Looking for some inspiration on a dirtbike flat bed trailer I’m building. Those lights look pretty slick. Do you happen to have a link for name of the lights? Thanks -Derek
Thanks for letting me see what you were doing for sealing and trimming the side-to-side and roof-to-side joints. That part has always troubled me as I see it as one of the most difficult and necessary jobs. If you don't get it right, water will find a way in to stain the ceiling and walls , as well as start rot on all the framework and cabinetry.looks like another great video of a great project. Thanks again Joe and I'll be watching for that next rainwater harvesting video.
I would most definitely put a bumper on because it's kind of like riding a Motorcycle .It's not if but when you lay 1 over .So when backing a trailer .It's not if you hit something but when .Great build Sir .
I would recommend flipping the bathroom and kitchen many times I get in my camper I put stuff down on the kitchen counter by the door. But as long its functional for you go for it.
you should put your logo on the back for sure, trailer looks great, nearly time for a road trip. we've had a heatwave over here, hottest it's been for 40 years, over a month with no rain, your trailer would look sweet going down the wild atlantic way drive.
Yes, i will definitely put the logo on for sure... just got to figure the right spot. And thats crazy about the weather there too. Maybe we will get a extra rain streak in leui of your dry spell ;)
Looks fantastic! I have a tiny trailer too and you are doing a great job. You know one thing I wanted to mention is that in Europe they are absolute masters of the 'extended experience' so lots of awning/tented spaces that allow everything from rooftop sleeping to showering outside...etc. One small travel trailer in their hands becomes like a 1000 square foot home when they are done tenting up and unfolding everything...I felt ridiculous in my one person tent when I camped there. At any rate...they are absolutely fascinating and well worth looking at/drooling over.
Thanks Christian! I have been looking at some of the European builds.. really cool ideas... I plan to make a functional outdoor set up as that's where we will be spending most of our time :D
Excellent! You are amazing and very talented! I can tell you took your time with this project. On top of everything, you showed your subscribers how you completed your work. All I can say is outstanding! If you don't mind me asking but what is your profession? Where did you learn your skills. I see everything you have done on your homestead and I am amazed of your skills.
Thanks John! As for my day job... it's a firefighter. Most of my skills are just from working on projects and learning as I go. I like to delve into things. I learned the 'figure it out' attitude from my dad and I've learned a lot of problem solving from my father in law too. The rest is just grit I guess...lol Oh yes... I acted as an owner/builder for my home and learned a lot from that too. I didn't do everything but acted as the general contractor and was involved in every process of the build. Was a great experience... learned a ton... but found out that building a home isn't as complex as one would think... but jumping through the red tape of permits and county bureaucracy (aka... bureau-crazy) is the real thing that makes building a home challenging....lol
Fellow Arizonian here, great work! Your videos are structured well, easy to watch, and that trailer is going to be far better than anything you can buy off a lot.
Joe< excellent work! by far the most boss DIY Camper trailer I've seen so far and Ive been looking at thousands literally. You are very professional and meticulous with your craft yet thrifty and frugal as well as Just plain down to earth and No nonsense. Love your video! will definitely be taking notes and referring as I build my own project.
I don't speak English, I hope the translator helps. It is really incredible and wonderful, what he has achieved. I characterize myself for performing multiple tasks and I admire their incredible dedication and work. Greetings from Uruguay
Yo Joe, your travel trailer is lookin incredible buddy!!! 👍👍. You could always put your logo on the side of the trailer. Just a thought.. You ARE a one man construction crew my friend! You're doing a fantastic job. ☆Jay 😀👍👍
Hey Jay! Thanks buddy!! I'm currently trying to decide whether I'll have it on the side or back... or both. I don't want to over do it but I think it would look cool! Just need to find the right logo outfit that can make one that is really UV resistant. From my research most all the decal places 'say' their decals are UV resistant but when I see them on vehicles, some look great and some look sun burnt... defintiely dont want the logo getting all faded or burnt after a year in our weather...lol
Silver Grizzly homesteadonomics well another tidbit for those nomading or just cargo safety, put something on them. People don't trust nondescript vehicles and they garner much curiosity. I personally wonder what's going on and make a point of watching and avoiding any vehicle I can be snatched into. It doesn't matter what it says, people just register some association and feel less threatened resulting in loss of interest. You could write "Grandma eats butt" and they'll assume it's a bakery delivery van or something akin..😏 It's our messed up society but IMPORTANT for many reasons.. God bless
EXCELLENT CRAFTSMANSHIP BROTHER! I will be building a tiny home using a cargo trailer. You’ve given me many good insights to the process. 🙏🏼 thank you.
That’s crazy. I stumbled across this build the day after making a sketch of what I would like to build for me and my family. Turns out the overall design is very similar! Hopefully I’ll be able to use this as a guide when my build jumps off. Thanks!
Thanks Jim! Details aren't always my strong suit but being that this thing will be on the road and subject to all sorts of weather I really want to make sure its right the first time :D
I would consider using Vulkem 116 caulk for the wall/fender transition. It has a nice texture, waterproof, flexible. Its being used a lot by the Airstream crowd.
Great Job on your Made from Scratch Travel Trailer!!! I just ordered my tee-shirt for your project and I’m excited to get it. I’m doing a build as well, but starting with a pre-made all aluminum trailer 7X14 Vnose and excited to get started on it. Thank you for sharing your adventure and skills.
Awesome Les! I'd love to hear what you do to it. Have you heard of tnttt.com? its a teardrop/tiny travel trailer forum and lots of great ideas in there. A lot of folks have done the cargo conversions and there are some really cool ideas for them there :)
homesteadonomics I have heard of the tntt.com and know a few people with some very nice little teardrop trailers. They are very nice and have some very neat ideas implemented in them. Love all the ideas out there and finding them for consideration and my build!! Thank you so much and again I wish you the very best with build and the best for you and your family!!
Everything you do is top notch... and then there's the wiring. LOL I would be glad to donate some time to your future projects and help with wiring if you're open to it.
Just perfect!Beautifull and solid . And you show that we can make our things ourselves with less off the mass production.At least thats what i'm convinced off.Grtz Belgium
You should add a receiver to the back so you can throw a Cargo Carrier on it. You don't always have to use it but when you do need the extra room it'll be handy.
This looks professional done by a trailer company 😲 amazing, 👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾here in Kenya I have been watching with family the rain water harvesting project video. You have new subscribers here. Thank you 🙏
haha.. you're telling me... it felt like forever to get it ready... everytime I thought about the next step there were two more little things I needed to do before that step...lol... big learning curve building this :D
Dude, how about a tire with a dense foam donut with a round outer surface that has a notch towards the wheel hub where you place a Kevlar inner tube filled with nitrogen that when inflated fills the notch in the dense foam pushing it outwards to make the tire become ridged. You now have a trailer tire that can take nails and sharp rocks. No worries about having a flat on your trailer. 😊😉
At least right now your top isn't leaking like mine is. We didn't know it up a couple of kids got mad @ my daughter & took an axe to the roof. Now we have to replace EVERYTHING CEILING, LIGHT FIXTURES, CABINETS, & WALLS. I'm just sick about the whole thing. We might as well stripe it & start all over. The stove, sink, bathroom things are all ok. Would you like to help some disabled folks from Missouri out? Let me know, I don't care if you video tape the whole thing. We don't have much. But I can make a mean chicken & noodle & pie... lol... jk... Your doing a great job. You should be proud, Chris from Missouri
oh wow! that stinks... sounds like those kids are missing parents... and if they have parents then those parents are missing a good pair of boots to give those kids a good kick in the..... lol... well you know ;) anyways, sorry to hear about that. Really sad that people do that kind of thing. I'm not sure my wife will let me work on another trailer project ones this one is done. But can I still stop by for the chicken noodle and pie? ;) Wishing you guys the best! joe
homesteadonomics door is always open.. But you do have to give me about 4 hours notice, bc that's how long I cook my chicken down for. You can't rush good chicken & noodles. All hand raised & homemade noodles. But I'll go get a good pie while the chicken is making the best stock in MO. I'll even butcher the chicken from the back yard. No growth hormones @ this house... lol... or antibiotics. It's FRESH!!!.... I'm only 1/2 mile from the airport to. I will ask you to do one thing I had to do as a child grown up when we killed my grandparents chickens & that's pluck them. Oh I hated that job & it stunk... lol... But I have to take on the other jobs they done. Kill, butcher, & freeze the chickens. But like I said Doors always open. Who knows after I tell your wife are 2 very sad stories, she might say yes to help us... lol... It's all good exspecily the fried chicken. Yum yum...
Toungue box to hold 2ea 27 series batteries. And you know the solar part. Sure its more weight the advantage is more battery/time between solar recharge. I have tried 24 series.
haha... it's funny you say that because that's likely what will happen.. she wants a little bunk above our feet area... but I'll still have the front bed for when she gets older :)
Other idea would be to use an atmospheric water generator inside a camper to help with condensation from cooking bathing and breathing while generating fresh drinking water by passing generated water through a filter system. Or just to use to wash dishes and shower with.
Hey Joe! When this project is finished will you give us your numbers as far as what you spent on materials and see if it’s worth it to build your own vs. just buying a trailer from a dealer?
Stuff Seth Makes hey Seth....I plan to talk about that in a questions video. An overview, but probably won’t go into super fine details because I’m not that organized...haha but I can already tell you this will be way cheaper than a new trailer but the same or probably more expensive than a used one
great job though I think you could of used a smaller square tubing for the sides. I kinda have an idea what you mean just I built a patio for my parent. kinda in a forrest area so I did little welding and very little grinding after the frame and platform was up used railing a scrolled work in between the banister. Its still standing after 20 years unlike wood just kkep the metal painted with weather white paint and all is good..
Hey have you ever talked about the process of finding homestead land and how you purchased? I'm retiring in a few years and I'm starting to look around for some land :)
Excellent job !! so to cap off for edge and overlap sheet trimming you used... .. . 1. VHB... (very high bond tape) for attaching Alum panels. 2. Butyl tape for corner seems. Then coverd with aluminum trim. 3. VHB 4in. Wide rubber tape for roof Seems... 100% H2O Proof. 4. Sealant tape for corners silver very sticky tape ?? (What was that Please) Also why did you not use the pink foam insulation it is closed cell stuff. the stuff you are using can get soaked if H2o penetrates the shell.. just in case. Lastly for all you on the cheap like me you can get cheap windows of different dimensions if you look up chicken coop/dog house/play house windows. .... (Not as wind/weatherproof I'm guessing but may fit the bill... look up shed-windows) ... Been gathering stuff for a couple years now for my build and will probably metal frame like you. I will make high enough to stand on knees and sit just comfortably. 7ft W x 5'H. x 10 L. with Shower, (Have to have one !) Got a hold of some 1/16in siding (Heavy ! and over kill but free.) and steel for trailer frame overkill also, but OK with that. You've gone beyond what's necessary but fantastic job !!! Thanks for sharing.
Hello, sir. I am enjoying your videos immensely. However, I haven't been able to find a video on a solar setup for running house A/C. Could you refer me to one in your play list, please?
Thanks! the quick answer is most likely this... will be way cheaper than a new one ... but likely the same or more than a used one.. But I enjoy the process and making something with my hands...so I'll likely enjoy it way more :D
Hello my friend, excellent work, I am from Mexico, please could you give me the names the different tape do you used in this project, also please give the insulate name? Where you shopped the the next accesories, the windos, the door? Regards from Mexico, excellent work my friend.
Hi there, love your work! hey tell me...are the upper side cladding panels over lapping the lower panels? looking at your vid its hard to tell if they are butted or over lapped.... cheers!
homesteadonomics I don't even remember I'm researching so much but I think I went on a sealer search because of you. Don't use silicone, use some marine grade 3MM or something flexible(Proflex or other). Best tip applying sealant, mask it off and remove while tacky, perfect. OH MY GOSH! I'm watching now and I went in search of how to cover and semi protect corners, you just did it, love! I ended up in flashing and got bored then back to houseboat structures.. THANKS, gotta watch again...👍👍
Simply what an amazing job!! All the way simply amazing!!.. we are just at the 3rd video, yet doing something this, and this proficient will be our goal one day. So we cannot help but to ask how long it took you? And budget wise?
I've been looking (and probably missed you mentioning it in a past video), but where did you buy your hat?? I saw in another video that you had a few of them. Awesome!
Collin hi Colin...I’ve gotten them from oth eBay and Amazon...just an unstructured, low profile...I think the brand I got most was ‘mega cap’. In some sort of brown or tan...lol....they all turn about the same color after a few months of sweat😂
it's last so it might be posted somewhere already, but approx. what was the cost & on a level from 1-10 what was the craftsmanship level, EZ 1, 10 being advanced skills needed. Thank you in advance.
Hi Robin, I'll speak to the costs when I'm closer to being done with it... probably in a QA video. As to the skill level... most of the items aren't really too difficult... but the welding portion you'd want to have a bit of experience on that :)
Espetacular os vídeos. Parabéns! Obs: Estava pesquisando sobre Sahuarita no maps e lá aparece um hotel chamado Vagabond Inn. Já tenho lugar pra ficar... rachei de rir kkkk
I forgot to explain that "vagabond" in very similar to "vagabundo", a portuguese word that means a guy who doesn't like job but just join relax... Congratulation to your Trailer, come to visit us in Rio when finished! I will try to join the T-Shirt campaign right now...Sorte!
Dude, Design a small solar vacuum tube water heater system retrofited to super heat a gallium alloy. Place insulated pipes and use an electromagnetic pump to pump super heated gallium alloy through a copper heat exchange coil inverted inside an insulated water tank. Placed above the main galluim resivor so the gallium alloy can drain back out of all the pipes ounce the sun go's down. Then you could even circulate the super heated gallium alloy through thermal electric generators to charge up an organic carbon power cell bank. You might be able to use a large Peltier module to rig up an air conditioning system and even operate a refrigerator off the system during the day then off your organic carbon power cell bank at night. 😯😊😉
Great work Joe!. Look forward to the final updates as you begin to finish up the inside. Can I ask which dust mask you're using in these videos? The orange-ish one. Tnx. - Dan
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Here is the link for the T-Shirt campaign for those interested :)
www.bonfire.com/travel-trailer-project-homesteadonomics/
You need to do a water test on all Windows and door
its monsoon season right now so there should be plenty of rain on it in the next few days :D
Looking for some inspiration on a dirtbike flat bed trailer I’m building. Those lights look pretty slick. Do you happen to have a link for name of the lights? Thanks -Derek
Please make me the same trailer I think it is nearly perfect
@@homesteadonomics
You didn't tell us how much money you spent on building this trailer so far.
Thanks for letting me see what you were doing for sealing and trimming the side-to-side and roof-to-side joints. That part has always troubled me as I see it as one of the most difficult and necessary jobs. If you don't get it right, water will find a way in to stain the ceiling and walls , as well as start rot on all the framework and cabinetry.looks like another great video of a great project. Thanks again Joe and I'll be watching for that next rainwater harvesting video.
Thanks! yes, that was one aspect that kept me up at night making sure it was sealed as best as I could figure :)
homesteadonomics what is the name of the sealant tape that you used
@@homesteadonomics what is the name of the sealant tape that you used?
I would most definitely put a bumper on because it's kind of like riding a Motorcycle .It's not if but when you lay 1 over .So when backing a trailer .It's not if you hit something but when .Great build Sir .
lookin' great! I'm not surprised that it's taken a bit longer ... lots of details in there, man
thanks! yes, waaay longer than I anticipated... lots of little things that need to be done or figured out..lol
I would recommend flipping the bathroom and kitchen many times I get in my camper I put stuff down on the kitchen counter by the door. But as long its functional for you go for it.
Looks really good Joe... I am sure you and your family will put it to good use making some wonderful memories... Congrats on a great build... Peace
Thanks Mark! I really appreciate it. Yes, hopefully we'll have many many years of great trips with it :)
Nice work, I am amazed at the variety of products and the low prices you pay for them in the US. Even an R9 insulation value is unheard of here.
you should put your logo on the back for sure, trailer looks great, nearly time for a road trip. we've had a heatwave over here, hottest it's been for 40 years, over a month with no rain, your trailer would look sweet going down the wild atlantic way drive.
Yes, i will definitely put the logo on for sure... just got to figure the right spot. And thats crazy about the weather there too. Maybe we will get a extra rain streak in leui of your dry spell ;)
Looks fantastic! I have a tiny trailer too and you are doing a great job. You know one thing I wanted to mention is that in Europe they are absolute masters of the 'extended experience' so lots of awning/tented spaces that allow everything from rooftop sleeping to showering outside...etc. One small travel trailer in their hands becomes like a 1000 square foot home when they are done tenting up and unfolding everything...I felt ridiculous in my one person tent when I camped there. At any rate...they are absolutely fascinating and well worth looking at/drooling over.
Thanks Christian! I have been looking at some of the European builds.. really cool ideas... I plan to make a functional outdoor set up as that's where we will be spending most of our time :D
Excellent! You are amazing and very talented! I can tell you took your time with this project. On top of everything, you showed your subscribers how you completed your work. All I can say is outstanding! If you don't mind me asking but what is your profession? Where did you learn your skills. I see everything you have done on your homestead and I am amazed of your skills.
Thanks John! As for my day job... it's a firefighter. Most of my skills are just from working on projects and learning as I go. I like to delve into things. I learned the 'figure it out' attitude from my dad and I've learned a lot of problem solving from my father in law too. The rest is just grit I guess...lol
Oh yes... I acted as an owner/builder for my home and learned a lot from that too. I didn't do everything but acted as the general contractor and was involved in every process of the build. Was a great experience... learned a ton... but found out that building a home isn't as complex as one would think... but jumping through the red tape of permits and county bureaucracy (aka... bureau-crazy) is the real thing that makes building a home challenging....lol
Fellow Arizonian here, great work! Your videos are structured well, easy to watch, and that trailer is going to be far better than anything you can buy off a lot.
Dude! Looks awesome! Missed seeing your notifications. Hope to see more soon,
Thanks John! I hope to get more videos up as soon as I can so you can have more notifications ;)
Joe< excellent work! by far the most boss DIY Camper trailer I've seen so far and Ive been looking at thousands literally. You are very professional and meticulous with your craft yet thrifty and frugal as well as Just plain down to earth and No nonsense. Love your video! will definitely be taking notes and referring as I build my own project.
Nice Trailer..
where did you buy it?
just kidding
Good Job
LOL
Rover101 from the homesteadonomics general store 😉
wish i had a general store like this in Lachine Québec ;-)
I wish you had a general store! I think I have suggested that more than a few times!
I don't speak English, I hope the translator helps. It is really incredible and wonderful, what he has achieved. I characterize myself for performing multiple tasks and I admire their incredible dedication and work. Greetings from Uruguay
Yo Joe, your travel trailer is lookin incredible buddy!!! 👍👍. You could always put your logo on the side of the trailer. Just a thought..
You ARE a one man construction crew my friend! You're doing a fantastic job. ☆Jay 😀👍👍
I agree. The logo would look great on there!
Hey Jay! Thanks buddy!! I'm currently trying to decide whether I'll have it on the side or back... or both. I don't want to over do it but I think it would look cool! Just need to find the right logo outfit that can make one that is really UV resistant. From my research most all the decal places 'say' their decals are UV resistant but when I see them on vehicles, some look great and some look sun burnt... defintiely dont want the logo getting all faded or burnt after a year in our weather...lol
homesteadonomics a shop that does wraps in your area should be able to do that.
Silver Grizzly homesteadonomics well another tidbit for those nomading or just cargo safety, put something on them. People don't trust nondescript vehicles and they garner much curiosity. I personally wonder what's going on and make a point of watching and avoiding any vehicle I can be snatched into. It doesn't matter what it says, people just register some association and feel less threatened resulting in loss of interest. You could write "Grandma eats butt" and they'll assume it's a bakery delivery van or something akin..😏 It's our messed up society but IMPORTANT for many reasons.. God bless
Dormitorio ambulante
I would save the interior space and do an outdoor shower. Looking great.
The expanding foam was a great idea 👍👍
Класс молодчина ..... лайк
EXCELLENT CRAFTSMANSHIP BROTHER! I will be building a tiny home using a cargo trailer. You’ve given me many good insights to the process. 🙏🏼 thank you.
That’s crazy. I stumbled across this build the day after making a sketch of what I would like to build for me and my family. Turns out the overall design is very similar! Hopefully I’ll be able to use this as a guide when my build jumps off. Thanks!
Two thumbs up! I love the attention to detail. Great work Joe!
Thanks Jim! Details aren't always my strong suit but being that this thing will be on the road and subject to all sorts of weather I really want to make sure its right the first time :D
I just re-watched this video. One of my favorites. The amount of progress shown in this one is amazing, and everything is done so well.
Damn, that is turning out nice! Looks like a professional trailer shop built it!
thanks Mike!!
That project is looking very sharp my friend. Great work.
Thanks Jerry!
Are we having fun yet?? Trailer looks sweet , happy trails as you all say in the US of A !!
Thanks Gary! Yes, lots of fun... but also lots of tired...lol... can't wait to take it out on the road :D
Excellent workmanship, thank you!
thank you Scott!
I would consider using Vulkem 116 caulk for the wall/fender transition. It has a nice texture, waterproof, flexible. Its being used a lot by the Airstream crowd.
Great Job on your Made from Scratch Travel Trailer!!! I just ordered my tee-shirt for your project and I’m excited to get it. I’m doing a build as well, but starting with a pre-made all aluminum trailer 7X14 Vnose and excited to get started on it. Thank you for sharing your adventure and skills.
Awesome Les! I'd love to hear what you do to it. Have you heard of tnttt.com? its a teardrop/tiny travel trailer forum and lots of great ideas in there. A lot of folks have done the cargo conversions and there are some really cool ideas for them there :)
homesteadonomics I have heard of the tntt.com and know a few people with some very nice little teardrop trailers. They are very nice and have some very neat ideas implemented in them. Love all the ideas out there and finding them for consideration and my build!! Thank you so much and again I wish you the very best with build and the best for you and your family!!
Very nice project. Keep up the great work
thanks so much Colin!
The foam probably helped to add a ton of rigidity to the structure too.
Everything you do is top notch... and then there's the wiring. LOL I would be glad to donate some time to your future projects and help with wiring if you're open to it.
Just perfect!Beautifull and solid . And you show that we can make our things ourselves with less off the mass production.At least thats what i'm convinced off.Grtz Belgium
You should add a receiver to the back so you can throw a Cargo Carrier on it. You don't always have to use it but when you do need the extra room it'll be handy.
I have seen others do that and it is a really good idea for sure :D
Just wht i wished to see..... great job...impressed
thanks for checking it out :)
This looks professional done by a trailer company 😲 amazing, 👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾here in Kenya I have been watching with family the rain water harvesting project video. You have new subscribers here. Thank you 🙏
thanks!! and awesome you got your family watching too! More rainwater harvesting in the works ;)
What an awesome project.
thanks Aaron!
Those wheel wells will make some nice cubby holes / storage space.. NO WASTED SPACE...
very nice. amazed to see that exterior sidings can be done with tapes!
Молодец, отличная работа, много труда вложил.👍💪
very nice, can't wait to see the next video !
Thank you Claude! Much appreciate sir :)
Looking sharp Joe. 👍🏻👊🏻💥
thanks Wayne!
Omigosh! I cheered when I saw that the trailer lights worked. I guess I'm a bit of a goober. 🙃
I think a third brake light would be safer, and yellow light for the blinkers and red for braking and normal light
MauriceNL it’ll be getting another brake for sure 😀👍
NICE. The trailer is looking great Joe! I want to make such a trailer on my own.
It might be ready for deer season! !! GREAT JOB!!!! I like it make sure you put a AC unit on it.
haha.. I sure hope so... can't wait to use it versus just working on it! :)
Te felicito. Este es un buen proyecto que llevaste acabo muy bien. Excelente
So awesome! So fun to see, can't wait for next vid in the series! Really nice work!
Nice craftsmanship!
I hope you insulated your floor.
The rest of the build looks spot on, good job sir!
Yay finally it felt like forever to get this vid
haha.. you're telling me... it felt like forever to get it ready... everytime I thought about the next step there were two more little things I needed to do before that step...lol... big learning curve building this :D
Dude, how about a tire with a dense foam donut with a round outer surface that has a notch towards the wheel hub where you place a Kevlar inner tube filled with nitrogen that when inflated fills the notch in the dense foam pushing it outwards to make the tire become ridged. You now have a trailer tire that can take nails and sharp rocks. No worries about having a flat on your trailer. 😊😉
now that would be the kind of tire to have for sure!!
At least right now your top isn't leaking like mine is. We didn't know it up a couple of kids got mad @ my daughter & took an axe to the roof. Now we have to replace EVERYTHING CEILING, LIGHT FIXTURES, CABINETS, & WALLS. I'm just sick about the whole thing.
We might as well stripe it & start all over. The stove, sink, bathroom things are all ok.
Would you like to help some disabled folks from Missouri out? Let me know, I don't care if you video tape the whole thing. We don't have much. But I can make a mean chicken & noodle & pie... lol... jk...
Your doing a great job. You should be proud,
Chris from Missouri
oh wow! that stinks... sounds like those kids are missing parents... and if they have parents then those parents are missing a good pair of boots to give those kids a good kick in the..... lol... well you know ;)
anyways, sorry to hear about that. Really sad that people do that kind of thing. I'm not sure my wife will let me work on another trailer project ones this one is done. But can I still stop by for the chicken noodle and pie? ;)
Wishing you guys the best!
joe
homesteadonomics door is always open.. But you do have to give me about 4 hours notice, bc that's how long I cook my chicken down for. You can't rush good chicken & noodles. All hand raised & homemade noodles. But I'll go get a good pie while the chicken is making the best stock in MO. I'll even butcher the chicken from the back yard. No growth hormones @ this house... lol... or antibiotics. It's FRESH!!!.... I'm only 1/2 mile from the airport to.
I will ask you to do one thing I had to do as a child grown up when we killed my grandparents chickens & that's pluck them. Oh I hated that job & it stunk... lol... But I have to take on the other jobs they done. Kill, butcher, & freeze the chickens.
But like I said Doors always open. Who knows after I tell your wife are 2 very sad stories, she might say yes to help us... lol...
It's all good exspecily the fried chicken. Yum yum...
Toungue box to hold 2ea 27 series batteries. And you know the solar part. Sure its more weight the advantage is more battery/time between solar recharge. I have tried 24 series.
Good work👍👍👍
I would put your daughters bed above yours. Then you could make a wall of cabinet's for storage. Thanks for sharing
haha... it's funny you say that because that's likely what will happen.. she wants a little bunk above our feet area... but I'll still have the front bed for when she gets older :)
Other idea would be to use an atmospheric water generator inside a camper to help with condensation from cooking bathing and breathing while generating fresh drinking water by passing generated water through a filter system. Or just to use to wash dishes and shower with.
ok this one is definitely interesting and sounds like my brain can follow a bit ;)
ps... great ideas.. thanks!
Hi good work !! Like from siberia 👍👍👍
The tape you were using for the wiring the metal tape that is butyl if it's got a rubbery backing on the tape
If your gonna put a bumber on it you should just box it in for storing hoses so there not just thrown somwhere and put a couple propane tanks up front
Hola precioso trabajo Saludos desde cartago Costa Rica saludes pura vida
отличная работа
благодаря :)
Love this build! You'll be happy with that R-rating for the insulation down here. Let me know if you ever need a hand.
Thanks Andrew! You are welcome to swing by for a coke if you're out on patrol :) Just send me a message so I can clean this pig sty up...lol
When will the next video come out ? Can’t wait!!!
oh man... that'll be at least a month for the next trailer vid... next up is most likely some rainwater harvesting projects I'm working on :)
Good work man
Nice Progress
thanks Chevy!
Hey Joe! When this project is finished will you give us your numbers as far as what you spent on materials and see if it’s worth it to build your own vs. just buying a trailer from a dealer?
Stuff Seth Makes hey Seth....I plan to talk about that in a questions video. An overview, but probably won’t go into super fine details because I’m not that organized...haha but I can already tell you this will be way cheaper than a new trailer but the same or probably more expensive than a used one
great job though I think you could of used a smaller square tubing for the sides. I kinda have an idea what you mean just I built a patio for my parent. kinda in a forrest area so I did little welding and very little grinding after the frame and platform was up used railing a scrolled work in between the banister. Its still standing after 20 years unlike wood just kkep the metal painted with weather white paint and all is good..
Very nice
Молодец! Здорово получилось.
Amazing good job !!!!
very good
Hey have you ever talked about the process of finding homestead land and how you purchased? I'm retiring in a few years and I'm starting to look around for some land :)
Professor Jedi I have but not really anytime soon...maybe I’ll tan about that in a future QA video 👍😀
Você é um excelente profissional meus parabéns 😁
great job bro..i m jealous..
Hey everyone put that tape in the fridge so it stiffens and isn't so tacky and flexible but be quick.
yep.. that's where mine was until just before adding it to the windows :)
Excellent job !! so to cap off for edge and overlap sheet trimming you used... .. .
1. VHB... (very high bond tape) for attaching Alum panels.
2. Butyl tape for corner seems. Then coverd with aluminum trim.
3. VHB 4in. Wide rubber tape for roof Seems... 100% H2O Proof.
4. Sealant tape for corners silver very sticky tape ?? (What was that Please)
Also why did you not use the pink foam insulation it is closed cell stuff. the stuff you are using can get soaked if H2o penetrates the shell.. just in case.
Lastly for all you on the cheap like me you can get cheap windows of different dimensions if you look up chicken coop/dog house/play house windows. ....
(Not as wind/weatherproof I'm guessing but may fit the bill... look up shed-windows) ... Been gathering stuff for a couple years now for my build and will probably metal frame like you.
I will make high enough to stand on knees and sit just comfortably. 7ft W x 5'H. x 10 L. with Shower, (Have to have one !) Got a hold of some 1/16in siding (Heavy ! and over kill but free.) and steel for trailer frame overkill also, but OK with that.
You've gone beyond what's necessary but fantastic job !!! Thanks for sharing.
Hello, sir. I am enjoying your videos immensely. However, I haven't been able to find a video on a solar setup for running house A/C. Could you refer me to one in your play list, please?
Question when its all said and done will it cost you more or less than just buying one? You are one great craftsman though
Thanks! the quick answer is most likely this... will be way cheaper than a new one ... but likely the same or more than a used one.. But I enjoy the process and making something with my hands...so I'll likely enjoy it way more :D
Use flush rivits before insulation goes in.
A diesel heater would compliment this nicely. They are dirt cheap to run.
Hello my friend, excellent work, I am from Mexico, please could you give me the names the different tape do you used in this project, also please give the insulate name?
Where you shopped the the next accesories, the windos, the door?
Regards from Mexico, excellent work my friend.
I like it
Cool project where did you buy the back window we trying modify a utility trailer into a camping trailer
Rooftop looks perfect for a few solar panels?
Hi there, love your work! hey tell me...are the upper side cladding panels over lapping the lower panels? looking at your vid its hard to tell if they are butted or over lapped.... cheers!
@10 sec. I'm in, don't make me regret it, let's go...lol
hope you didn't regret it :)
homesteadonomics I don't even remember I'm researching so much but I think I went on a sealer search because of you. Don't use silicone, use some marine grade 3MM or something flexible(Proflex or other). Best tip applying sealant, mask it off and remove while tacky, perfect.
OH MY GOSH! I'm watching now and I went in search of how to cover and semi protect corners, you just did it, love! I ended up in flashing and got bored then back to houseboat structures.. THANKS, gotta watch again...👍👍
Hey Bud, any ideas on the weight at this point? :)
Great job, thanks for sharing!!!
BudNixon shooting for about 2200-2400lbs...but I’ll just have to wait an see 😉
Simply what an amazing job!! All the way simply amazing!!.. we are just at the 3rd video, yet doing something this, and this proficient will be our goal one day. So we cannot help but to ask how long it took you? And budget wise?
I love the build! Would it be possible to find out where you were able to obtain the door?
I've been looking (and probably missed you mentioning it in a past video), but where did you buy your hat?? I saw in another video that you had a few of them. Awesome!
Collin hi Colin...I’ve gotten them from oth eBay and Amazon...just an unstructured, low profile...I think the brand I got most was ‘mega cap’. In some sort of brown or tan...lol....they all turn about the same color after a few months of sweat😂
Sometimes.... after watching these videos... I say “fuck that! I’ll just buy one!”
Muy bueno!
it's last so it might be posted somewhere already, but approx. what was the cost & on a level from 1-10 what was the craftsmanship level, EZ 1, 10 being advanced skills needed. Thank you in advance.
Hi Robin,
I'll speak to the costs when I'm closer to being done with it... probably in a QA video. As to the skill level... most of the items aren't really too difficult... but the welding portion you'd want to have a bit of experience on that :)
Espetacular os vídeos. Parabéns! Obs: Estava pesquisando sobre Sahuarita no maps e lá aparece um hotel chamado Vagabond Inn. Já tenho lugar pra ficar... rachei de rir kkkk
that's just down the road about 15 miles... which is about as close as town is to me ;)
I forgot to explain that "vagabond" in very similar to "vagabundo", a portuguese word that means a guy who doesn't like job but just join relax... Congratulation to your Trailer, come to visit us in Rio when finished! I will try to join the T-Shirt campaign right now...Sorte!
Dude, Design a small solar vacuum tube water heater system retrofited to super heat a gallium alloy. Place insulated pipes and use an electromagnetic pump to pump super heated gallium alloy through a copper heat exchange coil inverted inside an insulated water tank. Placed above the main galluim resivor so the gallium alloy can drain back out of all the pipes ounce the sun go's down. Then you could even circulate the super heated gallium alloy through thermal electric generators to charge up an organic carbon power cell bank. You might be able to use a large Peltier module to rig up an air conditioning system and even operate a refrigerator off the system during the day then off your organic carbon power cell bank at night. 😯😊😉
whoah! now that might be a bit past my brain power to figure out... or at least a bit heavier type of project than I can add to it ;)
Did you purchase plans for this trailer or design it yourself? Looks great!
Great work Joe!. Look forward to the final updates as you begin to finish up the inside.
Can I ask which dust mask you're using in these videos? The orange-ish one.
Tnx. - Dan
Hi! Great job , how Is the trailer weight
Awesome work. How much did this cost?