it never ceases to amaze me that people will put videos like this up thinking that we want to see how they built their cargo trailer. The truth is, we do. Usually because we have a cargo trailer ourselves and what ideas to help us build it. What we want to do is to compare what you've done to what we want to do with our trailer and it ideas. What I'm amazed with is how few people will tell us the size of their trailer so we can compare what they've done with our available space.
Good Show. I Too will be Switching from a Medium Sized Travel-Trailer to a Cargo-Carrier. Making the Conversion is Going to Be Fun & I've gotten a lot of Great Ideas from your Video. THANK YOU. Erik(I as well have Dogs. Can't Live without Them)
This is how my husband and I are planning to retire, in a cargo trailer conversion. I really like the faux brick! I think I would paint some of the bricks if not all of them but still, it's different from what everyone else is doing. We have 2 large dogs and I like the setup you have for yours. Thanks for the great ideas and sharing it!
Starting my build shortly. Just picked up a 2020 6x12 that I'm making into a toy hauler. I'll be doing a Murphy Bed like that as well so I can drive my quad in the back. Great use of space. Nice build.
if you use a storage tub to stand in with a shower curtain to divert water back into tub, and run your sump into the bottom, just add a water filter and you can take a shower for an hour on as little as 1/2 gallon of water. its called the "hour shower". im building one. but you may have access to plenty of creeks around there. water is such a big problem for many when trying to stay out for longer periods of time. great setup. im building my second trailer now
@@mastiffsrme hi heidi, ive kinda put my building on hold. i kept making so many changes that i was tearing things out over and over! waste of money and time. but ill still build a shower. that hour-shower is a viable option. but i may just get a metal sprinkler pale that i can heat on a stove and then hang from the ceiling. with a built-in cabinet/tub and curtin. im trying to focus on lightweight options and as always less is more. less water pumps, less piping, less, less!
I gutted an old prowler camper and used that same white paneling inside. Am happy with it. I like the look of the brick paneling you used. That is unique.
Thank you for the video. Can you note how to secure the bed to the wall. I think you mentioned in folds up. Thank you. I like your simple construction. I saw a guy put all the utilities, heater, propane in the front v then cut a hole in the floor for ventilation. I really want to build a cargo trailer conversion but don't have a lot of building skills.
Hi Great build. Have you ever thought of having an overhang attached to the back of the trailer so when you drop the tail ramp you can push up and overhang attached to the top of the of the rear of the trailer. Acting as a shed roof then screening the whole thing in?? You could be adding a couple of square feet of room to the whole place. or even a covered area too cook.
Love you travel home.... NICE.... Great idea for your shower.....but, how about, putting a cover on the bucket (they close pretty tight too) the put a small whole on the top... then push your waterline through it.....ALSO, please put a strap on that water bucket AND on your propane tank.... please be careful...
Nice build, would love to know how you did your electrical box and another vid on your solar system. We're getting one that will be wired with 2 outlets but no electrical box and would like to add more outlets and a breaker box.
Not to be rude but the placement of the showers and the exposed boxes is only things I'm not crazy about. I like everything else. What about a L type in the front that could then be your end of bathroom( the bottom of the L) Your kicked sink and maybe some cabinet and a area to house your boxes? just a idea.
Thks for your explanations, based upon your experiences. Adaptation to persistent change -> learning experiences far outweigh planing, building,, and living with the unwanted,unused, unneeded, **** it, I'm not going to ...
Hey there, pretty late in your video but can I ask what your overall cost of conversion was including the cargo trailer. Can I make this happen under $10k?
Not being critical, just thought you might want to know - the sound/volume on this video is terrible - you need to either speak louder or have the microphone closer to you. Even though I had my volume turned up full, for most of the video it was really hard to hear what you were saying. I do like the layout you chosen.
Coming along nicely. New here, but I see you have a stove pipe and set up for a wood stove? Looks like a healthy sized pipe. What size or brand wood stove are you using? My setup in my 6x10 is not so advanced. For a shower I've been using a two room shower tent. I use only about 2.5 gallons per shower. Keep up the good work!
I’m considering framing walls and a roof around a 7 x 16 trailer as opposed to converting a cargo trailer. Apart from saving on the cost of building materials and reducing the likelihood of leaking (which I consider the big upsides), why did you choose a cargo trailer?
Great home for sure! Do you have the gray and black water tanks under the trailer? Or do you catch the shower water prior and the toilet water flushed or what?Thank you, August
I've been using a propane tank in my camper for 5 years. Common sense prevails. Make sure there are no leaks and keep away from a heat source. It's quite the opposite. Let a tank freeze outside and your regulator is a hazard. Flames with shoot up a foot high on the stove. They added stinky stuff to propane so you can smell it. They also sell propane detectors. Think about it, your lines are inside. They'll bust before a tank does.
no mind the propane pansies. as long as it is held down tight, you are good. if you store propane outside you still have propane in the hoses fueling your stove or heater. common sense takes you long way.
They might leak at the tank connector. Carbon monoxide is odorless but propane has a strong smell. The benefit having it inside is that you will know if it leaks and take action so you don't run out. But you need a CO detector for the sleeping hrs.
Hi there I was just wondering how this thing tows like what the tow rating is on your truck (tundra?) vs how it does... my truck is rated at 7500 and a trailer like this is a goal for me this spring
Oh wow, that's not bad at all, is yours all alluminum or regular construction? That doesn't seem too heavy at all for the size. My 4runner can tow up to 5,000 lbs so a 7x14 or 7x16 should work well. Thanks in advance. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge
@@DTM.Desperado it's a regular construction. If I did it all over again I would get the all aluminum frame. My truck does great pulling the weight until I drive into a 50mph head wind lol
@@nomadicjake4748 ok cool. So a regular 7x16 would still put me under my towing capacity. Thanks for your help man. I'm sure my 4runner will do fine pulling the load as the engines were designed for towing but I already know my gas mileage is going to drop like a rock lol. Well thanks alot man, hopefully I'll run into you on the road some time 🤙
@@nomadicjake4748 lol!! Well I wish you luck with that lol!! Anyways ... great job on your build and I hope you get to use it often by seeing this amazing country 😊 Take care o.k. 😊🇺🇸
it never ceases to amaze me that people will put videos like this up thinking that we want to see how they built their cargo trailer. The truth is, we do. Usually because we have a cargo trailer ourselves and what ideas to help us build it. What we want to do is to compare what you've done to what we want to do with our trailer and it ideas. What I'm amazed with is how few people will tell us the size of their trailer so we can compare what they've done with our available space.
I like seeing a young fella doing things like this
Good Show. I Too will be Switching from a Medium Sized Travel-Trailer to a Cargo-Carrier. Making the Conversion is Going to Be Fun & I've gotten a lot of Great Ideas from your Video. THANK YOU. Erik(I as well have Dogs. Can't Live without Them)
This is how my husband and I are planning to retire, in a cargo trailer conversion. I really like the faux brick! I think I would paint some of the bricks if not all of them but still, it's different from what everyone else is doing. We have 2 large dogs and I like the setup you have for yours. Thanks for the great ideas and sharing it!
I was thinking of the brick wall myself, now I'm going to do it.
Starting my build shortly. Just picked up a 2020 6x12 that I'm making into a toy hauler. I'll be doing a Murphy Bed like that as well so I can drive my quad in the back.
Great use of space. Nice build.
Good vid, saved it to watch later and now I did again. Still looks good, good ideas. Thanks.
if you use a storage tub to stand in with a shower curtain to divert water back into tub, and run your sump into the bottom, just add a water filter and you can take a shower for an hour on as little as 1/2 gallon of water. its called the "hour shower". im building one. but you may have access to plenty of creeks around there. water is such a big problem for many when trying to stay out for longer periods of time. great setup. im building my second trailer now
Would love to see your plans for your shower..
@@mastiffsrme hi heidi, ive kinda put my building on hold. i kept making so many changes that i was tearing things out over and over! waste of money and time. but ill still build a shower. that hour-shower is a viable option. but i may just get a metal sprinkler pale that i can heat on a stove and then hang from the ceiling. with a built-in cabinet/tub and curtin. im trying to focus on lightweight options and as always less is more. less water pumps, less piping, less, less!
I gutted an old prowler camper and used that same white paneling inside. Am happy with it. I like the look of the brick paneling you used. That is unique.
I love the cargo trailer conversion idea. You need to start making more videos Jake :)
Thank you for the video. Can you note how to secure the bed to the wall. I think you mentioned in folds up. Thank you. I like your simple construction. I saw a guy put all the utilities, heater, propane in the front v then cut a hole in the floor for ventilation. I really want to build a cargo trailer conversion but don't have a lot of building skills.
That is trailer for all. With real people budget. Great work
Great video and camper conversion
You totally covered the basics of living. Good on you man! Happy trails. Cheers
Hi Great build. Have you ever thought of having an overhang attached to the back of the trailer so when you drop the tail ramp you can push up and overhang attached to the top of the of the rear of the trailer. Acting as a shed roof then screening the whole thing in?? You could be adding a couple of square feet of room to the whole place. or even a covered area too cook.
I am starting my build soon on my 6x12 Interstate dual axle. You gave me some great ideas
Screen on cargo door great idea, you can buy spring loaded retractable one that with sections will seal out any bugs,
A place to sleep, eat, and get clean. Travel-ready!
Nice job, Jake. Thanks for sharing with us.
Nice job Jake...I was going to say, just to be on the safe side to put a carbon monoxide alarm, apart for that it's great👍
And a lp detector 😂
Good work, I enjoyed your video tour.
Just came across your channel, and I think this is one of the better form of set up for me I’ve seen so far.
Tfs!
Pretty cool man, functional not fashion, that's my why too
Love you travel home.... NICE....
Great idea for your shower.....but, how about, putting a cover on the bucket (they close pretty tight too) the put a small whole on the top... then push your waterline through it.....ALSO, please put a strap on that water bucket AND on your propane tank.... please be careful...
Set propane tank into a milk crate 20 lbs.fits perfect and secure to wall or floor.
Awesome job !! Very helpful man
Love the simplicity. Love the desk chair lol.good job.
I really like your set up
Way nice, awesome 😎
I'm proud of you young man. Your parents should be proud of you also.
Nice build, would love to know how you did your electrical box and another vid on your solar system. We're getting one that will be wired with 2 outlets but no electrical box and would like to add more outlets and a breaker box.
Love the dog space & you are able to walk around your bed as well. Very thought out & functional-thx for sharing
Love it! Freedom. No mortgage.
Well Done Simple I like it
Not to be rude but the placement of the showers and the exposed boxes is only things I'm not crazy about. I like everything else. What about a L type in the front that could then be your end of bathroom( the bottom of the L) Your kicked sink and maybe some cabinet and a area to house your boxes? just a idea.
Love the setup
Nice, but one suggestion... Move the shower away from your electrical... You can put in a piece of pex or something to reach however far you need.
What's the size of your trailer and how much did you pay for it ?
Good job Jake!! Your doing it!!
Your trailer looks great thank you for the ideas for my project.
the metal shower walls is a great idea
Thks for your explanations, based upon your experiences. Adaptation to persistent change -> learning experiences far outweigh planing, building,, and living with the unwanted,unused, unneeded, **** it, I'm not going to ...
What size is the trailer? I like the simplicity. It gives people idea's for their future build. Thanks.
Go young man !
What size trailer?
Looks very efficient.
Well done.
Thought it was Thomas Rhett at first lol. Nice rig!
Great job dude, nice shower.
Did you put jacks under your ramp so it can also be a patio? Thinking of doing this to my cargo trailer and looking for just the right set of jacks.
Thanks for the tour
good Job !
Hey there, pretty late in your video but can I ask what your overall cost of conversion was including the cargo trailer. Can I make this happen under $10k?
Nice, much better. Glad you upgraded you bed sheets too. Lol😋
Not being critical, just thought you might want to know - the sound/volume on this video is terrible - you need to either speak louder or have the microphone closer to you. Even though I had my volume turned up full, for most of the video it was really hard to hear what you were saying. I do like the layout you chosen.
yep... 12 outlets would not have been a bad idea.... always triple what you think you'll need.
Coming along nicely. New here, but I see you have a stove pipe and set up for a wood stove? Looks like a healthy sized pipe. What size or brand wood stove are you using? My setup in my 6x10 is not so advanced. For a shower I've been using a two room shower tent. I use only about 2.5 gallons per shower. Keep up the good work!
I’m considering framing walls and a roof around a 7 x 16 trailer as opposed to converting a cargo trailer. Apart from saving on the cost of building materials and reducing the likelihood of leaking (which I consider the big upsides), why did you choose a cargo trailer?
Great home for sure! Do you have the gray and black water tanks under the trailer? Or do you catch the shower water prior and the toilet water flushed or what?Thank you, August
What kind of insurance do you have on your cargo trailer.. I want to get a enclosed cargo trailer... I heard the new insurance will insure it
Great trailer, but the propane tank is a big no no inside very unsafe. It should be outside full stop
Yes, and the brick paneling probably has asbestos in it. Asbestos is a big no no inside, very unsafe.
@@jimsteele7108 asbestos was banned from home building products in 1977.
I've been using a propane tank in my camper for 5 years. Common sense prevails. Make sure there are no leaks and keep away from a heat source. It's quite the opposite. Let a tank freeze outside and your regulator is a hazard. Flames with shoot up a foot high on the stove. They added stinky stuff to propane so you can smell it. They also sell propane detectors. Think about it, your lines are inside. They'll bust before a tank does.
verry cool . what state is that
Very, very cool trailer
Beautiful day
Cool!
Thanks
Who makes the screen that you have on the back?
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@@nomadicjake4748 this covers the opening for the ramp?
I see your stove pipe when is your wood stove going in?
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What is the black flu pipe for?
Seriously?🙄
Uhhhh… SERIOUSLY! I didn't see nor hear the mention of a freakin stove...so yeah, Seriously! How about u tell me.
Great Job!
Jake is that a tankless next to ur shower?
The layout is super weird but i like tgat u actually live in there
Why are you heating hot water ?
Nice Job....
How much is a plain trailer selling for like your trailer? What is the brand name of your trailer?
I have a Look Cargo Trailer that's 7x16. Plan you probable looking at 4k or 5K depending what it comes with.
What size is this trailer
hide the bong maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan
Do you still have your bike?
OMG!
What make and brand is the water heater?
When will you be back in Colorado
Thank you for sharing. How do you drain the shower water? Do you go to a gray tank or hole in the floor? :)
no mind the propane pansies. as long as it is held down tight, you are good. if you store propane outside you still have propane in the hoses fueling your stove or heater. common sense takes you long way.
They might leak at the tank connector. Carbon monoxide is odorless but propane has a strong smell. The benefit having it inside is that you will know if it leaks and take action so you don't run out. But you need a CO detector for the sleeping hrs.
Hi there I was just wondering how this thing tows like what the tow rating is on your truck (tundra?) vs how it does... my truck is rated at 7500 and a trailer like this is a goal for me this spring
What size is your trailer?
Where did you buy the water heater.
I got it off amazon
Dude you are ruffing it.nice set up you look counfey.
Is this guy smart or what?
What!
Hey man do you know how much your 7x16 trailer weighs after the conversion? Trying to decide what size is best with my tow vehicle.
Last time I checked was the beginning of the year and it weighed around 4200 fully loaded with all my stuff.
Oh wow, that's not bad at all, is yours all alluminum or regular construction? That doesn't seem too heavy at all for the size. My 4runner can tow up to 5,000 lbs so a 7x14 or 7x16 should work well. Thanks in advance. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge
@@DTM.Desperado it's a regular construction. If I did it all over again I would get the all aluminum frame. My truck does great pulling the weight until I drive into a 50mph head wind lol
@@nomadicjake4748 ok cool. So a regular 7x16 would still put me under my towing capacity. Thanks for your help man. I'm sure my 4runner will do fine pulling the load as the engines were designed for towing but I already know my gas mileage is going to drop like a rock lol. Well thanks alot man, hopefully I'll run into you on the road some time 🤙
Good job dude.... I just subscribed....
Are you living in it full time yet?????
Iv been living in my trailer full time for almost 2 years now.
Is the LP tank secured?
Size, weight, tow vehicle?
You said " my" about 200 times lol!!!
Yeah I'm trying to get better at saying words like my, like, um a lot less lol
@@nomadicjake4748 lol!! Well I wish you luck with that lol!!
Anyways ... great job on your build and I hope you get to use it often by seeing this amazing country 😊
Take care o.k. 😊🇺🇸
"I haven't died yet". To be young and carefree.
Please feel free to demonstrate the shower.. It was unclear. As thorough as possible please
Pervert
@@waterheaterservices yup
Candles and propane is like Morphine and chocolate....
what size is the trailer?
Trailer is 7x16
Expecially
The layout is meh? But good job doing it yourself.
Just one question...what is un that Victoria's Secret bag? Lol
Cute & doable!.........lol
I would subscribe and ask Qs like you said but looking at your comments you dont respond to Qs
A leaf blower will suck them bugs up and blow them out the door.
By looking at your video I think it's a 14...7.. by 7
It's a 7'X16'
What state are you in?
Fattie thanks for asking. I'm in Colorado right now.
Do you clean windows out in Colorado?
Time to time. I have a online business now but if I need to make some extra money I'll knock on doors or post some ads for window cleaning.
@@nomadicjake4748 whats your online business
Go on take a dump.........I dare ya......