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. 😄
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...
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
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!
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!
@@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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
One of the practical affordable minimalist tiny houses I have watched on the RUclips... without a huge complete kitchen as in a mansion 😊. Thank you for sharing your awesome home!
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.
@@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.
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.
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 LOVE the simplicity of your build! You've kept it all VERY light-weight and, yet, modular so you can move things around. Thank you for some MUCH needed inspiration!
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
In process of designing and now buying 14ft enclosed to make a camper trailer. This guy has built a beautiful camper out of an enclosed that is still usable to be able to haul tools and materials cross country. Definitely using this design for mine. Best design and build out of several dozen I have looked at . Very nice job Stephen!!!
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!
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.
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!!!
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!
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 😀
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.
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 👍
Incase no one has told you GREAT F'ING JOB.... OUT F'ING STANDING SIR WHY ON GODS BLUE EARTH DID YOU DO SUCH A GREAT NON EXPENSIVE PRACTICAL AWESOME JOBBBBBB 👌 👏 OUTSTANDING
@@xploration1437 I mean technically isn’t the earth covered with more water than land? So I guess if you wanted to get technical it’s be more fair to refer to it as blue rather than green since blue makes up the larger percentage. But that’s just the ramblings of a nerdy asshole.
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.
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!!
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 ' )
I ditto the folks commenting on how simple and functional this build is. I am trying to figure out how to do a conversion with an enclosed trailer large enough for 2 separate sleeping areas, and still be light enough for a 5k max tow vehicle. This video gave me some great ideas for keeping the weight light. Love the idea of grooving the plywood. I wonder how it would look with some very light/white stain!! (not that the wood looks bad, I just like lighter stain on amber colored wood!) Very nicely done.
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!
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!
I like the idea of a cargo trailer as a tiny house. I'd put more windows in it so I can see the outside while I'm sitting inside. This is a great setup.
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
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.
A big smile crossed my face. He knows the angle. Happy man My long and happy marriage message is simple just agree with the wife. Kirk Douglas said that on a chat show some years back, here in the U.K. That came to mind when this young fellow said his gem! Btw his camper is simple, has all you need and it's lovely. I could smell the cabin wood as I watched. Ikea is a great store with super ideas. Been huge here in U.K. For 30 yrs now I'd say! I did like your DEEP shower tray. You could live in this as a Tiny Home. Carry On Camping and make great memories. From UK 👌🤗❤️🇬🇧
Amazing work. And your the 1st person with trailer that had a separate shower base away from toilet. Much better build than few others I saw. Great work
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.
Excellent. You covered all the bases. In a cooler climate a diesel hearer could go where the air conditioner is. Thank you for the inspiration. Yours has to be one of my favorite conversions- very thoughtful.
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.
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
@@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.
Awesome work brother. Finally I see one trailer conversion simple and convenient. We are looking to do something like that just for a weekend getaway and that model you did is perfect. Thank you for sharing.
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
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?
Well done. Simple is the "weigh" to go. I am a few months into my build and I'm grateful for your vid. I'm going to borrow a few of your ideas. I did the same with my ramp door and the enclosed it as a screen room. Now...... Where to put the hot tub.
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!
Thank you very much!
@@Stephens802 Like you, I'd want my motorcycle inside, thankfully a BMW F650GS is not huge.
Nice, I have a V Strom 650👍
@@Stephens802 ADV all the way!
@@Stephens802 AWESOMENESS! Safe travels 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. 😄
Really great thoughts Dale-- thank you for saving us from learning the hard way!!
Thank you for sharing that. Good info to know for sure!
trouble with trailer tires for campers is they are often china made and not too good.
Great advice. Thanks Dale.
Great information for me to remember
I lost count of how many "cargo trailer builds" videos I've watched, but yours is my favorite so far. Simple, functional beauty. Love it.
I agree..!
I love the functional simplicity and practicality of the cooking area.
For $7500 this fella knocked it out of the park! Take that, Airstream! He saved about a hundred grand!
Peace
Don’t forever the cost of the trailer …. It cost at least 20 grand or more….
Nah, less than 10.
Lol "she's happy with it so were happy with it"
Hit the nail right on the head
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...
One of the best!! You can always buy those “as seen on tv” magnetic screens to keep bugs out when your deck is down. Anyway, great job!
Good idea!
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.
Damn, this just gets better and better, great idea!
Yes,great idea, I was thinking about the bugs situation when it's open like that.
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 wall idea was actually a money and weight saving epic idea. Well done.
Excellent budget friendly build out. Would love to see it in person one day.
That would be cool.
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I watch a lot of youTube trailer builds. I really like the simple functionality you have executed. Kudos!
Thank you very much!
I watch a lot of these videos as well, and just.......wow!! You nailed everything. Goals!!! 👍
@Meh Meh Did your nasty comment make you feel superior??????
@Meh Meh whomp YOURS out for inspection and review. Let's compare.
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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!
Skimming and saw motorcycle before i heard it and im looking into these now lol
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 so awesome! Thank you soooooo much!
love the simplicity. It's *just* right. All of the comforts without going overboard. I'd totally live in that full time.
This is by far one of the BEST tiny space ideas and build so far !!!!!! Brilliant, simple and perfect use of space♡
Bravo to you sir!
this is just perfect!! just missing a couple of solar panels and batteries! This is the dream!
Exactly what I was thinking too.
There are way better builds that have been done. A lot of videos on RUclips
@@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 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!!
Tap my blue circle with the B in it and check out my conversion camper, you won't be dis appointed.
I'm sorry 😞 that sucks
I understand. I have a husband, too.
@@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.
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.
Finally a cargo trailer conversion that is in the budget of many of us. Thanks for sharing!
Not an inch of wasted space, well done!!!!
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 could totally live this way as soon as i get done raising my last child.
Me too!!
Me too Mia! He's 19 last one down then mama is FREE!! (I hope)
where do you put it? would you live on public road? caravan parks? private land - if so planning laws ( over here anyway) dont allow trailers . cheers
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 think you perfectly captured the point of a conversion like this, frugality with function and style! Awesome job! Well done! Thanks for sharing!
Wow, first time I ever seen a tiny house with everything you need in it. I love it!!
The grooves you cut into the plywood siding give your walls such a cool look. I love your idea.
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.
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!
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.
Pretty cool. Have fun now. You earned it. Go live and be happy.
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.
Thank you very much!
@@Stephens802 I love this
Can you tell me the cost to convert this
@@billywoods5816 $4,000 for the trailer, and about $3,200 for materials. Total of $7,200.
@@Stephens802
And you even have a toy hauler.
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.
One of the practical affordable minimalist tiny houses I have watched on the RUclips... without a huge complete kitchen as in a mansion 😊. Thank you for sharing your awesome home!
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.
"She's happy with it, so we're happy."
Best marital advice ever.
Lots of clever little touches like the chair pads on the wall and pull out pantry. thanks!
I was wondering where your great water from toilet & shower went?
@@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.
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.
True story! Studying it before I even get to the class room. I'm a learner as well as re-learning some stuff!
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.
NOT ROMs, but RPMs, instead. Revolutions Per Minute.
@@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.
"She's happy with it, so we're happy with it"... truer words have never been spoken 😂 Trailer turned out great 👍
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 LOVE the simplicity of your build! You've kept it all VERY light-weight and, yet, modular so you can move things around. Thank you for some MUCH needed inspiration!
The simplicity of this build is great, and functional.
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
In process of designing and now buying 14ft enclosed to make a camper trailer. This guy has built a beautiful camper out of an enclosed that is still usable to be able to haul tools and materials cross country. Definitely using this design for mine. Best design and build out of several dozen I have looked at . Very nice job Stephen!!!
Thank you very much!
So much likecwhat i was think. Will be stealing an idea or 2. Still want room for bike and sled in winter. Best ive seen so far. Nicely done
One of the neatest and functional trailer builds I've seen so far. I want to build mine out and you have inspired me to start. Thanks for sharing!
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!
I love it! I’d like to see an awning over the rear fold down platform, one that could be easily stowed. Not sure how, though.
Thank you, I actually installed that very thing! I need to take a video and post it. 😊
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.
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!!!
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!
Nice build! A Bluetti EB240 and some solar panels would almost make you self-sufficient on power. Great job!
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 😀
I love that shower pan, small enough to not eat up space but more than enough to stand in. Especially like the little sitting lip. Fantastic.
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.
Well done! I love the jacks on the back ramp door,will incorporate that on my build!!!
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 👍
@@Stephens802 thanks for the tip,I ordered them this morning!
Where can I find similar jacks?
Incase no one has told you GREAT F'ING JOB.... OUT F'ING STANDING SIR
WHY ON GODS BLUE EARTH DID YOU DO SUCH A GREAT NON EXPENSIVE PRACTICAL AWESOME JOBBBBBB 👌 👏 OUTSTANDING
Wow!🤣 Thank you very much!
You think the earth is blue?
From space, Earth appears blue.
@@xploration1437 I mean technically isn’t the earth covered with more water than land? So I guess if you wanted to get technical it’s be more fair to refer to it as blue rather than green since blue makes up the larger percentage. But that’s just the ramblings of a nerdy asshole.
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.
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!!
Thats awesome! Thank you so much
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 ' )
I ditto the folks commenting on how simple and functional this build is. I am trying to figure out how to do a conversion with an enclosed trailer large enough for 2 separate sleeping areas, and still be light enough for a 5k max tow vehicle. This video gave me some great ideas for keeping the weight light. Love the idea of grooving the plywood. I wonder how it would look with some very light/white stain!! (not that the wood looks bad, I just like lighter stain on amber colored wood!) Very nicely done.
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!
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!
hands down one of the best diy builds ive seen, great use of the basics and layout, great job, thanks for sharing
It's nice. I like it. It actually looks pretty comfortable. As long as you have a place to park, you'll never be homeless.
I like the idea of a cargo trailer as a tiny house. I'd put more windows in it so I can see the outside while I'm sitting inside. This is a great setup.
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
love this so clean tidy and organised, a lot of the conversions look like a junkyard on wheels.
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
Ok that’s enough Internet for today. I freaking love it. Very talented ❤️❤️❤️
Hello from Citrus County. I just bought a 16x7 and will be doing a similar conversion. Thanks for the inspiration!
I like it! It looks so big and airy. Your layout has so much room. It’s very deceiving. From the outside it looks tiny. Just a great build!
I think this guy did a very great job i would definitely live in this as a tiny home💙💙💙
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.
Thank you very much, I really enjoyed watching your build as well a few months ago, I shared it with my in-laws too, very impressive 👍
@@Stephens802 thanks! It's definitely a labor of love and you enjoy it so much more becasue you built it.
Have fun man
I love how you integrated the use of things like the pantry that also houses the AC.This is really awesome!
A big smile crossed my face. He knows the angle. Happy man
My long and happy marriage message is simple just agree with the wife. Kirk Douglas said that on a chat show some years back, here in the U.K. That came to mind when this young fellow said his gem! Btw his camper is simple, has all you need and it's lovely. I could smell the cabin wood as I watched. Ikea is a great store with super ideas. Been huge here in U.K. For 30 yrs now I'd say! I did like your DEEP shower tray. You could live in this as a Tiny Home. Carry On Camping and make great memories. From UK 👌🤗❤️🇬🇧
Thank you so much!👍🥰
Amazing work. And your the 1st person with trailer that had a separate shower base away from toilet. Much better build than few others I saw. Great work
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.
A beautiful build that has everything you need, so IMHO it's perfect.
Fantastic! I'd love to hear more about the walk-on roof; Can you put a ladder up to the roof and have a little area to enjoy?
Yes you can 👍 however without a railing its not the safest, its a bit wobbly. But that can be taken care of in the future!
Excellent. You covered all the bases. In a cooler climate a diesel hearer could go where the air conditioner is. Thank you for the inspiration. Yours has to be one of my favorite conversions- very thoughtful.
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.
"She's happy with it...so WE'RE happy with it"....THIS MAN HAS SOLVED THE WORLDS GREATEST MYSTERY!!! Lol!
Great job! Excellent design well thought out. I'd add a shelf or net near ceiling for surfboards, backpacks, suitcases, bike, whatever.
I'd love this for my 14 yo since our house is so small but I'd probably never see him.
I've wanted to do this with a uhall truck
I don't think I have ever seen a barn door in a trailer conversion. Nice. I like your marine window.
I really like the simplicity, not a whole lot of complicated wiring either & very cute!!
I really like what you've done here. You fit alot into that tiny space. Well done!
How efficient!! Dude, looks like you’ve got yourself a new side hustle!😊
This is a very nice setup. The woodwork is excellent. Wow!
The bed design is A1++. Nice job on the conversion.
Simple as possible! Yet it is functional and elegant! This guy is a great thinker!
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
“She’s happy with it so we’re happy with it” Lmao!
Looks great btw!
Yes and I'm definitely happy for her and wish her much blessings and safe travels.
Obviously she has "her man" well-trained!! :-) And I absolutely love the "cabin look" interior.
@@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.
One more reason not to get married to western society women
No shit , my response to the comment.
" happy wife happy life "
Impossible ...
I love the cabin look and the overall usage of space. ⭐
Awesome work brother. Finally I see one trailer conversion simple and convenient. We are looking to do something like that just for a weekend getaway and that model you did is perfect. Thank you for sharing.
Simply amazing to me all the comforts of home including a dry bath that you have managed to integrate in that 7x14 space. You deserve many accolades.
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
...the biggest. Mine exceeds 50% of net pay. Rent has increased from $500 to $1,000 in ten years. Might as well be organized crime.
Fantastic! Well thought out, clean, simple, and all the necessities.
Oh and keeping the wife happy, smart man😁
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?
Great questions.
Well done. Simple is the "weigh" to go.
I am a few months into my build and I'm grateful for your vid. I'm going to borrow a few of your ideas.
I did the same with my ramp door and the enclosed it as a screen room.
Now...... Where to put the hot tub.
I was looking at the bed thinking 🤔 “ could I fit my motorcycle next to that?” And then you answered it for me! Thanks!! I love your tiny cabin.
I could easily live in here with my parrot.. and my motorcycle 🤩