I don’t know how youtube content makers put up with all the ridiculous comments. Great job on converting a trailer of this sort into a tiny home.

@YahshuaLovesMe

2 жыл бұрын

it's HUGE hahaha!

@McClellan71

Жыл бұрын

@@YahshuaLovesMe perspective Einstein.

Excellent build! Just ignore all the "know it all's". You did a great job!

This is sheer GENIUS!! Already insulated and mobile. Solar panels on the roof and you are good-to-go.

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's very well insulated that's for sure. Working on making one that can be off the grid.

Wouldnt it be great if counties would utilize this for homeless and make them shelter all in one place.

I've been waiting to see somebody do this. Great job!

I worked on semi-trailers for about 20 yrs. and these thermo trailers can be heated with a few candles, and that little AC unit will freeze you out of there. 3' thick insulated foam walls. 4" thick in flooring and 2" roughly in ceiling.

Would be a nice Airbnb for someone. It's definitely big/long enough. Nice layout! Thanks for sharing.

That's a wonderful conversion and if I could afford something like that I would surely buy it thank you for the video please stay safe

Freaking nice.. never thought about using a reefer... LOOKS FANTASTIC... I sure could live in it... fantastic job

This is awesome!! I think I could live in a space like that! Great job! As a parent with 2 acres I would gladly allow one of our grown children to nestle into a build like that and give them a financial running start. You could easily add a space for a baby/toddler to give a young family room to grow AWESOME JOB!

I'd be happy living there--excellent job!

I'm into the tiny house deal and have built a 35 foot skoolie but this IS AWESOME. FANTASTIC IDEA. Also I'm a contractor and the workmanship looks very nice, I love detail. I will be subscribing

Way easier then dealing with a 40' container, even a 20' move on a roll back. Hit the plate, hook up the air, check the lights, your out of dodge NOW! Add on's, cubic foot wood stove if needed, propane stove and water heat, then the show runs with a 2000watt generator. This way you have ALTERNET USE AS NEEDED. as is still great job !!!

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

Yes good ideas. I'm thinking maybe a small pellet stove even.

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

All good ideas. I working on another one now. I'd like to utilize propane more esp.

This is GENIUS! The trailers are already insulated and are on wheels and can be moved with a big rig. Loved the finish out.

I loved it .The only thing l didn't see was a closed for the clothes. Other than that beautiful ❣️ excellent work.Thanks for sharing. Blessing.

@marthatrevino7943

2 жыл бұрын

Closet

@jodybogdanovich4333

2 жыл бұрын

I would install a pole the whole length of one of the bedroom walls to hang my clothes on. And I'd use under bed storage. It's doable. 😉👕👗👖👜🥾👟 👠 So cool that it includes a washer & dryer and has a separate utility room! Nice layout.

@mccrearymike

10 ай бұрын

good ideas thanks @@jodybogdanovich4333

@jodybogdanovich4333

10 ай бұрын

@@mccrearymike My pleasure!

Good job on the build. If it's for you and your wife it would be perfect. If you were to sell perhaps consider these suggestions. I would have done a mini split system for the heating and cooling, with all the electric high output, the trailer would need panels and a solar set up to eliminate the the need to shore hookups & and tankless hot water heater. I would also just do the outdoor water intake and seal the doors in the back of the trailer to prevent thefts.

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure a minisplit would be adequate in our climate.

Absolutely perfect for someone's deer or fish camp. Great little place.

WOW, Im impressed. Good job

Very nice build! I could live comfortably in here forsure and I currently live in a 3200 square ft home

this thing is brilliant good job!. I'm in love with all of it.

Very nicely done! Congrats on your tiny home!!

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

You did a great job I love it

Very nice, looks cozy. ✌😀

awesome Mike. Amazing

Very nice I love your countertops

Excellent!! I'd have no problems living in this!!

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Nice job

Great idea love it! Talk about mobility!

Nice job. I would have gone with sky lights that open instead of windows on the side. Then put the door on the back inside the doors. Nobody would know it was an apartment. U could park anywhere

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Looks great

Very nice!

Excellent build😍

Got me one of this trailer for sale at my land. Very good idea to convert into a home. Nice job

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I love the kitchen. It looks great 👍 I could live in that 🫶

This is exactly what I would like to do, was thinking it could be a viable business model also. You say you are on a 4th one now. Congrats.

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

That is really, really nice.

Wow...that's a ton of space. Nice.

This is very cool,I would so be living in this.

Turned out good. It was like taking a trip back in time to a 1990's house.

@someguy9778

2 жыл бұрын

90's??? You mean 70's.

In a couple of days heading back east to convert our reefer into a "cottage". Was hoping you would have videos on the build process - especially cutting in the windows. Nice build - much more than we're planning (like water heaters wood interior etc). Love the floor! Would be great to see building process videos in the future. Great job!

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I don't have a video sorry but if you need advice send me a contact number and we can talk.

Beautifully done..............but I would have put the bathroom nearer to the bedroom. Lots of reasons to put all the plumbing at one end. The pressure relief pipe on the water heater, I'd go the entire length of the water heater and down thru the floor.

Great Idea, New Subscriber!

really well done.....a lot of thought went into the build....the only thing is there is no closet in the bedroom.....would need to build one which would not be that hard to do......GREAT JOB!!!!

One more comment if I may have read the comments it seems like most of them would do it this way or that way I'm not much of a carpenter, or electrician from what I see I think you did a fantastic job thank you once again for the video and suggestions.

@alvenatgolden1781

2 жыл бұрын

Really nice good job! Interesting idea different for sure.

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

lovely!

Nice work

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

perfect! that's all you need!

Great idea! I feel like the bathroom could be smaller for more space overall and moved back by the bedroom. Otherwise very nice

OMGOSH perfect! I was a truck driver! I was thinking van but whee!

Very nice

That's awesome

Put some siding on it, roof deck, front deck and set it on a big piece of property and that would make a perfect little hunting cabin.

Awesome!

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice!

Nice 😊

Ya u can get those old reefer units for around $5000 depending on condition then start doin all the work..

I LOVE IT WOULD LOVE TO HAVE IT.

Cool. Clove create something that can help somebody.

Love it

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Hopefully the rest is insulated as well as the utility room... add a woodstove & you'd have it made!

@mccrearymike

Ай бұрын

Yes it is.

Do the pipes and outlets make it wider than the 8'6" legal road limit?

Hello I am working on another one here and I am stuck on going the propane route or staying completely with a 100 amp service electrical and repeating the last one. I am trying to avoid all the red tape with permits etc as every municipality or district seem to be different.... whatever route we go will be done by journeyman tradesmen so the quality and safety will be there. I'm trying to make as marketable as possibly I could go with a propane stove and fridge, on demand propane hot water and a propane dryer. I could use a propane vented fireplace for heat but I have to figure out how to distribute the heat. It will be located near one end. I do have a two inch space above the ceiling joists down the length of the trailer. For power I could have a rv plug which is easier to get installed in existing yards etc or use a 5000 watt generator. Biggest demand would be the water pressure system, air conditioner, toasters etc. Solar is possibly but adds to the cost and complexity. Woodstove or pellet stove is also a consideration? Long post hear but I would love to hear about readers experiences, ideas good or bad and suggestions. Located in Manitoba where it frequently gets to minus 40 to plus 30 Celsius in the summer. I've looked into mini splits but not really doable for our winters from what I've read Thank you very much!

@pipingsoul

2 жыл бұрын

what is a Reefer box rated for insulation wise? I want to build one up here in Canada but I want to know if I need to add insulation or if the insulation in one is sufficient

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

@@pipingsoul They are well insulated. but I always add more to it. Check out our new one.

@fcbrants

2 жыл бұрын

@Mike Annetts You need to leverage the widely available propane furnaces (40,000 BTU from a Very Small component), hot water heaters (dual mode, gas & electric), power fittings (you Really can't have an electrical cable poking through the wall), etc. You also need drawers & cabinets that won't open when you're rolling, firmly secured fridges & appliances, etc. Spend some quality time with a good (Monaco) motor home before your next build. That thing would be a Disaster if moved after it was inhabited.

@mccrearymike

Ай бұрын

Gus have just tied the handles together to keep them closed but i can see problems if you didn't do that.

LOL, I love it. if you would have put all the things stick out of the side in the front or back, the trailer could still go down the road without a special permit

I like this. I wonder if it was built for 2 people.

Safe to assume it has a very effective ac unit

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It's very easy to cool.

that trailer is an art of great engineering. very beautiful. looks like a hot seller.

that might draw some attention on airbnb - unique stays can make some money

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

Might be an idea. Ik have to look into it.

Just add siding, a little roof, and deck!

💕💕💕

good vid i wonder if its city legal to build like 5 of them and rent them out.

Now if you could get the stairs to fold up and easily put inside, you could travel anywhere.

How much did it cost to build and what were the top 3 highest cost associated with your build? One final question. Why didn't you use the reefer tank below the trailer for water storage?

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

Hi. Diesel used to be in the tank. I don't know if yiu would ever get rid of the smell or not. Also in Canada it would need to be heated to avoid freezing. Flooring. Windows and doors, wood. Also electrical is expensive.

I work out of refers we made them into warehouses and main office space.

Hell there's enough room to put a forklift battery Bank underneath the trailer and you could easily get probably 2000 w of solar panels on the roof ....

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

Yes you are correct. I would seriously like to have one completely off the grid. Wish I knew more about it.

@Jackknife-TV

Жыл бұрын

@@mccrearymike it's not to hard you need a grid tie in pure sine wave inverter this way you can't backfeed ac voltage into the inverter...... You need to shut off the main at the fuse panel and put a lockout device on it.... Then you just need a plain old solar charger system that will charge a set of deep cycle batteries and some solar panels you can also hook this up to a 12 volt generator or 24 volt and or a windmill

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

@@Jackknife-TV Thanks

on your future build is it possible to have a bathtub instead of the stand up shower?

@jamieking8011

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe a walk-in tub to save space?

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure. It would be tight.

Be great for a hunting lease or a mobile office for a construction company

I want one. Where can I buy one? Post links below here please. In Georgia USA. Thanks

I Like That' How Much It Cost ?

Very cool! Only thing I didn't see during your walkthrough is black/grey. Are they tanked or something?

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

?

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

I sold a big tank with it. It went to a rural property where they tied into a septic tank.

Very nice but those drawers must raddle like crazy & I would of went with RV roof acs.

@marcthefastz1000

2 жыл бұрын

just put magnets

@crazyprepper5400

2 жыл бұрын

You cant put rv roof ac it would be to hi. Come on guys

Hello from pennsylvania. Your video and the work completed here is absolutely Beautiful 👍 I really love the work you put into this, its basically a professional grade job. Queastion??,, hauling this mobile home through different states, What effects are there concerning DOT, Weigh stations, Federal Regulations concerning this? Im asking these queastions inpart because from the outside it still looks like a commercial vehicle. I drive a fuel tanker truck everyday, so i know there are some queastions about this. If i were pulling this past a weigh station and did not stop, chances are the state police would be on my tail quik. Now i do have a CDL , so im not worried about that, just the part about weigh stations and DOT interface. Id love to hear your feedback on this. Thank you for this video. keep up this great work. i am very impressed.👍 P.S. Frederick.

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

no idea sorry

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

I have no idea on that stuff. I'm sorr

How much for

I bet that thing is well insulated since its a reefer trlr, could you survive cold canadian winter in this?

@stevefarms7494

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I seen people live in them and they get the weather that Canada get even some in Alaska live in them the only thing anyone has to do is put skirting around the side. But in this video he told what insulation was put in that trailer

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

I worked in minus 40 celcius in it. T shirt and was very comfortable. Heated ir with a small 4800 watt construction heater. Like a big cooler.

@Wakanda4whites

2 жыл бұрын

@@mccrearymike was the floor made of metal like it's the case for reefer trlr usually? If so, did you shoot it with foam to prevent condensation? Condensation is my main concern before I start my project... Would hate to find moisture and mold in 1-2 years

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wakanda4whites it was ribbed alunimum top decking and a vinyl ish material under it with injected foam in-between. Even in the ribbing had injected foam. I believe with the closed cell foam condensation would not occur within the foam but outside if anything. These trailers are heated in the winter as well as air-conditioned for produce etc.

@Wakanda4whites

2 жыл бұрын

@@mccrearymike thanks, it's appreciated

I think it's badass but if you're going to go to all the trouble should have put some slide-out units in it with a double the room

@Lauren-vd4qe

2 жыл бұрын

exactly my point in top comment.

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lauren-vd4qe I was going tobput a slide out but it would of added a lot to the cost. I would of had to greatly reinforce the walls to do it. A removeable truck sleeper would make a nice addition if it was permanent.

@Lauren-vd4qe

2 жыл бұрын

@@mccrearymike if its not going anywhere you could put on an addition that wd b a good idea and no too expensive either. or use a container unit thats an idea.

@gail-sw9xg

2 жыл бұрын

Why??? There is already more room than anyone needs!

How much does it cost

@mccrearymike

10 ай бұрын

48000

excellent. Did it sell?

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

yes

Did you have to register it as a welfare unit/trailer or is it legal to drive it on road as a "refer" trailer on paper? What would happen if you got pulled over?

@recoblade1465

7 ай бұрын

You would register it as an RV, which is what it is after that its no problem. You would have to put private vehicle not for hire on the truck though

Sold for $48,000. Price should've been in the description. Heavy outside cable should've been armored to the wall for bad weather, bears.

@edsloan8535

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking along the same lines but should have just been a shut off box there on the outside.

@jodybogdanovich4333

2 жыл бұрын

US or Canadian?

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

Canadian. Didn't know how the new owner would be hooking it up so we left the cable like that.

@crazyprepper5400

2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad price. Actually really cheap for what it is

@mccrearymike

10 ай бұрын

Canadian@@jodybogdanovich4333

I doubt my town would let me put one on a lot and live in it.

Hi very nice wish me and my wife could have some thing like this what dose this cost please let us know what dose a trailer cost thanks.

@anonymousinc6330

2 жыл бұрын

Speaking as a former truck driver, it all would depend on the condition. I've seen dry vans go at auction for $5k, but they usually need tires, brakes, other work. A decent reefer would probably run you about $8k-$10K. Be aware that the refrigeration units as built are powered by diesel, and diesel exhaust is very bad for the lungs, probably the reason it was removed. As an asthmatic, I understand that, but think this build should have retained the factory refrigeration unit, modified to run on propane or natural gas. Also, be aware that sometimes a load of meat or eggs will go bad in transit due to unit failure, leaving a horrendous smell, so be sure to properly inspect any potential purchases. It could very well be the reason the trailer is being retired.

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

Sold for 48000

@anonymousinc6330

2 жыл бұрын

@@mccrearymike Fully converted, I presume.

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

@@anonymousinc6330 yes with safety

How much would one of these trailers cost?

@SerbKing1389

2 жыл бұрын

Now trailers are so hard to come by you'd have to buy a new one for 100k and wait a year to get it. Before you could find a 15 year old trailer for 15-25k

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

Sold for 48000

What was the asking price if i may ask? Ur trailer rocks man!

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

I sold that one for 48,000.oo Canadian Thanks

@mccrearymike

10 ай бұрын

with he seams covered up with either painted or stained wood strips (looks very nice).

How much is this? Where do I get one?

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

This one sold for 48000.00

@mccrearymike

10 ай бұрын

Hello, I am about to start another. Looking for a customer that wants one customized... 204 647 2125 or mannetts@gmail.com

Ruff cost on conversion please

@mccrearymike

Жыл бұрын

hard to say . maybe 24 grand

Need pocket doors

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

Had one installed and pulled it out for a swing door. It was fairly tight and I was worried about it getting tighter.

I noticed that there is NO clothes closet. Where am I supposed to hang shirts and jackets??

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

I figured that would be up to the new owner. Lots of portable options from box stores.

@badgerpa9

2 жыл бұрын

Use a wardrobe.

Looks like a single wide

and u wd need a semi truck to pull it....very expensive and very heavy. for $20,000 u could get a good used 33 ft 5th wheel with 3 slideouts more floor space and much lighter weight to pull.

@larryferd1510

2 жыл бұрын

This is better insulated also built much stronger than a fifth wheel with there weak 2 inch walls. Also it’s made to park on property not tow around the country. A trucker would charge maybe 400 dollars to move it. 5th wheels are garbage and fall apart

@Lauren-vd4qe

2 жыл бұрын

@@larryferd1510 well i does look sturdy enough for a person who never wants to move it. as for 5th wheels, it depends on how much you tow it and how much physical torque twist n trauma you put them through that determines their sturdiness usually...

@knutblaise9437

2 жыл бұрын

@@larryferd1510 Definitely something you would ideally park on your own or a friend's land. If you worked a job where you moved every year or so (restricted due to moving costs) and you could find trailer/RV parks which would allow this tiny home then it could be quite nice. You'd have your own space which could probably handle many moves without issue and it is very well insulated. One thing I'd want is mini-split for heating and cooling.

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

@@knutblaise9437 Hello always open to ideas. what is a mini-split?

@larryferd1510

2 жыл бұрын

@@knutblaise9437 good idea

what's in the fuel tank?

@ryandraskinis2411

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully nothing. But it was for whatever powered the refer unit, usually diesel

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing. However a diesel heater would be ablevto use it...

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing. It's disconnected. I was wondering if I could install a diesel heater. Tank would last a long time...m

@scottbaxter2682

2 жыл бұрын

@@mccrearymike That looks like an air tank but it could be converted to hold diesel. Those heaters are very efficient. That tank would run one all winter.

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottbaxter2682 Its the diesel tank for the reefer

Yes what is cost to buy ?

@jodybogdanovich4333

2 жыл бұрын

My question as well, and it sounds like Canadian build, eh? (hope that doesn't offend anybody 😬)

@mccrearymike

2 жыл бұрын

Ha you are correct! Sold for 48000 Canadian

@donnastokes2187

2 жыл бұрын

@@mccrearymike wow