Retired Couple's DIY 16 Ft. Cargo Trailer Tiny House With Utility Van
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2022
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VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
Dan and Teresa had a lifestyle of hard work, a lot of land, and a love of camping. After a massive heart attack, Dan's career in plumbing came to a halt, and the reality of what they wanted in life came to light. Now living full-time in a cargo trailer that's pulled behind a van (they call it "The Mule"), these two outdoor adventure seekers are living on the road.
The living space of the cargo trailer is 7ft tall, 16ft long, and 8 ft wide. Within the walls, they have a twin bed, a recliner chair, a quaint kitchen hosting a toaster oven, microwave, and a rotisserie! The best part of this trailer is the back wall completely folds down, creating a vast deck and what seems like an extra room! This partial DIY build was designed with plenty of natural lighting. Dan says, "It's good for the soul to see outside."
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What are your thoughts on this duel tiny house setup?
I think it's cool
Fairly easy to extend if they ever chose to, just stick another trailer to it and cut a hole and you’ve doubled the space.
I like it 😎👍
Perfection.
With the small space and kinda primative finish but useable and the gas mileage I'm glad I have my 26 ft class C motorhome. More space and luxury..and it gets around very easily..and can get into any campground..but to each their own..
I love it when people acknowledge God’s presence in our lives!
Me to !
Amen and amen!!!
Yes!
So nice to hear spiritual people doing van life and are not ashamed to speak about the Lord. Enjoyed your tour through the van. It is beautiful. Love the kitchen and windows. Neat little place. Thanks for sharing.
I said the same thing.
You can see the peace he has in his face, and hear it in his words. God bless them both, happy trails!
Yes this was beautiful
He has a kind gentle voice.
Yes, No yoga mat for this guy .😂
I could listen to this man all day, what a beautiful soul he is. Definitely an inspiration and so smart he's thought of everything, such a great set-up and it's so lovely how he considers his wife every step of the way. Thanks for sharing
The wisdom of God 🙏
I thought the same thing.
I couldn't have said it better. I typically skip through these videos, but this gentleman was a joy to listen to.
He’s a true Alpha Male 🙌
@@GrandmaMouse1960 100%
I love his testimony and that he isn't afraid to mention Jesus Christ. May the Lord grant you and your wife many more wonderful years together.
The Word tells us if we are ashamed of Him, He will be ashamed of us.❤
EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT MAN!!! I THOUGHT THE HANDICAP POTTY CHAIR IS GENIUS!!! I NEVER SAW ONE OF THEM IN A BUILD!!! I LOVE THE FACT THAT HE IS A MAN OF FAITH!!!
This man hasn't only found a better way of live, hes found TRUE happiness it seems!
This dude has so much knowledge about how to maintain this life he has. Amazing.
Agreed, I loved filming this tour!
The wisdom of God🙏
I agree .
This fellow went from being a plumber to being a poet.
What a gentle, elegant, practical and peaceful man. His voice is like a warm hug 🤗 He reminds me so much of my dad, God rest his soul…thank you for sharing their story 💛
I love his love for our Lord and Saviour!
Amen !!!
Me to.
Amen and amen!!!
Amen!
Amen. So refreshing
Gosh, what a lovely gentleman! I could sit and listen to him talk forever. I wish we could have "met" his wife and dogs, but I can only imagine they're as wonderful as he is. He's truly thought of everything they need, and created a simple and fantastic life for themselves. Wonderful video!
Love this one. He reminds me so much of my own grandfather; he was a hard worker, loved to camp and camped with my grandmother all of their married lives. He was just as content with the simple things in life.
God is good, I pray God continue to bless you and your wife.
Amen !!!
Yes He is !!!
This man is an inspiration! Don't you love how he kept everything so simple.
Such a smart setup, such a lovely man! Hearing him talk about his life and making this work for them was so soothing and inspiring. I enjoyed this tour so much, and I hope they continue to have such a great time on the road ❤️
So simple, tidy and practical! I, too, love water! He does have a charming voice for presenting all his ideas. Glad he survived that heart attack and got to LIVE a good life!
I to love water and I'm glad he survived that heat attack.
As the old saying goes "JUST DO IT"...get out and explore. This Couple is doing just that!!! 👏☘️
Exactly, No high hydro bill , no water bill, no mortgage or rental , and he's enjoying the great out doors!!!
Seriously, I was looking at our annual property taxes and homeowner's insurance and realized that we're effective paying about $200/month for those even with our house fully paid off. I told the other half we can find campgrounds that'll let us stay a month at that rate in our own rig and save on the other bills.
I'm trying to convince my 67 year old husband to do this lifestyle instead of climbing ladders working on 135°f roofs in Texas doing HVAC/R. I share the faith of this man! Please pray my husband will do this! Thank you for making this video. God bless you and yours!! 👑✝️❤️🌎☝🏼💪🏾⚓️🪨🛡🗡📖🙏🏼🧎🏽♀️🙌🎶🧂🕯🔥🕊
Praying for the Lord's guidance for you and your husband God Bless You 🙌
Maybe start with a week vacation . Rent an RV and see how you guys like it. Completely changing ones way of life is scary, but if you know what it's like, it's easier.
@@Desertthorn11 ❤️ I love that idea!! I'm definitely going to look into it!!
@@crossroadsdnt8430 ❤️ Thank you so much!! That really means a lot to me!!
I think you guys should go for it! Life is short…LIVE IT! Prayers it happens for you❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻
I never thought of using a van for a support vehicle to tow the trailer. Great idea with the water tank inside the van you don't have to tow the trailer to fill up the tanks and the tanks don't take up room in the trailer. You could use that same concept in a pickup truck Mount Your fresh water and greywater tanks in the pickup truck along with the propane. Use quick disconnect fitting for everything
I've never seen a van used like this before either and I think it's genius!
This guy is an inspiration. I’ve been check-out these types of video, considering VanLife for retirement, seems like an adventure. My husband is retired and he just sits in front of the TV, I don’t want that type of life style for retirement.
Right, get outside, get some electric bikes and enjoy nature.
Paula, I absolutely 💯 agree. In the same situation with my husband!! I'll be praying for yours and you pray for mine, and maybe one day we'll see each other out on the road!!
Amen sister that's exactly what we were doing when we decided to do this while we still were able
This brought a tear to my eye. It's my grandma's house, but it moves. She would have loved it as much as I do. You can always work on fixing things up a bit. She always said that. Thank-you for sharing your cozy home.
I've watched countless videos on RV Living over the last few years and I can truly say THIS one is by far my FAVORITE one of all!!!! There was certainly nothing fancy about this set up, but it was perfect for he and his wife, and that's what is important. This gentleman is SUCH a pleasure to listen to with his sooothing voice, beautiful attitude towards living a simple, but fulfilling life. I'm a Christian too, and beleive that God will lead us down the right path if we just keep in communication with Him and watch for His direction.... If more people had his beautiful attitude what a wonderful world this would be! Thank You for this outstanding, inspiring video. I plan to keep a copy of the URL, and watch it again when I need some inspiration!!!!
Absolutely brilliant, shows that a person only needs a small space to live well, thanks for the tour, safe travels
I wish I had a man like this in my family. He is a blessing, his family is very fortunate.
I Loved this Mature Man his words of Inspiration and a Testimony of Life. You are One of God's Children giving You a 2nd Change of Life and Living it One DAY at a TIME. This Home is Beautifully Made with Love. Thanks for the tour and You/Wife have a God Blessed Life 🙌 Enjoyed ❤️🥰😇
Amen.
God Bless You Also
I'm not a religious person, but love this man's perspective on nature.
Appreciate the simplicity of the build. I would encourage the composting toilet, once you get used to using and maintaining it it's pretty easy. And no plumbing to do! I do a lot of plumbing and there's nothing worse than changing wax rings. And I dare say that a composting toilet is more hygienic than a flush toilet.
Thank You 😊 🙏
I just spotted this rig a couple weeks ago in a beautiful river side campsite. I have been researching build outs so it stood out immediately and randomly I found this video. What a wonderful person, I wish I had approached him and introduce myself. Kind of person you rarely run across that just make all the complexity in life we create less intimidating for a change. Wish all the best for Dan and Teresa.
So much wisdom to this man. I could talk to him all day long. Thanks for sharing your story about how Jesus helped you. Wishing you all good health and happiness everyday! 🙏🏼❤️😊
This man is such a blessing to listen to! Another commenter said it was like a warm hug!! SO true! Love his simple but practical setup! Great ideas!!!
For retired couple they have the best setup. It's exactly what I'm looking to do I have a converted school bus never even been out in it because of my health so that's why I'm looking to sell it and get a vehicle and a pull behind cargo trailer put my stuff in it and hit the road and to this gentleman Amen brother. ✌🎅🚌🌻👍
I hope you get to fulfill your dreams.
You don't have to keep track of the days when every day is Saturday. Happy retirement to Dan and his elusive wife and dogs!
"important part of this lifestyle isn't moving all the time, it's standing stil..." LOVE THIS
What a great set up and what a lovely gentleman. So glad he has a second chance to smell the roses 🤗🙏
What an amazing build with some ingenious ideas. Love that him and his wife are enjoying their retirement years and they acknowledge and appreciate God’s creations.
After watching 100’s of Nomadic life videos, this is now my favorite - nice trailer setup, but more for this man’s beautiful spirit and philosophy and the gentle, peaceful way he has expressed what is important in life. ❤
Beautiful soul! Lovely functional home. Many happy years to you and your wife! 💕
I love the kitchen choice, especially the windows. The fact that you can angle your solar panels to catch more sun is great, too.
Dan and Theresa are absolutely amazing knowledgeable people. Proud to call them friends 💕💕💕
Love this setup, I've been pondering something similar, building a kitchen and small lounge into a van and building an actual sleeping area and living room into a trailer.
Little House on the Prairie is timeless! I've already determined that my standard for living on the road is to be the kind of neighbor that Charles Ingalls was.
MY FAVORITE TV PROGRAM!!!
@@prophetesschambuladevine666 The funny thing is, that while I recognized the show, the other half recognized it as the Fred episode!
Wonderful testimony to walking in faith. Thanks for sharing your story for His glory.
Thank You 😊 🙏
Amen I can see his awesome spirit. I love his faith. I love the way he thinks and how he speaks on his faith
This is probably the best video I've seen ever. What a peaceful soul he is. Such a pleasant human. You don't find many like him in this world. Laid back, down to earth, caring, kind, mellow, an absolute treasure. God has blessed him for sure. Inspiring. You couldn't ask for a better person.
He has made a lovely home, on wheels, for himself and his wife. She's a lucky lady.
May God bless you and keep you safe and healthy. May you have many journeys and adventures. Make tons of memories.
Hugs, loves and prayers sent your way from NE Minnesota.
wow. This is an awesome build with a very humble man. He has a gentle spirit. I pray him and his wife have many happy years together enjoying this lifestyle.
I'm so happy for this nice couple to have this chance for a better life. After working many years, to be able to enjoy this beautiful earth leisurely is special. Many happy travels to them both!
What a great interview! Everything is perfect, and most of all, his spirit! Can't is not in his vocabulary...love it!
He has such a humble, sweet spirit. May God bless him and his wife.
He is enjoying his life!
I used to think living in a trailer in the middle of the forest was a bad thing.
Now it's a lifestyle choice. 👍👌
I am a retired plumber too.
25 years working + 25 years as an inspector.
Bless you, brother. You understand and share that Jesus is the Way. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home and faith. (Jane in SC)❤🙏
Amen !!!
To God be the Glory
This was such an enjoyable video. This man should read stories for money. What a soft and soothing voice.c
Thank You so much 💓
I enjoyed spending time with this gentlemen. He is inspiring.... it nice to see people who are happy now days.
Yeah!
Lovely build. I appreciate his outlook on life and his strong faith!
It’s wonderful that this gentle man is so happy.
“Never know where you’re going till ya get there”. LOVE it!
Simple man simple living!!!! I envy him!! Reminds me of my grandparents!! He has it figured out!!
Very cool build. I love the front kitchen. (Jane in SC)
This was one of the most meaningful you tube interviews yet.❤️thank you sir!
What a nice man! Love your build and all your knowledge. Thank you
My pastor was just preaching about the devil claiming "you can't do it." I CAN go on the road- I CAN work and make a living. I retire next year, so the money will be there. this setup is FANTASTIC!
Amen !!!
With God all things are possible.
I CAN do all things through Christ, Who strengthens me!🙌🏻
Amen NO Fear! Just Do it!
Praise 👏 the Lord at all times. What a wonderful testimony he has suffered a massive stroke and he's still here praising our heavenly Father. God bless you and your wife
Amen and Hallelujah !!!
He had a heart attack.
Thank You for watching our video
I thank God for putting Dan & Theresa in my life❤ I found their Crossroads utube channel and decided to meet them in Q, and they are truly wonderful people❤‼️ and I'm just saying that cuz they feed me biscuits&gravy😂
Dan & Theresa: best video I've seen @ 80 years, Praise God! :)
p.s. might you have an older Brother available? ;)
Ethel, you naughty, naughty girl..
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lol I did but he passed away 2 months
What a terrific man. Wish they had a you tube channel. A little dose of that joy would be nice more often. Great set-up.
We just got a UTUBE Channel last week it's Cross Roads DnT
Hello, Dan. Enjoyed your tiny home. I hope you can read all these wonderful comments. God bless you and your wife 🙏🏼
Thank You and You as Well
I love this guy.... talking about his life... God bless you Sir...
What an awesome set up!!! I had an idea you might like….. maybe expand your hanger closet to be wide enough for compost potty? Plus…. That kitchen would be adorable w skidding cabinet doors on bottom. Thanks so much for giving Our Mighty God the glory! Ya all are great!!!
It's a small space,. and I'd find it a challenge to live in that with another person. However, this allows this couple to enjoy retirement and not have to worry about cutting he grass or paying the sewage bill or other utilities. Good for them.
God bless you Sir! I could hear him all day. Enjoyed his story!!
Safe travels to you and your wife!
Dude is a beautiful soul.
Thank You the Glory goes to God
Awesome video with a guy who’s mastered the Nomad life. Living in the moment = 👍 Love the outside shelf idea.
Love the kitchen windows and setup. Really simple and pleasant living. Everything thought of and a lot of love and caring for each other. So beautiful listening to you. God Bless.
You look happy even after heart attack! Yeah for you
My goodness, imagine how much he has saved. Our family of 5 started traveling because we got sick of social distancing. We have traveled for 3 1/2 years already.
You and your wife are really something special. Thanks for sharing.
Amen my brother. I am also from the Adirondack mountain area. I lost my wife in September, My loss is heavens gain. I am looking at a 32' to convert for myself and then see where our Lord Jesus leads me. Hope to see you out there. Stay in His love and Blessing.
You people are smart!!!
Thank you for sharing how the Lord blessed your life. Most people do not give credit where it is due. Love your house too!
Hello Dan and Teresa! Nice to see you!
Love this man. I wish we could have met his wife. He is so thoughtful of her. He thought of everything. I just love his setup. Using his van as part of his home was brilliant. One of my favorite RV videos.
I'm not sure if the couple would read this comment or not; but, I'll post it anyway. I can see how you could reconfigure to have a little closed in commode, if you wanted to. If the little chest freezer could be moved to the position where your make-shift potty is now; you could potentially add a small stall with possible a shower curtain horseshoe ring at the top of the ceiling; you could put your compost toilet in there and still have it be fairly open. Or, you could get 2 sets those bifold doors and attach them to some studs and create a more secure and more smell friendly-private environment. I hope you are doing well. thank you. I agree, a view is good for the soul. I like it because there's no pretension; just basic living essentials.
I've been waiting to see a "van life" build of any sort with a CPAP user. First video here!
Thank you for sharing your life brother and sister!
"“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’
Numbers 6:24-26 NKJV"
In Jesus Christ Holy name amen. Thank You Holy Father.
I think the kitchen is absolutely perfect. I also appreciate the fact that you express your faith .
Thanks for sharing. Wishing you great health, and safe travels.
I absolutely love his calm voice..and the wisdom he speaks! Blessings❤
Great to see guys with such talent! A dying breed of men.
I am very happy you have found such joy in nature and freedom.
I’ve seen that washing machine before!!! The look amazing!!!! What a blessing!!!
Looks so much bigger than a 8 × 16. Great job!
I really like this guy and his workmanship.
I’m working with 12 ft but I’m a single person. I’m also building mine out from a flat bed trailer. I really love the homie feel. The mix of old and new. Comfort and essentials. Great job 👏 thanks for the video brother. God bless 🙏
What a fantastic build. Kudos to this couple. ❤
Love, love this guy and the no fuss, sensible build. Happy life and thank you for praising Jesus Christ 🙏🙏♥️
Wowwww this is just fantastique
Thank you very nice !!!
Amen we are very happy with it 🙏 😊
this has been my plan after retirement and always like videos like this to give me the vibe
Yes praise the Living LORD God Almighty, for He is Worthy !!!
The good Lord brought you through a massive heart attack and because of Him, you are still able to enjoy this life. God is amazing !!!
You have the time now to enjoy God's beautiful creation every day, which is an honor and joy.
I really like this rig, some of your ideals were different, and it started me to think. I kept thinking about how you have a water line going to your 150 gallon water tank in the van. I never heard of this before, I thought it was a fantastic ideal. Like you, I feel water is very important and I would like to have a big tank as well. When I'm looking at these videos and come across people with big water tanks, I be like yes !!
Your rig looks spacious inside and plenty of storage, which is a plus. I like your wife's bed and the desk this is some of the style of furniture I have in my home.
Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed listening to you Especially when you was talking about our Lord and Savior, that really got my attention. I got excited because this is the first video I have seen when someone mentioned our God.
Continue to appreciate God's Beautiful creation and take advantage of each and every day He gives you in your journeys. May our Living LORD God Almighty continue to saturate you both with/in His blessings always, in the Holy name of Jesus Christ, amen. In His Righteous Grip.
What a great story they have to tell. Great life as well. I loved the little washer! Being able to rest in Jesus is a special thing and it sounds as if he and his wife are content doing this life style. Their trailer looks great. You would never know that it was really a utility trailer and not an RV.
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU BOTH😊
your so awesome keep the videos coming.
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Thank You God Bless You