Budget Cargo Trailer Conversion Built From Salvaged Camper

[@tinymission7821]

This couple did an excellent job of combining a new trailer with a salvaged camper. They saved a ton of money doing that. Of course they had to take the time to remove and retrofit those items which they did in spectacular fashion. People that ask “How much did this cost?” need to understand it costs years of skills, a plethora of tools, and a ton of patience and commitment. People seem to only want to measure the dollars but the total costs include far more than just dollars. So, to all the people with no skills, no tools, no time, no patience, and no ingenuity…just pay someone else or buy a camper.

[@billanddeb]

Thank you

[@stevenbutler5142]

I really liked how they did the interior. It is a tidy build inside, I like how they left some floor space open, so they can use table and chair or the bunk beds. The basic necessities taken care of. Everything straight forward. Cabinet work is well done. The white paint inside got Dina and I talking, we tend to like the natural wood look; but, the white paint makes it seems roomier inside. Interesting set up.

[@billanddeb]

It was amazing, and they saved a lot of money by using a salvaged rv

[@innerspaceavailable]

So many wonderful people! Thanks for putting this on Deb, Bill. Best time we have had in a long time!!

[@billanddeb]

So glad you was able to join us

[@joebailey7361]

Smart, strong and efficient.

[@morrisshepherd1637]

Nice build!!

[@billanddeb]

Glad you think so!

[@youcanthide004]

Great build, and moreover, being able to repurpose everything you did and save a ton Money…. Awesome 🤩

[@billanddeb]

It's really a great build

[@rakereldridge6210]

I love their camper! How great to get all the parts so cheaply. Thanks for sharing!

[@billanddeb]

They saved a lot of money by buying the rv. Then figured out how to make it work.

[@borandell9915]

Wow! What the mind can conceive, the body can achieve. Well done folks!

[@billanddeb]

They did a beautiful job

[@lauraferlo6454]

Love the use of salvage. It is beautiful and what an economical project perk!

[@billanddeb]

They was able to save a lot of money and put together a beautiful build

[@serenitysealed485]

Beautiful mobile cabinets. Bright, well designed. All the essentials and some of the luxuries. They both did a fantastic job! Thank you for sharing. Love the floor plan.

[@billanddeb]

Yes they did an awesome job

[@serenitysealed485]

@@billanddeb agreed!

[@peggybaggenstoss3817]

This is beautiful… I like the upcyling you did. Enjoy your travels.

[@billanddeb]

They did an amazing job

[@4copyrightonly]

Those are the best totes around. They have a large rolled rim that resists flexing better than any other clear flimsy totes. They last forever but the clips often break off but that's not a big deal Very creative build....... I have thought of doing the same

[@sherryjobe8941]

Love the interior of this build. Smart use of space. Amazed how they reused parts from other camper to build this and saved lots of $$. ❤

[@billanddeb]

👍

[@dinabutler5797]

Very well thought out! Nice and spacious. 👍😊

[@billanddeb]

They did an awesome job

[@rj16481]

Once again Bill You did a great job with the walk through !!! Robert from Ohio !!!

[@billanddeb]

Thank you so much

[@dorindachristian9134]

Loved what they did. Very smart couple.

[@billanddeb]

They saved a lot of money by salvaging, and they did a beautiful build

[@willardmorrow6975]

This is a very impressive build. I am very glad I was able to see it. Keep up the good work.

[@billanddeb]

We have several more walk thrus to go. Stay tuned.

[@robertmcmahon1221]

really well thought out and executed.

[@billanddeb]

They did a great job

[@johnellebaker3725]

Great job, clean, roomy well done.

[@billanddeb]

Yes, thank you

[@barryread3672]

Very nice camper. Wish I had the skills, tools and time to build something like that. Of course I'd also have to by s vehicle to tow it with. Gor now I've got my teardrop and love it. Hreat job on the toir Bill! Thanks for sharing.

[@billanddeb]

Thanks for watching Barry.

[@doingitwithnothing]

Simple and vary functional… great job

[@billanddeb]

Thanks for watching, they did do a great job

[@kimtullier659]

Wow! What a great way to source your build by buying a truck camper. It looks great! It was nice meeting y’all. Hopefully we can have more time to visit at a future event.

[@billanddeb]

They did a not amazing job

[@cathyjay2569]

That’s so awesome I could live in it!! You guys have such lovely friends and subscribers. It is truly like a big family. Love you here in Tennessee!❤

[@billanddeb]

Yes we meet the nicest people!

[@ilovelucy7073]

That guy is tall ! It looks really nice in there. Happy for them. Thanks BILL !

[@billanddeb]

Thank you for watching

[@michaelnash9970]

Was hoping for a link in the description about the toilet? My wife went bonkers 🤪😜 when she heard 'electric' flush. Is it thetford?, tetford?, or bedferd?

[@billanddeb]

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[@shirleydevers583]

Beautifully done!

[@billanddeb]

They did a beautiful job

[@davej7434]

The campsite sounds like one we were almost stranded at in Tennessee a few years ago, it was fresh #2 stone, and I couldn't unhitch the 7x12 trailer. Can you give us a peak or direct an episode of lot equipment you carry? Also congratulations on the anniversary 🎉🎉.

[@billanddeb]

We're planning on an update video showing the van setup and all the we carry. Stay tuned.

[@fairwind3111]

Great job on that trailer 👍🏻

[@billanddeb]

I came out really nice.

[@billanddeb]

They did a great job

[@leem200]

What a great build. Love the cabinets and layout. Great job.

[@EricUlasiewicz]

Loved your trailer! Where did you get your windows, or where can they be bought?

[@oliviawitherspoon5588]

I REALLY enjoyed this build 🤗🤗

[@billanddeb]

We're glad you liked it.

[@dianenaylor2104]

Another wonderful build, I so enjoy seeing these! Awesome couple and so talented!❤

[@billanddeb]

Aren't they though?

[@GlendaNorris-qx3in]

Great jpb. I wish we were as talented.

[@billanddeb]

They did a great job

[@Bullwolf1965]

Great build thanks for sharing!

[@garywilliams7484]

Awesome Idea buying a salvage camper for parts. Hope to cross them on our adventures around Oklahoma. We are in the OKC area.

[@billanddeb]

They're a great couple.

[@darrisnelson5223]

Great salvage story and the best build I’ve seen.👍🏻 Clean and spacious.

[@billanddeb]

They did a great job

[@3generations393]

Very smart build-I wonder what the final cost was? Thanks y'all 🙏✌🌎💞

[@billanddeb]

They did a beautiful job

[@billanddeb]

It would be difficult to duplicate it for the same cost since most of their appliances, tanks, windows, air conditioner etc all came from a Salvaged (damaged) slide in camper they only paid $200 for. A typical bare bones 7×16 cargo trailer is 8 to 10k.

[@stacymellinger75]

I love your build and how you did it. I recently bought a travel trailer, but my dream is to convert a cargo trailer. My camper is straight off the lot and I've already had many issues with it and the materials are cheap and very poorly put together. Happy travels to you both and thanks for sharing.

[@farmtractormanrengew8702]

One of the best conversion

[@billanddeb]

It's fantastic

[@christyteague3051]

We love your channel! Trying to decide if this is for us. One question, on the video with the camper done with salvaged parts, they had a beautiful picture of the mountains over their bed that looked like it was thru a window. How do I find out where they got that? I am in Love with it. Thank you, Christy

[@billanddeb]

Amazon has several like this. Look under wall murals.

[@W4ABN]

enjoyed the walkthrough. making it tough to decide to go with a van or a trailer. good things to think about.

[@billanddeb]

Stay tuned. We have lots of cargo trailer conversion walk thrus to go. Lots of good ideas out there.

[@dinabutler5797]

Enjoyed the video.👍

[@billanddeb]

Thanks

[@JacindaH]

Oh my gosh that is beautiful!

[@billanddeb]

They did an awesome job

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Outstanding! I love it!❤

[@lauratibbles6598]

I love their build I like the open floor space it is great….. Bill how big is their trailer

[@billanddeb]

Yes the open space made it feel large

[@nevillemcnaughton6306]

I heard, 16' x 7' 6'6" ceiling.

[@billanddeb]

Yes. It's a 7×16 with 6 ft 6 inch ceiling.

[@dinabutler5797]

And I like the compass decal .

[@billanddeb]

Everything is awesone, thanks for watching

[@billanddeb]

I think it looks even better a little off skew.

[@george1984]

Nice 👍 what’s the wire connecter name? Thanks

[@terrymathis4213]

Love watching u videos of your time at rendezvous. This one's nice. Was that a painting made to look like a window behind the bed. All beautiful 😍

[@billanddeb]

Actually it like a wallpaper/mural thing you can get on Amazon. They have em to fit on doors too.

[@martysk8r]

Good use of salvaged RV. That propane furnace is worth about $500 by itself.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Excellent build👍

[@billanddeb]

Thanks for watching Patrick

[@perrybrantley6188]

Enjoyed the video

[@billanddeb]

That makes us 😃.

[@clementinabrooks7562]

Love ❤ it very nice

[@billanddeb]

I'm glad you like it

[@gbmarie836]

How much does this weigh and what kind of brakes should be installed on the trailer and the pull vehicle?

[@billanddeb]

Don't really know how much it weighs, but it's a 7×16. Generally, a 7×16 Cargo Trailer (before you build it) starts out around 2200 to 2400 pounds. With the build Brad Mindy did I would estimate it to weigh around 5,000 pounds (give or take). As far as brakes go, 7×16 tandem axle trailer will come with electric brakes as standard equipment. A tandem axle 7×16 Cargo Trailer will be rated at 7,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and most states require Trailer brakes at around 3,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and above. All you should need to add to your tow vehicle would be a quality brake controller that activates the trailer brakes when you apply the brakes on your tow vehicle. While we're on the subject, let's talk about tow vehicles. Many have the idea that if your tow vehicle is rated to tow say,,,,,,,4,000 pounds, you can actually hook up and tow 4,000 pounds. It's just not a good idea. Other factors must be considered, like, how much weight you'll be adding to your tow vehicle itself. Just because your rig is "rated" to tow 4,000 pounds doesn't necessarily mean you should. There are a plethora of KZbin videos out there concerning this subject. I would strongly suggest you search some out and watch them carefully.

[@kassyfreeman7236]

Is there a list of places to stay that except cargo conversions? Also I’d there anyone who did a not so fancy conversion?

[@billanddeb]

All Corp of Engineer campground and most state parks accept cargo conversions. Some private ones do, we call ahead and ask. Conversions can be as fancy or as simple as you want. You are the designer.

[@billanddeb]

We have more walk thru videos that will include some in that category. Basic but very functional. Stay tuned.

[@kassyfreeman7236]

Thanks. We already have the trailer, used for our food business as a stock trailer. We also have lots of stuff for cooking , water storage and other things. We work 8 months off November-February so I want to do the conversation instead of wasting money on a premade camper.

[@pamalawyerick2004]

Thanks for another great video! Bill or Deb, what is the length of your Cargo?

[@billanddeb]

Ours is 8.5 x 20

[@pamalawyerick2004]

@@billanddeb Thx! I was considering a 28 FT but I think that might be a bit too big after watching more videos. Thx again for the work you're doing on your channel, it's very helpful.

[@64maxpower]

Where does he keep his fire extinguishers?

[@billanddeb]

We didn't really discuss them, but I'm certain they had them.

[@miamivice1149]

What would you say is an estimate to do a basic, simple, survival cargo conversion? (7x16)

[@billanddeb]

That's a tough question to answer. A typical 7×16 at today's prices is around 8 to 10k. If you want to go solar, panels are around one dollar per watt. A decent battery bank around 3k (depending on what you want). Then you have things like water storage, wiring, heating etc etc. I'd say figure at least 15k (conservatively), but most likely more. We have around 26k in our 8 1/2×20. But, we bought the trailer before prices shot way up.

[@debbies6192]

Nice!

[@billanddeb]

It was beautiful, they did a great job

[@deborahcobb9064]

What size is the trailer?

[@billanddeb]

7×16

[@davidpatrick1813]

very good repurposed

[@billanddeb]

They certainly did a great job.

[@hangingoutenjoyinglifewith2268]

🔥🔥🔥

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

Here I was thinking they had low ceiling height..lmao he's 6.5 ft would explain the seemingly low ceiling

[@PlayMyMusicPlaylist]

7 x 16 is livable size

[@billanddeb]

Yes we lived full time for 2 years in a 7 x 16.

[@barbarawalker3620]

😘🤩🤩😍😍🥰

[@billanddeb]

Thanks, you've really been watching, thank you

[@mindytaylor6631]

We had a great time!!

[@billanddeb]

So glad you came, your build is beautiful

[@peterdement]

Consider reversing the head of the bed to make crawling over your partner without the kitchen countertop interfering at the foot of the bed.

[@billanddeb]

Thanks for watching. All ideas are interesting.

[@YouTubeMaster1611]

I didn’t see a water heater.

[@secretlocketsparks8092]

Hi guys

[@billanddeb]

Good to hear from ya young lady. Bill