So very impressive I have been in the making of trailer for 20 years I just bought a interstate patriot 5 x 8 enclosed trailer.... You planted a seed in my head I will be building one like yours. You have great for someone your age. I am very impressed thank you.👍👍👍👍
I've watched all your build videos. This one showing the entire build in one video was cool. I'm starting my build out of a new 5x10. Gonna use some of your ideas.
Good job you never give up nice to have a garage so we can do the work and do it right congratulation that's when really really good job thank you for showing your work just in case we need help don't stop working
@@DaGarbageDisposal glad you found my channel and videos helpful. Got a full step by step and more information on the build on my website. I'll be sure to check out your videos too. Cheers!
You did a hell of a good job, congratulations. It was so awesome to see you work in fast motion. And for those 66 thumbs down,,, let them all go to a very hot 🔥place!!!
Ice Fishing.. Got it. LOL. I couldn't figure out why you cut big holes in the bottom he trailer. I was thinking, is there where the black tank is going to go? Great video..
If only it did take but an hour twenty to do this all! How much time spent doing the camera work and editing? Nice, careful, quality workmanship! Unusual but it does still exist if you can find it. And by a relatively young man!!! Incredible, indeed! Hope you have many, many miles of very happy adventures with it! Well done!
I like the idea of having a trailer as an ice fishing hut! I have a 5x8 that I set up for camping and put a similar side window in but it is an emergency exit as well... what if someone locks you in? One last thing you should consider is to reinforce the door where you installed the latch... that door flexes a lot and you may find it will bend at that weak point.
Thanks for watching! I typically put my puck lock on the latch so that no one can close the bar on me. I don't normally see people where I go camping so I am not terribly worried about that.
That's from watching me work too fast 🤣🥴 I realize now after many comments that the timelapse-head-mounted camera is not a good idea! Thanks for watching. I have a few other videos that are slower paced! 👍
Cool cool build u could do what they call turn the axle upside dwn but in reality it's taking the leaf springs off the axle and mounting them on top of the axle giving u another 3 inches of clearance they call it a lift kit on cargo trlrs but first mark where each mount is on axle so u will know how and where to mount the mounts on top of the axle that's my personal opinion tho wow really like ur cmpr build u did great job cool cool yeppers cool sending up prayers 4 u and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and happy camping 🚐⛺🌌🏞👍👍💪🙂👍👍
This is a loaded question. If you were to live full time in something like this what would you have done differently? Thanks for showing your conversion.
You should put tin over it, The same size as the insulation under the flooring and then vulcom all seems. It needs to be enclosed. It's quite hilarious How everyone on this page is saying good job, well done, you did a great job, you know why they're saying that!? because they don't know the 1st thing about building, Also make sure you have a very good ventilation system pulling out the humidity and bringing in fresh air.
Yep, I wrote a book (my thesis) on the design, building science, and logistics of converting a cargo trailer for camping usage, including the importance of ventilation. I've done my homework and although I might not have the most experience building, I think I did a good job with the resources I have. I appreciate all the feedback I can get, I'm always learning. I thought about enclosing the underside of the floor with sheet, if you watch my individual build videos, you'll see me discuss this. It's been 2 years, and I still haven't enclosed the bottom and the insulation is still there, looking like the day I installed it. I used rigid XPS boards that are moisture resistant. The idea of leaving it open allows for water, mud, snow, salt, etc. Dry out. You can't build it like a house, it's not a house, it's a trailer. If it's enclosed then water will get in, no matter what you do. Thanks for watching, I appreciate the support.
Pretty damn cool build, very minimalist like I want. One thing I've noticed with many of these builds is the continued use of these ceiling lights. I'd be much better, easier AND cheaper to use LED rope/strip lights around the top perimeter. You only need one point of power source instead of running power wires through out the ceiling. You also have the added benefit of different color lighting as well. I used to want a 5x8 trailer but now I'm more convinced I want a 6x8 at least, and definitely standing room.Thanks for sharing.
If its for occasional ice fishing then you live in snow country. I CANNOT imagine the moisture that we be trapped on the underside with that foam board. I vote for closed cell spray foam. Much much fewer intrusion points and waterproof.
Yes closed cell spray foam would be ideal but I didn't have the budget to fit that in. After 2 ice fishing seasons with it, it's been performing quite well! Time will tell.
@@JoelTremblayCA All that work, added weight, then add steel fenders. All to go ice fishing? Ha Ha!. Did you add submarine ballast tanks to refloat it when you break through the ice and end up at the bottom of the lake? LOL!..
@@crockett11000 I think you missed the boat on this one... by a long shot. This build is not just an ice shack, it's an overland camper, mini toy hauler, and off grid mobile office. This trailer weights less than 1200lbs. Not sure what experience you have ice fishing but here we get over 3 feet of ice and people tow much, much, heavier things on the ice LOL. I only go out when I know the ice is good. Thanks for watching, there's more videos on my channel where you can see more of the trailer and why I designed things the way they are.
Yeah I got that from a few other people. My apologies lol. Checkout my other video, I edited the timelapse to not show those clips. And I do a more detailed walk around. Thanks for watching regardless!!
Just wondering if your trailer came with some kind of plywood/OSB Walls and, if so, why did you exclude them in the final build? I have 3/8" OSB walls on my newer trailer and I thought about leaving them on to reinforce the sturdiness of the structure of the trailer, but now I am thinking of leaving them out to cut down on weight and because of the strong off-gass smell. This video will help a lot of people (like me) really grasp the big picture of a conversion. Thanks again!
Thanks for the comment! My trailer only came with a very flimsy 1/4" plywood that wasn't too nice to look at. If it was a thicker plywood I might of reinstalled it but I do like the idea of saving weight.
I actually added 5/8" plywood to my entire floor AND side walls. I feel it is the minimum to actually be able to mount E track to safely for my loads, additonally I needed rigidity to push my foam board between the studs tight to the outer sun, worked perfectly.
You did a great job of videoing your entire conversion. I was really disappointed that there was no voice track though. I kept fast forwarding to see if you had voice track anywhere but only found a music track. I would have loved to have heard about the challenges you faced and decisions you made. It would have added so much more to the video.
I like the sketch out for the windows, did that come with windows & what is the Name Brand. Kind of trippy sometimes I saw a section then could put together what you were doing.
Very Cool! I like ur type of DIY videos more than others’ cuz it gets right to the point! And with a good variety of tunes! But….would u mind telling us which screw/washer combination (type of...) you used to attach the pink formular insulation to the bottom of your trailer with? I searched at Lowes and all they had (that I found) was these Teks zinc-plated self-drilling roofing screws that had neoprene washers attached to them. I didn’t think they were the right ones so, I started buying “L” brackets instead (which I REALLY don’t want to do it THAT way!). Thank you in advance!
I'm eyeing up a 6x12 for towing behind my Cherokee. It has a dry weight of 1200lbs and a max of 2900lbs. All my research indicates to plan for somewhere between 10-15% of max weight. I think you'd be fine with a trailer Joel's size, at least in terms of tongue weight. There is actually much more to it than tongue weight though. Check out towcalculator.com.
That's awesome. Just about to jump into a 6x8 conversion here and definitely found some inspiration from your build. Did you design that bed as a slide out into a double? Been trying to figure out the most efficient ways of getting that done so you can rock as a single or mix up for a double.
Thanks for watching! I have a full build playlist step by step on my channel. There's a whole video on the bed, it's a two fold down to complete that very purpose! Good luck with your build.
@@JoelTremblayCA Thanks man. Didn't realize there was a full playlist lol and way more details and vids. That's awesome. Time to do some watching before making decision that have me back tracking haha
I’ve never iced fish and don’t know much about it. Not much of a chance in Tennessee. It looks like you rand the eater exhaust out fo the bottom. Not worried about melting the ice or is so thick it’s not an issue? Just curious. Great build.
James, with the installation of larger off road wheels, it gained a considerable amount of clearance. (Level with the truck) I thought about doing an overslung axle but that would raise the trailer way too much. I will most likely replace my drop axle with a straight axle if I ever feel like I need it more lift. With a drop axle you can't just "flip the axle" as the axle is designed to be positioned a certain way. What you can do is switch it from underslung to overslung. You will have to weld brackets on the opposite side of the axle of course! Thanks for watching!
Over-all pretty good video. Be better with the parts that looks like the camera is on your head was edited out. Never felt so much motion sickness from watching a video. All the rest of the video was good though and helped with ideas for my own cargo trailer project.
Hi Dennis, thanks for the feedback! Yeah I didn't realize at the time but after many comments I realize the head mounted timelapse wasn't a good idea. I'm happy that the rest of the video was helpful. Theres also a whole build playlist at a regular pace with more detail on my channel!
Assuming you are building this for yourself why didn't you get a taller trailer? So you could stand upright in it? Just curious. Thanks! (I'm thinking of ordering an 8 or 9 foot tall trailer for my convertion and I'm only 6'1" but I don't want to have a coffin like feel in mine.)
I bought this second hand so I'm working with what I got. I will find myself in some tight places and didn't want to have clearance issues. I see this as a hybrid between a teardrop and full height camper
@@JoelTremblayCA thanks for the reply yo my nosey question. It just looked so uncomfortable for you when I watched you working. Being older I just can't bend as easily as you do. And when I saw you sitting on your foot----"oh, yeah! I remember doing that---- about 30+ years ago!" It was a rather sweet but sad memory! But very, very impressed with your work quality. Some of those big panels were up and down off the wall 5 or 6 times! Now that's determination! Wasn't sure anyone had much of that anymore! But it is alive and well in your hands. Great job and GREAT to see it done right! I
@@paulortiz2035 thank you! Yes my knees and feet were definitely sore after some long days. I would recommend taller trailers for people with less mobility or even families.
ACtually I take that back! They were called “Fas-n-Tite Cap Nails” which weren’t screws at all! The only others’ I could find were very expensive Rodenhouse Plasti-Grips screws. Is THAT what u used to attache the foam instulation to the bottom of ur trailer? Thx!
It's been 2 years now and the insulation is still there looking great! Check my response to your previous note. I understand that this isn't the best system to use (spray foam) would be the best option but a lot more costly!
Sorry this video style did not work for you. This style isn't for everyone. Full playlist of step by step how I built the trailer on my channel. ruclips.net/p/PLdXc3OXiqH6av1COdPFZspyGoF-URFkZn This video is over 5 months worth of work, the individual videos are longer but at a normal speed. Thanks for watching.
I don't have a need for a 20' trailer. Everyone's needs are different. I like that I can bring mine down technical bumpy backroads. Thanks for watching.
Hi Antonio, yes it can be a little much, especially with the headcam fast forward, sorry! If you like, I have other videos of the build that are not so quick!
@@JoelTremblayCA no worries at all I finished watching it and will be watching the other video. Love watching videos like this, I myself is a mechanic here in the Philippines but unfortunately I had a stroke last year followed by the pandemic which really drag me down. I couldn't work yet still recovering from stroke. A year and a half no income really bad. Keep it up and thanks for the reply. Keep safe.
@@paengsolo2047 Very unfortunate to hear that Antonio. I hope you have a strong recovery. Stay safe and good luck with everything! Keep your head up! Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it.
So very impressive I have been in the making of trailer for 20 years I just bought a interstate patriot 5 x 8 enclosed trailer.... You planted a seed in my head
I will be building one like yours. You have great for someone your age. I am very impressed thank you.👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching! Good luck with your build.
@@JoelTremblayCA thank you you are so very gifted Thanks for taking the time to share your vision with all of us. Take care God bless.
What does it say about me that I have watched this vid TWICE....? I love this guy!
Thanks!
I admire your craftsmanship and attention to detail, but also your determination to film every step along the way! Well done!
@@SaltyBob355 thanks for watching!
I've watched all your build videos. This one showing the entire build in one video was cool. I'm starting my build out of a new 5x10. Gonna use some of your ideas.
Thanks for watching Mike!
Wow. One of the most impressive cargo trailer vids I’ve seen. Love the time lapse format. Well-done. Subscribed.
Thank you!
Good job you never give up nice to have a garage so we can do the work and do it right congratulation that's when really really good job thank you for showing your work just in case we need help don't stop working
Thank you Charles!
Amazingly skilled with all the tools and steps needed to get this done. Very impressed.
Thanks for watching Ron! Appreciate the positive feedback.
This is the best conversion video on RUclips thank you.
Thank you Deb :) I appreciate the feedback
Nice build. I have an Outdoors channel and bout to buy a trailer to convert like you did. Really appreciate ya makin' the video Joel
@@DaGarbageDisposal glad you found my channel and videos helpful. Got a full step by step and more information on the build on my website. I'll be sure to check out your videos too. Cheers!
Nice job on the ice fishing camper looks awesome.
Thank you!
Excellent, great patiences and skills. Fast forward is the way to go.
Thank you!
You did a hell of a good job, congratulations. It was so awesome to see you work in fast motion. And for those 66 thumbs down,,, let them all go to a very hot 🔥place!!!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😃
Super, super nice build..
Best build out explanation. Great details on tools and techniques. Thanks for your very instructional and helpful video.
Thank you!!
I really wanted to make my own fenders with room for storage. But this video is giving me doubts that I can pull it off. Very nice thorough job
Definitely dooable! Don't give up :) good luck with your build. Thanks for watching!
Loved all the individual videos and this summary video did not disappoint. Great job!
Thank you!
Excellent
And love the diff perspectives w the camera
Thank you!
I have never watched a video for so ling that was time laps and interesting to het tips from
Get tips from
Thanks! It was over 5 months of work compressed into 1 hour video :)
Ice Fishing.. Got it. LOL. I couldn't figure out why you cut big holes in the bottom he trailer. I was thinking, is there where the black tank is going to go? Great video..
Thanks haha! Yes they are for ice fishing and no other funny business 😉
Loved,loved,loved.
I love the roof choice!
Thank you!
Cool man. Here we have caravans which we tow. Reasonable price too.
Pretty decent sound track as well!!
Thanks!
Is there anything you can’t do, @Joel Tremblay?!?! Very well done!!
Hey thank you! :) Glad you enjoyed the videos.
You sure do nice work! I am thinking about trying this. Following your steps but omit full build bed. And it will most likely take me much longer lol
@@GR-mw1tk thanks! Good luck with your project
Impressive how fast you work .
Hahah if only I could actually work at 1000x speed! Thanks for watching
Great work. Looks like that door latch was a PIA. I'll bet you were happy to get over that step.
For sure! Thanks for watching
Very cool. Lotta love went into that build.
Thank you for watching! It sure was a lot of work but now I get to enjoy it 😃
Really sweet build! Almost slipped because of the length but it's well done and intoxicating to watch...Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad you stuck through it :) thanks for watching. I am working on a shorter, full walk around video. Stay tuned!
@@JoelTremblayCA I'm still researching my build (7x16) V-nose. Can't wait to get started.
@@MrBowNaxe it's going to be awesome! Have fun with it.
Worth a sub for a fellow Ontarian!
Awesome. Thank you for the support! Cheers!
If only it did take but an hour twenty to do this all!
How much time spent doing the camera work and editing?
Nice, careful, quality workmanship! Unusual but it does still exist if you can find it. And by a relatively young man!!! Incredible, indeed!
Hope you have many, many miles of very happy adventures with it!
Well done!
Thank you for the kind words :) lots of time setting up and editing but worth every minute of it. Thanks for watching
Love the no look tac welds by the red flannel guy. Great build.
Thanks!
I like the idea of having a trailer as an ice fishing hut! I have a 5x8 that I set up for camping and put a similar side window in but it is an emergency exit as well... what if someone locks you in? One last thing you should consider is to reinforce the door where you installed the latch... that door flexes a lot and you may find it will bend at that weak point.
Thanks for watching! I typically put my puck lock on the latch so that no one can close the bar on me. I don't normally see people where I go camping so I am not terribly worried about that.
@@JoelTremblayCA I also spend my winters in Northern Ontario quite an amazing place to enjoy the outdoors!
Nice setup! I wish I have that skills of yours. I’m looking to buy that trailer plus 5x8 loadrunner.
Thanks for watching! Good luck with your build, you can have fun with it ☺️
Fascinating video to watch ! Love the time lapse !
Thanks!
Nice work
Thank you!
Good work. Nice to reference.
Thank you! Good luck with your build
Love the build. Very unique. We recently posted a tour of ours that we completed a few months ago. Such a fun project.
Thank you!
Great build, my only complaint is I now have motion sickness from watching it ! 😂😂
That's from watching me work too fast 🤣🥴 I realize now after many comments that the timelapse-head-mounted camera is not a good idea! Thanks for watching. I have a few other videos that are slower paced! 👍
Brilliant dude,
Thanks Chris!
OMG...I got lost when you spent so much time on the RV type door locks
Yep that task was probably one of the most difficult of the entire build haha! Thanks for watching
Most probably would have given up by the end of the door latch. Good job!
Cool cool build u could do what they call turn the axle upside dwn but in reality it's taking the leaf springs off the axle and mounting them on top of the axle giving u another 3 inches of clearance they call it a lift kit on cargo trlrs but first mark where each mount is on axle so u will know how and where to mount the mounts on top of the axle that's my personal opinion tho wow really like ur cmpr build u did great job cool cool yeppers cool sending up prayers 4 u and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and happy camping
🚐⛺🌌🏞👍👍💪🙂👍👍
Thank you for the kind words!
WOW good job on the build!
Thank you!
Thats clever installing the insulation from the bottom. Buys a little height inside. Does it hold up?
So far so good! Thanks
Well done! Very well done!
Thank you!
Nice ice hut in the winter camper in the summer...
Thank you!
Dam man that door handle looked labor intensive
It certainly was lol. Glad it's in though, totally worth the effort. Thanks for watching!
Yes sir, great work iam actually still watching lol, trying get ideas incase i ever get chance do a build like this, thsts what iam hoping
Awsome job
Thank you!
This is a loaded question. If you were to live full time in something like this what would you have done differently? Thanks for showing your conversion.
Yes if this were full time I'd probably build something out of a larger trailer, with a kitchen and washroom! Thanks for watching!
You should put tin over it, The same size as the insulation under the flooring and then vulcom all seems. It needs to be enclosed. It's quite hilarious How everyone on this page is saying good job, well done, you did a great job, you know why they're saying that!? because they don't know the 1st thing about building, Also make sure you have a very good ventilation system pulling out the humidity and bringing in fresh air.
Yep, I wrote a book (my thesis) on the design, building science, and logistics of converting a cargo trailer for camping usage, including the importance of ventilation. I've done my homework and although I might not have the most experience building, I think I did a good job with the resources I have. I appreciate all the feedback I can get, I'm always learning. I thought about enclosing the underside of the floor with sheet, if you watch my individual build videos, you'll see me discuss this. It's been 2 years, and I still haven't enclosed the bottom and the insulation is still there, looking like the day I installed it. I used rigid XPS boards that are moisture resistant. The idea of leaving it open allows for water, mud, snow, salt, etc. Dry out. You can't build it like a house, it's not a house, it's a trailer. If it's enclosed then water will get in, no matter what you do. Thanks for watching, I appreciate the support.
Pretty damn cool build, very minimalist like I want. One thing I've noticed with many of these builds is the continued use of these ceiling lights. I'd be much better, easier AND cheaper to use LED rope/strip lights around the top perimeter. You only need one point of power source instead of running power wires through out the ceiling. You also have the added benefit of different color lighting as well. I used to want a 5x8 trailer but now I'm more convinced I want a 6x8 at least, and definitely standing room.Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Nice build..... where did you get the 2 black table support hinges for the back door. I need to get a couple sets. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Daniel! Here's the link for the brackets. amzn.to/3iLpL6L
@@JoelTremblayCA awesome. Thank you.
Are those wrought iron bars on the ceiling ... strong enough to support a hammock? During the day, I need as much open space as possible.
Mint! Cheers
Thanks for watching!!!
If its for occasional ice fishing then you live in snow country. I CANNOT imagine the moisture that we be trapped on the underside with that foam board. I vote for closed cell spray foam. Much much fewer intrusion points and waterproof.
Yes closed cell spray foam would be ideal but I didn't have the budget to fit that in. After 2 ice fishing seasons with it, it's been performing quite well! Time will tell.
Nice built, can you explain the materials used for the shell, scheletom and insulation ?
Stay tuned for my next videos where I will do a full walk around.
Amazingly meticulous! Beautiful work. What are the big holes/ports in the floor for?
Thank you! Those are catch covers for ice fishing.
@@JoelTremblayCA All that work, added weight, then add steel fenders. All to go ice fishing? Ha Ha!. Did you add submarine ballast tanks to refloat it when you break through the ice and end up at the bottom of the lake? LOL!..
@@crockett11000 I think you missed the boat on this one... by a long shot. This build is not just an ice shack, it's an overland camper, mini toy hauler, and off grid mobile office. This trailer weights less than 1200lbs. Not sure what experience you have ice fishing but here we get over 3 feet of ice and people tow much, much, heavier things on the ice LOL. I only go out when I know the ice is good. Thanks for watching, there's more videos on my channel where you can see more of the trailer and why I designed things the way they are.
Great job. It looks amazing. Just one Question though, what is the weight rating of the axle?
Thank you! It's a 3500llbs axle.
Awesome 🙂
Thanks for watching! Make sure to check out the rest of the channel for updated videos. ☺️
@@JoelTremblayCA Sure will. Playing around with the idea of building my own cargo trailer. Like what you did.
Love the video but when you switched to the go pro it got dizzy and I couldn't finish
Yeah I got that from a few other people. My apologies lol. Checkout my other video, I edited the timelapse to not show those clips. And I do a more detailed walk around. Thanks for watching regardless!!
Just wondering if your trailer came with some kind of plywood/OSB Walls and, if so, why did you exclude them in the final build? I have 3/8" OSB walls on my newer trailer and I thought about leaving them on to reinforce the sturdiness of the structure of the trailer, but now I am thinking of leaving them out to cut down on weight and because of the strong off-gass smell. This video will help a lot of people (like me) really grasp the big picture of a conversion. Thanks again!
Thanks for the comment! My trailer only came with a very flimsy 1/4" plywood that wasn't too nice to look at. If it was a thicker plywood I might of reinstalled it but I do like the idea of saving weight.
I actually added 5/8" plywood to my entire floor AND side walls. I feel it is the minimum to actually be able to mount E track to safely for my loads, additonally I needed rigidity to push my foam board between the studs tight to the outer sun, worked perfectly.
Excellent job! One question, whats the purpose of the two large holes in the floor with the buckets?
Ice fishing shack!
You did a great job of videoing your entire conversion. I was really disappointed that there was no voice track though. I kept fast forwarding to see if you had voice track anywhere but only found a music track. I would have loved to have heard about the challenges you faced and decisions you made. It would have added so much more to the video.
Hey thanks for watching. There's a whole build series on my channel with voice track and more in-depth content. Be sure to check it out!
@@JoelTremblayCA thanks Joel. Will do.
@@ThatGuy-dj3qr hope you enjoy. Thanks for watching
I like the sketch out for the windows, did that come with windows & what is the Name Brand. Kind of trippy sometimes I saw a section then could put together what you were doing.
Not sure what the window brand is, I just picked it up from my local trailer supply dealer. It's a 15x30" RV window. Thanks for watching!
Did you leave the insulation under the trailer exposed? If so is that for a specific reason? Thank you.
Checkout my latest video for the exact answer! Thanks for watching
My last name is Tremblay !!!! Nice to meet you 💘(before I got married)
Hello. Great vid. Do you know someone who sells cargo rigs equipped with a shower and toilet? Thanks.
Thanks for watching. No I don't currently know of anyone selling these already rigged up.
@@JoelTremblayCA Thanks sir. Have a good day. Roy, So Cal.
Whats the make and model of the trailer? Looks awesome!
Check out one of the earlier videos, I go over it in detail. United XLE 5x8
Very Cool! I like ur type of DIY videos more than others’ cuz it gets right to the point! And with a good variety of tunes! But….would u mind telling us which screw/washer combination (type of...) you used to attach the pink formular insulation to the bottom of your trailer with? I searched at Lowes and all they had (that I found) was these Teks zinc-plated self-drilling roofing screws that had neoprene washers attached to them. I didn’t think they were the right ones so, I started buying “L” brackets instead (which I REALLY don’t want to do it THAT way!). Thank you in advance!
Thank you! I used 1-3/4" screws with large flat washers.
I would use a styro adhesive also. At least a few zigzags across it to help adhere it and keep the wind from ripping it off
I tried searching for those and can’t seem to find them. Can u pls tell me where u got urs?
@@artest7 I found mine at Home Depot!
Were they self drilling?Because it looked like they just screwed right in (through the foam into the bottom of the plywood trailer).
I would put vent, high on a side wall.
There are tow vents on the walls. One up high and one down low on the opposite side!
@@JoelTremblayCA Nice build. With fan vent on roof, I would be concerned with roof leaks.
@@rickdoesitforyou it's fully sealed up and tested! No leaks!
What is the tongue weight on that trailer? I’d love to tow something similar but I have a max of 350 lb tongue weight for my outback.
I haven't got an actual measured weight but I can lift it by hand. I'm no weight lifter 😂I assume the trailer weighs less that 1200lbs
I'm eyeing up a 6x12 for towing behind my Cherokee. It has a dry weight of 1200lbs and a max of 2900lbs. All my research indicates to plan for somewhere between 10-15% of max weight. I think you'd be fine with a trailer Joel's size, at least in terms of tongue weight. There is actually much more to it than tongue weight though. Check out towcalculator.com.
Was wondering what the completed weight was. How much was added above the starting weight?
I haven't done a final weight in. The trailer sticker weight before anything is 860lbs. I figured it's under 1,500. Thanks for watching!
That's awesome. Just about to jump into a 6x8 conversion here and definitely found some inspiration from your build. Did you design that bed as a slide out into a double? Been trying to figure out the most efficient ways of getting that done so you can rock as a single or mix up for a double.
Thanks for watching! I have a full build playlist step by step on my channel. There's a whole video on the bed, it's a two fold down to complete that very purpose! Good luck with your build.
@@JoelTremblayCA Thanks man. Didn't realize there was a full playlist lol and way more details and vids. That's awesome. Time to do some watching before making decision that have me back tracking haha
@@Mammalian happy watching! Definitely a fun project. No regrets here :)
I’ve never iced fish and don’t know much about it. Not much of a chance in Tennessee. It looks like you rand the eater exhaust out fo the bottom. Not worried about melting the ice or is so thick it’s not an issue? Just curious. Great build.
Thank you! Yeah that is not a worry as the ice is over 20" thick.
@@JoelTremblayCA wow. Now I’m watching video after video about ice fishing trailers and huts. Thanks for replying.
I'm also not a fan of measure twice cut once...measure and keep cutting till it fits, sneak up on it!!
For a off road trailer, why didn't you do a axle flip. To get more ground clearance ?
James, with the installation of larger off road wheels, it gained a considerable amount of clearance. (Level with the truck) I thought about doing an overslung axle but that would raise the trailer way too much. I will most likely replace my drop axle with a straight axle if I ever feel like I need it more lift.
With a drop axle you can't just "flip the axle" as the axle is designed to be positioned a certain way. What you can do is switch it from underslung to overslung. You will have to weld brackets on the opposite side of the axle of course!
Thanks for watching!
Yes I do know about the axle,it does have a bow in it. Put the bow at the top and good to go.
Oof ! At the 17 minute mark to see sparks when cutting through the aluminum !
Nice build .. nice production , Thanks .
Yeah that's when I was cutting through the aluminum angle down to the steel frame for the door latch receiver. Thanks for watching!
Over-all pretty good video. Be better with the parts that looks like the camera is on your head was edited out. Never felt so much motion sickness from watching a video. All the rest of the video was good though and helped with ideas for my own cargo trailer project.
Hi Dennis, thanks for the feedback! Yeah I didn't realize at the time but after many comments I realize the head mounted timelapse wasn't a good idea. I'm happy that the rest of the video was helpful. Theres also a whole build playlist at a regular pace with more detail on my channel!
What did you use to screw that insulation underneath the trailer?
Just typical 1-3/4" screws with large washers.
5x8. I put a mattress in it and it’s done. No more room.
Size of a tear drop trailer!
damn could you slow down the high speed trying to catch a glimpse of the jointer tool nearly impossible
Take a look through my playlist. I have every video documented in detail. This is just a full timelapse.
How long did it take you to put the dang door handle and striker
That was about a 2 day job lol! I'll probably be quicker for the next one but man that was a pain in a butt to do! Thanks for watching.
@@JoelTremblayCA it was great by the way
@@jayburrough4308 thank you!
Nice job. How did you get your wife to help you?
Thanks!
Link to the video of total conversion cost?
Link in the description! :)
Someone get this guy an oscillating too and a router instead of doing everything with a Dremel and a chisel.
On a student budget, I'd do it with a butter knife if I had to! 🤣
what does 5x8 mean in metric, can someone pls write down?
1500x2400
@@JoelTremblayCA thank you
Assuming you are building this for yourself why didn't you get a taller trailer? So you could stand upright in it?
Just curious. Thanks!
(I'm thinking of ordering an 8 or 9 foot tall trailer for my convertion and I'm only 6'1" but I don't want to have a coffin like feel in mine.)
I bought this second hand so I'm working with what I got. I will find myself in some tight places and didn't want to have clearance issues. I see this as a hybrid between a teardrop and full height camper
@@JoelTremblayCA thanks for the reply yo my nosey question.
It just looked so uncomfortable for you when I watched you working. Being older I just can't bend as easily as you do. And when I saw you sitting on your foot----"oh, yeah! I remember doing that---- about 30+ years ago!"
It was a rather sweet but sad memory!
But very, very impressed with your work quality. Some of those big panels were up and down off the wall 5 or 6 times!
Now that's determination! Wasn't sure anyone had much of that anymore! But it is alive and well in your hands.
Great job and GREAT to see it done right!
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@@paulortiz2035 thank you! Yes my knees and feet were definitely sore after some long days. I would recommend taller trailers for people with less mobility or even families.
ACtually I take that back! They were called "
ACtually I take that back! They were called “Fas-n-Tite Cap Nails” which weren’t screws at all! The only others’ I could find were very expensive Rodenhouse Plasti-Grips screws. Is THAT what u used to attache the foam instulation to the bottom of ur trailer? Thx!
@@artest7 I just used 1-3/4" screws with large flat washers.
*16 commercials kept me from subscribing* Got rid of my TV because of commercials. Cool camper though.
I'm sorry the commericals bothered you. Thanks for watching.
Get RUclips Premium. Best $12/month you'll spend. I HATE commercials.
You do realize that the pink insulation cannot be Exposed to the elements because it deteriorates.
It's been 2 years now and the insulation is still there looking great! Check my response to your previous note. I understand that this isn't the best system to use (spray foam) would be the best option but a lot more costly!
Me is Indonesia bisa ngk ya
No educational value here just a guy moving around faster than you can believe.
Some more educational value of you check out my other video / walk around haha. Thanks for watching
The rapid and prolong time lapse became to much for me... hope to gain info from some of your other videos.
Thank goodness for mute...
Sorry this video style did not work for you. This style isn't for everyone. Full playlist of step by step how I built the trailer on my channel. ruclips.net/p/PLdXc3OXiqH6av1COdPFZspyGoF-URFkZn This video is over 5 months worth of work, the individual videos are longer but at a normal speed. Thanks for watching.
Watching how meticulous you are with everything, t cant help but wonder, "Are you a finish carpenter?"
Best watched muted.
Sorry you did not agree with the soundtrack choices! I figured it would be better than an hour long video without sound. Thanks for watching
Wayyyyyyy to many commercials. Couldn't hold my attention.
Way to hectic to watch!!!!!
Full build playlist on my channel at normal speed 😉
5X8.... Not very big
I don't have a need for a 20' trailer. Everyone's needs are different. I like that I can bring mine down technical bumpy backroads. Thanks for watching.
get off the speed mate ! Had to slow it down, still couldn't see anything. Da 😒😒😒😒
@@leowanker5104 checkout my other videos on my channel for regular speed.
Honestly I had a headache watching this video it's so disturbing coz of the fast forward method.
Hi Antonio, yes it can be a little much, especially with the headcam fast forward, sorry! If you like, I have other videos of the build that are not so quick!
@@JoelTremblayCA no worries at all I finished watching it and will be watching the other video. Love watching videos like this, I myself is a mechanic here in the Philippines but unfortunately I had a stroke last year followed by the pandemic which really drag me down. I couldn't work yet still recovering from stroke. A year and a half no income really bad. Keep it up and thanks for the reply. Keep safe.
@@paengsolo2047 Very unfortunate to hear that Antonio. I hope you have a strong recovery. Stay safe and good luck with everything! Keep your head up! Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it.