Toy Hauler Conversion Finished?
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- I have my Toy Hauler conversion about 95% completed except for some interior trim. This video gives a complete walkaround of the features I have incorporated into my build. In the future, I hope to add solar panels to the roof and lithium batteries, but that will be for future videos.
Hey John, I watched this whole series already. What a huge task and accomplishment. Nice toy hauler you have made!
Glad you enjoyed it. Loved your video, look forward to riding with you again.
FINALLY! I got to see a build where they put the shower in the v-nose. That's what I'm wanting to do! Your build looks really clean. Nice work!
That’s one handsome trailer!
you have a gorgeous piece of property i was eyeing it as much as the trialer. man some people are blessed! i'd be lucky to afford the trailer.
Thank you Jennifer. I bought the empty parcel 15 years ago and built the house and workshop. Always wanted to build a house myself and that's what I did. Of course the big stuff I had to contract out. Lots of work. I am still working as a Nurse at 67 to pay for my toys.
Well done!!
Great design. Simple. Quality. All a guy needs. Thanks!
Well done John! Love it.
That is a great looking trailer.
I'll be over next week to borrow it for the next year.
I may end up using your bed lift design but plan to put a off switch to shut power off on the lift system just in case the relay activates while I'm sleeping. I love this bed lift design as it looks easier than pulleys and cables to a winch as I've seen before. Thank you
Good build, my last trailer had a roof in three sections and after a couple of years it started leaking, first in one spot then another. It eventually ruined the interior and caused mold. My new trailer like yours has a one piece roof that curves at the sides. Looking at all the builds with the fancy interiors no one ever mentions the roof, like your house it is the most important, but people concentrate on interior and think little about the exterior quality.
Watched the series John. Turned out great. Thanks for taking the time to video your project. Enjoy it!
Exact trailer I'm looking at buying...different paint scheme but same size. I looked far and wide to come back local to Reed's in Omaha for the best built trailer. Very nice build! Thanks for sharing.
Nice, I think it would look awesome with black and white checked floor.
Nice build 🇨🇦
Awesome build brotha , definitely going to be using some of these ideas on our enclosed trailer build ! We are hauling ATVS and dirtbikes in the same size trailer but want to convert it over like this one
Thanks for the kind words. Good luck on your build.
Your trailer looks very nice and well thought out. Have fun in your travels !!
Excellent floor plan. My son and I both ride as well and this is exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks for sharing.
Super nice. Wish I had one just like it.
Beautiful rig. Very well done.
Very nice setup
Very nice man. I know its a lot of work. Looks beautiful
That's fantastic! I'm picking my trailer up next weekend and have about 6 designs on paper. You just gave me some great ideas!!
very impressive
My next video will detail my solar panel install and the inverter and solar charge controller.
perfect setup. very efficient use of space. Has everything you need and nothing you dont.
Very nice build!
Great videos. Wish I had something like that for my Honda Pioneer 700. You did a great job. I know it was alot of work,time,$$
Very nice job. Thanks
Fantastic and innovative ideas and great workmanship! One thing that came to mind when you mentioned the interior security latches for the ramp so that someone couldn't open the ramp while you're inside without having to lock the exterior latches. There's nothing to prevent the exterior doors from locked from some pranksters walking by while you're inside, leaving you to see how much fun using the emergency window actually is. I couldn't tell if you had addressed that somehow by locking those latches in the open position to prevent this while inside the trailer.
My reasoning for the interior locks was mainly for securing the trailer. Locks are so easy to cut off using bolt cutters or a grinder cut off wheel. They would have one more level to deal with. Then again they can just cut off the lock on the entry door, or just cut thru the wall of the trailer with a saws-all! With the interior locks, I have 3 possible methods of exit, the window, front door, or rear cargo door. Some people put latches on the outside where they can lock the bars open, but I won't worry about that as I have the emergency window as last resort.
That's really nice. Might need to cover that roof with about 1.5kw of solar for that a/c. I notice the sides & front are one piece sheets of aluminum also - more expensive than cheaper trailers, but no leaks & peace of mind. Very nice ceiling, cabinets & shower!! Ingenious & simple inside lock for the ramp, too. Love to watch all these build videos for the ideas. I'm a little surprised you didn't (yet?) insulate the floor, especially in that part of the country. I'm subscribing in case you post a video on the solar install.
Thanks for the write-up, I do want to put solar on the roof, I have had two failed attempts to have a solar panel delivered to me from Boudge RV. They pack them in flimsy cheap thin cardboard and hope they arrive intact.
Hi John, great looking and well thought out trailer! Wanted to see it and say hi ... I met you the other day in Big Bend on the way to the old quick silver / Mercury mine. Hope your ride was awesome!
Hey Scott, just got home and the trip was very enjoyable. We are reviewing the raw video I shot. I will be putting out a youtube vid on it in a couple of days. Good to hear from you.
Very nice build! Best custom build I've seen so far.
Good job simple and complete.
It’s so clean!!!
Really nice build man. !!!
I have a similar setup with a 7x18 all aluminum trailer, but with more built out in the rear, and I have a 850 lb tongue weight. Drops to 700 lbs when I load the 1800lb size by side in the back.
Awesome trailer buddy ! Very impressive indeed. I am sure it will be very handy on your trips and adventures. I just bought a motorcycle camper (I just posted the video yesterday) which is much better than my 2 person tent. Thanks for sharing this video. Well done
Fantastic job John. Well thought out construction. Enjoy, you deserve it after all the work you put into it.
Awesome trailer!
Hell yeah John.
It's excellent John. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful job, John. I'm sure you will get a lot of enjoyment out of it. My only concern is your propane tank. It should be outside, not in a enclosed inside space.
I keep the tank valve closed at all times with exception of when using it which is not very often. It's a brand new tank, 11 gallon. It is only used for the hot water heater. I will get and install a propane detector.
Despite your precautions, propane cylinder in an enclosed space is a terrible idea. Supply valves can leak, pressure safety valves can leak, etc. Just check out industry standards for storing flammable cylinders. There is a reason for them. Cheers.
Nice build feller
Very nice!!!
Nice job, thanks for the video
I just got a proven industries lock too.
OCD people may have trouble with the knob orientation. lol! Beautiful toy hauler.
That is an interesting comment. These were my first cabinets I ever built so I have no idea if knobs have a standard orientation. Is there a standard? Always willing to learn.
@@johntalbert8227 not at all. It was tongue in cheek as many people get upset when they are not all lined up the same way. Please don't take any offense as it wasn't that serious of a comment.
@@NKBobcat No offense, I was genuinely interested if there was a standard.
Good build👍
Great build, only thing I would add is some kind of protection for the AC unit while towing.
I have a custom cover for it when towing.
looks great.
Workmanship looks excellent. I question the layout of the mechanics including the emergency exit window. But 👍🏾
Window will be easy for kids to crawl up on the counter and climb out.
Nice job
Just noticed another person pointed out that you are dual sport riders? I ride Bmw.
I also have a bed lift made by happi jack. Works well but I like yours better.
Great job
Veryyy NICEEEEE
Wow very nice job does your AC unit also provide Heat as well and are you going to show another video when it is all the way done you've done such a nice job I'd love to see it when it's finished it would look very nice with a fridge in there and some think arrangement along with the TV Maybe
Leaving soon for a trip to Texas with my Son, will give the trailer a workout and new video.
Next month I'm going to buy a 20 foot moving truck. I want to create a small 10 x 7 living space near the cab, and then I'll wall off the back half. It'll have 2 uses: during the day it'll be used for making short/local hauls in town for people for things like furniture; that will be an easy source of income each day; $100/Load. In the evening as a ministry option, the back area will easily get turned into a nice space to sleep in, so that a homeless person can stay warm and safe. I can either make them a meal, and provide them with a food, water, clothes, hygiene products, a Bible, the hammock & sleeping bag that they slept in, and $100 cash. I need to give a huge shout out to Josh who has a YT channel called: "ACTS INITIATIVE. This week I was really inspired by his amazing 24 part series called "Dead Church", that talks about the importance of not living above and beyond, but living to constantly help others who desperately in need. So this is why I'm excited to be moving out of a stick & brick next month.
Sexy Trailer Sir! Thank you for sharing
So does your shower have a pan under the wood slats that drains straight into the grey tank ? Or how does that work ? Thanks , nice trailer !
Watch this and it should answer your questions. ua-cam.com/video/qIZw6-L0CNM/v-deo.html
Bad ass !
That snap-on hat was definitely $300 dollars lol.
Actually, I have no idea where I got that hat. Don't own any snap on tools! I think my Son gave it to me, and he doesn't have any either. I'm more of a Harbor Freight guy. Took me a minute to figure out what you meant. I guess if you buy $300 worth of tools from the snap-on guy he gives you a hat? If I was buying snap-on tools, I would have never been able to afford my trailer, haha.
@@johntalbert8227 Lol yeah i was just saying it because Snap-on is the expensive side when going tool shopping. Nice trailer I have a 7x14 but for lawncare😁.
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Great job John the total project took how long from start to finish?
Been working on it since March.
Very nice work! How is everything holding up after 2 years?
Everything holding up just like new. The only issue was the loss of refrigerant, but that was my fault. I have since rectified that issue.
@johntalbert8227 Very good! Thanks
Good looking rig John. On the emergency window, did you install it? If so when you cut the vertical studs did you weld a frame around the window for support so the sheet metal is stiff again?
I only cut one stud. Just above the window is the top of the frame with a double layer of 1 inch square tube. The distance between studs was only 32 inches after the cut. I have .40 aluminum skin. I figured that it would be silly to add a steel frame around the window. There is also the interior plywood walls. It is very sturdy with just the window frame in.
@@johntalbert8227 thanks John
I like the coloring on your trailer! The setup you have is awesome! Enjoy your travels! Garage door rollers are a great idea for the roll up bed!! Awesome job! We converted a cargo trailer as well! Feel free to check out our channel.
WOW. very simple but very useful trailer! do you have a link to show where you purchase the hitch lock? Also by chance on the AC unit can it run off solar? I am looking to purchase one since and they are really nice to have.
Just google "Proven Locks" and you will find the lock company. Not very practical to run the ac off of solar on such a small trailer. You would need 800 watts of solar to run it. I bought a small inverter generator to run ac if I need it. Thanks for the compliment.
Hi John. Great videos as always. Quick question. What kind of seat do you have on your bike and on the Tusk Panniers, did you go with the mediums or large? Thanks, Gonzo
I have the medium panniers. The seat is a Seat Concepts tall. Both good products.
We have an dealer in Norfolk Nebraska too
Great lay out I’m looking at the pros and cons of full time living a travel trailer to me is out they are junk I thought about a tiny home on wheels but I’m thinking the cargo trailer conversion could be the way to go everything on one level, I’d appreciate any input you could give me on your thoughts of what I am th in king about doing
Trailer looks great. Lay off all the zooming in & out, it makes the video hard to keep watching.
Nice work but aren't you concerned that condenser is going to get destroyed up front like that?
Very nice! Does the shower water drain to the ground or in a tank? I've been struggling on how to handle this on our trailer. Thanks!
If you watch episode 2 you will see how I put the water and grey tanks. Also the episode on shower pan install. Thanks for the thumbs up.
Nice clean build.
Couple of questions:
-how is water splashing with the shower? (Does water go out to floor?)
-what would you estimate the over all weight, and tounge weight to be?
-what price was the trailer?
Thank you
No splashing of water. There is about a 3 inch lip that keeps the shower curtain inside, works pretty good. Have not weighed the trailer yet. On my trip to WV we had the trailer loaded with my Himalayan which weighs a little over 400 lbs and a ktm 690 which is 360. Bunch of gear up front. When dropping the tongue on the hitch the truck barely dropped maybe an inch at most. On the highway never any swaying, even with big rigs blowing by us. Super stable. I have a super duty F250 4x4 four-door so the trailer doesn't faze it. Trailer was $5400, afraid to total up the receipts for all the upgrades.
@@johntalbert8227 Well thank you so much for the answers and details. I am curious about weight because of a smaller town vehicle I have. I don't want to almost double the trailer cost, (guessing), to go with aluminum (I know there are other benefits as well to aluminum).
My plan is to try this conversion out, see what I like in the design and not, and then start a business building these customer campers for people! I'm in NC, so fingers crossed there will be a person to kick start this with an order. I am a civil engineering cad designer, so planning to use my experience to produce high quality builds.
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Here is a fine example for some ideas as well.
ua-cam.com/video/JHg4ZMNERFE/v-deo.html
@@johntalbert8227 It's very hard to believe you only paid $5400 for it. I see you have a 6 inch frame with the front corners covered, 7 foot wide, and the one piece aluminum roof, with .040 thickness. It appears to be higher that a 6'3" interior height.
I've been looking to custom order a 6'x14' tandem, with similar upgrades , but 4" frame, .030, and standard 6'3" interior ceiling height That's a great price.
@@johnnieblackburn3182 Just went to the website where I bought the trailer. Price now is $8800!
Just ran into your video. The trailer looks nice. I think I am going to order one just like yours. Do they install windows, insulation? I figure I might not save much by doing the insulation myself.
I have no idea since I never asked. No trailer builder will do as good a job as you can do on the insulation. It's not hard, just extremely tedious. Have read many horror stories about people paying to have the manufacturer do the job and screwing it up or taking huge shortcuts.
This thing looks great! I actually have a 7x16 Sure Trac trailer I bought for this exact purpose, but been using it to move family/ store moving supplies since I bought it in 2017. Hoping to change that this year.
Where did you get your windows/ how did you go about install them? Thats my biggest fear with my conversion is messing up my trailer skin. If you have a writeup of your build somewhere I would love to see it.
I bought the windows off of ebay, the build videos should give you enough detail to tackle it yourself. Just go slow and be methodical. Measure twice and cut once is good advice.
Awesome build! Maybe I missed it, would like to see how the gray tank is plumbed? This is nearly the same trailer I'm looking at 7" tall, extended tongue etc. Is that steel or aluminum build? Thank you and take care
See this:ua-cam.com/video/qIZw6-L0CNM/v-deo.html
@@johntalbert8227 Thank you
How do you protect your heat/ac unit while traveling?
Very nice work.
Where did you get bed lift?
I had a custom made cover made from marine-grade vinyl. I made the bed lift. Go back and view my other videos and I explain the process.
Can you do a video on how to create the auto bed lift
Love the bed and actuators. Where did you buy the actuators?
eBay item number: 334247903350
@@johntalbert8227 Thanks John. Do they all run at the same speed? If there is more than one and they don't run at the same speed - the bed seems like it would bind up. Have you had any problems?
@@MarkKeckeis The side of my bed with two actuators is a tiny bit faster than the other side with just one. Only a problem when going all the way to the top and the two actuator side hits the ceiling first. Going down is no problem as there are limiter switches that shut them down automatically. No big deal. If I had to do it again, I would use 4.
Very nice trailer. What I would like to know though is how good does the 9000 BTU mini split work I am getting ready to build my own trailer and I don’t know if I should go to a 12,000 BTU or the 9000?
I have 1/1/2" of blue foam insulation in the walls and ceiling. The 9000 works fine so far. The 9000 is great because it is only 110 volts and uses a 15 amp circuit. For my small trailer, the 9000 provides plenty of cooling and heating.
You have a masterpiece, can you build one for me?
Thank you William. Still a work in progress.
Bed lift? Where did you buy?
I wonder if it is possible to get one rated that can lift front or back of bike for repair? Tire replacement on Harley would be handy
Those actuators are rated for 200 pounds each. If I had to do it again I would put in 4, one each corner.
minus the cost of the trailer what would you estimate the supplies cost for the entire build?
How is the Split sytem hooked up, powered etc.
It is connected to my RV power distribution box. Runs off of a 15 amp 110-volt circuit. The grey flexible conduit you see in the video has electrical lines in it.
John - you have inspired me to go ahead and do a trailer build. I ordered my Reed Trailer and hope to have it soon. I think I figured out the 2 - 20 gallon fresh water tanks
www.classacustoms.com/Under-Mount-Style-Water-Tank-20-Gallon_p_252.html.
I was hoping to go with a larger gray tank , 30 gallon, but it seems to be limited with the spacing on the supports. Has the 20 gallon been big enough? I plan to elevate the front bathroom area - I have ordered the trailer with the side door further to the back - plan to make it a little larger. Can you give me any pointers on how you plumbed the two fresh water tanks. One fill pipe that has a tee and goes to both - same with the vents? Thanks again for your documentation on the build.
Just saw this Jim: 20 gal is very limited really. If I had to do it over, I would cut out some frame and reweld to allow a bigger tank. I have a 1 1/2" line that goes from tank to tank so when filling one it transfers over to the second tank as the first one fills. The vents are connected with a tee to both tanks.
@@johntalbert8227 John - I did order the three 20's from Class A Customs - trailer is getting close - hope to pick it up in the next week. So, you think the gray 20 is too small - what about the 40 gallons of fresh water - is that enough? With you suggestion - I will either use the 3rd 20 for additional fresh or just use the two and go for a larger gray tank - do you think 30 gallons on the gray would be a help? I like your smaller solar but I am an electrician by trade and I just finished my solar that will be installed in the rig. I have a 48V system and am using a Growatt SPF 3000TL LVM for the brain. I built the 16 cell 272 Ah battery this weekend - it is massive. The BMS has the cells all in balance. I plan to place it on the drivers side of the trailer to counter balance what I have on the driver side. I'm learning about this UA-cam - I might put some of my experiences on line. Thanks again for your work on posting - I do like a lot of your ideas.
@@coachgym You can always use more of everything, but then you start getting heavy, expensive and I wanted to keep things small and light. I just have grey water, so I can leak some out on the ground slowly. I only use it to shower, no food particles or stuff that would attract animals. Sounds like a hell of a battery use built!
Would you give me a rough idea on cost of this setup please? I absolutely love it
Been afraid to total it up. I do know that the price of the cargo trailer went up about $2500 since I bought mine.
@@johntalbert8227 yeah I believe it. I’m going to wait it out a bit until I can get one near 3.5k for the 7x12
What brand and size are the smaller windows? Great build!
Bought them here: www.ebay.com/usr/vintek1958?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
you cover that mini split going down the road? Or that fan is probably going mach 80 lol.
I have a custom cover for it. Actually, it gets very little wind or debris sitting right behind the truck. After a 3000 mile trek on the highways the cover was very clean, which surprised me.
Very nice. No sink? Thoughts on that?
Just going to use a simple washbasin outside on a table. Want to keep things simple.
Excellent. Wondering if you have some kind of security cover for the mini-split?
Funny you should ask. The trailer is sitting in the parking lot of a Boat Canvass shop having a marine grade canvass cover built for it. I will post when I get it back.
@@johntalbert8227 Good deal. Wouldn't want a bunch of road debris in it.
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@@johntalbert8227 I keep getting a "content not available at this time".
@@martyaz Try the new url
Just curious as to the durability of the air conditioner unit on a trailer installation? Is it resting on something to cushion the vibrations?
Setting on some small rubber pads. Going on a 2800 mile trip next month, will let you know if it's still working when I get back!
We contacted with Big Horn, and they said that we cannot walk on the roof. How do we install the fan and solar panels without damaging or denting the roof? Please advise how you prevented that.
Very simple. Just lay a piece of plywood on the roof and sit, stand on it while installing items on the roof. With the steel frame of the trailer only 16" on center, it is a very strong roof. Just not directly between ribs with concentrated weight like a person standing on the aluminum roof. 1/2" ply will be plenty strong to work on the roof. Good luck.
@@johntalbert8227 thanks
Whoa! Stop was that a propane tank inside the RV? I’m out.
yes, a new tank with the valve in the off position except for the few minutes when the shower is running.
Have the same trailer. Can i get info on the windows please and thank you!
Hi Thad, I bought them on E-bay. Item# 265347242466 No issues at all. Just installed another one in my door. This is the one I put in the door. 353284237906
What did you use for the connection pass-through on the mini split lines (through the front trailer wall)?
The mini comes with a plastic shroud that goes thru the wall, along with a bag of plastic clay. I ran the lines thru the wall, packed it with the clay, then filled the hole with white silicone. I filled the other side of the wall also. Works very well.
How many bikes can you fit in there? and is the weight of the bikes over the axles?
Depends on what kind of bikes? Full dress harley I don't know if two will sit side by side. I have put a couple of full size bikes side by side, then a smaller bike in front of those two. As far as the wt, I don't have any issues with my build, I have plenty of nose wt to compensate for the bikes. If you were to build one you would have to figure all that out for your situation and what kind of bikes you have.
Whats the total cost of the build? Nice job.
Don't know, afraid to total it up! One day I will total up the pile of receipts I have in the workshop.
Where’s the propane?
Under the counter, small 11 lb bottle. Valve kept closed at all times, except when using it to take a shower. Windows and vent open when shower is used.
How did you mount the linear actuators to the wall on the bottom?
welded small mounts to the frame. mount is just a square of strap 1/8" metal with a hole drilled in it. Then a small 1 1/2" steel rod about 1/4" dia put in hole and welded to the flat piece. This was then welded to the trailer frame. The bottom of the actuator has a mounting point which is a hole that just slides over the steel rod I have on the wall, then a cotter pin put in place to hold it from sliding off. Works great.