How we converted our 6 x 12 cargo trailer into a camper. DIY

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
  • Cargo to comfort, we built our own cargo trailer camper conversion. So can you. Follow our DIY plans. Save thousands but doing it yourself.
    Get our Cargo to Comfort camper DIY Builders Guide here.
    Complete with BONUS materials!!!!
    rb.gy/pnfla
    Service Your Own Onan camper or any other Onan branded power generators. Click below to get access to 100's of Emergency power generator service, installation and parts manuals. Even manuals from units from the 70's. Other Brands available as well. Save Thousands on generators repairs.
    koji.to/k/99tS
  • Навчання та стиль

КОМЕНТАРІ • 78

  • @djsonfire0001
    @djsonfire0001 Рік тому +11

    Im 5 yrs. Fulltime in a 6x12 ....the fun part is customizing it just right for your needs! Great ideas. You'll have a blast in your "campler". 👍🏼

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  Рік тому +4

      That's the plan! Thanks for watching my video Danny. Please feel free to share it with friends and family. Have a nice day.

  • @billstoys8324
    @billstoys8324 24 дні тому +1

    I really like that layout. Simple but functional. Well thought out. Good job!!

  • @butchwaldo8729
    @butchwaldo8729 54 хвилини тому

    Super cool set up!

  • @michaelfishkin4332
    @michaelfishkin4332 11 місяців тому +3

    Nice. Enjoy the ac, and keep living the dream

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching Michael. We will try to keep it moving!!

  • @lizhaydon2250
    @lizhaydon2250 26 днів тому

    What a super camper. It is perfect.

  • @traedrose7963
    @traedrose7963 Рік тому +3

    Way to go on taking your grandson and making great memories. Love that

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching. We are definitely making memories and having fun.

  • @robertmoody2221
    @robertmoody2221 2 місяці тому +2

    Wow that’s very nice I’m about to do mine the same way. Great job

  • @AndreC240
    @AndreC240 Рік тому +3

    That’s beautiful. Nice work.

  • @chuckpatterson8374
    @chuckpatterson8374 Рік тому +4

    Great build friend.

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  Рік тому

      Thanks for the visit.
      follow me for more cool content. Feel free to share my video. will appreciate it very much, Cleve

  • @markpenley8764
    @markpenley8764 Рік тому +6

    Good job. I'm in the thinking process of doing a cargo conversion. I agree with your "keep it simple" philosophy.

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching. I am sure you will make the right decisions. Shoot me a message if you have any questions.

  • @dirtyharry5878
    @dirtyharry5878 6 місяців тому +2

    Very nice build ,but your missing your shower 🚿 there then that. Yu did a great job. I'm just back from a 5200 mile 7 1/2 month trip in my 6x12 . Best trip ever fr me. San Diego California to the San Juan islands off the Northern Washington cast.
    Best t Yu ND ENJOY

  • @dartagnantaft5918
    @dartagnantaft5918 3 місяці тому

    You have given me so many other things to think about before I do my build. I am subscribing just to see what's next.

  • @Fightingbluebirdfarm
    @Fightingbluebirdfarm Рік тому +4

    Nice job, bud. I love that you kept it simple!

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  Рік тому

      Thanks! 👍 I am glad that you and a chance to see my video. The trailer is a work in progress. Please feel free to share my video with friends and family. Have nice day.

  • @cowboyscoffee
    @cowboyscoffee Рік тому +2

    Nice job

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  Рік тому

      Thanks for taking out the time to watch my video. Please feel free to share it with friends and family. Have a nice day!

  • @traedrose7963
    @traedrose7963 Рік тому +4

    Nice work and tour! Thanks for sharing. I’m currently searching for a trailer to build something similar. I appreciate keeping it simple. God bless! ❤

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching my video. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

  • @alanosborne1947
    @alanosborne1947 Рік тому +2

    Good job I'm a huge fan of simple that was the theme of my CTC build. I'm working on a 18 X 8.5 X 6.5 CT. I camp with it and work on it. I'm in North Carolina maybe we'll run into each other some time Have fun!!

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  Рік тому

      You bet. Thanks for watching my video.

  • @RichardCockerill
    @RichardCockerill Рік тому +2

    very nice set up...well done

  • @DougBernitt
    @DougBernitt 7 днів тому

    Nice build! I bought a 5x8 utility trailer and built a box on with bubble windows. It has shore power or I can use my 2k inverter 12vdc to 120vac. Solar panels charge my batteries during the day. I have a small window AC unit that runs for 6 hours off of inverter, orI can plug my shore power if I’m at an electrical campsite! I’ve had several offers to buy it or build them for people. With all that said, I love how utilized the space! Great job!

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  7 днів тому +1

      You have a great setup. I was thinking about selling mine and starting a new project, but I think that I am emotionally attached to it for now, LOL. Thinks for watching.

    • @DougBernitt
      @DougBernitt 7 днів тому

      @@papacleveDIY Blessings to you Sir!

  • @dereksmith5551
    @dereksmith5551 4 місяці тому

    Great job my friend!!!

  • @kairandbellinger1973
    @kairandbellinger1973 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your trialer.

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  Рік тому

      Our pleasure! Thanks for taking out the time to watch my video.

  • @Adventureswithbecky
    @Adventureswithbecky 4 місяці тому

    Love this build. Simple, super functional and well built.

  • @patriciamuskevitsch8359
    @patriciamuskevitsch8359 Місяць тому +1

    Love it!

  • @modifiedcarclips1617
    @modifiedcarclips1617 Рік тому +3

    Awesome conversion! Keep up the great content

  • @cowboyfan35
    @cowboyfan35 9 місяців тому +1

    Very nice!

  • @GlendaNorris-qx3in
    @GlendaNorris-qx3in 11 місяців тому +2

    Nice job, safe travels and God Bless

  • @bobmirror7164
    @bobmirror7164 Рік тому +1

    Great simple setup for your mission. The expansion bars with curtains and nylon screen are a game changer for my ramp door opening. I always though about attaching a a boat bimini top on the cargo door floor. So it would make a fold out screen room.

  • @JW-wq1jj
    @JW-wq1jj 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video, neat to see some ideas for the project I had in mind. 🎉

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. Feel free to forward questions.

  • @tonidavis1045
    @tonidavis1045 11 місяців тому +1

    Those are cicadas 😊

  • @DuceCarrollme4
    @DuceCarrollme4 Рік тому +3

    Nice job!

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching. Have a nice day!

  • @neeleym00481977
    @neeleym00481977 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey man, i like your setup. That gives me alot of ideas for a trailer in getting ready to build out. I have an 8x20 trailer with the ramp in back, and the side access door. You have a blessed day. "Keep on keepin on"

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. Looking forward to seeing your build. Remember, take your time and keep it simple. Do what works best for you. You have a nice sized trailer. Enjoy!!

  • @user-tc6or7hk5i
    @user-tc6or7hk5i 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice I am working on one

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  8 місяців тому +1

      Great! I know you will enjoy it

  • @jailbaitandtackleoutdoors
    @jailbaitandtackleoutdoors 10 місяців тому +2

    New follower Sir! I enjoyed this video a ton and can see you are very wise. I hope to watch more content in the future!

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  10 місяців тому +2

      Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching my video. I will try my best to not disappoint. Have a nice day.

  • @petertosh4748
    @petertosh4748 8 місяців тому

    Nice job.

  • @michaelohara2161
    @michaelohara2161 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice build!

  • @harleydriverpdtnm3996
    @harleydriverpdtnm3996 7 місяців тому

    Good video appreciate you brother 👊🏾

  • @kiddkoolarrow7904
    @kiddkoolarrow7904 9 місяців тому

    @papacleveDIY Great build PaPa!

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks and thanks for watching.

  • @user-rk8zc7xn6k
    @user-rk8zc7xn6k 5 місяців тому

    good

  • @jimihendrix8535
    @jimihendrix8535 3 місяці тому

    It looks like we think alike and that you are one step ahead of me. I am exploring building a 6x12 cargo trailer camper, and I am also exploring getting a Coleman Rubicon like you bought instead of building a cargo camper. I am curious if you are satisfied with the Coleman vs the cargo camper (e.g., you cannot stand up in the Coleman and no inside kitchen and bathroom). I would also like to know your opinion between pulling the Coleman vs the cargo camper (wind resistance, MPG, etc.). Thank you for your time and opinion.

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  3 місяці тому

      Downsized from class C motor home to cargo trailer to the rubicon. Here are our reasons. Now that we are empty nesters the rubicon works out best for us. We pull it with a hybrid ford maverick that gets 22 to 24 mpg. We don’t worry about not being able to stand up in it because we are outdoor campers. The trailer is only for sleeping and staying protected from the outdoor elements. As for a bathroom, we have a portable shower shelter tent with porta potty in it. For quick late night nature calls we keep a portable urinal inside the trailer. The 6 x 12 cargo conversion has a lot more room and we can sleep up to four people. We still have it for times when our grandson comes along. I am emotionally attached to that trailer because we built it ourselves. The Rubicon works best for us now because of the small size and maneuverability. Only takes up 12 feet of real estate and fits in most garages. Both of the trailers get a lot of attention from onlookers at the campgrounds we visit. As we get older less to have to deal with is best for us.

    • @jimihendrix8535
      @jimihendrix8535 3 місяці тому +1

      @@papacleveDIY Exactly the response I was hoping for. Thank you. That was excellent. Downsizing from bigger is what I am about. Minimalism. You are so helpful for me. I love your thinking.

  • @chawnslopoke2619
    @chawnslopoke2619 2 місяці тому

    Looks good i like the use of peel and stick tiles. I tried them on my floor but when it gets hot inthe trailer they always come off. How do you deal with that? Thank you

    • @papacleveDIY
      @papacleveDIY  2 місяці тому

      We used cement glue as well. No problem with coming up.

  • @mumbolina
    @mumbolina 10 місяців тому +1

    what?

  • @Stinky97000
    @Stinky97000 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice