1/2 ft interior height.
I bought mine custom from the same manufacturer you bought yours. Took me a while to fix all the screw ups from the factory before I started mine. Leave plenty of room to service your torsion spring in the backdoor. Realize that your roof is a one-piece crimp together metal roof only attached along the perimeter. It bangs like hell in the wind.
I also put radiant floor heat with 2 in of foam insulation in the floor, easier than what I thought it would be. Good luck, I'm about a month away from completing mine maybe two.
do you have pics of your build? I also am planning on 2 inch insulation on floors/walls and 3 or 4 on ceiling. curious how you addressed the banging roof panel as I hadn't noticed that yet
What is your email, so we don't have to do this online?