Trailer Tour of a Nomad Living in a Cargo Trailer
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- In today's video, we are looking at my friend Ed's very nice Cargo Trailer Conversion. I think it was full of ideas that you will find helpful as you plan your own conversion.
At the time I shot this, he was trying to sell it, but it has been sold. So I am showing it to you just so you can get your creative juices going and pick up some great ideas for your own conversion. Enjoy!
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I am amazed at the negative comments on here! If u dont like the interior no one cares! It suited the person who owned it and he sold it! To me it was a home for someone who worked out of it! It provided for the needs of the person!
Denise Mcintosh. Some people just cant understand the Nomad life, they are "stuck", poor souls.
Yup ... this seems like a nice WORKING Van. The solar set up, with frig, heater, etc. is super slick.
Lots to work with here whatever your needs are.
Thanks for the tour.
I don't know about negative comments... I think this is a great well done practical unit. Myself I would go with lithium phosphate over the AGM. Nice little build
And I will make a suggestion, 200AH LiF Battery can be had for about $800 off brand.... You would have one battery lighter and more useable AH's as lithium you can drain the entire battery before recharging
I'm amazed how many people that aren't economically challenged look down on people that are vehicle dwelling due to very limited incomes. What really gets me are the ones that inherited a bunch of money and would be in similar circumstances had they not inherited this money.
Very well said Radnally. Agree.
Radnally, you nailed it. A lot of people have no idea what it is like out in the world. Over the years, I have camped out in a few places most folks would not let their dog sleep in. The people you reference, I wager, have never observed the mounds (peoples homes) beside the runways as your flight lands in India. Living in the Philippines today, I often see real poverty up close and personal. I talking poverty we do NOT see in the US. I grew up in the home of my "great depression era" Grandparents, learned to save for the "the big one" from an early age and compounded my small stake with hard work and investing. I am comfortable today but fully prepared for the worst case scenario. Why would anyone think it a
decent to place a stumbling block in front of a person just making their own way in life? I think all hard working folks have a disdain for the welfare queens and SS disability cheats. Folks living within their means, paying their own way and bothering no one should be lifted up and receive praise for their efforts.
Radnally Bulls hit he could have been much neater and taken more time straiten the batteries and wires ect there is also lots of ways to make it look better for free or for cheap cheap blanket or cloth from the thrift store for covering cabinets if you can't afford doors for instance. Paint .Some people do not have the mindset to improve looks of things. They just don't care and see nothing wrong with it . Same kind of people you see in the walmart parking lot with there awnings and bbq s out dumping piss in the planters. I myself would go nuts in that thing. I wouldent spend a night in there without serious effort to make it look better. But that's me I'm weird that way
Yeah, you are. As long as someone else put the time, money and effort into making it beautiful, and you would want to pay a pittance.
NewHampshire Jack VERY VERY WELL SAID JACK!!! God bless👩🏻🌾🙏🏼✌🏼♥️👍🏼
That was a steal for someone! Great job! The fully installed solar power system with those AGM batteries was worth it alone!
Someone got a smokin' deal! Wish I could've gotten it! It's great!
just heard somebody else on another Channel talk about going seamless if you buy a cargo trailer. All those rivets and seems lead to leaks!
Pretty cool idea. I don't why everyone is complaining about craftsmenship. I love it.
Very nice unit. I own new a Airstream Basecamp. About the same size. It will make someone a very nice unit. For Bob Wells, to do a selling video, this person must be a dear friend. If Bob believes in the unit, and knows about. Good enough for me. Best regards 👍
Bob, I hope your mother and sisters are evacuated out of the hurricane Irma danger zone in Florida! Hope all is well and safe.
Regarding the comments about the bed should be across the back. I really like the fact that layout incorporates a work bench shop area. With this layout the back doors give excellent access for working outside and still quick access to tools and a work surface or in the shop area, Materials and projects can be easily brought in side or removed. and afford lots of ventilation for a shop. For me,,, this would be very desirable, good job and congratulation to the new owner.
Each to his own, but he is using every square foot as it is. I wonder what he would like to give up if he goes to a smaller trailer. I think he has the perfect setup. Being a handyman myself, I need a place to tinker with things when the weather is bad. I think $4000 was a steal......and of course, Bob is the best off pavement salesman on the planet :)
I think he means onto a van which would not really be much smaller but would give more remote camping options
I'm addicted to Bob's uploads.
Please when you run a propane line or wire thru a hole use a rubber grommet, that sharp edge will chafe something everytime.
^^^ This
Thanks for the great video, always open to new ideas and suggestions for builds. I have a cheap Harbor freight trailer I bought 10 years ago and want to convert it into a tear drop or livable trailer. Love to see you and your videos, has inspired me to hit the road asap. Have been hosting for almost 14 years and I want to get out and not take up all my time cleaning bathrooms. Still planning the new build for the "little trailer", it's been used for my extra storage since I got it. Never thought it would do it but it now has 10,000 + miles on it only needs a new set of tires and lube job. Waiting for your high top tour. Thanks for your time and consideration for all us full timers. See you in January at the RTR. Kat
We just put our trailer up for sale on Craigslist Seattle.... We learned a lot from Bob's videos and had a great time full timing/Work camping.... Thanks Bob!! See you one day at one of your camps!!
Wave 6 heater seems to be the way to go even over the diesel heaters because the diesel heaters have to also have an electric source. This is great and thank you once again for all of your videos. Thank you thank you!!!
That a smokin job on the work bench. Sorry about the haters. Some people are just not happy no matter what. Have a great day. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎
Lots of storage! Very nice trailer. Thanks for sharing. I'm glad he sold it so quickly!
I would have been interested in buying that. Good video Bob. Safe travels !!
This is def what i would consider if i had some property..live offgrid.. Thanks again Bob..for your help...your tips are the reason i am living FREE!! A great job with the trailer!
Great job. Yes, got some good ideas from this set up. Someone really lucked out getting this.
As someone who is nearing retirement and is considering the RV lifestyle, buying a cargo trailer and outfitting it as a camper seems the way to go for me. I would need to hire someone to outfit it as i do not have the skills to do it myself. Or, I could be like
Bill and learn as I go.
Thanks Bob for that video, great info on those AGM batteries and the voltage they can handle.
I have a 6x12 with three agm batteries and had to skid to a stop at 55mph, If he did that those agm's sitting on the floor would by the front door with all the wiring ripped right out. I use wood blocking to prevent forward and backwood movement with straps on the battery cases holding them in place, I put my batteries in cases in case of leaks.
Praying for your Mom and for you and Cody. I hope all is well. ♡
"My first goal is, trying to sell it to you"
Love this dude 😂🤣😆😁
Man! That was a great price.A few minor changes and this would be a first class rig.
Hi Bob. Thanks for the video. I hope you and your family in Florida are all ok. JD.
Love it. Nice trailer with lots of free extras. Would love to have this for my house.🙂
Great job, really looks like a guy place. No work to do other than buy tires. It has sold and I hope he got the price he wanted.
I was at a local dealer looking at cargo vans just yesterday. Thanks for an interesting video full of good ideas. I still haven't made up my mind whether to to cargo or travel trailer.
Very good offering , excellent video as usual . Thanks , happy trails to you .
Aluminum is lite , also the highest measure of radiant thermal barrier period . Most auto parts stores carry 3M
drip rail sealer in a small tube for repair on automotive leaks . Works well on perforations in panels sealing water out . Anything over a quarter inch I used a small patch out of foil tape from the hardware store with matching paint applied over it . Thanks
That spare on the Tung can be placed driver side so you can keep visual on it when driving highway speeds
one new matching brand/size tire always placed on the blind spot and the best of worn tires remounted on the Tung as a 'get u home' spare . Saving you half the expense and added to your O'boma care payments .
Congratulations to whoever got this one even if they want to redo a little it was a great deal. Happy trails!
Thanks Bob! Didn't know you could do that with a cargo trailer. Great info!
I'm building out a 24 footer and got a lot of great ideas from this video. Thanks!
Slick set up ready to roll, nice. Thanks for sharing.
I woulda bought this so quick...not surprised it sold quick
Gionni Utah Does he sold the Trailer already? How do you know? Because I am interested. Did you talk to Bob about the Trailer to purchase? Please let me know. Thank you!
I like this Bob. Thanks. Working with my partner making a decision soon. Big help here.
the dog is sitting in the driver's sear..so cute.
anneirenej - I guess I missed that he meant trailer to van only. Thank you and happy travels. I'm 12 months away from going full time and I too may find that mobility trumps most everything else
Good value for the price. What a lucky buyer!
Thank you. Great set up. But he wanted way less for it than it was worth.
Thanks again Bob!
I love the cargo trailer. It really eell built. Lookin good Bob!!😁😁
Nice trailer. This is the way I'm going to go. I'll be ordering a custom trailer with modifications so it will cost more but I don't have the skills, tools or physical ability (damaged right wing) to do the work. I will be getting a 6x12 and I agree it's the perfect size.
I agree, I hadn't thought of a cargo trailer until seeing this video! Thanks Bob!
CAJUN Jamis Google Wee Roll Trailers. Located in Florida.
CAJUN Jamis I think they survived the storm, not sure. I know they have done a LOT of customization in the past when they started out but are trying to refine to models now that their business has taken off. Your best bet to have your questions answered is to contact them. Good luck! 👍
Does the 6 by 12 only come in a single axle or would have double axle be better?
I just wanted to tell you Bob you are a AMAZING HUMAN BEING and just watched your last video about Wayne... very HEART TOUCHINGLY beautiful video. We many not agree on what God "is" but I think we can agree GOD IS LOVE.... and whatever God means to everyone is diffrent but as human beings we all know that it's not just about us. There is a much bigger power that is beautiful and light and love, and if we all live our lives in kindness of others and not self involved materialistic lovers of "self" then we can all welcome that day when we move on to the "next adventure". Thank you for taking the hours to make such remarkable videos Bob and TRULY THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR WISDOM AND LOVE & YOUR LIGHT WITH US. Your an amazing human being and ALWAYS GIVING &THINKING OF HOW TO MAKE OTHER PEOPLES LIVES EASIER AND MORE MEANINGFUL AND INTROSPECTIVE. I just want you to know how much you ARE TRULY LOVED AND APPRECIATED BY YOUR VIEWERS!!!i I will pray for your madre down in Florida and may the angel watch over her and all the people in Florida and place a hedge of protection around them and keep them safe🙏🏼😇👩🏻🌾♥️🌪⛈✌🏼🙏🏼🤞🏼
Lovely comment..I agree, I’ve learned so much watching his channel...
Great ideas, I like the work station too!
Great trailer!!
With some rearranging, slap a small recliner in there and then just plop down and watch directv aswell as antenna tv. Needs a few extras, but not a bad deal.
Just had my 32 x 8.5 x 7 cargo delivered this evening. 2018 by Empire trailers. Lots of work ahead over the next year. Can't wait to get started.
I'm working on a new strip down 8' inside x 32 long x 6 foot 4 inch tall ceiling inside. Mine is a stripped down race car trailer. I wish I would have went with the extra 6 in ceiling that makes around 7ft tall that sounds like you did. Would like to see some pictures or video when you get done.
Great idea!
Nice. ♥️♥️♥️
Love your videos Bob I’m building a cargo camper now
Very cool. I hope to follow suit and join the nomads. Can hardly wait to attend RTR 2018. Thanks for posting.
2:46 to cut to the chase.
I would love to hear his thinking on placing "Legal Domicile - Do Not Disturb" on the side of the trailer. This could cause unwanted attention. I also can see how it helps you keep people from invading your camping space, though.
I'll take a stab at what I tend to think his 'public notice' is about. Sounds and looks like "Patriot" talk. When I refer to "Patriot" I'm referring to the people who are associated with the "Patriot Movement" which is a broad brush description that encompasses a lot of different things. It's not a lockstep movement but rather an evolving collection of philosophies and lifestyle choices. Many are just people who aren't necessarily anti-government as much as they are anti corrupt government while some are anti-government and want to exercise rights as "sovereign citizens", etc. they basically are wanting to throw off an ever increasing tyrannical government(s) as they see it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_movement and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sovereign_citizen_movement
More like Trumps Corporate (sorry 4 spelling) welfare, those who profit most from a society should be glad to help those who are effected negatively by it. IE high rents, minimum wage jobs, high food costs ectra. One thing for first time jobbers living at home, quite another for midlifers victims of corporate downsizing to boost Wall Street dividends and CEO's bonuses.
Chuckwagon Chuck um can the politics, but corporate welfare seriously do you have any idea of the tax breaks companies have been getting for DECADES?!
Elizabeth Jansen which is the perfect excuse for Trump dropping the corp. tax rate from 35% down to 21%, now he wants to drop it down to 20%. (Oh but hey, we can easily come up with the extra 6 billion bucks for a wall that he said Mexico would pay for. ) But hey, I got an extra $15 a month in my paycheck....until our tax break expires, oh...corp. tax rates don't expire, btw. THIS IS CORPORATE WELFARE !
Trailer seems ideal solution for nomad living
yes and no you could easily city camp make it look like a work utility trailer , but you need something decent to pull and that may be a fuel hog, also length truck/trailer park and just haul around , would be decent in a fixed spot for sure,, but on the other hand you could detach and just drive tow vehicle to town supplies etc just as long as you had a good looking system or remove trailer tire maybe let air out etc ...scary today cause a lot of people have hitchs and it could easily disappear
Stealth, make it look like a Dumpster from the outside ... :D
Very nice.
Wow wow
That work area!
What great ideas.
Thanks for this video Bob. I really want to add a trailer to my rig.
This is a great idea!! Thanks for info!!
I sure hope Carolyn bought it!
Ripp Snortin' her ego
ron werner how do you and your followers figure that? I've been following her and see zero ego.
CheapRV needs a separate list of videos with people selling their rigs, with a cut for Bob for listing them. I'd trust anything Bob recommends.
Intetesting. I am fascinated with all this. I am a few years away from retirement and trying to figure out if this would. E a good way to go.
I am leaning towards a manufactured home in a park.
Another fantastic vid! People are so creative and inventive. Your videos have really inspired me to start planning and making big changes in my life. I live in a 5th wheel now but I'm still in the city, Portland, OR and I hate the city. I see now I can do much better for myself and live the way I truly want to live.
Uh-oh! Those exposed bolt ends pointing down from the ceiling (see minute 5:41) are dangerous! Someone will be in a hurry and bounce right into one of them, ripping their scalp open! (I know from first-hand experience.) Please cover them with rubber caps from the hardware store. Beyond that, this home is WONDERFUL. I'd certainly buy it for myself if I could.
Wonderful setup!
Christine Lowery -Beachcricket I love your setup too and your videos your positive attitude and your sense if humor...I would love to have gotten this deal....some of the rigs I have been looking at are utterly awful...some people try to sell junk...but this is great!
"He's a smart man and listens to me" lol
it is nice to see what can be done...thinking about getting one for under $3000.
Actually I think the carpentry is pretty good here, as is the design. I am guessing this fellow is a tradesman of some sort. It looks like he has an electrical shop built in here. However I am not sure about the economics of this versus just buying a used small travel trailer. We have a ten year old Jayco that we have about the same investment in as he does here and I think it has a better living space than this trailer. I grant you our unit does not have the boondocking ability this one does. But at any rate I think this is a remarkable piece of work.
What size is your Jayco trailer or RV?
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I never understand why a 5' 10" guy wouldn't put his bed across the back and save all that room in the middle for other uses. I realize it takes the same volume but, seems like it would be more useful. There could be storage above or another bunk, and it just looks more space savvy. JMO. All in all, a good deal for someone who could make it their own. Much stronger than a commercially built trailer.
@small footprint I haven't built an interior yet, but I have given it a lot of thought. And here's the reason I offer you as to why you would build across the back. It gives you the illusion of having, space. You're in a 6 x 10 space day in and day out. Less really, those are the outside dimensions. With insulation and wall covering it could easily be an inch or inch and a half less for L and W. I think a tiny space like that could wear on some peoples nerves during the course of a winter or year in year out.Additionally to my thinking this leaves room for chairs ( folding or otherwise) and guest with their chairs. I think the feeling that you're not bumping into something every time you turn, is a big plus on handling some mental stress. Make sense?
Awesome little rig!
I do love the man cave look. Tnx Bob
It's a man cave.
But if I would have seen it before...
That raw wood could be carved with flowers and rubbed with wax. The drawers could be polished and more low relief nature scenes. It's such a perfect place to start from.
Keep looking. All in His timing.
Looks nice, very functional...
Another good video, thanks!
It would be nice to know what direction the seller went. I am guessing either a van or class B. Always interesting to see the progression of rigs people go through. Thanks for sharing.
Know this is not a 'recent' vid but as it is the most recent posting from you....Hope you and yours are safe through the coming bad weather. Stay safe.
I'd love to have this.
wwaxwork - Point well taken. Sorry if I sounded critical. I was just puzzled by the small vehicle movement. It seemed so confining. I realize everyone's taste varies. Happy travels - Harold
Gorgeous!
Seen a older 5th wheel 2 stall horse trailer that is about this size but could have a over the cab style bed like a slide in camper. It seemed to have a higher sealing.
Great trailer
What kind of flying scattered was that? Just kidding...Wow! What a great space! Had all you need for a reasonable price! Thanks for showing it! I always enjoy your videos! Blessings!....Dave
I would take it for $4500 the trailler the solar the insolation is pretty good you can add what you need to it.
good presentation Bob, take care linda
I'd for sure would need a larger trailer ,for i own Tools. But this is a simple and way to live cheaper shall i say economical. These days a cheap hotel room can cost a hundred bucks a night.....hell I can shower in the rain. But cool idea.
I hope Dee and Dolly are able to buy it.🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈
Thank you for saying "solar power system" instead of calling it a solar system.
i live in a well established solar system, neighbors are quiet, just the occasional solar flare that tends to make weather. LOL
It's badass
@@mrbadx19 lol
Hey he said he wants to go smaller. That's why selling but What is benefit of going smaller. Seems like for home couldn't go much smaller at all. It's solar powered so there is no money savings in smaller . For what reason would one want to go 2 feet smaller for. Newbie. Just trying to understand things. . Thank u.
A lot of people start out in something larger but after they've been in it for awhile, they decide that they really didn't need as much room so they'll downsize.
Nice setup
I am praying for you and your family in Florida
I would recommend putting rubber caps over those ceiling screws...
Cyrus the Acceptable ... I was thinking the same thing. That or get a hard hat.
I love how there was a big bottle of lotion by the laptop in the "hobby area"
Lily Gold i noticed it too. Some fun hobbies happening there, hence the do not disturb sign
I'm 6'2 and still growing, no 6' roof will hold me! But I could compromise.
I think it’s great
this looks the most likely way to add a wheelchair ramp to! can you (or other faithful watchers) shed any ideas in this? thanks!
If they built a slight slanted nose (front), it will look much better and more aerodynamic when towing. Put a standard RV AC on the roof top with 30-amp hook up.
With roof top solar panels, a small hail will destroy them.
I like it, good price
Fabulous , however I would enclose and vent the batteries. I don't know if AGM(absorbed glass mat) batteries need it or not ...but if I were sleeping on top of them I'd find out ! :-)
Here's a practical question...when you travel with a cargo trailer and you get set up in camp, perhaps alone, do you leave the trailer and take the tow vehicle to the grocery store or on errands? I'm wondering if people mess with your stuff if you do.
That is a good question. From a another thread I read, I think it is just like campgrounds. Some you don't worry at all and others you better have everything locked up. When everything you own is in that trailer must be a difficult choice. In a few of these videos, the persons stated they were not camping alone and were around others they felt comfortable with.
Ever heard of daytime break-ins brick and mortar housing.