Cargo trailer to camper conversion

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  • čas přidán 14. 05. 2018
  • This is just a quick on unedited video of my cargo trailer conversion into a camper. I posted another video a while back that was just a slide show of pictures and I had a few people that said they wanted a walkthrough video. Try not to be too critical. This was just a quick walk through unedited video. Please subscribe if you like it :)
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  • @twobeer3316
    @twobeer3316 Před 5 lety +269

    I could definitely see this being a trend. RV's are so expensive, and built so cheap...

    • @gsp49
      @gsp49 Před 4 lety +24

      Already a trend.

    • @ceeceety2320
      @ceeceety2320 Před 4 lety +2

      Fancy seeing you here! It's Tammie Parrish Miller from STB's channel! I've been looking into doing something similar to this possibly in a few years. I have a friend who lives on BLM land in Arizona full time in one of these. I'm probably gonna go with a camper but who knows? See ya in the classic rock section!

    • @ronque23
      @ronque23 Před 4 lety +12

      two beer cookie cutter expensive RVs are the worst! Buildout of a workvan, school bus or a cargo trailer is definitely the way to go!

    • @abrahanrodriguez9003
      @abrahanrodriguez9003 Před 3 lety +1

      Are they really cheap?

    • @abrahanrodriguez9003
      @abrahanrodriguez9003 Před 3 lety +1

      Maybe only the low cost ones are cheaply made.

  • @combatmako
    @combatmako Před 4 lety +1

    since my last comment of your build I have seen at least 50 other conversions and your is by far the BEST layout and interior design of anything out there.... WELL DONE Sir!!!

  • @defiantone3019
    @defiantone3019 Před 5 lety +3

    There is nothing better than the gratification from building something with your own 2 hands. Great build.

  • @enstigatorofficial
    @enstigatorofficial Před rokem +7

    I've watched a lot of these and this is one of the better conversions.

  • @Grahmahshanz
    @Grahmahshanz Před 6 lety +348

    My jaw dropped as soon as you opened the door !! NIIIICE!!

  • @47MsBlack
    @47MsBlack Před 6 lety +78

    This is one of the best setups I have seen. It is very neat and adorable! Thank you for sharing!

  • @dmorrow6883
    @dmorrow6883 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Love this build out!! You're brave putting your batteries/electrical equitp. right under your water 💧

  • @snowygirl131
    @snowygirl131 Před 2 lety +5

    Really well done! So cute! Love your colors! I've got to put Harbor Freight and Ebay on my list of places to shop.

  • @kathyd8738
    @kathyd8738 Před 6 lety +76

    this has to be one of the nicest conversions in this size that I've seen! It looks awesome!

  • @Thunderbyrd.
    @Thunderbyrd. Před 6 lety +21

    Impressive, I really like the Hot Rod theme. Looks better than what you can buy at a RV dealer.

  • @butchhaight
    @butchhaight Před 2 lety +1

    Nice! My neighbor has done the same thing. He sold his RV and built his. Minor differences, he bought a dual axle trailer with a tip down back door giving them a little deck. Plumbed for LP gas with room for double bottles if wanted. Built in a high efficiency dual power forced air heater and put it where your fridge is and got this trick cooler to use for his fridge/freezer. Built a small stove where you have your coffee maker. Made it so it can be used outside if they want that. Solar, he had the bottom completely water proofed (under sealed). He set up the inside basically the same way you have. His overhead fan is thermostatically controlled.
    You’ve done a really good job. I like it.

  • @notsosilentmajority1
    @notsosilentmajority1 Před 5 lety +38

    Great job. Getting supplies and doing everything yourself is the way to go. Give yourself a pat on the back brother. 👍🏼

  • @ImTheDudeMan471
    @ImTheDudeMan471 Před 6 lety +6

    I have a 6x10. You gave me some good ideas! Oh, and a magnet fly screen on the door and cross the entire rear cargo doors would work wonders and keep the wife happy. And when the wife's happy,...

  • @mpskin49
    @mpskin49 Před 5 lety +183

    Frickin beautiful doghouse when the mrs. is upset with you

  • @KellieAnn71
    @KellieAnn71 Před 3 lety +6

    Beautifully and thoughtfully made. Very innovative! And thank you for not ending every sentence like a question! And not using words like "supercool" and "tons of storage". Guess I'm old, but it's " like" "super" annoying?
    Hah!

    • @jainemiller2375
      @jainemiller2375 Před 3 lety +2

      Yes! It's so annoying to hear people ending every sentence like a question. It's just plain verbal sloppiness. It does seem to be generational. What an indictment (one of many...) of our failed public education system.

    • @elizabethpeterson56
      @elizabethpeterson56 Před 3 lety +2

      also annoying is hearing where people keep their spoons, dishes, etc. please move on to something we care about.

    • @mikejohnson7768
      @mikejohnson7768 Před 3 lety

      Kelli I like the way you think

  • @wayneelliott9523
    @wayneelliott9523 Před 4 lety +1

    Love it. It's something anyone would be proud to own, even prouder to say you did it yourself. Beautiful!! I think you must have spent a good deal of time planning this. Everything fits just right and no wasted space, pull out the futon and what's stored behind it and you still have full use as a cargo trailer. Excellent job with the color scheme and graphics, you're ready for some glamping. Wishing you many happy memories with your creation, thanks for sharing.

    • @BretPiersonCargoCamper
      @BretPiersonCargoCamper  Před 4 lety

      Thank you Wayne! It truly was something very satisfying to build. Took a while and a lot of planning but was a lot of fun. May do another someday.........On a budget of course......LOL

  • @rnj7
    @rnj7 Před 4 lety +19

    Really nice. That is what I want. Love the colors and love the design!. Now I need to go find a trailer and convert one. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Frank-ue6eg
    @Frank-ue6eg Před 5 lety +3

    Very well done cargo to camp-trailer conversion. Most of these are either slapped together garbage or way overboard goofy - as in spent more money than they could have bought a better trailer for. This one is the perfect combination of fine workmanship, tasteful (with a flair) design attributes, and practicality. Nice job!

    • @BretPiersonCargoCamper
      @BretPiersonCargoCamper  Před 5 lety

      WOW!! Thank you so much Frank, those were very kind words. I really did try to make it as cheap as possible but making it functional as well. It was a really fun build.

  • @darrisnelson5223
    @darrisnelson5223 Před 3 lety +2

    This is one of the sharpest, minimalist builds I’ve seen. Most have far too much crammed into a small space. Beautiful!👏🏻

  • @imhappyandyou.4003
    @imhappyandyou.4003 Před 3 lety +2

    I truly enjoy watching people build these type of trailers into a camper, each one is unique to it's builder but they're always really nice and something I'd love to tow around the country and have some fun with and make some great memories.. Great job on this seriously and I hope that you're still enjoying it now. 🙏🍻

  • @ruffsilver122
    @ruffsilver122 Před 6 lety +10

    I despise futons, but I really like what you have done in this trailer.. very clean and bless your heart, a toilet!! I hate seeing cute little conversions, then finding out there is nowhere to pee and a girl will have to go find an outhouse! nope not me.

    • @OMGWTFLOLSMH
      @OMGWTFLOLSMH Před 6 lety +3

      The removable futon is a great idea, as long as it's comfortable. I could see myself wanting to use this trailer to haul furniture and other large items occasionally.

  • @billythephoenix
    @billythephoenix Před 6 lety +82

    Dude, pat yourself on the back, good job!

  • @MrHikerbob
    @MrHikerbob Před 5 lety +1

    Outstanding taste in design, inside and out. Very tidy and excellent assembly. Good choices in appliances. Thanks to you for sharing Brett.

  • @jack66648
    @jack66648 Před 3 lety +3

    I like your color scheme. Even your bungee cords match 😄. It really is adorable

  • @masvas1
    @masvas1 Před 5 lety +3

    This is stunning. I love the entire practicality and ingenuity, right down to the arty red and white and retro theme. Very cool.

  • @ginogarza4698
    @ginogarza4698 Před 6 lety +10

    At 4:46; "I'm not a carpenter" you could of fooled us buddy . Great job!

  • @thomasjefferson1457
    @thomasjefferson1457 Před 4 lety +1

    Very nice.. The one thing i like about it is that it's not over filled with crap like most commercial RV are. Open space makes it easy to move around.

  • @jeepsanddragons
    @jeepsanddragons Před 4 lety +1

    Best cargo conversion I've seen
    So much nicer decor, ambiance whatever they call the feel of it.
    Like where everything is .
    Cant get tired of watching it.

  • @ManLand
    @ManLand Před 4 lety +7

    This is the nicest and clean looking conversion I have seen yet. Brilliantly done and quite the eye candy as well as functional.

  • @terriavery2315
    @terriavery2315 Před rokem +3

    i've gotta a trailer similar to yours without the modification,,,since day one of ownership i wanted to do what you've done....great job,man

  • @pams8989
    @pams8989 Před 4 lety +13

    You did a great job on this trailer. I can only see one thing missing and that is screens to keep those pesky little mosquitoes out😁

  • @mlangfordcamper
    @mlangfordcamper Před 4 lety +1

    That is such a professional job of transforming it into a camper, a rocking interior. Man I will think about this while I am building my home made camper.

  • @marthamurray4480
    @marthamurray4480 Před 6 lety +5

    I love to watch these videos and this is the best conversation I've seen and my favourite colours red and black well done.stay safe from Scotland

  • @john17467
    @john17467 Před 5 lety +14

    Great job! I like how simple and clean it looks. Also you can still use it to haul stuff.

  • @AndrewBoundy
    @AndrewBoundy Před 4 lety +8

    Maybe the best build I’ve seen - totally my style. Nice! Congrats.

  • @jackmarks2176
    @jackmarks2176 Před 2 lety +3

    Nice job, I like all aspects of it. The best thing is you can use it to haul if you need to. Got me thinking now, I could take my bike then just roll it out when parked at campground. Cool.

  • @patElfpat
    @patElfpat Před 5 lety +6

    I’d like to see what it looks like with the bed out/down/open. (Don’t know what term fits) I too love the black and white with red accents. It all reminds me of a 50’s theme diner. Thanks for giving us a peek!

    • @joesmithguide
      @joesmithguide Před 2 lety

      50’s diner theme, as soon As I saw it I thought the same thing.

  • @cclcanadiancountrylife3628

    Wow never seen a cargo trailer converted to a camper. 👍👍 genius! Thanks for the walk thru, getting ideas 💡 for my camper build

  • @jimscheltema670
    @jimscheltema670 Před 2 lety +1

    This is a great build. Conservative spending on fans, windows, solar panels, etc. Looks clean & comfy and I like the open back doors rather than the conversions with “garages”. Well done!!!

  • @JamesJLaRue
    @JamesJLaRue Před 5 lety +1

    Cargo trailer to 50's diner conversion! Really nice. I'd like to do pretty much this same thing but definitely with the shower...which is the part that intimidates me and keeps me from doing it. I've been looking at some of the smaller travel trailers with showers...but I want those back doors for hauling bikes, etc. This is great.

    • @BretPiersonCargoCamper
      @BretPiersonCargoCamper  Před 5 lety

      Thank you! Ya, the shower intimidates me a little as well. I have not even started on it yet. Still trying to decide how to do it.

  • @jaya.0069
    @jaya.0069 Před 6 lety +10

    Nice job on the conversion, you really touched all the bases with this build. Love the beer sign!!

  • @beardivr
    @beardivr Před 6 lety +6

    Very clean build. I like the thoughtfulness you put into it.

  • @mmiadragonz
    @mmiadragonz Před 4 lety

    Your trailer looks a 100 times better than most the junk that you could buy out in showrooms. This is a work of art. The space is so usable!

  • @donnervogel0187
    @donnervogel0187 Před 4 lety +1

    The bed is a matter of taste, but the interior and the paintwork stand out clearly from others! Chapeau, sir, Chapeau!

    • @BretPiersonCargoCamper
      @BretPiersonCargoCamper  Před 4 lety

      The Futon in the video was pretty uncomfortable but we upgraded to a more comfortable one.

  • @MasterK9Trainer
    @MasterK9Trainer Před 6 lety +20

    Your trailer looks very nice.... amazing really. The most impressive part of your project is the mini-kitchen. You can wash up, clean up and sit down and relax. I also think it's cool that you managed to create some sort of color scheme from the black and white checkerboard floor, to the black futon, white walls and those cool matching appliances in red and silver.
    On a more analytical note there are many ways to design or setup a trailer. I have seen one setup like a mobile office, they can be communication hubs, for bugging out or evacuations or for travelling and sleeping. It all depends on what your purpose is. But most are not as stylish as yours is :)

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 Před 5 lety +1

      Even the outside graphics match the inner color scheme.

  • @pampearson130
    @pampearson130 Před 4 lety +6

    This is a great build. I might copy it. I like the lay out. Only thing I might change is to raise up the couch/bed area to make more storage

  • @russclay906
    @russclay906 Před 5 lety +1

    One of the best conversions I have viewed...wow! Smart design!

  • @visamedic
    @visamedic Před 3 lety +1

    I had a cabinet shop, and I say for someone who’s not a carpenter you did really good.

  • @jdkyle519
    @jdkyle519 Před 6 lety +4

    That's just so amazing! My hats off to you! Great job! I've dreamed of doing something like that for years and never did. You did it! Congrats!!!

  • @FMTFXE22
    @FMTFXE22 Před 4 lety +5

    I’m impressed. Nice job. I have the same cargo trailer, my Harley lives in it.

  • @MaxFuryan
    @MaxFuryan Před 3 lety +1

    One of the coolest conversions that I’ve ever seen.

  • @Mrlrobertson
    @Mrlrobertson Před 5 lety +2

    That is indeed sweet. The retro décor is icing on the cake.

  • @wbbb2
    @wbbb2 Před 3 lety +4

    You could replace the mirror on the bathroom door with a fold down kitchen counter top for more countertop. Nice and simple with everything one needs!

  • @theshadow7205
    @theshadow7205 Před 5 lety +3

    Great build! love the pegboard backsplash, very versatile for hanging cooking junk. Also love the pod lights. I have a few sets myself, I love them.

  • @kenedgerly6473
    @kenedgerly6473 Před 4 lety +1

    Something I've thought about doing for quite awhile with my trailer. Thanks for sharing, looks great!

  • @ramonbranchcomb9528
    @ramonbranchcomb9528 Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome! I like your build. I just purchased a new 6x12 v-nose and this will be my 3rd build. Watching your video inspired a few changes I'm going to make on my build. Thanks so much and safe travels. 🤙🏾🇺🇲💪🏾

  • @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws
    @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws Před 5 lety +8

    Excellent job! It's like Doctor Who's Tardis, deceptively spacious!

  • @MrEbrahim019
    @MrEbrahim019 Před 3 lety +3

    “Hello ladies” really cracked me up😂😂 Nice job by the way!

  • @jwilson2119
    @jwilson2119 Před 4 lety

    You have one of the best designs I've seen. Especially maximizing all of the space with a bathroom and kitchen side-by-side nice.

  • @richhoops2413
    @richhoops2413 Před 3 lety +1

    The most impressive home build I've seen yet. Very impressive

  • @National757
    @National757 Před 6 lety +9

    Absolutely beautiful job! Looks great!

  • @chrismaggio7879
    @chrismaggio7879 Před 5 lety +4

    You did a terrific job! All the basics and room to haul stuff. I converted a horse trailer and don't quite have the width you do. Good choice.

  • @zootycoon246
    @zootycoon246 Před 4 lety

    Really nice sir! My uncle did that years ago when we went on a Canadian fishing trip. I always wanted to do this since then. Thanks for some great tips.

  • @xoxoDayDreamingxoxo
    @xoxoDayDreamingxoxo Před 3 lety

    This is a great build! One of the most roomy/spacious layouts I have seen. So many of these cargo trailers look very cramped.

  • @redred6169
    @redred6169 Před 5 lety +4

    What a great job. So we'll built. I'm a retired carpenter , going to buy a 2 Axel so I can load my Harley.
    Hope mine looks as good as yours .
    Thanks ,u put jayco to shame.

    • @BretPiersonCargoCamper
      @BretPiersonCargoCamper  Před 5 lety +2

      Thank you for the great comment! I hope you have as much fun with your build as I did with mine. It's very satisfying once you start making some good progress. Good luck :)

  • @herdfan697278
    @herdfan697278 Před 3 lety +3

    Young man, you did a great job! I really enjoyed your video! The tape on the sides really set your rig apart. Love the windows and their placement.

  • @FLjock01
    @FLjock01 Před 2 lety +2

    Compliments! That is one of the cleanest conversions I've seen. Nicely done. I'm really inspired by this.

  • @JohnO318
    @JohnO318 Před 5 lety +1

    This one seems durable, both on the inside as well as the outside, more than an expensive commercial one.
    You had a number of great ideas, including the wastebasket on the door, the removable futon for hauling space, being able to watch the flat screen TV indoors or outdoors, etc.

  • @rayjones3212
    @rayjones3212 Před 6 lety +37

    "Helloooo Ladies!" HA HA HA HA HA - you crack me up. Nice job, by the way.

  • @MrDan1509
    @MrDan1509 Před 5 lety +6

    And still room for one dirt bike! Love it man, nice job!!

  • @wayneerunski2239
    @wayneerunski2239 Před 2 lety +1

    Your build looks much better than most of the brand name trailers,which are way over priced.Very nice layout.Great job.

  • @roxannerandle9155
    @roxannerandle9155 Před 4 lety

    YOU REALLY DID A GREAT JOB! IT'S MODERN & CUTE YET MASCULINE. COLOR SELECTION BLENDS SO VERY WELL TOGETHER.

  • @grayeagleswolves
    @grayeagleswolves Před 4 lety +3

    Nicely done man You did excellent all you need to do now is just figure what you need and how much you can live with out and then leave the sticks and bricks behind you have the home on wheels paid for

  • @cathyann1601
    @cathyann1601 Před 6 lety +6

    It's a beautiful conversion! Well done!!!!!

  • @KayJay940
    @KayJay940 Před 4 lety +1

    I like this better then those 'built a trailer for under 1k videos' that only work when you seem have unlimited shop space and welding setups etc and people helping for free.

  • @SimDiok
    @SimDiok Před 4 lety

    This is the best craftsmanship I ever saw..

  • @JohnSmith-yn8pl
    @JohnSmith-yn8pl Před 6 lety +6

    Wow, this is a nice set-up you came up with. Now I feel like making my own. Thanks for sharing. John

  • @lanceparrigin8479
    @lanceparrigin8479 Před 5 lety +3

    Extremely great job
    Love the colors matching the jeep!!!!!!!!

  • @mr.waynes7555
    @mr.waynes7555 Před 5 lety +2

    you did a great job on your camp trailer, it appears you and your wife will have everything needed for a few days of camping fun. LOOKS GREAT!

  • @johnw65
    @johnw65 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job! Thanks for sharing your ideas for those of us converting ours for the 1st time, it really helps!

  • @Fishingfanatic88
    @Fishingfanatic88 Před 5 lety +8

    completely AMAZING!!!. EXCELLENT JOB

  • @AngTheCanadianPilot
    @AngTheCanadianPilot Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you for sharing , our plans is to live off grid full time. We can easily live in this.

  • @kristieingram2039
    @kristieingram2039 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice build and I love your interior color as it gives a feeling of happy and energetic while spending time inside....
    I made it perfectly clear on my wan build , NO DARK COLORS as all dark colors make it feel like a Gothic museum .....
    I like the way you made a room to use the bathroom in and not sitting out in the open.....
    Privacy is good when having bathroom breaks.....
    Safe travels and enjoy

  • @theoffice9803
    @theoffice9803 Před 5 lety +1

    Man that is so so beautiful. If I had that thing I will always be traveling and camping. What a beautiful and homey looking trailer. Great job! Enjoy.

  • @kcwoolsey1396
    @kcwoolsey1396 Před 6 lety +3

    this is crazy good - kind of hq for the camp ground! Good Job!!!

  • @MarvelDcImage
    @MarvelDcImage Před 5 lety +55

    You can open a side business custom making these for people.

  • @jfs70ss
    @jfs70ss Před rokem +1

    GREAT JOB...!! Very Clean and UN-Cluttered gives is a very warm inviting feel. Reading the comments here, someone wrote; 'colors suck! Otherwise, not bad'..??? I'm not a red person however it doesn't bother me and I would be proud to say I built this without trying to please someone else. Watching so many builds on trailers gives inspiration and new ideas. Thank you and a very blessed and Happy Fourth 23' to you and yours..!!🙏❤

  • @rkroz4005
    @rkroz4005 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the tour. You have done a very professional job, and have given me some great ideas for my rig (someday). Thanks!

  • @wadeguidry6675
    @wadeguidry6675 Před 6 lety +46

    Nice build! Very tastefully done and it looks like you bought a toy hauler from an RV dealer. I hate amateur looking conversions, this is definitely not an amateur looking build. Great work! Beats the hell out of setting up a tent!

    • @BretPiersonCargoCamper
      @BretPiersonCargoCamper  Před 6 lety +3

      Wade Guidry ......thank Wade! Definitely beats a tent :)

    • @dwightdiller
      @dwightdiller Před 6 lety +5

      AND JUST WHAT IS IT THAT YOU HATE ABOUT AMATEUR LOOKING CONVERSIONS WHEN SOMEONE IS DOING THE BEST THEY CAN WITH WHAT THEY HAVE???? BUT I GUESS THAT ARROGANT ELITISTS NEED TO HAVE A RIGHT TO STEP ON FOLKS ALSO?

    • @wadeguidry6675
      @wadeguidry6675 Před 6 lety +3

      Dwight Diller: right on!

    • @snoopu2601
      @snoopu2601 Před 6 lety +6

      Heck I could live in something like that, in California that would be 1,200 a month in rent to live in something like that that's what people pay in just renting a room! Even more that has its own bathroom and sink. Some rooms you have a share bathroom

    • @snoopu2601
      @snoopu2601 Před 6 lety +3

      @@dwightdiller I hear that I've seen some great camper conversions done out of a U-HALL truck that was way cool like stealthy like he could park anywhere and it would look like a common moving van or work van and no one would ever know there was a small home in the back he had the roll up door in the back with the lift that he could use as a porch when the door was rolled up he still had a window and a door even with the back door rolled up

  • @debslifesimplified6406
    @debslifesimplified6406 Před 5 lety +7

    Thanks for the idea on the ceiling, I was wondering how I was going to insulate my van with the way the roof is, it's a raised roof mini van, your idea is perfect. and man I love how sleek and nice and clean your camper is.

  • @lonesometinman3147
    @lonesometinman3147 Před 5 lety +2

    Nice...like the fact you put a shitter and shower in there , Not having to go outside on a cold night and not having to hear the wife complain about peeing in the woods...excellent. Plus the screen on the door- yeah.

  • @summerland6397
    @summerland6397 Před 4 lety +1

    Cleanest most useful setup I have seen.

  • @mecheledawson4262
    @mecheledawson4262 Před 5 lety +4

    Very nice, it's a job well done. Simplicity with a little flair!

  • @donnakrauss94
    @donnakrauss94 Před 2 lety +3

    Really nice. Love the colors and your layout.

  • @sexybeast6567
    @sexybeast6567 Před 4 lety +1

    Great job. Good use of space with the t.v. and the Garbage cans!

  • @uncledickie
    @uncledickie Před 3 lety

    Probably the cleanest conversion I've seen! Nice job!

  • @kimmididwhat
    @kimmididwhat Před 6 lety +4

    That is an AWESOME trailer!!! Well Done!!! Great video also!!!

  • @hayden_misenti
    @hayden_misenti Před 6 lety +6

    that is the coolest microwave I've ever seen
    (btw nice color scheme!)
    and epic posters lol

  • @AerialLensVideo
    @AerialLensVideo Před 4 lety

    Fine job, and great that you worked together for a happy experience you will never forget. Thanks for sharing!

  • @3generations393
    @3generations393 Před 4 lety

    Love how you put the tv for use inside & out-as well as trash. Perfect place to remind yourself to throw away as you leave thru the door 👍