Hello viewers. This is a cut down edited version of the original video. I am trying some RUclips features and did not understand that it would release a complete new video with most of the same content. My apologies, I was just trying to improve some inefficiencies I identified. I do not intend for this to happen again.
HI there, to new people that are just finding your channel.....don't know any better that this is a repeat....and appreciate the quicker video. Just sayin, I wouldn't be too concerned...and it might be wise to do this with some of your other videos! Just a thought...take care...appreciate the content!
You are amazing.. thank you so much for this video.. I have a 6x12 v cargo trailer.. I like how I have it set up.. but now I'm going to rip it up, n check my frame specs n flip axle.. n do more mods.. so many things I was up in the water about n you answered them exactly how I needed them answered.. I need to do this right - lost my job, n now home by Covid .. I am in NM n all your easy appliances -well that's the way I went, prior to video, because I'm broke! I also recycled alot of materials I've collected last 20yrs in my home.. I looked hours n days for someone to be this straight to the point informative..most just continuously brag about dropping a 3k air conditioner.. I need practicality.. again thank you so much! * Sincerely, woman on a empty pocket budget!
Lots of videos on how to build a trailer conversion, but you are the first person to say why it was built the way it was. It's nice to know how to build it, but just as important to know why it should be built a certain way and where to put things. I am a retired pilot who flew freight all over the world and I know the importance of weight distribution. Get it wrong and it can and will kill you.
You really provided provided some very good technical information. The AC has been a sticking point in my design, for me your setup is great, using something similar on my sailboat. This little camper won’t be used often, it’s just a project for the trailer bought to store sailboat items during upgrade. Really appreciated your video.😊
You just answered 5 things I needed to know. Watching these beautiful build outs. Carpentry is beautiful but I wanted answers to weight distribution. Thank you.
I have a 6x12 Cargo Camper Trailer. I used to build them at the Cargo Trailer Plants here in Fitzgerald so I got it built like you are suggesting but with insulation in the walls. They didn’t have D.C. Air Conditioning Units 7 years ago so when I head out again later this year I will install a new D.C. Air Conditioner and a Bluetti 300 Solar Generator to power it ( along with a smaller Honda Gas Generator in case it’s cloudy or if I want to charge it faster with the 300 watt solar panel I will have on a roof rack. My Mountain Bike takes up too much space in the back of my truck ( I have a Leer Top on it ) so I will need a Bike Rack on the ramp door. I use 2 small electrical heaters in the winter running on medium with a Mr Buddy heater when it’s freezing to get the temp up and then the heaters keep it warm. I have a Wal Mart frig too. 😊 My bike rack will be mounted to the ramp door because I’m not using the ramp any more. I have hooks for Back Packs on the inside of my ramp door. As you know, in a 6 x 12 you need every inch of space available. I’m selling my house to live in my trailer full time to see the country before I die and it’s too late to do it. ( I’m 65 now ).
Wow I need to watch that again just so that I can take note that was a lot of excellent information thank you so much for sharing. Things that most of us don't even think about you got it all covered
I agree mostly with your assessments. I have to disagree on axles as I have a double setup. I saw 2 trailer tire fails on my way to Sturgis this year. The guy with the single axle was sitting on the side of the road wondering what to do. The guy with the double axle actually drove to the next exit dragging his flat tire. There's more safety in double axle and I accept the fact that my trailer is heavier because of it. I have 2 batteries for dc lights and propane for cooking and heating. I also have a compost toilet and am adding a shower. I am planning to vent the shower right above it. Microwave is a must! I like your idea for your bike hitch but I mounted my spare to the rear ramp already. Thx for sharing! R
Thanks for the video. I would want most of that too. As you noted, a lot of things are a big compromise. Most 7 feet wide trailers are tandem axle and the few that are single axle usually have the wider 8'6" foot axle rather than the shorter 7'8" foot axle that come on the 6 foot wide trailers. Unfortunately, you lose a lot of the benefits of the 6 foot wide going to 7 feet wide. If you sleep sideways, a 7 foot wide trailer does not solve the problem of crawling over the other person. You have to orient the bed length wise (takes up more space) to have room on both sides to solve that, or you have to have smaller separate beds with a path between them. Anyway, some of the problems are just inherent in small trailers. But of course small trailers have lots of benefits as well.
Great video covers a lot of key topics for conversions. You can get an aerodynamic nose cap on square front trailers to help. All aluminum trailers welded correctly in the right guage and quality are best for durability, lightweight and increased cargo capacity.
I've been looking unsuccessfully for a trailer nose cap. Where might I find a trailer nose cap? Looking for one about 6ft wide × 2ft tall. Any ideas on what companies make and sell ones for smaller cargo trailers would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou
Allot of info and presented without allot of talk. I liked that and have saved this for my husband. Great build and practical. All the things I worry about. So than you for sharing with us. I do not know what your apologizing for its a great video.
Water 8 1/3 pounds per gallon. Put a piece of POOL NOODLE on your bicycle handlebar. Your video was VERY INFORMATIVE. I will be looking forward to seeing your next video.
I agree with everything but single vs tandem axle. Kinda. I agree with the weight issue, but I think it weighs heavy as a safety issue in case of a blow out also. But EXCELLENT concise video.
A lot of people agree with you. A lot of people also think the good tire will keep the flat tire off the ground. In a blow out the damaged tire is going down to the road. The other tire will not keep it off the road. You still have a flat to deal with. You can jack the axle up and chain it to the frame to get to the next stop but you have to be equipped to do that. I keep good tires and have not had that problem in several years and 1000's of miles. That's cool to get a tandem if it fits your needs though. Thanks for watching.
@@FakeLegGreg I definitely know that flat is flat and running flat can destroy more than the tire.. was just thinking that it would give you more control in case of a blowout until you could get to side of road. Not true?
@@debjustdeb4301 Could be true. Catastrophic failure is tricky to predict. All you can do is try to stack the cards in your favor however you think the game will be played. There are no guarantees with either single or tandem. 1000's of miles with no failure and ragging the extra axle is some cost in gas and brake wear. 1000's of miles and a blowout = a tandem may be peace of mind. Happy travels.
You did a great job giving the outline of a build. Very informative about what to buy and look for. I agree about the window AC - best option. Not sure why roof ACs are so costly. Its the same function so why such a cost. Portable ACs do not work effectively and cost 3 times a Window AC price. The electrical set up is the guts of the RV. Thanks for explaining it. Love the ramp too! Imagine moving furniture or making a balcony - much better! Great video!!
After we did our build, we ended up changing things. We only camped a few times when we realized we need to make some changes. But for us, that's the beauty of having a self build. We know how it's put together so it's easier to take it apart and change things. Thanks for sharing your build and what you would change.
Nice conversion. You just can't beat the versatility of an enclosed cargo trailer. I have two, a 8x20 and 6x12. Just found out today there is such a thing as a "fish house" cargo conversion which is used for ice fishing up north. The fish house trailer lowers onto the ice to allow for circle hatches in the floor to be ice fished through.
I wonder if a fiberglass removable v nose can be made for folks with flat nose trailer , maybe it could double as an awning or something!??definitely something to consider!
The wider width is a great idea for versatility although length for north south sleeping is good because your not climbing over your partner to get up in the night or early morning to go to the bathroom etc.
Thank you, Greg, for this video. You affirmed many of the things I want to do when I order my trailer and provided some additional insight that I have to think about. Mine will be a 6x12 with rear doors pulled with a Tacoma. The dream is to take from Florida to Arctic Circle and back and all the stops in between. Again, thank you for sharing your experiences and suggestions.
Thanks for watching. We pull ours with our Colorado Z71 now and plan a very similar trip in 2021. Texas to AC. My wife thinks just Anchorage. LOL, we will see. Trip will take several months. You are welcome to caravan with us if you want.
Excellent video, great information. Starting a conversion like this soon, and this was super helpful. Former contractor, so plan on doing most things myself, but we’ll see how that goes. Thanks again, safe travels. (Starting out from SoCal to parts unknown.)
Your very well considered advice was informative, interesting and practical, and will be of value to anyone considering a cargo trailer camping conversion or just the purchase of a cargo trailer itself. You identify and address numerous points which potential owners may not ever have known of, let alone considered. Thank you for producing this helpful video. Subscribed.
You know what would be cool? If there were a version of subtitles that automatically converts imperial measurements to metric so the rest of the world can know what he is talking about and get an accurate sense of the size.
Hello viewers. This is a cut down edited version of the original video. I am trying some RUclips features and did not understand that it would release a complete new video with most of the same content. My apologies, I was just trying to improve some inefficiencies I identified. I do not intend for this to happen again.
HI there, to new people that are just finding your channel.....don't know any better that this is a repeat....and appreciate the quicker video. Just sayin, I wouldn't be too concerned...and it might be wise to do this with some of your other videos! Just a thought...take care...appreciate the content!
Never apologize for putting out good content. Great videos.
@@mikestone9129 Thanks for the kind words.
@@MiniatureChickenChannel Thanks for your iinput.
What was the total cost including the trailer?
You are amazing.. thank you so much for this video.. I have a 6x12 v cargo trailer.. I like how I have it set up.. but now I'm going to rip it up, n check my frame specs n flip axle.. n do more mods.. so many things I was up in the water about n you answered them exactly how I needed them answered.. I need to do this right - lost my job, n now home by Covid .. I am in NM n all your easy appliances -well that's the way I went, prior to video, because I'm broke! I also recycled alot of materials I've collected last 20yrs in my home..
I looked hours n days for someone to be this straight to the point informative..most just continuously brag about dropping a 3k air conditioner.. I need practicality.. again thank you so much! * Sincerely, woman on a empty pocket budget!
Thanks for the kind words. I am glad you like the video. Sorry to hear about your job. I hope your luck turns better in NM soon.
Lots of videos on how to build a trailer conversion, but you are the first person to say why it was built the way it was. It's nice to know how to build it, but just as important to know why it should be built a certain way and where to put things. I am a retired pilot who flew freight all over the world and I know the importance of weight distribution. Get it wrong and it can and will kill you.
Thanks for watching. Great minds think alike.
You really provided provided some very good technical information. The AC has been a sticking point in my design, for me your setup is great, using something similar on my sailboat. This little camper won’t be used often, it’s just a project for the trailer bought to store sailboat items during upgrade. Really appreciated your video.😊
You just answered 5 things I needed to know. Watching these beautiful build outs. Carpentry is beautiful but I wanted answers to weight distribution. Thank you.
I am glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
This started off with EXACTLY what I needed to know. Thank you! I'm wanting to sleep sideways and keep the trailer as short as I can.
Thanks for watching. Good luck on your build.
I have a 6x12 Cargo Camper Trailer. I used to build them at the Cargo Trailer Plants here in Fitzgerald so I got it built like you are suggesting but with insulation in the walls. They didn’t have D.C. Air Conditioning Units 7 years ago so when I head out again later this year I will install a new D.C. Air Conditioner and a Bluetti 300 Solar Generator to power it ( along with a smaller Honda Gas Generator in case it’s cloudy or if I want to charge it faster with the 300 watt solar panel I will have on a roof rack. My Mountain Bike takes up too much space in the back of my truck ( I have a Leer Top on it ) so I will need a Bike Rack on the ramp door. I use 2 small electrical heaters in the winter running on medium with a Mr Buddy heater when it’s freezing to get the temp up and then the heaters keep it warm. I have a Wal Mart frig too. 😊 My bike rack will be mounted to the ramp door because I’m not using the ramp any more. I have hooks for Back Packs on the inside of my ramp door. As you know, in a 6 x 12 you need every inch of space available. I’m selling my house to live in my trailer full time to see the country before I die and it’s too late to do it. ( I’m 65 now ).
Wow I need to watch that again just so that I can take note that was a lot of excellent information thank you so much for sharing. Things that most of us don't even think about you got it all covered
Thank you for watching. Good luck with your project.
Complete agree!
I agree mostly with your assessments. I have to disagree on axles as I have a double setup. I saw 2 trailer tire fails on my way to Sturgis this year. The guy with the single axle was sitting on the side of the road wondering what to do. The guy with the double axle actually drove to the next exit dragging his flat tire. There's more safety in double axle and I accept the fact that my trailer is heavier because of it.
I have 2 batteries for dc lights and propane for cooking and heating. I also have a compost toilet and am adding a shower. I am planning to vent the shower right above it. Microwave is a must! I like your idea for your bike hitch but I mounted my spare to the rear ramp already. Thx for sharing! R
That's cool. Build it your way. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video. I would want most of that too. As you noted, a lot of things are a big compromise.
Most 7 feet wide trailers are tandem axle and the few that are single axle usually have the wider 8'6" foot axle rather than the shorter 7'8" foot axle that come on the 6 foot wide trailers. Unfortunately, you lose a lot of the benefits of the 6 foot wide going to 7 feet wide.
If you sleep sideways, a 7 foot wide trailer does not solve the problem of crawling over the other person. You have to orient the bed length wise (takes up more space) to have room on both sides to solve that, or you have to have smaller separate beds with a path between them.
Anyway, some of the problems are just inherent in small trailers. But of course small trailers have lots of benefits as well.
Great video covers a lot of key topics for conversions. You can get an aerodynamic nose cap on square front trailers to help. All aluminum trailers welded correctly in the right guage and quality are best for durability, lightweight and increased cargo capacity.
Good points. Thanks for watching.
I've been looking unsuccessfully for a trailer nose cap. Where might I find a trailer nose cap? Looking for one about 6ft wide × 2ft tall. Any ideas on what companies make and sell ones for smaller cargo trailers would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou
Nice job. Probably the most helpful video I've seen for someone seriously considering a CTC build.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Allot of info and presented without allot of talk. I liked that and have saved this for my husband. Great build and practical. All the things I worry about. So than you for sharing with us. I do not know what your apologizing for its a great video.
Thanks for watching and the kind words.
Water 8 1/3 pounds per gallon. Put a piece of POOL NOODLE on your bicycle handlebar. Your video was VERY INFORMATIVE. I will be looking forward to seeing your next video.
Thanks for watching.
I agree with everything but single vs tandem axle. Kinda. I agree with the weight issue, but I think it weighs heavy as a safety issue in case of a blow out also. But EXCELLENT concise video.
A lot of people agree with you. A lot of people also think the good tire will keep the flat tire off the ground. In a blow out the damaged tire is going down to the road. The other tire will not keep it off the road. You still have a flat to deal with. You can jack the axle up and chain it to the frame to get to the next stop but you have to be equipped to do that. I keep good tires and have not had that problem in several years and 1000's of miles. That's cool to get a tandem if it fits your needs though. Thanks for watching.
@@FakeLegGreg I definitely know that flat is flat and running flat can destroy more than the tire.. was just thinking that it would give you more control in case of a blowout until you could get to side of road. Not true?
@@debjustdeb4301 Could be true. Catastrophic failure is tricky to predict. All you can do is try to stack the cards in your favor however you think the game will be played. There are no guarantees with either single or tandem. 1000's of miles with no failure and ragging the extra axle is some cost in gas and brake wear. 1000's of miles and a blowout = a tandem may be peace of mind. Happy travels.
You did a great job giving the outline of a build. Very informative about what to buy and look for. I agree about the window AC - best option. Not sure why roof ACs are so costly. Its the same function so why such a cost. Portable ACs do not work effectively and cost 3 times a Window AC price.
The electrical set up is the guts of the RV. Thanks for explaining it. Love the ramp too! Imagine moving furniture or making a balcony - much better! Great video!!
Thanks for watching.
After we did our build, we ended up changing things. We only camped a few times when we realized we need to make some changes. But for us, that's the beauty of having a self build. We know how it's put together so it's easier to take it apart and change things. Thanks for sharing your build and what you would change.
100% agree. It's very difficult to know what you will want until you try it out. Thanks for watching. Happy travels!
Nice conversion. You just can't beat the versatility of an enclosed cargo trailer. I have two, a 8x20 and 6x12. Just found out today there is such a thing as a "fish house" cargo conversion which is used for ice fishing up north. The fish house trailer lowers onto the ice to allow for circle hatches in the floor to be ice fished through.
LOL. Never heard of the ice trailer, makes sense though. Thanks for watching.
Sounds sketchy
This is a great DIY‘s advisor video. You’ve done a great job here kudos kind sir. Talk to you soon RUclips.
Thanks for watching.
Lots of good info of all the real important stuff to consider when doing one of these builds!!!
Thanks for watching.
Great information. I come back more and more as I get closer to being able to start my build
Thanks for watching. Good luck on your build.
I wonder if a fiberglass removable v nose can be made for folks with flat nose trailer , maybe it could double as an awning or something!??definitely something to consider!
Lol!
I have a 6x14 and couldn't agree more on your concerns. But you gotta start somewhere, right?
The wider width is a great idea for versatility although length for north south sleeping is good because your not climbing over your partner to get up in the night or early morning to go to the bathroom etc.
I agree, the sleeping arrangement is always a compromise. Thanks for watching.
I would ALWAYS go with double axle(with torsion suspension). Single axle trailers bounce way to much!
Bouncing was never a problem I came across.
Very informative. I learned a lot. Thank you. Been thinking about a build and this helps a lot.
Thanks for watching. Good luck on your build.
Great tips. Thanks. Would love to convert a small cargo trailer.
Thanks for watching. Good luck on your project.
I plan to do this with a trailor im getting.thx for the advise,will be well used
Thanks for watching. Good luck on your project.
Thank you, Greg, for this video. You affirmed many of the things I want to do when I order my trailer and provided some additional insight that I have to think about. Mine will be a 6x12 with rear doors pulled with a Tacoma. The dream is to take from Florida to Arctic Circle and back and all the stops in between. Again, thank you for sharing your experiences and suggestions.
Thanks for watching. We pull ours with our Colorado Z71 now and plan a very similar trip in 2021. Texas to AC. My wife thinks just Anchorage. LOL, we will see. Trip will take several months. You are welcome to caravan with us if you want.
Thanks for the helpful video. A great help in building my list of things to consider.
I'm looking for a 7ftx12ft trailer. I just need to put a stainless steel double sinks and a refrigerator. Do you know I may found one?
For the sink you might look for bar sinks or RV sink suppliers. For the refrigerator I usually use what I can find at Walmart. Good luck.
Thank you for posting.
Greats tips, ty
Thanks for watching.
Excellent video, great information. Starting a conversion like this soon, and this was super helpful. Former contractor, so plan on doing most things myself, but we’ll see how that goes. Thanks again, safe travels.
(Starting out from SoCal to parts unknown.)
Thanks for watching. Good luck with your project.
Why a great video! Thanks for sharing all your secrets
I am glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Good information great ideas
Thanks for watching.
What is the total cost including the trailer?
Really really good infy
Great tips!!
Thanks for watching.
Good ideas. I've looked at using a 5x12. Tires would track in line with my truck. Happy Camping!
Thanks for watching. Good luck with your build.
Fantastic information!
I am glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Your very well considered advice was informative, interesting and practical, and will be of value to anyone considering a cargo trailer camping conversion or just the purchase of a cargo trailer itself.
You identify and address numerous points which potential owners may not ever have known of, let alone considered.
Thank you for producing this helpful video. Subscribed.
I am glad it helps. Thanks for watching.
I have C channel with tabs. Makes it difficult to do insulation.
Very helpful. Thank you kindly
You know what would be cool? If there were a version of subtitles that automatically converts imperial measurements to metric so the rest of the world can know what he is talking about and get an accurate sense of the size.
IF only there was a handdy method to convert thr measurements yourself. :) www.calculator.net/conversion-calculator.html
Great video
Good info
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Great info
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