Cargo Trailer Camper Conversion. Cabin, Tiny house
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- Cargo trailer camper conversion, build. Chinese diesel heater, Electrical, Cabinets, Solar, Solar panels, Solar panel mounting, Solar charge controller, insulation, 110 shore power hookup, Maxxair fan, Spare tire bracket and more.
I show you how we built our 6'x12' enclosed cargo trailer camper. Come on along as I walk you around this awesome cargo trailer camper conversion, you will see what we did and how we built our trailer top to bottom. This build out was a fun adventure for us and I look forward to sharing it with you. After watching you will be inspired to build one of your own. Build your camper trailer and use it as a weekend camper, cabin, a tiny home on wheels and a small toy hauler. Let the adventure begin.
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BEAUTIFUL BUILD 💪❤ Thank you ! for sharing...
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@@explorer867 Just SUBd and will do !
Perfect layout for us being able to travel with ATV and kayaks stored inside. Also can be used for other covered trailer hauling needs. Simple, affordable, and practical. We spend 90% of our free time travelling outdoors and do not need or want luxury in our trailer. I would add an awning and feel right at home. Thanks for posting.
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I'M PARTIAL TO THE PROPEX HEATER , ESPECIALLY FOR A SMALL SPACE. DAVE AT BEND TRAILER HAS ONE ON HIS 6X12 FAMILY SIZED TEAR DROP. THEY TEND TO BE QUITE AND USE LESS WATTS FOR THE FAN AND NO PUMP NOISE. THE EXHAUST IS CLEAN PROPANE.
I LIKE YOUR BUILD WITH THE NOSE CABINET AND THE OPENESS. A MAGNETIC SCREEN FOR THE REAR DOOR WOULD BE NICE AND A COUPLE OF FOLDING LEGS ON YOUR REAR DOOR FOR A PATIO. YOU DEFINITELY GAVE SOME GOOD IDEAS AND YOUR BUILD IS VERY NEAT AND TIDY. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE TOUR.
Really like the slide bolt idea on the rear ramp door. 👍👍
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Love the emergency door ❤
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This is a great build and a great explanation of what works for you. I've had my 6 x 10 v-nose trailer for years now and have left it as just a shell because it had to serve as my main storage solution for my motorcycles. Now that I've been able to build a garage I'm scouring TH-cam for different conversion builds that will still allow me to haul a bike or two to events but add some comforts for the overnight stays at tracks or rallies. Up until now It's just been an air mattress on the floor of an uninsulated metal box with limited ventilation. Your Spartan design as you call would give me just enough amenities to be comfortable but still have that utilities space when I need it.
Hi @NoBody1399, Thank you for your comment. The flex space inside our trailer is very handy for sure. I can haul my bike or ATV with me to camp then after I arrive set up the trailer inside as a camp trailer.
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That’s sweet I can’t make my mind up if I want one or not.
This is and has been a fun project. You can make your camper as simple or as equipped as your budget and skill set dictate 🤠
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Nice work, neat and clean...
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I've been thinking about getting a 6x12 myself and was wondering if it would be enough room. Thanks for the video! By the way you're electrical setup is perfect, I am a master electrician, good work.
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Hello Rob, it's mighty nice to see you!
Thank you Rick. I decided to start posting video again. Hope to see you again one of these days and tell Linda hi for us.
Having that antenna for radio communications is seriously important, you may only use it once in 5 years, but it is that 1 time that will save your life
Yes, that's true. 👍
I like the open floor plan.
Hi richh9904, when your living space is on the small side it's nice to be able to move bunks, tables and chairs around. When not in use we store bunks in the truck or just fold them up and stack them in rear corner of the trailer. We have our 12 volt refrigerator in the truck also. This setup works very well. Please Like, Subscribe, Ring the bell and let others know about our channel on your social media. Thank you for your comment.
Very nice tiny home on wheels
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I would like to know where you got your cots from thinking about doing a cargo trailer conversion myself
@@thunder19301 the cots are Ozark Trail brand and I picked them up at Costco in Oregon. These coupled with 3" memory foam trifold pads are so comfortable. 👍
Well done
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We had to get creative with our 6x10, since I still use it to teach scuba diving out of, but we had a somewhat similar approach as you when we retrofitted ours. I need to do another update video, since we did add 2 more 100w panels (giving us 400w total), and we've upgraded the MPPT charge controller to 40a, our 200Ah LiFePO4 battery is now a WattCycle 300Ah Mini, and we upgraded the 1000w inverter to 2000w (we couldn't run our little microwave above 10% power without tripping the old inverter). We've definitely learned a lot on this journey.
@@cetifoxproductions sounds like you've had, and are still having fun with your trailer build.
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Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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very nice build & good clear explanation of your video on how you installed everything
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I have my pump inside my battery box also, but I made a pool noodle/ foam pipe insulation to wrap the pump in, then left over 1" pink foam I made a box out of that I have the pump in at the correct angle, the foam box was glued together with some construction glue to hold it together, that little pink box is just the right size to drop into the battery box comfortably. On a real quiet night standing next to the battery box I can just hear it cycle.
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Hey Dave can you provide pictures on TH-cam? Do you have a TH-cam channel? Thanks
@Deborah Brebner sorry on two fronts, Trailer is parked for winter, no access with all the snow. Also no youtube channel.
Looks great! Good to see you posting videos again!
Thank you for watching and commenting. I have had fun working on the trailer and even more fun using it lol. The trailer will continue to evolve over time. Have fun at the cabin
@@explorer867 Thanks! We're enjoying our time here!
So minimal. I love it. This takes care of your needs while keeping almost the entire space to still use as a cargo trailer. Very inexpensive build so you can spend your money on key equipment and electronics. You could fit two full size motorcycles in there still.
@@JayCole-v7x yes flex space with room for bikes and other gear while traveling. This build has been working out very well for us. I have added another 206AH SOK battery so I now have 412AH total storage.
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@@explorer867 will do.
Love the Spartaness that perfectly fits your needs!
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I had one before and built a small box with 1/4 plywood and lined it with solid foam insulation board covered in yoga mat (glued to the foam board). the box was just taped together instead of other fasteners (except the top face to easily access the box). I was going to go back and glue or fasten, but it worked great and I didn't need to and made it easy to completely take apart. It wasn't my idea to do the small box with foam, I saw someone else on here do it
Very nice video with lots of good ideas for my build of a 6x12x6 aluminum frame cargo trailer.
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Very nice tour of your electrical & heater details. Great build!
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Beautiful job ! Amazing time spent on small camper !
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This is excellent! I'm currently building out the exact same size trailer and had very similar ideas for the layout. This was great to see what it will look like when it's done. Thanks!
Nice build. The heater muffler has a weep hole for drainage that needs to point down. Condensation can build up and cause issues.
Pickle_Hammer, Thank you for watching and commenting. I know I should have the muffler weep hole pointing down but this would make the muffler hang down below the frame of the trailer where it may get damaged. If it holds some moisture and eventually rusts out I'll just replace it. I like your profile picture👍 Please like, Subscribe, Ring the bell and let others know about our channel on your social media.
@@explorer867 I'm watching your controller setup video now. I am working on a 6 x 12 myself and I plan on installing my heater within the next week or so. I love this stuff, thanks for the videos
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Hello 867, I'm going into my fifth summer in my 6X12 which is a work in progress. I just add and delete things as experience using the trailer dictates. For my diesel heater fuel tank and pump I built a plywood box for the nose of the trailer and lined it with rubber backed carpet. Then using 1/4 inch rubber tubing I hung the pump at the appropriate angle in the box next to the fuel container so as it was not touching anything solid. I found that mounting the pump solidly even with the supplied rubber mount transmitted the ticking right into the trailer which was eliminated with this mounting method. While I have added a bed and some storage to my trailer I do most everything outside so there is no kitchen or shower in it. I sure hope you enjoy your trailer as much as I enjoy mine. Thanks for the video.
Hi Kokanee Flyer, thank you for your suggestions regarding the diesel heater pump. Sounds like you have been enjoying your trailer build. Please like, subscribe, and let others know about our channel on your social media. Have a great day 🤠
I am not sure if you had a chance to watch those videos from the gentleman from Australia that shows all that is needed to take in consideration, when installing a Chinese diesel heater. In any case, you are using the wrong diesel fuel container, DOT approved containers are yellow and have a different chemical formulation of the plastics in order to remain stable when the fuel is in them, also from a safety concerns, emergency personal are trained to recognize yellow as a diesel container. Red fuel containers are to be use Only for the storage and transport of Gasoline type of fuel. Thank you and good luck
very practical
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Great walk through. Simple in some ways but very detailed and customized in others. Awesome build. Enjoy!
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nice set up. love the radio features for the walkies. good stuff
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@@explorer867 Do a video on the radio equipment. that would be interesting. what equipment you. use and the range it gives and how you use the equipment and its benefit id be really interested in watching that. could you do that? I was wondering about those long antennas it has.
Really well done Sir.
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Very nice job on the build. Looks really good and clean/open.
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Built to your own needs, flexibility in mind. You also still preserved the ability to use it as a cargo hauler if needed.
Yes, the build allows for flexibility. Thank you for watching and leaving your comment. Have a good week.
Thanks for the ideas, working on one I bought so getting some ideas.
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Excellent wiring setup
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Your fuel pump insulation for noise and temp control, try using rock wool. A little pricey but very effective in both uses. I also love the layout. The spartan use of space leaves it open to quick change of use. Very effective.
Great suggestion! Thank you for watching.
Excellent content clearly explained.
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So true. We use the GMRS radios quite a lot in the back country. Please like, subscribe, ring the bell and let others on your social media know about our channel. 👍
Very nice job! I love the fine work you did. Looks like you really know your stuff. I appreciate the tour, and wish you rich blessings as you take your trailer out to enjoy God's beautiful creation. So nice to see another video from you. God bless you my friend.
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Nice job.
Thanks for the visit
Glad to see you back at it. I love all the topics you tackle. Rock on
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Very nice job !
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Very nice great ideas
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Good video, and I am working on one at the moment. A compilation of ideas are very helpful on my build. My wife is the person that needs the most accommodation, a couple of nights is about the threshold, but early days and you never know.
wrxs1781, Glad you enjoyed and profited from watching the video. Enjoy your trailer conversion, take your time and make it for what fits both your needs. I'm sure our trailer will continue to evolve as time goes on, that's the fun part. Sounds like you take good care of your wife and her needs. Your both blessed to have each other. Please give me a thumbs up on the video, Subscribe, Ring the Bell, let others know about our channel on your social media and check out our other videos. Rob
I really love how you left the inside “open” so many ways to move things around. You kept it very functional.
I have watched all your Chinese Diesel Heater posts, I think you have really been great at explaining the details of them. I pro/cons. I will be purchasing one soon for our trailer.
Glad to see you back at making videos.
Carolina, glad to hear the video gave you insight into what you can do with your cargo trailer conversion. Like, subscribe and let others know about our channel on your social media. Have a good day 🤠
I am always happy to hear my video helps people. I have one of the 5kw diesel heaters in my camper canopy on the old 96er my 1996 Ford 4x4 pickup and one in my converted cargo trailer. Both heaters have worked flawlessly. You can check out the video I just uploaded on my converted cargo trailer and the videos detailing the install in my pickup canopy on TH-cam. Please give me a thumbs up, subscribe, let others know about our channel on your social media, and ring the bell. Have a great week.
Really nice video! I am in the process of getting parts ordered for building up a camper/trailer like you have done. Its helping a lot as I am planning much of the same things you are. Already have the heater, solar stuff, and a few other items. I am working on figure out an easy way to include water and a small shower/toilet area. This helps a lot with visualizing it.
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Great information! I recently acquired a 6x12 cargo and will be converting it to a travel trailer. Looks like the high desert in Central Oregon
Hi HD Adventurer, Central Oregon it is.🤠
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@explorer867 I've been in Bend for 23yrs. Originally from the west side of the mountains.
I'm a transplant from the west side also.
Nice Job.... I am in the process of converting an 8x16 v-nose cargo trailer into an RV and Mobile Sign Shop. I am just starting the walls and cabinets construction. I just sold a 15-passenger shuttle bus that I lived in for 3 years and traveled out west during the winters. I had to sell the shuttle bus because I purchased a large format color printer to make contour cut decals/stickers, koozies, t-shirts, magnetics, banners, mousepads, etc. The large format color printer would have taken up a lot of storage space so I needed to get something bigger. I did a complete conversion series on the shuttle bus from the ground up and now am doing a new series on the cargo trailer conversion. They are on my YT channel.
Love how straight and to the point this is. Great vid. Would love to keep seeing this kind of content from your channel!! My favorite thing is your little icon on the bottom right of the video 😂
Keep it coming 😃
Hi The Hondaxr200, glad you enjoyed the video. We love this converted cargo trailer camper, it fits our needs to a tee🤠. Like, Subscribe,Ring the bell and let others know about our channel on your social media. God bless
Very nice, only thing I would change is not have shore power low in the front where road grime will hit. In front of the door 3 ft. high would be my location. Enjoy your travels.
Thank you for watching and commenting. My shore power access is on the side of my trailer. I agree with you, it's not a good idea to place it on the front of the trailer where road spray and dirt would hit it. Please Like, Subscribe, Ring the bell and let others know about our channel on your social media. Have a great day
Really only goid solution seems to be to build an sound insulated box around the steel box could probably cut decibels quite a bit, maybe use 1/4 inch wood sandwiched with sound deadning materials, pit laminate reinforced nylon panels on outside of the wood for weather proofing and i think u could build that relatively cheaply or find scrap wood and materials from like habitat for humanity used, could even use luwan panels sandwiched with sound deadening.
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Thanks for sharing!!! I really like it! It's nice and simple. Great job!!!
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Please, inform me where to turn to learn how to do the wiring of the electric sys. ?
Great job your doing I have the same corgo trailer I have my motorcycle kayak and e bike that I bring whith me as I camp I take all 3 out and set up a air mattress I am looking in to the same heater by the sounds of it you like that heater thanks for the info look forward to seeing more john from cape cod ma
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I'm not sure if it's been mentioned, but I've seen a few videos where ppl have stated that that small hole on what's supposed to be the bottom of the heater muffler is a drain hole for condensation.. maybe something to look into.
Thank you for your comment🤠 I have the muffler mounted this way because it fits the mounting location better. If it rusts out at some point I will replace it with a new one. Have a great day. Like, Subscribe, Ring the bell, share our videos with others.
Very nice. Could you tell me more about the Max fan? I am interested in one. Was it easy to install. I like what you have done with the inside of your trailer. Especially the useable modular space. So nice to see you!
The Maxxair fan Really helps keep the trailer cool in warm conditions. Open the windows and or the screen door and you really get good airflow. If your cooking inside, it will pull the moist air from the cabin space as well as cooking odors. The maxxair can be used in the rain as its waterproof in the opened position. This is a real improvement over the old-style roof vents. get one and enjoy all the benefits in your camper. Have a great week
This is the size I want to go with, except I want the barn (or double) doors for flexibility of use. Do you have any suggestions for manuals for adding electrical. I want to have a small air conditioner, as I occasionally need to keep boxes of food cool for a food outreach I help with.
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Nice build! I am curious more on your radio comms. I looked and did not see any videos titled around them specifically. Do you have any more details around the GSMR and hand helds? Product links?
You can go to buytwowayradios.com
This is where I purchased mine.
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I have been thinking of those spring loaded latches that you have on your ramp door for my build, bit I am not sure what they are called. Can you provide a link or what they are called so I can look them up. Thank you
Great overview of your trailer.
Hello, nice trailer. How much was Total cost with trailer?
Hi Ricardosilva8106, the price of everything has risen on everything since I purchased most of the components for the build. Your probably looking at 11,000 to build it out with the lithium batteries and you doing the build. Please Like, Subscribe, Ring the bell and let others know about our channel. Have fun with your project.
Love you content and I’ve been thinking of doing such a thing to travel in and have a place to sleep and be safe I just have been trying to fill my brain with all kinds of ideas 😊 from where to start how big a trailer should I consider and my tow vehicle I’m open to all suggestions I can get
Thank you for your comment. The cargo trailer camper concept is a great one. This will allow you to build a camper that fits your needs. If it's only one person camping I would say you could get by with a 6x10 trailer. This would be less demanding on your tow vehicle and burn less fuel. If you like more space or theirs 2 people then the 6x12 would fit the need and not require much more fuel and the same tow vehicle likely will handle it. Both are nimble to drive and back up.
Have fun with your build and remember less is more.
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Try placing some rock wool insulation around your diesel pump. It works great on my diesel pump.
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Great video. Not over produced or complicated. Easy to watch. I too have a 6x12 cargo trailer. It's a 1995 Wells Cargo. All steel and the panels are galvanized steel. Empty it weighs in at 1,000 lbs. It has no rust. I have looked at many different builds throughout the years. I am now a little older but can bot walk at this time. (I'm trying to learn how to again. So I have a ramp in the back. I am unable to use the regular RV door. I am installing a winch for the ramp to make it automatic. Switching put the manual front jack for an electric jack. I need to install a couple of windows. That's the only construction I will be doing. Keeping it like yours.....very simple and practical. Do you have any links to your cot and diesel heater. I currently have 2 buddy heaters and they have been great. Still are. I have liked and subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to watching your adventures and what not. Take care, stay healthy and stay safe!
Beach Bum good to hear from you. Hope your health improves so you can get out and camp. Sounds like your trailer will work great for your cargo trailer project. Let others know about our channel. Have a good week
Awesome build. Can you tell me how you did that interior corner metal trim along the ceiling edges? What is it and where did youbget it? I assume its used as a wireway as well? Thanks!
Hi leejohnson8800, look below this video and you will see my playlists. Check out the videos pertaining to the trailer. You will find the video that shows the trailer build. I purchased the trailer with the aluminum trim in place. Yes I have routed the wiring behind trim. Thanks for asking. Please Like, Subscribe, Ring the bell and let others know about our channel on your social media. 🤠
Santa is everywhere.
Lol, I've heard that a lot. Have a great day and thanks for watching.
Nice simple lay out, who's the manufacturer of that trailer ?
EZ Hauler
What is the metal trim material you used between the walls and ceiling?
Aluminum diamond plate. Thanks for watching. Please like, subscribe, and let others know about our channel on your social media.
Consider mounting muffler vertically. Any condensation build up should drain out to weep hole on the muffler.
Hi @peterdement, Thank you for your comment. Yes, your 100% right on having the weep hole facing down. Thank you for pointing this out as in most applications this is how it should be done. My endeavor was and is to keep the muffler from hanging down below the trailers support structure thus keeping it from becoming hung up and damaged by objects hitting it. If the muffler rusts out I will replace it. Please like, subscribe to the channel, ring the bell and let others on your social media know about the channel. Have a great day
Great Job Ex867, I am doing a diesel heater in the nose of my 6x12 as we speak, can you let me know what aluminum tongue box you used to house the diesel tank? Or the approx dimensions? Thank you and safe travels! 😎
Hi Solas750, The box I used is the "Better Built 67011386 ATV Tool Box". Enjoy your camper build.
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Very nice job with the diesel heater installation. Did you use one of the expensive Wabasto/Espar mounting plates or did you find a knock-off one? Any diesel smell in trailer?
Hi William, this is one of the 5kw Chinese diesel heaters just like the one I installed 3 years ago in the 96 F250 truck camper canopy or as some call a cap. If you want you can go to my videos and check it out. I've had great luck with these heaters. I made the mounting plate and adapted a gutter downpipe fitting for the exhaust heat shield. This installation is and has worked for my application and I show what I've done as entertainment only I'm not a professional installer. I have to say that. No diesel smell inside the trailer. Please like, Subscribe, Ring the Bell and let others know about our channel on your social media. Have a great day
I have a serious question about your spare tire mount. I would like to do that too. Are there metal studs inside the door?
Yes there is an aluminum support structure. I also filled the cavity inside door with wood 2x6 in area behind tire mount.
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Recently I purchased a 6 x 12 cargo trailer which I am looking to convert into a camper utilizing solar and shore power. Unfortunately I know nothing about electrical wiring and there are no trailer conversion shops close by where I live on the eastern shore of Maryland to do the work for me. Where would you suggest I look to find out in understandable detail how I can do the necessary electrical wiring? Thank you.
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I'm not an electrician and therefore can't offer advice.
Will Prowse may have suggestions.
DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse on TH-cam
Wow nice job, where did you get the gas tank and box for holding the tank. Will be doing same set up, thanks
The toolbox I purchased off Amazon and the fuel tank is from one of my old mercury outboard motors. Thanks for asking. Please like, subscribe, and let others know about our channel on your social media.😅
@@explorer867 ,thank you
Hi.
Nice setup.
Do u have a cost for that build?
I haven't added up the receipts. I would estimate the cost at $10500.
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Nice work. Regarding the heater fuel lines. What if there is a breach or leak? Point of the question is it might be nice to have a couple of shut off valves. I may have missed the clicking pump everyone talks about.. keep up the fun good work. KA7PAT
I noticed a black coating on the underside of the flooring. What product did you use ??
How is it holding up ??
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Have a great weekend.
By the way it's holding up very well. I painted the inside floor with same product in gray.
What kind of a mount did you use for the spare mount. ? That’s what I’ve been looking to do thanks
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The tire carrier is the Extreme Max 3004.4553
why you did not have a inverter for your solor
@@ronniebrashear5633 I haven't really needed an inverter to this point. When I need 110 power I just fire up the Yamaha generator.
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How did you mount your spare tire.
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The tire mount I used is : Extreme Max 3004.4553
You can find these on Amazon.
You will want to mount it low enough on the rear gate so the tire doesn't interfere when the gate is fully down. Remove decking and place a block of wood sandwiched between outside skin and inside decking. Have fun with your build.🤠
Thanks my husband understands what you’re talking about.
These mounting brackets are strong.🤠
Nice clean build 😃 we are looking at Aluminum trailers are you happy with your model so far? Can you run the max air on your solar? 1 more question 😆 does your cots fit side by side and what cot are they?
Yes, we're happy with the trailer. I think it's a little above average quality. I have upgraded it over the last three years (look at my video playlist and check out the trailer videos). Yes, the solar "300 watts" is plenty to run the max air. The cott's are Timber Ridge brand and yes they fit side by side. Please Like, Subscribe, Ring the bell and let others know about our channel on your social media. Have a great week 🤠
how much did your solar setup cost? nice work bt3
What I paid and what they cost now will be different. The package I purchased is the 400 watt renogy premium package. Thanks for asking your question. Please Like, Subscribe, Ring the bell and let others know about our channel on your social media.
Have you had any issues with the spare tire mounted on the back? Curious if the road vibration cause it to loosen or even stretch the bolt holes
No problems. When placing tire mount on rear door make sure you place reinforcement lumber inside door cavity. For example I cut 2 2x6's and placed them inside the cavity one on either side of center rib then ran bolts through 2x6's spanning the rib. I used fender washers and lock nuts on inside of door.
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I have 3 girls, so I need a California king bed.
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@@explorer867 7x18. 2 king beds. 8 girls.
What did you use for your interior trim?
I used pine that I milled from trees on my property. Thanks for asking.
Yes it's a good idea to cover that spare tire.... but not with a black covering that absorbs the sun's energy. White material would be better.
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That's true, but I do prefer black so I compromised.
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What type of spare tire mount did you use? First I’ve seen in that location.
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Thank you! Very nice trailer. I’m just beginning my project.
@@bwillis280 Have fun with your trailer build.
Very nice job! Only six led? No disco ball?
Hi Bryan, oh my gosh, that's too funny. The disco ball hangs from the maxxair, then we pipe in video and music from Sat. Night Fever lol. Thanks for watching and commenting. God bless. PS let others know about our channel on your social media.
Like the trailer tore
Wondering where does your wife sleep you only had one cought
Hi Jay, We have another cot for my wife that is set up on the opposite side of the trailer leaving a 10" path between cot's
@19:34 😮. You may want to turn your muffler so the Hole 🕳 drains out to the Bottom.
Yes ideally the drain hole should point down. I however have it mounted on its side so it doesn't hang down and thus get hung up on anything. If at sometime it rusts out I will replace it. Thank you for your suggestion.
Craft foam?
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Great video, we have been looking into building us a camper like this , did you get it new and did you install the rv door and window or did you order it with them already in it , thanks
Hi LOANWOLFOUTDOOR, Welcome and thank you for watching and commenting. This camper trailer is and has been a fun project. As time goes on the trailer will continue to evolve. I purchased he trailer new and it came with the RV man door. Check out my other videos in my playlists pertaining to the trailer. The trailer was a clean slate when I purchased it with exception of the RV door, and rear gate. I installed the windows and most everything else. Have fun with your trailer project. Please Like, Subscribe, Ring the bell and let others know about our channel.
@explorer8676 just subbed and plan on watching the build , thanks
Does anyone know if its (i guess..) legal to rent these conversations out? Either through outdoorsy or your own means?. I cant find any info on it. And outdoorsy doesnt seem to have any conversations on their site. Which is surprising.
Not sure.
I usually have 2 or 3 girls with me, so the bed won’t work for me. I have a 7x18 with a California king.
Pretty nice! Say, I don't see any type of trailer brakes behind your trailer wheel/tire. Does your rig weigh greater than 1500 lbs? Out here/down here in Californ-eye-aye, brakes are required on any trailer with a GVWR over 1500 lbs. It's not what the trailer actually weighs going down the road w/ whatever gear and equipment you may be haulin' but it's what the MAXIMUM weight of the trailer can hold, legally, according the badging/labeling certification of the trailer manufacturer.
For example, I have a nifty but little 5' X 10' cargo camper conversion with a GVWR of 3000 lbs. Empty, when new and before I started hacking away on it, it weighed 1000 lbs. One would think at that weight it didn't need brakes. Well, that's neither here nor there because that's not the determinin' fac-tor. Again, it's what the trailer's GVWR/gross vehicle weight rating is.
My trailer, when new, had a straight axle, leaf springs and no brakes. I have since installed a Timbren Axle-less 3500 (not the HD and therefore limited to a 235/75-15 trailer tire) and Dexter 10" electric trailer drum brakes. Cheers!
@@applesbighatranch6906 Brakes are on the to do list for sure. .
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What type of cot is that?
Ozark trail
One is a Timber Ridge
I like how it's simple but fictional
Thanks for your comment but what do you mean by fictional?
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I think I would not buy all the electric and solar stuff, I would use a Buddy heater and some 20 volt fans and lights and if I wanted to have AC I'd buy a generator or plug into 120 . Do it cheap and now you're camping! LMAO 😉
You do what works best for you👍
The diesel heater and solar setup work well for my needs.
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Buddy heater is a joke and release to much moisture not to mention carbon monoxide
@CatHound Yes for sure.
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