I’ve watched this about 7x over two years. One of my all time favorite builds!

@konorrockhill6191

3 жыл бұрын

What're your others?

Dang... by far this is the best cargo trailer conversion built that I ever seen. You guys and a gal are awesome; lot of worked and pride into this project. Thank you for sharing!

Love the look of the light wood colors. Great design.

Very nice! I appreciate the detailed product list. You solved my shower pan problem so thanks for that!

Thank you for making the video. It was very helpful especially the insulation process and the beautiful walls.

That's beautiful. I loved it very cozy

I am so impressed with this build. I love the rustic look with the tin and sink. I will like to see more on the plumbing and electrical.

OMG. Beautiful!

in the first 3 minutes you have given me so many solutions to my own camper build. I wanted to do the tiny house thing but found the smarter thing for me is a camper for now. the idea of working with metal and odd corners as well as things like emergency exits has been intimidating...can't wait to watch the rest maybe my other questions will be answered haha - hey, thanks and great job!!

Looks fantastic

Awesome shower pan!!!

Wow, great team work.

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Nice Build!

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Nice work. I’m currently working on my 7.5x 30 that should be ready by next year.

Nice video. Nice job. Thank you for sharing.

love it,great f--king work

Really NICE work! 👍👍

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

really nice job!

Beautiful!

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Great job !!!

Absolutely love it!!!!!

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

That is BADASS!!!

Great work!

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Wow this video was awesome keep up the good work 👍👍

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

This is what I’m using as an inspiration for mine! I’m using materials available to cut costs. Total budget of 8k CAD. But the overall layout I’m stealing from this. Thanks much! (I stole it already just making a thank you post after lol)

damn, that gaming setup is nice!

Great build! I saved it to a playlist I made for trailer conversions. I didn't notice a generator, but I guess I could have missed it. Check out the Steven Harris mobile battery bank to give you a little more mobile power. Once again, great job!!!

Love the build!, please do a short video on how you did the waterproof Finnish on the countertop and shower pan. Also it would be nice after you've used it awhile to do one on what you would have done different if anything .

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

I've done a video on the showerpan. Search for "How to make a river table, bar or showerpan with epoxy."

Your design is beautiful. I agree it's the best conversion of a cargo trailer I've seen. I'm thinking of doing mine within the year. This is an awesome and super helpful time-lapse. Are you living in it full time?

I LOVE IT!!! Dying to do this myself!!!

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@DWBJosh

6 жыл бұрын

Julie, stop dying to do it and DO IT!!!!! It really isn't as hard as what you think it's going to be. I'm saving up as we speak to buy my first trailer and am actually really really close to having enough so probably about mid way through summer I'll get to start on mine!!!

@youtubecommentpolice2043

6 жыл бұрын

make & do primer on the shower wood,. What's the white stuff? I've seen. Similar done with spray paint to fake granite. But can you please give a little info???

@larrybe2900

5 жыл бұрын

@@youtubecommentpolice2043 Colored Epoxy resin.

@youtubecommentpolice2043

5 жыл бұрын

Larry Be have you seen when it's done with spray paint....

What a great job, turned out beautiful! Great use of the roofing. How is your epoxy shower pan holding up, looks super easy for custom size/shapes! Enjoy the fruits of your labor!

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I've used the shower for about 3 months now and it is still holding up well.

Great video, this is so helpful! So you just screw most wall/ceiling covering by screwing into those metal rails the trailer comes with? I might start out with something more primitive, but I really like your bathroom/shower area. I don't know if I want to have grey tank and all that plumbing, but maybe build mine in a way that's easy to add that later. Thanks again!

Love your build one of the best setup out there. I’m getting ready to start my own cargo conversion only question I have for you is on the electrical side what gauge of wire did you decide to go with thank you for your help in advanced.

Great build. Only thing - that galvanized bucket will rust. Friends of mine did double sinks with them in a metal building house and they rusted up in under a year.

I like how you made your own shower floor. I've haven't seen anyone else do that in a conversion! How has it held up?

The craftsmen showed a high level of skill in their work I thought the design was original.

Hi. I love it. Could you tell what cabinets you used for the couch . I know they are from Ikea but I have not been able to find them in website. Thank you. Also, I love your tip on insulation. We were getting ready to use foam on our shuttle bus, but we are going with the blue jean insulation.

do you have any advise on learning to layout the wiring and the plumbing? Your plumbing video is great, but I'm wondering how to route the wires in the walls or if I need to use any conduit......stuff like that. Any references you used to plan with is appreciated. Thanks!

N I C E ! ! !

This is the best conversion I've seen it's beautiful and functional. How much did it cost?

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

The trailer cost $4200 and I have about $7000 in materials including the appliances, electronics and the $1000 toilet. :)

Very nice work!! Do you know how much weight you added to the original cargo trailer? Thank you!

I have a ram 2500 as well, with 6.4 hemi. My wife, 4 girls, and myself will be traveling/ camping in this trailer. 24 ' seems reasonable, more might be better. What are you thoughts on more length with your 2500? Thanks. Great job.

I probably like your conversion better than any of the 100? or so I have seen. You have an angle nosed trailer the same dimensions as the one I am about to start on..but.. Nobody seems very concerned about weight. All of these are really loaded up. I am pulling mine with a Tacoma (with a tow package and trans cooler) but I am really worried about weight and weight distribution. Great job though. This one looks awesome.

@larrybe2900

5 жыл бұрын

Single axle will allow about 1500# to 2100# add-ons depending on the brand and style. Double axle is more forgiving with a 7,000# gross axle. About 15% tongue weight. Don't overweight the back behind the axle for better handling.

Thank you for posting the video. It's amazing. Did you screw directly into the metal/aluminum studs?

@alert-mercy

5 жыл бұрын

looks like yes, they pre drilled the holes then sunk the screws (i was wondering the same thing)

Could you please tell me, in your opinion if a 55 gal. water barrel would fit similar to what you have, only in an 8.5 wide v-nose trailer?

Beautiful Job! What does the CWT end up being??

Heya! We're doing a similar build! Where'd you get your windows??? Thanks so much for making this vid!

Nice work! Makes me want to do one! Do you have a video giving a tour? Do you have video of the outside?

@kinduo

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. Check out my channel to see the video of the tour.

Wow, beautiful conversion! I'm currently in the process of converting a 7x14 into an off grid tiny house as well. It looks like you've got a good amount of experience with building. Just curious, as my first time building a tiny house would you say 6-8 weeks is a realistic timeline for getting my project finished? Did you guys work on this every day, several hours a day for 5 weeks? Just trying to get an idea of what I'm working with here as the shop I'm using isn't mine, hence the time crunch. Any advice is appreciated! Thanks.

Awesome job, what was the final cost and any weight added? How is the gray water being handled?

Do they make the recycled blue jean insulation in panels? Hope so.

Really enjoyed the build , the rebuild and vid on how you made the shower pan. Did you put anything under the pan to slope it towards the drain ? I'm checking into putting a similar shower in a 6x12 V nose . Could you please share your measurements so I can try to adapt for mine , I need enough area to include a shower seat/stool. Loved the art work.

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

I did not build a slope in, but the slightest slope in the trailer itself causes it to drain easily. I usually have a slope so small that you don't notice, but enough that it will drain. I can't provide measurements right now because the camper is not with me. Sorry.

Wow! Thanks for taking the time to document to help others! What is the interior height of your trailer?

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

The interior height is about 6'3"

You side door was how many feet from the start of the angle towards the V of the trailer?

Did that one thin layer of insulation work effectively?

do you have a link to the cargo door and window?

Amazing job!! Question 1. Whats the size of the trailer and brand Question 2. Do you sale those custom trailers ?

Where did you purchase the wood slats for the walls? And also the flooring please? Awesome build!

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

The shiplap and the flooring were bought at Home Depot.

5:00 LOL!

How do you power everything?

Where did your great fridge come from?

I have been told not to use cellulose, aka: blue jean insulation because it will hold moisture and allow mold to grow. Using propane will provide moisture to the inside of the camper. Nice build.

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

I am not aware of that. It is definitely something worth looking into though.

@rixanneh18

6 жыл бұрын

So I did a little google research and it appears that there isn't anything factual about it holding moisture and prone to mold. "Typically, this insulation is treated with an EPA-approved borate solution that provides a Class A fire-resistance rating, which certifies a product as effective against severe exposure to external fires, not readily flammable and not a contributor to the spread of fire. (Borate has lower toxicity than table salt and is safe for humans and the environment.) *****It's also treated with an EPA-registered fungal inhibitor for additional protection against mold, mildew and pests.***** According to a builder: "it doesn’t expand well to fill the cavities leading to an unacceptable gap ratio in many cases. It needs to be treated with fire and insect treatments and it can hold moisture." According to environmental engineers: "it can cost twice as much as other insulation, but the benefits of removing asthma- and allergy-triggering toxins from a home's indoor air outweigh the increased expense." I think recycled blue-jean insulation is definitely the way to go, as long as you pay attention to the gap ratio it seems like an awesome choice.

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

Wow Rixanne! Amazing! Thank you so much for the information.

@youtubecommentpolice2043

6 жыл бұрын

make & do just install some type fan for the propane use. Cooking or heating. Etc. Hey can I hire you for a build?

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

The only thing I have on propane right now is my water heater. Thanks for wanting to hire me, but I don't have time with my normal job.

Is the shower slippery when taking a shower?

Nice work, does the trailer have Dexter torsion axels? pete.

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm not sure about the axles. I don't even know what Dexter torsion axles are...sorry.

How much did it cost to buy the trailer and build it out? Really nice work. At first, using corrugated metal on the inside was iffy for me. Then I realized that the metal would retain whatever the temp was inside; plus, it would be easy to clean.

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

The trailer cost $4200 and I have about $7000 in materials including appliances and electronics. The metal roof actually has worked out great.

How much did this cost out the door?

I see most people using the pink foam board. But you're saying it's not safe. That concerns me. Yet in hot climates such as Florida. Wouldn't that be better then the silver liner?

How much did it cost you to build?

Not trying to be nosy but after much thinking I want to built this in this layout. What would you say the total cost was? Not including the repairs.

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

The trailer cost was $4200. The materials for the build came in around $7000.

Great job! I’m going to do a conversion myself. How did you do the holding tank?

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. There is no holding tank. No black water because I have a composting toilet. I have a 25 gallon portable holding tank for the gray water if I need it. I rarely need it though, since most campsites have septic to hook into and in most off grid places, gray water can just run on the ground. There are a few places where it's not allowed so that is what my portable tank is for. There is a link to it in the description.

@Richard-qx8jk

6 жыл бұрын

make & do Thank you for such a complete reply. It answered every question I had! Can't wait to get started on my conversion.

Oops, forgot to also ask, in your opinion, was there enough room in the bathroom to have used a 55 gal. water tank? Thirdly, if the trailer was 20' and an all-in-one washer/dryer were installed, How much solar and batteries would it take to make it work? Lastly, I am considering cargo doors on the rear and trying for a 2-3' Garage of sorts for tools and electrical. My thought was water up front and electrical in the rear. Good idea or bad?

@hvacmike1175

5 жыл бұрын

Water and barrel would be close to 500 pounds of mostly liquid driving down the road. Might have issues with the trailer doing a dance as the water sloshes around driving down the highway.

@Tripsolo65

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, sir, I am indeed aware of that. I would (me personally) not "Fill it" until I was close to where I was going in an effort to curtail that. I just wanted to know if you thought it would fit. Thank you for the response though.

Water holding tanks are where? How many gallons do you carry?

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

There is a 25 gallon freshwater tank at the very front below the water heater. I do not have wastewater holding tanks. I don't need a black tank because I have a composting toilet and many places have no problem with gray water running on the ground since it is simply shower and sink water. There are a few places that will not allow it though.

What about holes in metal, I saw this guy's new one leak and he had to seal places, especially at the seams and he went between every rivet after that leak.

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

I have not had that problem yet. However, the only thing you can do is seal it with caulk or something.

Heaven forbid (hopefully), that you developed a leak due to puncture in the roof, wall or floor, is the jean material water and mold resistant? One reason I ask is because I know how heavy wet jeans can become.

@frankstared

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that, too. I didn't see a vapor barrier between outer wall and insulation.

Where is your product info please.

Will that window leak or some special window?

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

One of my windows is a house window and one is an RV window. I have not had a problem with leaking yet. If you install it properly, they should not leak. They are designed to seal around the edges.

Mind if I ask how you screwed on the wood interior siding? There was a clip showing you drill holes and then push in screws, but how do the screws lock to the aluminum framing? Are the framing holes used as the thread for a bolt? Did you put in wood support beams?

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

You screw holes into the metal studs with a bit that is just a little bit smaller than the screws you are using and that will cause the screws to thread into the metal.

@SethPortland

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This video is very helpful and your conversion was very cleanly done.

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@fanspy1

6 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't have been easier to use self-tapping screws? Or is there a specific reason why you choose to pre-drill?

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

I tried self tapping screws, but found it was easier and faster to pre-drill. I guess because the metal studs were so thick.

Nice! How much does the camper weigh now and how does it pull compared to a conventional camper?

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

I haven't weighed it yet, but I would guess around 5K. It pulls fine. I can't even tell its back there sometimes, but i'm pulling it with a Dodge Ram 2500 which will tow up to 13K.

@Bryan-qk6lv

6 жыл бұрын

I have a ram 2500 as well, with 6.4 hemi. My wife, 4 girls, and myself will be traveling/ camping in this trailer. 24 ' seems reasonable, more might be better. What are you thoughts on more length with your 2500? Thanks. Great job.

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

From my experience pulling my 16', it would be no problem pulling more. My truck will tow about 13K and the trailer I'm pulling probably weighs less than 5K. The 24' should be no problem for your truck, but you could simply check the weight to be sure.

@ohshungnu-tou6605

6 жыл бұрын

To b honest 1 of most overlooked issues w towing is chking weight that is legal.. w ur 4 children & wife safety wud b my primary concern. It's a topic not usually discussed & often not followed. I'm not saying that it applies to u.Have recently witnessed results of not towing safely (weight etc) results can b catastrophic. More u tuber truckers r addressing this to improve road safety for all. Good safe travels & adventures for u all.

Electrical needs to be run in conduit otherwise It could be a fire hazard. Otherwise everything is cool, I like the floor. The layout is good too.

Great RV but should have put foil side to outside, not inside.

Meanwhile I'm like 18 weeks into a tiny 5x8 trailer that doesn't look half as nice.. Good job lol

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope your conversion turns out great!

@rebeccatreeseed410

5 жыл бұрын

you're "like" 18 weeks in? lol?

Loved the video, but your music gives me a friggin headache...sorry, guess I am just an old coot...but you guys did a beautiful build...I just won't listen to the noise...I liked and subscribed so I want to see you do more of this...really a classy build!

it was great until you put up cheap fake wood cabinets, other than that pretty good job,I hope to have my conversion up this week....a log cabin theme with all of the trimming.

I'm 20 seconds in and already wondering why there is a fireplace but the sink is a metal bucket...lol

most girls spends hours watching make tutorials, I spend hours watching vids on how to install a gallery window in a converted cargo trailer. :D

Do U live in there OR is it a flip

@kinduo

6 жыл бұрын

I work out of town a good bit and I live in it when I am out of town.

i was wondering , how much did this cost? in my town we are having a problem with homeless people, and I'm thinking of idea's for homes for them.

a bit overkill

Helpful tip. Hit the mute button