This looks great for several reasons. Your video is recorded on a stable tripod, which is a joy to watch. The audio is clear, and what you say is informative as you include the "why" in addition to "what". Just wanted to pass along my thanks for sharing this video. Now I am off to view Part 2.
Greetings from Baltimore...really like your trailer...couldn't agree more about the simplicity...we bought a 1977 fiberglass camper and refurbished it and LOVE the simplicity over the ridiculously huge rvs folks think they are camping in...LOL
We used to have a small Little Guy teardrop. We usually stay at state/national parks but sometimes we had to pack into a private park. All the bus sized motor home lined up side by side. We felt like a canned ham between giant loaves of bread. One woman looked at our camper and said, "I couldn't live without my washer and dryer". Never forgot that story, Buffalo Wyoming, Fall 2010.
I know you were asking for viewer hacks, but I’m just a “Wannabee”, so instead I will thank you for your videos! The music selections, and your peaceful delivery are a joy to watch!
Very nice setup! I love the minimal elegance terminology! We’ve done basically the same thing. And I totally agree with you about the water system. We use a 5 gallon job site type cooler. We ordered our trailer specific as well. Barn doors too. I like tinkering with the different features one can come up with. I hope you have a great time everywhere you go! I’ll be “borrowing” a couple of your ideas, so thanks in advance! Happy trails!
Fantastic setup. Love your honesty sharing things you would change. I am planning on doing a similar build. I have come around on the whole idea of a shower and plumbing. I don't need it. I still might install a simple sink with a hand or foot pump. Great job!
I think adding a reciever extension would work. That little trailer doesn't have much tongue wt, so extending it out won't exceed most trucks. I give it a try, before dismissing the idea. Good luck.
Ditto. I had to use on one a UTV trailer pulling with my 2008 Sierra, because I added a wide tool box on the front of the trailer. Worked like a charm!
It's a 7x14 with a tall ceiling. In Part two there is an inside tour and there are some stills with measurement lines showing the exact inside dimensions.
I agree in your tongue. It can be added onto. I have v nose 7x12 and it’s much longer than yours. Mine is Wells Cargo. I just put peel and stick tile inside and cabinets in front v nose area. We also painted all the walls. Getting ready to go on a long weekend with it. Have to figure out what we’re doing for potty.
Hi Dan....Just wondering if you think that I could run a camper similar to yours with only an extension cord and a plug in strip. I know that the small Runaway campers have that only and they come with a small air conditioning unit. I only want something simple. We had two travel trailers and it became just too much for me to drag around. Only need possibly a small air conditioning unit and a small fridge. Let me know what you think. I am no electrician....Thanks and keep up the good work. Love the videos.My wife and I are retired and live in Kentucky.
Thank you. You certainly can run a small AC unit like a bedroom AC with an extension cord as they are only 5 amps. If you look for an extension cord that is #12 wire it shouldn't be a problem at all up to 15 amps. A mini fridge like a dorm fridge is only 2-3 amps. If you think about it. I've got extension cords running to the camper. I just have circuit breakers inside. But there are circuit breakers on the campground shore power connectors you plug into so it should be fine Just be careful how you enter the camper with the wires. Don't want any fires.
I just watched your first video (subscribed too so I can see what else you come up with). Good planning. I like that pit bull grill and the long hose on the shower for the pooch. When I had a dog that would have come in handy.. She was constantly into stuff like mud. Looking forward to the future improvments. Thnx.
Good video. Yes I could make that hitch tongue longer and make the hitch coupler removable so when parked somewhere with coupler removed the trailer is much harder to steal.
Love to I called the company and asked (all aluminum) if they could weld on a long tongue. They said that being aluminum it's as long as they dare. Don't know if it's a copout or if it's true. As far as theft. I've got one of those yellow clamp on clamps that goes around the tire.
First, I am glad you both enjoy camping and traveling! Second, I think you have done well in keeping it minimal and a great set up. I would look at a hitch extension, with a clamp to stabilize it! They have shims to use with the hitch, but the clamp will do even better because it is not so easy to get the shims out sometimes! Enjoy and stay safe!
Yes, I inquired about one of those. I was told that it was doable but two things didn't add up. One was that for every 12" added it adds 100 lbs to the tongue wt. I need 16". And the pivot point stays the same, so you can turn sharper but it doesn't move the bumper further from the trailer. Strange but true. I actually had to make some small cardboard cutout models to believe it. The only way to fix this is to make the tongue longer. So, I just try to be careful and after hitting the side a few times early on I've managed not to since then. Thnx for the comment.
@@CraftsmanontheLake I was talking about an extended receiver, which would put your trailer back 16 inches. But you need to make sure it's solid! Good luck!
To take care of your hitch problem get an extension for your receiver. I put a 12 inch extension on my hitch, I welded a piece of diamond plate across it for a step. Works great for getting in back of truck and lets me turn very sharp without hitting.
When I inquired at the place I got my camper about them adding a longer tongue they said can't do it. I asked about using a hitch extension and they said for every 12" it adds 100 lbs on the tongue. Still not a bad compromise but I decided not to. Also, adding a hitch extension puts the ball in the middle of the pivot. It lets you turn sharper but in the end doesn't move the end of the bumper further from the side of the camper. Anyway, thanks for the comment. I wish it was something that would totally alleviate the problem.
You just answered my question...is a cargo trailer "tin tent" lol still camping or is it Glamping your camping is my kinda camping...minimalistic, get off ground, jeep warm and dry unlike tents bug Karl the Ruffin it part the same
Hi Dan Todd Muller again. Can you show me exactly where the upper and lower brackets for the awning attatch to the trailer, and what was used to attach them? Screws, Bolts etc.
It appears you can't send pictures via reply on youtube. Each top bracket has two carriage bolts that go through the support bracket mounting part. Mine goes through the top corner ceiling brace in the camper. The bottom is similar. When fully extended that's the angle that it mounts to the lower section. This install video is identical to the Dometic I have on my camper albeit larger. But the hardware is the same. ua-cam.com/video/FdtBrlarRcQ/v-deo.html
Love your camper, but what caught my attention the most is your cap. It looks so comfortable. Most of the caps are kinda a bit too small for me. Mind sharing the link where you got yours? Many thanks.
Can you tell me what awning you use? Possibly a link to the supplier? We've just ordered a 6.5 x 12 from proline, scheduled for December delivery. We have taken much of your advice in keeping it simple. Thanks so much. TM
Yes, the brand is dometic I found one on Amazon that's the same model but 16'. Mine is 11'. You'd have search on amazon or the Dometic site to see about a smaller one if that's what you wanted. www.amazon.com/Dometic-848NS16-400B-8500-Patio-Awning/dp/B00WKK4LXA/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1NRFAKLTNOYYK&dchild=1&keywords=dometic+11+ft+awning&qid=1626917603&sprefix=dometic+awning+11%27%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-7
Yes, we leave it open whenever the temps permit it. Besides the shade inside, the doors can be closed part way to give more privacy yet still be open to the outside.
Thank you. The awning doesn't have a brand name. I think it's because it's made for the company that sells the cargo trailer I got. But if you go to Amazon and search "cargo camper awning kit complete" you'll see several that are similar or almost the same thing in various brands and sizes.
I too wish tongue was a tad longer, so the addition of items on front would not interfere with maneuvering or the setup. I'm not sure what the engineering/specs are and if this can be modified by welding an additional piece on each side? It would be great to find out. Thank you.
Me too, thing is I wake up after dreaming and I'm here! I hope you get to be here some day. It's a nice place. Beautiful in the summer and the winters are wonderful but of course can be cold. But we grew up here so we're used to that being what home is like. I've visited all the lower 48 states over the years but only driven through that panhandle part of Texas on the northeastern part. Took a long time and it's only a tiny part of the state! Flat...
@@CraftsmanontheLake yes some of Texas is very flat. But most is gorgeous. That’s the beauty of my home state. It looks like a desert in one place mountains in another and ocean in another! So big if you drive from one end to the other you think you’ll never leave! HA HA
I have a couple cargo trailers but have not built either out yet. Your setup is so well thought out. Maximum minimalist 😀 When you make reservations, what kind of space do you get, ie: tent with electric? Or rv site? Have you ever had issues after arriving? Also, how do you have it insured? I'm in L/A Maine. Thank you. Peace.
Just down the road from you Acton (Sanford Area). You have to do a trailer or better site. Tent sites in most areas are just for tents. I've never had an issue with a cargo conversion. I've been to all the lower 48 states over the years. 50k miles maybe between this and the teardrop I had before. The insurance is about $35. I have it insured for $10,000.
Very much so. It is so well made. A 25 yr old family owned factory in NH near where I live. I never expect it to leak. The floor doesn't need any undercoating. After about 35,000 miles it's held up well. And they were very accommodating at the factory regarding what I wanted and how I wanted it made for retrofitting it myself. Thanks for the comment. Part 2 is the inside if you haven't watched it yet.
Well, in a camper this size putting one north south one edge of it would still have to be against a wall and it would take up more of the length of the camper as the small corridor on the side of the bed couldn't be used for much. And besides. The wife gets the outside edge as I haven't gotten up in the middle of the night in ten years at least.
John, I visited your site and listened to a few of your cello pieces. Lovely. My two daughters are both accomplished violinists (Suzuki, 11 yrs of it, then other instructors). Thoroughly enjoyed listening to you. Thanks.
The only thing I'd do different is that I'd put a 1/2" spacer in between the wall and the back. It press closes now. A little space would have been better. Other than that it's just right for us.
@@richardhuffman58 7x14 and 6'4" (I think) tall inside. A little more headroom gives the feeling of 'larger' but the gas mileage takes a bit of a hit for it.
@@CraftsmanontheLake are you set up to boondock with it? I’ve just installed a 30 amp shore power on mine. We’ll always stay in places where there is Electric
My Proline trailer will be ready in the first of March. I would like to mount the spare tire on the tongue just as you have done. Did you do the welding? If you had it made would you let me know who did it so I can contact them or if you did the welding would you give me enough specifics to have our local welder do the job for me ? I’m very excited to get the trailer set up for one person and two large dogs. ☺️
Reese used to make a hitch that was longer for custom vans that had the spare tire on the back . The hitch was probably 6 to 8 inches longer than normal.
Thanks for sharing! Love the trailer simplicity yet full functionality. Regarding a longer tongue, have you considered an extended draw bar? Again - THANKS!
Thanks. The extended hitch keeps the same pivot point. You can pivot sharper but it doesn't (believe it or not) move the bumper further from the side of the trailer. Plus, I'd need 16" and for every foot you add 100 lbs to the tongue wt. So... I've resigned myself to just being very careful.
Thank you for sharing your creation with us. Would like to take some ideas from this for my build, if that's alright with you. Also, you have a voice made for TV and radio! Very articulate and smooth.
Of course you can, without asking. We all do that don't we? I do it all the time. That's what a lot of youtube is for. I have a teacher voice. It was what I did most of my life. You automatically go into clarity mode. And if you're in a large room with a lot of people your voice can actually project without a lot of effort. It's just what happens to your vocal cords after years of doing it I think. Thnx.
Thank you. The awning doesn't have a brand name. I think it's because it's made for the company that sells the cargo trailer I got. But if you go to Amazon and search "cargo camper awning kit complete" you'll see several that are similar or almost the same thing in various brands and sizes.
The awning is Domitic. It was an option that I could have on the trailer when I ordered it. If you search on Amazon for "rv awning kits" you'll see some that actually look identical in every way except with different names. If you don't search with the word 'kit' in it it will pretty much just show the cloth replacement item. Mine was a $700 add on. I think they actually cost less than that if you purchase it and install it yourself.
It's sooo late here. I just went and looked at all 10 parts of your build videos. I must say. You're not just building a camper, you started way at the beginning. You're restoring it as you go along too. You've got crazy ambition my man. And you do some major front end work as a little distraction right in the middle of it! I subscribed. I gotta see where you end up with this.
@@CraftsmanontheLake I appreciate You watching my content. You do lots of cool things on Your channel I really like it. a lot dont get filmed I get so excited when I get started I forget to film. now my wife has been reminding me.
We have a 6x12 ctc we are finishing. We really got drenched last year in a rain and had to close windows cause of no coverings. Can you please let me know how you made your rear covering. I wanna do that for our windows. Thanks
It's just an aluminum square bar for the edge that hooks on the trailer, a wooden dowel for the front edge and some aluminum square stock for the two supports. All available at home depot. The awning is some sunbrulla that my sister sewed up for me (any awning cloth would do). Then you have to get creative with how to make hooks for the top to connect and pins for the braces to go on. Actually I found everything at home depot in one dept or another. I just walk through till I see something that looks like it would work or looks like something I could bend to make work. I've also seen people make an awning by closing their doors parallel with the camper sides and putting an awning over the top edges of the doors.
This is him! Yes she does. But, unless we are right next door to the bathhouses I alway accompany her and wait outside. It's an option she know she always has no question asked. And if she does go by herself, I'm awake and can't get back to sleep until she returns. We always try to be close whenever we can for that reason. Thanks for asking. It's an important question.
Well, I've got $10k insurance on it I'd say that the trailer, with the materials for the build is worth about that (the new lithium batter pack was a decent chunk) But that doesn't include the time making it and the sentimental value would make it hard to price.
When we toured the assembly area I was able to pick out changes/accessories. We chose the 'camper' door over the cargo door. The step was an add-on option that they make there. Welded on aluminum. It was about $75 at the time I think. Anyway, the 25 yr old family company makes an amazing trailer with nothing hidden and you can have it done the way you want within parameters.
This looks great for several reasons. Your video is recorded on a stable tripod, which is a joy to watch. The audio is clear, and what you say is informative as you include the "why" in addition to "what". Just wanted to pass along my thanks for sharing this video. Now I am off to view Part 2.
Thank you. Iphone on a tripod and a remote mike in many areas. Just a hobby. And I my wife would just say I'm long winded ! ;-)
Greetings from Baltimore...really like your trailer...couldn't agree more about the simplicity...we bought a 1977 fiberglass camper and refurbished it and LOVE the simplicity over the ridiculously huge rvs folks think they are camping in...LOL
We used to have a small Little Guy teardrop. We usually stay at state/national parks but sometimes we had to pack into a private park. All the bus sized motor home lined up side by side. We felt like a canned ham between giant loaves of bread. One woman looked at our camper and said, "I couldn't live without my washer and dryer". Never forgot that story, Buffalo Wyoming, Fall 2010.
Just took a look at your channel. Wow, you are really into bees big time!
I like this, you did a very nice build. I could actually listen to you all day, you have a very soothing voice!
I love watching all the creativity & workmanship that goes into these projects! Amazing!
Thank you. Hope you saw part 2, that's the interior.
Northern Michigan here. My husband and I did the same thing. We are 75 and 62 we took it to Colorado on our first trip and had a blast. Happy travels.
Loved Michigan a real surprise one of my favorite states. It is a lot of fun isn’t it thanks for posting.
Very, very nice. You thought of everything to enjoy your camper. Nice job.
I know you were asking for viewer hacks, but I’m just a “Wannabee”, so instead I will thank you for your videos! The music selections, and your peaceful delivery are a joy to watch!
Cool, thanks!
Perfect, perfect, perfect!❤ going to be buying my cargo trailer this week. Sooooo excited!! Great ideas..Thank you!
Lots of cool tricks! Beautiful work!
I am totally enthusiastic about your philosophy and simplicity thks
Love it and my husband would love the antenna, he’d put his Ham Radio Antenna Up.😎
Great idea. You can get them a lot longer too. Height is always better for reception. Thanks.
Great build my friend. Thanks for sharing👍👍
Love all the thought put into your build! So well designed! Happy adventures!
That is a cool idea for the back. Great build. Nice to meet you! Blessings Sherry
Good looking conversion. The quality of the trailer is obvious
My Alum lite trailer has the same short hitch problem and a 2’ extension( it is heavy) made a big difference. Cool setup !!!
Very nice setup! I love the minimal elegance terminology! We’ve done basically the same thing. And I totally agree with you about the water system. We use a 5 gallon job site type cooler. We ordered our trailer specific as well. Barn doors too. I like tinkering with the different features one can come up with. I hope you have a great time everywhere you go! I’ll be “borrowing” a couple of your ideas, so thanks in advance! Happy trails!
Thanks so much and good luck with your ongoing build (as mine is).
Lovely build. Awesome tour. Great reasoning for omitting water etc.
Fantastic setup. Love your honesty sharing things you would change. I am planning on doing a similar build. I have come around on the whole idea of a shower and plumbing. I don't need it. I still might install a simple sink with a hand or foot pump. Great job!
Thanks. Yup, we tell it like it is. This is my life. No youtuber acting.
WOW! Fantastic for part timers! Ingenious!
thats a nice camper trailer you have sir.
I recognized that plate very quickly (also from maine).
Nice story, video, and build
Thnx.
Yup 😀
I even know what town that plate is registered too, lol. I won’t say on here, just funny the random things one remembers
@@apexconversion9249 That's okay, I'm in Acton.
Dan, Sir you know how to enjoy. Very nice!
Wonderful!! I love your philosophy!
Thnx!
Vary nice setup!! So much better then bought campers
Yes, there is some give and take but overall I agree.
Love the progression!
Minimalist and cozy living. ...way to go.
Beautiful trailer. Thanks for sharing this video 🇨🇦❤️🌎
I think adding a reciever extension would work. That little trailer doesn't have much tongue wt, so extending it out won't exceed most trucks. I give it a try, before dismissing the idea. Good luck.
Ditto. I had to use on one a UTV trailer pulling with my 2008 Sierra, because I added a wide tool box on the front of the trailer. Worked like a charm!
I am from Maine,,love vintage camping.
Isn't it nice here right now!
Well done very inspirational .
Love your setup. So fun, and beautiful🍃
I did not see where you said how big the trailer was. Nice job by the way. I like how you have what you need without making it complicated.
It's a 7x14 with a tall ceiling. In Part two there is an inside tour and there are some stills with measurement lines showing the exact inside dimensions.
Thanks for the quick answer, enjoyed the video and have started watching your other ones.
I agree in your tongue. It can be added onto. I have v nose 7x12 and it’s much longer than yours. Mine is Wells Cargo. I just put peel and stick tile inside and cabinets in front v nose area. We also painted all the walls. Getting ready to go on a long weekend with it. Have to figure out what we’re doing for potty.
We have a lubable loo. Find it on amazon. Works pretty good but we mostly use the available facilities.
Very enjoyable videos, great job!
Hi Dan....Just wondering if you think that I could run a camper similar to yours with only an extension cord and a plug in strip. I know that the small Runaway campers have that only and they come with a small air conditioning unit. I only want something simple. We had two travel trailers and it became just too much for me to drag around. Only need possibly a small air conditioning unit and a small fridge. Let me know what you think. I am no electrician....Thanks and keep up the good work. Love the videos.My wife and I are retired and live in Kentucky.
Thank you. You certainly can run a small AC unit like a bedroom AC with an extension cord as they are only 5 amps. If you look for an extension cord that is #12 wire it shouldn't be a problem at all up to 15 amps. A mini fridge like a dorm fridge is only 2-3 amps. If you think about it. I've got extension cords running to the camper. I just have circuit breakers inside. But there are circuit breakers on the campground shore power connectors you plug into so it should be fine Just be careful how you enter the camper with the wires. Don't want any fires.
@@CraftsmanontheLake Thanks so much for the reply. Stay safe
Really enjoyed this. 👍😎💪⛺️
Wow you did a great job we recently converted a cargo trailer too and loved the whole process of making it our own
I just watched your first video (subscribed too so I can see what else you come up with). Good planning. I like that pit bull grill and the long hose on the shower for the pooch. When I had a dog that would have come in handy.. She was constantly into stuff like mud. Looking forward to the future improvments. Thnx.
Love it, u have all u need in your trailer. Enjoy ur travel, I hope to do some travel soon.🙏🏻
It's gorgeous
Good video. Yes I could make that hitch tongue longer and make the hitch coupler removable so when parked somewhere with coupler removed the trailer is much harder to steal.
Love to I called the company and asked (all aluminum) if they could weld on a long tongue. They said that being aluminum it's as long as they dare. Don't know if it's a copout or if it's true. As far as theft. I've got one of those yellow clamp on clamps that goes around the tire.
First, I am glad you both enjoy camping and traveling! Second, I think you have done well in keeping it minimal and a great set up. I would look at a hitch extension, with a clamp to stabilize it! They have shims to use with the hitch, but the clamp will do even better because it is not so easy to get the shims out sometimes! Enjoy and stay safe!
Yes, I inquired about one of those. I was told that it was doable but two things didn't add up. One was that for every 12" added it adds 100 lbs to the tongue wt. I need 16". And the pivot point stays the same, so you can turn sharper but it doesn't move the bumper further from the trailer. Strange but true. I actually had to make some small cardboard cutout models to believe it. The only way to fix this is to make the tongue longer. So, I just try to be careful and after hitting the side a few times early on I've managed not to since then. Thnx for the comment.
@@CraftsmanontheLake I was talking about an extended receiver, which would put your trailer back 16 inches. But you need to make sure it's solid! Good luck!
I love it, he kept it simple.
what a great video
Very interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour.
To take care of your hitch problem get an extension for your receiver. I put a 12 inch extension on my hitch, I welded a piece of diamond plate across it for a step. Works great for getting in back of truck and lets me turn very sharp without hitting.
When I inquired at the place I got my camper about them adding a longer tongue they said can't do it. I asked about using a hitch extension and they said for every 12" it adds 100 lbs on the tongue. Still not a bad compromise but I decided not to. Also, adding a hitch extension puts the ball in the middle of the pivot. It lets you turn sharper but in the end doesn't move the end of the bumper further from the side of the camper. Anyway, thanks for the comment. I wish it was something that would totally alleviate the problem.
@@CraftsmanontheLake if you put trailer farther away from truck you can turn sharper.!
@@texdog2772 That's true....
Nice, love your trailer.
You just answered my question...is a cargo trailer "tin tent" lol still camping or is it Glamping your camping is my kinda camping...minimalistic, get off ground, jeep warm and dry unlike tents bug Karl the Ruffin it part the same
Nice job. I did a 5'x10' conversion recently...it's great for one person, but yours is a little bigger...would be good for two.
Hi Dan
Todd Muller again. Can you show me exactly where the upper and lower brackets for the awning attatch to the trailer, and what was used to attach them? Screws, Bolts etc.
It appears you can't send pictures via reply on youtube. Each top bracket has two carriage bolts that go through the support bracket mounting part. Mine goes through the top corner ceiling brace in the camper. The bottom is similar. When fully extended that's the angle that it mounts to the lower section. This install video is identical to the Dometic I have on my camper albeit larger. But the hardware is the same. ua-cam.com/video/FdtBrlarRcQ/v-deo.html
Very impressive.
Thank you so much for sharing! 😊😘💕
Very nice, Thank you for the info. I am building a simple one to, just got it a couple weeks ago.
Super, be sure to post your results eventually! To cargo converters it's all porn to us.
Love your camper, but what caught my attention the most is your cap. It looks so comfortable. Most of the caps are kinda a bit too small for me. Mind sharing the link where you got yours? Many thanks.
Can't remember where I got it but look up 'military style visor cap' on amazon. You'll see a bunch of different ones. Thnx.
Why was that intro so relaxing haha
Cuz , New Hampshire
Can you tell me what awning you use? Possibly a link to the supplier? We've just ordered a 6.5 x 12 from proline, scheduled for December delivery. We have taken much of your advice in keeping it simple.
Thanks so much.
TM
Yes, the brand is dometic I found one on Amazon that's the same model but 16'. Mine is 11'. You'd have search on amazon or the Dometic site to see about a smaller one if that's what you wanted. www.amazon.com/Dometic-848NS16-400B-8500-Patio-Awning/dp/B00WKK4LXA/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1NRFAKLTNOYYK&dchild=1&keywords=dometic+11+ft+awning&qid=1626917603&sprefix=dometic+awning+11%27%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-7
Thanks for posting. Very inspiring.
That super large screen window would be amazing! Especially if you are camping near a babbling creek!
Yes, we leave it open whenever the temps permit it. Besides the shade inside, the doors can be closed part way to give more privacy yet still be open to the outside.
Ditto on great voice ....... th narration is well done
Very nice modifications.
Nice set up , thanks for sharing all the information!👍
Outstanding.
Excellent little build. I am doing a similar project. May I ask what awning that is? I need exactly that. thank you for sharing.
Thank you. The awning doesn't have a brand name. I think it's because it's made for the company that sells the cargo trailer I got. But if you go to Amazon and search "cargo camper awning kit complete" you'll see several that are similar or almost the same thing in various brands and sizes.
@@CraftsmanontheLake Thank you.
I too wish tongue was a tad longer, so the addition of items on front would not interfere with maneuvering or the setup. I'm not sure what the engineering/specs are and if this can be modified by welding an additional piece on each side? It would be great to find out. Thank you.
They wouldn't add anything on with my aluminum frame/tongue, but that may not be the issue if your frame is steel.
@@CraftsmanontheLake Thank you for this. Have a fabulous week.
I’ve always dreamed of being in Maine 💚💜💙
Me too, thing is I wake up after dreaming and I'm here! I hope you get to be here some day. It's a nice place. Beautiful in the summer and the winters are wonderful but of course can be cold. But we grew up here so we're used to that being what home is like. I've visited all the lower 48 states over the years but only driven through that panhandle part of Texas on the northeastern part. Took a long time and it's only a tiny part of the state! Flat...
@@CraftsmanontheLake yes some of Texas is very flat. But most is gorgeous. That’s the beauty of my home state. It looks like a desert in one place mountains in another and ocean in another! So big if you drive from one end to the other you think you’ll never leave! HA HA
I have a couple cargo trailers but have not built either out yet. Your setup is so well thought out. Maximum minimalist 😀 When you make reservations, what kind of space do you get, ie: tent with electric? Or rv site? Have you ever had issues after arriving? Also, how do you have it insured?
I'm in L/A Maine. Thank you. Peace.
Just down the road from you Acton (Sanford Area). You have to do a trailer or better site. Tent sites in most areas are just for tents. I've never had an issue with a cargo conversion. I've been to all the lower 48 states over the years. 50k miles maybe between this and the teardrop I had before. The insurance is about $35. I have it insured for $10,000.
@@CraftsmanontheLake Awesome. Thank you for your help. As you can tell, just getting started.
How do you like the proline trailer other than the short tongue? They seem like a nice trailer.
Very much so. It is so well made. A 25 yr old family owned factory in NH near where I live. I never expect it to leak. The floor doesn't need any undercoating. After about 35,000 miles it's held up well. And they were very accommodating at the factory regarding what I wanted and how I wanted it made for retrofitting it myself. Thanks for the comment. Part 2 is the inside if you haven't watched it yet.
@@CraftsmanontheLake Thank you very much for the reply! I appreciate your information and taking time to make a video for us to all learn from.
very much love your videos.....right on
Much appreciated
Well done. Saved.
This is absolutely fabulous work and so my intentions to do exactly the same … love it
Thank you so much. I hope you succeed with your dream.
The east/west bed requires somebody crawling over a partner to exit the bed. Why did you dismiss a north/south bed orientation?
Well, in a camper this size putting one north south one edge of it would still have to be against a wall and it would take up more of the length of the camper as the small corridor on the side of the bed couldn't be used for much. And besides. The wife gets the outside edge as I haven't gotten up in the middle of the night in ten years at least.
Great build out!
Thnx.
John, I visited your site and listened to a few of your cello pieces. Lovely. My two daughters are both accomplished violinists (Suzuki, 11 yrs of it, then other instructors). Thoroughly enjoyed listening to you. Thanks.
Your back wall and window is a feature I haven't seen before. Thinking I'd like to do some variation on this.
The only thing I'd do different is that I'd put a 1/2" spacer in between the wall and the back. It press closes now. A little space would have been better. Other than that it's just right for us.
Very nice and practical!
You did an Excellent job! I’m in the process of doing a 6x12
I hope you're documenting it. Maybe post a video? Lot's of interest our here.
@@CraftsmanontheLake What size is your trailer?
@@richardhuffman58 7x14 and 6'4" (I think) tall inside. A little more headroom gives the feeling of 'larger' but the gas mileage takes a bit of a hit for it.
@@CraftsmanontheLake are you set up to boondock with it? I’ve just installed a 30 amp shore power on mine. We’ll always stay in places where there is Electric
My Proline trailer will be ready in the first of March. I would like to mount the spare tire on the tongue just as you have done. Did you do the welding? If you had it made would you let me know who did it so I can contact them or if you did the welding would you give me enough specifics to have our local welder do the job for me ? I’m very excited to get the trailer set up for one person and two large dogs. ☺️
OK, I found your August 25th video that answered my question already. My bad. I was on vacation then and missed it. Sorry.
OMG! WELL DONE SIR!!
Reese used to make a hitch that was longer for custom vans that had the spare tire on the back . The hitch was probably 6 to 8 inches longer than normal.
I've seen some. Thing is I'd need 16" to clear the bumper when turning. Having to live with it right now.
Thanks for sharing! Love the trailer simplicity yet full functionality. Regarding a longer tongue, have you considered an extended draw bar? Again - THANKS!
Thanks. The extended hitch keeps the same pivot point. You can pivot sharper but it doesn't (believe it or not) move the bumper further from the side of the trailer. Plus, I'd need 16" and for every foot you add 100 lbs to the tongue wt. So... I've resigned myself to just being very careful.
@@CraftsmanontheLake SUPER good info. I’ve never used one, once seen them. Too bad, that would’ve been too easy - LOL
Love it 😍 thanks 😊
I'm glad you like it
Thank you for sharing your creation with us. Would like to take some ideas from this for my build, if that's alright with you. Also, you have a voice made for TV and radio! Very articulate and smooth.
Of course you can, without asking. We all do that don't we? I do it all the time. That's what a lot of youtube is for. I have a teacher voice. It was what I did most of my life. You automatically go into clarity mode. And if you're in a large room with a lot of people your voice can actually project without a lot of effort. It's just what happens to your vocal cords after years of doing it I think. Thnx.
Excellent build up. Whats the size of your trailer? Thanks.
Measurements in Part 2. 14ft
Great build! Some really great minimalistic ideas here, thank you. Would love to know what brand your awning is. TIA
Thank you. The awning doesn't have a brand name. I think it's because it's made for the company that sells the cargo trailer I got. But if you go to Amazon and search "cargo camper awning kit complete" you'll see several that are similar or almost the same thing in various brands and sizes.
Very cool ✌️😁👍
What is the brand name of the awning. Was it expensive?
The awning is Domitic. It was an option that I could have on the trailer when I ordered it. If you search on Amazon for "rv awning kits" you'll see some that actually look identical in every way except with different names. If you don't search with the word 'kit' in it it will pretty much just show the cloth replacement item. Mine was a $700 add on. I think they actually cost less than that if you purchase it and install it yourself.
very nice I like what you have done. We are working on a 7x16 and hope to spend a lit of time in it.
I hope we get to see it. That's a nice size btw. Wish I had those two extra feet.
It's sooo late here. I just went and looked at all 10 parts of your build videos. I must say. You're not just building a camper, you started way at the beginning. You're restoring it as you go along too. You've got crazy ambition my man. And you do some major front end work as a little distraction right in the middle of it! I subscribed. I gotta see where you end up with this.
@@CraftsmanontheLake thanks for watching its a lot more than expected . once you start you have to keep going . we cant wait to use it.
@@CraftsmanontheLake I appreciate You watching my content. You do lots of cool things on Your channel I really like it. a lot dont get filmed I get so excited when I get started I forget to film. now my wife has been reminding me.
@@autocrazytv3718 You gotta get ove that! Filming and putting it up for people to look at is half the fun.
So nice
Seems to me that those bumper dents are a badge of honor somewhat. My thoughts on this type of camping also. 👍
We have a 6x12 ctc we are finishing. We really got drenched last year in a rain and had to close windows cause of no coverings. Can you please let me know how you made your rear covering. I wanna do that for our windows. Thanks
It's just an aluminum square bar for the edge that hooks on the trailer, a wooden dowel for the front edge and some aluminum square stock for the two supports. All available at home depot. The awning is some sunbrulla that my sister sewed up for me (any awning cloth would do). Then you have to get creative with how to make hooks for the top to connect and pins for the braces to go on. Actually I found everything at home depot in one dept or another. I just walk through till I see something that looks like it would work or looks like something I could bend to make work. I've also seen people make an awning by closing their doors parallel with the camper sides and putting an awning over the top edges of the doors.
Great video. What size is your trailer?
He said is 7 x 14
He did a good job in. Everything..BUT his poor wife..does she have to walk in the middle of the night to the bathroom?? Answer please
This is him! Yes she does. But, unless we are right next door to the bathhouses I alway accompany her and wait outside. It's an option she know she always has no question asked. And if she does go by herself, I'm awake and can't get back to sleep until she returns. We always try to be close whenever we can for that reason. Thanks for asking. It's an important question.
You’ve had it for quite some time. Excluding any sentimental items, how much would you consider this camper is worth Sir?
Well, I've got $10k insurance on it I'd say that the trailer, with the materials for the build is worth about that (the new lithium batter pack was a decent chunk) But that doesn't include the time making it and the sentimental value would make it hard to price.
“Stand up to put our pants on…”. 😆
Where did you get your screen door and your step? Nice unit.
When we toured the assembly area I was able to pick out changes/accessories. We chose the 'camper' door over the cargo door. The step was an add-on option that they make there. Welded on aluminum. It was about $75 at the time I think. Anyway, the 25 yr old family company makes an amazing trailer with nothing hidden and you can have it done the way you want within parameters.
@@CraftsmanontheLake Thank you.
Nice 👌
Exactly what our thoughts are! We converted ours to be climate control, off the ground, out of the weather. Outdoor kitchen…to keep it glamping . 😉
Yes, comfortable but still camping. I know people in motorhomes who have washers and dryers. Thnx
This is so nice.
Excellent
I like it 😊
Love it