Proper Tongue Weight Is A Must. Design Your Cargo Trailer Conversion Accordingly.

[@stewartdunkley4108]

Thank you Bill and Deb for responding to my questions!! This shows how important proper planning in the design phase really is to the outcome of a functional living space such as yours. Hope you enjoy warming weather soon and have a great stay in Florida this winter!

[@ThirdeyedeasInc]

For grounding I've just alwsys (50 years) run a length of chain that's bolted to my frame and drags as I'm driving and when parked. Only about 1 link worth dragging. About once a year I replace the dragging link with a screw link from harbor freight. It's not a deep ground, of course. But I've never had a ground problem and my Dad did it on all his trailers and trucks and he told me it was mostly for lightning strikes and shorts caused by abraided insulation or reverse conductors. I think its even more important now with my solar panels. At least from a peace of mind point. I see a lot of truckers dragging a chain ground too. Love your content.

[@jeffdiy]

Just a word of caution: some states will write a ticket if your chain is dragging because of the fire risk. Sparks from the chain can start fires along the road with wind and dry grass.

[@terrycheek4097]

Hello Bill and Deb. Excellent discussion on weight distribution. After making some changes to our interior layout this winter, I will weigh ours again this spring before we begin traveling.

[@billanddeb]

Good idea.

[@youcanthide004]

Consensus seems to be: “For conventional trailers with ball-mounted hitches, proper tongue weight is roughly 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight” so I’d say you guys are within intolerance. That said you offer a ton of valuable information in this video. Can’t wait to meet you both next month!

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Excellent info 👍 Trading my 7x16 up to a 8.5x16 and starting the reno this spring - so maybe I can hook up with a fall gathering. I think I will doing some things no one else has done in a conversions, that you have covered atleast, and I havent seen elsewhere. So I'll give you the exclusive. Cheers from cold Ontario Canada

[@David-dz5ji]

Great video,good ideas.

[@SmokehouseSeven]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Keep it coming, really enjoying your channel.

[@mikedmann7487]

My favorite YT couple! Yall rock!

[@MickeyZexx]

Hey Bill & Deb, I'm wondering if you have done a video or have mentioned in a video what cell booster is recommended for trailer living? I remember somewhere in the past Bill was talking about a Boost product, but I didn't catch if it was Hi Boost or WeBoost or some other. I probably had a senior moment. If you could point me to which video that was, Id greatly appreciate it. Keep livin' the dream & maybe someday we'll meet in person. Thanks.

[@Travelingtonies]

Another great discussion.. Not sure if you have covered this topic but we are running into an issue insuring our cargo conversion. We were told by our agent that we would need to have a permeant cook top and microwave which we do not and it then could be insured as a camper. Just wondering if you ever covered this topic and any suggestion you might have in this area. Thanks and see ya next month

[@RK_Kong69]

Could you do a video on flat nose vs V nose is there a huge difference in the 2 for a ctc build other than the obvious of wind drag an fuel economy

[@tony-kj5mc]

I would like to know what your mini split ac and heat system up keep contest of , like how often do you have to clean the filter ?

[@billanddeb]

A lot of it depends on how dusty the surrounding area is. But, on average, about once a month. Deb usually does it, and it takes about 10 minutes.

[@MGNuckles]

Hello everyone! Thanks for all the videos! We purchased a 16ft V Cargo Conversation with solar, bathroom, kitchen, etc. We have both retired and headed out of state for our first trip other than a local trail run. Does anyone have suggestions for a campground in Central Mississippi Area traveling Alt 45 South? Traveling from Northeast Arkansas to Pascagoula, MS. What route do you suggest Memphis to Pascagoula? Thanks everyone!

[@patrickclark9909]

What size tires are you running on.? Are they heavy duty ply tires? ______ ply’s, what is the tire pressure of trailer tires______? Van tires ply’s _____and tire pressure _____? Thank you and happy travels,

[@billanddeb]

We just replaced our tires. The original tires were basic trailer tires (probably 4 ply) rated for 65 PSI pressure. Our new tires are "trailer rated" 8 ply tires rated for 80 PSI. We carry 80 PSI. In addition, when preparing for a long run (200 to 300 miles), we double-check tire pressures and adjust accordingly every single tire on both the tow rig and trailer.

[@patrickclark9909]

Thank you for your quick response. We enjoy your videos and practical information. Safe and enjoyable travels.

[@bigjoe2458]

Did you say you had the axles moved from a normal trailer set?

[@billanddeb]

No

[@brucebjornson9135]

Can you get a trailer it specs out at 10,000 pounds or 12,000 pounds that you can haul that you size of your trailer or can't you? Thank you😅😅😅😅😅

[@jeffdiy]

If you custom order your trailer you can get it built to spec. Rock Solid built ours (we copied Bill and Deb) and we ordered it with 5200 lb axles (5200 x 2 = 10000 lb gross weight rating). You might be able to go even bigger but I didn't ask. I think the next size is 7k-ish which would give you 14k rating.

[@youcanthide004]

Over 41k subs as os 1/24/2025 AWESOME 🇺🇸