Utility Toy Hauler Trailer Conversion - Haulina
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มี.ค. 2022
- I have taken a lot of time to build out this 16' x 7' x 7', V- Nose, Tandem, Aluminum skin trailer. Many of you on TH-cam have been my inspiration. I want to in particular thank Daniel Mid, John Talbert, and Bill Ellison for sharing their great ideas and being straight forward on how they would do it different. Joel Reed at Reed Trailer Sales in Omaha, Nebraska sold me a great trailer in April of 2021 and it has taken me nearly a year to get it to what you see in the video today. First I had to remove the floor and install all the tanks and plumbing for the tanks. I also installed heaters on the tanks for colder weather. Four windows were cut in and the solar system was installed. The 1,400 watts of solar panels on the roof took a lot of time to secure and the Growatt panel and 48V, 272 amp hour lithium 16 cell battery that weighs nearly 200 lbs was installed over the axles. I have 40 gallons of fresh water and 35 gallons of gray water storage. The entire trailer has excellent insulation all around the envelope. The mini split condensing unit was installed on the extended tongue and line set runs under the elevated floor in the bathroom. This is my first TH-cam video - I will be happy to show much more but wanted to know first if you find this interesting. Thanks for taking the time to check out the build. My lovely wife named the trailer "Haulina"
Very nicely done. I would probably add another camera to the right side of the V-nose looking down at my turning limits as viewed in the tow vehicle to make sure I didn't damage my tongue mounted stuff when turning or backing.
Great job Jim!!
Thanks, @dgc
Good job / I work as a Remodeling Contractor here in Tenn. / am starting my flatbed trailer into a camper trailer project this summer. You did a real good job on yours and thanks for video.
Your plan to use a flatbed trailer will give you more latitude on your build - I think it is a great idea. The only downside is the complexity of build & additional time. You have the potential to have a lot more usable space. We each work with our strengths - I’m not talented as a welder or builder. Enjoy your build 👍🏼.
I like the dual use of cargo and living space. There are many of hours of planning, designing, and building from what we see now and an empty cargo trailer. Thank you.
Thanks hfarms- yes, and it has been nice to still be able to use it as a limited cargo trailer. I needed to move several boxes - I just cranked up the bed and where I would have put the motorcycle - I loaded it up with boxes.
Beautiful craftsmanship.
Thank you very much!
What a great build. I just went outside and spit on mine lol. I would love to see a video on the bed details and it working. Thank you.
Thanks, Ken. Like I said in my first video - each one needs to build their own project for their needs. I have had years of construction experience and with all the children now adults - I have more time and finances to do things I could not do when I was younger. I have a lot of photos and info on the bed build - it will take some time to put it together - but I will work on it. If my wife & I were younger I would have gone with the gas struts but we can’t be climbing up high to get in & out. Thanks again for your kind words.
@@coachgym yes nice build, I am eager to see how you installed the bed lift system and how it operates also
Very good job sir
Thanks, Lance !
Really nice work.
Thanks, Tom Olofsson - I made a significant change to the trailer -installed an electric water heater. I was able to change the front of the unit - got rid of a couple of boxes & it looks much better. Hope to publish a new video soon on the changes.
@@coachgym I look forward to it.
One of the best electrical jobs Ive seen so far job well done.
Thanks, it worked out well keeping the 120v receptacles off the outside walls to have a better insulated envelope but this was my first build - there are things I might have done differently- my budget was not as tight as other projects in my younger days as the “kids” are all out of college & paying their own bills 👍🏼. I am amazed how costs have gone up since I completed this build.
@@coachgym Being an Electrical man myself we improve as we go There are always improvements to make even after I finish a job I go back and do it over again to make sure its better. I'm retired out of Kansas.
My daughter & her husband are MD’s in Wichita- I like your Kansas!
@@coachgym I lived in Leavenworth for 7 years but I was raised in Illinois. I bet you're mighty proud to have a daughter who's a Doctor. Wichita is a nice place to raise a family I wish your daughter and son-in-law the very best.
@@coachgym All of my kids are married and have children as well but I cant spend one day without my grandson he's the heart of my soul. Grandkids are truly a blessing. Ive noticed that the cost of living is getting really high stateside so allot of us oldtimers are moving to Mexico where medicine and rent is really reasonable there's about 3 million Ex-Pats living in Mexico these days and I don't blame them. The politicians in DC don't give a hoot about the working class . Life is good and we can make better as we go.
Excellent craftsmanship, Pastor Jim! You've done an outstanding job on this project. A job well done!
Thank you, Pastor Steve!
Really great build out!!!!
Thanks, Our not so perfect life. I’m with you too on the “not so perfect but” - sure thankful “that not so perfect” Red head married me 46 years ago. I would often tell the children it was her “few imperfections” that made her available to me.
Very well done! Thank you for sharing
Thank you, Steven Tackett
Wow wow wow what attention to detail. This is so impressive.
Thank you, Larry. It has been a labor of love. I suppose if it were not for the whole “Covid” thing I would not have done it. It was a good project when I could not do much of anything else. We are just starting to enjoy it. I’m installing one of the “Chinese diesel heaters” in it now - hopefully you will be able to see the progress on that soon. Thanks, again, Jim
very nice job
Thanks, Monte
Like it? I love it! Nice job for sure. I like the spare tire locations. The solar is awesome. Such a clean, clean, clean build.
What did you do to the floor? Is it painted?
Dear Tiny - we have a Habitat For Humanity Restores outlet that I check out - just walk thru and see if anything will fit my needs. They had this high priced rubber flooring by Nora - a German Flooring manufacturer that primarily sells commercial in the US. I guess Home Depot donated it when it sat on their floor too long. It was a large roll and priced at $400.00 - that was too much for me but! 1/2 price sale came along! I have enough for another trailer. It is really nice. My wife said - why don’t you put it on the kitchen counter top - and I did! Then I found some trim - I’m really happy with it. Thanks for asking, Jim
Nice find. I’ve been debating flooring types and have arrived at a one piece floor like this. Then just rugs wherever needed/wanted that can be shook out and discarded and replaced when needed easily.
Nice job.
Thank you, Stupid Plumbing!
Mr. Cassidy your Cargo Trailer conversion shows your craftsmanship as well as building a complete 4 season Toy hauler! The using of the semi truck load holders for you bed is a genius idea! The using of the cut out from your window installation is also impressive as the overall solar/electric is outstanding. Using the front of your trailer for waste water is also a good use of space! The gold color is also an excellent choice! Thanks for sharing Mr. Cassidy.
Thanks, JC - it was nice to have a project to focus on for the last year. Your words are very kind.
Jim...Your cargo trailer conversion has put the camper manufacturers to shames...If I didn't know it was built DIY...I would have said it was factory built...Your skills are not of planet Earth 🙃 Love it!!! ✨
Thanks, Nature, you are very kind.
Looks amazing! Your attention to detail is inspiring. Glad I could play a small part.
You were a great help - just went outside to check - a little cloudy but I’m pulling in 18.5 amps & the split system AC is set at 71 degrees - nice and cool in the trailer. The Growatt is working great!
She is lovely. Great workmanship and info. Thank you.
Thank you, BJ - this was a good project for me - still learning.
Very nice enjoyed your video and ideas for my second trailer.won’t get to start until next year.
Probably a good idea to wait on a start date - lumber prices are lower now than a few months ago.
Definitely one of the nicest builds I've seen. Might have to pick your brain in the future, Thanks for sharing. God bless.
Thanks, M Borski. Yes, no problem asking questions. I have answered, I think, everything folks have ask and I would ask that you look through the many questions asked & answered. I’ve got 13 videos on different aspects of “Haulina” and I’m making more as I do have additional footage of the build. It really was a fun thing for me to build.
So much craftsmanship and creativity - well done! Looking forward to seeing more videos of the process.
Thank You Amy! One of my favorite daughters is named Amy! Appreciate your kind comment.
Outstanding Jim! Great use of the V-nose space! Tons of solar as well. I would say perfect. Thank you for sharing!
Thank You, Mur Diesel. FYI I’m an old diesel nut. I’ve had Mercedes diesels for 50 years. I have a 300 TD, 1985 jewel now .
@@coachgym oh hell yeah they will run forever. My cousin upcycled and built out his 16x7 v-nose. I just got a 2007 Starcraft Pine Mountain Roadstar to put on my Ram Cummins. Can't wait to get home and run around. Freedom is a great thing.
Great job!
Thanks, John Henry. I’m making a few upgrades but it has been a fun project.
This trailer looks so cool! I love all the details to make it functional and homey.
I sure appreciate your nice comment. Thanks!
I haven't even watched the whole video yet, but I think it looks fantastic. Amazing! 😱
Thanks, Boba - I’m afraid I need to work on presentation skills but I do hope others will learn some new ideas - I sure have learned a lot from others on TH-cam.
@@coachgym your presentation skills are good, and the info straight forward, I definitely found it to be quite interesting. 🤔
This build is amazing!!! Beautiful work!
Thank you, Dale! We are starting to enjoy it. My adult children use it as another bedroom when they visit. Not bad as a “dog house” for me either! 😆🤣
Super clean build. I love it.
Thanks, Accretian!
Awesome job. Would love to see the build videos!
Thanks, Brendan. This other video is a good overview of the construction:
th-cam.com/video/0HUZhIz7AMQ/w-d-xo.html
Nice job. A labor of love!
Truly was - now, hopefully we can enjoy with our grandchildren. Thanks!
Wow! Very well done- one of the best I've seen!
Thanks, SecurityisaMyth - the solar was not cheap but it has been great. I’ve made a few changes over the last two years, but not much. Major change in the last month was going to electric on the water heating & cleaning up the front of the trailer. Check it out : youtube.com/@coachgym
Very cool! You did a great job!
Thanks, Chance von Freund - I appreciate your kind comment. We have not had many opportunities to take it out but we are on a trip now & everything is working great. Have not plugged it in for a few days and the battery is at 85%. Using the microwave for cooking has not been a problem.
Outstanding Work and Presentation!
Thanks, Roy. I’m more a mechanical guy - thankful my wife had input on the finishes. She has good taste in everything but men, and I’m thankful for that too!
This is a really nice build! I love the attention to detail on the systems. The solar mounting well thought out and solid.
Thank you, DT. It really did take a long time to install the unistrut. It will be interesting to see how the sealants will do over time.
Amazing work! Thank you for sharing what you've done.
Thanks, MrHypNomadic - I hope I can enjoy more time in Haulina - and in some areas with cooler temps. I took a lot of time with the many layers of insulation & with the temperature at 106 today - it is a good thing. I’ve not plugged it in yet and the mini split is keeping it at 78 degrees. It has been fun to go out and enjoy it in my back years but I’m ready for some mountains!
Very nice and clean looking. 👌
Thanks, Todd
this trailer is absolutely gorgeous
Thanks, HankTheTank - we are starting to actually enjoy it. Our trips are closer to home with the higher gas prices but it is good to visit areas close by.
Looks great Jim! Well done!
Thanks, Mark! Your just starting to build a few masterpieces!
Wow! Unbelievable build. You, sir are a genius! Very detailed and also very beautiful!
Thanks, John. It sure did not happen over night and I had to do things over some but I am thankful.
Great job Jim! Awesome looking trailer!
Thanks, NexGen!
Good job!
Thank you, Freddybtrucking!
Wow! Professional job. Well done
Thanks, Danny - I just filmed today with a wide angle lens showing the ramp open & bed up - I hope this gets more subscribers.
Awesome build.
Thanks, Jaykaywest!
Well done sir! I love that body style Camry too. I think it's the best looking one.
Thanks! Yea, the 2011 is the last year of that body for the Camry - it is a great car. I change the oil every 5.0k and it still runs like new at 152.0k. I purchased the last year of the V 8 tundra, 2021 & I’ve got the last year of the 123 300 D mercedes - buy the right stuff & take care of it - it works! Thanks again 👍.
Beautiful job!
Thank you, @michaelmitchell9612 - it was a labor of love. My lovely wife & I took two of the grand children on a 1,500 mile excursion to Balmorhea & the Davis Mountains in West Texas - Haulina worked great with the hammocks for the kids. We sure needed that split system AC!
Wow Great Job Pastore 👏 👍
Thank you, Rozzell - it gives me joy that you like my work.
well done! very clean and well thought out.
Thanks, Jack! So many good ideas from other TH-camrs. I’d do a few things different but we have been pretty happy with the build. Sure thankful I took the extra time with the layers of insulation & the solar panels mounted on the 1 5/8” unistrut helps to keep 90% of the roof shielded from the direct sun with the air gap.
The best one I have ever seen done clean work.
Thank You, Freedom Fighter! Very kind of you to say.
Great Job Jim, thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Don
Totally awesome great job 👏 love it
Thanks, Libra Man
That is super clean. Very nice build!
Thanks! It has been a fun build.
Thank you so much for your great video ! Im about to work on one myself ! Its very encouraging to see nice folks like you sharing ideads and helping out others. Thanks again...God Bless my friend !
Thanks, Kenneth. I was hesitant to post my videos - they are pretty basic but I do think folks have benefited and I know I’ve learned from comments they make. Good luck with your build. These campers are tough to build because everything is so tight- many things I had to redo but I am thankful with the finished product - Oh, it really is never finished! 🤣😂
Wonderful job. Neat, organized. Clean lines. Have fun.
Thank you Bonnie. I’m so thankful for my Wife’s good eye for color.
great build hope to see more
Thanks - my daughter in New York City will have to teach me how to do some of the still videos with audio but thank you very much.
Hey looks great!! Love it. Look forward to watching your follow up videos
Thanks again Daniel. Now that I have done a follow up construction video and am starting to learn the iMovie software I realize how much time all of the really good TH-cam creators, like you, have to take a lot of time with the channel. That lifted floor idea in the front really make my build work!
You have done a great job thank you for sharing
Thanks, Laura - it has been a good project & one I’m still enjoying as I make a few improvements. Good thing the children are all grown - this has not been a cheap hobby. I am hoping I’ll be able to spend time with the grandchildren in it - then it will “pay off”!
This is an absolutely beautiful build, and awesome setup, done by a gentleman who is definitely a Craftsman! And your video is extremely well done as well! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks, Danny. Your comments are very kind. It was a labor of love. The whole Covid thing caused me to consider the build I could do at home. Now gas prices have me using it closer to home but I’m finding places closer by that are nice. Trips to the far West will need to wait.
Wow! Well done sir! Great attention to detail and just an outstanding labor of love! You can see you put your heart into this! Congrats on finishing your build!
Thanks W.O.B. - it has been fun to share with others and get comments & suggestions. Thanks, again.
Very well done, thank you for sharing
Thanks for commenting, Andrew
Excellent workmanship!
Thank you, Linda.
Incredible ! NICE> clean design. Well done.
Thanks, Crazywisdom2!
Wow great job on the trailer. It definitely looks awesome and love that it is solar ran.
Thanks, Terry. One of my daughters is now a Petersen - great name. It will be interesting to see how those panels last with the movement down the road. I’m told they will take some hail - here in Texas they will get it.
That is truly impressive! Nice work!
Thanks, Moonzy11!
WOW…..nicely done
Thanks, Thomas
I would love to see the build process. Thank you
Thanks, Mike. Yes, I have 11 videos on Haulina - hopefully they are informative. Here is one of my early video - I have others with info on bed build, solar, etc
th-cam.com/video/0HUZhIz7AMQ/w-d-xo.html
Great job
Thanks, Macs Vacs - I’m happy so many folks like it. It really turned out better than I imagined.
I like it, good job!
Thanks, Downhill!
Very Nice Sir. A Helluva Lot In Ther, 'bout Everything One Would Need. Much Appreciated.💯🤙😶✌️🇺🇸
Thanks, Robert Z Yes, much more comfortable than the tent I have on the back of my motorcycle - but that is nice too. 👍🛵🏕
You’ve really executed so many great ideas very well. Very inspirational. 😊
Thanks so much! Izh3131
Wow I got some great ideas. You did a great job 👏
Thanks, Mario!
Well built!
Thanks, YYL - it has been a fun project.
Nice work! Well done!
Thank you, Don
really nice build, that is a awesome wiring in that cabinet. truly a awesome build. thx for sharing it
Thank you, Dirty Harry!
Love it, good job!
Thank you, Diane.
So clean and sharp
Thank You! My lovely wife selected colors - I’m afraid I would have gone with more natural wood & it would have been too dark. I listened…this time 😎.
Well done! I have a similar size trailer. No work done to it yet but you've contributed to the TH-cam library of conversions that'll help others like myself who plan on building their conversions so we can incorporate evolving ideas. Thanks for sharing your finished product.
Thanks, Joe. Yes, you are right as I would not have been able to complete this without many fine examples and the folks before me saying, “Now I would do this differently”. Having the longer tongue, straight axels, larger capacity gray water, and many other suggestions. Thanks again, Jim
Amazing work. To own something like this would be my dream.
Thanks, NK Bobcat! With the air conditioning working off the solar & sunny days - I am now using it as my workshop. I never had AC in my shop - this is great!
Very nice looking good.
Thank you, Debbie
Your trailer looks very nice. I think you did a very good job.
Thank you, DR!
Very nice!
Thanks!
Great video of a great project. I look forward sharing it with you on our upcoming trip to the F1 race in Austin! Congratulations!
Thank you Charley
Good job
Thanks, Bobby!
What an incredible build. 👏 congratulations on a job well done. I'm sure you and your family will be enjoying this for many years..
It also is great motivation to see how people can build something and how we can find inspiration from other youtubers.
Thanks Living-working Outside the box. We are starting to enjoy it & the solar aspect has been a blast. It was not a cheap part of the build and with the higher costs for batteries- the cost just keeps going up. The solar panels were probably the cheapest part. All the Unistrut & fasteners were pricy & very time consuming to install. And all that had to be complete before I could put any of the finishes on the inside. I went from taking out the floor and doing all the work under the trailer to completing everything on the roof before I did anything else - no wonder it took a year of work - nights & weekends. 🤷🏼♂️
I love everything about these trailers except for the ground clearance
Thanks, James - yes, that is why I asked for the straight axles. I have purchased the Dexter flip kit that would give me 5” more than the 10” I now have. It is also the reason I did the “step up” for the bathroom in the V nose - that allowed the gray water tank to stay level with the structural members of the trailer. I’ve tried to keep it off the ground 🤷🏼♂️.
Nice build
Thanks, Donita - I’m thankful others have enjoyed Haulina.
That looks great! Well made
Thanks, Peachez your sweet name brings a smile to my face - my lovely wife’s grandma name is Peaches!
@@coachgym thank you!
Very nicely done. Impressive. Would love to live full time on the road in something like this.
Thank you, John
Really great work.
Thanks, Pilot reel! I am ready to enjoy it!
Fantastic, one of the best I've seen. Bed gives great versatility. Love the solar set up. Might suggest a through port on the exterior for plugging in outboard portable folding panels for those times you may be under tree cover or other shade. Excellent build, enjoy it.
Bkanegson - Wow, that is a good idea! So often the camp sites are tree covered - that is what people want - but I would rather have the open sky. Yes, that will be an easy upgrade. Thanks for your insight 👍
Very nice build! Thanks for sharing. Kc
Thanks, KC
You did a beautiful build on this enclosed trailer…we have one too. Peace and Blessings
Thank you, @chirogirl67550 - “Haulina” has been fun to use on trips & I’ve used it to move items as a utility trailer.
I built a solar system much like yours and use a mini split heat pump and I also put electric heat in the floor. In good sun I can run the a/c or the heat pump and floor heat all day with no problems. In cold weather I get the trailer warm during the day and then turn both heat systems to low and get through the entire night with no issues. It's been amazing. Awesome job you've done.
Thank you, John. Yes, you understand what goes into a build like this - it took more time and money then I thought but I’m enjoying it more than I thought. In my tight back yard I could not maneuver it without the Trax trailer dolly. I like the Chinese diesel heater - I installed it for winter use when solar production is lower - I have videos on the diesel heater install and the dolly. What supplemental heat did you use for the floor when not using the heat pump?
@@coachgym I used the electric wire panels that run on 120v. If you get the floor warm while the sun is shinning it stays warm all night on 55-60 Degree setting and does not use much power. Now I do have the floor insulated with 2" foam boards with the refelctive side towards the inside of the trailer. Rather than use a diesel heater I opted to bring a portable generator if were going into severe cold weather that way I could also charge the batteries if needed.
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I would like to see your build too.
@@johntatman9168
I would like to see your build too.
@@gregpaul2019 I would love to send you some pics but I'm not very tech savvy. If you can tell me how to do it and what you would like to see.
Wow, Jim, it’s a masterpiece, when can I borrow it? 🤣 You know better than that. Congrats and enjoy!
Thanks, Pastor Jeff
Looks good
Thanks, Winston
Beautiful rig. Love your trailer. I'd really like to see video on your solar panel install. I'm in the process of building out my trailer. Much appreciated Pastor Jim.
Great suggestion! Caroline, this is one of the next iMovies I plan to make. the Solar really needs to be done or at least very well planned before anything above the floor. It was the very next thing I worked on after installing the tanks - hopefully you will review that video. The fastening system for the panels, I thought, really needed to fasten through the structural members of the top of the trailer. Using the exceptional Dicor 501LSW-1 self leveling lap sealant after placing the Dicor BT-1834-1 Butyl Seal Tape between all the Unistrut and the roof of the trailer is the key. I'll try to get that done in the next week or two. Thanks again for watching.
I love the build, so well made and so spacious. I loved the idea of the bins instead of drawers, that is genius.
I am your new subscriber.
Thank you, Liz! Sometimes our weaknesses bring out strength in another area.
Thank you 🎉❤
Appreciate it, Great one!
Completely Awesome!!!!
Thanks, Krislynch - it has been a fun project
Glad to see the unistrut on roof.
Thanks, gregjonesdfw- yes, I used what I knew would work. The solar industry may have an easier way to mount them but when I’m going down the road 70 mph & the wind is high - I have a great deal of confidence. I appreciate you taking a look.